[mythtv-users] Force mythtv to always use one input for a particular channel

[Karl Dietz]

On 18.10.2012 05:56, Tom Hayward wrote:
> On Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 8:41 PM, Mary Strimel<mary.strimel at gmail.com>  wrote:
>> Is there a way to make mythtv do this? Should I try to create two
>> different channel lineups, one of which omits that channel, the other
>> which only has that channel?  Or is there some easier way?
>> Thanks in advance,
>> Mary
>
> I think this will work the way you want: Create two channel lineups,
> one for each tuner. Make sure the callsigns match so the scheduler
> knows they are the same content. On the lineup for Tuner1, increase
> the channel priority of the very strong channel (favor strong channel
> on Tuner1), but decrease the input priority for Tuner1. Now the
> scheduler will favor Tuner0 for all but the one strong channel.

I'm assuming you're on 0.25 or 0.26...

I would stay away from the priorities. Just use two video sources, one
per antenna. And configure them to just contain the channels that you
can receive without error. (it's all digital after all)
Look at callsign and channel number so it matches if its the same
channel.
If you like, configure the input order to be "big antenna first,
rabbit ears later". See 
http://www.mythtv.org/wiki/Release_Notes_-_0.25#Scheduler
The scheduler will shuffle stuff around to make room for recordings
that can only be recorded on one input either way.

Regards,
Karl