[mythtv-users] Channel switching with pvr-350/dc50x

[Don Brett]

On 7/5/2014 11:22 PM, Gary Buhrmaster wrote:
> On Sat, Jul 5, 2014 at 1:46 PM, Don Brett <dlbrett at zoominternet.net> wrote:
> .....
>
>>   Any suggestions for the next step?
> There seems to be a couple different things going on here,
> including some method where the FE keeps running (audio)
> even after X is killed.  That sounds more than a bit strange
> to me.  And a PVR-x50/500 does not tend to produce a minute
> of pixelated video unless the input is also pixelated.  I presume
> the same channel when played back after recording looks
> fine?  Are you using RF or attempting Composite input to
> the PVR-350 with a separate audio feed?
FE keeps running audio...strange - Agreed, never seen that before
Pvr-150 pixelated - Right, they tend to be rock solid
Same channel when played back after recording looks fine? - Yes, it 
looks good
Note - just noticed this morning, something is wrong with scheduled 
recordings, playback was fine, but it had the wrong channel.  (sd 
instead of hd).

System setup:
Remote control and blasters:
-Usb connected mce ir receiver w/blaster outputs

Pvr-150:
-coax cable input from Pace dc50x digital adapter (video and audio together)
-uses channel change script with custom config file (script from MythTv 
wiki)
-script uses blaster transmitter #3 of mce box
-Pvr-150 has unused blaster output

Hd-Pvr:
-component video (r,g,b) & audio; all rca connections from Pace stb
-uses channel change script with custom config file (script from MythTv 
wiki)
-script uses blaster transmitter #1 of mce box
-Hd-Pvr has unused blaster output

Note -  Pvr-150 and Hd-Pvr use the same script; same file name, each 
with custom config file.  Should I duplicate the script and give them 
unique names?
(i.e. "LircChannelChanger-Pvr-150" and "LircChannelChanger-Hd-Pvr").

HD HomeRun:
-no script, just an Ethernet connection

Script setup is here:
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2228599&p=13044526#post13044526

>> Note - Box has 2 gig of ram / video card has 1 gig of ram ...enough?
> 2GB is a bit low, but likely enough, but with some of your
> other symptoms, it is possible that the box is resource
> constrained in some way.
This morning I notice that the jump forward/back are a bit sluggish.  
Last time I saw that, adding ram solved it.  I'll order another 2 gig.

> I think you are going to have to provide a bit more detail
> regarding your system and how it is being setup.
See above, enough detail?
> At this point, I am likely just guessing, since I removed
> all my PVR-x50 cards from my BE many many many
> years ago.  Perhaps someone else has a better idea.
>
> I will note that if your cable provider is one of the big
> players, when they deleted analog they are required
> by the FCC rules to provide you with a CableCARD
> for "free" for a year (or more; circumstances will vary).
> You might want to consider an OCUR (CableCARD)
> tuner if your provider does not mark all the content
> copy-once.
Yes, they provided the external Pace dc50x digital adapter, which is 
what started this thread.  I'll report back once the additional ram is 
installed.  Any other suggestions appreciated.  Thanks for the help.