[mythtv-users] Mythfilldatabase, new HdHr Quatro box, and EPG

[David Engel]

On Thu, Aug 08, 2019 at 01:12:25PM -0400, Don Brett wrote:
> On 8/8/2019 12:42 PM, Jay Harbeston wrote:
> > 
> > > Hmmm, I'm a little confused about the virtual connections.  To be sure we're talking about the same issue:
> > > 
> > > Each tuner can tune a single channel.  Each channel can provide multiple streams.  We should be able to record multiple shows, simultaneously on any given channel, using a single tuner.  As an example, I have a channel that provides 5 streams, so I should be able to record all 5 at the same time, on the same tuner, rather that recording each with a separate tuner.  The channel is:
> > > 
> > > Channel 23_1 on Freq 22 called ION
> > > Channel 23_2 on Freq 22 called Qubo
> > > Channel 23_3 on Freq 22 called Shop
> > > Channel 23_5 on Freq 22 called QVC
> > > Channel 23_6 on Freq 22 called HSN
> > > 
> > > Is this correct?  But, I don't see a way to create the virtual connections.  How is it done?
> > > 
> > Yes that is correct, You would go into each input connection in mythtv-setup where you tied Ant-1 to each of the 4 tuners, and set the virtual tuners to 3 to 5. I use 4. You will need to do this for each of the 4 input connections you defined earlier. That will let you record those multiples above on the same physical tuner.
> > 
> > I am not sure exactly where the setting is, as I have to explore through the menus in the input connections setup when I have had to make changes.
> > 
> > Regards!
> > 
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> I think I found it.  Mythtv-setup > Input connections > Select an input >
> Interactions between inputs > Max recordings > change from default of 1 to
> 4.  Now in Mythfrontend: Information Center > System Status > Input Status >
> displays 16 antenna inputs
> 
> I tested with  two recordings from each of four channels, worked fine. 
> Thanks everyone for the help,

I apologize for the slow response time.  I was out of town with
limited net access and I ignored all things MythTV.

There is one additional thing you should probably change if you are
using version 30 or later.  In "Interactions between inputs", turn on
"Schedule as group".  Not only will you get faster scheduling but
you'll also get additional, virtual inputs added automatially as
needed.

David
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David Engel
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