[mythtv-users] Cable company changes channel numbers?

[Greg]

On 4/24/22 6:00 PM, DryHeat122 wrote:
> I went through the whole process. I re-ran mythfilldatabase, it seemed 
> to be getting new data.  I restarted the backend. I then started the 
> frontend and looked at the program guide. It's exactly the same as it 
> was, including the 10XX channel numbers, which should not be present 
> in the db anymore.  Where is it even getting them?  Also I don't see 
> anywhere in setup where I specify the DB or .xmltv file a source is 
> supposed to use.
>
> On Sat, Apr 23, 2022 at 9:21 AM Greg <gregL at nycap.rr.com> wrote:
>
>
>     On 4/23/22 11:20 AM, DryHeat122 wrote:
>>     On Fri, Apr 22, 2022 at 7:06 PM Bill Meek <keemllib at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>         Maybe this will help:
>>
>>         The idea is to run tv_grab_zz_sdjson_sqlite as user mythtv
>>         (assuming that's the user
>>         that the backend runs as). Then the additional files will
>>         look similar to this:
>>
>>         https://forum.mythtv.org/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=3480&start=15#p19508
>>         <https://forum.mythtv.org/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=3480&start=15#p19508>
>>
>>         You'll see there that two .xmltv files were created, but both
>>         use the same sqlite DB.
>>
>>         -- 
>>         Bill
>>
>>
>>     OK that link helps. I was not running the config under mythtv
>>     user, so there is one problem.
>>
>>     I'm still unclear whether the config-file name in the command in
>>     the wiki under heading "Run the configuration"
>>
>>          tv_grab_xx_xxxxxx --configure --config-file
>>     $HOME/.mythtv/YYYY.xmltv
>>
>>     should be the same as the config-file name under heading "Setup
>>     with tv_grab_zz_sdjson_sqlite"
>>
>>          tv_grab_zz_sdjson_sqlite --manage-lineups --config-file
>>     $HOME/.mythtv/SD.xmltv
>>
>>     I ask this because the wiki says "The value YYYY in the
>>     configuration file name corresponds to the Video Source Name",
>>     but then the later command suggests using SD.xmltv. This could
>>     mean they are supposed to be separate files.
>>
>>     So in other words, if my source is hdpvr should the first command be
>>
>>          v_grab_zz_sdjson_sqlite --configure --config-file
>>     $HOME/.mythtv/hdpvr.xmltv
>>
>>     or
>>
>>          v_grab_zz_sdjson_sqlite --configure --config-file
>>     $HOME/.mythtv/SD.xmltv
>>
>>     ? If the former, then do I also need to run the first command
>>     again as
>>
>>          v_grab_zz_sdjson_sqlite --configure --config-file
>>     $HOME/.mythtv/ota.xmltv
>>
>>     (ota is my second source) and go through the later config steps
>>     for that too?
>>
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>     When you added the first source it also gives you the option to
>     add another source..Instead of Sd.xmlt you could name it OT.xmlt.
>     Then add the channels as you did on SD.xmld.
>     _______________________________________________
>
> I will assume you made a new OT.xml.

If you did you need too run mythtv-setup.

Then go to Configure your video sources. Then Add new video sources. 
When that is done goto Connect your card to inputs. Look for sources 
that is where you put your new OT.xml..

I also have quite a few unwanted channels. I get rid of them either in 
the channel editor or Mythweb..

Hope this helps..

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