[mythtv-commits] Ticket #12499: Diseqc LNB 2 can no longer be configured for use in mythtv-setup

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#12499: Diseqc LNB 2 can no longer be configured for use in mythtv-setup
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 Reporter:  Ian Richardson                       |          Owner:  gigem
  <grandmastermarclar@…>                         |         Status:
     Type:  Bug Report - General                 |  infoneeded
 Priority:  major                                |      Milestone:  0.28
Component:  MythTV - Mythtv-setup                |        Version:  Master
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 Severity:  high                                 |     Resolution:
 Keywords:                                       |  Ticket locked:  0
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Comment (by gigem):

 Replying to [comment:29 dani@…]:
 > I am wondering if anything is going to be done to restore the 'killer'
 feature in MythTV where multiple LNBs can be used on a DiSEqC switch as
 well as cascading if necessary. In previous versions the additional LNB
 inputs branch under the DVB-S/S2 adapter separately making it very easy to
 configure from within mythtv-setup with multiple populated 4-port DiSEqC
 switches.
 >
 > [...]
 >
 > Merging card input with the capturecard table might represent an
 optimisation from a development standpoint but it is horrific for the end
 user. The strength of MythTV is its felixibility and ability to mix
 analogue and digital devices as allowing the end user to use it set it up
 to meet all his requirements. Few other systems can match that especially
 from a backend standpoint. I am not able to set up separate DVB device for
 each LNB as they show up as 'already used.' What can I do to solve this
 problem as I am stuck with setting up the backend as a result?

 Following up since it appears there is still some confusion on how to
 configure diseqc after the card/input merge.  Here's a very quick, high-
 level example of how to configure diseqc now.

 In the "Capture Cards" section of mythtv-setup, create a new DVB card for
 the first input.  Also configure all of the nodes in the diseqc tree at
 this time.

 Next, in the "Input Connections" section of mythtv-setup, configure the
 rest of the information for the first input, including which diseqc leaf
 node this input should use.

 Now, go back to the "Capture Cards" section and create another, new DVB
 card using the same device for the second input.  Ignore the warning that
 the device is alread in use.  The diseqc tree should already be configured
 since it is shared with the other card.

 Finally, go back to the "Input Connections" section and configure the rest
 of the information for the second input.

 Note that this only addresses the configuration of diseqc devices.  Based
 on other user feedback, there are suspected problems with using the
 configuration.  They are still being worked on.  Please reply if you are
 able to help test and debug those problems.  Any help in that area will be
 greatly appreciated.

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Ticket URL: <https://code.mythtv.org/trac/ticket/12499#comment:32>
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