[mythtv-users] bttv driver

[Joseph A. Caputo]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org
> [mailto:mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org]On Behalf Of Dirk Aust
> Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2003 12:10 PM
> To: mythtv-users at mythtv.org
> Subject: [mythtv-users] bttv driver
>
>
>  have a question about the setup of the bttv driver. Some in the doc for
> mythtv it is menstioned that I need an installation with xawtv up
> and running
> in grabdisplay mode, I have it up and running in overlay mode
> only, and the
> screen of the mythfrontend remains black.
>
> Can anyone tell me something about the difference of both modes?

xawtv grabdisplay mode uses the Xv extensions for output; Myth also uses the
Xv extensions.  If xawtv grabdisplay mode doesn't work, then you either have
a video card (or driver) that doesn't support Xv, or you've mis-configured
your X setup.  Either way, Myth won't be really happy until you get Xv
support working.  Try the command 'xvinfo' in a terminal and see what it
gives you.

-JAC