[mythtv-users] mythtv corrupts my ivtv and vx settings???

[Joseph A. Caputo]

On Wednesday 07 April 2004 13:43, Peter Martens wrote:
> -----Oorspronkelijk bericht-----
> Van: mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org
> [mailto:mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org] Namens Joseph A. Caputo
> Verzonden: woensdag 7 april 2004 16:43
> Aan: Discussion about mythtv
> Onderwerp: Re: [mythtv-users] mythtv corrupts my ivtv and vx
> settings???
>
> On Wednesday 07 April 2004 10:09, peter.martens at home.nl wrote:
> > When I try LiveTV the screen gets blank and iI get an error saying
> > "remote encoder could not be found"
>
> Sounds like you've misconfigured your backend.  This error message
> indicates that mythbackend thinks that the tuner is in a different
> machine (another backend), and it can't contact the backend it thinks
> should be in charge of that tuner.  Re-run mythtv-setup and answer
> "yes' to the first prompt about clearing capture card settings.  Then
> check:
>
> Master Backend IP
>
> It should either be 127.0.0.1 (if you have only a single machine
> acting as both frontend & backend) or it should be the IP address of
> your master backend as visible on your home network.  Now proceed
> through the setup screens and set up your tuner card again.
>
> Also, it helps to have a "correct" network setup.  If your hostname
> is "localhost.localdomain" it could cause problems in the future.  Do
> youself a favor and make sure you have a "real" hostname.
>
> -JAC
>
>
> Thanks JAC. But...
> I tried re-running the mythtvsetup after clearing the changes. No
> succes... Didn't try the real hostname... But I don't have a clue how
> I do that. My machine is running as frontend and backend. I have a
> home network (dynamic IP's) with a linux box and an XP box.

Your master backend needs a static IP address.  If you are only running 
a single machine as a frontend/backend, then you can get away with 
using the loopback interface (127.0.0.1).

-JAC