[mythtv-users] TV lasts 1 second then dies

[James Colannino]

Michael.S.G. wrote:

> James,
>    Im running a PVR350 like you. And had EXACTLY the same problem.
>    I use Pal-Australia.
>
> My Guess:
> The issue seems to be with Myth setting (or not setting) the source 
> correctly.
>    What I think happens is the pvr350 can't lock onto a video signal. 
> Then MythTV throws you out.
>
> Fix for me:
> I noticed, When you do the "Manual test" of the PVRx50 from Jarod's 
> site (Bow down to our great overlord!)
> That a ".ivtvrc" files gets written to the home directory. Run the 
> PTuner under the MythTV user to create ".ivtvrc" file.
> Edit it, And make sure the defaults are set right.
>
> How does it fix it/work:
> ?...Something in Myth looks for the .ivtvrc file for settings. (Not 
> sure if this is true or not)


Thanks for the answer Michael.  Unfortunately I tried that and it didn't 
work for me :(  I wish I could get this working.

James

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