[mythtv-users] Character Mapping Samsung VFD

[John Hannan]

On 5/20/05, Nezar Nielsen <nezar.nielsen at gmail.com> wrote:
> On 5/16/05, John Hannan <jhannan at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hi:
> >
> > I have an Ahanix d.vine mce601 case with VFD (samsung 2x16, parallel
> > port).  I'm trying to get the VFD working with mythtv 0.18  on fc3 but am
> 
> I have the D.Vine 5 case and the VFD that comes along with that and I
> have almost the same settings as you, however
> 
> Heartbeat=open
> InitialHeartbeat=on
> 
> and this used to work for me (have recently set my box up again and
> haven't had time to set the lcd up yet)
> Don't know if any of these could have any impact...
> 
> When you start up LCDd, are the characters OK, or is it only inside
> myth they are messed up?

characters are always messed up.  I'll try the heartbeat settings you
mention and feedback from others to check the wiring and connections.

thanks for comments.


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