[mythtv-users] Black screen on watch TV. What to check?

[PAUL WILLIAMSON]

Have you set up the input sources as well as a provider 
in the mythtv-setup?

Paul

>>> mark at onnow.net 09/23/05 8:38 AM >>>
I can view via mplayer fine.
/dev/video0 has the video available but it seems myth does not see it.

Any other ideas anyone?


On Sep 23, 2005, at 6:32 AM, PAUL WILLIAMSON wrote:

>>>> mark at onnow.net 09/23/05 8:27 AM >>>
>>>>
>> I can capture video fine from /dev/video0 but cannot get the
>> watch TV in Myth to work.  What can I check?
>> I have checked all my settings in mythth-setup ( capture card,
>> tuner etc... ) and mythfrontend looks fine too.
>> It dies after about 20 seconds and only shows a black screen.
>>
>> Some areas to check would e appreciated.  Things to try.... etc...
>>
>> Thank you
>>
>
> Can you view TV from ooutside Myth in something like
> TVtime or xawtv?
> Can you view vobs or mpg files via xine?
> After getting these to work, you're well on your way.
>
> Sort these two items out and we can help more.
>
> Paul
>
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