[mythtv-users] Mythtv system lock up when watch tv chosen

[Kevin Kuphal]

Scott Croft wrote:
> I had noticed that this changed when I updated the video card drivers.  I
> did not put the "nv" in the file.  I had tried to change it back to the
> setting suggested "nvidia" but it did not seem to help (left it in but
> commented out).  Changed the file as per attached/suggested and rebooted.
> Now I get a lot of nvidia splash screens at boot up, and a "Warning:
> something is currently using: /dev/dsp, retrying." screen when I try to
> watch tv.  I push the "Continue without audio" button and have a video
> picture.  I tried to change the mythtv settings for audio to dsp1, adsp, and
> adsp1 but none of them seem to help.  I guess that the video problem is
> fixed now I will have to sort out the audio issue.
>   
Sounds like you're on the right track.  Jarod's guide is very good.  
Continue through it with the audio setup and you should find yourself 
with a working system.

Kevin