[mythtv-users] mythtv-setup does not create video sources

[Kevin Kuphal]

Jimmy Desai wrote:
> Hi,
>
>   I'm in the process of installing MythTV on my Debian Etch ( AMD64) 
> system. I installed the packages from debian-multimedia.org. While 
> running mythtv-setup (as the mythtv user), I'm having trouble 
> configuring video sources (Step 3). For some reason, it doesn't create 
> the source. I named the setup as Rogers Cable. I also entered the 
> details to retrieve listings from DataDirect, which it can 
> successfully do. After that I hit Finish. Then when it goes back to 
> the menu, it doesn't show any new video source. And hence, when I go 
> to step 4 (Input Connections), I'm unable to setup my tuner with the 
> Rogers Cable video source.
>
>   I have no clue why this is happening. I tried googling (on the web 
> and in user groups), but there's nothing that says anything about 
> this. Your help is greatly appreciated.
>
Run mythtv-setup from a console window and then check (ALT-TAB) that 
console window when you are creating the sources to see if any errors 
are reported on the console.

Kevin