[mythtv-users] Problem getting AverTVHD A180 going.

[mike]

On Wednesday 07 March 2007 18:33, Kevin Kuphal wrote:
> mike wrote:
> > Thanks, Kevin, I attempted to scan channels using every possible
> > combination of settings. It didn't find any, which is strange on it's
> > own, unless I don't actually get the Hi-definition I pay for. That may be
> > something for the landlord to confront. And as for me, new to all this,
> > not knowing what it "should" do, makes it more difficult to recognize
> > problems in the setting up of this stuff.
>
> I would start by using the dvb utilities for scanning.  This will show
> you if you have channels that Myth can pick up.  Also, did you do all
> the firmware loading steps?  Check your /var/log/messages for a note
> about the firmware loading.
>
> Once you can successfully scan channels *outside* of Myth, then it
> should be no problem inside.
>
> Kevin
I'm trying to figure out how to get this firmware by the steps, but I have a 
custom built kernel-2.6.20.1. The steps don't apply, as far as I can tell.
I sorta thought the driver was the whole point of that, but how could I know.
Thanks,