[mythtv-users] Only first channel available, changing channel not working

Brian Wood beww at beww.org
Sat Aug 30 15:09:49 UTC 2008


Allen Edwards wrote:
> 
> 
> On Sat, Aug 30, 2008 at 7:21 AM, Dave M G <martin at autotelic.com
> <mailto:martin at autotelic.com>> wrote:
> 
>     MythTV Users,
> 
>     I've got a fairly fresh installation of the most recent Mythbuntu up and
>     running, on a computer that has a Hauppauge PVR-150.
> 
>     I've mostly succeeded in getting broadcast television to work. When I
>     select to watch television, I get a clear video and audio signal.
> 
>     When I try to change channels, however, the on screen display shows the
>     number changing, but the channel does not actually change. There isn't
>     even any kind of flicker or pause indicating any attempt to switch a
>     channel. The only thing changing is the channel number. Other than that,
>     it stays on the first channel.
> 
>     In the mythbackend interface, I was able to scan for channels in my area
>     (Japan broadcast) and it seemed to have detected the 11 or so channels
>     that should be available.
> 
>     Since MythTV seems to be detecting the channels, I'm at a loss as to
>     what to try next in order to diagnose the problem.
> 
>     Any advice or suggestions would be most welcome.
> 
>     Thanks.
> 
>     -
> 
> I am sure you know that you have to hit "Enter" to make it actually
> change channels but as I didn't see that in your writeup, I thought I
> should mention it.

Since he saw the changed number on-screen I think that's not the problem.

beww


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