[mythtv-users] Firewire changes in 0.21 (trouble)

[Mark Hutchinson]

Justin Nolan wrote:
> I just updated to 0.21 (using ubuntu gutsy-backports). My firewire  
> tuner was missing right off the bat, most likely because it now  
> identifies it by id instead of port:node. Adding it again was simple-- 
> it was instantly recognized and had found the proper id. I linked it  
> to my source (which I verified was in tact).
>
> Now the trouble-no matter what I do, the backend gives me this message  
> when starting: ERROR: no valid capture cards are defined in the  
> database.
>
> I have triple checked that it is set up correctly in the backend. When  
> I try to watch TV, it just refreshed the main menu screen. Doesn't  
> even leave a message in the backend log--it's not trying to  
> communicate to the firewire cable box at all.
>
> Because of this, I haven't even begun to worry about firewire priming  
> and all that mess.
>
> So what am I missing? I have a tuner, a source, and connected the two,  
> yet the backend is telling me I don't have a capture card defined?! I  
> had my firewire running beautifully using the guide and primer posted  
> here (https://help.ubuntu.com/community/MythTV_Firewire). I'm not sure  
> how much of that applies to 0.21, since it seems to have much of this  
> now built in. Though I can't find any good documentation on using  
> firewire in this new release.
>
> Thanks for your time!
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What does running "plugreport" tell you?  Do you see a device attached?