[mythtv-users] Firewire to SA6250HD Problems

[Norm]

> >   
> What happens in my case is that the STB changes nodes when you try to 
> tune a protected channel and for some reason linux firewire stack does 
> not catch the change. What has worked for me as a fix is to stabilize 
> the connection as part of a call to a external channel change program. I 
> posted the script in a message earlier today so do a search for my name 
> if you want the details.
> 

I tried your script and it doesn't work for me - I changed the details
of course (guid) and am using the sa3250ch channel changer.

Start time: Sun Mar 16 21:18:36 EDT 2008
Plugreport gotten
Node: '1'
Action: Attempt to fix broadcast connection 1 times, node 1
Broadcast: Testing...Failed
P2P: Testing...Failed
P2P: Testing...Failed
P2P: Testing...Failed
P2P: Testing...Failed
P2P: Testing...Failed
P2P: Testing...Failed
P2P: Testing...Failed
P2P: Testing...Failed
P2P: Testing...Failed
P2P: Testing...Failed
Broadcast Fix: Failed
cleaning up.
Changing Channel to: 89
Finish time: Sun Mar 16 21:18:59 EDT 2008

I also re-compiled my kernel using 2.6.24 based on the previous comments
about the driver not working in < 2.6.23 properly.  Still nothing.  I
can reboot into Windows, fire up vlc and it works but now no matter what
I've tried, I can't get Linux to give me the expected results.

Here is my plugreport details:

Host Adapter 0
==============

Node 0 GUID 0x001106664555555c
------------------------------
libiec61883 error: error reading oMPR
libiec61883 error: error reading iMPR

Node 1 GUID 0x001cea1268ae0000
------------------------------
oMPR n_plugs=1, data_rate=2, bcast_channel=63
oPCR[0] online=1, bcast_connection=0, n_p2p_connections=1
        channel=1, data_rate=1, overhead_id=0, payload=146
iMPR n_plugs=0, data_rate=2

firewire_tester fails whether using p2p or broadcast.  I know I'm on a
clear channel that works since its the same channel that just worked in
Windows.

Any suggestions from anyone?

Norm