[mythtv-users] Both capture cards mysteriously died at the same time

[Kevin Kuphal]

On Sun, Aug 2, 2009 at 10:20 PM, Edgar Chen <email at edgarchen.com> wrote:

>  *Both Capture card mysteriously died*
>  ------------------------------
>
> Both my PVR 250 cards all of a sudden just died. Tuner 0 was happily
> recording at 2 hour show and 39 minutes (5:39am) into it, it flickered for 2
> seconds then just static/snow. Tuner 1 was also recording and at the exact
> same time (5:39am), it also flickered and died.  When I use tuner 0 now, its
> just static/snow, same with tuner 1. It’s as if someone unplugged my cable.
>
Unclear from your steps, but power off the system and pull the plug and let
everything discharge for like 30 seconds, then power on.  My capture cards
sometimes get into states where only a true power off and wait will clear
them.

Kevin
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