[mythtv-users] HD-PVR works, but not through mythtv

[Richard Woelk]

Nathan Stratton wrote:
>
> I am running 2.6.29.4-167.fc11.x86_64 with HD-PVR firmware 0xf (also 
> tested 0x12) and DirecTV H23-600 in 720p mode, changing channels via 
> serial. I can cat /dev/video0 > test.ts and play it just fine, but I 
> can't get myth to record or watch live.
>
>

Nathan,
    I think this line is key.
> 2009-07-09 21:13:38.783 Unknown type, recording width was 0
>
Try adding a 3 second delay on the end of your channel change script. 
This gives the video output of your STB to stabilize before the HDPVR 
tries to record it.
I use an IR blaster and I have to give the STB's GUI time to go away, or 
the HDPVR won't sync to the signal


HTH
- Richard