[mythtv-users] HDPVR: Does anyone have one which doesn't lock-up, lose audio sync?

[Andrew Stadt]

On 06/05/2012 10:28 AM, Rick wrote:
>
>> FWIW: I use almost exactly the same configuration as Michael (except 
>> its been either a Command IR II or an MCE for blasting. Virtually no 
>> issues at all.  I will mention that when I feed it from an older Bell 
>> Satellite receiver (I can't remember the model, buts it same as Disk 
>> network used to use) it still gets audio sync troubles, but only 
>> through the SPDIF port.  If anything else shares the same usb bus (or 
>> apparently even driver) which is a low speed usb device, then I run 
>> into issues (mouse, APC-UPS, the CommandIR unit, modem).
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Andrew.
>
>
> If I don't cycle the power, via on/off switch, once a week I'll 
> eventually get the audio sync, failed recordings etc.  I'm using my.tv 
> ir transmitters to shaw direct satellite receivers.  Audio is via spdif.
>
> rick
Rick, just out of curiosity, (1) which make & model receiver - I'm not 
familiar with what Shaw uses, and (2) have you tried used the stereo 
audio input instead?  recognize you'll loose the surround sound, but it 
saves you from other headaches...