[mythtv-users] HDPVR problems: Bad device?

[Jon Heizer]

On Mon, Nov 3, 2014 at 5:06 PM, John P Poet <jppoet at gmail.com> wrote:

> On Mon Nov 03 2014 at 2:36:24 PM Rod Smith <mythtv at rodsbooks.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I recently acquired a new Hauppauge HD-PVR (model 1212, so it should be
>> compatible) from an eBay seller. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to be
>> working, so I thought I'd ask for advice. I've followed the setup
>> procedure in the wiki (https://www.mythtv.org/wiki/Hauppauge_HD-PVR),
>> and am using the recommended hdpvr_1.7.1.30059 firmware. I've connected
>> the component output from my Motorola cable STB to the HD-PVR, and I
>> know the Motorola STB box works, since when I connect the cables
>> directly to my TV, I get a picture. When I connect a second set of
>> cables from the HD-PVR to the TV (which should produce a pass-through
>> image, if I understand correctly), I get no picture. In MythTV, I get
>> 0-length recordings. I've also tried connecting the HD-PVR to a Windows
>> laptop. The Hauppauge Windows application works fine with the laptop's
>> built-in webcam, but it produces a blank image when told to use the
>> HD-PVR as a source.
>>
>
> First thing is to double check that you have hooked it up correctly.  The
> inputs are one the bottom row, and the outputs are on the top row of the
> HD-PVR.   Make sure all the connectors are seated well.  If everything is
> hooked up correctly, and passthrough is not working, then you either have a
> defective unit, or bad cables.
>
> Second, is to make sure you have the correct audio input selected in
> mythtv-setup.  It uses the audio to 'synchronize' the input rate, and if
> there is no audio, it will refuse to record.  This only affects recording,
> and should not impact the pass-through, though.
>
> John
>
>

Also try rear L/R audio jacks if you are using SPDIF.  I've found them to
be much more reliable.

Jon
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