[mythtv-users] HDPVR setup problems

[Jack McGee]

I am running Mythbuntu 27.4 on 14.04, with 1 Master Backend and 1 
Frontend.  All running fine for years with two HD-Homerun connected to 
antenna.

I took the leap, ordered Charter Cable, Cisco 4640HDC box, and 1 HD-PVR 
(1212).

I cannot get Mythtv to record (or at least play the file).  I want to 
use channel changing with IR bud that came with HD-PVR and think I have 
configured LIRC correctly, but probably not.  I'll save that for later.

First, it seems even if MythTV cannot change channels, I should at least 
be able to record whatever the cable box is tuned to, correct?  So I 
select a program to record, but Frontend cannot play it, from backend logs:

May 31 16:30:03 amethi mythbackend: mythbackend[4932]: I TVRecEvent 
tv_rec.cpp:1050 (HandleStateChange) TVRec[12]: Changing from 
RecordingOnly to None
May 31 16:30:12 amethi mythbackend: mythbackend[4932]: I Scheduler 
scheduler.cpp:2139 (HandleReschedule) Reschedule requested for MATCH 949 
0 0 - DeleteRule Best Wheelbarrow Ever!
May 31 16:30:13 amethi mythbackend: mythbackend[4932]: I Scheduler 
scheduler.cpp:2252 (HandleReschedule) Scheduled 1491 items in 0.5 = 0.01 
match + 0.00 check + 0.53 place
May 31 16:31:11 amethi mythbackend: mythbackend[4932]: I Scheduler 
scheduler.cpp:2139 (HandleReschedule) Reschedule requested for MATCH 950 
0 0 - SaveRule The Men Who Built America
May 31 16:31:11 amethi mythbackend: mythbackend[4932]: I Scheduler 
scheduler.cpp:2252 (HandleReschedule) Scheduled 1492 items in 0.5 = 0.01 
match + 0.00 check + 0.53 place
May 31 16:31:11 amethi mythbackend: mythbackend[4932]: I TVRecEvent 
tv_rec.cpp:1050 (HandleStateChange) TVRec[12]: Changing from None to 
RecordingOnly
May 31 16:31:11 amethi mythbackend: mythbackend[4932]: I TVRecEvent 
tv_rec.cpp:3603 (TuningCheckForHWChange) TVRec[12]: HW Tuner: 12->12
May 31 16:31:11 amethi mythbackend: mythbackend[4932]: I TVRecEvent 
recorders/v4lchannel.cpp:558 (SetInputAndFormat) 
V4LChannel[12](/dev/video0): SetInputAndFormat(9, NTSC) (v4l v2) 
input_switch: 0 mode_swi
tch: 0
May 31 16:31:11 amethi mythbackend: mythbackend[4932]: N Scheduler 
autoexpire.cpp:264 (CalcParams) AutoExpire: CalcParams(): Max required 
Free Space: 12.0 GB w/freq: 15 min
May 31 16:31:11 amethi mythbackend: mythbackend[4932]: I Scheduler 
scheduler.cpp:2689 (HandleRecordingStatusChange) Tuning recording: "The 
Men Who Built America":"When One Ends, Another Begins": channel 379
6 on cardid 12, sourceid 3
May 31 16:31:30 amethi mythbackend: mythbackend[4932]: E ProcessRequest 
programinfo.cpp:2358 (GetPlaybackURL) 
ProgramInfo(1051_20150508010000.mpg): GetPlaybackURL: 
'1051_20150508010000.mpg' should be local,
  but it can not be found


But, I can cat /dev/video0 > test.ts and get a file I can playback.

Why can't Myth record a file and where else should I look for clues?