[00:00] close mythtvfrontend, start a terminal, and run mythtvfrontend from the terminal [00:01] then, when you go through adn try to view the video, an error should print out in the terminal [00:01] and you can use that to figure out what issue you are having. [00:07] driedsponge: I'm running it from terminal, and the only error I see is infrared related(not much of a worry for now). [00:08] driedsponge, that will only show frontend related errors [00:08] prodigel, please pastebin your /var/log/mythtv/mythbackend.log file [00:10] i just solved that problem a few days ago, and that's how I solved it. [00:10] don't remember what the actual issue was though. [00:11] i know there's a few it could be from the forums I combed through. [00:11] driedsponge, can't help you without the log [00:11] in any case, does anyone know how to delay the startup of mythfrontend for a few seconds? [00:12] why? [00:12] currently, it seems to be starting up faster than the network card can authenticate [00:12] so at startup, it doesn't see the backend. [00:13] i close it, and restart it (once the network authenticates) and everything works fine. [00:13] it's a frontend box that uses wireless internet. [00:13] tgm4883_laptop: http://pastebin.com/m86566e9 [00:14] tgm4883_laptop: it's not all, I have lots of "QSqlQuery::exec: database not open" but I presume that's solved now [00:14] tgm4883_laptop: those are the last lines [00:15] prodigel, did you follow any guide to set this up? [00:15] I ask because this is the third time I have seen this exact problem [00:15] tgm4883_laptop: yes, this one http://www.parker1.co.uk/mythtv_ubuntu.php [00:16] tgm4883_laptop: more or less, not all that's there seemed to fit my case [00:16] driedsponge, you shouldn't need to exit and restart the frontend for that [00:16] prodigel, the problem is that your recording directory is inside your home directory [00:16] which is bad [00:17] tgm4883_laptop: that can be changed :) [00:17] tgm4883_laptop: can it? [00:17] when the frontend tries to connect and doesn't see the backend, it goes into a configuration screen instead. [00:17] tgm4883_laptop: Why is that bad? [00:17] hads, are you running that way? [00:18] tgm4883_laptop: No, definitly not, just wondering why that would be bad. [00:18] hads, it's a permission problem. The backend won't be able to create the recording file [00:19] in order to make it work you have to open up your home directory for the mythtv user [00:19] I see. [00:19] so then everyone in the mythtv group can see your stuff [00:19] much better to just mount it at /mythtv/recordings [00:19] tgm4883_laptop: I'll change that now [00:19] prodigel, how is your partitioning setup? [00:20] I have some extra ext3 part. where I can create a directory only for myth [00:20] tgm4883_laptop: I'm used to running a custom system, forgot that the packages run the backend as mythtv [00:20] well I myself mount the recordings drive at /mythtv/recordings/ovit500/ [00:21] Mine are at /mnt/livetv and /mnt/recordings [00:21] i am not a fan of the default /var/lib/mythtv/recordings location [00:22] prodigel, do you have a seperate drive/partition just for mythtv recordings? [00:24] tgm4883_laptop: You were right, now it works [00:25] well it helps to have seen the problem before ;) [00:25] tgm4883_laptop: tell me pls how does it work? I've set up for now a directory with full permissions, I'll watch later for group/user stuff. I just want to watch tv, no recording. Can I configure it not to store data on my harddrive? [00:27] not with mythtv, you will need the show recorded for ff/rewind/pause capabilities [00:28] tgm4883_laptop: one last lazy question: how do I switch channels from keyboard ? :D [00:28] depending on your tuner card you could use a different program such as TVtime [00:28] arrow keys? [00:28] or you could hit M and go to the guide [00:28] s [00:29] Should the the guide [00:30] erm, should be the guide [00:30] tgm4883_laptop: thanks for all. now I know where to ask for help about mythtv. have a good day/night. [03:09] !hardware [03:09] Sorry I don't know about hardware [03:09] !video [03:09] Sorry I don't know about video [03:10] !anything [03:10] Sorry I don't know about anything [03:11] !being an intelligent life form [03:11] Sorry I don't know about being an intelligent life form [03:11] !nvidia [03:11] Sorry I don't know about nvidia [03:27] !pteague [03:27] Sorry I don't know about pteague [03:27] hehe [03:29] i'm looking at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010380048%201069609642%201419530408&bop=And&Order=PRICE&CompareItemList=N82E16814139174%2CN82E16814139143 & wondering if either would work well on front end... tv is currently composite [04:47] when I start mythbuntu, the volume is really low, even when I boost it to 100% [04:47] is there a lower level mixer control that I can use on it? [04:48] jumpkick, alsamixer [04:48] jumpkick, also, what ever happened to your server? [04:50] tgm4883_laptop: you guys moved off to another server [04:50] :D [04:50] in December the stats dropped off [04:50] DNS pointed to another box [04:50] that could host downloads [04:50] I guess [04:51] jumpkick, none of us have access to the box [04:51] superm1, lost his credentials [04:51] the new box? [04:51] or my box [04:51] your box [04:51] it got formatted [04:51] you guys weren't using it and it needed to be upgraded [04:51] plus, none of us have contact info for you [04:52] thats fine [04:52] was just wondering [04:52] use alsamixer and you should be able to boost your audio [04:52] superm1 should have my email somewhere [04:52] you can also tell your recording profile to record the audio at a higher level [04:52] who is this illusive superm1 you guys speak of? [04:52] dunno [04:52] :P [04:52] he's some punk that thinks he runs the joint ;) [04:53] tgm4883_laptop, do we need jumpkick's box again? [04:53] i dont keep up with mirrors and stuff [04:53] afaik, no [04:53] unless [04:53] didn't I mail you back when you moved off? [04:53] is it 64 bit? [04:53] Daviey, ping [04:53] jumpkick, yeah you did probably, but my mail is a mess now [04:54] i'm really far behind on sorting it [04:54] superm1, plus it's hard to read on that smaller screen ;) [04:54] tgm4883_laptop, it's 64bit, it's where we build mixxx 64-bit nightlys - http://mixxx.org/nightly/ [04:54] my signal is crap... hdtv pops... :( [04:55] jumpkick, could we use it for generating 64 bit iso's every so often then you think? [04:55] or for dailies? [04:55] /dev/sda1 9.4G 8.0G 953M 90% / [04:56] likely not [04:56] boo+urns [04:56] bandwidth was the only reason I didn't let you guys host downloads on my box before [04:56] I get 100GBs a month total transfer [04:56] yeah i remember [04:57] Hey. Silly question, but I really do need an answer, can I use a DirecTV DVR with Comcast service? [04:57] i think nowadays we've got enough mirroring, just needed somewhere to build the isos consistently [04:57] q_a_z_steve, no [04:57] what [04:57] no [04:57] what [04:57] no [04:57] ... [04:57] no [04:57] superm1, if I had the space I'd let you do it on my box... I certainly benefit from the 64-bit isos... :P [04:58] jumpkick, yeah a 64 bit box somewhere could allow generation of amd64, lpia and i386 for 8.10 :) [04:58] pop-click-pop.... :'( [04:59] tgm4883_laptop, small screen? i use an LCD monitor that is 1280x1024 [04:59] that's not too small [04:59] i meant your new mini laptop ;) [04:59] haha [05:00] unless [05:00] you are telling me your new mini laptop has a screen res of that [05:00] tgm4883_laptop: Any evidence to back that up? [05:00] in which case, i'm kinda disappointed it's not widescreen [05:00] q_a_z_steve, how is your directv dvr going to get channel guide info? [05:01] does it need it? I really just want to use the thing as a dummy vcr... [05:02] q_a_z_steve, i would bet that without the directv service that it is disabled [05:03] is it a new one or an old directivo? [05:03] better yet [05:03] whats your model number [05:06] HDVR2 [05:14] oh hehe [05:14] I'm dumb [05:14] q_a_z_steve, no you cannot use it [05:14] not with comcast anyway [05:14] only with directv [05:24] even if I get a dummy access card or anything? I have Digital Basic Comcast... [05:26] shizzle... hdhomerun + 8.04 freezes after a while... box is okay, but mythtv is toast... time to check some logs [05:28] even if I hook it up with the SAT connections as opposed to the RF? [05:28] nothing obvious... :( [05:43] hi [05:44] can anyone help me setting up for 1st time. I can scan for channels, but back in myth front end when I click watch tv, nothing happens, just back to menu [06:09] again, totem mythtv plugin [06:10] how can I get past error 311? [06:10] Will anyone pay this "bug" attention? [06:10] no one is really here [06:10] its friday night [06:10] people have a life\ [06:10] unlike me [06:11] Bug #237801 [07:44] helo all! [07:47] I having some problems with the video driver on mythbuntu. It has always been working. But know the last time i rebooted the machine, it said it is in low graphics mode and flickers like crazy on my tv. When i try to enable restricted drivers in ticks it, it then asks to reboot, i reboot and i still get the same problem. Running in low graphics mode. Any suggestions please? I got no idea wat has just happend. I have changed noth [07:56] hello [07:56] I having some problems with the video driver on mythbuntu. It has always been working. But know the last time i rebooted the machine, it said it is in low graphics mode and flickers like crazy on my tv. When i try to enable restricted drivers in ticks it, it then asks to reboot, i reboot and i still get the same problem. Running in low graphics mode. Any suggestions please? I got no idea wat has just happend. I have changed noth [08:48] hello [08:48] anyone here? [08:49] no [08:49] they're all gone [08:49] again hmm [08:49] laga can u help me then? [08:50] I having some problems with the video driver on mythbuntu. It has always been working. But know the last time i rebooted the machine, it said it is in low graphics mode and flickers like crazy on my tv. When i try to enable restricted drivers in ticks it, it then asks to reboot, i reboot and i still get the same problem. Running in low graphics mode. Any suggestions please? I got no idea wat has just happend. I have changed noth [08:50] nope, i gotta run now. but someone else will be able to help you i guess [08:50] k [09:02] tgm4883_laptop: pong [09:29] Hi all. I'm having some problems running mythtvfrontend. Fist on my mythbackend computer I don't have control, second on my laptop computer (no backend installed I don't have sound) and on both it seems to move rahter slow. [09:44] I have usb spdif sound card in mythbuntu. How can I tell mythbuntu to use this card and not the onboard? [12:34] re [15:31] mysqldump: Got error: 145: Table './mythconverg/upnpmedia' is marked as crashed and should be repaired when using LOCK TABLES [15:46] morning anyone here to lend a hand on some questions? [15:48] my mythtv backend wont start form script [15:48] but if i do it at a comand prompt under SU i can start it no problme === protonchris_ is now known as protonchris [17:27] hi there. on a new installation i saw that in mythstream there is appletrailers now... [17:28] i dont have that in my installation although i use the newest weekly build too...so i guess this is because my settings for mythstream [17:28] do you know an easy way to reset the mythstream settings only ? [17:28] hit 0, then 9 [17:29] my settings there are really nothing of importance so i guess it would be easy to start from scratch [17:29] hit 0, then 9 [17:29] in mythstream itself or in the setting dialogue [17:29] mythstream itself [17:29] tgm4883_laptop, great i will instantly try so [17:30] LOL [17:30] this was so easy ! [17:31] i guess i will have to try to learn a little more about mythstream [17:31] i use it pretty often but i never understood how to really handle it [17:31] eventually it will be different and should appear in the main part [17:31] IIRC, the youtube parser is out of date [17:31] no its allready there [17:31] and perhaps a few others [17:31] just cool thanx [17:32] is there a good and easy manual about mythstream ? [17:32] i find its usabillity a little sztrange [17:32] err, I don't think so. You could check the authors website [17:32] i will [17:33] its just so different to use [17:34] but as i am here... [17:34] on the other box i have an lcd-display wich i can use with lcdproc [17:35] does anyone know the problem, that after mythfrontend allready successfully uses the lcdproc to and sends mesages, after a little while the default lcdproc message is shown again ? [17:36] mythtvs output then comes up again if i change to live tv or something [17:45] yeah...i knew this was too special ! [17:46] nevermind...:-) [18:38] I have a problem suddenly with livetv on some channels in myth. When watching a channel the audio is all digital sounding, crackly, no way to hear anything. But when watching the mpg file with mplayer for instance it sounds fine. [18:38] I also get the same sound watching a DVD in myth. [18:45] nm [19:05] having trouble with lirc [19:05] worked in 7.10 and stopped sometime afer 8.04 upgrade [19:05] irw returns nothing, any ideas [19:08] irw returns right away the first time then returns connection refused the second time [19:08] have I screwed up my device naming, /dev/lirc/0 vs /dev/lirc0 ? [19:12] I'm using lirc0.8.3pre1 is there a later version in a package somewhere? [19:36] try to dpkg-reconfigure lirc pferrel [19:36] reselect your remote [19:36] superm: have done that [19:38] should I try an upgrade to the release of lirc 0.8.3 [19:39] am using command IR receiver and an old MCE remote [19:49] ok well here goes nothing, upgrading to lirc 0.8.3 release from the lirc tar [19:54] here's a question. I just switched to Mythbuntu from Knoppmyth. There are two features that I want to implement but am unsure how to in Mythbuntu (that I liked in Knoppmyth) [19:54] First is resuming a video after stopping it from the same spot. the latest knoppmyth supports this but mythbuntu does not, is there a way to get this implemented? [19:55] The second is how can I access the democracy (it's a new name but cannot recall it) player from the myth screens? Currently I have to drop out to my desktop [19:55] Thanks! [19:57] chuckf, #1 does exist [19:57] how do I implement it? [19:57] you hit (i forget which key) and it puts a save point [19:57] it's the ok on my MCEUSB2 :) [19:57] under knoppmyth it was automagical, no keys needed [19:58] loved knopmyth [19:58] but there hasnt been any updates in a long time [19:58] pfft [19:59] and it didn't run on my new hardware [19:59] :( [19:59] it's in the playback profile I believe [20:00] im having trouble getting sound out of movies i uploaded to myth when playing htem within myth [20:01] tv and dvds have sound though [20:01] just movies i upload dont [20:01] :( [20:01] tgm4883_laptop, I'll look again when I get a chance, but didn't find it [20:38] I'm getting "connection refused" from irw anyone know why? [20:48] does anyone know if lirc on mythbuntu 8.04 is supposed to create a device /dev/lirc0 or some such? [20:50] I know that there was a nice menu that I just said "I have a hauppauge remote" and it was done [21:08] anyone else having sound issues with a Haup. WinTV PVR-150 and 8.04? The sound works about 5% of the time I start the machine. A bug, https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+bug/228363 describes the same symptoms as I but ivtv-utils is not installed on my recently updated mythbuntu install. [21:13] benlake, I notice the same issue from time to time as well (I am listed on the bug as well) Its not related to 8.04 its just more apparent on MythTV .21 for some reason, but the audio instability had been around for quite some time with ivtv based cards [21:14] Yeah it actually started for me in fiesty [21:15] worked flawlessly in dapper [21:15] benlake, the problem lies with the way that MythTV changes channels [21:16] I recently updated, like 20 minutes ago and I got sound briefly until suddenly the capture died and it said "Unable to re-initialize video device" [21:17] I wasn't changing channels.. [21:17] after that the sound was dead [21:17] benlake, you on the most current kernel? [21:17] yeah, updated 20 minutes ago and rebooted [21:17] pastebin the follow output: dmesg | grep ivtv [21:20] http://paste.lisp.org/display/62619 [21:23] anything else? [21:24] I guess there is not a strait forward solution to this issue. [21:24] yeah pastebin /var/log/mythtv/mythbackend.log [21:24] nope there usually isnt [21:24] tuners can be a real pain at times [21:26] log is quite large [21:27] I'll post just today, that is where the latest action is going to me [21:27] s/m/b [21:33] http://paste.lisp.org/display/62620 [21:33] "2008-06-21 12:22:22.372 MPEGRec(/dev/video0) Warning: Audio sample rate 32000 Hz" looks promising [21:54] see anything foxbuntu? [21:54] benlake, nothing sticking out [21:55] benlake, what is the output of uname -r [21:56] 2.6.24-16-generic [21:57] benlake, your not up-to-date [21:57] hrm [21:57] try this: sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get dist-upgrade [21:58] oh that updated was held back [21:58] one sec [21:58] -19 is latest? [21:58] yes [21:59] ok will be done, shortly, will reboot and check it out [21:59] k [21:59] does that audio warning not seem suspicious? [21:59] or these lines: [21:59] 2008-06-21 12:22:49.137 NVP: Disabling Audio, params(-1,-1,-1) [21:59] 2008-06-21 12:22:49.138 NVP: Disabling Audio, params(0,-1,-1) [22:03] benlake, not in particular [22:06] I have sound! [22:07] you know how to intentionally try to break it? [22:09] :( video stalled [22:10] benlake, try to change your frontend from QT to OpenGL [22:10] I remember doing something like that on another install [22:10] that will most likley resolve the video [22:11] where am I looking? [22:11] let me see if the sound comes back when I try to watch tv again [22:11] Setup > Setup > Appearance (I think its the 3rd page) [22:12] at least X doesn't shoot up to 100% and basically kill the machine anymore... I used to get a pink screen and the box was basically unusable [22:12] bah, sounds dead [22:12] benlake, exit tv and reenter [22:12] see if sound comes back [22:13] I did, it didn't [22:13] Paint Engine? [22:13] yea [22:13] QT is default, OpenGL works better [22:14] ok, switched to OpenGL... frontend restarted, watch tv > no sound [22:14] restarting frontend manually, no sound [22:14] benlake, Setup > Setup > General [22:15] check the audio settings [22:15] 2nd or 3rd page in I think [22:16] ALSA:default [22:16] how can i check my ati driver version? [22:16] version number i mean [22:21] I want to know why sound dies only for myth [22:21] restarting frontend and backend, still no TV sound. It will likely return if I reboot. Playing another video via mplayer or whatever gives me sound [22:45] if someone with some perl skills could take a look at the mplayer-resumer.pl script at http://mythic.tv/contributed_code.php I would appreciate it [22:46] It would solve the issue I was asking about earlier about resuming a video automagically [22:46] It looks good but I'm not a perl expert [22:59] foxbuntu: tv still stalls with opengl paint engine [22:59] what is being used to play the buffered capture? [23:03] benlake, the internal mythtv player [23:09] is that what is failing when the video just stops? [23:15] benlake, what video card are you using for output? [23:15] PCI Nvidia Gforce4 5500 or something [23:15] by something I mean it might be a 5400 or 5600 [23:16] which driver? [23:16] nvidia restricted [23:16] vesa or nvidia-glx? [23:16] let me make sure it is on [23:17] wait, weird, it is off [23:17] prob from the kernel upgrade [23:21] ok, playing tv again... let's see if it dies [23:26] interesting.. it stalled, but then about 8 seconds later it started again [23:26] with sound.. [23:36] foxbuntu: I've got some static on the top of my capture image, a few pixeld wide. Can I do anything about that? [23:36] It's possibly teletext or something [23:37] teletext? [23:38] VBI stuff [23:38] You can add a little overscan to get rid of it. [23:41] hads: TV Settings > Playback > scan displacment ? [23:43] Somewhere in there, I don't have it in front of me. [23:44] my pvr350 doesnt work as expected, any tips? [23:48] basneder, www.foxmediasytesms.com (but I might be slightly biased) ;) [23:49] foxbuntu, hehe [23:51] basneder, I will have a really awesome set of boxes available hopefully soon, I am working on beta testing my hardware now [23:51] haha [23:51] i just need my pvr350 to work :) [23:51] lol [23:51] foxbuntu: ETA? [23:52] laga, if all goes well 2-3 weeks [23:52] keep me posted! [23:53] sure will, I should have my X4 system tested this weekend, going to work on my Core 2 Quad next week along with my intel atom frontend [23:54] What are you using for the atom? [23:54] what do you mean? [23:54] What hardware are you using? [23:55] slim htpc, slim dvd burner, 4G flash drive (internal) Intel Atom [23:55] those intel boards are a joke, tho. the chipset uses way more power than the CPU ;) [23:56] laga, that might be the case, but thats why I am testing [23:56] I will also be testing the Via boards [23:56] I meant what motherboard [23:56] oh, it just needs a nice chipset.. [23:56] oh... [23:56] laga: Yeah definitly [23:57] hads, 945GCLF [23:57] hads: the low power 945 costs a lot more, unfortunately [23:57] yeah, i was talking about that board [23:58] Nice, better than the SIS chipset ones [23:58] yeah.. [23:59] That should be much nicer to work with than the Via boards. [23:59] does via still have DMA issues with certain PCI cards? [23:59] I think that was only older chipsets but I'm not certain.