[00:47] hey all [00:49] i have 2 mythtv backends. I changed one machine to no frontend so I could log into the other machine and now I can not log back into the 1st machine. [00:51] Both machines are full frontend backends [03:28] New Mythbuntu 9.10 install --> unable to watch live tv [03:31] http://mythbuntu.pastebin.com/f743e77f5 [03:31] Any Help would be much appreciated [03:33] !details [03:33] Sorry I don't know about details [03:33] ugh [03:35] Zinn: can you help? been wrecking my head on this one... [03:36] you'll have to be a bit more specific to get help from Zinn I think :-P [03:38] Thanks.... [03:39] sorry. Pretty sure Zinn is a bot. And I don't know the answer... so I'm not much use [03:39] I select "Watch TV" from menu.... Get Black Screen with message "Please Wait"... Then "Watch TV" closes and am at the Menu Guide... [03:40] who is the moderator tonight? [03:40] *foxbuntu, superm1, rhpot1991???? [03:41] not 100%, superm1 perhaps? sorry [03:41] thanks MistStlkr [03:41] there is no Mod [03:41] and you will have to be much more specific period [03:42] darthanubis: not sure what you mean by being more specific.... [03:42] cjtinant1, What you are seeing is symptomatic of a general recording issue for most people [03:42] cjtinant1, which means you want to read the backend logs [03:42] /var/log/mythtv/mythbackend.log [03:42] http://mythbuntu.pastebin.com/f743e77f5 [03:42] most of the recording-related errors are plain-english [03:43] Live TV wont start... [03:43] cjtinant1, That's just a tail of your backend log, not the part that actually shows the error [03:43] cjtinant1, pastebin a lot more of the backend log [03:44] cjtinant1, tentatively I'll guess a capture card setup issue or a storage dir permissions error [03:44] please also mention what kind of capture device you are trying to use [03:45] You are CORRECT.... but dont know how to fix.... [03:45] http://mythbuntu.pastebin.com/m5345ca30 [03:45] PVR500 (2) [03:45] cjtinant1, okay, your problem is you have set them up as V4L card type [03:45] and they're not [03:46] PVR-500 is ivtv/MPEG-2 encoder card types [03:46] so go back to mythtv-setup and in the capture card setup, modify the cards you have created and change the type to ivtv/MPEG-2 [03:51] Ahhhhh thanks... [03:51] Made changes and still is hanging... Need to reboot? [03:52] no, need to restart the backend and see the new logs [03:53] Also, please don't cut out bits and pieces of the log [03:53] nknown video codec. Please go into the TV Settings, Recording Profiles and setup the four 'Software Encoders' profiles. [03:53] sorry.... jsut went to the most recent activity [03:53] That means you are still set up as v4l card type [03:53] if you are seeing the above [03:54] Complete Log file: http://mythbuntu.pastebin.com/m57f0a8 [03:54] cjtinant1, You ahve not successfully changed your cards to ivtv type [03:55] The fact that it mentions software encoders means at least one card (the one it's trying to use for liveTV) is still set up as v4l [03:56] I just reconfirmed in Mythbackend Setup.... all "4 tuners" are showing as MJPEG [03:56] MJPEG isn't ivtv/MPEG-2 :) [03:56] notice the extra j [03:57] So use the IVTV for ALL cards? [03:57] yes [03:57] arrrrr.... will try again... Thanks for being patient [03:58] np [04:02] ok... Video is streaming, but is not that great (seems a bit blurred - not crisp) ... Also, no sound [04:02] You are probably using default resolution and bitrate, you should read about and edit recording profiles [04:03] and switch the recording resolution to 720x480 (it is probably 480x480 right now) [04:04] I have a 9600 Nvidia card connected to a 37 in plasma via DVI to HDMI cable.... can it go to 1080p resolution? [04:05] you can display that resolution, but your capture card is only capable of 720x480 [04:05] Ahh, would need HD Homerun or something comparable [04:05] ? [04:06] That would record Clear QAM channels, so yes, that would include (if unencrypted) the ability to record 1080i [04:07] Thanks.... also, to get audio; what profile should I use? have a stereo cable connected to audio port that splits to coax (red/white) - which connects to TV [04:07] Audio should already be in there [04:07] in fact, it probably is [04:07] it's more likely your audio settings in Myth aren't correct (ie, the output settings) [04:08] Output settings (MCC)? [04:08] No, General settings in mythfrontend [04:08] Utilities/Setup->Setup->General [04:08] K---> what should I use for that (setting) [04:08] ALSU (I think) [04:08] Whatever is right for your setup :) [04:08] Any answer I gave you would be a guess [04:09] Thanks.... will need to mess with that then... [04:09] Thanks SOOO much!!! Now I can finalize this.... [04:09] np [05:05] can anyone point me in the direction of setting up a mythbuntu diskless system [05:27] OHH! I know that one! Y0ou can't at the moment. The fix is in the works. It broke some time in the last couple of updates [05:38] papertigers: ddempsey3 is working on remaking the diskless image creation [05:38] it apparently broke a couple updates back [05:38] MistStlkr: oh okay, I was wondering what happened to it. I remembered seeing it and I just went to use it for the first time and its gone [05:39] they were discussing it last night.. it's in the works. [05:40] they = (ddempsey3 and iamlindoro) if you wanted to follow up and see if there is any sort of timeline.. I have to run, cheers [05:40] not me, not a MythBuntu honcho [05:41] you and ddempsey were discussing it, thought maybe you might know more.. sorry to mislead. *gone for real this time* [05:42] MistStlkr: papertigers: I believe the MCC plugin is just missing, if you follow the old directions and do the process with the command line it *should* still work [05:43] rhpot1991: where could i find that [06:32] back, and I should correct myself, it was superm1, not iamlindoro that I meant to refer you to. [07:56] hi all. has anyone had an issue when the guide is completely black in the latest mythbuntu? [14:08] what is the correct way to run an arbitrary script as root after reboot ? [17:42] quit [17:56] performing a fresh install of 9.10.... Have a question about partitioning. [17:57] BACKEND Server: Have an 80gb drive (OS) and a 640gb drive (Recordings).... With the extra space on OS drive, would it be wise to set a /db_backups partition (50gb) or set the backup directory on the Recording drive? [18:01] RECORDING DRIVE: partition as JFS or XFS? [18:01] OS DRIVE: Ext4 or Ext3? [18:02] Read somewhere that the "new" partitions were recommended - would like a second option.... [18:02] At Partition now so imput would be nice... [18:08] BACKEND Server: Have an 80gb drive (OS) and a 640gb drive (Recordings).... With the extra space on OS drive, would it be wise to set a /db_backups partition (50gb) or set the backup directory on the Recording drive? [18:11] cjtinant: ext4 across the board, is the default anymore [18:11] rhpot1991: JFS for data storage? [18:11] data storage = recordings? [18:11] yes [18:12] ext4 that too [18:12] seperate drive [18:12] ok..... Partitioning: Backup directory on 80gb drive or Recording drive? [18:12] you should be fine doing db backups on the main partition if its 80gb [18:12] you should never fill that up [18:13] if you want to be safe you can put that on the recording drive just to keep it away, shouldn't matter though [18:13] Didnt think so, just thought it would be a waist to not use some of the extra space. [18:13] OK, so the only way it would be lost is if the drive crashes. [18:14] I have 4gb RAM..... Any 64bit OS? [18:14] ya we have 64bit mythbuntu [18:14] or you can use ubuntu and add mythtv to it [18:15] didnt find the distro link to it.... only the 32bit from the website [18:15] will 32bit os support 4gb RAM? [18:16] don't think so [18:16] should limit it at 3.something [18:16] same as Windows [18:16] I assume [18:16] I think [18:16] not positive [18:17] OHHH, almost forgot.... use a SWAP file? 3gb or so? [18:19] "The size of your swap should be equal to twice your computer's physical RAM for up to 2 GB of physical RAM. For physical RAM above 2 GB, the size of your swap should be equal to the amount of physical RAM above 2 GB. The size of your swap should never less than 32 MB. " [18:20] Ok, THANKS! read a few threads where users were recommending NOT to use a Swap file for 4gb ram [18:20] That is of course the reason to ask. [18:21] ya you could go without one [18:21] but it doesn't hurt [18:21] k.... Thanks so much for taking the time to answer teh questions. [18:21] no problem [18:21] gonna install now [18:21] good luck [18:21] :-/ [18:27] Found the ISO for 64 bit.... Says AMD; assume it will not work on intel/ [18:27] cjtinant: it will [18:27] amd made 64bit first, so they get the glory [18:28] cjtinant: http://mythbuntu.org/downloads [18:28] is where you want to go [18:28] IC.... Would it be wise to go 64bit to gain the loss of RAM? concerned with compatibility issues (harware/software) [18:29] you should be fine [18:29] a lot of people run 64bit [18:29] K... halting the installl for the 64bit.... thanks again. [18:29] if your hardware can handle it I'd run it [18:29] right on.... it aint windows;-) [18:31] One last question that has plagued my mind.... Needing another tuner card here soon... [18:33] HD HOMERUN, Fusion HDTV7 Dual Express, or the pcHDTV HD-5500 [18:34] replacing old PVR500s.... WANTING crisp, fast, reliable cards.... Using Cable TV Premium pkg [18:34] I have a HDHR and love it [18:35] only gonna get you clear QAM [18:35] I just put 2 in today... . needing another 2 tuners... [18:35] unless your cable is doing the conversion now then your analog stations are prob available but may go away [18:35] HDHR is a dual tuner too (they make a single too, but thats silly) [18:35] so clear QAM will only capture upper channels.... not the local stations. [18:36] generally it will be your locals in HD [18:36] Meant, have 2 HD-5500 [18:36] http://www.silicondust.com/hdhomerun/channels_us [18:36] plug your zip into that [18:37] I dont follow.... sorry, will NOT get the upper channels, just basic cable? [18:38] oops: No channel information known for US:57702 (from link) [18:39] What if I connected a STB into it and bought CommandIR II [18:40] should run from IP? [18:40] Will I get all the channels then? sorry, not very clear with this stuff - learning. [18:47] ... [19:19] help, I broke my lirc in the upgrade process from 8.10 to 9.10 :(. I changed two variable...the os version and the remote. I have a directv remote pretending to be a Microsoft windows media center remote and I have a serial IR receiver on my mythbuntu box. In the control center, I set it to the windows media center which assumes a usb, so I went to hardware.conf and changed from lirc_usbblah to [19:19] lirc_serial, I restarted lirc and tried irw and nothin...so I am not sure if the serial parts not working or the fake windows media part [19:20] the serial receiver is a homebrew type that I got from IRblaster.com [20:25] Can someone suggest a mobo with HDMI output with either P4 or Sempron CPU support? [20:52] Hello, can I take one of my tuners on my backend server and dedicate it to a particular diskless frontend? If so, how? Pointer to WIKI entry that I missed in my searches is fine. Thank you [20:55] No, you cannot [21:07] If I install the backend on the frontend in question, and add the tuner there, will that frontend use that tuner? I have HDHomeRun devices as my tuners.. [21:22] wsuetholz: it will use a tuner based on availability and priority [21:36] I haven't noticed priority making any difference to live tv.. [21:37] I have also on this front end noticed that on occasion, it picks a tuner that seems to be stuck on one frequency. I can see all the sub channels for that frequency, but I cannot tune to a different frequency. [21:38] If I switch to a different tuner, things will work. The tuner in question seems to work ok for recording other channels.. [21:38] BTW: I'm running Mythbuntu Karmic [21:56] anyone here from the flash conversation yesterday? [22:16] oh well. I removed the flash deb (forgot the package name) and grabbed the 10.2 beta. There are some noticeable improvements. Hulu programs like Family Guy look perfect. normal HD-ish stuff is still jerky but it's better. [22:16] Cheers [22:19] How would I go about getting audio to output to both analog and digital at the same time? [22:20] I have things currently configured with the HDMI volume control hack presently. [22:29] mrguitar, great to hear [22:47] Hi all. I am having a real problem getting the Nvidia driver to work on 9.10 32 bit when connected via HDMI to a Samsung 720p TV [22:48] It just keeps starting in low graphics mode. I used nvidia-xconfig to try and generate a valid config and still just start in low graphics mode. Chipset is an onboard GeForce 9400 [22:48] Issues with installation --> NO SOUND (Video or TV), and RESOLUTION is terrible on TV not VIDEO. [22:48] Please help! [22:48] http://mythbuntu.pastebin.com/m40aed982 [22:50] 9.10 64bit / GF 9600 / On-board Sound [22:52] cjtinant: Are you using HDMI? [22:57] jac1d: no, line-in connection (jack) [22:58] trying to "dig-up" information on this but to no avail.... arggg [23:02] bump... still no audio;-) [23:09] This may further help! http://mythbuntu.pastebin.com/m129f1668 [23:26] Possibly usefull? http://mythbuntu.pastebin.com/m262ecee4 [23:26] Issues with installation --> NO SOUND (Video or TV), and RESOLUTION is terrible on TV not VIDEO. [23:28] jacld: After boot, can you run the nvidia-settings program? [23:29] jacld: Is it able to properly detect your TV? Can you adjust the settings in there? [23:30] jacld: I had to manually configure X for one of my displays, because the information about the display was not being told to the nvidia driver.