Chaogui Zhang wrote: > On Jan 22, 2008 1:45 PM, Barry Quiel <quielb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> >> >> Chaogui Zhang wrote: >>> On Jan 22, 2008 5:38 PM, Barry Quiel <quielb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>> [snip] >>>> So I spoke a bit too soon. For whatever reason it started working in >>>> Myth, although I still can't get a good cat /dev/video1. BUt I can't >>>> change the channel. When I try and change the channel Mythfrontend >>>> reports an error and the exits back to the menu. When I go back into >>>> livetv it is on the same original channel and there is no audio. If I >>>> exit out and go back in I get audio back, but still can;t change the >>>> channel. >>>> >>> Although I don't have the HVR1800... >>> >>> In my experience, it is generally easier to test a new driver if you >>> use simpler applications such as tvtime, azap/dvbscan. These programs >>> will tell you pretty quickly whether the device and its driver are >>> working properly or not. Once you are sure the drivers are working >>> properly, then move on to your favorite media center or any other >>> program. >>> >>> Trying to test device driver with MythTV sometimes muddles the water >>> too much and you won't know whether it is a problem with the driver or >>> the application. >>> >> I don't think a cat /dev/video1 can get much simpler. But in this case >> I am getting results that would appear to be reversed. The simpler >> testing method is giving poor results, while the more complex >> application is giving better results, although not 100%. >> > > Is the device properly initialized by the driver when you did "cat > /dev/video1"? Is it tuned to the right channel/frequency/source input? > "cat /dev/video1" itself lacks the ability to control the device and > therefore you won't be able to test the driver's ability to change > channels, for example, without relying on another application. > The driver needs more work, especially for dealing with channel changes (and maybe other ioctls). cat /dev/video1 works fine for me. - Steve _______________________________________________ linux-dvb mailing list linux-dvb@xxxxxxxxxxx http://www.linuxtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/linux-dvb
