[mythtv-users] TV display problems

Garry garry at sneakyninja.net
Thu Apr 8 13:42:18 EDT 2004


Steve Dorsey wrote:

> Hello
>
>   I'm re-installing mythtv. Everything (or, close to everything) is 
> set up, but I am not able to watch TV. I just get a black screen.
>
>   I remember having this problem last time, and it was linked to the 
> ALSA installation and audio/video linking. I'm pretty sure that ALSA 
> is set up correctly this time, as I have sliders on my alsa mixer, and 
> I am able to play CDs and MP3s thought MythTV. I cannot think of 
> another reason for this video failure.
>
>   Any input is appreciated.
>
> Thanks,

It could be the audo device is unavailable, or maybe the bitrate / 
resolution upsets it. (happened to me once.)

Check the backend log, the cause will probably be obvious (and provoke a 
hand-forehead interface)

-Garry.


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