[mythtv-users] using the Buttons "Scan Channels(s)" and"Advanced" ?

John Pullan john.pullan at gmail.com
Thu Jun 30 09:25:11 UTC 2005


On 30/06/05, Graham Bishop <grim_b at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hi Dhiraj,
> 
> I tried your instructions for the buttons, but could not get those
> buttons be/to activate / work?
> 
> I am begining to believe that a rebuild is needed on my system, because
> I can not get my ptune-gui.pl working at all now?  (After starting it
> and trying to change channel it says it is unable and there are errors
> in some .pl files.... Wish I could just re-install the needed software)
> 
> Still.. If you find any more instructions for the button for scanning
> or you find another tool that works with a ivtv / PVR250, then let me
> know.
> 
> Thanks,
> Graham.
> 
> --- Dhiraj Kamble <dhiraj81 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> > Graham:
> > can u please tell me how does one enter channel information into the
> > database manually
> > are u using "INSERT" commands...are you entering the frequencies
> > manually
> > also.
> >  some examples pls...
> >  thanks
> >
> >
> >  On 6/29/05, Dhiraj Kamble <dhiraj81 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > In order to get the Buttons activated,
> > > first sort all channels by "Number"
> > > change the video source to ur source ("Cable"...whatever)
> > > Now start editing all channels that u have,
> > > give the channel a name, number, set the video source and Tv format
> > > Do not press the "Esc" key...to exit...finish all the settings by
> > using
> > > the "Next" and " Finish" buttons
> > > do this for all the channels.
> > >  You will then have these buttons activated.
> > >  But the problem is that you cant use these Buttons. Let me know if
> > you
> > > can use them...
> > > no Hot Keys too.
> > >
> > >  On 6/29/05, Marc Tousignant <drayson at net1plus.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > > They are on for me too. It has to do with my DVB card.
> > > > I can get to them with the arrow keys.
> > > >
> > > > Unfortunately my cable company does not provide data for the auto
> > scan
> > > > to
> > > > work =(
> > > >
> > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > From: mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org [mailto:mythtv-users-
> > > > > bounces at mythtv.org] On Behalf Of Graham Bishop
> > > > > Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2005 8:20 AM
> > > > > To: Dhiraj Kamble; Discussion about mythtv
> > > > > Subject: Re: [mythtv-users] using the Buttons "Scan
> > Channels(s)"
> > > > > and"Advanced" ?
> > > > >
> > > > > Hi,
> > > > >
> > > > > You are the first person I have seen with these options
> > enabled?
> > > > > How did you get them on? I have not been able to use this and
> > am
> > > > > manually entering channel data due to being in the UK. (PAL,
> > NTL,
> > > > > PVR250)
> > > > >
> > > > > I have found that there is a setting allowing use of the mouse
> > in
> > > > > mythtv, but I can't remember where it was.
> > > > > Before that I used the tab key to move around or the
> > alt+<letter> for
> > > > > page navigation.
> > > > >
> > > > > Hope that helps,
> > > > > G.
> > > > >
> > > > > --- Dhiraj Kamble <dhiraj81 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > In the mythtv-setup -> Channel Editor
> > > > > > i have added a few channels, and i have the following buttons
> > > > > > ACTIVATED
> > > > > > "Scan for Channels(s)" and " Advanced"
> > > > > > But the problem is i cant go to these Buttons
> > > > > > How do i use these buttons.
> > > > > > thanks
These buttons only work for dvb.

-- 
John


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