[mythtv-users] Failed HD-PVR recordings

[Brad DerManouelian]

On Jul 8, 2009, at 7:14 AM, Steve Heistand wrote:

> is it possibly heat related issues causing the failed recordings?
> the hdpvr units themselves that is not being able to stay cool?
> I do an average of 4-5 recordings a day and never have problems other
> then the occasional log messages of:
> 2009-07-07 23:31:05.217 AFD Error: Unknown decoding error
> 2009-07-07 23:31:05.225 [h264 @ 0xb70391d0]B picture before any  
> references, skipping
> 2009-07-07 23:31:05.234 [h264 @ 0xb70391d0]decode_slice_header error
> 2009-07-07 23:31:05.241 [h264 @ 0xb70391d0]no frame!
>
> on some recordings but they were recorded and playback fine.

I don't think heat is the problem. My setup is in a cooler place now  
(in the garage, not living room) and has a lot more circulation (out  
in the open, not tucked away in a rack unit). Plus, it's happening on  
both of my units exactly the same way.