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Users / Re: Changing the directory for MythTV recordings

« on: April 25, 2009, 12:29:05 am »

Regarding 0710, if you really wanted to record to a different directory and do it the right way, you would have to compile your own MythTV Plugin. More specifically, modify MythTV_PlugIn::SetPaths() to set your preferred paths and database settings. Then just recompile a new MythTV_Plugin, put it on your core, and it would work fine.

I wouldn't have a clue where to start. Thanks anyway.

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Users / Re: Changing the directory for MythTV recordings

« on: April 24, 2009, 10:03:01 pm »

Sorry, I haven't fully understood. All I care about is getting my MythTV recordings to go straight onto a secondary hard disk (and for this to remain the case after the core has been rebooted!) - regarding your wiki page, which step(s) do I need to modify/change to achieve this?

My apologies for not understanding; your help is appreciated though.

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Users / Re: Changing the directory for MythTV recordings

« on: April 24, 2009, 09:47:25 pm »

Did you search the wiki? I put together a workaround for 7.10 that will allow you to put/move the recording anywhere. You should follow my wiki and put the in tv_shows_0 first. Then after the .id3 is created and DB updated, you can move the media from tv_shows_0 to anywhere you like.

http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php/MythTv:_Don%27t_scan_live_tv

Thanks for the reply. I did have a look on the wiki, but I didn't see this! I'll have a proper look over the weekend.

You said "You should follow my wiki and put the in tv_shows_0 first" - put the what in where?

Am I right in saying that instead of "mkdir /home/public/data/videos/tv_shows_0" (referring to the wiki), I just put the recording directory of my choice, and reflect this in SaveMythRecording.sh?

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Users / Re: Changing the directory for MythTV recordings

« on: April 24, 2009, 09:11:15 pm »

No fix for 710 then? May I ask why the option to change the recording directory in MythTV backend setup doesn't stick after a reboot?

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Users / Re: Changing the directory for MythTV recordings

« on: April 24, 2009, 06:45:11 pm »

So in 810, would you just change the recording directory under MythTV backend setup, and it would stick? Or is there something else you have to do to keep the recording directory on a second hard disk?

Is there a quick fix for this issue in 710 at all? I would be interested to know why my symlinks keep disappearing. I know that you don't recommend this Thom, but it seems that jeangot has had some success in this area.

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Users / Re: Changing the directory for MythTV recordings

« on: April 24, 2009, 11:46:39 am »

I love it when people disregard huge warnings the _DEVELOPERS_ say when they mention to _NOT_ do hard mounts or symlinks, as the system tends to break....

...but...whatever, you obviously know better.

-Thom

I knew about the hard mounts being a bad idea, but I wasn't aware that it was the same story for symlinks.

In that case, could you possibly suggest an alternative method for getting the MythTV recording directory onto a 2nd hard disk please? I am out of ideas.

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Users / Re: Changing the directory for MythTV recordings

« on: April 23, 2009, 09:12:37 pm »

I should also have mentioned that I tried that symlink command with "sudo", and also that I deleted the tv_shows_1 folder via the standard file browser (I tried to do it through Web Admin, but the folder did not delete).

Cheers.

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Users / Changing the directory for MythTV recordings

« on: April 23, 2009, 08:10:34 pm »

Hello all. I am in a spot of bother and was hoping somebody could help me out please.

I have two hard disks in my core; an 80GB and a 1TB disk. By default, MythTV stores the recordings on the 80GB, and I would like them to be stored on the large disk.

I have tried changing the recording directory in the MythTV backend setup, but it reverts back to the default path upon the core being reset.  I have then tried creating a symbolic link to my preferred recording location (as suggested by jeangot in the threads http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php?topic=5626.0 and http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php?topic=5412.0).

Unfortunately, whilst it all seems to work at first, the symbolic link deletes itself when I reset the core (and is replaced by the "normal" 'tv_shows_1' folder, along with 'tv_shows_31' and 'tv_shows_43' for some reason). I have tried checking the "follow symbolic links when deleting files" option in the MythTV backend setup as well, but it doesn't make any difference.

I created the symbolic link by navigating in the terminal to the default recording location (having already deleted 'tv_shows_1') and doing...

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ln -s /mnt/device/28/public/data/videos/tv_shows_1 tv_shows_1
Am I missing something? Any help would be very much appreciated.

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Users / Re: Happauge Wintv-Nova-T-500

« on: April 12, 2009, 12:54:50 pm »

That would be absolutely fantastic, thank you.

I was also thinking of going over to VDR instead of using Myth as well - am I biting off more than I can chew here, or is VDR relatively easy to set up as well? (I have looked at the wiki page, but it does look a bit daunting to me). Also, may I ask why you prefer VDR to Myth?

Thanks again.

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Users / Re: Happauge Wintv-Nova-T-500

« on: April 12, 2009, 12:40:37 pm »

You're seeing the same USB disconnect problem in 810, or new problems entirely?

Maybe I will take a look at those USB sticks you have recommended then. Are they relatively easy to set up? I am no programmer!

Thanks.

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Users / Re: Happauge Wintv-Nova-T-500

« on: April 11, 2009, 05:38:10 pm »

Would using VDR instead of MythTV get around this USB disconnect problem?

If not, is there anything else I could try? I'm assuming that installing the new alpha version of LinuxMCE would sort it out.... but is that going to give me problems with anything else? At the moment I am only using LinuxMCE for TV (watching and recording) and media playback.

We are using the Kworld KW-DVB-T 399U USB twin tuner stick right now with the latest v4l-dvb drivers for the AF9015 etc used in this stick (check on http://www.linuxtv.org for details etc). We dont see any disconnects at all with this stick and the performance seems to be very good indeed. I would suggest getting one if you in the market for a twin tuner DVB-T capability.

All the best

Andrew

Thanks for the reply.

Unfortunately I am already in possession of two Hauppauge Nova-T-500s! So would like to make those work if possible. I'm assuming that using VDR (I understand you utilise this instead of Myth, Andrew?) won't solve the problem then?

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Users / Re: Happauge Wintv-Nova-T-500

« on: April 11, 2009, 01:50:24 pm »

Would using VDR instead of MythTV get around this USB disconnect problem?

If not, is there anything else I could try? I'm assuming that installing the new alpha version of LMCE would sort it out.... but is that going to give me problems with anything else? At the moment I am only using LMCE for TV (watching and recording) and media playback.

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Users / Re: New Bee Here.. want to setup LinuxMCE..

« on: April 09, 2009, 11:55:58 am »

thanks for the suggestion.. that will save some money for the second NIC card.. i already have another wireless router somewhere in the attic.. so i can use that for separate LinuxMCE network..

I don't follow that at all?

Seperate LMCE network? I would invest in a decent switch to connect everything together, and use your spare wireless router as a wireless access point (also plugged into the switch).

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Users / Re: Making MYTHTV Interlace settings STICK after reboot or restart router

« on: April 07, 2009, 03:31:17 pm »

I have also been plagued by this very same problem.

I found this in the source...

UpdateMythSetting("DeinterlaceFilter","bobdeint","*");

I guess i'll try changing it to "kernel" and recompile... i'll let ya know

Could somebody please explain to me what "the source" is in this context, and how do I open "the source" to edit any lines of code? Do I remove this line of code, or change it to "kernel" as suggested? Cheers.

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Users / Re: Any updates to small form factor motherboards?

« on: April 05, 2009, 01:03:40 pm »

Does anybody know if it is possible to get the ASUS Eee Box 202 without the hard disk, WiFi and all the m$ stuff?