[vdr] Re: Switching to RTL-transponder causes black screen

[Klaus Schmidinger <Klaus.Schmidinger@cadsoft.de>]

Christian Glass wrote:
> 
> I am using VDR 1.2.2 with DVB-driver as of 01.08.2003.
> Additionally the rermote-plugin for hauppauge nexus is installed.
> I don't consider the plugin causing the problem, because the problem also
> occured with the lirc-method and a self-made IR-receiver.
> When directly (with a number key) switching to one of the TV-stations
> residing on transponder 12188 H 27500, which I call the "RTL-transponder",
> VDR produces a blank black screen an no audio. EPG's short messages still
> appear!
> If I switch to channel "Super RTL" I get the channel "LCP" from the
> transponder 12207 V 27500 with no audio instead.
> Switching a little further, e.g. to "Pro 7" causes all channels to work
> properly again.
> Often this faulty behaviour causes VDR becoming unstable and animates the
> watchdog to restarting VDR in a loop.
> I can't pinpoint the side effects causing this. Did anyone encounter similar
> problems?

Never had such a problem.
Can you try switching channels with the szap utility that comes with the
driver?
Maybe there's a problem with switching polarization. Can you measure the
voltage at the sat cable when switching between H and V channels?

Klaus


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