Missed Season Recordings

[wtg]

I've missed several season recordings this week, but with no error that I can find. While a couple did work, I missed Survivor, Lost and Invasion, all new episodes. The programs still show in my reoccuring recordings list, and the EPG updates have succeeded.

Since the recording service log doesn't show the date but instead just the time, I'm having a hard telling exactly what entries might go with the shows I missed, but as best I can tell, the system didn't even try to record Lost, Invasion and Survivor. For your reference, Lost and Invasion are on channel 4 at 9:00 pm and 10:00 pm, while Survivor is on channel 5 at 8:00 pm. In the log there's are two recordings early in the log on channel 26 where done on Tuesday. The last is CSI being recorded at 9:00pm on channel 5 Thursday which was a one-time recording I selected in the guide after Survivor was over.

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12:30:01.483 INFO Log started 12:30:01.483 VERBOSE ConexantRecorder::StartRecording(1, 1, 26, 0) 12:30:01.513 VERBOSE Capture Device is based on BlackBird architecture 12:30:01.513 VERBOSE Capture Device is using Conexant (derived) drivers 12:30:01.513 VERBOSE Loading filter names 12:30:01.513 VERBOSE Found names: 12:30:01.513 VERBOSE Hauppauge WinTV PVR PCI II Crossbar 12:30:01.513 VERBOSE Hauppauge WinTV PVR PCI II Capture 12:30:01.513 VERBOSE Hauppauge WinTV PVR PCI II TvTuner 12:30:01.513 VERBOSE Hauppauge WinTV PVR PCI II TvAudio 12:30:01.814 VERBOSE ConnectPins: 'Analog Audio' to 'TVAudio In' 12:30:02.184 VERBOSE ConnectPins: 'Audio Decoder Out' to 'Analog Audio In' 12:30:02.204 VERBOSE Looking for encoder filter 12:30:02.234 VERBOSE - Hauppauge WinTV PVR PCI II Encoder 12:30:02.244 VERBOSE GetMedium(pCapturePin) returns: {0F8ED065-F820-4A1F-9822-EAAE043A19AB}-00000001-00000000 12:30:02.244 VERBOSE getSetting(AutoDetectEncoderMethod) 12:30:02.334 VERBOSE About try all encoders until we find one that works... 12:30:02.334 VERBOSE Hauppauge WinTV PVR PCI II Encoder 12:30:02.354 VERBOSE Encoder.GetMedium(p656Pin) returns: {0F8ED065-F820-4A1F-9822-EAAE043A19AB}-00000001-00000000 12:30:02.354 VERBOSE Pin mediums match... 12:30:02.374 VERBOSE using instance: 1 12:30:02.464 VERBOSE put_Mode(AMTUNER_MODE_TV) 12:30:02.464 VERBOSE put_CountryCode(1) 12:30:02.464 VERBOSE put_TuningSpace(1) 12:30:02.464 VERBOSE put_InputType(0, 0) 12:30:02.464 VERBOSE put_ConnectInput(0) 12:30:02.464 VERBOSE put_Channel(26, AMTUNER_SUBCHAN_DEFAULT, AMTUNER_SUBCHAN_DEFAULT) 12:30:02.635 VERBOSE get_VideoFrequency() returns 235250000 12:30:02.635 VERBOSE get_CountryCode() returns 1 12:30:02.635 VERBOSE About to query available formats 12:30:02.645 VERBOSE ConexantRecorder::SetConfigurationECP() 12:30:02.655 INFO Firmware Version 2.5.32 Audio Firmware Version <<can't read now>> Model 26032 Rev C182 Serial No: 2964406 Tuner[1]: Model 82 (LG TAPC_H791F) Decoder: 28 AudioIC: 35 IR Input Map: C= 0x000f, S= 0x0003 12:30:02.705 VERBOSE getSetting(EnableTeleText) 12:30:03.526 VERBOSE getSetting(ListGraphFilters) 12:30:03.526 VERBOSE Graph contains the following filters: 12:30:03.526 VERBOSE - GB-PVR Writer 12:30:03.526 VERBOSE - Encoder 12:30:03.526 VERBOSE - Capture 12:30:03.526 VERBOSE - Hauppauge WinTV PVR PCI II Crossbar 12:30:03.526 VERBOSE - TV Audio 12:30:03.526 VERBOSE - TV Tuner 12:30:03.526 VERBOSE getSetting(SaveGraphFiles) 12:30:03.526 VERBOSE ConexantRecorder::StartRecording() done 15:00:00.082 VERBOSE ConexantRecorder::StopRecording() 15:05:12.371 VERBOSE ConexantRecorder::StartRecording(1, 1, 141, 0) 15:05:12.402 VERBOSE Capture Device is based on BlackBird architecture 15:05:12.402 VERBOSE Capture Device is using Conexant (derived) drivers 15:05:12.402 VERBOSE Loading filter names 15:05:12.402 VERBOSE Found names: 15:05:12.412 VERBOSE Hauppauge WinTV PVR PCI II Crossbar 15:05:12.412 VERBOSE Hauppauge WinTV PVR PCI II Capture 15:05:12.412 VERBOSE Hauppauge WinTV PVR PCI II TvTuner 15:05:12.412 VERBOSE Hauppauge WinTV PVR PCI II TvAudio 15:05:12.682 VERBOSE ConnectPins: 'Audio Decoder Out' to 'Analog Audio In' 15:05:12.692 VERBOSE Looking for encoder filter 15:05:12.702 VERBOSE - Hauppauge WinTV PVR PCI II Encoder 15:05:12.712 VERBOSE GetMedium(pCapturePin) returns: {0F8ED065-F820-4A1F-9822-EAAE043A19AB}-00000001-00000000 15:05:12.712 VERBOSE getSetting(AutoDetectEncoderMethod) 15:05:12.712 VERBOSE About try all encoders until we find one that works... 15:05:12.712 VERBOSE Hauppauge WinTV PVR PCI II Encoder 15:05:12.732 VERBOSE Encoder.GetMedium(p656Pin) returns: {0F8ED065-F820-4A1F-9822-EAAE043A19AB}-00000001-00000000 15:05:12.732 VERBOSE Pin mediums match... 15:05:12.742 VERBOSE using instance: 1 15:05:12.802 VERBOSE About to query available formats 15:05:12.802 VERBOSE ConexantRecorder::SetConfigurationECP() 15:05:12.802 INFO Firmware Version 2.5.32 Audio Firmware Version <<can't read now>> Model 26032 Rev C182 Serial No: 2964406 Tuner[1]: Model 82 (LG TAPC_H791F) Decoder: 28 AudioIC: 35 IR Input Map: C= 0x000f, S= 0x0003 15:05:12.852 VERBOSE getSetting(EnableTeleText) 15:05:13.673 VERBOSE getSetting(ListGraphFilters) 15:05:13.673 VERBOSE Graph contains the following filters: 15:05:13.673 VERBOSE - GB-PVR Writer 15:05:13.673 VERBOSE - Encoder 15:05:13.673 VERBOSE - Capture 15:05:13.673 VERBOSE - Hauppauge WinTV PVR PCI II Crossbar 15:05:13.683 VERBOSE getSetting(SaveGraphFiles) 15:05:13.693 VERBOSE ConexantRecorder::StartRecording() done 17:20:00.031 VERBOSE ConexantRecorder::StopRecording() 21:00:18.501 VERBOSE ConexantRecorder::StartRecording(1, 1, 5, 0) 21:00:26.222 VERBOSE Capture Device is based on BlackBird architecture 21:00:26.222 VERBOSE Capture Device is using Conexant (derived) drivers 21:00:26.222 VERBOSE Loading filter names 21:00:26.222 VERBOSE Found names: 21:00:26.222 VERBOSE Hauppauge WinTV PVR PCI II Crossbar 21:00:26.222 VERBOSE Hauppauge WinTV PVR PCI II Capture 21:00:26.222 VERBOSE Hauppauge WinTV PVR PCI II TvTuner 21:00:26.222 VERBOSE Hauppauge WinTV PVR PCI II TvAudio 21:00:32.722 VERBOSE ConnectPins: 'Analog Audio' to 'TVAudio In' 21:00:36.287 VERBOSE ConnectPins: 'Audio Decoder Out' to 'Analog Audio In' 21:00:36.617 VERBOSE Looking for encoder filter 21:00:36.878 VERBOSE - Hauppauge WinTV PVR PCI II Encoder 21:00:37.098 VERBOSE GetMedium(pCapturePin) returns: {0F8ED065-F820-4A1F-9822-EAAE043A19AB}-00000001-00000000 21:00:37.098 VERBOSE getSetting(AutoDetectEncoderMethod) 21:00:37.278 VERBOSE About try all encoders until we find one that works... 21:00:37.278 VERBOSE Hauppauge WinTV PVR PCI II Encoder 21:00:37.559 VERBOSE Encoder.GetMedium(p656Pin) returns: {0F8ED065-F820-4A1F-9822-EAAE043A19AB}-00000001-00000000 21:00:37.559 VERBOSE Pin mediums match... 21:00:38.660 VERBOSE using instance: 1 21:00:39.602 VERBOSE put_Mode(AMTUNER_MODE_TV) 21:00:39.602 VERBOSE put_CountryCode(1) 21:00:39.642 VERBOSE put_TuningSpace(1) 21:00:39.662 VERBOSE put_InputType(0, 0) 21:00:39.662 VERBOSE put_ConnectInput(0) 21:00:39.662 VERBOSE put_Channel(5, AMTUNER_SUBCHAN_DEFAULT, AMTUNER_SUBCHAN_DEFAULT) 21:00:39.922 VERBOSE get_VideoFrequency() returns 77250000 21:00:39.922 VERBOSE get_CountryCode() returns 1 21:00:39.962 VERBOSE About to query available formats 21:00:40.022 VERBOSE ConexantRecorder::SetConfigurationECP() 21:00:40.122 INFO Firmware Version 2.5.32 Audio Firmware Version 1.4.42 Model 26032 Rev C182 Serial No: 2964406 Tuner[1]: Model 82 (LG TAPC_H791F) Decoder: 28 AudioIC: 35 IR Input Map: C= 0x000f, S= 0x0003 21:00:40.423 VERBOSE getSetting(EnableTeleText) 21:00:42.516 VERBOSE getSetting(ListGraphFilters) 21:00:42.516 VERBOSE Graph contains the following filters: 21:00:42.546 VERBOSE - GB-PVR Writer 21:00:42.546 VERBOSE - Encoder 21:00:42.546 VERBOSE - Capture 21:00:42.566 VERBOSE - Hauppauge WinTV PVR PCI II Crossbar 21:00:42.566 VERBOSE - TV Audio 21:00:42.566 VERBOSE - TV Tuner 21:00:42.566 VERBOSE getSetting(SaveGraphFiles) 21:00:42.566 VERBOSE ConexantRecorder::StartRecording() done 22:00:00.161 VERBOSE ConexantRecorder::StopRecording()

Any suggestions? Is there anything I can do to make sure I don't miss other reoccurring recordings short of must making sure they appear as Pending the day they are due?

Thanks,
Tim

[sub]

There isnt anything obvious in that section of log.

Next time it happens zip and attach a complete set of logs, and give me details about what you tried to record, at what time, and what happened (no file, zero byte file etc). Also include a brief overview of your setup (ie, what capture devices you have in your machine).

Is there anything I can do to make sure I don't miss other reoccurring recordings short of must making sure they appear as Pending the day they are due?

The best thing to do is to make sure your set up is working reliably, and you've resolved any issues you find. There is usually a good reason why a recording failed, and if it happened once it can happen again. Best to try to stop it happening.

[wtg]

Ok, thanks sub. At what point do reoccurring recordings get added to the Pending list? What's the critical point, and is there something I can look for there? For instance, my reoccurring Tuesday recordings are already showing in the Pending list, but Wednesday's are not. When should I expect them?

By the way, one small enhancement request would be to have the date included in the recording log as well as the time. It'd make it a bit easier to see what was going on, and when.

Thanks,
Tim

[Pioneer4x4]

At what point do reoccurring recordings get added to the Pending list? What's the critical point, and is there something I can look for there? For instance, my reoccurring Tuesday recordings are already showing in the Pending list, but Wednesday's are not. When should I expect them?

I think they get added as soon as an EPG update gets done. Can you see the shows in the guide? How many days of EPG do you have?

[wtg]

I see data in the EPG through Wednesday at 8 pm. My first Wednesday recordings are at 9pm, so I presume after tonight's EPG update I should expect to see my Wednesday shows appear in the Pending list.

[Pioneer4x4]

That sounds like it. You can also change the amount of days of EPG you get. I get 14, so I can plan way ahead of time. The downside is I almost go burnt on shows getting reshceduled. Once they are in the EPG, if the network reschedules, you won't know, unless you check another source.

You could also do a manual update now and check if they show up, but it sounds like everything is working.

[sub]

What's the critical point, and is there something I can look for there?

The start of the recording is the critical point. This is where I would be looking in the logs for any errors.

[sub]

I see data in the EPG through Wednesday at 8 pm. My first Wednesday recordings are at 9pm, so I presume after tonight's EPG update I should expect to see my Wednesday shows appear in the Pending list.

correct

[wtg]

The start of the recording is the critical point. This is where I would be looking in the logs for any errors.

Assuming the shows made it to the pending list, which is what I suspect didn't happen or I'd have seen something in last week's log.

I just increased the number of days of EPG data that gets downloaded and ran a manual EPG update, and the reoccurring recordings I missed last Wed and Thurs now show as Pending for this week. I guess I'll just have to keep an eye on them and make sure they don't get deleted. I'm curious if my problem is really related to trouble with the "Don't Record Duplicates" setting. I'm not sure why it would have been a problem since all 3 shows were new episodes last week, but maybe the EPG data was messed up or perhaps it's something else.

Thanks again.

[sub]

Yes, if you've enabled the 'Dont record duplicates' setting, then this is the possible cause. The logic for this is only as good as the show identifiers supplied by zap2it, and they are known to reuse codes for some shows.

Your best bet is probably to disable the 'dont record duplicates' setting.