Getting black screen on PCH for GB-PVR

[Barsk]

Hi!

I have just set up the GB-PVR -> PCH streaming and this is my experiance. Firstly though I would really like to congratulate Mvallevand and Sub for a truly fantastic job! Great work guys!

1) I followed the installation and survival guide to the letter.
2) I have a CRT PAL 16:9 TV so I set -m pal and corresponding width and height in config.xml
3) I have telnet connection Ok.
4) I started the GB-PVR client on the PCH. First time perfect result! No problems at all.

The I started fiddling a little with config.xml and the command line options.
Then I got the black screen problem. The client does not display a picture, so I havet to reboot the PCH for every try.

So I tried to reset every change I had done, even downloading all script files and client again and reinstall them. No luck.
Then I tried to telnet the PCH and start the mvpmcx2 client manually to see what is going on. And then - instant success!! The client started without problems. And then I could easily start GB-PVR from PCH the normal way again. Until reboot of the PCH - back to black screen problem AGAIN.
I am really at a loss here. What is going on?
When I start the client manually the first time and then skip out to the telnet.html page I can start GB-PVR fine, but not from a fresh reboot.
The command line options are the same from manual start as from scripted start.

Really strange IMHO...

I have S-video hooked up and I have also created a SCART cable (as described in a HOW-TO on NMT forums). Both are hooked up and producing video fine - when it is functioning properly. I Think the Video settings are Component PAL + SCART On from PCH config. That seemed to produce the best picture.

[mvallevand]

Loading GB-PVR is a two step process. You have to start the Telnet script after each fresh boot and then run the GBPVR script when you want to load GB-PVR.

Martin

[Barsk]

Loading GB-PVR is a two step process. You have to start the Telnet script after each fresh boot and then run the GBPVR script when you want to load GB-PVR.

Martin

Ah thanks!

So simple... That was NOT clear to from the install guide though I merely thought the telnet step was for troubleshooting.

Could these two be combined somehow? Or is the scripting support on the PCH too limited? I think the extra step might be limiting on the WAF side

/Barsk

[mvallevand]

Frankly, I think you guys aren't giving your wives enough credit on this one, and their ignorance can easily be overcome. Since many of you don't, I will distribute a third script that calls each of these.

I think Stylus' suggestion from last week is much better than simply combining scripts, I just haven't gotten to it.

Martin

[Barsk]

Frankly, I think you guys aren't giving your wives enough credit on this one, and their ignorance can easily be overcome. Since many of you don't, I will distribute a third script that calls each of these.

I think Stylus' suggestion from last week is much better than simply combining scripts, I just haven't gotten to it.

Martin

Ok, actually I am giving my wife quite a bit of credit on this. She is smart enough to handle this. I was merely concerned for all the other wives
The drawback of the two-step method is that it includes extra steps and waiting though wich affects us all.

I actually tried to chain these scripts together, but I failed to get it to work. My shell scripting abilities are a bit rusty I must confess though...

[wpialum]

Loading GB-PVR is a two step process. You have to start the Telnet script after each fresh boot and then run the GBPVR script when you want to load GB-PVR.

Martin

Matrin,

Can you please add this note to the survival guide? It was not obvious to me either, and it may be helpful for new users.

But, I just got my PCH the other day, and after very little set up, I'm using GBPVR. Great job! Thanks

Marc

[Lindsay]

Frankly, I think you guys aren't giving your wives enough credit on this one, and their ignorance can easily be overcome. .......
Martin

Hey, Martin, you haven't met my wife!!

[mvallevand]

Hey, Martin, you haven't met my wife!!

No, in fact I was thinking I may never have met anyone from NZ. I've met several Australians doing their "walkabouts" here, but I guess you guys drink at home.

Martin

[Lindsay]

Wow, never met any Kiwis? You don't know what you have been missing! Just let me know when you plan to visit "GBPVR's hometown" and I will find you a bed!

[wbree]

Unfortunately I have still a black screen after starting GB-PVR.
Starting of Telnetd gives "started on port 23...."

Any suggestions?

Wilco