On Mon, Nov 2, 2009 at 7:03 PM, Roger <[email protected]> wrote: > On Mon, 2009-11-02 at 00:09 -0500, Michael Krufky wrote: >> On Sun, Nov 1, 2009 at 9:00 PM, Mike Isely <[email protected]> wrote: > >> >> Just curious as to whether we could expect (patched firmware?) which >> >> would fix the HVR-1950's 24/7 scanning for EPG data? >> > >> > The firmware doesn't do that scan, the application has to do it, like >> > MythTV. The firmware only does what it is told by the driver (e.g. >> > pvrusb2), which only does what it is told by the application (e.g. >> > MythTV)... >> > >> > >> >> >> >> >From what I understand, when tuners do scan for EPG data, they consume >> >> much more power then when actually in standby. >> > >> > Actually, in this case I doubt it makes any difference. The concept of >> > "scanning for EPG data" does not exist in the device. It's a function >> > of the application > > Granted, I've heard of devices consuming more power during scanning. > This was usually noticed by hotter devices "to the touch" when scanning > EPG vs. not scanning EPG, but I have not put a power meter to the > HVR-1950 -- nor any other devices for that fact. > > >> Roger, >> >> If you're using mythtv, enable the option "OPEN DVB CARD ON DEMAND" >> and disable the option to "USE ONAIR GUIDE" > > Hey Mike. But if I do this, then EPG data isn't downloaded. (Or, this > is what I've seen in the past.) > > When I get more time, I'll muddle around the mythtv stuff to see if > scans can be restricted to less then one hour a day, or so. But I'm > sure this has already been discussed or thought of during coding. > > And, due to all the previous notes on the mailing list concerning the > scans causing other problems, likely already been discussed.
I dont bother with EPG scans -- I am *much* happier with the guide data provided by schedules direct. For $20 / year, you cant go wrong! -Mike _______________________________________________ pvrusb2 mailing list [email protected] http://www.isely.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/pvrusb2
