Cannot record one specific HD channel

[csloth]

Hi

 

When I schedule a recording for one specific channel, DVBViewer starts as scheduled, and it seems to begin recording as well. But when the recording is supposed to be finished, the .ts file is only approx 85mb, theres no picture or sound and playback stops after one second. All other channels work fine (at least I haven't had this problem with any other channel).

 

The channel is encrypted and I suspect that could be the issue. But then theres no problems on the other encrypted channels. Any suggestions?

 

I'm using DVBViewer 4.2.1 and Technisat Cablestar combo hd ci

 

Thanks.

Edited June 19, 2010 by csloth

[majstang]

Try the StreamPatcher plugin in download section for the channel with the issue. You may suffer from the "lazy CAM" issue. Information about the plugin here http://www.DVBViewer.tv/forum/topic/34363-way-to-fix-channels-with-wrong-aspect-ratio/page__st__15__p__249793#entry249793

 

In creating patch files manual point 2...instead of

PatchType=16:9

it should be

PatchType=ScrambledFlag

Edited June 19, 2010 by majstang

[csloth]

Thanks, but still no luck.

 

I've noticed that if I do the following when the channel is tuned and displayed correctly:

 

1. shutdown DVBViewer

2. remove the tuner and plug it in again

3. restart DVBViewer

 

Then, the channel will often tune with no picture as well, but there's sound. And if I rebuild graph the picture will show. I guess the same thing happens when I try to record. There doesn't seem to be a problem if the channel wasn't "in tune" when DVBViewer was shut down.

 

Is there a way to make DVBViewer rebuild graph / retune the channel automatically eg 30. seconds before a scheduled recording starts. Because it's as if it needs to tries before it works?

 

Other suggestions are also welcome. Thanks!