[linux-dvb] Still unclear how to use Hauppage HVR-950 and v4l-dvb

[linux-dvb] Still unclear how to use Hauppage HVR-950 and v4l-dvb

[Jonathan Coles]

It would really help if there was a single set of instructions specific 
to the HVR-950 with tests at each stage. I'm really confused as to the 
status of my installation.

I compiled the firmware according to the instructions on 
http://linuxtv.org/repo/. The result:

$ lsusb
Bus 005 Device 002: ID 2040:7200 Hauppauge

On the other hand, dmesg reports:

[   17.247610] usb 5-2: new high speed USB device using ehci_hcd and 
address 2
[   17.380387] usb 5-2: unable to read config index 0 descriptor/all
[   17.380434] usb 5-2: can't read configurations, error -71

Is my firmware is properly installed or not?

I'm trying to follow the instructions on your 
*How_to_install_DVB_device_drivers* wiki, but some vital details are 
missing. Which modules do I look for in lsmod? The 
Hauppauge_Computer_Works Wiki doesn't provide this information for the 
HVR-950. The instructions at 
http://u32.net/MythTV/WinTV-HVR-950/index.html indicate that the 
required modules are either em28xx or au0828 and au8522. I have 
modprobe'd these, but still have nothing in /dev/dvb.

Any ideas as to what I am missing or how I can troubleshoot this?



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Re: [linux-dvb] Still unclear how to use Hauppage HVR-950 and v4l-dvb

[Devin Heitmueller]

On Sun, Sep 21, 2008 at 10:22 AM, Jonathan Coles <jcoles0727@rogers.com> wrote:
> It would really help if there was a single set of instructions specific
> to the HVR-950 with tests at each stage. I'm really confused as to the
> status of my installation.
>
> I compiled the firmware according to the instructions on
> http://linuxtv.org/repo/. The result:
>
> $ lsusb
> Bus 005 Device 002: ID 2040:7200 Hauppauge

Hold the phone!  You don't have an HVR-950.  You have an HVR-950Q.
Please be sure to mention this in all future messages, since it's a
totally different device and the HVR-950 directions do not apply.

I'm not sure whether the HVR-950Q support has been merged yet.  Steven
could comment on that.  I suspect it's still in a separate branch,
which would mean you would need to do an hg clone of a different tree.

Devin

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Re: [linux-dvb] Still unclear how to use Hauppage HVR-950 and v4l-dvb

[Michael Krufky]

Devin Heitmueller wrote:
> On Sun, Sep 21, 2008 at 10:22 AM, Jonathan Coles <jcoles0727@rogers.com> wrote:
>> It would really help if there was a single set of instructions specific
>> to the HVR-950 with tests at each stage. I'm really confused as to the
>> status of my installation.
>>
>> I compiled the firmware according to the instructions on
>> http://linuxtv.org/repo/. The result:
>>
>> $ lsusb
>> Bus 005 Device 002: ID 2040:7200 Hauppauge
> 
> Hold the phone!  You don't have an HVR-950.  You have an HVR-950Q.
> Please be sure to mention this in all future messages, since it's a
> totally different device and the HVR-950 directions do not apply.
> 
> I'm not sure whether the HVR-950Q support has been merged yet.  Steven
> could comment on that.  I suspect it's still in a separate branch,
> which would mean you would need to do an hg clone of a different tree.


HVR950Q ATSC / QAM is supported in the master development repository, and it is in upstream 2.6.26 and later.

You need the xc5000 firmware.

[   17.247610] usb 5-2: new high speed USB device using ehci_hcd and 
address 2
[   17.380387] usb 5-2: unable to read config index 0 descriptor/all
[   17.380434] usb 5-2: can't read configurations, error -71


^^ This is not a firmware problem, but looks fishy.  If using the latest drivers from linuxtv.org doesnt work for you, then try another USB port, or confirm that it also works in windows.

Good Luck,

Mike

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Re: [linux-dvb] Still unclear how to use Hauppage HVR-950 and v4l-dvb

[Jonathan Coles]

Michael Krufky wrote:
> Devin Heitmueller wrote:
>   
>> On Sun, Sep 21, 2008 at 10:22 AM, Jonathan Coles <jcoles0727@rogers.com> wrote:
>>     
>>> It would really help if there was a single set of instructions specific
>>> to the HVR-950 with tests at each stage. I'm really confused as to the
>>> status of my installation.
>>>
>>> I compiled the firmware according to the instructions on
>>> http://linuxtv.org/repo/. The result:
>>>
>>> $ lsusb
>>> Bus 005 Device 002: ID 2040:7200 Hauppauge
>>>       
>> Hold the phone!  You don't have an HVR-950.  You have an HVR-950Q.
>> Please be sure to mention this in all future messages, since it's a
>> totally different device and the HVR-950 directions do not apply.
>>
>> I'm not sure whether the HVR-950Q support has been merged yet.  Steven
>> could comment on that.  I suspect it's still in a separate branch,
>> which would mean you would need to do an hg clone of a different tree.
>>     
>
>
> HVR950Q ATSC / QAM is supported in the master development repository, and it is in upstream 2.6.26 and later.
>
> You need the xc5000 firmware.
>
> [   17.247610] usb 5-2: new high speed USB device using ehci_hcd and 
> address 2
> [   17.380387] usb 5-2: unable to read config index 0 descriptor/all
> [   17.380434] usb 5-2: can't read configurations, error -71
>
>
> ^^ This is not a firmware problem, but looks fishy.  If using the latest drivers from linuxtv.org doesnt work for you, then try another USB port, or confirm that it also works in windows.
>
> Good Luck,
>
> Mike
>   
Thanks guys!

The box says HVR-950 on it and that the device "Cannot receive digital 
cable TV". However, the device itself is labeled "NTSC/ATSC/QAM HD TV 
receiver" and there is a small, stylized Q following the "950". Great! I 
got this on sale. Lack of QAM support was my reason for not buying 
earlier at the usual price. Perhaps the store didn't realize that this 
is the newer model.

I had added the XC5000 firmware, dvb-fe-xc5000-1.1.fw, in case I had a 
950Q. But if, as you say, I need a later kernel, that might be why it 
doesn't work. I have kernel 2.6.24-19.

I'll look for more info on linuxtv.org. Perhaps I just need to wait a 
little for the support for this to be developed.

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Re: [linux-dvb] Still unclear how to use Hauppage HVR-950 and v4l-dvb

[BOUWSMA Barry]

On Sun, 21 Sep 2008, Jonathan Coles wrote:

> [   17.247610] usb 5-2: new high speed USB device using ehci_hcd and 
> address 2
> [   17.380387] usb 5-2: unable to read config index 0 descriptor/all
> [   17.380434] usb 5-2: can't read configurations, error -71

This is a problem (I see it from time to time) when the USB
stack or hardware wets itself.  Some of my solutions have been
*  disconnect and reconnect the device...
*  use a different USB port
*  if an external USB hub is involved, disconnect and reconnect
   that (sometimes certain ports fly south for no obvious reason)
*  if needed, disconnect and reconnect power to any USB hubs or
   other devices (like if your device gets powered elsewhere)
*  if nothing else works, reboot your machine,
*  if that fails, completely power-cycle your machine, so that
   all hardware has a chance to reset and start from cold state.

In exceptional cases, your hardware could have somehow been
damaged, if a particular USB port always gives this type of error.


hope that's useful
barry bouwsma

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Re: [linux-dvb] Still unclear how to use Hauppage HVR-950 and v4l-dvb

[Michael Krufky]

Jonathan Coles wrote:
> Michael Krufky wrote:
>> Devin Heitmueller wrote:
>>  
>>> On Sun, Sep 21, 2008 at 10:22 AM, Jonathan Coles
>>> <jcoles0727@rogers.com> wrote:
>>>    
>>>> It would really help if there was a single set of instructions
>>>> specific
>>>> to the HVR-950 with tests at each stage. I'm really confused as to the
>>>> status of my installation.
>>>>
>>>> I compiled the firmware according to the instructions on
>>>> http://linuxtv.org/repo/. The result:
>>>>
>>>> $ lsusb
>>>> Bus 005 Device 002: ID 2040:7200 Hauppauge
>>>>       
>>> Hold the phone!  You don't have an HVR-950.  You have an HVR-950Q.
>>> Please be sure to mention this in all future messages, since it's a
>>> totally different device and the HVR-950 directions do not apply.
>>>
>>> I'm not sure whether the HVR-950Q support has been merged yet.  Steven
>>> could comment on that.  I suspect it's still in a separate branch,
>>> which would mean you would need to do an hg clone of a different tree.
>>>     
>>
>>
>> HVR950Q ATSC / QAM is supported in the master development repository,
>> and it is in upstream 2.6.26 and later.
>>
>> You need the xc5000 firmware.
>>
>> [   17.247610] usb 5-2: new high speed USB device using ehci_hcd and
>> address 2
>> [   17.380387] usb 5-2: unable to read config index 0 descriptor/all
>> [   17.380434] usb 5-2: can't read configurations, error -71
>>
>>
>> ^^ This is not a firmware problem, but looks fishy.  If using the
>> latest drivers from linuxtv.org doesnt work for you, then try another
>> USB port, or confirm that it also works in windows.
>>
>> Good Luck,
>>
>> Mike
>>   
> Thanks guys!
>
> The box says HVR-950 on it and that the device "Cannot receive digital
> cable TV". However, the device itself is labeled "NTSC/ATSC/QAM HD TV
> receiver" and there is a small, stylized Q following the "950". Great!
> I got this on sale. Lack of QAM support was my reason for not buying
> earlier at the usual price. Perhaps the store didn't realize that this
> is the newer model.
>
> I had added the XC5000 firmware, dvb-fe-xc5000-1.1.fw, in case I had a
> 950Q. But if, as you say, I need a later kernel, that might be why it
> doesn't work. I have kernel 2.6.24-19.
>
> I'll look for more info on linuxtv.org. Perhaps I just need to wait a
> little for the support for this to be developed.
I am telling you that this device is already supported -- You must use
kernel version 2.6.26 or later, *or* you can use the latest modules from
linuxtv.org with your older kernel.

Check the howto for info about how to install the drivers:

http://linuxtv.org/repo


...and yes -- your stick does support QAM.


Regards,

Mike

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Re: [linux-dvb] Still unclear how to use Hauppage HVR-950 and v4l-dvb

[Steven Toth]

Michael Krufky wrote:
> Jonathan Coles wrote:
>> Michael Krufky wrote:
>>> Devin Heitmueller wrote:
>>>  
>>>> On Sun, Sep 21, 2008 at 10:22 AM, Jonathan Coles
>>>> <jcoles0727@rogers.com> wrote:
>>>>    
>>>>> It would really help if there was a single set of instructions
>>>>> specific
>>>>> to the HVR-950 with tests at each stage. I'm really confused as to the
>>>>> status of my installation.
>>>>>
>>>>> I compiled the firmware according to the instructions on
>>>>> http://linuxtv.org/repo/. The result:
>>>>>
>>>>> $ lsusb
>>>>> Bus 005 Device 002: ID 2040:7200 Hauppauge
>>>>>       
>>>> Hold the phone!  You don't have an HVR-950.  You have an HVR-950Q.
>>>> Please be sure to mention this in all future messages, since it's a
>>>> totally different device and the HVR-950 directions do not apply.
>>>>
>>>> I'm not sure whether the HVR-950Q support has been merged yet.  Steven
>>>> could comment on that.  I suspect it's still in a separate branch,
>>>> which would mean you would need to do an hg clone of a different tree.
>>>>     
>>>
>>> HVR950Q ATSC / QAM is supported in the master development repository,
>>> and it is in upstream 2.6.26 and later.
>>>
>>> You need the xc5000 firmware.
>>>
>>> [   17.247610] usb 5-2: new high speed USB device using ehci_hcd and
>>> address 2
>>> [   17.380387] usb 5-2: unable to read config index 0 descriptor/all
>>> [   17.380434] usb 5-2: can't read configurations, error -71
>>>
>>>
>>> ^^ This is not a firmware problem, but looks fishy.  If using the
>>> latest drivers from linuxtv.org doesnt work for you, then try another
>>> USB port, or confirm that it also works in windows.
>>>
>>> Good Luck,
>>>
>>> Mike
>>>   
>> Thanks guys!
>>
>> The box says HVR-950 on it and that the device "Cannot receive digital
>> cable TV". However, the device itself is labeled "NTSC/ATSC/QAM HD TV
>> receiver" and there is a small, stylized Q following the "950". Great!
>> I got this on sale. Lack of QAM support was my reason for not buying
>> earlier at the usual price. Perhaps the store didn't realize that this
>> is the newer model.
>>
>> I had added the XC5000 firmware, dvb-fe-xc5000-1.1.fw, in case I had a
>> 950Q. But if, as you say, I need a later kernel, that might be why it
>> doesn't work. I have kernel 2.6.24-19.
>>
>> I'll look for more info on linuxtv.org. Perhaps I just need to wait a
>> little for the support for this to be developed.
> I am telling you that this device is already supported -- You must use
> kernel version 2.6.26 or later, *or* you can use the latest modules from
> linuxtv.org with your older kernel.
> 
> Check the howto for info about how to install the drivers:
> 
> http://linuxtv.org/repo
> 
> 
> ...and yes -- your stick does support QAM.

Jonathan, this sticks works very nicely for me for ATSC and US digital 
cable services. I think you'll enjoy it!

If you have specific hvr-950q issues perhaps you could generate a new 
thread with the appropriate subject (for future reference to users with 
similar issues).

Regards,

Steve


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Re: [linux-dvb] Still unclear how to use Hauppage HVR-950 and v4l-dvb

[Jonathan Coles]

Michael Krufky wrote:
> Jonathan Coles wrote:
>   
>> Michael Krufky wrote:
>>     
>>> Devin Heitmueller wrote:
>>>  
>>>       
>>>> On Sun, Sep 21, 2008 at 10:22 AM, Jonathan Coles
>>>> <jcoles0727@rogers.com> wrote:
>>>>    
>>>>         
>>>>> It would really help if there was a single set of instructions
>>>>> specific
>>>>> to the HVR-950 with tests at each stage. I'm really confused as to the
>>>>> status of my installation.
>>>>>
>>>>> I compiled the firmware according to the instructions on
>>>>> http://linuxtv.org/repo/. The result:
>>>>>
>>>>> $ lsusb
>>>>> Bus 005 Device 002: ID 2040:7200 Hauppauge
>>>>>       
>>>>>           
>>>> Hold the phone!  You don't have an HVR-950.  You have an HVR-950Q.
>>>> Please be sure to mention this in all future messages, since it's a
>>>> totally different device and the HVR-950 directions do not apply.
>>>>
>>>> I'm not sure whether the HVR-950Q support has been merged yet.  Steven
>>>> could comment on that.  I suspect it's still in a separate branch,
>>>> which would mean you would need to do an hg clone of a different tree.
>>>>     
>>>>         
>>> HVR950Q ATSC / QAM is supported in the master development repository,
>>> and it is in upstream 2.6.26 and later.
>>>
>>> You need the xc5000 firmware.
>>>
>>> [   17.247610] usb 5-2: new high speed USB device using ehci_hcd and
>>> address 2
>>> [   17.380387] usb 5-2: unable to read config index 0 descriptor/all
>>> [   17.380434] usb 5-2: can't read configurations, error -71
>>>
>>>
>>> ^^ This is not a firmware problem, but looks fishy.  If using the
>>> latest drivers from linuxtv.org doesnt work for you, then try another
>>> USB port, or confirm that it also works in windows.
>>>
>>> Good Luck,
>>>
>>> Mike
>>>   
>>>       
>> Thanks guys!
>>
>> The box says HVR-950 on it and that the device "Cannot receive digital
>> cable TV". However, the device itself is labeled "NTSC/ATSC/QAM HD TV
>> receiver" and there is a small, stylized Q following the "950". Great!
>> I got this on sale. Lack of QAM support was my reason for not buying
>> earlier at the usual price. Perhaps the store didn't realize that this
>> is the newer model.
>>
>> I had added the XC5000 firmware, dvb-fe-xc5000-1.1.fw, in case I had a
>> 950Q. But if, as you say, I need a later kernel, that might be why it
>> doesn't work. I have kernel 2.6.24-19.
>>
>> I'll look for more info on linuxtv.org. Perhaps I just need to wait a
>> little for the support for this to be developed.
>>     
> I am telling you that this device is already supported -- You must use
> kernel version 2.6.26 or later, *or* you can use the latest modules from
> linuxtv.org with your older kernel.
>
> Check the howto for info about how to install the drivers:
>
> http://linuxtv.org/repo
>
>
> ...and yes -- your stick does support QAM.
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Mike
>   
You are right! I tried a different USB port and the device was recognized. 

My battle is now with me-tv. Its scan doesn't find anything. The scan 
program from v4l finds channels, but me-tv complains "There's an invalid 
channel record in the channels.conf file". If I put the v4l scan 
channels.conf in my .me-tv directory, me-tv complains that the file is 
not utf-8 encoded. Always another barrier. :-)

As Steve suggests, I'll start specific HVR-950Q threads for additional 
issues.



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