HD-PVR Error -4,0x8007001f Error in Playback

[Xiphoid]

I am having this recurring (and very annoying) lock-up where SageTV returns an error on playback and it causes my system to do all sorts of weird things...I usually lose IR remote functionality, etc.

The only way I can recover is to shut down SageTV service, close SageTV and restart the IR application.

The funny thing is that I get the error sometimes even when I'm not playing something back (like if I am recording something while I'm sleeping).

I have the latest drivers for the HD-PVR installed (1.053), and other than this problem they work better than the original drivers it shipped with. Any ideas?

[mistergq]

how are you recording audio?

[Xiphoid]

With stereo inputs, not with optical

[Beefcake550]

is your stb set to output a constant output type (720p, 1080i, 480i, etc) or is it set to output whatever the current channel is? If the latter, try setting the STB to that it thinks you only have a 720p capable TV and should only ever output @ 720p.

If that doesn't solve your problem, you may need to add a delay in the tuning section of the .properties file for Sage. I forget the exact name, but it's something like "delay_wait_<something>". It's set to 0 by default and I have mine set to 4000 (ms) to aviod any problems.

Good luck.

[joey3002]

beefcake, what do you mean by "stb"

I am having the same issue. I have a 1600 and a 2250. I was getting it on all 3 tuners yesterday. I updated all drivers last night, and now when I record 3 shows at once, I only get it on the 2250, not the 1600.

I am running dvi-hdmi on tv, and optical out.

Thanks

[Beefcake550]

stb = Set Top Box

i.e. - the box that your service provider gives you that is connected to the input of the HD-PVR.

[joey3002]

ok, darn, then that is not my issue.. no cable box in my system. Straight cable to the 1600 and 2250.

In the Sage.properties page, do you mean:
mmc/encoders/-112107779/delay_to_wait_after_tuning=0
mmc/encoders/1243213672/delay_to_wait_after_tuning=0
mmc/encoders/1681743986/delay_to_wait_after_tuning=0


Each tuner has its own setting?

Thanks

[Fluffdaddy]

Originally Posted by Xiphoid

I am having this recurring (and very annoying) lock-up where SageTV returns an error on playback and it causes my system to do all sorts of weird things...I usually lose IR remote functionality, etc.

The only way I can recover is to shut down SageTV service, close SageTV and restart the IR application.

The funny thing is that I get the error sometimes even when I'm not playing something back (like if I am recording something while I'm sleeping).

I have the latest drivers for the HD-PVR installed (1.053), and other than this problem they work better than the original drivers it shipped with. Any ideas?

Have you found a fix for your problem?

it's driving me nuts

[joey3002]

i upgraded to latest beta.. that fixed all issues.. now im watching tv

[Beefcake550]

joey3002:
glad to hear you are all set. Just for reference, yes, I was talking about "delay_to_wait_after_tuning=0" and setting that to 4000.

-Brian

[schmitcj]

I also had this problem. At first the error would just show up, even though the recording was fine. A system reboot would fix the problem. However, last week, I would get the error and my HDPVR would only record about 20-30 min at a time. My HDPVR unit was sitting on top of my STB and was very hot to the touch on the underside. I moved it next to the STB and also set the STB to only output to 720P. One or the other has resolved the issue.

BTW, I only use the HD100 media extenders (no PC-based Sage clients), so I have no experience with decoders.

[Savage1701]

Just a couple thoughts:

1. I put a 120mm fan under my HD-PVR with a 1/2" spacers between the fan bottom and HD-PVR to eliminate the fan's dead spot. It's powered off one of those molex-output PCI brackets that let you get power outside of your computer. About $4 on Ebay.

2. Newer versions of TME hide the Arcsoft decoder. Their is a workaround for that in this forum, but it's kind of in depth, at least for me. I use the original install disc that came with my HD-PVR and refuse all upgrades. Don't upgrade the HD-PVR driver or TME won't work. If you are getting this issue on playback of HD-PVR material, add the delay, of course, and try using the Arcsoft DirectShow H.264 decoder. I am using a Sapphire 3650 card. Modest, but I can do all HW acceleration and 3D acceleration as the highest level of overlay (EVR I think).

You can also get a free trial of the MainConcepts H.264 Decoder. It has a utility that lets you toggle HW acceleration on and off. Cyberlink will sell you a H.264 decoder, as will Core. BTW, newer versions of PowerDVD hide their decoders as well. I've got an old version of that as well. Just register it and raise the merit. You don't really need to do that with the decoders you buy or try as they are not hidden on purpose, of course.

3. I have my STB set to either 480i for my analog tier or 1080i for my HD stuff. That does not seem to mess up my HD-PVR.

4. Turn off thumbnails and video in window until you get this fixed or it will just throw non-stop errors at you.

Just a few thoughts that worked for me. I think the right decoder is the main thing, and make sure if necessary that you have all the right drivers and such your card needs to allow apps to access its HW acceleration. I think ATI bundles much of its stuff seperately, including stuff to get at HW accleration, but I can't say for sure. I pretty much downloaded the kitchen sink for my card.

[leagle]

I can confirm that moving the HD-PVR off of the STB stops this error. It didn't even feel that warm to me, but I was getting the error consistently when I tried to watch a show while it was recording, and some other random times. I already had the STB set to 720p only and I was still getting the error. Since moving the HD-PVR, I was able to watch many hours of football on Sunday and Monday while the games were recording without a single blip.

HD-PVR Rev. D2, Driver v1.5.6
Motorola HD QIP 7100-1 STB (Fios)
Using Hauppauge IR Blaster for channel change (Firewire changing is this weekend's project)

[HD_Jedi]

I had the LiveTV playback problem. The Hauppauge HD PVR could record but it had a playback error.
The answer for me was to set the following under Detailed Setup.

Video Renderer: Default
MPEG2 Video Decoder Filter: Default
MPEG4 Playback: SageTV Player
H.264 Video Decoder Filter: Arcsoft Video Decoder
DScaler Interlacing Filter: Disabled
Audio Render: Default
MPEG2 Audio Decoder Filter: Default
Audio Playback Delay: 0