[ubuntu-mythtv] Disable lirc blaster?

[Mario Limonciello]

Dave,

This is quite a peculiar problem.  Does it persist with a modern (2.6.38)
kernel such as that in Mythbuntu 11.04?  If so, are there any messages in
dmesg to accompany the IR storm?


On Sat, Jan 22, 2011 at 10:47, David Lambert <dave at lambsys.com> wrote:

> I am running a stock Mythbuntu with a DELL/WindowsMedia remote control. All
> works well except when I first turn on the system after a considerable down
> time. The symptoms are then that the IR receiver appears to go into a
> blaster mode for several tens of seconds during which time any attempt at
> remote control of any device is obviously sluggish and unreliable. I am
> presuming that MythTv is attempting to issue some IR commands, but I am
> mystified as to why. Is there any way of simply disabling the blaster lirc
> functions? The only components I need to control are an internal Hauppauge
> DTV tuner, and an external cable box connected by firewire. Obviously just
> waiting a minute or two for the "IR storm" to stop would be a solution for
> the patient ;-)
>
> Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Dave.
>
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