Multiseat: no video on remote client

[putkonen]

TV-Server Version: MediaPortal SVN-Snapshot:-04-25-2008 22-38h - Revision:18951
MediaPortal Version: MediaPortal SVN-Snapshot:-04-25-2008 22-38h - Revision:18951
MediaPortal Skin: Indigo
Windows Version: XP Pro 2002 SP2
CPU Type: AMD X2 BE-2300
HDD: Samsung SATA 500 GB
Memory: 2 GB DDR2
Motherboard: Asus M2N-VM DH
Video Card: ASUS EAH2400
Video Card Driver: 7.12
Sound Card: SoundMAX integrated
Sound Card AC3: coaxial out
Sound Card Driver: 5.10.1.6110
1. TV Card: Cinergy 1200 DVB-C
1. TV Card Type: DVB-C
1. TV Card Driver: 4.8.3.18
2. TV Card: Cinergy 1200 DVB-C
2. TV Card Type: DVB-C
2. TV Card Driver: 4.8.3.18
3. TV Card:
3. TV Card Type:
3. TV Card Driver:
4. TV Card:
4. TV Card Type:
4. TV Card Driver:
MPEG2 Video Codec:
MPEG2 Audio Codec:
h.264 Video Codec:
Satelite/CableTV Provider:
HTPC Case: Antec Fusion V2
Cooling:
Power Supply: Antec 430W
Remote: MCE Remote
TV:
TV - HTPC Connection: Sub-D

I can access TV server and see all the TV channels and names of recorded shows, however I'm unable to playback the material. Locally on the same machine where I have TVServer it works well.

I should've installed all hotfixes and font size is normal. I haven't tried using remote client for a couple of months, but back then it did work.

Logs reveal some errors:

2008-04-26 22:53:20.890625 [ERROR][MPMain]: Unable to load control. exceptionystem.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
at MediaPortal.GUI.Library.GUIWindow.LoadControl(XmlN ode node, IDictionary defines)
2008-04-26 22:53:51.625000 [ERROR][MPMain]: TSReaderPlayer:exception while creating DShow graph Attempted to read or write protected memory. This is often an indication that other memory is corrupt. at DirectShowLib.IGraphBuilder.Render(IPin ppinOut)
at MediaPortal.Player.TSReaderPlayer.GetInterfaces(St ring filename)
2008-04-26 22:53:51.625000 [ERROR][MPMain]: TSReaderPlayer:GetInterfaces() failed

Btw, I've read this post:
No picture on remote client pc

But my TVserver PC has only one IP.

[ronilse]

Hi,
Seems like something went wrong(TSReader.ax doesn't seem to be registered) when you applied the svn, so try to apply it again..

Regards
Roy

[Juppe]

Hallo, I think I have the same problem here. MediaPortal SVN-Snapshot:-04-25-2008 22-38h - Revision:18951

[putkonen]

I reinstalled the SVN, but in vain.

[ronilse]

Hi,
Then attach your new logs to see if it got registered this time.
Also try to disable firewall to see if it helps

Regards
Roy

[putkonen]

Originally Posted by ronilse

Hi,
Then attach your new logs to see if it got registered this time.
Also try to disable firewall to see if it helps

Regards
Roy

Thanks - disabling Windows firewall on the CLIENT side did the trick! (It's already disabled in server side.)

Btw, MediaPortal was already listed as an exception in XP's firewall config - what could one do in the FW to enable client? I would not like to disable to FW altogether.

[ronilse]

Hi,
If you installed using deploytool it should add MediaPortal correct to Firewall rules(if you use Windows) & Firewall should ask you when it blocks ports. At least here it does.

Regards
Roy

[Juppe]

TV-Server Version: 1.0 RC1 svn 18951
MediaPortal Version: 1.0 RC1 svn 18951
MediaPortal Skin: Blue Two
Windows Version: Win XP SP2
CPU Type: Intel Pentium D 3,2GHz
HDD: 160 GB
Memory: 1024 MB
Motherboard: Rio (GA-8TRC410MNF-RH)
Video Card:
Video Card Driver:
Sound Card: Realtek ALC 655 (Integrated)
Sound Card AC3:
Sound Card Driver:
1. TV Card: Hauppauge WINTV-HVR 1300
1. TV Card Type: analog, DVB-T
1. TV Card Driver:
2. TV Card: Hauppauge WINTV-PVR 500
2. TV Card Type: analog
2. TV Card Driver:
3. TV Card:
3. TV Card Type:
3. TV Card Driver:
4. TV Card:
4. TV Card Type:
4. TV Card Driver:
MPEG2 Video Codec: NVidia PureVideo
MPEG2 Audio Codec:
h.264 Video Codec:
Satelite/CableTV Provider:
HTPC Case: Silverstone LC11M
Cooling:
Power Supply:
Remote: Hauppauge MCE
TV: Samsung LCD
TV - HTPC Connection: VGA.

I'm using ZoneAlarm as firewall, what program shall I open the firewall for on the client and on the server, see if thats the problem? I've opened it for the program that the doc says.

[ronilse]

Hi,
Juppe, according to the logs your problem wasn't the same(log wise), but usually to test you should disable firwall on both. If that does it you have to open ports for MediaPortal & Configuration on client comp & for TVServer & "sqlserver" & "sqlbrowser" should be enough.

Regards
Roy

[Juppe]

What was my problem according to my logs?