A couple of problems i've been experiencing [devs please read]

[vpamir]

Hello all,

I downloaded the MediaPortal 0.2.3.0 RC1 version, installed and configured. these are the problems i've been experiencing.

1. When using some video and audio decoder configurations (MPV and MPA for example), the sound gets choppy after ~5 min. of TV watching. Dscaler ones are just fine.

2. The right arrow button on my keyboard and on my media center remote doesn't work. (this is the most annoying one) PARTIALLY SOLVED by this post

3. The timeshifting doesn't work at all. It gives "failed to start timeshifting, unable to start timeshifting" error. Then it's not possible to turn on the TV again without exiting and starting MP again because it now gives the "unable to connect to mpg2 pin" error.

4. Some weird issue is that i needed to change all the uppercase "i" characters with the lowercase one of the file names in the skin folder to make MP initialize the skin correctly.

5. I tried all the volume settings configurations but when i turn down the volume i can't turn it up again. sometimes it goes up like 2 or 3 bar and stucks there, i can turn it down though. SOLVED by this post

6. Pressing the Alt+Enter combination while watching fullscreen TV gives me a window with menu bar and solid white inside, TV seems to run because the sounds keep going.

I'm using windows vista ultimate and flydvb-trio tv card. I'll look forward for your replies regarding these issues and try to respond in any way which may be any help.

TV-Server Version: i don't use it so i don't know
MediaPortal Version: 0.2.3.0 RC1
MediaPortal Skin: BlueTwo & BlueTwo Wide
Windows Version: Microsoft Windows Version 6.0 (Build 6000) Vista Ultimate
CPU Type: Intel Pentium 4 CPU 3.20Ghz (HT Enabled)
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 40 Gb. 7200 RPM HD
Memory: 2x512 MB. Kingston Dual-Channel DDR400
Motherboard: BIOSTAR P4M80-M4
Motherboard Chipset: VIA P4M800 / VT8237
Motherboard Bios: 4M80M830.BF
Video Card: APPHIRE RADEON X1600 PRO 256MB DDR2 AGP
Video Card Driver: Catalyst 7.6
Sound Card: SoundBlaster Live 5.1!
Sound Card AC3: SoundBlaster Live 5.1!
Sound Card Driver: kX Audio Driver, kX Mixer - Version: 5, 10, 00, 3538 - debug
1. TV Card: FlyDVB Trio (Model No. : LR319STA)
1. TV Card Type: Digital/Analog Hybrid
1. TV Card Driver: LifeView 06.02.2007 v13.35.4.1
2. TV Card:
2. TV Card Type:
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: Dscaler, MPV, Nvidia PureVideo, ffdshow
MPEG2 Audio Codec: Dscaler, MPA, Nvidia PureVideo, ffdshow
Satelite/CableTV Provider: my dish
HTPC Case:
Cooling: enough
Power Supply: 550W
Remote: Media Center Remote Model:1039
TV:
TV - HTPC Connection:

[Spragleknas]

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MediaPortal Version: 0.2.3 RC1 + SVN
MediaPortal Skin: B2 (whenever finding a bug)
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HDD: Samsung 250GB
Memory: 2 x 512 MB GEiL Value (PC3200)@333 MHz
Motherboard: Well... whatever is on the AOpen EY855 (SFF)
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Motherboard Bios: 1.05
Video Card: PNY 6200 / 128MB (AGP)
Video Card Driver: Latest
Sound Card: Onboard, ALC 665
Sound Card AC3: Coax -> Z-5500
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Satelite/CableTV Provider:
HTPC Case: AOpen EY855
Cooling: CPU: Stock fan GPU: Heatsink
Power Supply: 270W AOpen - modified fan
Remote: MCE w/teletext
TV: 42" Tatung (1080p LCD)
TV - HTPC Connection: S-video

[vpamir]

here you are

first message updated.

[vuego]

Originally Posted by vpamir

3. The timeshifting doesn't work at all. It gives "failed to start timeshifting, unable to start timeshifting" error. Then it's not possible to turn on the TV again without exiting and starting MP again because it now gives the "unable to connect to mpg2 pin" error.

MP is not given access to write the timeshifting file in Vista for some reason but it will if you run it with administrator privileges. Open up properties for the MP launch icon and in Advanced select to run as Administrator.