So close to watching TV !

buzzawak · 2006-09-25, 10:52

[Area: Hardware support
MP Version: 09-25-2006-00-58-rev10475
Skin: Blue Two
Windows: XP Pro Ver 5.1.2600 SP 2 Build 2600
CPU Type: AMD athlon XP 2800+
Memory: 1.5Gig DDR PC3200
Motherboard Chipset: Gigabyte GV-7VT600 1394
Video Card: GigaByte Radeo 9800 Pro 265MB
Video Card Driver: AIT catalyst 6.9
Video Card Resolution: 1280 X 960
Video Codec Type & Version: Zulu HDTV Viduo Decoder (BDA) 3.1.89.0
Audio Codec Type & Version: Dvico AC3 Decoder2
TV Card: DVB-t-Hybrid
TV Card Type: FusionHDTV
TV Card Driver: FusionHDTV 88x, WDM
Log: Log isn't getting created

Synopsis: I am working at adding support for my card. (following instruction from the "Add TVcard to natively supported list"

1) Cant find the "CaptureCardDefinitions.xml" file in the MediaPortal directory has this been replaced with
the file "CaptureCards.xml"?

2) The direction said to cut and paste a section for a working card to the bottom of the file. Only card listed in the "captureCards.xml" is my one.

Any help is most welcome

Buzzawak

Marcusb · 2006-09-25, 13:36

Nope, you should have a "capturecarddefinitions.xml" file in the Mediaportal root directory. Then MediaPortal makes the CaptureCards one in the sub directory specifically for your card. Make sure to check the root directory.
Copy to the bottom of the definitions file then see if MP detects it.

I would have thought your card would already be supported though.

buzzawak · 2006-09-25, 14:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcusb

Nope, you should have a "capturecarddefinitions.xml" file in the Mediaportal root directory. Then MediaPortal makes the CaptureCards one in the sub directory specifically for your card. Make sure to check the root directory.
Copy to the bottom of the definitions file then see if MP detects it.

I would have thought your card would already be supported though.

Well I am a Silly Billy, I had a look a MediaPortal a few months ago when I first got my card because the software that came with it was SH%t. Recently reinstalled MediaPortal on another directory to give it another go and have been looking for the capturecarddefinition file in the older install.

My card is listed in the captureCarddefinition file but its only 1/2 working in that
The card is being picked up and it finds all the channels when scanning and I can access the digital radio stations. But when I select a station TV (with video) I get a ½ second of sound (no Video) then it freezes

Where would you recommend I start looking ?

Michael

Marcusb · 2006-09-25, 16:54

I'd probably start with the Audio and Video codecs. Try the default MPA and MPV ones and also make sure you have the latest version of MP (0.2) and the latest stable patch that goes with it, bringing you to 0.02.04 I think.

It sounds like your card is working and something else is to blame. Try checking the log files and see what the last few entries are. Post them using pastebin as described in the support forum and then we can see what could be th issue.

Don't worry, you're almost there ;-)

Paranoid Delusion · 2006-09-25, 20:47

Also download latest drivers for your card 3.41 at moment.

regards

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buzzawak Portal User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	So close to watching TV ! [Area: Hardware support MP Version: 09-25-2006-00-58-rev10475 Skin: Blue Two Windows: XP Pro Ver 5.1.2600 SP 2 Build 2600 CPU Type: AMD athlon XP 2800+ Memory: 1.5Gig DDR PC3200 Motherboard Chipset: Gigabyte GV-7VT600 1394 Video Card: GigaByte Radeo 9800 Pro 265MB Video Card Driver: AIT catalyst 6.9 Video Card Resolution: 1280 X 960 Video Codec Type & Version: Zulu HDTV Viduo Decoder (BDA) 3.1.89.0 Audio Codec Type & Version: Dvico AC3 Decoder2 TV Card: DVB-t-Hybrid TV Card Type: FusionHDTV TV Card Driver: FusionHDTV 88x, WDM Log: Log isn't getting created Synopsis: I am working at adding support for my card. (following instruction from the "Add TVcard to natively supported list" 1) Cant find the "CaptureCardDefinitions.xml" file in the MediaPortal directory has this been replaced with the file "CaptureCards.xml"? 2) The direction said to cut and paste a section for a working card to the bottom of the file. Only card listed in the "captureCards.xml" is my one. Any help is most welcome Buzzawak

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2006-09-25, 13:36	#2 (permalink)
Marcusb Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,933 Thanks: 67 Thanked 28 Times in 28 Posts Country: My System	Nope, you should have a "capturecarddefinitions.xml" file in the Mediaportal root directory. Then MediaPortal makes the CaptureCards one in the sub directory specifically for your card. Make sure to check the root directory. Copy to the bottom of the definitions file then see if MP detects it. I would have thought your card would already be supported though.

2006-09-25, 16:54	#4 (permalink)
Marcusb Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,933 Thanks: 67 Thanked 28 Times in 28 Posts Country: My System	I'd probably start with the Audio and Video codecs. Try the default MPA and MPV ones and also make sure you have the latest version of MP (0.2) and the latest stable patch that goes with it, bringing you to 0.02.04 I think. It sounds like your card is working and something else is to blame. Try checking the log files and see what the last few entries are. Post them using pastebin as described in the support forum and then we can see what could be th issue. Don't worry, you're almost there ;-)