TV card added successfully in SETUP but not in MediaPortal

pglenn · 2006-01-08, 00:21

I have an older WINCAST tv card that I am attempting to setup (it is S/W encoder, I have a "real" card in the way). I go into the SETUP MEDIAPORTAL app and am able to add the card, and able to add the TUNER option and scan the channels there, but when I enter MEDIA PORTAL I get "No TV Card detected". Why does the SETUP detect the card the MP app does not? how can I get it to detect the card? I would really like to get this card working as it is the only one I gave for the moment.

Also, after exiting the MP app and going back into SETUP app, the tv card is no longer there... when I add it and exit and then re-enter SETUP the card is still there, only disapears when I enter the MP app

Patrick

Taipan · 2006-01-08, 01:08

You don't say what version of MediaPortal you are using, but software TV cards are no longer supported in MediaPortal - I don't think they are supported in RC1 or RC2.....

Spragleknas · 2006-01-08, 01:36

Well, I am using a SW-card with RC2... works like a charm

pglenn · 2006-01-08, 01:45

I am using 0.2.0 RC2

I do see that S/W Encoding is available within the CaptureCardDefinitions.xml file, and in fact when runing the SETUP I am given the option of choosing a HAUPPAUGE S/W card

Patrick

pglenn · 2006-01-08, 03:29

follow-up -- I went to www.shspvr.com and installed the listed "alternative" drivers for my card (bt848 chip) and then the SETUP Mp app was able to use a default driver, and it was even able to autoscan all available cable chanels which ut couldnt do before. But still, when entering the actual MP app and going to SETUP WIZARD, still no TV card detected.

I guess I will have to try a different program than MP until I get my "real" tv card :-(

Patrick

dman_lfc · 2006-01-08, 08:04

We don't support software encoding cards the option is just there mainly for FM radio cards.

When you get your 'real' card then you'll appreciate MP alot more.

The 'SETUP WIZARD' is aimed at supported cards

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There is no harm using Configuration.exe and then using TV afterwards without messing with the Wizard in the GUI.

DMAN

2006-01-08, 00:21	#1 (permalink)
pglenn Portal Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	TV card added successfully in SETUP but not in MediaPortal I have an older WINCAST tv card that I am attempting to setup (it is S/W encoder, I have a "real" card in the way). I go into the SETUP MEDIAPORTAL app and am able to add the card, and able to add the TUNER option and scan the channels there, but when I enter MEDIA PORTAL I get "No TV Card detected". Why does the SETUP detect the card the MP app does not? how can I get it to detect the card? I would really like to get this card working as it is the only one I gave for the moment. Also, after exiting the MP app and going back into SETUP app, the tv card is no longer there... when I add it and exit and then re-enter SETUP the card is still there, only disapears when I enter the MP app Patrick

2006-01-08, 01:36	#3 (permalink)
Spragleknas Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rogaland Age: 32 Posts: 3,816 Thanks: 179 Thanked 91 Times in 77 Posts Country: My System	Well, I am using a SW-card with RC2... works like a charm __________________ Please read -> HOW TO START A SUPPORT THREAD !!! Support MediaPortal! Donate by clicking HERE Dedicated HTPC board (Norway) -> MSPC.no

2006-01-08, 08:04	#6 (permalink)
dman_lfc Portal Manager Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,673 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 21 Posts Country: My System	We don't support software encoding cards the option is just there mainly for FM radio cards. When you get your 'real' card then you'll appreciate MP alot more. The 'SETUP WIZARD' is aimed at supported cards . There is no harm using Configuration.exe and then using TV afterwards without messing with the Wizard in the GUI. DMAN __________________ Hardware: Core2 Duo 3.0GHz, Nvidia 8500GS (256MB), 1GB DDR2, Intel DG33TL MB, 2x FireDTV DVB-S2 cards & Nova 500-T in a Antec Fusion case with VFD & iMon remote. Software: Windows XP MCE2005, PureVideo codecs & Cyberlink PowerDVD 7.x codecs.

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2006-01-08, 01:08	#2 (permalink)
Taipan Portal Tester Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,929 Thanks: 4 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts Country: My System	You don't say what version of MediaPortal you are using, but software TV cards are no longer supported in MediaPortal - I don't think they are supported in RC1 or RC2.....

2006-01-08, 01:45	#4 (permalink)
pglenn Portal Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I am using 0.2.0 RC2 I do see that S/W Encoding is available within the CaptureCardDefinitions.xml file, and in fact when runing the SETUP I am given the option of choosing a HAUPPAUGE S/W card Patrick

2006-01-08, 03:29	#5 (permalink)
pglenn Portal Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	follow-up -- I went to www.shspvr.com and installed the listed "alternative" drivers for my card (bt848 chip) and then the SETUP Mp app was able to use a default driver, and it was even able to autoscan all available cable chanels which ut couldnt do before. But still, when entering the actual MP app and going to SETUP WIZARD, still no TV card detected. I guess I will have to try a different program than MP until I get my "real" tv card :-( Patrick