VFD display not working with 0.2.3.0 RC1

allanmb · 2007-07-28, 13:08

I just upgraded to MP 0.2.3.0 RC1 and I cannot get the media information displayed on my VFD on my Antec Fusion case. I have the driver installed and I can see it in device manager. I have enabled the external display plugin and selected iMon, USB but when I start MP I get nothing. I have tried with and without the default software for the VFD running and still no joy. I did recently install the latest drivers for it too. Does anybody have this problem, or know how to get it working?

Thanks
Allan

TV-Server Version: beta 3
MediaPortal Version: 0.2.3.0 RC1
MediaPortal Skin: Blue II
Windows Version: XP Pro SP2
CPU Type: Sempron 2600+
HDD: WD 120GB
Memory: DDR2 512MB
Motherboard: MSI
Motherboard Chipset:
Motherboard Bios:
Video Card: ATI x300
Video Card Driver:
Sound Card: AC97 onboard
Sound Card AC3:
Sound Card Driver:
1. TV Card: Hauppauge NovaT 90003
1. TV Card Type: DVB-T
1. TV Card Driver:
2. TV Card: Hauppauge 150MCE
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: MPV
MPEG2 Audio Codec: DScaler
Satelite/CableTV Provider: Freeview
HTPC Case: Antec Fusion
Cooling:
Power Supply:
Remote: Microsoft MCE Remote
TV: Sony 100HZ 28" widescreen
TV - HTPC Connection: S-Video

dman_lfc · 2007-07-28, 17:39

Choose the "Soundgraph Imon" driver under the plugin it works here.
The earlier iMon driver doesn't work.

DMAN

allanmb · 2007-07-28, 20:01

Ah, I was chosing only the iMon driver, not the Soundgraph Imon driver - works now - thanks

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I read somewhere that there is a problem with the VFD software and booting up from standby mode - I am experiencing a restart here which is annoying - has this been remedied in any way?

Also, when I start watching TV it is quite jerky unless I pause for a few seconds and then continue. Which part of my sytem would be the most beneficial to avoid this? I have just bought another 1GB ram which I am going to install tomorrow.

Many Thanks
Allan

allanmb · 2007-07-29, 22:04

I have just upgraded the RAM to have 1.5GB and the video still pauses and skips unless I watch TV a few seconds behind 'live'.
Allan

mimk97 · 2007-07-31, 07:16

@dman_lfc

I have the Silverstone GD01MX with VFD.
And my Display will not work with MediaPortal :-(
I choose Plugin in the IMON Software, and choopse IMON Soundgraph USB Driver in the ExternalDisplay Plugin.

Have another Idea

allanmb · 2007-07-31, 10:16

You need to disable the program that displays info on the VFD in windows - MP used to be able to override this but doesnt any more so you need to let MP be the only program using the VFD.

Allan

mimk97 · 2007-07-31, 11:56

Allan,

that meens I must disable Frontview in the IMON Manager?

allanmb · 2007-07-31, 14:49

yes i think so - All I did was install the driver that came with the vfd, set it to never load its own software and then configure MP to do its job...
Allan

mimk97 · 2007-07-31, 15:38

You mean:
Under the IMON Manager set under Frontview the startoption to NEVER?

allanmb · 2007-07-31, 15:58

yup, thats it!

2007-07-28, 13:08	#1 (permalink)
allanmb Portal Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	VFD display not working with 0.2.3.0 RC1 I just upgraded to MP 0.2.3.0 RC1 and I cannot get the media information displayed on my VFD on my Antec Fusion case. I have the driver installed and I can see it in device manager. I have enabled the external display plugin and selected iMon, USB but when I start MP I get nothing. I have tried with and without the default software for the VFD running and still no joy. I did recently install the latest drivers for it too. Does anybody have this problem, or know how to get it working? Thanks Allan TV-Server Version: beta 3 MediaPortal Version: 0.2.3.0 RC1 MediaPortal Skin: Blue II Windows Version: XP Pro SP2 CPU Type: Sempron 2600+ HDD: WD 120GB Memory: DDR2 512MB Motherboard: MSI Motherboard Chipset: Motherboard Bios: Video Card: ATI x300 Video Card Driver: Sound Card: AC97 onboard Sound Card AC3: Sound Card Driver: 1. TV Card: Hauppauge NovaT 90003 1. TV Card Type: DVB-T 1. TV Card Driver: 2. TV Card: Hauppauge 150MCE 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: MPV MPEG2 Audio Codec: DScaler Satelite/CableTV Provider: Freeview HTPC Case: Antec Fusion Cooling: Power Supply: Remote: Microsoft MCE Remote TV: Sony 100HZ 28" widescreen TV - HTPC Connection: S-Video

2007-07-28, 17:39	#2 (permalink)
dman_lfc Portal Manager Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,692 Thanks: 0 Thanked 27 Times in 23 Posts Country: My System	Choose the "Soundgraph Imon" driver under the plugin it works here. The earlier iMon driver doesn't work. 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.

2007-07-28, 20:01	#3 (permalink)
allanmb Portal Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ah, I was chosing only the iMon driver, not the Soundgraph Imon driver - works now - thanks ) I read somewhere that there is a problem with the VFD software and booting up from standby mode - I am experiencing a restart here which is annoying - has this been remedied in any way? Also, when I start watching TV it is quite jerky unless I pause for a few seconds and then continue. Which part of my sytem would be the most beneficial to avoid this? I have just bought another 1GB ram which I am going to install tomorrow. Many Thanks Allan Last edited by allanmb; 2007-07-28 at 23:15. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

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2007-07-29, 22:04	#4 (permalink)
allanmb Portal Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have just upgraded the RAM to have 1.5GB and the video still pauses and skips unless I watch TV a few seconds behind 'live'. Allan

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mimk97 Portal Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 27 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	@dman_lfc I have the Silverstone GD01MX with VFD. And my Display will not work with MediaPortal :-( I choose Plugin in the IMON Software, and choopse IMON Soundgraph USB Driver in the ExternalDisplay Plugin. Have another Idea

2007-07-31, 10:16	#6 (permalink)
allanmb Portal Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	You need to disable the program that displays info on the VFD in windows - MP used to be able to override this but doesnt any more so you need to let MP be the only program using the VFD. Allan

2007-07-31, 11:56	#7 (permalink)
mimk97 Portal Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 27 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	Allan, that meens I must disable Frontview in the IMON Manager?

2007-07-31, 14:49	#8 (permalink)
allanmb Portal Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	yes i think so - All I did was install the driver that came with the vfd, set it to never load its own software and then configure MP to do its job... Allan

2007-07-31, 15:38	#9 (permalink)
mimk97 Portal Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 27 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	You mean: Under the IMON Manager set under Frontview the startoption to NEVER?

2007-07-31, 15:58	#10 (permalink)
allanmb Portal Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	yup, thats it!