Greek characters in teletext

bilis4 · 2007-06-25, 14:53

TV-Server Version:
MediaPortal Version: 0.2.2
MediaPortal Skin: blue wide
Windows Version: xp pro sp2
CPU Type: Amd 3800x2
HDD: Seagate 320
Memory: 1024
Motherboard: Asus m2nvm-dh
Motherboard Chipset: nvidia 430
Motherboard Bios:
Video Card: 7300gt
Video Card Driver: 93,71
Sound Card: onboard
Sound Card AC3:
Sound Card Driver:
1. TV Card: Leadtek dtv2000h
1. TV Card Type: hybrid
1. TV Card Driver:
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: Purevideo
MPEG2 Audio Codec: Purevideo
Satelite/CableTV Provider:
HTPC Case: Apevia
Cooling:
Power Supply:
Remote: Mce
TV: Panasonic 42pv60eh
TV - HTPC Connection: dvi--->hdmi

Hi all,

Do you know how can i see greek characters on screen when viewing teletext?

Thanks
Yannis

arion_p · 2007-06-25, 15:26

Hi Yannis,

When using MP standalone (i.e. not with TVServer) it is not possible to see Greek Teletext. I know because I digged into the source code to see if it is supported and it is not. I have started writing a patch that enables Greek teletext but it is in a rather premature stage. The patched MP cannot be configured yet and always shows Greek teletext (but supports latin characters as well, just like any TV set sold in Greece). It also does not support any other of the languages (e.g. cyrilic) not currently supported by the official MP version.

On the other hand I have not yet tried TVServer, so I don't know if it supports non-latin alphabet teletext.

If you are interested, I can send you the patch, but it is not yet ready to be included in the core MP source.

Regards,
Panayotis

bilis4 · 2007-06-25, 15:33

Thank you Panayotis.Please do so I will try it.

REgards
Yannis

arion_p · 2007-06-25, 18:50

The attached zip file contains a patched version of the TVCapture.dll in MediaPortal installation directory. It is based on MediaPortal.svn / 06.25.2007 / 16.29.Rev14987.exe. Before replacing, rename the original file to something like TVCapture.dll.org.

Please remember, this is merely a proof-of-concept and has not been tested. Also it will probably not work with SVN versions other than the one mentioned above.

Please also note that the initial MediaPortal teletext page will be shown using Greek character set (and will thus be illegible). Also if you have SAT reception, those teletext pages will also be shown using Greek characters. In the future there will either be some way to select the default language for each channel or better yet autodetection of the language (if possible).

Let me know how it works for you.

Panayotis

neo77 · 2007-07-10, 21:44

Not work

arion_p · 2007-07-11, 16:06

What do you mean when you say it does not work? Does it break MP or does it not display Greek in teletext?

Did you use the proper daily build of MP (i.e. MediaPortal.svn / 06.25.2007 / 16.29.Rev14987.exe)? (you have to install vesrion 0.2.3RC1 then install the correct daily build, then replace TVCapture.dll)

Anyway I have already subitted the full patch that also allows you to select the preferred language. Hopefully the feature should appear soon in the daily builds.

Regards,
Panayotis

2007-06-25, 14:53	#1 (permalink)
bilis4 Portal Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Age: 40 Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country: My System	Greek characters in teletext TV-Server Version: MediaPortal Version: 0.2.2 MediaPortal Skin: blue wide Windows Version: xp pro sp2 CPU Type: Amd 3800x2 HDD: Seagate 320 Memory: 1024 Motherboard: Asus m2nvm-dh Motherboard Chipset: nvidia 430 Motherboard Bios: Video Card: 7300gt Video Card Driver: 93,71 Sound Card: onboard Sound Card AC3: Sound Card Driver: 1. TV Card: Leadtek dtv2000h 1. TV Card Type: hybrid 1. TV Card Driver: 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: Purevideo MPEG2 Audio Codec: Purevideo Satelite/CableTV Provider: HTPC Case: Apevia Cooling: Power Supply: Remote: Mce TV: Panasonic 42pv60eh TV - HTPC Connection: dvi--->hdmi Hi all, Do you know how can i see greek characters on screen when viewing teletext? Thanks Yannis

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Different teletext characters? Possible?	NLS	General Support	0	2006-05-18 22:30
Cannot see my Greek filenames...	NLS	MediaPortal 1 Talk	2	2006-04-26 16:58
TagReaderPlugIn for Greek Tags (maybe not only)	Infrared	Plugins	1	2006-01-19 13:25
My TeleText - Internet TeleText plugin (was: My SVT Text)	snorre	Plugins	54	2005-09-12 12:55
Different font types plus Greek support	yian	Improvement Suggestions	9	2004-08-02 13:21

2007-06-25, 15:26	#2 (permalink)
arion_p Portal Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Athens Age: 36 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country: My System	Hi Yannis, When using MP standalone (i.e. not with TVServer) it is not possible to see Greek Teletext. I know because I digged into the source code to see if it is supported and it is not. I have started writing a patch that enables Greek teletext but it is in a rather premature stage. The patched MP cannot be configured yet and always shows Greek teletext (but supports latin characters as well, just like any TV set sold in Greece). It also does not support any other of the languages (e.g. cyrilic) not currently supported by the official MP version. On the other hand I have not yet tried TVServer, so I don't know if it supports non-latin alphabet teletext. If you are interested, I can send you the patch, but it is not yet ready to be included in the core MP source. Regards, Panayotis

2007-06-25, 15:33	#3 (permalink)
bilis4 Portal Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Age: 40 Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country: My System	Thank you Panayotis.Please do so I will try it. REgards Yannis

2007-06-25, 18:50	#4 (permalink)
arion_p Portal Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Athens Age: 36 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country: My System	The attached zip file contains a patched version of the TVCapture.dll in MediaPortal installation directory. It is based on MediaPortal.svn / 06.25.2007 / 16.29.Rev14987.exe. Before replacing, rename the original file to something like TVCapture.dll.org. Please remember, this is merely a proof-of-concept and has not been tested. Also it will probably not work with SVN versions other than the one mentioned above. Please also note that the initial MediaPortal teletext page will be shown using Greek character set (and will thus be illegible). Also if you have SAT reception, those teletext pages will also be shown using Greek characters. In the future there will either be some way to select the default language for each channel or better yet autodetection of the language (if possible). Let me know how it works for you. Panayotis

2007-07-10, 21:44	#5 (permalink)
neo77 Portal User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Not work

2007-07-11, 16:06	#6 (permalink)
arion_p Portal Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Athens Age: 36 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country: My System	What do you mean when you say it does not work? Does it break MP or does it not display Greek in teletext? Did you use the proper daily build of MP (i.e. MediaPortal.svn / 06.25.2007 / 16.29.Rev14987.exe)? (you have to install vesrion 0.2.3RC1 then install the correct daily build, then replace TVCapture.dll) Anyway I have already subitted the full patch that also allows you to select the preferred language. Hopefully the feature should appear soon in the daily builds. Regards, Panayotis