CybrDisplay External Status Plugin

[jfirth8187]

hi all I've got a problem with my imon in my antec and this, well mega display driver for it. I'm really pleased that it works spot on but I've found one problem which is starting to annoy and I can't resolve it without some help. My imon display gets stuck displaying the last channel information when I change channel from the tv guide in media portal rc1. The only way I get the imon display to refresh is by going back to the tv home and then selecting the tv picture from the right hand side.

Have I done something wrong or is there an easy fix for this?

Many thanks in advance Jon.

TV-Server Version: 1
MediaPortal Version: 0.2.3.0
MediaPortal Skin: Replicant (Modified)
Windows Version: Vista Home Premium 32Bit SP1
CPU Type: Intel Core 2 Duo E4500
HDD: Samsung Spinpoint 500Gb
Memory: 2Gb DDRII 667
Motherboard: Asus P5B-MX Wifi-AP
Video Card: Onboard
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Sound Card: Onboard
Sound Card AC3: Coaxial out/Optical Out Asus Expansion Card
Sound Card Driver: n/a
1. TV Card: Technotrend C-1501
1. TV Card Type: DVB-C
1. TV Card Driver: 4.5
2. TV Card: Technotrend C-1501
2. TV Card Type: DVB-C
2. TV Card Driver: 4.5
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: ffdshow
MPEG2 Audio Codec: MediaPortal
h.264 Video Codec: n/a
Satelite/CableTV Provider: Telewest
HTPC Case: Antec Fusion 430 Black
Cooling: Scythe Mini Ninja
Power Supply: Antec
Remote: Logitech 525
TV: Samsung 40" LCD
TV - HTPC Connection: VGA / DVI

[Jeditrav]

Originally Posted by MosesUK

Hi Cybrmage,

Hopefully a simple question as despite reading as much as poss am unable to find the answer. I am running RC1 on Vista 32bit with an LCDhype irtrans 1.1 display (origenae vf210).

When using the external display plugin all works well but when I try Cybrdisplay I get no change to the display. Am I missing something obvious or is this not supported?

Many thanks in advance!!

Apologies for not attaching the logs as I have no immediate access to the system. If required will attach as soon as I can.

Regards

Moses

TV-Server Version: TVE3 - MP1.0rc1 - svn19069
MediaPortal Version: MP1.0rc1 - svn19069
MediaPortal Skin: Xface
Windows Version: XP sp3
CPU Type: AMD Athlon64 4000+
HDD: Seagate
Memory: 2gb
Motherboard: Asus A8N-E
Video Card: ASUS 8600gt Silent
Video Card Driver: 174.74
Sound Card:
Sound Card AC3: Coaxial
Sound Card Driver:
1. TV Card: Leadtek Winfast PVR2000
1. TV Card Type: Analog
1. TV Card Driver:
2. TV Card: Hauppauge HVR 1100
2. TV Card Type: DVB-T
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:
h.264 Video Codec: Cyberlink
Satelite/CableTV Provider:
HTPC Case: Zalman HD160
Cooling:
Power Supply: Thermaltake Purepower 560w
Remote: Harmony 520 (irTrans MCE Compatible)
TV:
TV - HTPC Connection: Component


I think I may have a similar problem - I have an irTrans display in my Zalman HD160 case; using the 'CybrDisplayPlugin_02_19_2008' works well (mostly - the TV Show named in the display stays the same until 'info' is pressed to update it), but using the 'CybrDisplayPlugin_05_08_2008' (tried it hoping the aforementioned TV Show display issue had been 'fixed') and I get nothing on the display, just stays on date/time default - no 'MediaPortal', no media info, nothing.

Trav.

[JoeSmith]

today i got my thermaltake dh101 case und the external status plugin works fine, except that i cannot adjust brightness & contrast. It's nearly impossible to read anything on the display. If i turn on liveview (and mp is off) contrast & brightness are fine. Changing the values in the mp config doesn't do anything

Any advice ?

[Rickyg]

Cybermage..your assistance would be greatly appreciated.
I cannot get this plugin to work, I am sure its a problem between the keybosard and the chair.
the log says it can't load the driver...???

[Rickyg]

...killed off a few more errors
Any insight will be apprecaited

[robyf]

I have the following strange problem with a Thermaltake DH101 LCD (2) display (imon firmware v. 0x3801)

The problem is that the display works correctly but backlight is set too high, and I'm not able to read the display. It seems all components of the display are on.

Is there a way to tune the backlight? I've tried to put brightness to off but no effect, I've also played with contrast and brightness... Everything works fine with imon software displaying system infos, for instance...

If logs are needed I can collect them...

firmware: v. 0x3801 - LCD OEM HID
imon software: v6.20.0830 (Thermaltake)
CybrDisplay last version: 20/04

Thanks

PS: Just read the above message from JoeSmith, seems to be the same problem...

[1stdead]

Originally Posted by JoeSmith

today i got my thermaltake dh101 case und the external status plugin works fine,

Originally Posted by robyf

I have the following strange problem with a Thermaltake DH101 LCD (2) display (imon firmware v. 0x3801)

Try this:

I have the same case:
Firmare: 0x3801
Imon: 6.20.0830
Lastest version af Cybrdisplay

This version works fine. I've choosen SoundGraph iMON USB VFD/LCD Plugin V05_08_2008, port USB
Brightness is 69
Contrast is 75
And the display is pretty clear.. Try this, should work.. Click test display, and OK. Btw. try to install the lastest SVN also.

I will try optimize it a bit when I have more time..

[robyf]

Originally Posted by 1stdead

Try this:

I have the same case:
Firmare: 0x3801
Imon: 6.20.0830
Lastest version af Cybrdisplay

This version works fine. I've choosen SoundGraph iMON USB VFD/LCD Plugin V05_08_2008, port USB
Brightness is 69
Contrast is 75
And the display is pretty clear.. Try this, should work.. Click test display, and OK. Btw. try to install the lastest SVN also.

Thanks for me with 69, 170 worked in a decent way.... not clear as with imon software I have to say but I can live with it!

[JoeSmith]

i downgraded the drivers to 6.20.0830 and it is working know. I'm using 50-50 and now the display looks very nice.
Is there a way to change the clock when you exit MP ?
Mine says AM/PM hh:mm and since we do not use am/pm in germany i would like to change it ...

Thanks
Joe

[lkuech]

Originally Posted by Jeditrav

I think I may have a similar problem - I have an irTrans display in my Zalman HD160 case; using the 'CybrDisplayPlugin_02_19_2008' works well (mostly - the TV Show named in the display stays the same until 'info' is pressed to update it), but using the 'CybrDisplayPlugin_05_08_2008' (tried it hoping the aforementioned TV Show display issue had been 'fixed') and I get nothing on the display, just stays on date/time default - no 'MediaPortal', no media info, nothing.

Trav.

Mhhh.

Sounds exactly like the issue I have.
Where do I find a link to the older version? I would like to test it.
If I try LCD Hype directly my display works pretty good...

CU
Lars


TV-Server Version: Tve 0.3
MediaPortal Version: 0.2.3.0 + SVN
MediaPortal Skin: ReVision
Windows Version: XP Sp2
CPU Type: Intel Core2Duo 6420
HDD: Samsung 500GB
Memory: 2GB DualChannel
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Video Card:
Video Card Driver:
Sound Card:
Sound Card AC3:
Sound Card Driver:
1. TV Card: Hauppauge HVR-4000
1. TV Card Type: DVB-S2
1. TV Card Driver:
2. TV Card: TechnoTrend S2-3200
2. TV Card Type: DVB-S2
2. TV Card Driver:
3. TV Card:
3. TV Card Type:
3. TV Card Driver:
4. TV Card:
4. TV Card Type:
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MPEG2 Video Codec: CyberLink 8 Ultra
MPEG2 Audio Codec: FFDSHOW
h.264 Video Codec: CoreAVC
Satelite/CableTV Provider: Astra 19.2°E (with HD)
HTPC Case: Zalman HD160
Cooling: Zalman 9500LED
Power Supply: Seasonic S12II-430
Remote: MCE (Zalman version)
TV: Sony KDL40W2000
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