DNTV Live Dual Hybrid & Composite Inputs

jestermgee · 2008-05-31, 12:31

TV-Server Version: 1.0.0.0 RC1
MediaPortal Version: 1.0.0.0 RC1
MediaPortal Skin: Default
Windows Version: MCE SP3
CPU Type: Intel 2.6Ghz Dual Core
HDD: Silent Seek 320GB SATA
Memory: 2GB Patriot
Motherboard: ASUS P5K-E WIFI
Video Card: Gigabyte Nvidia 8600GT Passive Cooled
Video Card Driver: ?
Sound Card: Auzentech X-Plosion 7.1 DTS Connect
Sound Card AC3: Coax + Optical
Sound Card Driver: Most Recent
1. TV Card: DNTV Live Dual Hybrid S2 PCIe
1. TV Card Type: DVB-T, DVB-T, Analogue, Analogue, FM
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:
MPEG2 Audio Codec:
h.264 Video Codec:
Satelite/CableTV Provider:
HTPC Case: Zalman HD160XT
Cooling: Zalman CPU Low Spin Orb, Silent case fans, NB heatsink/radiator
Power Supply: 550w Moduler Connector
Remote: MCE Remote + Logitech 500 Remote with HIP+UICE Software
TV: Sony 46" Weiga
TV - HTPC Connection: Sub-D RGB

This looks like it has been asked over and over for different cards but in the past 2 hours of searching threads I have found very little information and none that has worked for me.

I have the mentioned card that has 2 x Digital tuners and 2 x analogue tuners, I am using a single seat installation of the TV server and I have my card working fine with digital tv and FM radio.

I have just got round to attempting to setup my composite inputs for connection of cameras and other gear for recording only I cannot get it to work. I have tried adding SVHS/VHS channels on the analogue cards but when I try and preview one of the channels I just get a "Preview Failed/Unknown Error". When I go into MP and select the composite channel I get "timeshift failed" error and nothing on screen.

Using the very basic hypermedia software I can easily view the input. Now I have read some notes about having to have a software encoder installed and there was an MCE encoder on the CD that I have installed in addition to the BDA drivers for the card but there is still no go.

Are there any extra steps I have missed or an easy way to do this or figure out if this is possible. I just don't know if it is possible, but really hope it is as it's the last link I need.

the_trooper · 2009-07-05, 12:31

Hey jestermgee...

I have the same error you have, my tv card is a Leadtek PxDVR3200H. Im tryin to sort this one out.... did you end up getting this problem resolved?

aidbish · 2009-07-05, 13:29

hi
try disabling allow card to preload on one of the dvb-t cards, i think this error is that both dvb-t cards are time shifting

i also disabled 1 of my analog tuner to

the_trooper · 2009-07-05, 16:20

Hi aidbish!

Yeah I tried that but mine's still having issues with the whole 'preview' thing in tv server config. cthibs is also helping me out with this one.. its a tuffy! The error that jestermgee is also getting im getting too when trying to view a mapped channel/input (i.e. component/composite/etc) in MP itself. (see my error logs in the below link, if u have any ideas id love to hear 'em!)

You've suggested somethin similar in my post Tv Server Config: Mapped CVBS/SVHS/RGB/YRYBY: "Preview Failed:Unknown Error" about the problem im having, only difference between jestermgee's & my setup is basically the tuner cards.

Any ideas on what we could try? Any further settings that u can think of?

2008-05-31, 12:31	#1 (permalink)
jestermgee Portal Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: In a house Posts: 109 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country: My System	DNTV Live Dual Hybrid & Composite Inputs TV-Server Version: 1.0.0.0 RC1 MediaPortal Version: 1.0.0.0 RC1 MediaPortal Skin: Default Windows Version: MCE SP3 CPU Type: Intel 2.6Ghz Dual Core HDD: Silent Seek 320GB SATA Memory: 2GB Patriot Motherboard: ASUS P5K-E WIFI Video Card: Gigabyte Nvidia 8600GT Passive Cooled Video Card Driver: ? Sound Card: Auzentech X-Plosion 7.1 DTS Connect Sound Card AC3: Coax + Optical Sound Card Driver: Most Recent 1. TV Card: DNTV Live Dual Hybrid S2 PCIe 1. TV Card Type: DVB-T, DVB-T, Analogue, Analogue, FM 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: MPEG2 Audio Codec: h.264 Video Codec: Satelite/CableTV Provider: HTPC Case: Zalman HD160XT Cooling: Zalman CPU Low Spin Orb, Silent case fans, NB heatsink/radiator Power Supply: 550w Moduler Connector Remote: MCE Remote + Logitech 500 Remote with HIP+UICE Software TV: Sony 46" Weiga TV - HTPC Connection: Sub-D RGB This looks like it has been asked over and over for different cards but in the past 2 hours of searching threads I have found very little information and none that has worked for me. I have the mentioned card that has 2 x Digital tuners and 2 x analogue tuners, I am using a single seat installation of the TV server and I have my card working fine with digital tv and FM radio. I have just got round to attempting to setup my composite inputs for connection of cameras and other gear for recording only I cannot get it to work. I have tried adding SVHS/VHS channels on the analogue cards but when I try and preview one of the channels I just get a "Preview Failed/Unknown Error". When I go into MP and select the composite channel I get "timeshift failed" error and nothing on screen. Using the very basic hypermedia software I can easily view the input. Now I have read some notes about having to have a software encoder installed and there was an MCE encoder on the CD that I have installed in addition to the BDA drivers for the card but there is still no go. Are there any extra steps I have missed or an easy way to do this or figure out if this is possible. I just don't know if it is possible, but really hope it is as it's the last link I need. __________________ Check Out My FREE Music Here Check Out My HTPC Project Here Check Out My Music Studio Here

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the_trooper Portal Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 22 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	Hey jestermgee... I have the same error you have, my tv card is a Leadtek PxDVR3200H. Im tryin to sort this one out.... did you end up getting this problem resolved?

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aidbish Portal Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: righthandside 3/4 way up Posts: 159 Thanks: 3 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts Country:	hi try disabling allow card to preload on one of the dvb-t cards, i think this error is that both dvb-t cards are time shifting i also disabled 1 of my analog tuner to

2009-07-05, 16:20	#4 (permalink)
the_trooper Portal Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 22 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	Hi aidbish! Yeah I tried that but mine's still having issues with the whole 'preview' thing in tv server config. cthibs is also helping me out with this one.. its a tuffy! The error that jestermgee is also getting im getting too when trying to view a mapped channel/input (i.e. component/composite/etc) in MP itself. (see my error logs in the below link, if u have any ideas id love to hear 'em!) You've suggested somethin similar in my post Tv Server Config: Mapped CVBS/SVHS/RGB/YRYBY: "Preview Failed:Unknown Error" about the problem im having, only difference between jestermgee's & my setup is basically the tuner cards. Any ideas on what we could try? Any further settings that u can think of?