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What guide did you use for setting up your codecs? Did you use the SAF codecs?
What guide did you use for setting up your codecs? Did you use the SAF codecs?
Hi, Been using MediaPortal and things are mostly going well. Used a very useful guide to get the video and audio settings...
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So, I've just come across mediaportal and it looks awesome. I live in Japan and setting up a PVR is a bit difficult. I can get Media Center 7 working fine. I get all the right channels and I can record without a problem. The only thing is playready is keeping me from converting or burning the programs I am recording! Almost...
So, I've just come across mediaportal and it looks awesome. I live in Japan and setting up a PVR is a bit difficult. I can get...
So, I've just come across mediaportal and it looks awesome. I live in Japan and setting up a PVR is a bit difficult. I can get...
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MP + HDHomerun + SchedulesDirect EPG This is from memory, so you may have to think a bit as you implement the installation... To get the EPG working with MediaPortal 1.0.2 HDHomerun, and Schedulesdirect. 1. Uninstall MediaPortal, picking the option to drop the database. 2. Re-install MediaPortal. Apparently, there are some...
MP + HDHomerun + SchedulesDirect EPG This is from memory, so you may have to think a bit as you implement the installation...
I have been working with this on/off for two weeks without success. I cannot get the single most important (to me) feature of MP...
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I haven't tried it yet but there is a UPNP plugin available here. Use that in combination with TVersity. If you do this I recommend putting your server in a DMZ.
I haven't tried it yet but there is a UPNP plugin available here. Use that in combination with TVersity. If you do this I recommend...
Hi, im getting my father a HTPC as a christmas present. My plan was that he would be able to play movies "stream" via the ftp...
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Jim, Thank you for your suggestion, I will retry tonight with SAF
Jim, Thank you for your suggestion, I will retry tonight with SAF
NEWBIE question Per the MP codec guide, it shows an option for MOVIES which im missing. I've selected advanced mode and no luck...
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Thankfully I am on ultimate ...but for others thanks for the tip!!! and I will check out the tips for controlling media portal with other mapped keys...
Thankfully I am on ultimate ...but for others thanks for the tip!!! and I will check out the tips for controlling media portal...
Well at least for now..!! I hope!! I have an ATI 4650 video card...which is using Catalyst 9.11 driver. I have set Media...
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It might help in future posts if you have your system details completed, you can see mine just under my name :) If I was you I woud download this... http://download.microsoft.com/download/B/7/9/B79FC9D7-47B8-48B7-A75E-101DEBEB5AB4/directx_aug2009_redist.exe which is the very latest Direct X needed by MP, then at least you would get...
It might help in future posts if you have your system details completed, you can see mine just under my name :) If I was you I...
Hey guys, I recently just built a new PC to be used as both a htpc and a general office machine. Iam running windows 7 (64 bit)...
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I too am using Blue3Wide (1.0.2) and you are right - I was misinterpeting the use of this scroll completely. Now that I know how it works, I'll be on the right track. That said, I do think this skin needs a way to scroll using a mouse (although honestly once I get it all working, I too will be predominately using a remote). I...
I too am using Blue3Wide (1.0.2) and you are right - I was misinterpeting the use of this scroll completely. Now that I know how it...
Just installed MP 1.0.2. Instruction indicates there should be WEBEPG plugin in the TV Server Config. I do not see it. Gone thru...
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You welcome :)
You welcome :)
Can anyone tell me (or direct me to the appropriate docs) how to delete and existing playlist (for music). The playlist was...
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I use MePo 1.0.2 also with the MPC HC subtitle engine (this allows DXVA even for h.264 HD material, see forum about this https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/general-development-no-feature-request-here-48/integration-mpc-hc-subtitles-engine-54130/) without problems. You could merge the avis with the .srts as one .mkv and try that way...
I use MePo 1.0.2 also with the MPC HC subtitle engine (this allows DXVA even for h.264 HD material, see forum about this...
Hello all, I'm new in town :) Some days ago my experience with mediaportat started (V.1.1.0.0). I've been able to configure...
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Thankyou for the quick reply! I'm sure I'll have more questions. Cheers, JLB.:thx:
Thankyou for the quick reply! I'm sure I'll have more questions. Cheers, JLB.:thx:
Hi, At the risk of sounding like a complete dummy I don't recall either choosing or being given a user ID or password when...
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MP1 MP2 hauppage remote/ir receiver with MP? (2 Viewers) DE
yeah...I am not sure if I need the IR32 driver... I will remove that and try and see if it still works on the weekend. the trouble is this is the first time I have tried ...seriously setting up a HTPC with Mediaportal so its all new for me.. I may have ticked some box which interfered with the microsoft remote setting... but...
yeah...I am not sure if I need the IR32 driver... I will remove that and try and see if it still works on the weekend. the...
I have Vista SP 1 installed I have media portal 1.1.0 installed with StreamedMP installed I have a Hauppauge IR receiver plugged...
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MP1 MP2 Need Internet ? (1 Viewer) DE
Set up TV server to use the 'MS loopback adaptor' (see link in my sig below). TV server needs to associate itself with an network IP address to work - if there is an active network connection when it's installed then that seems to be the one it picks up, so if that connection disappears it stops working. Tony
Set up TV server to use the 'MS loopback adaptor' (see link in my sig below). TV server needs to associate itself with an network...
Hi, Just a simple question, Does MP need internet connection for TV watching? If so, why it need the connection? I try to...
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Yea there is an option called "stand by only while on home screen", turn that off. It's under MP Config -> Plugins -> Powerscheduler (if you can't find it there, check TV Server Config -> Plugins -> Powerscheduler)
Yea there is an option called "stand by only while on home screen", turn that off. It's under MP Config -> Plugins ->...
Hi Guys, My sister in law likes to fall asleep watching some shows on HTPC, once the show is finished MP goes to the submenu (TV...
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I have managed to fix this issue, via using a registry mod which can be found here: Hauppauge HVR-2200 Gold Coast RESOLVED - Australian Media Center Community Information about this problem is below, should others also experience the same problems. In the original post they have stated this affects regional users only - I...
I have managed to fix this issue, via using a registry mod which can be found here: Hauppauge HVR-2200 Gold Coast RESOLVED -...
Hi all, This is my first PC HTPC build, however I have had and maintained an XBMC console since about 2004, which was/is great...
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Trying to install on XP Pro w/TV LEADTEK/EXPERT TV2000XP TV/FM R card. Upon clicking "Scan for channels" program shuts down with this popup "SetupTv has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.". Where do I start?
Trying to install on XP Pro w/TV LEADTEK/EXPERT TV2000XP TV/FM R card. Upon clicking "Scan for channels" program shuts down with...
Trying to install on XP Pro w/TV LEADTEK/EXPERT TV2000XP TV/FM R card. Upon clicking "Scan for channels" program shuts down with...
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Try using IRSS-plugin, most of us that have MCE-remotes use it.....here is the link.. IR Server Suite (IRSS) - MediaPortal Forum
Try using IRSS-plugin, most of us that have MCE-remotes use it.....here is the link.. IR Server Suite (IRSS) - MediaPortal Forum
Hi all, I was hoping for some advice on an issue I've had for the last couple weeks trying to get official MCE remotes to work...
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my problem is under music plugin. i have music from oasis but mediaportal does not recognize it when i scan/search artist info. it gives me 2 options of which are not the correct artist. so is there a way for me to manually enter the artist it should search for? also can anyone please explain to me why the search for fan art option...
my problem is under music plugin. i have music from oasis but mediaportal does not recognize it when i scan/search artist info. it...
my problem is under music plugin. i have music from oasis but mediaportal does not recognize it when i scan/search artist info. it...
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ok, thanks. Then I'll wait such function in haali splitter. It can be more powerfull solution but I'm afraid my request can stay unanswered by their developers.
ok, thanks. Then I'll wait such function in haali splitter. It can be more powerfull solution but I'm afraid my request can stay...
Hi All, Is it possible with mediaportal to use a separate file for the audio stream? I have now a mkv with a separate dts...
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MP1 MP2 Help for beginner DE
Thank you. Case sensitve, so simple. Waynesm
Thank you. Case sensitve, so simple. Waynesm
Help. I have installed Media Portal.Following instructions on the web page I have opened the TV server config which I understand...
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Quote: Originally Posted by bs123 Quote: Originally Posted bychemelli This doesn't work....mediaportal is launched before that delay is in effect. Task scheduler "workaround" delays launching mediaportal completely... LucaBlu Make sure you turn off "autostart mediaportal on windows startup" in mp config
Quote: Originally Posted by bs123 Quote: Originally Posted bychemelli This doesn't work....mediaportal is launched before...
I have made a fresh installation of Windows XP and latest version of mediaportal. When I try to start Mediaportal the startsekvens...
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Thanks a lot for looking into it.
Thanks a lot for looking into it.
There are some recordings in my recordings folder, which simply crash, when I try to play them. (Either via TV-> Recordings or...
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Sorted it out with some irremote.ini editing: Go button is set to find Mediaportal Window and Foreground it - this restores from minimized state.
Sorted it out with some irremote.ini editing: Go button is set to find Mediaportal Window and Foreground it - this restores from...
I set MP to minimize, when exiting GUI. How is it possible to restore it with the remote control? Windows 7, Media Center...
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Accidentally I discovered something here, so probably it will help someone to understand and solve my problem: Recently I've created a new video folder, added some video files into it and ta-dam: view type started working - but only in that particular folder. I thought I've found the solution, so I've removed all my Video...
Accidentally I discovered something here, so probably it will help someone to understand and solve my problem: Recently I've...
Suddenly my View type button on the Videos screen went missing. (It was definitely there before.) The button is actually there...
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Thanks again Tony! I newegged the gt240.:D
Thanks again Tony! I newegged the gt240.:D
Hello All, I am a newbie building my first HTPC. I have a very basic question: I have a 42 inch HDTV with HDMI inputs. I am...
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Hi. Please post your log files. See: How to gather log files - MediaPortal Manual Documentation for instructions.
Hi. Please post your log files. See: How to gather log files - MediaPortal Manual Documentation for instructions.
Mediaportal keeps freezing when I download movie information from IMDb. Not every movie, but a few. What to do? Windows 7 MP...
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MP1 MP2 Codecs For DVD (1 Viewer) DE
Have you tried SAF?
Have you tried SAF?
Hi could some one please advise me on what the best/correct codec is to use for the DVD play of MP. I have MP 1.0.2 and Steamed MP...
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MP1 MP2 StreamedMP query DE
Steamed MP Editor allows you to set the menu you would like to be highlighted on start up (i.e. Movies). Just run Steam MP editor and move the check mark to the Movies and press Generate. This will make Movies the default menu option.
Steamed MP Editor allows you to set the menu you would like to be highlighted on start up (i.e. Movies). Just run Steam MP editor...
ive got it setup how i like it but was wondering is there anyway of when i launch media portal that it goes straight to my movies...
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MP1 MP2 HD stopped working DE
Help !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please I have MP 1.1Beta installed on a win7 64 bit PC and for the last few weeks it has been working the best MP has ever done. However yesterday HD playback stopped working. When you try to start live or a recording the screen goes black and then returns to the menu page. (everything else is working...
Help !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please I have MP 1.1Beta installed on a win7 64 bit PC and for the last few weeks it has been working...
Help !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please I have MP 1.1Beta installed on a win7 64 bit PC and for the last few weeks it has been working...
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Correct. It only works with the internal player.
Correct. It only works with the internal player.
In fact the title says it all and I hope it is not a too dumb question. Does Dynamic Refresh Rate only work in connection with the...
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