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I suppose that you switch from MP main screen (screen with TV, Video, Radio, Weather, ... buttons) to TV home screen (screen with TV Guide, TV on, Recordings, Scheduled, ... buttons and TV preview area). In that case it seems that uninstallation of aMPdroid changed (or maybe removed) some files from skin. You can try change skin or...
I suppose that you switch from MP main screen (screen with TV, Video, Radio, Weather, ... buttons) to TV home screen (screen with...
Hi. Yesterday i suddenly experienced odd behaviour from my otherwise never-failing MP 1.1.3. When switching from homescreen to tv...
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MP1 MP2 Asus U3100 issues DE
Hi and welcome to the forum sparkydave :) It looks like the U3100 should be supported, so I'm not sure what is going wrong. Can you please post your logs so I can see what is going on. It is *really* easy to grab logs - just use the watchdog (as detailed in our wiki -->here<--). Find the "debug mode" link in your start menu, use...
Hi and welcome to the forum sparkydave :) It looks like the U3100 should be supported, so I'm not sure what is going wrong. Can you...
hi everyone. I'm new to media portal and would really lik to get it working. i have a PC running Win XP SP3 with an Asus U3100 USB...
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MP1 MP2 australian tv? DE
Hi James The wiki would be a great place to start: here and here. Note that you'll only get the DVB-T to work. The DAB and FM for your tuner are not supported at the moment. I'm working on it, and you can track my progress over -->here<--. mm
Hi James The wiki would be a great place to start: here and here. Note that you'll only get the DVB-T to work. The DAB and FM for...
hi guys, i dont get how to work this thing? im using a ezcap dvb-t fm dab from catch of the day? i dont know how to configure...
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getting the plugins installed and they all seem to be working fine, just as you guys said. i still have to tackle the netflix one, it gave me some issues in the stable version of mp. i have installed saf6 which looks to have kicked the issue of stereo only sound. i also went ahead and pm'e Hoborg for more info. i'm using the...
getting the plugins installed and they all seem to be working fine, just as you guys said. i still have to tackle the netflix one...
New to mediaportal. i have been using MC7 for a while now. i've tried boxee and xbmc as well. i stumbled upon mediaportal a...
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Ray, the remote is working perfectly. Thanks for the recommendation and the link ;o)
Ray, the remote is working perfectly. Thanks for the recommendation and the link ;o)
Hi, I'm currently using XP Home and failed to get a remote control to work. I really would like to get a remote to work...
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That did the trick Thanks again
That did the trick Thanks again
Hi, Can someone help me in finding where the hidden files are on Windows 7 to remove to cure this issue? Thanks Dan
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Hi All, What are the preferred OS settings for MP to send the system into standby? Using MP1.2 does the Power Scheduler server plugin thats built in work OK or do I need to install Power Scheduler++? I have installed MCE Tool but it has a lot of timeout options and I am a little confused if I actually need to use it? I...
Hi All, What are the preferred OS settings for MP to send the system into standby? Using MP1.2 does the Power Scheduler...
Hi All, What are the preferred OS settings for MP to send the system into standby? Using MP1.2 does the Power Scheduler...
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You see in the timeshifting info your drive space amount that is used by MP for timeshifting , if you higher the file size you will see how much space you will need. Forget about the min, max file count, important is the file size.
You see in the timeshifting info your drive space amount that is used by MP for timeshifting , if you higher the file size you will...
Hi i have around 250Gb free for the tv files and in that i dont keep anything after i have watched them so usually around 200Gb is...
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glade you got it... Let me know if there were some confession on that guide so I can correct it.... I want it as simple and straight forward as I can make it. Will change the download links to start the download with the latest version to help against this problem from happening to anyone else. Thank you for the PM's Download...
glade you got it... Let me know if there were some confession on that guide so I can correct it.... I want it as simple and...
I'm new to MP and am working on a test installation on a standalone box. I download MP1.2.0.alpha and installed it. Now I'm...
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MP1 MP2 VLC Streams DE
If you don't know which protocols are used than place here some examples of URLs which you enter into VLC player and I'll try to examine which protocol is used and if it is supported. And also specify your MP version (1.1.3 or 1.2.0 Beta).
If you don't know which protocols are used than place here some examples of URLs which you enter into VLC player and I'll try to...
Hello, I found this program (MediaPortal) and it is very excelent! It is good that it is yet for free. Now. I have one...
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Hi, welcome :) Yes, look in MP Configuration under General for "Start MP in fullscreen" and untick it.
Hi, welcome :) Yes, look in MP Configuration under General for "Start MP in fullscreen" and untick it.
Does MediaPortal have a 'less than full screen' (window) mode? One thing I was able to do with WMC was to operate it in just a...
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Hi, I'm happy that you solved this problem, I've solved this problem in another way (script which change route table).
Hi, I'm happy that you solved this problem, I've solved this problem in another way (script which change route table).
Hi, I have two networks connected to each their NIC. My IP-TV is a private network, and is connected to my wired network. My...
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Hi spartan7777 Welcome! :) I would point you straight to the OnlineVideos plugin I think. If that doesn't do what you want then let me know. mm
Hi spartan7777 Welcome! :) I would point you straight to the OnlineVideos plugin I think. If that doesn't do what you want then...
Hi, I have installed and configured MediaPortal 1.1.3.0 and generally speaking things are working OK. The only thing I can't...
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No problem robin - we live and learn! Enjoy MP :D
No problem robin - we live and learn! Enjoy MP :D
Hi Forum, My forst day in the forum and as a noob I have some problems right away. My CI is not recognized by Media Portal and I...
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Each open source project has its own way of doing things... There own system of "Karma". Its very difficult for someone new to come in and work within an established group. Figure out how to make it easy and you will be a visionary:) I am also not experienced enough with .NET right now to jump in, so I will be playing around and...
Each open source project has its own way of doing things... There own system of "Karma". Its very difficult for someone new to...
Hey, well I am interesting in getting involved, but am WAY over my head. Is there a way I can get a "Mentor" of types to help Me...
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MP1 MP2 dab+? DE
Hi uanmi MediaPortal doesn't support DAB or DAB+ right now, but it is on the way -->link<--.. mm
Hi uanmi MediaPortal doesn't support DAB or DAB+ right now, but it is on the way -->link<--.. mm
Hi, I'm looking for a media player that will play dvb-t and dab+. I got a mygica t1800b and it can play both. It uses a modified...
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Hi again papegoj My apologies for the lack of response. I don't use DVB-C at all, so I can't really recommend anything to you. In addition, availability and pricing varies greatly between Europe and New Zealand/Australia. mm
Hi again papegoj My apologies for the lack of response. I don't use DVB-C at all, so I can't really recommend anything to you. In...
Hey ppl! I hope someone has a sollution to my problem my scrambled channels are not working in my DVB-C CA network. I've...
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MP1 MP2 Asrock Vision 3D DE
Hello, I am thinking of buying a Asrock Vision 3D to combine with my Samsung 3D 2011 Plasma. Has anyone had good experiences with the Asrock Vision 3D AND getting it to work with their 3D TV (in 3D mode) using MePo? I want to be able to play 3D movies off my harddrive with this setup. Is this possible? How hard was it to get set...
Hello, I am thinking of buying a Asrock Vision 3D to combine with my Samsung 3D 2011 Plasma. Has anyone had good experiences with...
Hello, I am thinking of buying a Asrock Vision 3D to combine with my Samsung 3D 2011 Plasma. Has anyone had good experiences with...
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MP1 MP2 Noob questions DE
Thanks very much. I will get started this weekend, and live happily ever after.
Thanks very much. I will get started this weekend, and live happily ever after.
I read the wiki. I read the features. I spent some time in the forums. Nothing provided the specific answers. Please help me...
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Hi there and welcome :) Starting point: TV-Server Configuration - MediaPortal Wiki Then return with detail and specific question please :)
Hi there and welcome :) Starting point: TV-Server Configuration - MediaPortal Wiki Then return with detail and specific question...
It's not on the version i downloaded. I just want to be able to scan my channels using my 2250 TV Tuner Card and record shows...
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Hope your having luck now and glade that guide was some help to you... at this time the comskip W/LIVE TV is not working but I will say I have had it working in 1.2 but its not stable yet and I hope to have this problem fix shortly. there is more to change then just the ini file and values.. I will make a post (CompSkip and Live TV...
Hope your having luck now and glade that guide was some help to you... at this time the comskip W/LIVE TV is not working but I will...
Hi, I'm a SageTV refugee looking to try different HTPC software. My goals are simple, I want to record over-the-air TV shows and...
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Oh, im gonna see what i can do in the config menu. But thank you for pointing this out! Have a good day!
Oh, im gonna see what i can do in the config menu. But thank you for pointing this out! Have a good day!
Hi ! I was wondering if there might be a plug-in out there that is kinda similiar to My Movies plugin, but for Music? :thx:
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MP1 MP2 Audio Passthrough DE
I had and didn't find it there. Not unlike me to skim over something and miss it. Thankyou. To the wiki I go!
I had and didn't find it there. Not unlike me to skim over something and miss it. Thankyou. To the wiki I go!
Hello all, I am new to the HTPC scene and am slowly but surely getting my head around everything involved (so much). Something...
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Uh I see, thank you very much.
Uh I see, thank you very much.
When I scan for channels I get "No Signal" most of the time but sometimes I get a week single and "none found" what does this mean...
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Oh that's to bad then :(. I might have figured out a way to do this, I can just use the add button found on the TV Channels control pannel( TV Channels - MediaPortal Wiki) Now I just need to give it the correct information, most of it is on the net.
Oh that's to bad then :(. I might have figured out a way to do this, I can just use the add button found on the TV Channels...
Is there a way to dial channels directly using the Physical Channel number instead of having to scan for them? I want to dial a...
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MP1 MP2 Remote TV schedule? DE
For The Record does that see here: https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/mediaportal-plugins-47/record-1-6-a-60390/
For The Record does that see here: https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/mediaportal-plugins-47/record-1-6-a-60390/
Apologies for the rather noob question. What is the best way to remote schedule programmes for the TV service?
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That was me!! We had this happening quite a lot at one point, now it's easier to fix the database than mucking around with folders :D
That was me!! We had this happening quite a lot at one point, now it's easier to fix the database than mucking around with folders :D
I have used MP for about a year and recently begun to have issues with it recording or actually NOT recording schedule recordings...
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(MediaPortal 1.2.0 beta & using default wide skin) I do not see, or by trying the various tags provided, a way to include the alpha version of the "Day of the Week" in the title of recordings; ie, Mon or Monday, Tue or Tuesday, etc. Is there a tag that is not shown but maybe is included in the programming that will allow one to do...
(MediaPortal 1.2.0 beta & using default wide skin) I do not see, or by trying the various tags provided, a way to include the...
(MediaPortal 1.2.0 beta & using default wide skin) I do not see, or by trying the various tags provided, a way to include the...
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I should do it sooner, but didn't saw this topic until today. :sorry:
I should do it sooner, but didn't saw this topic until today. :sorry:
I've installed Mediaportal and almost everything is working ok, however, it can't load cover art for any movie - the IMDB update...
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arual cross-posted to here: https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/installation-configuration-support-53/hd-tv-stuttering-but-ok-win-7-mc-98581/
arual cross-posted to here...
I have made a fresh install of Win 7 SP. It´s up to date. install lates driver for ATI (I don´t change anything from the standart...
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