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OK, thanks Marcus! I'll keep this in mind in the future. Just for info: I have 2x 500GB Samsung Spinpoints, a clean Vista Ultimate installation for 4 days now, no recordings yet, no other programs installed other than MP and her preferred 'helpers' (ffdshow, haalimediasplitter, deamontools, winrar, purevideo, RealAlternative, MPC)...
OK, thanks Marcus! I'll keep this in mind in the future. Just for info: I have 2x 500GB Samsung Spinpoints, a clean Vista...
Setting your windows desktop to a higher refreshrate makes watching tv/video/dvd smoother. You can check this by playing some...
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is this at all useful if i were to reduce the latency on my tv tuner cards?
is this at all useful if i were to reduce the latency on my tv tuner cards?
Utility to set PCI Latency and possibly prevent game stutter or improve FPS and reduce live tv/movie stuttering. This tweak is...
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Is possible to encrease bitrate of wma to ae 1400? Is possible to encrease bitrate of wma to a.e. 1400?
Is possible to encrease bitrate of wma to ae 1400? Is possible to encrease bitrate of wma to a.e. 1400?
The MediaPortal transcoding engine uses third-party filters to enable us to transcode the DVR-MS recordings to other formats...
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Did I mention that Comskip does h.264? At least the early access version?
Did I mention that Comskip does h.264? At least the early access version?
This is a How-To for those who want to use Comskip to cut commercials out of recordings (mpeg2). Just select the file with your...
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Hey, I'm working on support for Boxer so I need some new logos that isn't available at Com Hem yet :thx:
Hey, I'm working on support for Boxer so I need some new logos that isn't available at Com Hem yet :thx:
Hi, I've created some channel logos for the swedish channels using CHli's Photoshop template Please send me any updates so...
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MP1 MP2 (MPEG2) Codec guide DE
Sorry for not reading the full Thread Looks like we have a Good link
Sorry for not reading the full Thread Looks like we have a Good link
19.06.2004: First (MPEG2) Codec Guide Update 09.02.2005: New (MPEG2) Codec Guide Update 21.02.2005: DVR-MS -> MPEG Filters, SVCD...
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tnp I have the very same issue as you have/had converting dvrms "protected" files to mpg's. Did you ever get an answer or have you filgured out a way to convert with or without Graphedit? I'm going to try to attach an jpg to this reply to show I get when using graphedit on a dvr-ms "protected" file. Which by the way I pay Direct TV...
tnp I have the very same issue as you have/had converting dvrms "protected" files to mpg's. Did you ever get an answer or have...
Hi, Here is a quick guide to strip off the ASF wrapper MS use for their DVR-MS file format. This is used in MediaPortal for...
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I can't get my 2ndary LCD TV to startup in FS. I use /fullscreen /screen=1 and tried /fullscreen /screen=0 but both screens are always the same. I tried checking "Startup in FS" and trying the above commands but its always FS when that's checked. Using Screenselector, I only see my computer screen and not my TV.... Using 2.3 and...
I can't get my 2ndary LCD TV to startup in FS. I use /fullscreen /screen=1 and tried /fullscreen /screen=0 but both screens are...
*** UPDATE 13/1/2007 - Works with MediaPortal 0.2.2.0 *** Happy newyear ;) With the following executable (attached is also...
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DScaler would cause My TV to crash. The only working codec which allowed screen resizing was Nero. I installed the patches and everything cleared up including the ability to use Exclusive DirectX. Thanks for the list. Keep up the good work.
DScaler would cause My TV to crash. The only working codec which allowed screen resizing was Nero. I installed the patches and...
Microsoft released a couple of patches which will also solve some problems for MediaPortal. We recommend that you install them...
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For Taiwan and Asia users, I have just added some nice 400x430 static-linked satellite images to the MP wiki. These are provided by Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau. http://www.cwb.gov.tw/V6/observe/satellite/Data/s3p/s3p.jpg http://www.cwb.gov.tw/V6/observe/satellite/Data/s1p/s1p.jpg...
For Taiwan and Asia users, I have just added some nice 400x430 static-linked satellite images to the MP wiki. These are provided by...
0.0.0.5 intoduced the functionality of showing a satellite image for weather. http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/...
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Also remember that switchmode (PC, TV etc) power supplies are way more efficient than linear (big heavy iron core) power supplies, but they will still be lucky to reach aound 80% efficiency. This means that whatever power level you work out for your PC will also need at least 20% more from the power outlet to maintain. For...
Also remember that switchmode (PC, TV etc) power supplies are way more efficient than linear (big heavy iron core) power supplies...
We want our box to look as slick as possible right? Thanks to a new bootscreen, hiding my desktop icons etc, i came a long shot...
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thanks a lot for these logos. i just recently was able to configure my tv card properly and i finally can use it with tvserver/mp. those logos came in very handy. the only thing i'm curious about now is if the scheduled EPG-updating will really work....time will tell... also namal...ville dank für die dinger, mega-mässig!
thanks a lot for these logos. i just recently was able to configure my tv card properly and i finally can use it with tvserver/mp...
I spend some time creating logos for my HTPC here in Switzerland. TV Channels Logos Or without background : Included...
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It helped a newbee, Me.
It helped a newbee, Me.
Tips & tricks. VOBSUB VOBSUB is a filter for Media Player, which can load and show subtitles (vobsub, ssa, srt, sub, ...)...
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I was just wondering if it's possible to stop my music from selecting cover art+info automatically and downloading it? Like when you get several hits it let's you choose, but it somehow 10% of the time identifies my album as: "Bill Mccue - A' The Best" Happened for my Michael Jackson album, aswell as Echoes,Silence,Patience & Grace...
I was just wondering if it's possible to stop my music from selecting cover art+info automatically and downloading it? Like when...
Did you know that: 1. you can create thumbnails for your files? Its very easy. If your file is called my song.mp3 then...
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mama: Yeah, 'exit' - so close and yet so far :oops: After having toyed with the irrremote.ini a bit, I found this bit quite useful RED={run(d:\mediaportal\shutdown.bat)} Placed in the [Default] section and with the following .bat line shutdown -t 00 -s Don't whether that's water under the bridge or not but since my MP...
mama: Yeah, 'exit' - so close and yet so far :oops: After having toyed with the irrremote.ini a bit, I found this bit quite...
Hi folks, this is a small tutorial which describes how to use your Hauppauge Remote with Media Portal using the remote software...
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You don't need to use PC Anywhere to connect remotely. You can use window's remote desktop connection. There is a hack to enable multiple remote desktop connection on windows machines. Just google "enabling multiple remote desktop" and there are many sites that will show you how (make sure the site mention something about termsrv)...
You don't need to use PC Anywhere to connect remotely. You can use window's remote desktop connection. There is a hack to enable...
This guide was written with the following software versions used: Mediaportal 0.2.1.0 Project Mayhem III skin Final Version...
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really a good question ;) *removed*
really a good question ;) *removed*
I have make a little FTP server http://www.electronic-sport.ch/mymediaportal/ , with lot of files, that u need, that MP running...
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could someone who has the plugin working rewrite the Starting Post to enable us noobs to also use the plugin :)
could someone who has the plugin working rewrite the Starting Post to enable us noobs to also use the plugin :)
There is a little program called MpgII2DVD that was written more than one year ago by CyberVillain. It was written for the...
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Hi, Try doing it in the movies setup. It just worked for me, i dont know why. Sorry for my English :)
Hi, Try doing it in the movies setup. It just worked for me, i dont know why. Sorry for my English :)
Enabling DxVA At this location: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\NVIDIA Corporation\Filters\Video Add the Dword key EnableDXVA and...
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dvrmstoolbox keeps crashing eveytime I go to edit/add anything the in the processConditionEditor. Anyone else had this problem? Have tried a few versions (including the most recent) and the problem still keeps occuring.
dvrmstoolbox keeps crashing eveytime I go to edit/add anything the in the processConditionEditor. Anyone else had this problem...
Although you can use DVRMS Toolbox straight out of the box (as it were), there are a couple of changes that can help the process...
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XMLTV Although I do not have my HTPC finished yet I have been fooling around with some of the tools and configuration materials running MP on my Thinkpad. While XMLTV certainly beats entering everything by hand it is confusing. I've go the zp2it.com account set up and I can configure the service for my locale. I have both cable...
XMLTV Although I do not have my HTPC finished yet I have been fooling around with some of the tools and configuration materials...
Hi i just first like to say hi and thanks for what looks like a nice program. I have been trying to get XMLTV going following...
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I have not try to play .kar file or midi. I have codec so I can play mp3 and other video and sound system
I have not try to play .kar file or midi. I have codec so I can play mp3 and other video and sound system
Here is what you need to do: 1. Download and install "Karaoke for DirectX" from...
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Hi, I've never voiced my problem. I use The Search feature and filter through every single other thread on the board and use them as my benchmark to work off. Nor do I want to mess around with my system any more. I used to use all the SVNs and stay on the bleeding edge, also tried TV Server, but found myself, and in particular...
Hi, I've never voiced my problem. I use The Search feature and filter through every single other thread on the board and use...
Because I had so much problems with stuttering tv on my box, I thought it might be a good idea to post a checklist for everyone...
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jcee, I do believe that the wake up alarm fucntion is embedded in the BIOS of all new computers. AFAIK, it works just like a hardware based RTC (albiet a little more complex :-) but the principle is the same). The bios stores a time/day/month stamp which it constantly compares to the clock (each time it ticks or whatever) and when the...
jcee, I do believe that the wake up alarm fucntion is embedded in the BIOS of all new computers. AFAIK, it works just like a...
How to setup a perfect HTPC with MediaPortal and PVR Scheduler This is my configuration of my HTPC with following features: -...
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Hi, The cable mentioned here does not work with nVidia cards. Those cards do not deliver the needed synch-signals (sync on green or composite-sync). Additional hardware and wiring is needed for nVidia cards: http://www.sput.nl/hardware/tv-x.html Full How-To (german!): http://www.myhtpc.de/showtopic.php?threadid=5482 Flip.
Hi, The cable mentioned here does not work with nVidia cards. Those cards do not deliver the needed synch-signals (sync on...
Hi, Just to inform you that I have superb results using a Trust Televiewer v1 with RGB scart output when connecting to a TV...
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Super work - it seems that 'tv 3 puls' is missing!
Super work - it seems that 'tv 3 puls' is missing!
Hi, I have spend some time making decent TV icons for danish users, and now they are ready! Its based on CHli, Swemart and...
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No solution for this? Really :wtf: ? fanoI
No solution for this? Really :wtf: ? fanoI
Mediaportal uses the streambuffer engine from microsoft for recording and timeshifting live TV. Unfortunaly this engine only comes...
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.... FlipGer hi, can you upload your ASX-Files...? @all Note: only tested on IE and Netscape, the Goal is not a MP Integration for this Upload/Download, the Goal is: Enhance WindowsMediaPlayer for Shoutcast Sounds (first Post) Creating a Plalist Directory Set this Playlist Directory in MP Config-Panel (Radio/Stream...
.... FlipGer hi, can you upload your ASX-Files...? @all Note: only tested on IE and Netscape, the Goal is not a MP...
Shoutcast playback in Media Portal is here ! WOW...thanks for the interest in this people! I love shoutcast and its great...
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can i use this with the wintv pvr remote control? i can't figure it out. TIA P
can i use this with the wintv pvr remote control? i can't figure it out. TIA P
O.K. As you may have read in the feature request forum, I proposed to integrate a web browser in MP. I have found a solution now...
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Can I download this files somewhere else, the links are broken. :( //Jakke
Can I download this files somewhere else, the links are broken. :( //Jakke
Here are links to the internet radio from SR: http://www.sr.se/cgi-bin/mall/artikel.asp?ProgramID=2321&Artikel=787720 Här är...
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Hi Frodo, Could you be more specific as to which Tools/Options in Step 1 above? Are we in MediaPortal or in the MediaPortal-Setup? Thanks for your help. Morten Hi Morten, The post by Frodo is almost two years old. Within the context of Mediaportal that's quite enough to consider it outdated. Tools /options is...
Hi Frodo, Could you be more specific as to which Tools/Options in Step 1 above? Are we in MediaPortal or in the...
How to get My TV working Requirements -tvcapture card with onboard MPEG2 encoder. For example an Hauppauge PVR 250/350/USB2...
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Try it, the process should be similar...
Try it, the process should be similar...
Okay, I am sure a lot of you have faced problems setting up the TVGuide in MP. I know I did. I expected this to be trivial but...
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shanek It does, but if you swtch channels, the timestream buffer is deleted and a new one created, also the same if you close TV down. So example if your 20 minutes into watching a 1 hour show and you decide you want to record and save it. that will happen and you will get a file size of 9kb which links to the SBE file which will...
shanek It does, but if you swtch channels, the timestream buffer is deleted and a new one created, also the same if you close TV...
Two problems have plagued Media Portal users since the dawn of time; the inability to record to MPG instead of DVR-MS, and no way...
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