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Whoo...I have to resurrect this really old thread since I ran into the same issue on the current build (1.2.2.0) running on a Windows 7 Home Premuim 32Bit edition (fully patched and no Anti Virus software running). Sometimes MP took a really long time to start up or the TV ran out of sync. The mentioned WMI service was blocking one...
Whoo...I have to resurrect this really old thread since I ran into the same issue on the current build (1.2.2.0) running on a...
Hi there For a long time i have been having major problems with MP's MY TV. Whenever i ran it the bda graph(DVB-T card) would...
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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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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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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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I also have small amounts of ghosting.
I also have small amounts of ghosting.
Hi, MP 1.0.8 Download and install ffdshow20050216 Be aware, 2 dlls are missing, can be downloaded here and here In MP...
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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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Thanks for the tip. I'll take a look at that
Thanks for the tip. I'll take a look at that
I have written a couple of .bat scripts that will use open source/freeware software to: rip and burn dvds (sorry no dvd9 to dvd5...
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Hello all, I'm using this HVR-1110 too. I hope to get it to work with this solution.. my problem is that i don't know where to put the code posted earlier. I have version 1.0.2.0 and can't find "capturecardsdefinitions.xml" so where to put it to get it to work?? tnx I'm also NOT using the tv server version, is this correct?
Hello all, I'm using this HVR-1110 too. I hope to get it to work with this solution.. my problem is that i don't know where to...
MediaPortal Version: 0.2.3 RC2 Windows Version: Vista 32bit CPU Type: Intel Core 2 1.8 GHz HDD: 4x Hitachi 60 GB Memory: 2 GB...
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i made a thread about my remote here: https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/tips-tricks-124/compro-remote-any-remote-device-mobile-phone-application-control-mp-without-focus-51180/ i had to make my own program for it to work, but can now control MP without it being the active application, i just have it running in the background on...
i made a thread about my remote here...
I've recently bought the compro t-200, and found the software that came with it quite shoddy (the EPG was rubbish), so I looked at...
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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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hi... Cheetah05. any chance of doing a Film4+1 logo.. .and any update on the radio logos ?
hi... Cheetah05. any chance of doing a Film4+1 logo.. .and any update on the radio logos ?
Due To requests from an earlier post i have made my updated logos available for download, i would like to make sure everyone is...
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Within the MediaPortal main program to to Settings --> Settings ---> Screen Calibration. DMAN
Within the MediaPortal main program to to Settings --> Settings ---> Screen Calibration. DMAN
Frodo helped me with this one, but here's how to do it: 1. Use NVidia drivers 61.12 (can be downloaded here...
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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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MP1 MP2 Updated CODEC Guide DE
Check your email.... :wink:
Check your email.... :wink:
I see two stickies in the forum that talk about CODEC setup and configuration, but unless their authors plan to update them, I will...
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Hello, Im new with MP, started up with it yeasterday and been tweaking it all the time. I own a Remote Wonder II but can't get it working properly, it's not X10 series remote so Key Master or Factory won't work with it... Is there some other way to get it fully functionable? Doing own configurations ain't a problem for me. If...
Hello, Im new with MP, started up with it yeasterday and been tweaking it all the time. I own a Remote Wonder II but can't get...
Hello There, I searched the forum for days looking at a way to use my ATI RW instead of the Hauppage remote that came with the...
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Thanks Taipan. Schoolboy error - not checking I had the latest drivers. Works fine now. thanks again. Sy
Thanks Taipan. Schoolboy error - not checking I had the latest drivers. Works fine now. thanks again. Sy
I found this ATI knowledge base article; 737-22853: 50Hz refresh rate not available for European TV, HDTV and projectors...
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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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hehe, gärn gscheh! :-)
hehe, gärn gscheh! :-)
If your TV-Plugin work do...... --- Download TV-Movie Clickfinder --- http://www.tvmovie.de/clickfinder/clickfinder.html...
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I'm using version 0.1.0.0 but the chnlup and down are not working, mapped them to {f7} and {f8} but it does not seem to work. anyone an idea? probably I have edit the chnlup and down in the incorrect section of the ini file I am only using the remote to start start MP, control MP and turn down the computer do I really...
I'm using version 0.1.0.0 but the chnlup and down are not working, mapped them to {f7} and {f8} but it does not seem to work...
I changed my irremote.ini file so MP can use the new hauppauge remote more effectively. There are about 9 buttons that aren't...
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well, this is gonna die now to. As it will be deleted. If you want a support question. Post in support/general. As you can see this section is for WORKING tips and tricks.
well, this is gonna die now to. As it will be deleted. If you want a support question. Post in support/general. As you can...
If you cannot start media center, you may have had my problem. The separate configure utility messes things up. Took me a few...
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The link for the xmltv.zip file is not working. Any mirrors? Thanks.
The link for the xmltv.zip file is not working. Any mirrors? Thanks.
Currently right now the Zap2it plug-in in not working with the new TV engine. Because the new TV engine is all about TV and you...
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Crash. 1. MPGAUDIO.AX is only needed if you want to use the generic DVD codecs to play back the AC3 stream in an AVI file. You have FFDShow installed and therefore this will handle it for you. 2. Post a detailed question in the General Support forum DMAN
Crash. 1. MPGAUDIO.AX is only needed if you want to use the generic DVD codecs to play back the AC3 stream in an AVI file. You...
I worked several hours on that issue until I realized that I made everything right from the beginning and that just my receiver was...
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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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Yet another one ... maybe post URL Hi, here's another request for the manual. Maybe a good idea to post the manual. Meanwhile please send me via email
Yet another one ... maybe post URL Hi, here's another request for the manual. Maybe a good idea to post the manual. Meanwhile...
Not quite sure if this is a difficult tip to work out, but thought it good to share with others who have the same problem. I...
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MP1 MP2 Most used codecs DE
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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Hi Guys, I also have the T750. I have made the change to the Capture Card Definitions XML as per the first post. On the Config, the card is showing and I can use the autoscan to find all of the digital channels. Only problem now is when I go to My TV once Media Portal starts up. It shows a black screen for all of the digiital...
Hi Guys, I also have the T750. I have made the change to the Capture Card Definitions XML as per the first post. On the Config...
After much research and testing I thought I'd post some tips on getting the Compro VideoMate T750 working with MediaPortal. Well...
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Personally I just unzipped the xmltv executables into C:\Program Files\Team MediaPortal\MediaPortal\xmltv ...So when I run xmltv.exe etc, the tvguide.xml downloads right there. Seems to work. :)
Personally I just unzipped the xmltv executables into C:\Program Files\Team MediaPortal\MediaPortal\xmltv ...So when I run...
USA XMLTV for noobs 1. Download a. Install it, somthing like c:\xmltv 2. Goto start run and type cmd (enter)...
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I found that the profile suggested by Kanedo worked well for me once i updated the profile using 1Spoon's suggestion. I have found that there are some good and bad things about the remote. Good: nice ability to close and minimize in any application. Bad: poor range , not always responsive if i haven't pressed a button in...
I found that the profile suggested by Kanedo worked well for me once i updated the profile using 1Spoon's suggestion. I have...
I developped a native MP profile for the Firefly remote. No need anymore to use girder to drive MP with the Firefly remote. if...
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MP1 MP2 Installation Guide DE
Cheers for the tips will add them in, i realise theres multiple ways to do most things with windows etc so its always good to have alternative methods aswell,
Cheers for the tips will add them in, i realise theres multiple ways to do most things with windows etc so its always good to have...
Hi Guys I have just put together an Installation Guide for a mate of mine who wants to install MP so thought i would post a link...
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yepp, I added a new start.bat last night, should be included in the next update, thx
yepp, I added a new start.bat last night, should be included in the next update, thx
THIS INFO IS ONLY FOR CVS-BUILDS - NOT FOR NORMAL INSTALLS !!! I have learned that a few DLLs needs to be re-registered when...
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