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I've only read the topic very briefly but take a look at a topic I made earlier:
https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/showthread.php?t=8861
I've only read the topic very briefly but take a look at a topic I made earlier...
I kno, I kno, s-video doesnt support widescreen (at least not with my graphics card: ati radeon 9250)
this is why id like an...
Right click on the graph and select 'Add Counters'.
Then select the option to select counters from computer, and in the dropdown list type the UNC path to your mediaportal box eg. \\htpc
Once that is done then select the performance object 'processor' and counter '% Processor Time'.
That should be enough to get you up and running...
Right click on the graph and select 'Add Counters'.
Then select the option to select counters from computer, and in the dropdown...
Just as this thread: How to measure CPU load when watching TV? - I too was looking for a way to monitor CPU usage when watching TV...
I will have a look at those tvguide files
My goal is to get quality, not to get quantity. That's the reason I watch only four channels.
I will have a look at those tvguide files
My goal is to get quality, not to get quantity. That's the reason I watch only four...
Hi there,
Just wondered if somebody can help. I've setup my channels in the order I want them in Mediaportal setup, and no channel...
Updated links in first post for anyone looking for this.
Updated links in first post for anyone looking for this.
Hi,
Just thought if anyone else had problems with setting up channels that this might help. I was on the Hauppauge forums and...
I know MP doesn't use them, but what if you had front and back covers for each album?
Sam
I know MP doesn't use them, but what if you had front and back covers for each album?
Sam
Howdy. I've just gone through the painful process of building a CD cover DB of all my MP3's for Media Portal so I thought I might...
great tips, i´ve already changed the layout/fontsize of a couple of tvosd´s with the help of it!
what i´d still like to know is if you can change the actual number of channels displayed in the the tvguide or the minitvguide. by default i think there´s 11 channels in the tvguide and 5 or 6 in the miniguide, i´d like to decrease that...
great tips, i´ve already changed the layout/fontsize of a couple of tvosd´s with the help of it!
what i´d still like to know is...
If you want to increase the fontsize for the MyTV - TV Guide in Blue2, you need to change the following:
open mytvguide.xml...
Its easy. At the end of the day the most important thing is getting the content in there. Even if its messy, someone else can help tidy it up. If you want to know how to write the basic syntax, see here:
http://www.maisenbachers.de/dokuw/wiki:syntax
However the edit boxes on our wiki has buttons for things like bold, text...
Its easy. At the end of the day the most important thing is getting the content in there. Even if its messy, someone else can...
just found this: http://htpcnews.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2117
All technical shortcuts explained.
merci1983
TARGETDIR is just a hint how to set a different path. You could write
TARGETDIR="E:\HTPC Test\MP"
or just leave the parameter for default. The funny thing was, standard msi parameter INSTALLDIR was ignored. Had to check the log to find it.
Another tip (originally from FlipGer):
Export your radio stations and...
merci1983
TARGETDIR is just a hint how to set a different path. You could write
TARGETDIR="E:\HTPC Test\MP"
or just...
You just have to build to batch files and drop them into folder containing new setup files.
Cut and paste the following line for...
New version is out and seems to work
New version is out and seems to work
I saw there is a new version of openpandora (0.6.4).
The main new feature of this version is that is can be controlled with global...
cool..i saw u changed it ..hehe
thanks people!
cool..i saw u changed it ..hehe
thanks people!
I read this on the MP site ..Im trying in 0.1.0.3...but i cant get it working......
Is this available in 0.1.0.3 ..or in CVS?
The SQL would be something like this (I didn't test it):
INSERT INTO channels (idChannel, strChannel, iChannelNr, frequency, iSort, {etc columns})
VALUES (90000, '0dum', 0, 25000, 1, {etc values})
INSERT INTO channels (idChannel, strChannel, iChannelNr, frequency, iSort, {etc columns})
VALUES (90001, '1dum', 1, 25000, 2...
The SQL would be something like this (I didn't test it):
INSERT INTO channels (idChannel, strChannel, iChannelNr, frequency...
Problem: I'm a DirecTV subscriber with an old settop box. I am not using a serial controller for channels yet, and so I am using...
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No luck. It crashed at the splash screen. Had the foresight to back up the original so everything's working again. That's OK, I can wait for 0.2.0
:(
No luck. It crashed at the splash screen. Had the foresight to back up the original so everything's working again. That's OK...
A very nice feature of this keyboard is that you can program your TV or amplifier's volume buttons while retaining the ability to...
OK, I fixed the Wiki stuff
OK, I fixed the Wiki stuff
Now added to Wiki - http://wiki.team-mediaportal.com/UserGuides/Switch-stable-svn-builds
If you wanna try out diff versions of...
Would it be difficult for MP to support HIP's alternative driver?
Would it be difficult for MP to support HIP's alternative driver?
Hello All
Just installed mediaportal, nice software.
I used myHome and launch KTV software in full screen mode from mediaportal...
Well...? Where can I find this usefull DL?
Well...? Where can I find this usefull DL?
I love the media portal program (if only they would port the project mayhem III skin from xbox it would be perfect) anyway I was...
Hi All
If anyone installing PCI card read motherboard Specs first as they will point out shared IRQ's to avoid conflicts.
If youve got something you hardly use as in modem for Fax/answering it dont matter if it shares IRQ but main ones to avoid are TV card, Graphics Card for obvious reasons and yes AGP share IRQ's with PCI slots...
Hi All
If anyone installing PCI card read motherboard Specs first as they will point out shared IRQ's to avoid conflicts.
If...
Symptom:
Stuttering and freezing during tv playback, and to some extent video playback. Seems to be the result of hard drive...
Shame some of them are such poor quality.
Try Wikipedia too.
Shame some of them are such poor quality.
Try Wikipedia too.
Hi to everybody
:S Bored about searching TV logos? I found a place where you can find all TV, SAT & Radio logos grouped by...
Jepp, that also did the trick.
Jepp, that also did the trick.
Hi,
If you ever rip your Band of Brothers DVD Collection into DVDRips, and stack them you will encounter a problem where CD10 is...
How do I run Mediaportal through Girder?
When I just doubleclick my Mediaportal icon on the desctop, the program just opens up as a window on my pc monitor...
Not much Girder experience but it looks like a clever solution :)
How do I run Mediaportal through Girder?
When I just doubleclick my Mediaportal icon on the desctop, the program just opens up as...
So here it is. It's a little complex and requires 2 additional applications (both shareware and common), but it definitely works...
Got the subs to show up
Hey, I know this is an old post, but I couldn't find much other information on it. I installed vobsub like the previous poster mentioned, but for whatever reason it wasn't loading in Media Portal. It would load in other players like media center classic. Anyway, I opened up the Haali filter's (for OGM) options...
Got the subs to show up
Hey, I know this is an old post, but I couldn't find much other information on it. I installed vobsub like...
Take a look @ directvobsub
http://www.afterdawn.com/software/video_software/subtitle_tools/vobsub.cfm
Its a great filter for...
Wow det va en lucky luke.. :) tnx for quick respond . Thats my main task. to get it in home basic menu not the default home menu -as I can chose from Mp setup as you describe .
Wow det va en lucky luke.. :) tnx for quick respond . Thats my main task. to get it in home basic menu not the default home menu...
Unti phpBB searching improves...sry if this has already been answered (I read the 'Did you knows' and FAQs as much as I could)...
Thanks for your quick response. Great help!
Thanks for your quick response. Great help!
I have ripped my movies to HDDs so I have movies in two different shares. Setup will only allow me to check one share at a time...
Unfortunately, I've got the 8386, equiped with an analog 7134 and it just won't work with MP: always a black screen!!!
I was wondering if the remote settings for the Medion 8383 remote is the same as the 8386?
Unfortunately, I've got the 8386, equiped with an analog 7134 and it just won't work with MP: always a black screen!!!
I was...
I am making a simple, graphical guide to mediaportal for medion 8383 owners. It's only partially complete so far, and is low on...
Thx for that! Can you explain that in plain English, please? Especially the part "compile the tvserver against the x86-architecture":S :S
Any pointers appreciated! :thx:
Thx for that! Can you explain that in plain English, please? Especially the part "compile the tvserver against the...
After having lot of issues getting TV3 working on Vista x64, (tried 10-15 builds) I finally gave up and reverted back to 0.2.3.0...
My 2 year daughter showed me I can fullscreen DVD playback by using the scroll wheel on my mouse!
My kids are always finding undocumented features like that! hahaha :D
(Well OK, maybe it is documented somewhere but I haven't seen it.)
My 2 year daughter showed me I can fullscreen DVD playback by using the scroll wheel on my mouse!
My kids are always finding...
Lets add usefull tips to this topic. Things which are usefull but maybe not known to most people.
Please only reply with new...
hmm this is maybe a bit a cheap one ...
When you want to receive viedo information use VideoDatabaseV5.db3 instead of TVDatabaseV21.db3
hmm this is maybe a bit a cheap one ...
When you want to receive viedo information use VideoDatabaseV5.db3 instead of...
How to get a nice formated Movie list in Excel using your MP Movie Database
01: donload and install the SQLlite ODB driver from...
mdsfyer, thanks for your smart a** comments :) appreciate the sarcasm.. :)
and the rest of you guys - thanks.. I don't think there is anything like that in the North America.. And I haven't lived in Western Europe, unfortunately, so I don't know what teletext would be used for..
:)
mdsfyer, thanks for your smart a** comments :) appreciate the sarcasm.. :)
and the rest of you guys - thanks.. I don't think there...
Sorry for dumb question, but what is teletext? All I get when I select it is a big ugly blue screen with ASCII graphics.. Is it...
Use an SQL command
You can run the SQL tool:
\Docs\SQLite Database Browser.exe
Open the database:
\database\TVDatabaseV21.db3 (or whatever yours is called)
And run the SQL command:
update channel set iChannelNr = '2500' || iChannelNr , bExternal = 1 , ExternalChannel = iChannelNr
Anyone know how to batch/bulk change the...
Use an SQL command
You can run the SQL tool:
\Docs\SQLite Database Browser.exe
Open the database:
\database\TVDatabaseV21.db3...
This should save your fingers from some mouse-bound and typing torture and all you need is to tell Notepad to do all the work for...
Your Twinhan configuration is not working for BDA drivers >= 1.2.1.8 anymore.
Use the newest driver (1.2.1.9) from www.DigitalRise.biz and the configuration from http://www.kiwi07.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/Cards/CaptureCardDefinitions.xml
Martin
Your Twinhan configuration is not working for BDA drivers >= 1.2.1.8 anymore.
Use the newest driver (1.2.1.9) from...
Hi folks,
after reading this forum fo a while, finally got my Typhoon/Twinhan card running. Stil needs some performance tuning...
Total Newb Question.
Hi,
My name is Michael. Long time listener, first time caller. :P
So here's my dumb question: If you can control Homeseer with MediaPortal, wouldn't you be able to control Z-wave devices with HomeSeer doing the translation?
Thanks,
Michael
:thx:
Total Newb Question.
Hi,
My name is Michael. Long time listener, first time caller. :P
So here's my dumb question: If you...
Here's a gude to a simple, quick MP interface to Homeseer. This method provides control functions/inputs to Homeseer via calls to...