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Hi,
There are some quite interesting posts on other HTPC forums about this issue. It seems my "jerky" video from timeshifting live TV after doing some FBW/FFW could be related to this particular bug in DX9.0c. However, I don't have this problem when using the internal MPEG2 codec...
A word of warning: you might break playback of...
Hi,
There are some quite interesting posts on other HTPC forums about this issue. It seems my "jerky" video from timeshifting...
If you have stuttering / tearing or interlacing artefacts on video then try replacing quartz.dll from dx9c with quartz.dll from...
OK,
that is solution enjoy :-) :https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/patch_choose_screen_which_mp_start_fullscreen-t25689.html?t=25689&highlight=piba+patch
Stanik
OK,
that is solution enjoy :-)...
Hi!
I have a HTPC, that I use for Mediaportal on a projector(1280x720 DVI-HDMI) whilst I have a LCD 19"wide(VGA 1440x900). I...
Hi,
WebEPG is designed to be a background application, that most people have as a scheduled task. So it isn't meant to have any window.
There are a few ways to see when WebEPG is working/finshed.
1. WebEPG.exe is on the process list when its running
2. TVguide-writing.xml is being written while its running, its renamed to...
Hi,
WebEPG is designed to be a background application, that most people have as a scheduled task. So it isn't meant to have any...
Hello,
I use the WebEPG to update the MP EPG. But how con I make it to recordnise it it working and ready? I only can see that...
120 DPI is not supported.
Not sure who is to blame on this one, Microsoft, DirectX or Mediaportal, but has cropped up before, usually during setup, where certain buttons would not show.
Unfortunately I know of no workaround, maybe someone does !
Regards
120 DPI is not supported.
Not sure who is to blame on this one, Microsoft, DirectX or Mediaportal, but has cropped up before...
I have been searching for half an hour but with no results.
I have a problem with full screen view.
If I use 120 DPI caracthers...
Also, dont forget Girder
Also, dont forget Girder
When you adjust your audio volume you can have a bar on your screen, just as you do on your TV.
Also Caps, Num, scroll locks and...
I had a quick look at it, but I can't tell - does this do the trimming automatically like DVR-MS Toolbox does with commercials?
I had a quick look at it, but I can't tell - does this do the trimming automatically like DVR-MS Toolbox does with commercials?
I found this app recently and it works great for trimming archived avi's to get rid of extra time before and after the program...
Ignore that.
Found it.
Clicking on the '1' button opens the IMDB info page.
Ignore that.
Found it.
Clicking on the '1' button opens the IMDB info page.
Hey,
Any idea how do I access IMDB info (equivilent to F3 key) using the StreamZap remote?
anyone?
GOOD POINT!!!! Didn't think of that.
Thanks
GOOD POINT!!!! Didn't think of that.
Thanks
I experienced video jerks (picture freezes a while every 10 sec) both on DVD and TV playing. I found out that it was my...
Nice! Add it here: https://www.team-mediaportal.com/files/
Nice! Add it here: https://www.team-mediaportal.com/files/
Wow, I found an absolute cool tool that solves me a long time problem. With:
mceirrec.exe and mceirplay.exe
from Bruno...
wow, fantastic. This could be the best feature yet. I can truely replace my desktop environment with MP.
Thank you for the perfect instructions. I doubt i could ever have figured it out like you have described. I also could not find the type of explanation i was looking for.
You could make a small addition to step 13 though...
wow, fantastic. This could be the best feature yet. I can truely replace my desktop environment with MP.
Thank you for the...
I don't know if this has been discussed, but when i searched for it earlier, i didn't find it except in the Manual, which i...
Funny :)
Funny :)
Have been spying at meedio forums ;)
http://www.gosing.com/
# works fullscreen
# only small .exe (330kb)
# freeware
#...
ivankurac3
Hi, lost my system tray icon after upgrading to the latest version, but used graphedit to prove still useing nvidia codec.
Strange about the name change, but if it works will give it a go.
Thanks for the TIP.
8)
ivankurac3
Hi, lost my system tray icon after upgrading to the latest version, but used graphedit to prove still useing nvidia...
This is the most weird thing I have ever seen. I don't know how it works, but it worked for me.
I used to have the tray icon only...
Hi Chris, thanks for that list.
One hotfix I am looking for but have had no luck searching the forums is an issue with USB devices and power saving.
Apparently there is an issue with USB TV Tuners that this patch can fix.
The issue is that it has brief freezes with 100% CPU usage for a second or two at random intervals. I am...
Hi Chris, thanks for that list.
One hotfix I am looking for but have had no luck searching the forums is an issue with USB...
In our manual, you will find hotfixes from Microsoft which will fix issues, many ppl encounter.
You can find them ::here::
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This is a...
Hi,
Setting up a DVB-C/T/S dual-tuner(or triple etc) is problematic at best because you need to buy not only multiple tuner...
+ "Power" button cannot be used to close MediaPortal from inside the application because I don't know how to configure key shortcut "STRG + UMSCHALT + ALT + F6" to exit MediaPortal.
I noticed that the twinhan remote always tries to open twinhandtv.exe from this location, C:\Program Files\PC-TV\TwinHanDTV
To get media...
+ "Power" button cannot be used to close MediaPortal from inside the application because I don't know how to configure key...
Here you can find a short step-by-step guide how to configure the twinhan remote control for usage in MediaPortal...
Some things such as the default time before killing non-responding apps at shutdown can cause problems. Generally 10 seconds is fine but I wouldnt go lower, because a lot of settings wont be saved properly on shutdown.
Its obviously preSP2 as well as their method for disabling WFP wont work anymore.
Clearing pagefile on shutdown...
Some things such as the default time before killing non-responding apps at shutdown can cause problems. Generally 10 seconds is...
First, I am not sure where to post this so if the moderators wish to move it please do so. With that said on with the post.
I...
Hallo to everyone...
mediaportal is fantastic ;)
i've the same problem...with compro videomate DVB-T 300 driver version 1.3.5.6:
Unable create graph for device :S (analog device)
My computer specification:
Pentium IV 3 GHz HT
1 gb ram
Geforce Nvidia 5500
Xp pro sp2
:thx:
Hallo to everyone...
mediaportal is fantastic ;)
i've the same problem...with compro videomate DVB-T 300 driver version 1.3.5.6...
http://www.comprousa.com/downloadfiles/T300Driver13124.zip
Use the above drivers rather than those supplied on CD... simple as...
excellent link, especially for radio.
thanks
tomtom
excellent link, especially for radio.
thanks
tomtom
I found this site : http://www.lyngsat-logo.com/
If you're looking for a TV or FM logo you will find it there (i hope...).
I think this is also a good one. It's used in VideoLan.
http://sourceforge.net/projects/libmpeg2/
I think this is also a good one. It's used in VideoLan.
http://sourceforge.net/projects/libmpeg2/
Out of the box windows doesnt support MPEG2 playback.
If you want to playback mpeg2 files take a look at this free mpeg2 codec...
cool, thanks for posting this.
cool, thanks for posting this.
Hello
Heres a script that switches display resolution based on the frame rate of a video. I am using the script as an external...
Arbie
I'm no expert in this area but if you're connecting through the RF leads, you will need to tune your TV card to receive the SKY signal, just as you would BBC 1. I think the channel used by your Sky box can be dispalyed on the the Pace setup screen.
Regards
Steve
Arbie
I'm no expert in this area but if you're connecting through the RF leads, you will need to tune your TV card to receive...
Hopefully someone will have already cracked this one as it is doing my head in!
Basically I have a Jetway card (RF in/out) and a...
Many of us do.
Do a search on "MCE 2005 remote xp home" or send me a private message with your e-mail address, and I'll forward the drivers.
Many of us do.
Do a search on "MCE 2005 remote xp home" or send me a private message with your e-mail address, and I'll forward...
Any one using this configuration??
I'm embarrased! :oops:
Couldn't find any Internet Feeds.
Then realized that the second line of links was preceded by NETTV:
Thanks for the link.....
Works great! :wink:
I'm embarrased! :oops:
Couldn't find any Internet Feeds.
Then realized that the second line of links was preceded by NETTV...
For those of you that want to watch internet tv, there is a nice listing out there at www.lyngsat.com/nettv covering the GLOBE...
This sounds tempting enough to give it a try. I've a had a ocelot running for years now and only recently started with MP. I guess I can do the same batch file approach with the file runner capability of the basic home automation plugin?
Does the Ocelot accept these commands while running it's own program, or will this only work if...
This sounds tempting enough to give it a try. I've a had a ocelot running for years now and only recently started with MP. I guess...
One way of getting an ADI Ocelot to work using MediaPortal is to use the easyapp plugin. I used it to run simple batch files that...
NL + international
http://rss.pagina.nl
NL + international
http://rss.pagina.nl
Here a good link for rss feeds
ger:
Main
http://www.netzeitung.de/servlets/region?name=rss#rss04
Search engin...
Nope tried it in my setup running full screen and get the time and date, NIIIICE!.
Nope tried it in my setup running full screen and get the time and date, NIIIICE!.
Theres one (small) thing that always bothered me... that i always had to leave Fullscreen TV or video to see what time it actally...
Hi peterl,
is your plugin still existing and working?
Would like testing it.
Regards
Ralph
Hi peterl,
is your plugin still existing and working?
Would like testing it.
Regards
Ralph
Hi.
first of all i want to say thanks to Frodo and the rest of the team which develops MP ! Your are doing a great work.
I...
Intelliremote
For those of you that want an easier solution you could always try our software Intelliremote. It allows mutliple profiles and switches based on the active Window so when you are using MediaPortal it switches to the MediaPortal profile and when you switch to ITunes Intelliremote will load the ITunes profile. If...
Intelliremote
For those of you that want an easier solution you could always try our software Intelliremote. It allows mutliple...
For people who want to use their Creative Remote control for controlling Windows applications like MediaPortal, Winamp etc...
Well, not quite...
I have MP 0.1.2.0 and the USBUIRT and it is not working at all. You can see my original post here (http://nolanparty.com/mediaportal.sourceforge.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=7801). The USBUIRT will not change the channels even though I already have them set to external. Plus, the USBUIRT doesn't even light up it's...
Well, not quite...
I have MP 0.1.2.0 and the USBUIRT and it is not working at all. You can see my original post here...
Thanks to Jon from USBUIRT who donated a system to frodo and MANY thanks to frodo who kind of "outsorced" the transmission codes to...
Hi,
thanks for this tipp! Something I did search for quite some time....
Having a Hauppauge 45 button remote, you can do following:
open MPconfig
go to Remote -> Hauppauge -> Mapping
Select the "Home" button settings
Add a new condition with these settings:
Layer: all
Condition: Window -> Home
Action: Action ->...
Hi,
thanks for this tipp! Something I did search for quite some time....
Having a Hauppauge 45 button remote, you can do...
Users with the MCE remote already can use the following action by default.
For keyboard users the action is not yet assigned to...
