AUDIO/VIDEO freeze (1 Viewer)

[4irm]

Hi folks,

the following problem i have been dealing with for approx 35hours; the issue:

my computer freezes after i stopped any video or just stopped myTV, concerning basically every video/audio playback respectively (including TV)

here are the facts:

- not related to codecs; since i have tested all possible combinations (if i stop a divx video the computer freezes after ca. 3 sec. as well as when i have stopped myTV - means divx codec is another one than nvidia for tv "playback")

- i think it occurred when i installed the technotrend driver (5.0.0.12) and my TT C-1500 card (before i only had an analog hauppauge card withou problems) the first time but...- even if i remove the card(s) the problem remains!!! (therefore i dont think it is related to that driver)

- i already did an entire new system setup including the latest drivers

- other programs like DVBProg or DVBViewer running flawlessly

- the logs doesnt show anything (even in debug mode)

- the problem occurres with and without the tv-server

- its not related to any builds (tried at least 5 different onces including the most recent SNV's)

- not to skins related (happens even with basic blue)

- not an graphic card issue, tried an ATI X1300 and a nvidia 8400GS

- not EPG related since it has been deactivated entirely

- not VMR related deactived and activated it respectively


THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!!!!
I AM GOING MAD!!!






TV-Server Version: currently 16549; but i have also tried 5 others, including the latest one
MediaPortal Version: 0.2.3; like TV-Server i have encountered the problem even with several other builds
MediaPortal Skin: tested blue and monochrome
Windows Version: XP SP2
CPU Type: AMD 3200+
HDD: Seagate 80GB
Memory: 1GB Infineon
Motherboard: Gigabyte Neo4
Motherboard Chipset: nforce4
Motherboard Bios: most recent one
Video Card: ATI Radeon X1300
Video Card Driver: Catalyst 7.X
Sound Card: onboard
Sound Card AC3: onboard
Sound Card Driver: onboard
1. TV Card: Hauppauge PVR150
1. TV Card Type: ANALOG
1. TV Card Driver: latest
2. TV Card: TechnoTrend
2. TV Card Type: DVB-C
2. TV Card Driver: 5.0.0.12
MPEG2 Video Codec: NVIDIA
MPEG2 Audio Codec: NVIDIA
Satelite/CableTV Provider: DVB-C and ANALOG
HTPC Case: Silverstone

 

[Spragleknas]

Please include the log-files - and do read ::THIS::

 

[4irm]

cheers!

 

[sylvio2000]

I have the same problem. Are there any news regarding these freezes?

 

[4irm]

no not really mate,

for that reason i dont use mediaportal anymore - its a pitty.

cheers
IRM

 

[sylvio2000]

I have found the problem, at least for me.

I made a complete new install with xp Pro. Then I installed only ffdshow, CoreAVC and AC3-Filter. Everything worked fine. I could start and stop any video without freezing.

Then I installed everything for the tv-part (PVR 500 drivers, PowerDVD 7). Then I got freezes when stopping any Video or TV.

Then I uninstalled one after the other and found out that PowerDVD causes the freezes. After uninstalling PowerDVD everything runs fine.

Now i have Nvidia purevideo (instead of P-DVD) installed and no problems.


I know that this is no general problem with PowerDVD, my other Socket A Board (Via KT600) had no problems with PowerDVD.


my hardware:

Board: DFI nForce 2 Ultra 400
CPU: Athlon XP 2400+ Mobile
MP: 0.2.3.0 Final (without SVN)

 

[4irm]

OHHH MY GOD!!!!!

finally it had taken me at least 40h, before i eventually decided to turn away from MP.

THANKS A LOT MATE!!!!!

regards
4irm

p.s. initially i needed Power DVD for the HD-TV codec - the provided HD codec from technotrend doesnt work with MP.

 

[sylvio2000]

I am happy that I could help you

But I dont know which codec you could try for HD. I only have analogue cable

 

[Spragleknas]

You could try to use the AVIVO-codec pack, found here AMD GAME! Drivers and Utilities
Let me know how it works out