blaster not flashing when changing channel (2 Viewers)

[een_mq]

Hi all,

I have just switched to MP from MCE, got sick and tired of weird crashes and all the weird errors in MCE. MP is so customisable, with a more thorough documentation, it will be a breeze to set up. Once I got all my problems sorted, I am planning to contribute to some of the missing documentation.

I have configured MP with DVB-T FTA as well as Foxtel (pay tv STB) via SVHS in.
I have also downloaded the latest myblaster plugin from the plugin download page, and I have run blaster.exe to learn the commands.

When I press the test button in blaster.exe, my Foxtel STB receives the signal and the blaster bud connected to port 2 of the MCE IR receiver flashed a couple of times...

However, under guide, if I change channel to one of the foxtel channel, the IR blaster did not flash at all.
I have configured all the channels to control the signal via STB and has also given the right channel numbers.

One particular error in Mediaportal.log concerned me...:
2/10/2006 6:50:49 PM Recorder: tv channel changed:ANIMAL
2/10/2006 6:50:49 PM MyBlaster.Send: '615'
2/10/2006 6:50:49 PM MyBlaster.Send: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.

I have followed the instruction in this thread to the letter to no avail:
https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/showthread.php?t=10038&highlight=blaster

If anyone can help, it would be very much appreciated

Thanks

Edward

 

[een_mq]

This is the detail of my machine:

Area: Media Portal Plugins
MediaPortal Version: 0.2.0.4 (2006-08-11)
MediaPortal Skin: Project X
Windows Version: Windows XP (SP2)
.NET CLR Version: 2.0.50727
DirectX Version: 4.09.00.0904 (9.0c)
Audio Codec: NVIDIA Audio Decoder
Video Codec: NVIDIA Video Decoder
CPU Type: Intel Core2 - 6300 @ 1.86GHz
Memory: 1 GB
Motherboard: 775Dual-VSTA
TV Card Model: Compro DVB-T300
TV Card Type: Software
TV Card Driver: 1.3.3.9
Video Card Model: Nvidia Geforce 6600 GT (128 MB)
Video Card Driver: 91.47
Video Card Resolution: 1280×1024
Video Render Type: VMR9
Audio Card Model: Realtek High Definition Audio
Audio Card Driver: -
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[Spragleknas]

Hi and welcome!
A friend of mine got the exact problem; Blaster learns but does not do (in short)
Haven't sorted it out, but we are going to try this: https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/showthread.php?t=11068
... worth a try.

Good luck!

 

[een_mq]

Hi,

Thanks for replying...

I have followed the thread that you shown me, I am afraid it might be of much help to me atm..
The thread is more about using your MCE remote to do more stuff (more learning), but it will still not work well for blasting I think...

Anyway, I am going back to my older ghost image to see if the issue still exists...
Let's hope that it will go away...

BTW, is there anyone out there who successfully get MP to blast via the IR bud to their set top box on MP 0.2.0.4?

Thanks


edward

 

[Spragleknas]

Hi,(...)
The thread is more about using your MCE remote to do more stuff (more learning), but it will still not work well for blasting I think...

I've also added IR blasting support so you can map MCE Remote button presses to fire off IR commands for your other equipment.

 

[een_mq]

Yes,

I read that too...
The new replacement driver will probably get my mce to blast the IR signal to my STB when I press a button on my remote...
But, when changing channels in guide or when recording is about to start, I don't think it will blast properly as there are no remote control button presses...

I might be wrong...