Dvico FusionHDTV DVB-T card hangs with AC3 channels (5 Viewers)

[Taipan]

Just let me know if there is any other testing I can do on this that would be useful.

Thanks jawbroken - I think you have confirmed that this is a bug in MediaPortal. I will see if I can get it logged in Mantis, and I may ask you to do some more testing later to assist the Developers with finding the cause.....

 

[imported_jawbroken]

The 9->10 was just a control, so yes, it should (and did) work fine.

I am 95% sure that it was using the same card.

Okay, I found the log file backup, in recorder.log:

16/03/2006 6:11:27 PM Recorder: time to record 'The Simpsons' on channel:TEN from 6:00:00 PM-6:30:00 PM id:12 priority:2147483644 quality:NotSet Once
16/03/2006 6:11:27 PM Recorder: program:6:00:00 PM-6:30:00 PM
16/03/2006 6:11:27 PM Recorder: using cardvico FusionHDTV DVB-T Lite R2 prio:1
16/03/2006 6:11:27 PM Recorder:enable dx9 exclusive mode
16/03/2006 6:11:29 PM Recorder: recording started 'The Simpsons' on channel:TEN from 6:00:00 PM-6:30:00 PM id:12 priority:2147483644 quality:NotSet
16/03/2006 6:11:29 PM Recorder: recording state changed
16/03/2006 6:11:35 PM Recorder:enable dx9 exclusive mode
16/03/2006 6:11:38 PM Recorder:enable dx9 exclusive mode
16/03/2006 6:28:08 PM Recorder: Send announcement for recording:Record once World News Australia on SBS from 16/03/2006 6:30 PM - 16/03/2006 7:00 PM
16/03/2006 6:30:00 PM Recorder: recording ended 'The Simpsons' on channel:TEN from 6:00:00 PM-6:30:00 PM id:12 priority:2147483644 quality:NotSet
16/03/2006 6:30:00 PM diskmanagement: recording The Simpsons ended. type:Once max episodes:2147483647
16/03/2006 6:30:00 PM Recorder: recording state changed
16/03/2006 6:30:08 PM Recorder: time to record 'World News Australia' on channelBS from 6:30:00 PM-7:00:00 PM id:13 priority:2147483643 quality:NotSet Once
16/03/2006 6:30:08 PM Recorder: program:6:30:00 PM-7:00:00 PM
16/03/2006 6:30:08 PM Recorder: using cardvico FusionHDTV DVB-T Lite R2 prio:1
16/03/2006 6:30:10 PM Recorder: recording started 'World News Australia' on channelBS from 6:30:00 PM-7:00:00 PM id:13 priority:2147483643 quality:NotSet

So it seems that yes, this was the same card. Maybe the 8 seconds between stopping one and starting the other is enough, or the channel changing is done differently when recording and not watching.

I expected it to fail as well. When you try this while recording does it work?

 

[Taipan]

Windows Version: XP Professional, SP2
CPU Type: AMD 2700+
Memory: 512 MB
Motherboard: Gigabyte 7VM400M-RZ
Motherboard Chipset: VIA KM400
Motherboard Bios: Award, F5
Video Card: ATI Radeon 9550
Video Card Driver: 6.2
Sound Card: VIA VT1617
Sound Card AC3: no AC3
Sound Card Driver: 6.14.1.4100
1. TV Card: Dvico FusionHDTV DVB-T
1. TV Card Type: DVB-T
1. TV Card Driver: 3.30.01
2. TV Card: DNTVLive! LP
2. TV Card Type: DVB-T
2. TV Card Driver: 2.0.0.4
Video Codec: NVIDIA Pure video v1.02.196
Audio Codec: Dscaler
Satelite/CableTV Provider: n/a
HTPC Case: Custom built
Power Supply: 200W, modified
Remote: MCE 2005 (EU version)
TV: BENQ DLP Projector
TV - HTPC Connection: Sub-D

I got all excited when I saw this entry in the CVS log file:-

MediaPortal mytv: On 17/03/2006 [18:40:10] _Frodo_ added the following change: fixed zap between tvchannels with ac3 and mpg2 audio

but I have just tried the latest CVS (03-18-2006--01-02) and the problem is still there for me....

In the following testing, I was watching ABC which has both MPEG2 & AC3 sound and I changed channel to Seven, which only has MPEG2 sound. Notice the bolded lines...

Here's the section of the MediaPortal.log file for the DNTVLive! card, where it works fine:-

18/03/2006 2:01:09 PM Command: view tv channeleven
18/03/2006 2:01:09 PM Recorder: Use card: DNTV Live! LP Tuner Card
18/03/2006 2:01:09 PM Commandtop tv card:1
18/03/2006 2:01:09 PM Recorder: tv channel changedeven
18/03/2006 2:01:09 PM PlaneScene: video WxH : 1024x576
18/03/2006 2:01:09 PM PlaneScene: video AR : 1024:576
18/03/2006 2:01:09 PM PlaneScene: screen WxH : 498x347
18/03/2006 2:01:09 PM PlaneScene: AR type : Normal
18/03/2006 2:01:09 PM PlaneScene: PixelRatio : 1
18/03/2006 2:01:09 PM PlaneScene: src : (0,0)-(1024,576)
18/03/2006 2:01:09 PM PlaneScene: dst : (427,176)-(925,456)
18/03/2006 2:01:09 PM teletext: clear teletext cache
18/03/2006 2:01:09 PM TVCapture: change channel to : Seven
18/03/2006 2:01:09 PM DVBGraph: ShouldRebuildGraph(Seven) current ac3:True new channel ac3:False
18/03/2006 2:01:09 PM TvCaptureDevice:RebuildGraph() Card:2 chaneven
18/03/2006 2:01:09 PM DVBGraph: StopViewing()
18/03/2006 2:01:09 PM 7 vmr9: Dispose
18/03/2006 2:01:09 PM VMR9: not active
18/03/2006 2:01:09 PM DVBGraphBDA:CreateGraph().
18/03/2006 2:01:09 PM 7 vmr9:ctor()
18/03/2006 2:01:09 PM 7 vmr9:ctor() done:True
18/03/2006 2:01:09 PM DVBGraphBDA: Adding configured filters...
18/03/2006 2:01:09 PM DVBGraphBDA: Adding filter <Microsoft DVBT Network Provider> with moniker <@device:sw:{71985F4B-1CA1-11D3-9CC8-00C04F7971E0}\Microsoft DVBT Network Provider>
18/03/2006 2:01:09 PM DVBGraphBDA: Added filter <Microsoft DVBT Network Provider> with moniker <@device:sw:{71985F4B-1CA1-11D3-9CC8-00C04F7971E0}\Microsoft DVBT Network Provider>
18/03/2006 2:01:09 PM DVBGraphBDA: Adding filter <DNTV Live! LP BDA DVB-T Tuner/Demod> with moniker <@device: pnp:\\?\stream#omtvdtun.ven_17de.pg300#4&262f91a7&0&1#{71985f48-1ca1-11d3-9cc8-00c04f7971e0}\{91b0cc87-9905-4d65-a0d1-5861c6f22cbf}>
18/03/2006 2:01:09 PM DVBGraphBDA: Added filter <DNTV Live! LP BDA DVB-T Tuner/Demod> with moniker <@device: pnp:\\?\stream#omtvdtun.ven_17de.pg300#4&262f91a7&0&1#{71985f48-1ca1-11d3-9cc8-00c04f7971e0}\{91b0cc87-9905-4d65-a0d1-5861c6f22cbf}>
18/03/2006 2:01:09 PM DVBGraphBDA: Adding filter <DNTV Live! LP TS Capture> with moniker <@device: pnp:\\?\pci#ven_14f1&dev_8802&subsys_a8a617de&rev_05#3&13c0b0c5&0&5a#{fd0a5af4-b41d-11d2-9c95-00c04f7971e0}\{5ea9c066-1dfe-41c5-a2de-bf766e83c98e}>
18/03/2006 2:01:09 PM DVBGraphBDA: Added filter <DNTV Live! LP TS Capture> with moniker <@device: pnp:\\?\pci#ven_14f1&dev_8802&subsys_a8a617de&rev_05#3&13c0b0c5&0&5a#{fd0a5af4-b41d-11d2-9c95-00c04f7971e0}\{5ea9c066-1dfe-41c5-a2de-bf766e83c98e}>
18/03/2006 2:01:09 PM DVBGraphBDA: Adding configured filters...DONE
18/03/2006 2:01:09 PM DVBGraphBDA: Adding configured pin connections...
18/03/2006 2:01:09 PM DVBGraphBDA: Connecting <Microsoft DVBT Network Provider>:0 with <DNTV Live! LP BDA DVB-T Tuner/Demod>:0
18/03/2006 2:01:09 PM DVBGraphBDA: Found sourcePin: <0> <System.__ComObject>
18/03/2006 2:01:09 PM DVBGraphBDA: Found sinkPin: <0> <System.__ComObject>
18/03/2006 2:01:09 PM DVBGraphBDA: Pins connected...
18/03/2006 2:01:09 PM DVBGraphBDA: Connecting <DNTV Live! LP BDA DVB-T Tuner/Demod>:0 with <DNTV Live! LP TS Capture>:0
18/03/2006 2:01:09 PM DVBGraphBDA: Found sourcePin: <0> <System.__ComObject>
18/03/2006 2:01:09 PM DVBGraphBDA: Found sinkPin: <0> <System.__ComObject>
18/03/2006 2:01:09 PM DVBGraphBDA: Pins connected...
18/03/2006 2:01:09 PM DVBGraphBDA:got 2 tuner statistics
18/03/2006 2:01:09 PM Twinhan: check for twinhan driver
18/03/2006 2:01:09 PM DVBGraphtartViewing() Seven


And here is the same section of the MediaPortal.log file with the Dvico FudionHDTV card, where it fails:-

18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM Command: view tv channeleven
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM Recorder: Use card: Dvico FusionHDTV DVB-T
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM Commandtop tv card:0
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM Recorder: tv channel changedeven
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM PlaneScene: video WxH : 1024x576
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM PlaneScene: video AR : 1024:576
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM PlaneScene: screen WxH : 498x347
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM PlaneScene: AR type : Normal
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM PlaneScene: PixelRatio : 1
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM PlaneScene: src : (0,0)-(1024,576)
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM PlaneScene: dst : (427,176)-(925,456)
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM teletext: clear teletext cache
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM TVCapture: change channel to even
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM DVBGraph: ShouldRebuildGraph(Seven) current ac3:True new channel ac3:False
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM TvCaptureDevice:RebuildGraph() Card:1 chaneven
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM DVBGraph: StopViewing()
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM 7 vmr9: Dispose
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM VMR9: not active
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM DVBGraphBDA:CreateGraph().
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM 7 vmr9:ctor()
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM 7 vmr9:ctor() done:True
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM DVBGraphBDA: Adding configured filters...
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM DVBGraphBDA: Adding filter <Microsoft DVBT Network Provider> with moniker <@device:sw:{71985F4B-1CA1-11D3-9CC8-00C04F7971E0}\Microsoft DVBT Network Provider>
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM DVBGraphBDA: Added filter <Microsoft DVBT Network Provider> with moniker <@device:sw:{71985F4B-1CA1-11D3-9CC8-00C04F7971E0}\Microsoft DVBT Network Provider>
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM DVBGraphBDA: Adding filter <FusionHDTV, BDA Tuner> with moniker <@device: pnp:\\?\stream#zl88bda.lgz201#4&3623d0f&0&2#{71985f48-1ca1-11d3-9cc8-00c04f7971e0}\{c078d28a-d0f2-41c2-85b1-4a982ee2e0d5}>
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM DVBGraphBDA: Added filter <FusionHDTV, BDA Tuner> with moniker <@device: pnp:\\?\stream#zl88bda.lgz201#4&3623d0f&0&2#{71985f48-1ca1-11d3-9cc8-00c04f7971e0}\{c078d28a-d0f2-41c2-85b1-4a982ee2e0d5}>
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM DVBGraphBDA: Adding filter <FusionHDTV, Transport Stream Capture> with moniker <@device: pnp:\\?\pci#ven_14f1&dev_8802&subsys_db0018ac&rev_05#3&13c0b0c5&0&52#{fd0a5af4-b41d-11d2-9c95-00c04f7971e0}\global>
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM DVBGraphBDA: Added filter <FusionHDTV, Transport Stream Capture> with moniker <@device: pnp:\\?\pci#ven_14f1&dev_8802&subsys_db0018ac&rev_05#3&13c0b0c5&0&52#{fd0a5af4-b41d-11d2-9c95-00c04f7971e0}\global>
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM DVBGraphBDA: Adding configured filters...DONE
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM DVBGraphBDA: Adding configured pin connections...
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM DVBGraphBDA: Connecting <Microsoft DVBT Network Provider>:0 with <FusionHDTV, BDA Tuner>:0
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM DVBGraphBDA: Found sourcePin: <0> <System.__ComObject>
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM DVBGraphBDA: Found sinkPin: <0> <System.__ComObject>
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM DVBGraphBDA: Pins connected...
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM DVBGraphBDA: Connecting <FusionHDTV, BDA Tuner>:0 with <FusionHDTV, Transport Stream Capture>:0
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM DVBGraphBDA: Found sourcePin: <0> <System.__ComObject>
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM DVBGraphBDA: Found sinkPin: <0> <System.__ComObject>
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM DVBGraphBDA:FAILED unable to connect pins:0x80040217
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM DVBGraphBDA: try other instances
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM DVBGraphBDA: found 1 instances
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM DVBGraphBDA: trydevice: pnp:\\?\pci#ven_14f1&dev_8802&subsys_db0018ac&rev_05#3&13c0b0c5&0&52#{fd0a5af4-b41d-11d2-9c95-00c04f7971e0}\global
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM DVBGraphBDA: Found sinkPin: <0> <System.__ComObject>
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM DVBGraphBDA:FAILED cannot connect pins:0x80040217
18/03/2006 1:56:36 PM DVBGraphBDA:Failed to connect samplegrabber filter->mpeg2 demultiplexer


It is still the same error as in earlier CVS's.

I guess it could be argued that this is a problem with the Dvico BDA drivers, but given the wide use of Dvico cards with Windows MCE, I would be surprised if it was due to their drivers and they haven't fixed it yet....

All the testing that I have done today is on a completely fresh install (from a disk re-format) of Windows XP and MediaPortal, with all the very latest drivers of everything. I did this to be sure that there was nothing else that could be the cause....

 

[Taipan]

When you try this while recording does it work?

Yes, it does - I just did a test with 2 back-to-back recordings (2 minutes apart) with the first recording on Channel 9 and the second recording on Channel 7, and it worked fine.

So it looks like this problem only occurs when watching TV and "zapping" between channels.

 

[simulant_real]

I have a similar problem with mine; I had this problem with every channel. MP starts on channel 7, then whatever channel I change to causes black screens on the tv display, and I have to shut down the mp process manually.
Odd behavior when changing channels....

Area: Media Portal Program
MediaPortal Version: 0.2.0.0 RC3$CVS-20.03.2006- 1:02:24,34
(2006-03-20)
MediaPortal Skin: mce
Windows Version: Windows XP (SP2)
.NET CLR Version: 2.0.50727
DirectX Version: 4.09.00.0904 (9.0c)
Audio Codec: Dvico AC3 Decoder
Video Codec: Zulu HDTV DxVA Decoder(BDA)
CPU Type: AMD Athlon 64 3200+
Memory: 895 MB
Motherboard: A8N-VM CSM (ASUSTeK Computer INC.)
TV Card Model: dvico dual digital
TV Card Type: DVB
TV Card Driver: 33.00.01
Video Card Model: Nvidia Geforce 6150 (256 MB)
Video Card Driver: -
Video Card Resolution: 1600x900
Video Render Type: VMR9
Audio Card Model: SoundMAX Integrated Digital HD Audio
Audio Card Driver: -
Synopsis::

Seems to be a memory leak when bringing up the channel selection window, then changing channels; cpu jumps to 100% when the window is opened and then drops very low with a black tv screen, and the memory usage in task manager gradually increses.

20/03/2006 2:13:45 PM DVBGraphBDA:Failed to connect samplegrabber filter->mpeg2 demultiplexer

ExceptionType: System.ArgumentException
Message: Value does not fall within the expected range.
Source: mscorlib

Stack trace:
at System.Runtime.InteropServices.UCOMIRunningObjectTable.Revoke(Int32 dwRegister)
at DirectShowLib.DsROTEntry.Dispose()
at DirectShowLib.DsROTEntry.Finalize()

http://mp.pastebin.com/611827

Edit: im running cvs on rc3

 

[simulant_real]

INTERESTING NEWS!!! While playing around with graphedit using the very educational page here: https://www.team-mediaportal.com/mpwiki/Add_TVCard_to_natively_supported_list

I discovered that when rendering the output pin from the first tuner (non USB), there didnt seem to be as many filters. When rendering the second bluebird tuner (usb) there seemed to be the complete and correct number of filters attached. Curious, I entered mediaportal setup and re added the 2 tuners.

The first tuner gave the 'unable to create graph for this device!!' error, while the second one came up fine (can't remember if this was the case before). The second bluebird tuner was added with no complaints. I deleted the on board tuner so that MP would use the usb tuner by default, and saved the config.

Booted up mp...started tv...CAN CHANGE CHANNELS NO WORRIES! Please someone else (hopefully a dev) try and confirm this.

I still experience HEAVY (100%) cpu usage on the 'select tv channel' menu. This should probably be looked at.

What do you think?

 

[simulant_real]

Update: after messing about with the different available audio and video renderers in an attempt to get on board decoding to work (GF 6150) I seem to have broken things again

 

[Taipan]

I have confirmed that this bug is fixed in today's CVS (03-25-2006--01-04).....

 

[simulant_real]

Umm, still seems broken for me

 

[Taipan]

Umm, still seems broken for me

I think you are experiencing a different problem - with the issue posted here, you should be able to change between channels with the same audio stream type, but MP will hang when trying to change to a channel with the other type.

Your description sounds like you can't change channels at all? Is that correct?