Error message: Program/channel not found (1 Viewer)

[kpatch]

Should I be using something other than IRSS to interface with my blaster (USB-UIRT)

 

[mm1352000]

No, IRSS is fine... or even necessary, because I don't know of any other blaster plugin that supports the USB UIRT. You just have to make sure IRSS is configured correctly.

 

[kpatch]

Well...I've gone through the configuration of TV3 blaster and IRSS. I think the problem may be a bug in how IRSS configures itself. The first line in the error log reads "Could not find file 'C:\ProgramData\IR Server Suite\TV3 Blaster Plugin\ExternalChannelConfig1.xml'."

However, C:\ProgramData\ is not one of the standard directories in Windows 7 Pro, at least not the one installed on the system running MP.

Do I need to start crawling through the registry to fix this?


Would a totally different solution be to use the blaster that ships with the HD PVR or HD PVR 2?

As always, thanks.

P

 

[Vasilich]

However, C:\ProgramData\ is not one of the standard directories in Windows 7 Pro

it is, you probably don't see it because it has hidden attribute, and windows explorer doesn't show hidden folders by default.

 

[kpatch]

D'oh... I've been setting my systems to show those folders for more than ten years. I guess I forgot to do that when I upgraded the OS a couple of months ago.

Once I exposed the C:\ProgramData\ directory, I was able to see that all of the config files are there and they are correctly populated.

So...should I be turning off the hidden attribute on the folder/file?

 

[mm1352000]

So...should I be turning off the hidden attribute on the folder/file?

It will make no difference.

Did you configure the TVE 3 blaster plugin?

 

[kpatch]

Yes...the TV3 blaster plugin has been configured. I am able to use to send a test blast, which works perfectly.

 

[mm1352000]

Usually when this happens it indicates that the TV service hasn't been restarted after activating the plugin... but I think you've done that.

Could you post fresh log files please - I'm a bit stumped for the moment, and maybe new log files will provide some inspiration.

 

[kpatch]

Here you go.

BTW...the HD PVR 2 has been removed from the system. I had my "bricked" HD PVR (1) repaired, so that's what is on the system now.

P

 

[mm1352000]

Thanks Patrick

I can't see anything wrong.
Example: latest attempt to tune HBO...

[2014-05-07 12:09:12,709] [Log ] [33 ] [INFO ] - Controller: find free card for channel 1258 HBO Canada East HD
...
[2014-05-07 12:09:12,731] [Log ] [33 ] [INFO ] - Controller: got 1 tuning details for 1258 HBO Canada East HD
[2014-05-07 12:09:12,731] [Log ] [33 ] [INFO ] - Controller: channel #1 tv:1258 HBO Canada East HD Freq:0 Channel:1258 Country:Canada Tuner:Cable Video:YRYBYInput1 AudioPDIFInput1
...
[2014-05-07 12:09:12,738] [Log ] [ProcessExternalChannel] [DEBUG] - TV3BlasterPlugin: ProcessExternalCommand("Blast: Select|Default", -1, 1258)
[2014-05-07 12:09:12,738] [Log ] [ProcessExternalChannel] [DEBUG] - TV3BlasterPlugin - BlastIR(): C:\ProgramData\IR Server Suite\IR Commands\Select.IR, Default
...
[2014-05-07 12:09:13,240] [Log ] [ProcessExternalChannel] [DEBUG] - TV3BlasterPlugin: ProcessExternalCommand("Blast: 1|Default", 1, 1258)
[2014-05-07 12:09:13,240] [Log ] [ProcessExternalChannel] [DEBUG] - TV3BlasterPlugin - BlastIR(): C:\ProgramData\IR Server Suite\IR Commands\1.IR, Default
[2014-05-07 12:09:13,461] [Log ] [GenericPCQueue] [DEBUG] - TV3BlasterPlugin: Received Message "BlastIR"
[2014-05-07 12:09:13,461] [Log ] [GenericPCQueue] [DEBUG] - TV3BlasterPlugin: Blast successful
...
[2014-05-07 12:09:13,718] [Log ] [33 ] [INFO ] - card: WaitForFile - video and audio are seen after 0.036002 seconds
...
[2014-05-07 12:09:13,740] [Log ] [ProcessExternalChannel] [DEBUG] - TV3BlasterPlugin: ProcessExternalCommand("Blast: 2|Default", 2, 1258)
[2014-05-07 12:09:13,740] [Log ] [ProcessExternalChannel] [DEBUG] - TV3BlasterPlugin - BlastIR(): C:\ProgramData\IR Server Suite\IR Commands\2.IR, Default
[2014-05-07 12:09:13,980] [Log ] [GenericPCQueue] [DEBUG] - TV3BlasterPlugin: Received Message "BlastIR"
[2014-05-07 12:09:13,980] [Log ] [GenericPCQueue] [DEBUG] - TV3BlasterPlugin: Blast successful
[2014-05-07 12:09:14,240] [Log ] [ProcessExternalChannel] [DEBUG] - TV3BlasterPlugin: ProcessExternalCommand("Blast: 5|Default", 5, 1258)
[2014-05-07 12:09:14,240] [Log ] [ProcessExternalChannel] [DEBUG] - TV3BlasterPlugin - BlastIR(): C:\ProgramData\IR Server Suite\IR Commands\5.IR, Default
[2014-05-07 12:09:14,491] [Log ] [GenericPCQueue] [DEBUG] - TV3BlasterPlugin: Received Message "BlastIR"
[2014-05-07 12:09:14,491] [Log ] [GenericPCQueue] [DEBUG] - TV3BlasterPlugin: Blast successful
[2014-05-07 12:09:14,740] [Log ] [ProcessExternalChannel] [DEBUG] - TV3BlasterPlugin: ProcessExternalCommand("Blast: 8|Default", 8, 1258)
[2014-05-07 12:09:14,740] [Log ] [ProcessExternalChannel] [DEBUG] - TV3BlasterPlugin - BlastIR(): C:\ProgramData\IR Server Suite\IR Commands\8.IR, Default
[2014-05-07 12:09:15,001] [Log ] [GenericPCQueue] [DEBUG] - TV3BlasterPlugin: Received Message "BlastIR"
[2014-05-07 12:09:15,001] [Log ] [GenericPCQueue] [DEBUG] - TV3BlasterPlugin: Blast successful
[2014-05-07 12:09:15,240] [Log ] [ProcessExternalChannel] [DEBUG] - TV3BlasterPlugin: ProcessExternalCommand("Blast: Select|Default", -1, 1258)
[2014-05-07 12:09:15,240] [Log ] [ProcessExternalChannel] [DEBUG] - TV3BlasterPlugin - BlastIR(): C:\ProgramData\IR Server Suite\IR Commands\Select.IR, Default
[2014-05-07 12:09:15,494] [Log ] [GenericPCQueue] [DEBUG] - TV3BlasterPlugin: Received Message "BlastIR"
[2014-05-07 12:09:15,494] [Log ] [GenericPCQueue] [DEBUG] - TV3BlasterPlugin: Blast successful
[2014-05-07 12:09:16,011] [Log ] [GenericPCQueue] [DEBUG] - TV3BlasterPlugin: Received Message "BlastIR"
[2014-05-07 12:09:16,011] [Log ] [GenericPCQueue] [DEBUG] - TV3BlasterPlugin: Blast successful

So, if 1258 is the right channel number then your STB should have changed channel.

Maybe you haven't selected the right blaster port? Currently set for "default" I think...