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<blockquote data-quote="quiller" data-source="post: 97407" data-attributes="member: 27306"><p><strong>MediaPortal Version</strong>: 0.2.0.0</p><p><strong>MediaPortal Skin</strong>: </p><p><strong>Windows Version</strong>: Windows XP Pro SP2 w/ xplite</p><p><strong>CPU Type</strong>: AMD Athlon 64 3000+ (1.8ghz)</p><p><strong>HDD</strong>: Samsung Spinpoint-T 500gb (x2)</p><p><strong>Memory</strong>: 1GB Geil (x2)</p><p><strong>Motherboard</strong>: Abit ATX Pro K8T800</p><p><strong>Motherboard Chipset</strong>: VIA</p><p><strong>Motherboard Bios</strong>: </p><p><strong>Video Card</strong>: ATI Radeon 9550</p><p><strong>Video Card Driver</strong>: </p><p><strong>Sound Card</strong>: </p><p><strong>Sound Card AC3</strong>: </p><p><strong>Sound Card Driver</strong>: </p><p><strong>1. TV Card</strong>: Hauppage PVR-500</p><p><strong>1. TV Card Type</strong>: analog</p><p><strong>1. TV Card Driver</strong>: 2.0.43.24103</p><p><strong>2. TV Card</strong>: Hauppage PVR-150</p><p><strong>2. TV Card Type</strong>: analog</p><p><strong>2. TV Card Driver</strong>: 2.0.43.24103</p><p><strong>3. TV Card</strong>: </p><p><strong>3. TV Card Type</strong>: </p><p><strong>3. TV Card Driver</strong>: </p><p><strong>4. TV Card</strong>: </p><p><strong>4. TV Card Type</strong>: </p><p><strong>4. TV Card Driver</strong>: </p><p><strong>MPEG2 Video Codec</strong>: InterVideo NonCSS Video Decoder from Hauppage</p><p><strong>MPEG2 Audio Codec</strong>: InterVideo NonCSS Audio Decoder from Hauppage</p><p><strong>Satelite/CableTV Provider</strong>: TimeWarner Nebraska</p><p><strong>HTPC Case</strong>: Antec Sonata</p><p><strong>Cooling</strong>: </p><p><strong>Power Supply</strong>: TruePower 380 watt ATX12V</p><p><strong>Remote</strong>: Pronto Pro TSU7000</p><p><strong>TV</strong>: Apex 36" CRT</p><p><strong>TV - HTPC Connection</strong>: S-Video</p><p></p><p>First off: I'm only 45 minutes into installing MediaPortal for the first time! Although I had some frustration to begin with, I'm now able to see (some) channels on the PVR-500 (the PVR-150 isn't connected yet). The audio on every channel is wonderful, but the video is either complete static (in autotune; these channels weren't saved) or grainy. Only one channel below 23 was selected in autotune, but even the upper-level channels have sub-par quality. (Note: It's watchable, but grainy; not so bad I want to turn off the TV, but bad enough that it makes no sense to watch on MP instead of my STB.)</p><p></p><p>I imagine this is a common problem, but unfortunately the forums have proven to be a dangerous place to search (unless you know the right verbage, I imagine). Is this most likely a bad connection (from the wall to the tuner), or might a codec upgrade/replacement give me a sharper image? For the record, the only video codec that appears to work is the one provided by Hauppage.</p><p></p><p>On a completely unrelated note: I've tried to find out the process of plugging a STB into my PVR-150. We subscribe to some upper-tier digital programming, so I need to use the STB as a tuner and send the signal to the 150's tuner. That much I understand, but how do I get MediaPortal to control the STB, or is that even possible?</p><p></p><p>Completely unrelated note #2: Neither of the tuner cards came with an IR receiver, but I am planning on using my Pronto to control this system. Can somebody recommend a good, reliable option for this task? I'd prefer it to be USB, as my case is limited on PCI room, but that's not a requirement...</p><p></p><p>(Ignore the second two questions if need be, I can always start new threads. By far my biggest concern is improving from grainy -> excellent.)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="quiller, post: 97407, member: 27306"] [b]MediaPortal Version[/b]: 0.2.0.0 [b]MediaPortal Skin[/b]: [b]Windows Version[/b]: Windows XP Pro SP2 w/ xplite [b]CPU Type[/b]: AMD Athlon 64 3000+ (1.8ghz) [b]HDD[/b]: Samsung Spinpoint-T 500gb (x2) [b]Memory[/b]: 1GB Geil (x2) [b]Motherboard[/b]: Abit ATX Pro K8T800 [b]Motherboard Chipset[/b]: VIA [b]Motherboard Bios[/b]: [b]Video Card[/b]: ATI Radeon 9550 [b]Video Card Driver[/b]: [b]Sound Card[/b]: [b]Sound Card AC3[/b]: [b]Sound Card Driver[/b]: [b]1. TV Card[/b]: Hauppage PVR-500 [b]1. TV Card Type[/b]: analog [b]1. TV Card Driver[/b]: 2.0.43.24103 [b]2. TV Card[/b]: Hauppage PVR-150 [b]2. TV Card Type[/b]: analog [b]2. TV Card Driver[/b]: 2.0.43.24103 [b]3. TV Card[/b]: [b]3. TV Card Type[/b]: [b]3. TV Card Driver[/b]: [b]4. TV Card[/b]: [b]4. TV Card Type[/b]: [b]4. TV Card Driver[/b]: [b]MPEG2 Video Codec[/b]: InterVideo NonCSS Video Decoder from Hauppage [b]MPEG2 Audio Codec[/b]: InterVideo NonCSS Audio Decoder from Hauppage [b]Satelite/CableTV Provider[/b]: TimeWarner Nebraska [b]HTPC Case[/b]: Antec Sonata [b]Cooling[/b]: [b]Power Supply[/b]: TruePower 380 watt ATX12V [b]Remote[/b]: Pronto Pro TSU7000 [b]TV[/b]: Apex 36" CRT [b]TV - HTPC Connection[/b]: S-Video First off: I'm only 45 minutes into installing MediaPortal for the first time! Although I had some frustration to begin with, I'm now able to see (some) channels on the PVR-500 (the PVR-150 isn't connected yet). The audio on every channel is wonderful, but the video is either complete static (in autotune; these channels weren't saved) or grainy. Only one channel below 23 was selected in autotune, but even the upper-level channels have sub-par quality. (Note: It's watchable, but grainy; not so bad I want to turn off the TV, but bad enough that it makes no sense to watch on MP instead of my STB.) I imagine this is a common problem, but unfortunately the forums have proven to be a dangerous place to search (unless you know the right verbage, I imagine). Is this most likely a bad connection (from the wall to the tuner), or might a codec upgrade/replacement give me a sharper image? For the record, the only video codec that appears to work is the one provided by Hauppage. On a completely unrelated note: I've tried to find out the process of plugging a STB into my PVR-150. We subscribe to some upper-tier digital programming, so I need to use the STB as a tuner and send the signal to the 150's tuner. That much I understand, but how do I get MediaPortal to control the STB, or is that even possible? Completely unrelated note #2: Neither of the tuner cards came with an IR receiver, but I am planning on using my Pronto to control this system. Can somebody recommend a good, reliable option for this task? I'd prefer it to be USB, as my case is limited on PCI room, but that's not a requirement... (Ignore the second two questions if need be, I can always start new threads. By far my biggest concern is improving from grainy -> excellent.) [/QUOTE]
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