Minimising while TV running lockup (1 Viewer)

[Shivian]

TV-Server Version: RC1
MediaPortal Version: RC1
MediaPortal Skin: Xface 16:9
Windows Version: WinXP SP2 w/ latest updates
CPU Type: AMD X2 4400+
HDD: Seagate 750GB SATAII NCQ, WD 250GB SATA II NCQ, WD 200GB PATA
Memory: 2x 1GB DDR400
Motherboard: DFI LanParty UT SLI-DR
Video Card: nvidia 6600GT 128MB
Video Card Driver: 169.21
Sound Card: Auzentech X-Fi Prelude
Sound Card AC3: optical out
Sound Card Driver: RC5_1
1. TV Card: Hauppauge HVR-2200
1. TV Card Type: DVB-T x2
1. TV Card Driver: 2008/04/14 v7.2.9.26105 WHQL
MPEG2 Video Codec: MPV
MPEG2 Audio Codec: Nero
h.264 Video Codec: CoreAVC 1.7.0.0
Satelite/CableTV Provider:
HTPC Case: Zalman HD160
Cooling: 2x 80mm Noctua, 1x PCI slot extractor
Power Supply: Corsair 450VX
Remote: Zalman MCE lookalike
TV: Sony Bravia X 46"
TV - HTPC Connection: DVI->HDMI

Hi,

I haven't seen this issue mentioned elsewhere but I have a problem with the following process:

1) Have TV server running.
2) Open MP (in fullscreen mode)
3) Select MyTV then select Guide and start a channel (which goes to fullscreen).
4) Hit the back button to go back to the guide. Hit back again to go to MyTV. At this point live TV is still playing in the small preview window.
5) Press the EXIT button for MP where my MP is configured to minimise to tray on exit.
6) MP now LOCKS. If I press STOP on my remote, it closes/minimises straight away (i.e. unlocks).

Now as far as end user usability goes, I believe this is "unexpected behaviour". Minimising MP should automatically stop playing the live TV and minimise in one hit. Of course if no-one else experiences this behaviour then I have other problems!

Regards,
S

EDIT: seems to be related to this post https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/...mising-tray-exit-skin-remains-displayed-6879/
I am using VMR9 probably in exclusive mode as well for reference.

 

[Paranoid Delusion]

I am using VMR9 probably in exclusive mode

Try without exclusive mode, as that always gave me grief with xp, if getting tearing make sure you have the amd dual core optimizer installed, i know vista does not need it, but not so sure about xp, it did make a difference a couple of months ago for me..

 

[Shivian]

Ok thanks I'll try that. I know I have already applied the dual core optimizer patch due to a problem with an older game.

 

[Shivian]

I am using VMR9 probably in exclusive mode

Try without exclusive mode, as that always gave me grief with xp, if getting tearing make sure you have the amd dual core optimizer installed, i know vista does not need it, but not so sure about xp, it did make a difference a couple of months ago for me..

Not sure how much difference it makes but I was getting some noticable tearing without exclusive mode. I think I'll just have to live with it for the time being.