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<blockquote data-quote="LJG" data-source="post: 1138773" data-attributes="member: 120269"><p>Hi, I would like to jump in here and say that I moved from WMC to MP approx 3 years ago.</p><p></p><p>It is a completely different 'product'. WMC is very much plug and play, most configuration options are locked down so to change anything you have to 'hack'. Basically you get what you are given with WMC, and compared to MP it is lacking in MANY areas. MP is so open, a user can configure so many things to get the final product that matches their very specific needs.</p><p></p><p>I have contributed to the Wiki, but if anyone new finds it lacking, please step in and make any adjustments that you feel are necessary.</p><p></p><p>For a beginner to MP coming from WMC, I would point out the following...</p><p></p><p>1. MayaHD skin is most WMC like, but also try Titan, or stick to default whilst getting familiar with the product</p><p>2. My TV-Series and Moving Pictures are fantastic plug-ins, users may prefer these to the integrated videos database option</p><p>3. Auto refresh rate changing is fabulous! Don't miss it in the configuration options.</p><p>4. WASAPI and MediaPortal Audio renderer is very useful, especially for Freeview HD users in the UK</p><p>5. Most users will have all of their codec needs met by using just LAV filters, don't worry about codec packs.</p><p>6. Can use any other windows device as a client (extender) and get full functionaility in multiple rooms - the Trakt plug in can keep all devices synced</p><p>7. The TV Server can simultaneously access all TV channels that are broadcast on the same mux, at the same time, this means that with just two tuners a user can, in theory, record 10+ channels at the same time!</p><p>8. Setting up EPG is not automated as it is within WMC. Using OTA DVB EPG will get you going, trying some of the internet based XMLTV EPG options can giving you better quality data for a longer period.</p><p>9. If you get stuck do check the wiki, and use the forum. Be polite and help will come flooding in <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>And finally, here is a video I made of my set up last summer. This is using Titan extended skin with customised artwork. And I am using Argus TV Server instead of MP TV Server.</p><p></p><p>[MEDIA=youtube]oqPuy33u_70[/MEDIA]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LJG, post: 1138773, member: 120269"] Hi, I would like to jump in here and say that I moved from WMC to MP approx 3 years ago. It is a completely different 'product'. WMC is very much plug and play, most configuration options are locked down so to change anything you have to 'hack'. Basically you get what you are given with WMC, and compared to MP it is lacking in MANY areas. MP is so open, a user can configure so many things to get the final product that matches their very specific needs. I have contributed to the Wiki, but if anyone new finds it lacking, please step in and make any adjustments that you feel are necessary. For a beginner to MP coming from WMC, I would point out the following... 1. MayaHD skin is most WMC like, but also try Titan, or stick to default whilst getting familiar with the product 2. My TV-Series and Moving Pictures are fantastic plug-ins, users may prefer these to the integrated videos database option 3. Auto refresh rate changing is fabulous! Don't miss it in the configuration options. 4. WASAPI and MediaPortal Audio renderer is very useful, especially for Freeview HD users in the UK 5. Most users will have all of their codec needs met by using just LAV filters, don't worry about codec packs. 6. Can use any other windows device as a client (extender) and get full functionaility in multiple rooms - the Trakt plug in can keep all devices synced 7. The TV Server can simultaneously access all TV channels that are broadcast on the same mux, at the same time, this means that with just two tuners a user can, in theory, record 10+ channels at the same time! 8. Setting up EPG is not automated as it is within WMC. Using OTA DVB EPG will get you going, trying some of the internet based XMLTV EPG options can giving you better quality data for a longer period. 9. If you get stuck do check the wiki, and use the forum. Be polite and help will come flooding in :) And finally, here is a video I made of my set up last summer. This is using Titan extended skin with customised artwork. And I am using Argus TV Server instead of MP TV Server. [MEDIA=youtube]oqPuy33u_70[/MEDIA] [/QUOTE]
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