PCTV Pro(bt848): Unable to create graph (1 Viewer)

[lugduweb]

Area: Media Portal Program
MediaPortal Version: 0.2.0.0 RC4 (2006-10-21)
MediaPortal Skin: Razor
Windows Version: Windows XP (SP2)
.NET CLR Version: 2.0.50727
DirectX Version: 4.09.00.0904 (9.0c)
Audio Codec: DScaler Audio Decoder
Video Codec: DScaler Mpeg2 Video Decoder
CPU Type: Intel Pentium 4 - 2.80GHz
Memory: 511 MB
Motherboard: 085Ch (Hewlett-Packard)
TV Card Model: Pinnacle PCTV Pro (bt848 chip)
TV Card Type: Hardware
TV Card Driver: Pinnacle WDM PCTV 1.0.2.35 (11/04/2003)
Video Card Model: Tul Corporation, Radeon 9250 (256 MB)
Video Card Driver: ATI 8.252.0.0 (03/05/2006)
Video Card Resolution: 800x600
Video Render Type: -
Audio Card Model: SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio
Audio Card Driver: SoundMAX integrated audio 5.12.1.3570
Synopsis::

I have a "Unable to create graph" error message when I add my tuner card in Media portal setup utility.

Then, when I want to watch TV it does not work and I have the same error message.

Additionnal note: I was having a working media portal with Hauppauge PVR 350 TV tuner card (v0.2.0).
Since that, I've changed the TV card and it was not working any more.
I've upgraded to the latest Media portal version (v0.2.1) and it still does not work with my PCTV tuner card.
I've seen that they were PCTV cards supported in supported hardware section, so I'm not sure if my card is supported or not...

 

[mPod]

You have to install a supported software encoder to get that card working. Searching the forums should help.

 

[lugduweb]

ooops !
sorry (I really did a search but before registering).
Now I have results !

Sorry for this useless post and thx for your fast answer.
I must now find those codecs

 

[mPod]

InterVideo WinDVR3, download the trial & install. The encoder works without registering.

But Pinnacle might offer one as well. Maybe have a look at other driver packages from other Pinnacle cards. The encoder is universal, so card-independant.

 

[lugduweb]

I've just downloaded InterVideo WinDVR3 and it works !
Thank you very much for your help.
(I've just tried once and there seem to be a slight delay between sound and video. Will have to check that again).
Anyway, thanks a lot again.

Direct Link :
http://www.intervideo.com/jsp/WinDVR_Download.jsp