PowerScheduler trouble (1 Viewer)

[aucklander]

Hi all,
I have to apologise for not attaching log file but you will see the reason.
The HTPC was working fine, recently installed 1.2.2 version (clean install), single-seat.

I previously used a plugin called "sleeptimer", very basic interface, you get two buttons and pressing one of them or the other causes the PC to shut down after 1 hours, respectively 2 hours. I have used this for years but it appears not to be compatible with MP 1.2.2; I need to be able to let the tv record for some time after I go to bed, without having it run until morning after the recording was finished.

I have decided to activate the built-in plugin PowerScheduler and set it to 5min, both the server and the client and it appeared to work OK. It was set to "shut down" (not to hibernate or sleep). The problem started when I tried to close MP in order to access the configuration utilities. Closing MP causes the PC to shut down instantly. It is not a controlled shut-down process, the screen gradually fades to black (like going into a sleep mode) but the next second everything is off. No noises, no fans running anymore, all is completely off. At start-up, the PC shows the standard windows message for the situation when shut-down was not performed correctly.

I wanted to deactivate the PowerScheduler, but I could not reach the desktop screen.
So I restarted in safe mode, hoping this would not start MP. It did not, but starting TV server config utility caused the SQL server window to pop up, the password I knew was not accepted, then it finally accepted it but could not confirm the connection and gave an error, Client config utility generated more error windows as well, and none of them actually launched. Started PC normally, MP launches at startup (it is set to do that) but no channels are workiong anymore, the Tv Guide is not loaded, and whatever I do 10 min later it switches off again. It does not matter if it is on Home screen or not, it just switches off by itself.

I assume starting it up in safe mode and trying to launch the config utilities or the SQL server messed up the installation. Do I have to re-install MP again? I suppose I can start up in safe mode again and remove MP from the "start-up" list (msconfig, etc...) so I can access the desktop and launch the config utilities to remove PowerScheduler. Is this the way to go?

Too bad "sleeptimer" plugin does not work anymore, if someone reads this and can fix that plugin to work with MP 1.2.2, it would be wonderful. Until then (if I can fix my MP), the PC will run all night long just to complete 30 - 60min of recording after my "bed time"...

Many thanks for any reply or ideas.

 

[porky996t]

Hi Aucklander,

I have experienced something similar just once or twice on stopping MP playing a video. I'm no expert, but just a thought - What you may be experiencing is the Powerscheduler plugin that runs in TV Server is shutting everything down. TV Server starts automatically at boot and thus will also activate any plugins in the TV Server.

I use PS ++ and there is a box to tick that stops PS shutting down the PC when there is no client running. What you may have to do, is start up your PC and then using taskmanager, stop the TVService to prevent PS running and then you can change any plugin settings in TVServer config.

Sorry I can't help with the other start up problems.



M.

 

[aucklander]

Hi,
thank you very much for the reply.
since then I did a total uninstall, used CCleaner to clean any registry entries left from previous MP install and then a clean install of MP. This time PowerScheduler was not activated / used anymore.

To my surprise, the PC still shuts dows on a random basis, which most likely points to a hardware fault, possibly power supply? I have reseated RAM and cards, removed and cleaned heatsinks, etc. One day it just played live tv continuously for 10 hours (I was not home but I found it still running in the evening). As soon as I started to play a recorded tv show, it shut down.

I have three HDDs:
- 80GB for OS
- 500GB - Recorded Tv (+other stuff)
- 500GB - videos / movies (+other stuff)

it appears that the PC shuts off when I access recorded tv, so I will have to check the HDD or the rail from the PSU (PSU has 3 rails, one to each HDD).

Many thanks for the reply.

 

[mbuzina]

My recommendations:
1. Search a bit, it might be that there is a compatible sleeptimer plugin "somwhere". Check the forum
2. Configure the windows power settings as follows: 5 min till shutdown. Go to S3, Hybrid Sleep or Suspend (as that is fastest and usually allows good wakeup). If that works as intended (just wait for a while and the PC should go to sleep, try to wake it up and see if all is OK. Then try the same with MP running).
3. Install PS++ and set the htpc profile.

MP will NOT shutdown whil TV is running (it is not designed that way). So you need the sleeptimer plugin to stop playback. Hold on, I will have a look for it.

 

[mbuzina]

Here you should be able to find a compatible version: https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/mediaportal-plugins-47/mysleeptimer-47353/index14.html