tv stutter in epg (1 Viewer)

[Jake m]

Area: Media Portal Program
MediaPortal Version: 0.2.0.0-SVN-22.09.2006-11:44:58,43-Build 10422
(2006-09-22)
MediaPortal Skin: BlueTwo
Windows Version: Windows XP (SP2)
.NET CLR Version: 2.0.50727
DirectX Version: 4.09.00.0904 (9.0c)
Audio Codec: ffdshow Audio Decoder
Video Codec: CyberLink Video/SP Decoder
CPU Type: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 3800+
Memory: 2 GB
Motherboard: MS-7094 (MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD)
TV Card Model: hauppauge hvr1300
TV Card Type: DVB
TV Card Driver: 25e
Video Card Model: Radeon 9500 @ 9700 (http://softmod.techpowerup.com) (128 MB)
Video Card Driver: 6.8
Video Card Resolution: 1280x1024
Video Render Type: Overlay
Audio Card Model: Creative Audigy Audio Processor (WDM)
Audio Card Driver: -
Synopsis::

I am getting lots of tv stuttering, but only when i view the epg. during fullscreen mode or on the mytv page tv playback is fine. when i click on epg the tv play back begins to stutter and then it will just stop until i return to either the mytv page or fullscreen tv.
i have tried different codecs for both audio and video and they all show the same characteristics. I noticed i am using overlay instead of vmr9, is this a major issue? if so then how do i change the setting to vmr9?

 

[mbuzina]

As of 0.2.0.0 Overlay is not an option anymore. So either you are already using VMR9 and wherever you found Overlay is wrong, or there is something broken in your setup.

 

[Jake m]

i saw overlay in "MediaPortal Support.exe" so judging by your statement it looks like that program doesnt work properly. anyone else got any ideas as to the cause of the problem?

 

[robh]

I've got another thread going here on what sounds like a similar issue:

https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/showthread.php?t=11065

Do you also get the stutter when the tv is windowed on the front menu screen?

And is this also fine for you with a dvd in the same window?

Rob

 

[Paranoid Delusion]

Try a older ATI driver, as had same issue with newer nvidia drivers.

Went back to a much older version and problem went away on next restart, had been a fly in the ointment for a while.

new does not always mean better.

 

[Jake m]

in that case can anyone recomend a good driver?

if theres anyone out there with an ati card and a hauppauge 1300 and you have no problems then could you post your driver versions?

 

[Jake m]

It turns out that my firewall was interferring with normal playback! i replace my installation of symantec security and installed avast combined with zonealarm and now i can watch my digital tv channels with no problems

 

[Paranoid Delusion]

symantec security

Another thing that takes over your pc, without giving you all the facts.

Prefer AVG on the security side, but Avast not bad.

As far as Firewall goes, windows one good, especially behind a hardware firewall, ie wireless router.

Glad you found what was causing your problem.

Might be usefull to someone else with a similar problem.

regards

 

[sebrock]

I have the same issue, got the latest nvidia drivers though. But I want to keep em because of the Purevideo HD... hmmmm no other solution?