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EDIT: The modifications in this thread are now included in MP.
For more information, see http://wiki.team-mediaportal.com/1_...diaPortal_Configuration/22_TV/5_Debug_Options and https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/...rtsp-in-multiseat-mode-test-plz.36735/page-28
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Hi all!
It is now possible to avoid the rtsp protocol when using a multiseat client.
(if u are only using singleseat then plz skip this thread entirely).
This could potentially fix a lot of problems.
Problems like ...
slow channel change speed.
seek problems.
tsreader deadlocks.
open "mediaportal.xml" and insert this new "usertsp" tag.
<section name="tvservice">
<entry name="usertsp">no</entry>
optionally insert "recordingpath" and "timeshiftingpath" tags.
<entry name="recordingpath">I:\DVB-Capture</entry>
<entry name="timeshiftingpath">I:\DVB-Timeshifting</entry>
If these paths are defined then they will be used instead of the equivalent UNC path.
One problem is that those folders will only work if all cards on the server is timeshifting to the same folder.
The same goes for recording folders.
If you only want to use UNC path, then omit the 2 XML keys, or use empty strings in name="".
To use these paths, please map a network drive on each client.
In this example it's drive letter I.
While watching TV try and look in the "tvsetup - streaming server section" on the tvserver - it should have no clients listed.
This means that no RTSP is in use.
RTSP is normally used when watching live TV and recordings.
So plz test both.
Also look in mediaportal.log for;
"2008-03-16 20:53:45.670452 [Info.][MPMain]: tvhome:startplay:\\server\G\DVB-Timeshifting\live2-0.ts.tsbuffer - using rtsp mode:False"
...and...
2008-03-16 20:53:12.670452 [Info.][MPMain]: TvRecorded Play:\\server\G\DVB-Capture\Mickeys klubhus-Playhouse Disney\Mickeys klubhus--2008-03-16-17_10_7.ts - using rtsp mode:False
yeah that's right Im watching cartoons
unrar the contents of the attached RAR file and put the files into;
C:\Program Files\Team MediaPortal\MediaPortal\Plugins\Windows
backup and overwrite your existing files.
Remember to share the root drive of the timeshifting and recording folder(s) on your server.
The client is using an unc path to access the TS files now or a simple mapped network share.
unc Like ; \\server\G\DVB-Capture
or mapped network drive I:\DVB-Capture
ex. where G is the drive that is shared on the server.
No need to map the drive on the client if only using unc.
So plz test it and report back your findings.
also test multiple multiseat clients showing the same channel.
do some extra pause and seekings.
simply reporting back channel change differences using rtsp and not using rtsp would be nice.
The logs say it all
Alternatively u could attach the mp logs. one for each scenario.
serverside logs are not important.
Also I recommend simple filesharing mode in XP instead of ntfs security...
EDIT;
Uploaded new version that works with user defined paths instead of UNC paths.
Plz read the documentation above for new information regarding setup.
EDIT; It's in SVN now. (File removed from thread).
Although it is not supported by the team.
Don't post issues about this and that not working in random threads on the forum.
We do not want to hunt for bugs that are caused by this "feature".
So make sure you turn the feature OFF before submitting log files and bug reports.
Otherwise it wont even be considered.
It is ok to post in this thread of course about issues on this feature.
regards
/gibman
EDIT: The modifications in this thread are now included in MP.
For more information, see http://wiki.team-mediaportal.com/1_...diaPortal_Configuration/22_TV/5_Debug_Options and https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/...rtsp-in-multiseat-mode-test-plz.36735/page-28
=======================================================
Hi all!
It is now possible to avoid the rtsp protocol when using a multiseat client.
(if u are only using singleseat then plz skip this thread entirely).
This could potentially fix a lot of problems.
Problems like ...
slow channel change speed.
seek problems.
tsreader deadlocks.
open "mediaportal.xml" and insert this new "usertsp" tag.
<section name="tvservice">
<entry name="usertsp">no</entry>
optionally insert "recordingpath" and "timeshiftingpath" tags.
<entry name="recordingpath">I:\DVB-Capture</entry>
<entry name="timeshiftingpath">I:\DVB-Timeshifting</entry>
If these paths are defined then they will be used instead of the equivalent UNC path.
One problem is that those folders will only work if all cards on the server is timeshifting to the same folder.
The same goes for recording folders.
If you only want to use UNC path, then omit the 2 XML keys, or use empty strings in name="".
To use these paths, please map a network drive on each client.
In this example it's drive letter I.
While watching TV try and look in the "tvsetup - streaming server section" on the tvserver - it should have no clients listed.
This means that no RTSP is in use.
RTSP is normally used when watching live TV and recordings.
So plz test both.
Also look in mediaportal.log for;
"2008-03-16 20:53:45.670452 [Info.][MPMain]: tvhome:startplay:\\server\G\DVB-Timeshifting\live2-0.ts.tsbuffer - using rtsp mode:False"
...and...
2008-03-16 20:53:12.670452 [Info.][MPMain]: TvRecorded Play:\\server\G\DVB-Capture\Mickeys klubhus-Playhouse Disney\Mickeys klubhus--2008-03-16-17_10_7.ts - using rtsp mode:False
yeah that's right Im watching cartoons
unrar the contents of the attached RAR file and put the files into;
C:\Program Files\Team MediaPortal\MediaPortal\Plugins\Windows
backup and overwrite your existing files.
Remember to share the root drive of the timeshifting and recording folder(s) on your server.
The client is using an unc path to access the TS files now or a simple mapped network share.
unc Like ; \\server\G\DVB-Capture
or mapped network drive I:\DVB-Capture
ex. where G is the drive that is shared on the server.
No need to map the drive on the client if only using unc.
So plz test it and report back your findings.
also test multiple multiseat clients showing the same channel.
do some extra pause and seekings.
simply reporting back channel change differences using rtsp and not using rtsp would be nice.
The logs say it all
Alternatively u could attach the mp logs. one for each scenario.
serverside logs are not important.
Also I recommend simple filesharing mode in XP instead of ntfs security...
EDIT;
Uploaded new version that works with user defined paths instead of UNC paths.
Plz read the documentation above for new information regarding setup.
EDIT; It's in SVN now. (File removed from thread).
Although it is not supported by the team.
Don't post issues about this and that not working in random threads on the forum.
We do not want to hunt for bugs that are caused by this "feature".
So make sure you turn the feature OFF before submitting log files and bug reports.
Otherwise it wont even be considered.
It is ok to post in this thread of course about issues on this feature.
regards
/gibman
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