VFD display not working with 0.2.3.0 RC1 (1 Viewer)

[allanmb]

I just upgraded to MP 0.2.3.0 RC1 and I cannot get the media information displayed on my VFD on my Antec Fusion case. I have the driver installed and I can see it in device manager. I have enabled the external display plugin and selected iMon, USB but when I start MP I get nothing. I have tried with and without the default software for the VFD running and still no joy. I did recently install the latest drivers for it too. Does anybody have this problem, or know how to get it working?

Thanks
Allan


TV-Server Version: beta 3
MediaPortal Version: 0.2.3.0 RC1
MediaPortal Skin: Blue II
Windows Version: XP Pro SP2
CPU Type: Sempron 2600+
HDD: WD 120GB
Memory: DDR2 512MB
Motherboard: MSI
Motherboard Chipset:
Motherboard Bios:
Video Card: ATI x300
Video Card Driver:
Sound Card: AC97 onboard
Sound Card AC3:
Sound Card Driver:
1. TV Card: Hauppauge NovaT 90003
1. TV Card Type: DVB-T
1. TV Card Driver:
2. TV Card: Hauppauge 150MCE
2. TV Card Type: analog
2. TV Card Driver:
3. TV Card:
3. TV Card Type:
3. TV Card Driver:
4. TV Card:
4. TV Card Type:
4. TV Card Driver:
MPEG2 Video Codec: MPV
MPEG2 Audio Codec: DScaler
Satelite/CableTV Provider: Freeview
HTPC Case: Antec Fusion
Cooling:
Power Supply:
Remote: Microsoft MCE Remote
TV: Sony 100HZ 28" widescreen
TV - HTPC Connection: S-Video

 

[dman_lfc]

Choose the "Soundgraph Imon" driver under the plugin it works here.
The earlier iMon driver doesn't work.

DMAN

 

[allanmb]

Ah, I was chosing only the iMon driver, not the Soundgraph Imon driver - works now - thanks )

I read somewhere that there is a problem with the VFD software and booting up from standby mode - I am experiencing a restart here which is annoying - has this been remedied in any way?

Also, when I start watching TV it is quite jerky unless I pause for a few seconds and then continue. Which part of my sytem would be the most beneficial to avoid this? I have just bought another 1GB ram which I am going to install tomorrow.

Many Thanks
Allan

 

[allanmb]

I have just upgraded the RAM to have 1.5GB and the video still pauses and skips unless I watch TV a few seconds behind 'live'.
Allan

 

[mimk97]

dman_lfc

I have the Silverstone GD01MX with VFD.
And my Display will not work with MediaPortal :-(
I choose Plugin in the IMON Software, and choopse IMON Soundgraph USB Driver in the ExternalDisplay Plugin.

Have another Idea

 

[allanmb]

You need to disable the program that displays info on the VFD in windows - MP used to be able to override this but doesnt any more so you need to let MP be the only program using the VFD.

Allan

 

[mimk97]

Allan,

that meens I must disable Frontview in the IMON Manager?

 

[allanmb]

yes i think so - All I did was install the driver that came with the vfd, set it to never load its own software and then configure MP to do its job...
Allan

 

[mimk97]

You mean:
Under the IMON Manager set under Frontview the startoption to NEVER?

 

[allanmb]

yup, thats it!