The error in the log file says cannot write to read only database. But when I check the properties of npvr.db3 it shows everyone has full access. I'm running 2.2.6 and very happy with the performance of it. PC client is actually my laptop on a g network. I'm able to stream HD from DirecTV through NPVR flawlessly. I can see the guide and recordings. Can play recordings just can't schedule one.
Hi.
I have one, but i am not able to make it working in NPVR and WinXP.
By some reason i cannot tune any channels.
In LOG i noticed a crash.
Code:
2011-09-09 22:03:24.515 [INFO][1] DigitalRecorder.StopStream() handle: 1
2011-09-09 22:03:29.531 [ERROR][1] Unexpected error in timer_tick: System.IndexOutOfRangeException: Index was outside the bounds of the array.
at NShared.DigitalScanningForm.GetTuningString(Int32 frequency, Int32 bandwidth, Int32 sid, Int32 onid, Int32 tsid, Int32 serviceType, Boolean encrypted)
at NShared.DigitalScanningForm.timer1_Tick(Object sender, EventArgs e)
So i try to coppy channels mapping from older tuner.
When i click on LiveTV, there is ...wait... message, then black screen (not a codec issue, there is no problem with old tunner).
I just installed NPVR 2.2.6 with Win7 and its outstanding. I am using 4 tuners (2 x 2250) and the channel setup was easy. My Schedules Direct EPG is working and the TV Guide is populated. (For some reason I could not get this working with the last 2 versions).
I only need to set up a few more things before I can let go of GB:
1) a commercial skipping function (like Comskip) and,
2) some way to preview the QAM channels so I can map them.
I don't see these functions in the menus or described in the Wiki. Are they available?
Don't get me wrong please. I appreciate all the hard work put in by everybody involved in this project. But as basic user, I am trying to make a decision as to what to do and I think I need a more informed view.
The reason I ask is because I am starting to ask myself why did I move away from Mediaportal a few weeks ago. I am not that familiar with techical details, but from a basic user perspective this is all I can think of at the moment. Please let me know what am I missing.
MediaPortal Pros:
Seemed to be much more refined (not that I care much about looks)
More functionality
Flawless navigation
MediaPortal cons:
MediaPortal used to crash once in a while (for example once a week).
Channel changing wasn't very responsive
After a few weeks of using nPVR this is what I think about nPVR: nPVR Pros:
Love the channel changing responsiveness
Love the timeshifting method
Robust (or is it?)
What else ?
nPVR Cons:
Crashes everyday, at least for me
Skipping is not usable, at least for me
Subtitle(DVB) is not usable on recordings/when timeshifting - it is ahead by about a minute
Or are there any other PVR options out there?
All I personally need in a PVR is basic functionality, responsivness and Robustness.
I'm sure this has been asked before, but I cannot find it. What are the four numbers in the <AspectRatio> parameter in Config.xml? I'm trying to define a mode which gives me a correct picture on my 1650x1050 lcd screen, since the higth of the picture seems to be too low in Auto mode for 16:9 transmissions. I can tell because circles are a bit squeezed flat.
my trusty old passively cooled 8600gt video card fell over yesterday , so ordered a new HD6670 card. Is installed and works fine but I now suddenly have the option of sound over HDMI through the TV speakers.
The 8600 didn't support sound (at least not with the DVI-HDMI connector I was using), so all sound was routed through SPDIF to my Amp.
What I want to know is if there is a way to have the audio mapped to both audio devices at the same time??. Can swap between outputs OK, but requires stopping Npvr, and switching default sound device. I like the idea of using the TV speakers most of the time instead of having the amp on 24/7, but would be ideal to swap without digging into the control panel (wife friendly is a must!!!)
Also while I'm posting, have an minor issue with the video freezing for a few seconds occasionally, then carrying on. Seems to coincide with the Hdd spinning up, and suspect it's a side effect of some other process. Not sure how to find whats causing it though??
Any suggestions ??
Is only a minor annoyance, As a whole Npvr is working beautifully
Sub, would it be possible to add a method for a tuner plugin to somehow identify that it is linked with a native tuner? I'd like to be able to avoid scheduling a copy freely show on one tuner and a wtv recording on another.
After 10 days of problem-free recording, I got the first bad recording yesterday. The file is there and about 5.8GB which seems about right for 1 hour of HD. But, it just shows a black screen in NPVR, and chokes VLC. Martin, do you want a chunk of the file to look at?
After finding the bad recording, I tried live TV and it worked fine. The same program recorded fine 3 hours later (thank you repetitious cable).
, so ordered a new HD6670 card. Is installed and works fine but I now suddenly have the option of sound over HDMI through the TV speakers. 
