For me the most attractive feature of nPVR’s new UI is it’s use of meta data and images. I’ve struggled to find a simple way of getting that info. My number one wish list item would be for a simple media (mainly video) scraper specifically designed for nPVR.

Something along the lines of:

• A utility, I see the attraction of a plug-in but I personally prefer the extra control of an external app.
  
• The ability to insert the scrapped meta data into nPVR’s database and reference and place art in nPVR’s media folder. Currently nPVR is set up to handle meta and art this way. sub is gonna drive himself crazy trying to accommodate all the different file formats out there. I think having this information centralized would help sub, skinners (consistency of what information is available and what is desired by users) and would be much neater overall.
  
• Some kind of smart referencing for artwork, e.g the ability to have a single image for say “The Simpsons” and then use that image in the recordings screen and the video library (including seasons and episodes). This gives the basic meta data gloss but cuts down on the need to have, and/or hunt down, loads and loads of images.
  
• The ability to automatically seek a couple of minutes into a video file and take a screenshot, mostly for the reasons above.
  
• The ability to scrap individual files, i.e a file formatted something like this [show title][season number][episode number][episode title].
  

I am leaving for holiday tomorrow...going to the beach for a couple of weeks. I will check in occasionally....but not too often (since I am on vacation).....

Are there any plans to update the windows vista/7 GB-PVR status gadget for NPVR/NEWA? I don't even know who wrote it, but it was distributed with EWA before wasn't it?

This isn't an announcement as such, because the plugin doesn't exist (except in my head), but would there be interest in some sort of movie browser for nPVR that looked like the image below?

It's a blatant copy from similar plugins available in other media centre apps, and nothing more than a mock up to see if it was possible. Background image and elements are real; the posters are pasted on top with photoshop.

I don't want to step on anyone else's toes who might already be working on something like this, but if not, I'd appreciate suggestions for features/functionality and suitable sources for meta data. Personally, I'd just like something to browse my DVD/BD collection. Titles, short descriptions, IMDB ratings, etc - the bare minimum of info is fine (for me). I don't even rip stuff to my HTPC so the ability to play files isn't a priority either, but I can imagine it would be for others. I just want something pretty to fill a 1080 screen

I can imagine it having animations/fades/transitions/etc, with options to show/hide posters and text, but they're all problems to worry about if I ever start coding it...

Iain

If you have could you please reply with a copy of your
C:\Program Files\Devnz\GBPVR\BDA\SCAN-1.cache
file.
Mine won't scan so I need to copy the line for Briz31 into my file.

NPVR is generally working fine, but I do have a problem. My EPG data is partial/incomplete.

I use the Zap2It grabber Zap2xml to get an xml file, then I update NPVR with it. I see that it is incomplete, like either the xml file is incomplete or NPVR (and GB-PVR) read it incorrectly. Happens whether I do it manually, via Windows Task Scheduler, and if I clear EPG first.

I've attached screen shots of the Zap2It site showing the "correct" data, a screen shot of what I see in NPVR, with fewer shows than there should be per the zap web site data, and the xml file in .zip format. I don't know how to read the xml file myself, other than to go line by line when in my browser.....

Am I doing something wrong, or is NPVR just not reading the xml file in proper fashion?

Thanks!

Rich

Hello to all.

I'm trying to use GB-PVR with an Itek "ITDVBTM3 USB DVB-T TV Stick". It is based on AF9015 chipset, and has installed an AF9015 BDA Filter.
I'm not able to start tuning, filter it is not listed into Tuning Assistant. :confused:
I read elsewhere I should send to the forum the log file generated by FilterCheck. here:

00:18:36.925 INFO Log started
00:18:36.925 INFO Filter Check v1.0
00:18:36.925 INFO
00:18:36.925 INFO
00:18:36.925 INFO Checking AM_KSCATEGORY_CAPTURE filters
00:18:36.941 INFO
00:18:36.941 INFO
00:18:36.941 INFO Checking AM_KSCATEGORY_ENCODER filters
00:18:36.941 INFO
00:18:36.941 INFO
00:18:36.941 INFO Checking AM_KSCATEGORY_CROSSBAR filters
00:18:36.941 INFO
00:18:36.941 INFO
00:18:36.941 INFO Checking AM_KSCATEGORY_TVTUNER filters
00:18:36.941 INFO
00:18:36.941 INFO
00:18:36.941 INFO Checking AM_KSCATEGORY_TVAUDIO filters
00:18:36.941 INFO
00:18:36.941 INFO
00:18:36.941 INFO Checking AM_KSCATEGORY_VBICODEC filters
00:18:36.941 INFO
00:18:36.941 INFO
00:18:36.941 INFO Checking KSCATEGORY_BDA_NETWORK_TUNER filters
00:18:36.956 INFO found: AF9015 BDA Filter
00:18:36.956 INFO - (input) Antenna In Pin
00:18:36.956 INFO - (output) MPEG2 Transport
00:18:36.956 INFO
00:18:36.956 INFO
00:18:36.956 INFO
00:18:36.956 INFO Checking KSCATEGORY_BDA_RECEIVER_COMPONENT filters

Anyone can help me to make this receiver work?

Thanks in advance.

Pino

Hi,

I currently have a Hauppage dual DVB card installed in it running Windows Media Center. I've found this application on the net and it looks quite good.

I'm also looking to buy a Hauppage HD satellite card (WinTV Nova-HD S2). Would these 2 cards work side-by-side in the same machine?

Also, how does this media/tv application compare with Windows Vista MCE?

Regards

Bobby

We have Windows XP Pro, Diamond multi-media Xtreme TV 552 PVR card(PCI card), and PVR doesn't seem to recognize the card or devices, there is no option to enable it. We have downloaded the new NPVR onto the computer, and have taken off GB-PVR, and when we go to the Device Tab to Device Setup there is no card listed.. .and no way to click on Device Setup.. Please help, :confused:

I have a 2200 that I want to use for svideo capture. The 2200 appears to be OK for digital input. If I set the recording source for "Digital Recording Plugin" and go through the setup routine, I can get the digital TV channels, although for some reason only about 1/4 of the channels have been automatically detected. Using WMC, I get all channels detected. To capture svideo I have tried setting the Recording Source to "Analog HighDef Recording Plugin". I then go to settings. The "Capture Card Type" only shows "Hauppauge WinTV HD-PVR" (not 2200 nor anything else). There is a choice of input sources and I select "SVideo". When I click on OK I get "The drivers for this device you have configured do not seem to be installed...." If I continue anyway, the configuration completes but I don't get any svideo signal. If I choose "Analog Recording Plugin", I get what appears to be the setup for anlaogue TV + svideo and composite options. I have tried them all. I don't get the driver error but nor do I get any picture at all for any of them. Any suggestions?