After having lots of problems scanning channels recently with GBPVR, I've taken the plunge and rebuilt my PC with NPVR 1.5.21 and have to say that the scanning is now fantastic! So much quicker, finds more channels, no problems!
On the whole everything else is good too, but I do have one or two issues/queries.
Previously I had VMR Fullscreen Exclusive selected. That option no longer exists. I'm running XP, am I correct in thinking EVR is only for Vista users? Should I choose VMR7,9 or Overlay? Possibly related, I couldn't run the link that sub gave to the latest DirectX (as it's for PCs with an internet connection - mine is stand-alone). So, I downloaded directx_Jun2010_redist.exe and ran the DXSetup application it contained. Do I have the correct DirectX version as a result?
I also used my old .net file which is version 2.0 - is that adequate?
When fast-forwarding, GBPVR used to display a timeline at the top of the screen so that you could see where in the recording you were. NPVR doesn't seem to have this, is there a way to turn one on?
In the past, I've avoided using .ts file and stuck with .dvr-ms, because I've never really got them to play properly (mainly issues with skipping forward/backward etc). I've always suspected the decoder, so I have now installed ffdshow beta 7 and wondered whether anyone has any optimum settings? I currently have the deinterlace checkbox ticked, but everything else is default. I've selected ffdshow for all my video/audio decoders.
Finally, I can't seem to get it to start automatically. If I put a shortcut in Startup (like I did for GBPVR), it doesn't start. What's the 'official' way to get it to launch fullscreen on startup?
What portion of this file controls remote commands when no programs are running?
I have it set up so the red button changes my screen resolution when PVRX2 has focus (long story why I needed that...), but it doesn't work when the computer is showing the desktop; it launches winTV7 instead??
I need to find the 'global' or 'default' section of irremote.ini so I can change the red button to C:\PROGRA~1\12NOON~1\dccmd.exe -width=1920 -height=1080 -refresh=60 -depth=32
Was playing with the new toy from Sub (your hard work is always appreciated, Sub), and I found an option in the settings to turn off the right-button context menu option and return to the more familiar right-click 'go back' option. Of course now I can't get back into the settings as there doesn't seem to be a 'Settings' option in the main menu. Am I being blind and/or stupid? Is there any way of reversing this or do I have to go ploughing my way through the xml configuration file (assuming there is one in this version)?
It crashes on playback of recordings all the time after stb replacement. was perfect before. the stb was replaced because it kept blanking out randomly. it was a pace 501 ~5 years old. the new one is a SA4250
both are HD. the recordings are fine! it crashes on every recordings after 3 to5 minutes and I have to use the mouse to close pvrx2 and then restart it. It was rock solid since the install when it came out. 1.4.7 with hauppauge HDPVR.
I must be missing something, but i cant for the life of me work out how to map the coloured buttons on my Hauppauge remote. I tried using ^R in keymappings.xml but it didint work.
It looks like the sort order for What's New has reversed since 1.5.19? It's now showing oldest first. I know you'll be adding sort options later on, but it seems it ought to show newest first until then? Or is there a button to change the sort I just don't know about?
Also, a minor grammatical thing, N-PVR is displaying "Whats New" without an apostrophe, it should be "What's New".
I set the video library path to the root of the drive that has all my videos, dvd rips, etc. N-PVR is showing all the hidden system folders like Recycler, System Volume Information, etc. Methinks it should not show these folders; GB-PVR didn't.
I just upgraded from version 1.5.19 to 1.5. 21. I was hoping to be able to specify that the DATA directory would be able to be installed on a drive other than c:.
I have found that the data files get fragmented during the course of a day when they are on the c: drive. I want to put them on a different drive that doesn't have the frantic activity that exists, and consequently causes files on the c: drive to become quite fragmented just because of all the small holes left in the c: drive from normal Windows activity.
Please consider allowing us to install the DATA directories where we want during installation in a future release of NPVR.
