sub, you'll be aware of course of the silly situation we have here in the UK where some of our channels share (almost) the same tuning information but broadcast at different times of day, eg CBBC/CBeebies during the day, and BBC Three/BBC Four in the evenings.
In GBPVR if you tuned into BBC Three during the day, then although the popup and EPG data would be correct, you would actually see the picture/sound for CBBC. NPVR seems cleverer now (?), so it knows not to do this, and you just get a black screen.
Can I suggest you implement a function that allows us to provide details of when these channels are off air, and have NPBR display a custom image on screen if we happen to tune in during that time. That way we could replicate STB functionality that usually displays an MHEG overlay telling you the channel is off air.
Perhaps a simple file containing tab-delimited entries such as:
Code:
CBBC 19:00 05:30 C:\OffAirMedia\CBBC.jpg
CBeebies 19:00 05:30 C:\OffAirMedia\CBeebies.jpg
BBC Three 05:30 19:00 C:\OffAirMedia\BBC Three.jpg
BBC Four 05:30 19:00 C:\OffAirMedia\BBC Four.jpg
Just interested in users thoughts on a good DVB-C tuner (internal) + smart-card reader combo.
It's for a NDS/Videoguard2 encrypted system, I'm a paying subscriber & will continue to be one.
I merely want to integrate my Cable STB's functionality into my HTPC/PVR.
And for those whom are concerned, doing this is not illegal in Australia.*
Although it may be soon thanks to the FTA our Ex PM established with the US!
I intend to use:
OSCAM + SASC-NG + NewCamd + Myth** + TVHeadend + XBMC.
Not all readers are created equal, e.g. some allow for voltage adjustment so the smart-card can be "OC'd".
I don't envisage needing this so any Phoenix USB or PC/SC based reader, so long as it's mountable internally & externally will do.
I've found some that are mountable in a 3.5" bay, & some that have flash media read abilities included!
This seems like the way to go, so long as the flash media reader isn't crappier than the one in my case.***
Does the reader just need to be ISO-7816 compatible, or is that too simplistic?
What else do I need to look out for other than Linux PC/SC driver to be sure it'll work?
It may turn-out that there's no spare 3.5" bays & the media reader built-in is not removable.
Hence why it's imperative that such a smart-card reader can also be mounted externally.
If you've had success with a PC/SC or Pheonix USB based reader, and it meets my requirements, please let me know!
(Smargo's ruled out because it's an external only reader)
On to the actual DVB-C tuner, I'm pretty much settled on 3-4 models: [links to cards ytb inserted]
It really comes down which retailer in Europe offers decent price/support & is happy to ship to Oz.
Does anyone know of any good stores? Except for DVBshop, I found their pre-sales to be "lacking".
Thank-you!
*I believe it's not illegal or against the provider's TOS in a few Euro countries too.
**I might end-up using VDR instead....
In which case SASC-NG/NewCamd would be scratched, & VDR-SC would be used.
***Not decided on a final case, and I won't be before I buy the tuner and card reader.
I currently have the following TV receivers/tuners:
Hauppauge WINTV-HVR 950Q and Hauppauge WINTV HVR 1950
Both of these USB receiver/tuners work wonderful (and at the same time) with Microsoft Media Center but I would like to try a different software that allows more updates and options.
I've looked all over this site for a definite answer to my question...could anyone please help me by letting me know if I can use these 2 tuners at the same time with THIS software?
Using Winxp Pro, Hauppauge HVR3300 DVB-S, GB-PVR 1.4.7, with Multi record enabled.
Have tuned all channels on Optus D1 and watched them.
I then tested the multi record and was able to record TV1 and TV2 concurrently OK. Then tried to watch TV6 or TV7 (on same transponder). Received error message, "all tuners in use.." or words to that effect.
The interesting thing is I tested this scenario last week on a different PC using the Hauppauge Nova DVB-T 500 dual tuner. I disabled one tuner (removed all channels) to ensure it was recording or watching one tuner.
I will now try the DVB-T side of the HVR3300 this afternoon.
By the way I followed the wiki instructions on how to add unsupported tuner cards to get the 3300 card to be recognised.
Attached: log.7z including the edited bda.ini
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)?
