I've upgraded to the latest version which is fantastic, many thanks Sub, but I have noticed that I now have no sound on recordings and if I record the program I am watching I also lose the sound on this,
any ideas?
all help appreciated

system:

2x Hauppauge Nova T 500's
XFX 6200 LE 256Mb
Asrock 4165i
1Gb Ram
Win XP sp3

Thanks

Tangye

The NMTInstall program has been designed to require a minimum user input, and you are strongly recommended to accept all defaults especially if you have not installed GBPVR before. If you are interested read Part V for information on what is being done.

These instruction will only work if you can set up a guest share on your server which on 2000/XP means Simple File Sharing is enabled and in Vista you need to disable Password Protected Sharing. Part VI has additional information links on this.

I. Download and Installation

To prepare you need to obtain and run this small install program http://http://www.nextpvr.com/nwiki/pmwi...stall2.exe and have the MAC address of your NMT ready to enter when prompted. If you are still using GB-PVR you can use this to install mvpmcx2 too.

a. Select your installation options. Existing GB-PVR users could remove all the choices in the first option except for installing mvpmcx2 and can decide whether they want to try the new skins and plugins in the second. Installing the GB-PVR updates in part 1 is still recommended.

b. Select the location for your client files (default recommended). If you want to use a USB drive on the NMT, insert the USB drive and chose it as the destination. This is not important for CSI hard disk installations, but it is a good idea to keep the folder so GB-PVR updates are only downloaded once.

c. Enter the MAC address, mode (PCH2 recommended) and desired menu resolution. Here is the screen with some additional comments http://forums.gbpvr.com/showpost.php?p=3...ostcount=4

d. (New Users Only) Accept all defaults on the GB-PVR install until you click on Finish.

e. Hit OK if the GB-PVR Configuration program launches (don't change anything in the configuration at this point) You will be prompted to retry until configuration is finished.

f. Review the Details for errors and hit Close on the installer when finished.

If you are using the CSI to install to the NMT disk you can skip the next two steps.

II. Test Connection

Note that some NMT devices could be supplied with old firmware that is not compatible with mvpmcx2. If the firmware date (shown on Setup->Maintenance is older than 01-17-<b>080808</b>-15-POP-402-000 you will need to update. Confirm the version after you do the update too, some people have needed to do this a couple of times.

After the installation is complete you are ready to test the connection. Before proceeding you will need to change the Video mode on the NMT Setup screen to something other then Auto. (Auto is available as advanced configuration only) Once your video monitor is setup, run the Network Browser from the Source menu. Select your PC and then select the mvpmc share. Use either the remote to select the fourth icon or hit the blue remote key to change the display selection to select and run GB-PVR. 3 selections will be presented, choose the option open GB-PVR via the Network Browser. GB-PVR should open. If it opens, but you don't see the Mayhem3 skin you probably entered the wrong MAC address in Step I. Fortunately your connection is ok and not optimized for the NMT.

Hitting the power button will get you back to the normal NMT menu.

III. Finalize the configuration

At this point you can continue to use the Network Browser to access GB-PVR however I recommend installing the mvpmc share as an NMT Source for direct access. From the Setup->Network screen just add the mvpmc share as a configured share. Don't change the name unless you also want to change startup script (gbpvr.cgi) in the mvpmc folder.

An optional advanced configuration is to edit gbpvr.cgi to the one line you will use, and if desired type it into the Web Service screen so that is stored in flash for easiest access. For example I hit Web Service Source 3 to get to GB-PVR anytime from the NMT menu.

IV. Install Media (New Users Only)

Now you are ready to tell GB-PVR about your Media. From the Start Menu Launch the GBPVR config program. Go to the Directories Tab and add the appropriate folders for all you local and shared media that you want to access. After you have updated all the directories hit OK to save your changes.

Part V Additional Info.

The following could be downloaded and installed with this program if selected. The program doesn't call home but it does connect to GBPVR.com, and microsoft.com to get files.

- VS 2005 Runtime
- .NET 2.0
- GBPVR 1.3.11
- recommended patches for GB-PVR

Also include are the optional MixMan/BekKen enhancements to enhance the NMT experience
- Mayem3 skin
- Music Plugin


The destination folder that you chose will be allowed Guest access and a share will be created. If you want to deny Guest write permissions to the folder you will need to do this manually. If you don't have Simple File Sharing turned on, or permit Guest access, you will need to do an advanced configuration.

GB-PVR's config.xml is also updated with relevant NMT entries.

Applying a patch could require you to restart the GBPVR Tray icon manually.

The install program will open PVRX2.exe and GBPVRRecordingService.exe through the Windows Firewall on your local subnet. You have to manage other firewalls yourself

VI Reference Links

File Sharing Info

XP - Simple File Sharing
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.asp...-us;304040

Vista - Here's a great link
http://www.networkedmediatank.com/wiki/i...work_Share

- http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/125876...n-off.html
- http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showth...1#pid96081

VII Feedback

Please place your comments or feedback, and suggestions for improvement here http://forums.nextpvr.com/showthread.php?t=38760


Martin

How (or can) I schedule a radio recrding? Advice please. TIA.

I just started using GBPVR. After numerious tries I have gotten it to work.
I was able to add the 950Q usb stick as a digital qam device, scan and add channels.

The 950Q usb also has the ability to pick up the cable analog channels also. I have this working in WinTV (It scans both).

BUT GBPVR only scans the QAM channels. I tried to add the 950Q a second time but could not find a selection for it other than the QAM selection.

How can I get the analog channels (scan them in) in GBPVR for the 950Q usb device?

Thanks

I have been trying to set up my HVR-1800 again. I am only using it for a couple of QAM HD channels. With the live preview box checked, it only gives me a black screen if I try to watch live. When I uncheck the box, it does play fine until I change channels, then it stutters, but it at least displays. Recordings play back fine in PVRX2 and on VLC.

Does it need something special for the live preview mode? I can't find any issues in the logs but attached them anyway.

When it starts to stutter in timeshift (unchecked live) mode, it usually locks up and I have to kill PVRX2 and then reboot because the tray is also locked. I get .net errors that I have to kill as I shutdown.

[ATTACHMENT NOT FOUND] The logs are just with live preview checked.

Hi group,

Hauppauge has released a new version of the WinTV CD (ver4.6A) which seems to include a driver upgrade. Has anyone tried it? Any improvement with the HVR-1600?

emr

Before I got digital cable, I used GBPVR with a PVR-500 MCE (my old system is detailed in the sig below).

Now, I use a DVR set-top-box from Comcast to convert for my old analog TV and record my shows up to 2 at a time.

In comparison I really like GBPVR and the PVR-500 MCE dual channel capability. It far exceeds Comcast’s DVR in its ability to record what I want and when I want it. Comcast’s DVR is not very versatile and I frequently miss shows due to conflicts that would not occur in GBPVR.

So, now I'm interested in getting rid of the Comcast DVR, upgrading my GBPVR system with a digital card and getting a digital TV. I have many questions, but I'll start one at a time.

Ok maybe two questions at a time. I'm looking at going with the HVR-2250 as my new card (or even 2 of them).

1. What are the computer hardware requirements for a digital system? I read in some threads that a dual-core processor is a must. Or, is the computer I have listed below good enough?

2. Will I need to get a cable box for each channel I want to record on the HVR-2250? If I need cable boxes do I also need channel changers for the boxes? Or, does the HVR-2250 decode the signal and change the channels for me just like my old PVR-500 MCE?

Note: If there is a thread that already steps through setting up a digital system, feel free to refer me to it. I was unable to find one.

Thanks in advance to anyone who can help.

Chris

This has been bugging me for a while...just not enough for me to get around to doing anything about...

On some channels (France 3 on DVB-S and I think Dave on uk freeview) I have a black border all the way round the screen, F7 doesnt fix it, auto and pillarbox give the same result (border all round) and fill gives everyone fat heads. If I press crtl+o it tells me the stream is 544x576.

I should add that my screen is a widescreen 720p LCD with the correct setting in config and I'm using EVR + ati mpeg. Is there anyway to get rid of the borders?

Hello,
I've been playing with MCE on my new PC using an HVR4000.
I had to run a patch to allow MCE to tune into satellite channels. However when I now try to configure GBPVR to scan for Astra 2A, 2B, 2D (Free sat channels I believe) it flies through 95 channels and finds nothing.

Any ideas why I cant tune into anything?
Thanks
Alan
UK

To do my EPG processing? It would flag a series and allow me to record the series from the EPG directly.