Recently I worked out a system to prevent my family switching off the computer while it is recording:
paralellprocessing.bat creates a C:\lock.txt file
postprocessing.bat removes the C:\lock.txt file
The computer can be turned off with a BAT file:
-it checks if the lock.txt is present
-if it is there, then it waits and re-checks every minute
-if it is not there, then hibernates the computer with the
Code:
rundll32 powrprof.dll,SetSuspendState 1,0,0
command in the BAT file.
Unfortunately, if the computer is switched off using this command, then it won't wake up for the next recording.
If I switch it off with the Hibernate button, then it wakes up.
Any idea how to make these two things work together?
Hibernate from a BAT file, but schedule the wake-up for the next recording?
I hadn't installed a new version of GB-PVR in a while and I'm having some issues getting the new version working.
Whenever I start up the computer, the old program comes up (or at least the UI). I'm not sure how this is happening as there isn't anything in any startup folder and I unistalled the old version and deleted the folder entirely. I think that whatever remains of the old version is causing problems with the new one.
I've already tried uninstalling and reinstalling a few times and followed all of the instructions on the website.
Some of my specific problems include:
1)The remote doesn't work. I have a 150 with the standard Hauppauge remote which doesn't work with the Direct Access box checked or unchecked.
2)Enabling plugins doesn't seem to add them to the main menu.
I'm trying to change all of these settings from the GB-PVR Configuration Tray Icon. The Config can't be completely separated from the correct version, because changing to the new xmltv service updated the new version correctly.
Sorry for the long post for what might be a simple fix I'm missing, but I can't figure it out. Thanks for any help.
I was looking around the internet to figure out how to do this, and could not really find clear answers. I finally got it to work myself and thought I would share it with everyone since the steps are pretty straight forward.
Prerequsites: Windows Media Player 11 Installed
Step 1:
Download and Install 3vix trial codec. http://www.3ivx.com/
Then uninstall it right away. I know this sounds dumb but they change
Windows Media Player's registries to accept .mp4. You could probably edit it yourself but I found this easier and more reliable.
Step 2:
Download and install ffdshow codec. http://sourceforge.net/projects/ffdshow Just keep the defaults, they work fine.
Step 3:
Download and install haali media splitter http://haali.cs.msu.ru/mkv/
Defaults again are fine.
Step 4:
You should now be able to import h.264 movies into WMP11 video library. So now all you have to do is enable media sharing with your xbox 360 by clicking the library arrow and go to Media Sharing menu.
Quote:Requesting recording service schedule reload
2007-10-03 04:11:52.357 VERBOSE [8] Found potential match at 10/16/2007 10:00:00 PM (EP006114420011)
2007-10-03 04:11:52.357 VERBOSE [8] Found potential match at 10/16/2007 11:00:00 PM (EP006114420064)
2007-10-03 04:11:52.357 VERBOSE [8] - skipping episode because a schedule recording already matches this episode: EP006114420064
2007-10-03 04:11:52.357 VERBOSE [8] Found potential match at 10/17/2007 12:00:00 AM (EP006114420006)
2007-10-03 04:11:52.357 VERBOSE [8] - skipping episode because a schedule recording already matches this episode: EP006114420006
2007-10-03 04:11:52.357 VERBOSE [8] Found potential match at 10/17/2007 2:00:00 PM (EP006114420034)
2007-10-03 04:11:52.357 VERBOSE [8] - skipping episode because it is not on the correct day of the week: Wednesday (DayMask:4)
2007-10-03 04:11:52.357 VERBOSE [8] received request to reload schedule
Is this because it is attempting to record and there is a conflict that is not showing up in the UI. Or is it some how looking at episodes that I have recorded before and is skipping those that have been recorded below for the entire history of the DB? Is there a way to find out what these shows are that it is trying to match? Thanks.
My 5-year-old set up gbpvr to record backyardigans. Came home from preschool and just couldn't wait to watch it. We heard this scream of terror from the living room: "Mom, dad... I can't find backyardigans!!!" Her whole world came crashing down...
However, backyardigans had been recorded. But in recordings its name was "Psycho"... We could argue that GBPVR is right in that, but... :p
I know... logs and such... I'll attach them if it happens again, just wanted to report in case anyone else has seen it happen... I haven't seen any previous reports, though...
Hopefully this is okay to post here, if not, please delete this thread.
I'm selling my MediaMVP on ebay. I added an TOSLINK (not S/PDIF!) Optical Audio Output on it, so if you're looking to get an MVP and mod it, you can save yourself some time.
Included in the auction is the MediaMVP, original power supply, original install CD, stand, remote, and the original box. It's in great condition and I just fired it up and tested it with the original Hauppauge software and it's fully working, including the optical audio out.
I frequently get PVRX2 hanging coming out of standby, and I can only cure it by rebooting the PC. I have attached the logs, but the following message occurs repeatedly.
2007-10-04 14:34:44.328 VERBOSE device lost
2007-10-04 14:34:44.328 VERBOSE m_pD3DDev->Present() failed
Error code : 88760868
D3DERR_DEVICELOST
Device lost
Hi - I use the MVP for live TV very successfully, and everything works well. There is one annoyance for me - I use no EPG (don't want one), and every hour, the server starts a new file for recording live TV, and obviously instructs the MVP to switch to that file. This causes a slightly annoying 'hiccup' in the video, which I would like to reduce (I understand the need for files etc, so realise this can't be made to go away completely). Is there any way to configure a longer period between these switches (at my data rates, the file is about 2GB at the end of an hour, so could get bigger without trouble). I know this seems a small issue, but it's the only imperfection in an otherwise great setup.
In anticipation of acquiring an MVP and getting EWA to work on a different computer than the one that runs my pvrx2 program, I have some conceptual questions about how using an MVP is different from using EWA to access the programs running through my main computer. I have read the FAQ on MVPs and I am sure they will be helpful once I get my MVP. I have a router and other computers in the house networked to the main one (running GBPVR)
With respect to MVP, I understand that I will have to transcode the programs that I record in order to watch them on the MVP. Will this alter the quality of the viewing of the programs that I watch on the main computer? Will transcoding take into account comskip (finally figured out how to make it work and am reluctant to give it up, particularly since I understand that it may be difficult if not impossible to skip forward on an MVP)? Is there any advantage to installing the Hauppauge MediaMVP software and if so, would I be installing it on the MVP or the main computer? I understand that an MVP doesn't have all the functionality of the main computer with GBPVR. It seems as if it can watch live tv (on the same conditions applicable to the main computer -i.e. that there is an available tuner on the main computer do to this), and it can be used to watch shows recorded on the main computer (like EWA) and that it can access all the plugins (which EWA cannot). Also, it seems that it would be invaluable to add the ztools plugin (to main computer or to MVP) to make the MVP work better.
Questions:
Assuming that I can instruct my Syngate firewall to allow the MVP access to the main computer (which seems easy enough from the faq), I should be able to attach the mvp to any tv in the house and watch the prerecorded shows. The MVP description from Hauppauge suggests that it is great for travelling. How would the MVP connect to the computer in my home (that would be on) if I don't have a static isp address (I realize there are programs that will let this happen: I just haven't had anyone over to actually install them)?
Now to compare an MVP to using the download or streaming feature on EWA from another computer. One difference would be that the MVP would watch mpeg files and the streaming would use VLC or another media player. Presumably, I can use the same or a similar mechanism to allow computers within my house access to port "7636" (the port specified on the config panel) since I can already allow them access to the printer that is attached to the main computer. Likewise, by using the software referred above to "forward" the isp address to make it "static", I should be able to use a laptop outside of my home to access the prerecorded shows.
What then would the advantages or disadvantages be of using either an MVP connected to a TV or EWA on a computer to watch the prerecorded shows on my main gbpvr computer?
Sorry, I know it is a lot of questions, but at this time, I am just trying to understand the two concepts better. Thus the answers to any questions I should have asked would also be appreciated.
