build: #1.2.1844.30494

ive added dvd burning to "my videos".  works best with mpeg2 files recorded in gbpvr, but should work for any files as long as they are converted in the "convert.bat" file.

configuration (needs a lot)
first you need to download a few programs.
dvddecrytper - http://www.dvddecrypter (you all should have this by now).
dvdauthor - dvdauthor.sourceforge.net (download the latest windows binaries).
PVAStrumento - used to demux the file, http://www.offeryn.de/dv.htm#pvash
mkisofs - used to create an iso from the directory created by dvdauthor (http://smithii.com/)

once you got all those installed you'll have to edit the convert.bat dvdburn.bat which are included in the zip and placed in the gbpvr root directory.  edit these to suit your system.

convert.bat arguments
%1 - the new file to be created which will be like %tempdir%\temp.0.mpg
%2 - the mpv file created (used with PVAStrumento)
%3 - the mpa file created
%4 - the original video file (incase your not using PVAStrumento)

dvdburn.bat arguments
%1 - the dvd directory created ie %tempdir%\dvd
%2 - the dvd volume name eg "Sliders"

once you have all this set up, your ready to begin, well you have to configure my videos as well (really only to point to the dvdauthor.exe file).

if you have any questions (expecting a lot here) just ask, my instructions probably could be clearer, but hey im a programming what you expect .

note: if a comskip file exists for the video file, it will use this to generate chapters, otherwise each title will only have one chapter (im planning on fixing this later, when i able to read the duration of the video file, and just auto generate a chapter at a given interval, eg every five minutes). if anyone knows of a program that can scan a video file and detect scene changes from the command line let me know, comskip can do this if you adjust the settings, but rather not comskip for this. otherwise ill have to wait for sub to add chapters to gbpvr (which would be the best solution).

This is a skin I've been working on. It's still a bit raw but it's coming along. I've attached the preview.jpg for the Golf skin so if I did it right you can take a look

Please let me know if there is any interest.
-eric...

HI All,

I have some AVIs I want to convert using TMPGENC but I am unsure what settings to use that will work for output through GBPVR using my PVR350

thanks

Dana

Just wanted to start a thread to see who is working on what? Plugins?Skins? etc..Post away or not.  Me i am working on a video plugins alone with a new skin...

They both used to work. Now one works and one pretends to work. The pretender creates a recording folder but records no data to the program folder it opens. I am using the latest version. Any ideas?

Thanks

S.

I've just downloaded the latest Xrecord plugin and can't figure out why my art for the programs set to record do not show up. I've moved the jpg files all over and still the picture for Stargate Atlantis does not show up on my pending submit poster". What folder does this go into?

Thanks

Is there a way just to display text anywhere I want on the screen? I tried a special element, but I think those need to be called directly by the plugin.

Did a search, and either I set the options wrong, or I really am the first to ask if GB-PVR will work with this device. Anyone who's tried this already, and if so did it work?

Thanks,
Ewan

Ok, I'm ready to put together my GB-PVR system, but I just can't seem to figure out the final details. I know I could just buy this stuff and get it set up, but I'd rather order everything right the first time. I will be setting up a standalone PVR.

PVR Hardware I want to use:
1) Asus A7V133 VIA KT133A motherboard
2) AMD Athlon 1333 MHz processor (Thunderbird, 266 FSB)
3) 256 Meg PC133 SDRAM
4) A couple of hard drives.
5) Other stuff....



PVR Goals:
1) Currently want to capture PAL video from my Thomson Sky Digibox in the U.K.

2) In a year from now, I want to capture NTSC in North America.

3) I have a multi-system (PAL and NTSC) TV.

4) Only need to record one channel at a time while simultaneously watching whatever is on the harddrive. Don't need or want multiple capture cards. Want time shifting and all the PVR goodies.

5) Also want to play DIVX and XVID. Raw AVI captured from my DV cam would be nice, but I can always convert that to mpeg-2. Don't see the need to play DVD since I have a standalone DVD player and I'm content with that.

Things I am considering buying:
1) PVR-150, PVR-250, or PVR-350 for video capture and possibly playback using the 350.

2) If I don't get the PVR-350, use the mediaMVP for playback. I'm leaning towords the PVR-250/mediaMVP because then I don't have a PC (even a quiet one) sitting next to my TV.

While I'm fairly confident all of this would work, here are the questions:

1) Should I have any concerns about the A7V133 with 1.33 GHz processor? Since the PVR cards do hardware encoding, and the 350 or mediaMVP do hardware decoding, I should be safe right? I understand this is for the mpeg1 and 2, but I also read the new mediaMVP software is DIVX compatible. I assume that is software transcoded on the PC and might be to much for my 1.33Ghz processor.

2) Is there any GB-PVR compatible video card that can capture *both* PAL (U.K) and NTSC? I'd hate to by a card, and then have to buy another in a year.

3) If I need to buy a PAL only capture card, anyone know where I can buy the PAL PVR-150, 250, or 350 for U.S. dollars? There is no problem getting it shipped to me, but where can I buy it. Seems the Brits pay twice as much for everything. If I can't get it in USD, where is the best place in the U.K.?

4) Without opening the box, how do you tell if a Hauppauge card is PAL or NTSC? I've seen references to various model numbers, but what do they mean?

5) I see the TV Walker mini, which has some GB-PVR support, does PAL and NTSC. However, their website leads me to believe it has no hardware encoding. Probably not possible to use with at 1.33Ghz processor?

6) How do I know which IR Blaster is compatible with my digibox? I'm guessing both the USB-UIRT and PVR-150,250,350 IR blasters would all work, but can someone give me proof? (I'll take a simple "works for me" answer).

7) My desktop machine will be relatively top notch (AMD 3500+) or similar. I could use it for occassional divx playing. Is there a way to use a single mediaMVP with multiple servers? For example, I would routinely want it "connected" to my GB-PVR, but optionally connect to my fast machine for DIVX playback.

8) Would a simple CPU upgrade be in order? I think I can put a Athlon XP 2200+ in the A7V133, but the FSB is still 266 and PC133 limits memory bandwidth.

9) How the heck does a Tivo get away with only a 33Mhz (I think) processor? Could I get away with that using the PVR-350 if I only wanted PVR capabilities?


sorry for the long post!

kenb88ocworkbench

Looks good, maybe even better than the ASUS Pundit-R. It is likely to be pricey though

http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=20615

Even better pics
http://www.anandtech.com/tradeshows/showdoc.aspx?i=2317&p=5