I'm using the latest version of NPVR (4.2.2) - I have also tried some older versions also with same results. This has been occurring ever since I started with NPVR about a year ago, and has also happened with other recording software such as media center, sichbopvr etc. I stick with NPVR because I like it the most.
The issue I'm trying to track down is an infrequent, random pixelation during recording. It might be that I get several perfect recordings, but then occasionally, I'll get maybe 1 or 2 glitches (each lasting less than 1 second) during a recording. These are all Freeview HD recordings and can happen on any channel at any time. For example, I recorded one programme yesterday and there were 2 glitches - yet today I recorded 6 concurrent programmes from the same mux with no issues at all.
I emphasize that these occur infrequently and as such makes it difficult for me to track down the cause and if anything can be done about it. I have checked through all the logs from NPVR and see nothing logged at the time the glitches occur. I only see start and end times logged.
PC is Windows 10 with 16GB RAM, 256GB internal SSD (this is where Windows and all programs are installed), a 2TB internal HDD (this is where the recordings are stored). PC is HP Intel Core i5-7200u with Intel HD 620 graphics card. All drivers are up to date. Windows version is 1803. If I use 'Ctrl + I' when viewing live TV the signal quality is always 85 to 90 range and signal strength is always 50 to 55 range - this is using Hauppauge WinTV-dualHD tuner - model # 01590. (I have 3 different tuners and each tuner exhibits this random recording problem. The other tuners are single tuner MyGica T230C and a generic Ebay single tuner that uses Astrometa drivers and these both appear to have 'hard coded' signal strength and quality readings).
The aerial coax cable comes directly from the roof aerial into the USB tuner and then into the USB port on the PC - this is in the upstairs bedroom. TV reception downstairs from the same aerial (different coax cable) has always been 100% reliable. I have no splitters etc.
The reason I'm posting is that I'm looking for any suggestions to identify and if possible fix the problem.
We have always had a good signal where we live and as I said, TV reception is always perfect (unless we have some very extreme weather). I'm going to give an aerial variable db booster a go (for the PC USB tuner only) and try increasing the db to see if this helps. Are there any other suggestions?
I have NextPVR set up as a DVR on my Windows 10 PC. My password to my IPTV service changed, and now NextPVR says it is unable to find my capture device, and the remote server returned an error 403. When I go to the NextPVR settings, I can see my IPTV Device listed in the Devices section.
What can I do to resolve this? I can't find anywhere in the settings to change the password.
My capture device is Hauppauge PVR 2, its content is displayed beautifully on NextPVR. However, pausing and then playing results in really hideous chopped display. Audio is fine. I have found settings for CODEC and display, but nothing for timeshift or recording. I will attempt to change the Decoding options, and continue to look for any Encoding options, which I can't find in Settings. Decoding Codecs and Encoding CODECs are the same? All Video Decoders (MPEG2, H.265, etc.) are currently set (from Setup install) as LAV Video Decoder. A Microsoft DTV Decoder is available as well, along with an ArcSoft Video Decoder. The Hauppauge WinTV 8 works very well for recording and pause buffer, not choppy at all, and its Settings have a "Enable 3rd Party Decoders" option unchecked, with a greyed out "ArcSoft Video Decoder chosen for H.264. If WinTV 8 is using some other Codec (as the 3rd party Codecs is unchecked), I don't see what that might be. Thanks for any guidance finding or choosing whatever Codec or setting may be required to have the NextPVR timeshift and general Record display a clear picture. Cheers!
This is a fairly minor release, rolling the patches posted for 4.2.2 into the main release. See next post for some comments on the future versions of NextPVR.
Please post any support issues in the support forum. Support questions posted in this thread will be deleted.
Changes:
Quote:- much faster Search screen when using a client install
- fixed problem where sometimes the app would claim no audio decoder was available when switching to channel on different source.
- fixed issue with entering manual recording start/end times on the popup window
- fixed issue with typing channel number on manual recording popup
- fixed issue with streaming recordings with name that ended in "..." (to web/android/ios)
- fixed issue with click controls in video playback with VMR9 renderer
- fixed issue with 'epg mode' timeshifting with non-digital devices
- fixed a bug where some SAT>IP devices would fail to tune
- fixed issue where channel groups could be left behind after deleting a device
- OnDemand will now cope with .mp4/.mkv urls that don't have channel group information
- fixed issue with manual recordings set to start on a future date
- fixed issue with recurring recordings with the same show name starting at the same time on different channels
- fixed an issue with importing channels from a specific IPTV provider
- only showing 'Play' button in recordings screen when file is present on disk
- fixed issue with HDPVR/Analog live tv streaming continuing to receive data after a recording starts on a different channel
- fixed issue with API that reports slip status to client applications
I seem to have a couple of Logos that don't show with the channel
For example I have a "Hits Radio" channel and a "Hits Radio.png" file in the Radio Logo directory but the logo doesn't show in the guide.
I've double checked the channel name matches the logo .png file, even edited the names to make sure but it still doesn't display.
99% of the logos do.
What criteria are used to match channel to logo file?
Anyone else had/solved this problem. (Nothing in the logs gives a clue)
