Can't get Multidec and MDplugins to work

[griffy]

No better, tried about 5 different Mpeg2 decoders and watched Acamd key timing, it is the dreaded 10sec glitch. Once the glitch occurs it is recorded. Some decoders give a little stutter whilst others give a 'wholesale blocking' image. Key times according to Acamd (which is also the card reader) were around 0.400 and I get problems usually around 0.900.

[sub]

Sorry, I dont really know what you'd have to do for that. Its kind of outside of the NPVR side of things.

I thought I remember reading something about newcs being quicker at processing the ECMs though, which helped Sky glitching?

[griffy]

for me both are about the same, within 0.050 of a ms
the problem was that I always got random (none to once every 5 minutes, or even 15mins just so random) bad transfers between NewCS server and Acamd, so using Acamd's card server gave perfect results
does nPVR have some sort of internal MDAPI plugin?

I have the 'fast card' from Sky so that's not a factor

[sub]

does nPVR have some sort of internal MDAPI plugin?

No, it just supports multidec plugins - so you still always need something like Acamd etc.

[7ore]

It's a good sign that Griffy got it working.
Is there anything in the logs that point a direction on where to look?

In Gbpvr, I can launch a acamd status dialog with various the settings. I do not get that in Npvr.
Is that a indication that I have some errors early in the chain?
Or is this due to npvr beta status?

[griffy]

Once you have enabled multidec, then place the Acamd file in the 'newly self' created folder that appears in your previously created MDPlugins folder under C:\Users\Public\NPVR\MDPlugins...
Depending on how you read your 'smart card' you may need to tweak it, I had to remove my USB plug then replace it, then go to 'enable' COM port 3 (in my case) and let Acamd re-initiate the card. All good.
Well I have now uninstalled nPVR as I have problem with nPVR and GB-PVR competing for my tuner...and the All Black are playing so I need things to work at the moment. (Sorry SUB nothing personal)
I guess my problem is that everything works perfect for me in GB-PVR and I can't even crash it at all !!! So testing with nPVR is just for fun at the moment.

[griffy]

It's a good sign that Griffy got it working.
Is there anything in the logs that point a direction on where to look?

In Gbpvr, I can launch a acamd status dialog with various the settings. I do not get that in Npvr.

Launch the 'AcamdMonitor.exe' before starting nPVR as the other icon only happens with LiveTV and that is no longer available with nPVR.
If you get details in monitor then try 'enabling' or 're-enabling' your COM port.
Good luck.

[7ore]

Thanks!
I finally got it to work! I began from the beginning, made sure all settings were correct and then I had to restart the NPVR service to get the AcamdMonitor to show some info.

Earlier I had a newcs server on another server, but now I have moved the card to the media comp and lets the Acamd do all the work.
If I install another card I will have to use an external server. But until then this setup works fine.

I can't get the mpg4 channels to work though, but I suspect that thats a different ball game...

[sub]

Thanks!
I finally got it to work! I began from the beginning, made sure all settings were correct and then I had to restart the NPVR service to get the AcamdMonitor to show some info.

Great.

I can't get the mpg4 channels to work though, but I suspect that thats a different ball game...

This may just come down to the decoders you've selected.

[griffy]

ok I've had another go with the latest beta version

results seem strange

Sky Sport 1 stutters but not every 10 seconds like Acamd would ask for the key, so maybe this is something to do with gaining the EPG as both SkySport 2 and 3 do not stutter at all.
Using PDVD7.3 MPEG2 decoders. EPG was empty before veiwing and was filling during viewing.
Further testing needed I think...

update:
filled EPG, problem still there
disabled EPG, problem still there

seems to be specific only to Sky Sport 1