External Channel changer not being called all the time.

[bigstusexy]

I have setup my system to use an external channel changer and changing EXE, it actually works well for live TV, when I start Live TV it will send the current channel it should be on to the blasting program (hip via hipsend) it will also send channel changes when I tell it to and when I select a channel via the guide* I've done some recordings but the TV was tuned to the channel I needed to be on when it started.


I noticed to day that I tried to schedule two programs just for no reason at all to record, it did not change the channel when the recording started. If I selected to watch that channel it would change.

2008-05-16 logs.zip is attached.

EDIT: *my guide generall works and is the only way I can dial four digit channels however I have two channels (325 and 326) that may booth be named toon and only one shows up in the tv guide off the main menu, the other shows up by its self when I hit the guide button while watching something.

[sub]

Some .exe channel changers need the clipboard to pass data to their parent program, which wont work in a default install since the recording service runs as a different background session (ie, no shared clipboard).

Try editing the service properties to enable the 'all service to interact with desktop' option.

[bigstusexy]

Thanks I've made the change remotely but checking to see if this worked is too much work remotely so I'll let you know later.

[bigstusexy]

That did do it, the service will call for the channels to be changed. Its just unfortunate that once again the freaking IR blasting portion isn't working reliably again!

I really don't want to spend even more money on an overpriced device that isn't always available that could have the possibility to not work if it is possible that the company is switching codes. I'm just ranting now and my problem is fixed so I'll just shut up.

[Bill007]

Hi all

Hope I can sort this

I noticed to day that I tried to schedule two programs just for no reason at all to record, it did not change the channel when the recording started. If I selected to watch that channel it would change.

I have this same problem but I have no idea where to make the changes

Try editing the service properties to enable the 'all service to interact with desktop' option.

Can some one point me to the right direction

Regards Bill007

[sub]

You can change that setting in the Windows Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Services, then view the properties of the GBPVR Recording Service.

[Bill007]

Thanks Sub
that was the problem so simple in the end
and lightning fast response

I would like to this to say thanks heaps
Its taken a while to get this groomed but it is so worth it

Much Appreciated
Regards Bill007