changing channels to revord

[TomR]

I’m having problems recording channels.

Whether I do a quick record for a current or future program or do a manual recording, PVRX2 does not seem to change channels. When looking through the GBPVRRecordingService.exe.log it appears to try to change channels but it does not change the channel on my STB. Also it says that it starts recording but it’s recording the wrong channel. (Below are a couple of lines from the log file.)

Any ideas on why it would not be changing channels?

Also, should I be able to use the number keys on the keyboard to change channels in the TVGuide or LiveTV? Or does it have to be done through the remote?

Thanks.


2009-02-12 20:30:36.843 VERBOSE [5] Changing to channel (GBPVR.Backend.Common.ExeChannelChanger): 212
2009-02-12 20:30:36.843 VERBOSE [5] Running: C:\Program Files\IR Server Suite\IR Blast\IRBlast.exe -host localhost -pad 3 -channel 212
2009-02-12 20:30:36.859 VERBOSE [5] Requesting IRecordingSource to start recording: C:\Temp\Manual Recordings\212 CFTO_20090212203036.mpg
2009-02-12 20:30:36.859 VERBOSE [5] start recording @1
2009-02-12 20:30:36.859 VERBOSE [5] start recording @2
2009-02-12 20:30:36.859 VERBOSE [5] DirectRecordingSource about to start recording oid:1 channel:212
2009-02-12 20:30:37.421 VERBOSE [5] recording started
2009-02-12 20:30:37.421 VERBOSE [5] start recording @3
2009-02-12 20:30:37.421 VERBOSE [5] start recording @4
2009-02-12 20:30:37.421 VERBOSE [5] Programme is now recording
2009-02-12 20:30:37.421 VERBOSE [5] RecordingFactory.save()
2009-02-12 20:30:37.765 VERBOSE [5] Save(): Updated existing scheduled recording
2009-02-12 20:30:37.765 VERBOSE [5] Adding C:\Temp\Manual Recordings\212 CFTO_20090212203036.mpg to parallel processing queue
2009-02-12 20:31:19.624 VERBOSE [10] RecordingFactory.loadScheduleRecordingByOID()
2009-02-12 20:31:19.671 VERBOSE [10] About to start transcode of: C:\Temp\Manual Recordings\214 CITY_20090212202000.mpg
2009-02-12 20:31:19.671 VERBOSE [10] getValue() loading new key/value into cache: /settings/AutoConvertMpgToFormat
2009-02-12 20:31:19.671 VERBOSE [10] getValue: /settings/AutoConvertMpgToFormat : No Conversion

[sub]

GB-PVR is living up to its end of the bargain by calling your configured 'exe channel changer'. If its not working, its most likely some problem happening inside IRBlast.exe, or firewall getting in the way. You'd probably want to find oue to.IRBlast.exe produces some log, or can be made to.

Also, should I be able to use the number keys on the keyboard to change channels in the TVGuide or LiveTV?

Yes, but you'll need to press enter after typing the number (since other keys can do different things with those numbers).

[TomR]

I thought that maybe since I was able to change channels (using up/down button) while watcing LiveTV, I might get lucky and be able to record.

I guess I need to find a forum for IRServer (IRBlast) support.

[sub]

I thought that maybe since I was able to change channels (using up/down button) while watcing LiveTV, I might get lucky and be able to record.

This is because when watching live tv, IRBlast.exe is executed from PVRX2.exe which is running in the same session as your desktop. When its run from a recording, it runs from GBPVRRecordingService.exe, which is running as a different session (and user account). Some of these utilities are not designed to be multi-user, or the firewall settings changed in your desktop settings may not apply to other system user accounts, or the utility may not be designed to work in background service environment.

Some utilties that behave like this can start working when you go into the services control panel and enable the 'allow service to interact with desktop' setting.

[TomR]

I've disabled the Windows Firewall (for testing purposes) and there are no other firewall being used. GBPVRRecordingService.exe is set to use the Local System account and Allow service to interact with desktop is checked.

Since it seems like I'm having problems with IR Server Suite (IRBlast.exe), can you suggest some else to use (that might be better)?

[sub]

Sorry I dont know. I'd either look for an IRBlast log, or maybe use HIP. I've never used either myself. I dont use a set top box.

[TomR]

HEre are the logs for the IRBlaster.

There seems to be an error every time I press a number key. (Translator.log file). I din't notice any problems in the other log files.

[sub]

Sorry - you'll need to find someone that knows about the logs for that utility. Do they have a support forum?

[TomR]

I finally got the remote working using the number pad in both the LiveTV and the TVGuide. Instead of using IR Server Suite 1.0.4.1, I upgraded to Test Build 1.4.2.2627 found here http://forum.team-mediaportal.com/mc...-2627-a-33512/

It made a world of difference in using the remote and controlling the STB.

Thanks sub for your time and effort.