NextCom R5000-HD Network Recorder

[Phydeaux]

Contents of \Users\Public\NPVR\Plugins\NetworkRecorder directory:

NetworkRecorder.dll (new one you updated on wiki today)
NetworkRecorder.pdb (was in the 7z file with the dll)
NetworkRecorder.xml (contents below)

<?xml version="1.0"?>
<Settings>
<PluginSettings>
<FriendlyName>R5000-HD</FriendlyName>
<host>127.0.0.1</host>
<port>6969</port>
<delay>2000</delay>
<SocketOpen>true</SocketOpen>
</NetworkRecorder>
</PluginSettings>
</Settings>

Yes, the NextCom server you link to from SageTV forums is the one installed. And it does control the R5000 correctly, both manually through the interface and when controlled by the SageTV installation (which is currently disabled in order to try out NPVR). So that answers that question: I'm using the correct driver/server software for the R5000, which allows the device to be seen and controlled over ip/port.

Frustrating!
Cheers,
RLW

[mvallevand]

Did you see my previous post?

Martin

[Phydeaux]

I think I got it you appear to be starting NextPVR from the Tray icon Show Settings option. I guess sub doesn't load tuner plugins through that interface. Use the normal NextPVR starup.

Martin

Yes, I've been starting it initially from Start, Programs...etc... Start NPVR Service. Then, right-clicking the tray icon and selecting Show Settings. But I've also right-clicked the tray icon and selected Start NextPVR, then right-clicked the app and gone to settings.

So I'll try stopping then starting the service and then going Start, Program...etc... NextPVR...

Seems odd, but happy to try this out...

Cheers Martin!
Robert

[mvallevand]

Don't restart the service before starting NextPVR as explained on the wiki.

Martin

[Phydeaux]

Sorry, I guess I have problems following directions. Thank you for your patience!

Stopped the service, closed the app, deleted the log files and replaced the npvr.db3 with a copy of the empty one. Moved the NetworkRecorder folder elsewhere. Started the NPVR service. So this should be like a fresh install, correct?

Now from the wiki:

Code:

1- Make a backup copy of npvr.db3 in case you need to start from scratch.
2 - Stop the NextPVR Recording Service.
3 - Copy NetworkRecorder.xml (as configured below) into the Plugins\NetworkRecorder folder.
4 - Start NextPVR and add the device.
5 - Exit NextPVR (optional).
6 - Restart the NextPVR Recording Service.

Correct? Only I don't get what step 4 means: Start NextPVR and add the device. - How do I add the device?

Cheers,
RLW

[mvallevand]

Don't move the Plugins folder, but yes it is like a fresh install.

Once NextPVR is running

Right click, Settings, Device (Network Recorder), Device Setup

Assuming you have Scheduled Direct Import check the channels you want, otherwise manually enter them and hit OK.

Martin

[Phydeaux]

Ok, I figured I've played around enough to possibly screw something up. So I uninstalled, cleared the registry and manually checked to insure directories were gone then rebooted.

Installed fresh. Backed up the database. Stopped the service. Created the NetworkRecorder directory with the files (XML and DLL) started the app, opened the Settings and went to Devices. No Network Recorder listed, Device Setup button is greyed out, can't add anything...

The only thing listed is an IPTV device which is clearly not the R5000.

Am I still doing something wrong?

Sorry I must be frustrating you...
Cheers,
Robert

[mvallevand]

Run NextPVR from Start and upload logs if things don't show.
Martin

[Phydeaux]

OK, thank you again for your help Martin.

Attached are the log files.

Cheers,
Robert

[mvallevand]

That is better now it tries to load your XML file but it has bad formatting.

2017-02-25 15:04:18.163 [ERROR][1] System.Reflection.TargetInvocationException: Exception has been thrown by the target of an invocation. ---> System.Xml.XmlException: The 'PluginSettings' start tag on line 3 position 4 does not match the end tag of 'NetworkRecorder'. Line 9, position 7.

Looks like along the way you removed the line

<NetworkRecorder>

on line 4.

Martin