LiveTV Mode always Timeshifting

[talboum]

I am running GP-PVR (latest version) on a Windows XP OS with a Hauppauge PVR-350 card. Everytime I access LiveTV, a timeshift file gets created and builds. I have the LiveTV Preview mode selection set, but can not get GB-PVR to stop creating the Timeshift file. Any assistance would be appreciated.

[sub]

If you're using the PVR350's hardware decoder, then its stuck in permanent timeshift mode. The fix is to set the hardware decoder setting to 'none - use software decoding', then you'll be able to use live preview mode.

[talboum]

Thank you for your reply. I will try that. Is there anyway to still use the Hardware decoding without being in permanent timeshift mode? My guess is that I will take a performance hit with Timeshifting by using software decoding.

[sub]

Is there anyway to still use the Hardware decoding without being in permanent timeshift mode?

No there isnt.

I stopped supporting the PVR350 TV out and adding features for it almost two years ago, which was a few months before I added the live preview mode to GB-PVR.

The hardware decoder on this device is more trouble that its worth - you're better off using software decoding.

[talboum]

I tried your suggestion and it does work, however I am not able to get video to display on my television using software decoding. Is there a trick to get video to show on the TV in addition to or instead of the computer monitor?

Also - Which TV Tuner card would you recommend for best results with GB-PVR?

[sub]

You'd need to use a video card with tv out to display on your TV. The PVR350's TV out only works with its hardware decoder.