v0.94.8 (afternoon)

[sub]

Sorry, folks I always manage to cock something up on release day no matter how hard I try...

It seems a couple of last minute fixes werent included the final v0.94.7 release I package up earlier today. I've just repackaged it and verified the correct files where included. You can get the new package from http://www.gbpvr.com/GBPVR09408.msi.

Also, you'll need to switch back to hte standard 'blue' skin to skip developers a chance to update their wares.

As with all releases, I recommend you do a backup before installing this release.

From the change.log:

2005-09-13 v0.94.7

- Added support for using the EPG that is broadcast with DVB transmissions. Please note, you have to be using the default <BDAScanType>1</BDAScanType> for this to work. Those that changed to <BDAScanType>2</BDAScanType> will not be able to use this feature.

- Fixed a bug with auto detecting the the encoder/mux filter on the ATI 550 Pro

- Added a slight delay into the FM Radio scan function, as some users werent able lock on to radio stations correctly - this may help.

- Added ability to alter the keys used on a per screen basis. See the KeyMappings directory for XML files that define this. I've implemented support for this for all the internal screens. If plugin developers also want to support this, they should use the new KeyCommandHelper class. I'm happy to provide more details about this if anyone wants to know more.

- Fixed a bug with the new logic to retain recording information when the linked capture source was deleted.

- When you're in the search screen you can press the blue key to bring up a free text title search. It's a bit of hack, and pretty primitive, but it gives you some more options if you need them.

- Fixed a bug with ratDVD playback

- Fixed an bug with cancelling recordings from the TV Guide.

- Minor changes to MVP DVR-MS support.

- Added .avs file extension to the list of files that can be played by GB-PVR.

- You can now plugin a different MVP transcoder by creating a Trans2MVP.bat file. First argument is the name of the file to be played. The second argument is the name of the temporary MPEG file.

- Added a 'remove channel' button in the capture source settings.

- Net radio song changes are now sent as notification events.

- Added functionality to call ParallelProcessing.bat when a recording starts if the file exists.

- Added <ForceFMBufferingMode> setting to config.xml to force GB-PVR to buffer FM radio (as was done in releases prior to v0.93).

- Added API for plugin developers to be able to start live TV.

- New 'processing' tab in config app, with several features...

+ Ability to configure system to use either Comskip or ShowAnalyzer

+ Ability to configure Comskip/SA during the recording

+ Ability to configure automated conversion of MPEG2 to WMV/XviD/DivX. WMV seems to the most reliable transcoding. xvid/divx can be quirky depending on versions of filters installed etc.

+ Ability to configure automated conversion of DVR-MS recordings to standard MPEG2, or WMV/XviD/DivX. See comments above regard WMV vs XviD/DivX.

...If you're an MVP user, I recommend you stick with standard MPEG2 files since this is the only native file type the MVP can play. Anything else would require on the fly transcoding back to MPG format, which is less than desirable.

- Added logic to run ParallelProcessing.bat when recording starts, if the file exists.

- Added logic to dynamically reload the comskip file when it is updated, which is usefull when you're running Comskip/SA during the recording

- Fixed a bug where the screen saver picture wouldnt move on the MVP

- Added an auto fine-tuning for Hauppauge PVR cards to work around missing audio reported by some PVR150 owners

- Fixed a bug that could result in gbpvr.mdb being renamed old.mdb

- Applied latest Web Admin changes

- Channel number now passed as second parameter to PostProcessing.bat.

- Fixed a bug that could lead to an Object reference not set error when using live tv with encoder pass-through.

- A few changes to the filter logic used in GO7007SB device support

[Hunter Sun]

Looks good so far too me. Installed both 94.7 and 94.8 now...
Curious what was missing...

I have to agree, it does seem to run faster then the prior version did for me.

Also, figured out the tftp issue earlier. Or at least its working now I should say. after the 94.7 upgrade I was still having the same issue, so I reinstalled the Hauppauge software. After that my tftp was working fine from GBPVR.

So the only thing I can think of is my last install of the hauppague software ended up having some sort of issue.

- Scott

[stefan]

Code:

- Added logic to run ParallelProcessing.bat when recording starts, if the file exists.

- Added logic to dynamically reload the comskip file when it is updated, which is usefull when you're running Comskip/SA during the recording

Cool. I really need to update my way outdated gbpvr :-)

[sub]

Looks good so far too me. Installed both 94.7 and 94.8 now...
Curious what was missing...

One of the files in the v0.94.7 build was infact from the previous test build (v0.94.6), which meant that three bugs which were fixed in the more recent build would still be present. Specifically, these were as follows.

- fixed a bug that could cause a capture source to indicate it was still in use after a recording with multiple capture sources on the one physical device
- fixed a bug with the conversion processor not starting if you only selected to convert MPG files, not DVR-MS files. I was checking a setting that did not exist due to a typo.
- fixed a bug that could cause transcoding status to stay in the next recording panel even after the transcode completed.

[GoodGuys]

Sub, you said this release will accept <unique-identifier> tags in the XMLTV files. I didn't see it in the changelog. Is this in, or is it waiting for next release?
I got a semi-working version of my proggy that reads the XMLTV files and adds unique-IDs, and I'd like to test it soon.
Thanks,
GGF

[jvcleave]

- Added an auto fine-tuning for Hauppauge PVR cards to work around missing audio reported by some PVR150 owners

Should I dump the EPG or reinstall the capture source to enable the fine tuning for the PVR150?

[GoodGuys]

Another Q, Sub - the changelog says that there is now support for grabbing EPG from DVB cards. Does it matter what kind of DVB card? USB / internal? DVB-S / DVB-C? Is there any instructions how to do it?
Thanks, GGF

[Cape-City]

Download dont work

The changelog sounds great !

EPG out of the DVB Stream - wow !

Is it now possible to convert my DVB MPEG, so that mpgtx can handle with it ?

CC

[Cape-City]

- Added support for using the EPG that is broadcast with DVB transmissions. Please note, you have to be using the default <BDAScanType>2</BDAScanType> for this to work. Those that changed to <BDAScanType>1</BDAScanType> will not be able to use this feature.

But when changing to type 2 i it finds no channel during scan and the epg update
dont work too ...

cc

[sub]

Download dont work

You clicked on the link at the top of this page right?

Is it now possible to convert my DVB MPEG, so that mpgtx can handle with it ?

You'll need to talk to whoever wrote mpgtx for that one.