FireDTV and GBPVR

[Paul_B]

Morning all,

I bought a FireDTV satellite receiver some time ago and only recently had time for a quick play.

I have downloaded the latest version of GBPVR and have a CAM with an old Sky card to receive the free-to-view channels on Sky's Freesat. I have installed the newest version of GBPVR (which incidentally doesn't seem to install 100% successfully on my Vista Ultimate 32 bit system). I can go the the config and the DVB option for EPG. I've tuned into Astra 2 and the util has picked up the FireDTV, I can even see channels appear in the preview. However, GBPVR states it has found no channels and nothing gets added.

Any pointers would be greatly appreciated

Paul

[sub]

GB-PVR doesnt support CAM modules, but it should find the channels. These channels can be viewed via multidec plugins though.

[Paul_B]

Okay I've gone backto the Wiki and assume I need to load in the EPG stuff first, so I am following the instructions for XMLTV, http://gbpvr.com/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Utility/Xmltv.

I've changed the Recording Source to digital recording plugin and changed the settings to use my FireDTV hardware and scan Astra 2A, 2B, 2D.

Currently loading the EPG file

[Paul_B]

Still no joy with the scan. I must be doing something wrong so any help please.

I know it should work as the app that comes with the FireDTV hardware is grabbing channels (I haven't configured the CAM so shouldn't make a difference between FireView or GBPVR)

I have the channels added to the EPG via the XMLTV interface from the associated XML file.

I've selected the foloowing:

Recording Source = Digital Recording Plugin
> Capture Card = FireDTV
> Country = All Countries
> Scan = Astra 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D

EPG Source = XMLTV Plugin

Channel Change = No Channel Changer Required

[sub]

Do a scan then zip and attach the config.exe.log and config.exe-native.log and I'll see if anything stands out.

[Paul_B]

Thanks Sub I've sent you a message with a link to the files on my web server

TIA

Paul

[sub]

2008-11-11 21:48:47.101 VERBOSE FindFilterByName failed to locate filter: GB-PVR PSI Parser

Try running ReRegisterFilters.bat, then try again.

[Paul_B]

Many thanks I'll give this a go and report back. may not be until tomorrow as it looks like a late night in the office :mad:

[davej00]

Paul

I use a single fireDTV with no CAM to watch the FTA channels off the Astra 2 cluster [Im in the UK]. I have no problems and GB-PVR works for me. The only small issue I have is it misses BBC3 & 4 during a scan -- but I use someone elses scan.cache and all works OK.

I use the XMLTV GUI tool and download my EPG from the RT site.

I assume you are using the latest fireDTV drivers [4.5.N] and you are not running Vista in 64 bit. Does the FireDTV application work before trying to use GB-PVR ?

[Paul_B]

Yes Dave I can watch TV via FireDTV's own utility. I am running Vista 32bit rather than 64bit.

I am now thinging that the initial install may have been the problem as it didn't complete successfully but all binaries appear to be there and run

Paul