Starview and Media Centre

Hay Zafod,

That is an issue with both MCE and VMC.
As far as i know, you need to manualy edit an xml file in order to change the channel no's manualy. I would suggest having a look in thegreenbutton and av forums, you have a much better chance of getting some help there.
Now, before you go cpending hours doing this, it may be worth your while searching for the Vista TV Pack update. This update is only supposed to be releaased to OEM installers but naturally, it has been leaked. To the best of my knowledge, there is a feature in there that lets you bulk change channel no's. I havent had the balls to try it myself just yet.
If it doesnt work, it means a complete re-install of Vista, so make sure you are backed up before you risk it.
I am pretty sure that the pixalation is not down to anything other than the box displaing everything in mpeg2. I tried the same set up with my N*L box and it looks good.
P.S. If i made a walkthrough for setting up Medai Centres, do you think a Mod could sticky it? I am sure there a loads of people that have issues setting it up.
Muz

 

Hi Muz Me again still having the same problem everything goes great until i come to the part where you choose cable sat antenna cable next STB not supported by ir receiver i went to maplins petes this morning looking for another reciever no joy any more ideas would be greatly appreciated thanks again

 

Hi tmck2,

I am afraid, the only reviever (As far as i know) that will work, is the Microsoft MCE remote. They can be hard to find but if you have a look on Flea Bay, you should be able to find one.
The problem is that the IR reciever that comes with the Hauppauge cards, is for controling the WinTV application and changes the channels within that program only.
The Media Cente remote, is kind of like a dumb remote. When you set it up, you need to get it to learn the codes for your new remote andthen relay them back to your STB. Believe me, it sounds alot harder to do than it actually is.
I am working on a walkthrough and will try post it up later on
Muz

 

Hi Muz..

I don't have problems with a pixelled picture like you may have.. This is the same for the Starview 2 and 3 box.. I've got good quality cables from the boxes to the LCD's and that seems to be fine.

NGT

 

I was a long time member of TGB, but alot of 'Very Good' posts disappeared when they got MS sponsorship. Which is why alot of people stopped posting. Then the 'Disappearing' post problem has got worse when MS took it over.
But back to the point ]
Didn't MS change the guide setup from XML to hardcoding with MCE05 ?
I'm going to look at the Eurovox guide listing first, to see if that can be tweaked.

I've got Fiji running here on a virtual Box, I never noticed that in the settings. I'll have another dig round in it tonight.
Don't worry about all the cr@p about it having to be installed by OEM's.
I installed easliy on a VM which started off os SP0 got upgraded to SP1 and then to Fiji.
From what you've posted here you have more than enough experience to deal with it. Just make sure you install the updates first. Having said that, most of the update is aimed the US HD market, so I don't know if its theres alot of point to it over here.

If they did it would probably be in the Home Theater section.
If you do it let me know, i'll add anything thats different for the Eurovox. Then it could also be uploaded to Eamo's for both the SV's and Eurovox's at the very least.


@tmck2,
If you haven't had your for card to long.
Take it back to the shop and get the 'MCE Kit' of your card, that has the MCE 'Remote' 'Receiver' and 'Blasters' but will probably cost abit more.

Or try PCWorld, there were selling 'Pinnacle' badged MCE Remote kits a few months ago.
Other than that try Flea Bay as Muz has suggested.

 

Me again Muz Igot the tuner about 3 weeks ago I doubt if they give me a refund any way I like the tuner and the remote works very well otherwise I was wondering if anyone out there got this system namely RC118 IR603 working with win-tv 900H

 

Muz just realised from what you were saying i dont have a ir blaster cable or what way does that work and is there something else i need or what is a transciever what part does it play

 

just to add to that i got up this morning pissed and brought remote reciever back to shop and was refunded money so im back to the start couldnt see anything on ebay any of shops around dublin so if u hear of anything please let me know

 

Hey NGT,

Sorry i havent posted. Been in the hospital
I had a hard time shopping for one in Dublin when my first one died.
Have a look at this.... http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=309575
That is the remote you need. I have found Komplett quite good for delivery and price.
I keep meaning to do the walkthrough but something always comes up. I'll try do it tonight cos i am away for the weekend and post up a couple of pictures of my set up.
The remote is the key to getting your set up working and believe me, its very easy to do.
Muz

 

Thanks Muz Igot on to the brother in law who lives in Florida i asked him to have a look around for that pinnacle set which looks fairly decent he would have a good idea what im looking for as he has a setup himself Thanks again and ill be very interested in seeing your directions

 

Hi tmck2,

Here another MCE remote.
I'm sure ebuyer will ship to Dublin.
MCE Remote

Althought it maybe worth checking that you get a IR Blaster with it, as theres not one in the picture.

@Muz,
I hope alls well, and your fighting fit again.
I may need your help when my Dreambox arrives.

 

Hello Zafod that remote is very like the one i brought back to the shop same system Very good controller but no IR blaster cable Thanks very much for keeping your eye out for me though

 

Hi I am wondering if it is possible to watch tv from a eurovox box through Media centre 2005. I also have media portal but havent tested it out yet.

I have just set up my laptop (Dell D610 on a docking station) as a Media centre to a new Sony Bravia via dvi to HDMI and a 5.1 sound system and a 500gb hard drive.All is working great. I am thinking of purchasing the ATI tv wonder usb card as its meant to be the best usb tv tuner going and a mc remote and a ir blaster cable from komplette. But I need to know first if it will work with the eurovox and how I could set it up inc what cable and connections on the box I need to use.
Any help would be great thanks.

 

Hi Eammo,

I have not personally got alot of experience with MCE on laptops.
There seems to be quite a few models of these USB units and from looking at them, it will really depend on the model. Also, just out of curiosoty, why are you using MCE 05 at this stage as opposed to Vista?
What i would suggest (As i have some experience with it) is the Hauppauge WinTV-PVR-USB2 MCE-Kit. You should be able to get one of these over the web easily enough.
It is possible (in my experience) to use any box that uses a remote with Media Centre, both MCE 05 and VMC. All the tuner does is copy the signal of your remote and re-send it through the IR Blaster. The cables you will need will vary depending on what solution you use.
A typical set up is
- TV cable to your Set top Box
- Output video (Composite Yellow or SHVS) to TV Tuner
- Sound input from TV Box(Usually 2 x phono to stereo jack) to TV tuner
- Graphics card to TV (DVI to HDMI)
As i said, this will depend entirely on what outputs & inputs you have & how good you want your TV quality to be.
Hope this is of some help to you m8.
Muzz

 

hi muzz good to hear from you again TMcK2 here Imanaged to get the mce kit Pinnacle through the brother in law who lives in US Mother in law bringing it over the weekend Thanks for all your help PS Isnt it amazing how little they know in big electronic shops here about the gear theyare sellings how would you rate the Pinnacle Thanks again

 

Thanks Muzzles Ill look into the card and I think Ill be using the outputs you mentioned. I did try vista on the laptop but it was just that bit to slow. MCE 2005 and media portal have everything I need for now.
Also I tried out the PS3 with a external HDD last night and the video quality is great on a 42" tv plays all the usual formats + it has the net it also makes a great media centre.

 

Hi Muz me here again All up and running So simple when you get the right gear Thanks again for all your help

 

Hey,

Glad you got sorted out. you are right though, it sounds so complicated until you get the gear. Hope my posts helped you.
Muz

 

They did quite alot One would be lost without them thanks a lot