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Software updates, utilities and manuals
MediaMVP version 2.4
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mediamvpsetup_2.4 release 23096
Updates in this version:
- New configuration menu for adjusting the time for the screen saver, the number of seconds for playing slide shows, and more. These items are on the second configuration page.
- New two line display for videos, showing length of video in hours/minutes/seconds
- "Sticky" sorting preferences
- Now supports the "new" Hauppauge remote with separate volume buttons, plus a new ergonomic design.
If you would like to purchase an upgrade to the new remote control click here for more information.
- Update for WindowsXP SP2 firewall: this version checks for the presence of the WindowsXP firewall,. If the Xp firewall is detected, you will be asked if settings can be made to the firewall to enable the MediaMVP to access the PC through the firewall.
- Fix for stuttering MPEG videos on previous beta version
- Faster user interface - menu navigation is faster
- SCART connector now powers off when turning off your MediaMVP using the green power button on the remote control
This is a complete installer, and includes the MediaMVP application, MediaMVP Server application and Search for Media application.
New features:
New information line for videos: a new two line status bar has been added so that longer file names can be viewed, plus the lenght (in time) of the video is displayed.
Hit the green button at the bottom of your Hauppauge remote to see the video status at any time while playing a video.
New configuration menu: there is a second page added in Settings/Configuration to set the time out for the screen saver, a setting for the time between pictures when running a slide show, a default preference for displaying files (date ascending, descending, size, etc.) Click here to see the new menu
TV Scheduler: This version of MediaMVP has the ability to schedule recordings on the PC server IF the PC has a WinTV installed. During the installation of the MediaMVP update, you will be asked if you want to allow the scheduling of WinTV recordings. Click 'Yes' to do so. You will asked to enter your Windows password. The scheduler can be found under Setttings/Scheduler.
Music ID3 tags now are displayed: this version of MediaMVP software will display ID3 tags when browsing or playing MP3 music. ID3 data is automatically displayed when you play music. To see the ID3 information when browsing through lists of MP3 music, click the Record button on your remote control.
Fix for Failed to contact GUI server:
This error message might show up in some local area networks with either firewall software, traffic shaping software (e.g. Netlimiter, etc.), or even with the latest "Advanced networking package for XP" (on some PCs together with other 3rd party software).
This error has been fixed by changing the MediaMVP GUI server network connection inheritance scheme. A software update with this fix is included in our latest MediaMVP installer. To install, download this link and run it, then unplug your MediaMVP so it can load the new software.
To install the new MediaMVP application and utilities:
- remove the power plug from the MediaMVP (it needs to be turned off while the software is updated)
- download the new MediaMVP setup program
- run the MediaMVP setup
- turn on the power to the MediaMVP, and it will load the new application
Name: mediamvpsetup_24_23096_web.exe
Size: 8.2Mb
Updated: April 2, 2005 |
Frequently asked questions about MediaMVP
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http://www.hauppauge.com/pages/faq/support_faq_mediamvp.html |
Accessory software for the MediaMVP
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| MPEG analysis tool |
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PVAStrumento version 2.0.30
PVAStrumento, from our friend Wiljo Heinen, will give you information on MPEG video files. In addition to letting you know the bit rate of the file, it will also tell you the type (MPEG-1 or MPEG-2) of the file.
To use, after opening PVAStrumento, type your file name in Input stream, then click the Info button. Under Video, look at Nominal bitrate. This is the target bitrate (but not the maximum bitrate) when the video file was recorded.
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Batch file to turn on the MediaMVP user interface on your PC
This batch file will turn on the MediaMVP user interface on your PC. Once turned on, you will see a mirror what you see on your TV set with MediaMVP. After running this batch file, you can control the MediaMVP from either the MediaMVP (via its remote control) or from the PC.
Here's what's in the batch file:
net stop MVPMedia
net stop MVPMedia
MVPMedia /visible
net start MVPMedia
To install this batch file, download it into the directory which holds the MediaMVP.exe file. Then run the batch file.
To close the MediaMVP user interface on the PC, hit the "Ctrl" key on your PC keyboard.
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Beta test software for MediaMVP
| MediaMVP version 2.5 23209 installation and utilities setup program |
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Now with new on-screen display for video movie length (in time).
To install the new MediaMVP setup program:
- remove the power plug from the MediaMVP (it needs to be turned off while the software is updated)
- download the new MediaMVP setup program
- run the MediaMVP setup
- turn on the power to the MediaMVP, and it will load the new application
Name: mediamvpsetup_25_23209_web.exe
Size: 8.9Mb
Updated: July 10, 2005 |
Technical notes and tips on using MediaMVP
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Connecting MediaMVP directly to a laptop or PC
You can connect the MediaMVP directly to a PC or laptop. To do this, you will need a 'crossover' cable, which you can either buy at a computer store or make yourself. These are instructions on connecting MediaMVP directly to a PC. |
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Notes on using the ZoneAlarm firewall with MediaMVP
Zone Alarm is a popular firewall, and is easy to configure for use with MediaMVP. Here are notes on installing MediaMVP on your PC when using Zone Alarm. |
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Third party software for the MediaMVP
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MVPServer is the next generation open-source (GPL) server for the MediaMVP. It's an almost complete rewrite of the vdr-mediamvp project and should prove to be easily extensible and customisable.
The server core is written using the core library from vdr-mediamvp, but the user interface is written using an embeded python interpreter. VDR integration is performed by a version of vdrpylib and streamdev to provide live streams.
MVPServer is currently under development, but it's still usable.
Note: this software is for developers only! There is no support directly from Hauppauge.
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Manuals and QuickInstall Guides
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MediaMVP English manual version 2.5
Updated: May 19, 2005
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