MVP beta update

_Demo_ · #1 01-03-2006, 03:37 PM

A new beta update for the mvp support is available.

mvp.bin : http://download.sagetv.com/mvpupdate/030106/mvp.bin

Simply replace that file in your SageTV V4.1.4 directory, restart the server then unplug the mvp. Remember: Since this is a beta, it is recommended that you make a copy of the original mvp.bin file before replacing it with this one.

Notes:

- Improved compatibility with some routers (DGL for example)
- Added soft power on/off mode which turns off output and the red led
- Slightly modified streaming with increased buffer size
- Faster UI render in some cases

_Demo_

MrApollinax · #2 01-03-2006, 03:51 PM

Awsome! Thanks _Demo_!

Big thumbs up on this!

TripleTapper · #3 01-03-2006, 04:22 PM

Yes, thanks a ton Demo...I really appreciate all your efforts.

srothwell · #4 01-03-2006, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Demo_

A new beta update for the mvp support is available.

mvp.bin : http://download.sagetv.com/mvpupdate/030106/mvp.bin

Simply replace that file in your SageTV V4.1.4 directory.

Notes:

- Improved compatibility with some routers (DGL for example)
- Added soft power on/off mode which turns off output and the red led
- Slightly modified streaming with increased buffer size
- Faster UI render in some cases

_Demo_

Demo,

Does this fix the NIC problem with the Nvidia chipsets that we had? Yes, we crippled the driver but was wondering if it fixed it so we could re-enable the driver all the way.

Thanks for the effot,

Stacy

_Demo_ · #5 01-03-2006, 07:12 PM

I don't think it will change anything for those kind of network problems. We were unable to reproduce them.

_Demo_

Alfiegerner · #6 01-03-2006, 08:08 PM

Wow! That was quick

I' haven't been using Sage for long but I'm really impressed with your output.

There's a definite improvement in UI speed with this release. I'm using the SageMC stv and have switched to using the "Music Files" view as it is the only way I can navigate my mp3 collection on the MVP. With this release the 'normal' my music view in that stv and in the default stv are now navigable - slowly, admittedly but definitely usable.

The soft power on / off is a definite bonus but is there any chance it could be configurable, i.e. so that the power button on the remote can just be used to send Sage to sleep? (I think my wife might actually kill me if she has to get used to any more changes in the tv department

)

I ran into an issue when 'restarting' the MVP with a soft power cycle. On two times it wouldn't come back up until I unplugged the power cable and did a hard reboot.

For what its worth, I think your work on these thin clients is the way to go and will definitely pay off. One happy user here

coolpup32 · #7 01-03-2006, 10:25 PM

oh wow, increasing the buffer may fix my problem, also just bought the dgl-4300 so maybe i wont have any problems from that either. Thanks hope it works better for me

peter · #8 01-04-2006, 03:34 AM

This update is also for pal/scart users? I have tried it and my screen turned greenish a bit like nightvision and the power button does not work.

Peter

BBCritical · #9 01-04-2006, 07:28 AM

It works great ... now I just have to get more memory (before I complain about the stuttering and get rid of trial words on my screen

...

Thanks _Demo_

MrApollinax · #10 01-04-2006, 07:57 AM

Have you tried to run the Hauppauge reg tweak for TCP/IP optimization? Here is the link:

http://hauppauge.lightpath.net/softw...timization.reg

Load it on your SageTV server and see if it helps with your stuttering issue.

_Demo_ · #11 01-04-2006, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peter

This update is also for pal/scart users? I have tried it and my screen turned greenish a bit like nightvision and the power button does not work.

Peter

This update should work fine for PAL. Make sure your turn off your sagetv server and completly unplug the MVP when you update.

_Demo_

malbec · #12 01-04-2006, 12:19 PM

FWIW ... I have a netgear router and my server has an onboard NIC (if I am allowed to call it that). Anyway, it was working fine. But, of course, would that stop me from trying to make it work even better? Of course not!

Anyway, I changed my mvp.bin out for this one and it made things much worse (it was usable before, buit not now). I switched back to the old mvp.bin and everything is fine now (minus the power off).

_Demo_ · #13 01-04-2006, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by malbec

FWIW ... I have a netgear router and my server has an onboard NIC (if I am allowed to call it that). Anyway, it was working fine. But, of course, would that stop me from trying to make it work even better? Of course not!

Anyway, I changed my mvp.bin out for this one and it made things much worse (it was usable before, buit not now). I switched back to the old mvp.bin and everything is fine now (minus the power off).

Could you describe the problems you had with this version?

Thank you

_Demo_

garystein · #14 01-04-2006, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Demo_

This update should work fine for PAL. Make sure your turn off your sagetv server and completly unplug the MVP when you update.

_Demo_

Had the same problem...Found a work around. Changed my scart to a different input on back of tv and problem solved!

MrApollinax · #15 01-04-2006, 01:13 PM

I think next beta release should contain the same instructions of backing up your old mvp.bin like the sagetv beta releases tell you to backup your properties and wiz.bin files.

If you need to reload the old mvp.bin but don't have a copy of it just backup your sagetv settings like you would for a beta release and re-install sagetv. This should restore your mvp.bin to the original file.

m0ng00se30 · #16 01-04-2006, 01:21 PM

I too ran into some issues with the new beta. The UI did seem to respond quicker to remote commands. But audio/video were out of sync by a good, and the smooth RW seemed broken... it tried to backup but never really went anywhere. Reverting back to the orig version cleared everything up!

--Mike

rickw · #17 01-04-2006, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Demo_

A new beta update for the mvp support is available.
Notes:

- Improved compatibility with some routers (DGL for example)
- Added soft power on/off mode which turns off output and the red led
- Slightly modified streaming with increased buffer size
- Faster UI render in some cases

Great!

The WAF has dropped considerably since I updated to 4.1. She's been complaining about UI speed and problems with the buttons not responding. Can't get her to fully explain the button problem, so I'm hoping it was just slow UI that "caused" the problem.

dagar · #18 01-04-2006, 02:11 PM

yeah i have serious sync issues as well though it fixed the most of the ui response issues --- still need to check svid though

peter · #19 01-04-2006, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Demo_

This update should work fine for PAL. Make sure your turn off your sagetv server and completly unplug the MVP when you update.

_Demo_

I have tried it again on both my mvp's and tv's and it seems to have issues with RGB when i connect composite no problem scart with RGB green picture.
Also the power button doesn't work
Peter

lotusvball · #20 01-04-2006, 05:12 PM

I am having serious stuttering problems and I forgot to back up the file before I replaced it. The power off worked.

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