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Hardware Support Discussions related to using various hardware setups with SageTV products. Anything relating to capture cards, remotes, infrared receivers/transmitters, system compatibility or other hardware related problems or suggestions should be posted here. |
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Thanks -- no luck yet.... registry entry is below with quotes moved. WHen I execute the registry entry from a command prompt it tunes. So maybe Sage and ExeMultiTuner are not sending the right code. My IR and Properties file have been modified properly I think but will look again. (they both refer to the next WMC machine "40511") . Is there a way to check the output of ExeMultiTuner? or the arguments the registry is sending? Thanks!
cmd.exe/c "C:\Program Files\SageTV\SageTV\wmcmulti.bat" %DEVICE% %CHANNEL% |
#362
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How about registry permissions? https://forums.sagetv.com/forums/sho...7&postcount=37
Due to the way the code is written, it requires write access to the key even though it really only reads it.
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1. If SageTv is running as a service, when ExeMultiTuner launches the .bat file, Windows won't open a cmd window. It's not good to use Pause in this case, since it leaves (one or more hidden) cmd window(s) running in the background until the SageTv service is stopped. 2. Your bat file is likely going to need a couple of additional lines (before invoking wget) to input the channel & device values 3. To assist with debug, log activity to a .txt file Try the following (additions in red): ---------------------- @echo off REM pickup parameters passed from Sage's ExeMultiTuner set DEVICE=%1 set CHANNEL=%2 rem rem manual setting device and channel for testing rem Set DEVICE=40511 rem Set CHANNEL=820 rem If %DEVICE% EQU 40511 set USEIP=192.168.1.56:40510 REM log operation echo Tuning %USEIP% to Channel %CHANNEL% >> WmcMulti_log.txt C:\Windows\System32\wget.exe "http://%USEIP%/tune %CHANNEL%"
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System #1: Win7-64, I7-920, 8 GB mem, 4TB HD. Java-64 1.8.0_141. Sage-64 v9.2.1 ATSC: 2x HDHR-US (1st gen white) tuners. HD-200. System #2: Win7-64, I7-920, 8 GB mem, 4TB HD. Java 1.8.0_131. Sage v9.1.6.747. ClearQAM: 2x HDHR3-US tuners. HD-200. System #3: Win7-64, I7-920, 12 GB mem, 4TB HD. Java-64 1.8.0_141. Sage-64 v9.2.1 ATSC: 2x HVR2250; Spectrum Cable via HDPVR & USB-UIRT. 3x HD-200. |
#364
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SUCCESS!
![]() ![]() Thanks Zogg, JustFred, and JNjj! I needed to tweak a few things but getting the tuning log was a key factor to knowing what was going on. Registry didnt need quotes or to bring up a command prompt (guess this is bc the registry key is a command?) The batch file seemed to need the arguments from the registry to be converted to variables %1, %2 etc) . Also my tuner properties were cluttered with old tuners so I cleaned that up and everything works perfect so far....... amazing system! C:\Program Files\SageTV\SageTV\wmcmulti.bat %DEVICE% %CHANNEL% rem Batch file to tune multiple WMC machines @echo off REM pickup parameters passed from Sage's ExeMultiTuner set DEVICE=%1 set CHANNEL=%2 REM line below decides which WMC machine to call, need to change if IP addresses change. It's all one line in the file so I probably should indent If %1==40610 (C:\Windows\System32\wget.exe "http://192.168.1.56:40510/tune %CHANNEL%") ELSE (C:\Windows\System32\wget.exe "http://192.168.1.21:40510/tune %CHANNEL%") REM log operation echo Tuning %1 to Channel %CHANNEL% >> WmcMulti_log.txt @echo off |
#365
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Correction Wnjj!
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#366
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Nice work getting the going. I should have noticed the %1/%2 variables. The DEVICE and CHANNEL variables get substituted for the actual values by the SageTV code when it reads the registry. Those variables just tell SageTV where to put them. Then when the batch file is called, it has “fresh” arguments as %1 and %2 which is standard for command line arguments to batch files.
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#367
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Although you may have this working without the "cmd" or quotes in the registry entry, I strongly encourage using the following, since it's less fragile (less likely to break later with some future Windows update):
cmd.exe /c "C:\Program Files\SageTV\SageTV\wmcmulti.bat" %DEVICE% %CHANNEL%
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System #1: Win7-64, I7-920, 8 GB mem, 4TB HD. Java-64 1.8.0_141. Sage-64 v9.2.1 ATSC: 2x HDHR-US (1st gen white) tuners. HD-200. System #2: Win7-64, I7-920, 8 GB mem, 4TB HD. Java 1.8.0_131. Sage v9.1.6.747. ClearQAM: 2x HDHR3-US tuners. HD-200. System #3: Win7-64, I7-920, 12 GB mem, 4TB HD. Java-64 1.8.0_141. Sage-64 v9.2.1 ATSC: 2x HVR2250; Spectrum Cable via HDPVR & USB-UIRT. 3x HD-200. |
#368
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Great comments all. Hoping this helps others who want to tune WMC through Sage. Grateful this forum is still active and helping everyone.
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#369
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Help needed "VmcController Background Addin" unable to launch error
Hi -- I have been successfully using the WMC Live Tuner and EXEMultiTuner etc and just tried to setup another WMC machine. I can tune channels including DRM (through HDMI output to single display etc) however for some very strange reason I am not able to 'connect' through the VmcController.... when starting up WMC....The error box is:
INVALID APPLICATION Unable to Launch "VmcController Background Addin" I have tried multiple installs of 8.1 Pro 64bit, and spent hours on this problem - cant find anything on the forum that would help... and I had NO problem getting this to work on other WMC machines...!! Appreciate any insight from anyone on this. thanks |
#370
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Fixed - VMCController issue....
Learned a valuable lesson - you MUST have the .NET Framework 3.5 enabled in the 'Features' Menu - only the parent is necessary - but my previous problem was that 3.5 was not enabled properly although it was installed according to Windows Update .... anyway.... hope this helps someone... on with WMC Live Tuner!
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#371
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Update to my WMC Live Sage system
As I posted previously I was able to work out two WMC machines (laptops running W8.1 pro) and tuning via the scripts in this thread. However running WMC 24/7 on these machines with limited memory (4gb) required rebooting every few days. As an upgrade I purchased two MiniPCs on Amazon running windows 10 and went through the steps described in the link below to get WMC running on W10 (had to use the early build 1511 !...) its; tricky but now I have two mini pcs w 8Gb RAM, W10Pro as my WMC machines and so far they are flawless. I am sure there will be the occasional gltiches but so far very happy.
It can be a frustrating process (WMC on W10 ) and I am happy to help anyone trying to do it. https://www.thegreenbutton.tv/forums...135021#p135021 |
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Also, link to the MiniPC's you used? Thanks!
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#373
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FYI.
WMC has an issue with Intel graphics. Becomes a problem when trying to use a NUC. There is a rather convulted thread on the GreenButton about this issue. A portion of it refers to extenders and other posts are about PCs. I suspect the WMC extenders use Intel graphics (XBox 360).
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Hi Zogg and UgaData -- link is below - yes I'm using HDHR Prime Cable Card tuner- on Windows 10 (ver1511 -- you have to freeze it at that version with StopUPdates or similar software). It can be a finicky setup but there are a few tricks that get you through i) PlayReady not updating, ii) DigitalCableAdvisor, and iii) Tuner not found issues. In fact you have use an older version of the SiliconDust setup. However I have replicated it a few times, works very well for DRMd channels. I create a disc image to go back to in case it breaks however I have not had to resort to that. Ditched the settop box and USBUIRTs 6 months ago and havent had any regrets. It's convoluted and I was quite frankly a little shocked it worked but as long as your willing to live with a 'frozen utility machine' just sitting there tuning cable cards it's a good solution.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B099KSJN8P...roduct_details |
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#376
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One observation; W10 seems to do a much better job of releasing RAM - important since these WMC machine are constantly tuning a channel. After a few days of running my W8.1 machines would slow down with RAM use at > 75% causing all sort of issues. These W10 machines, running three days now maxed out to about 58% but more importantly show no signs of quirkiness. I'll update every week or so for those who might be interested.
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#377
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Just chiming in expressing interest in this thread.
I've ordered a Silicondust HDHR3 and will experiment with an old mini PC using W10 (1511). Need to get another cablecard. I've been using an HDR for many years with nearly flawless performance. Also using an old InfiniTV card and last year put in an old Hauppauge card to get OTA channels. All this seems to be working fine, but wanted to try this HDHR method (to get 3 more sterams). Appreciate the info being shared. Will post with my findings (and probably some posts with some trouble needing help). |
#378
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Good luck Deano! will help if needed. One of the most counter intuitive requirements is that you need to use an older version of the HDHomerun software. Otherwise... 'no tuners found' error appears... The links are there but just to be sure I archived the actual programs. The 1511 link is time sensitive so you need to download the iso and install it pretty much same day.
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#379
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OK. Some details to report.
I've successfully installed W10 (1511) and WMC. I got things set up, and can tune channels in WMC. Once exception right now (and had to stop working on the machine yesterday) is that I cannot get encrypted channels (screen shows something to the effect of needing to play on same machine as when recorded). I suspect some more tweaks are needed. I've still got to work the whole "get the recorded shows to Sage" part of this setup, but that's next steps. |
#380
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I think I recall that error at some point but not sure how I worked around it. Theres a Digital Cable Advisor Override script that I ran at some point (I have the file and can send it but it's also on the Green Button) . I assume you activated digital cable etc in the setup....
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