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MediaMVP installer

MediaMVP version 3.2 for the wired and wireless MediaMVPs

mediamvpsetup_version 3.2.24125B

Updates in this version:

  • Support for the Wireless MediaMVP
  • Faster "volume" operation
  • 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_3.2.24125b.exe
Size: 12Mb
Updated: May 5, 2006

Frequently asked questions about MediaMVP

FAQ

Accessory software for the MediaMVP

TCPIP Optimization for better network performance
TCPIP Optimization - to improve the network performance when sending video to the MediaMVP
MPEG analysis tool
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.

See the MediaMVP user interface on your PC screen
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.

Beta test software for MediaMVP

MediaMVP version 3.2 24230B installation and utilities setup program

New: this version now has better navigation through music files. You will see Artist, Song, Album, Genre and Playlist listings, based on the ID tags in your music files.

This version is for both the MediaMVP and wireless MediaMVP.

To install the new MediaMVP program (server and MediaMVP application):

  • remove the old MediaMVP installation. To do this, go to Add/Remove Programs and remove Hauppauge MediaMVP. Then delete the Hauppauge MediaMVP directory which is in the Program Files directory.
  • remove the power plug from the MediaMVP (it needs to be turned off while the software is updated)
  • download the new MediaMVP setup program and unzip it
  • run the MediaMVP setup
  • turn on the power to the MediaMVP, and it will load the new application

To use the new music functions:

  • on your PC, run MVPMedia.exe from the Hauppauge MediaMVP directory.. Add the directories which contain your music files.
  • on your TV set with MediaMVP, when you chose Music you will see more music information and sort functions.

Name: mediamvpsetup_32_24230b.zip
Size: 12MB
Updated: August 15, 2006

Technical notes and tips on using MediaMVP

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.
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.

Third party software for the MediaMVP

Let us know about your MediaMVP application. Send a note to: sales@hauppauge.com

SageTV client for MediaMVP

The SageTV client for MediaMVP provides the full-screen functionality of SageTV (including the Integrated Programming Guide) on any TV which has a MediaMVP. Watch live SageTV, schedule TV recordings, watch recorded TV and music on your TV set.

With the SageTV client for MediaMVP, you can watch and pause live TV, then rewind and fast forward through the paused TV show, all from your MediaMVP. SageTV provides an Integrated Programming Guide with no subscription fees, which lists all upcoming TV programs for the next 14 days. SageTV is the only PVR application for the PC that introduces Intelligent Recording and Scheduling based on your past viewing habits.

SageTV interacts with Hauppauge's WinTV-PVR to provide the ultimate 24/7 PVR application for your PC. SageTV also support the use of multiple WinTV-PVR's, recording multiple channels at once!

One client license is required per installed MediaMVP. Also requires a licensed copy of SageTV Version 5, which is installed on your Windows server. Click here for more information.

GB-PVR
GB-PVR is a media application which has support for the Hauppauge WinTV-PVR, WinTV-HVR and WinTV-Nova TV tuners. GB-PVR provides a rich set of TV services including scheduling recording from the TV Guide, watching TV, pausing live TV, searching for shows etc. Use the built in web server for watching recordings, or scheduling new recordings while you're away from home.

GB-PVR also provides support for the MediaMVP, allowing you to get access to PC based music, videos and digital pictures on your TV set. It supports both the MediaMVP and the wireless MediaMVP.

GB-PVR can be downloaded for free from http://www.gbpvr.com, with dozens of additional skins and plugins available from http://www.gbpvr.com/pmwiki. Support is available through the community forums at http://forums.gbpvr.com.

Manuals and QuickInstall Guides

Wireless MediaMVP Manual (also for the wired MediaMVP)
Wireless MediaMVP English manual version 2.7A

Updated: May 2, 2006

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