NextPVR + Pinacle PCTV usb tuner + NZ freeview

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cleanlines7

4 posts

Wannabe Geek

#119237 25-May-2013 16:56

Hi There,
I'm trying to set up nextpvr to use with xmbc. I'm in NZ and am using a pinacle pctv usb tuner. This is working a-ok under win 7 (x64) WMC and I can use / rec live tv fine (freeview HD) in there. Not sure what settings to use in NextPVR in the decoder settings. NextPVR has detected the tuner and scanned all the channels (freeview channels), but I just get a black screen on the live tv. I have installed the SAP6 pack but no joy, Can anyone advise on what codec pack / settings I need to get live tv running?
Thanks,
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358 posts

Ultimate Geek
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#825442 26-May-2013 08:54

Using the 'Microsoft DTV-DVD Video Decoder' for H.264, and the either the Arcsoft or Monogram or LAV audio decoder for HE-AAC should be good.

cleanlines7

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Wannabe Geek

#825475 26-May-2013 10:46

Cheers, have got those settings done but still no picture. Also the sys tray icon is red? Are there any other settings I could be missing?
Thx
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Ultimate Geek
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#825499 26-May-2013 11:20

Those settings should get you a picture.

Maybe try scheduling a recording. If you end with a zero byte file, then it sounds like the device is delivering no data. If you end up with a correct sounding file size, can you play that file in NextPVR, or 3rd party player (like VLC).

cleanlines7

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Wannabe Geek

#825512 26-May-2013 11:55

Hi,
Thanks very much for the help. I can get the epg, but don't appear to have a recording file anywhere. I've checked drivers for tuner and they are up to date.
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cleanlines7

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Wannabe Geek

#825513 26-May-2013 11:56

Found the recording file its 0 bytes

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Ultimate Geek
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#826765 28-May-2013 06:28

It sounds like your device is delivering no data then. Best bet is probably to reproduce the problem, then post a description and the logs on the NextPVR forums.