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#61
Would it be possible to highlight areas on the EPG display with a different colour to indicate what time and what channels timers are set to record?

This would be useful to avoid trying to set a timer to record a program that already has a timer.
#62
VOMP General / MVP / Re: Scart RGB dark problem
January 19, 2007, 09:06:53
I'll check tonight
#63
VOMP General / MVP / Re: Sync on green problem
January 18, 2007, 09:27:24
I have modified my rev D3A MediaMVP adding a sync stripping circuit to the Scart green output. It was really very fiddly using very small components. Together with the mod/bodge for correcting the dark RGB output level I am now (at last) enjoying a good quality scart RGB picture.

If anyone is interested in more detail of the mod then post a reply here.

I would not recommend the mod to everyone except those experienced with soldering extremely small components.
#64
VOMP General / MVP / Scart RGB dark problem
January 18, 2007, 09:17:59
Anyone suffering from unusually dark scart RGB output see this thread for a simple hardware fix:
http://www.hauppauge.co.uk/board/showthread.php?t=6539
#65
VOMP General / MVP / Feature Request: UK MHEG
January 11, 2007, 11:42:47
How about adding digital text capability to Vomp?

The RedButton MHEG Engine at http://redbutton.sourceforge.net/
is an active project that allows you to use interactive MHEG
applications.

Maybe this could be incorporated into Vomp?
This might need to work in conjunction with the vdr-mhp plugin
http://www.powarman.de/vdr_plugins.htm
#66
VOMP General / MVP / Sync on green problem
December 14, 2006, 13:40:01
I have just bought a new tv and now have the dreaded sync on green problem.

For those uninitiated, the MediaMVP combines the sync signal with the green signal. This causes a problem with some tv sets. If the tv set does not like it the picture in RGB mode has a strong green cast to it.

The only way I can get round it is by reverting to composite video by disconnecting the RGB select/fast blanking pin of the scart connector. I cannot use s-video because the scart inputs on my tv don't support it.

Is there the slimmest chance the sync on green can be disabled in the mvp dongle?

This has been requested on the Hauppauge mvp forum over a year ago but was never done so I'm not confident it ever will.
#67
VOMP General / MVP / Re: Failed IR remote
July 17, 2006, 11:27:30
Definitely a hardware problem my end.
The point I am making is that considering the remote still works with the original MedaMVP software, perhaps the IR remote decoding mark-space timing in Vomp is too tight and will not work with remotes with timing that has somehow drifted slightly.

I have not succeeded in finding a replacement remote control so I was wondering how easy would it be to edit and recompile the client software for my self to get my dodgey remote going again?
#68
VOMP General / MVP / Failed IR remote
July 09, 2006, 22:58:24
I am experiencing some strange behaviour with the IR remote control for my MediaMVP. It is the 'old' style remote.
Just recently the remote has stopped working with Vomp.
However the remote control still works ok when using the MVP with the Hauppauge server software it came with that runs on Windows.
It used to work just fine with Vomp 2.2 and I also used it with a 'homebrew' serial LIRC receiver for remote control of Linux apps, but that stopped working to at the same time.
The LED on the front of the unit flashes to indicate it is receiving something, but there is no response on the TV menu.
If I could hazard a guess it's as if the remote has changed the code it transmits but is still recognisable by the Hauppauge software.
I have replaced the batteries with new ones.
Can anyone suggest what is going on here?
Time to get a replacement remote?
#69
VOMP General / MVP / Re: Stuck RGB select signal
February 02, 2006, 09:15:09
After some investigation pin 16 of my MVP resembles a voltage source that toggles between 3.3v and 0.95v with a source resistance of 33ohms. Even with the 75ohm load of the tv set this will never go below 0.4v which is causing my problem. I don't know if my MVP is broken or has a design fault. If anybody is interested it is a rev D3A.

I have got round the problem by modifying my scart lead at the MVP end adding a couple of resistors to form a potential divider. I can now happily get a good clear RGB signal when the MVP is on and normal tv operation when in standby.

If anyone is interested in the mod, here are the details:
I have disconnected the cable on pin 16 and in its place connected a 62ohm resistor. I then soldered a 620ohm resistor to the corresponding ground pin 18. I then soldered together the cable and the free ends of the two resistors together. When connected to the tv set pin16 at the tv end now toggles between 0.37v and 1.30v.
#70
VOMP General / MVP / Re: Stuck RGB select signal
January 30, 2006, 11:16:31
I tried setting the MVP to s-video then set it to standby. This unfortunately made no difference.
I measured the voltage on the scart pins of the MVP while it was in standby and unplugged from the TV.
Every pin was 0.0v except the blanking/RGB select pin which was 0.9v. Scanning the internet I think this pin should be less than 0.4v when not in RGB mode.
So I guess this is a problem with hardware. An unfortunate combination of out of spec inputs and outputs.
I will have a play around with this pin. Maybe a series diode or a pull-down resistor might help.

BTW Great work you are doing. I'm looking forward to being able to program recordings via the MVP. I can then maybe drop my somewhat flakey dxr3.
#71
VOMP General / MVP / Stuck RGB select signal
January 27, 2006, 11:39:15
Hi
I am using Dongle 0.1.1 and client 0.1.
I find that when I put my MediaMVP into standby, my TV screen goes black.
I am then unable to watch any TV. This is because the RGB select signal of
the SCART connector is still asserted by the MediaMVP.

Maybe the dongle should select composite mode before going to standby?