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* '''Startup minimized''' - Checking this box will start ServerWMC minimized. | * '''Startup minimized''' - Checking this box will start ServerWMC minimized. | ||
* '''Minimize to system tray''' - Checking this box will send ServerWMC to the System Tray when minimized instead of the Task Bar. | * '''Minimize to system tray''' - Checking this box will send ServerWMC to the System Tray when minimized instead of the Task Bar. | ||
* '''Close box minimizes to system tray''' - Checking this box will cause ServerWMC to minimize to the system tray when the red 'X' is clicked instead of closing the program. | |||
* '''Port number for client connection''' - This box specifies the port on which the pvr.wmc plug-in will communicate with ServerWMC. The default port is 9080. Unless you have another program communicating on this port, there is no reason to change from default. | * '''Port number for client connection''' - This box specifies the port on which the pvr.wmc plug-in will communicate with ServerWMC. The default port is 9080. Unless you have another program communicating on this port, there is no reason to change from default. | ||
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== Folders == | == Folders == | ||
* '''Path to local 'RecordedTV' folder (from WMC)''' - Displays the path of the folder where recordings will be stored. This path is specified in WMC under Tasks/Settings/TV/Recorder/Recorder Storage and is not editable from ServerWMC. If you have other clients on the network, this folder should be shared and specified below. | * '''Path to local 'RecordedTV' folder (from WMC)''' - Displays the path of the folder where recordings will be stored. This path is specified in WMC under Tasks/Settings/TV/Recorder/Recorder Storage and is not editable from ServerWMC. If you have other clients on the network, this folder should be shared and specified below. |
Revision as of 22:51, 23 October 2013
PVR/Contents
Note: This page is currently under construction.
Overview
ServerWMC is server interface for Windows which communicates with Windows Media Center (WMC) allowing it to be used a PVR backend providing Live TV, PVR functions and electronic program guide data. These services are provided to XBMC though the PVR.WMC add-on.
ServerWMC was developed and is maintained by krustyreturns.
Configuring Windows Media Center
Windows Media Center must first be fully configured (tuners configured, EPG configured, channels setup, etc) on the PC to be used as the TV Server. This setup will vary slightly based on the tuner you are using. The following is setup information for popular devices:
- HDHomeRun - http://www.silicondust.com/support/hdhomerun/instructions/wmc7/
- HDHomeRun Prime - http://www.silicondust.com/support/hdhomerun/instructions/prime/
- Ceton InfiniTV Products (All) - http://cetoncorp.com/product-support/
Note: Though Windows Media Center must be configured, it is not necessary for WMC to be running to provide the connection to ServerWMC.
Please insure you can view live TV from within WMC before continuing!
Downloading & Installing ServerWMC
The latest version of ServerWMC can be found here: https://googledrive.com/host/0ByNnAMYBoWvfTk8tRWJXYko1T2c/index.html
ServerWMC includes an installer package so simply download, unzip and run Installer_ServerWMC.msi as administrator.
Note: ServerWMC must be installed on the same PC that was configured for Windows Media Center above.
ServerWMC Configuration (Quick)
Launch ServerWMC from the Start Menu. An entry was created during installation at Start/ServerWMC/ServerWMC.
Note: On first run, you should be prompted to allow ServerWMC.exe through your firewall. Make sure to select allow.
Ensure that Windows Media Center (WMC) is configuired
- Directory for recorded TV is specified
- TV tuners are installed and detected
- TV channels are scanned
Ensure that the Windows Media Center "Recorded TV" folder is Shared from the server PC (as clients will need to access it via smb://)
Run ServerWMC application and check/configure the settings
Note: ServerWMC supports most of the WMC configuration including enable/disable channels, set custom channel orders/numbers and custom channel icons
ServerWMC Configuration (Detailed)
Status
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General
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Folders
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Display Options
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Live TV
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Channels
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Debug
Note: If you are having issues and need to request assistance in the XBMC forums, it is mandatory to provide a copy of the log files!!! They contain important information that is instrumental in diagnosing issues and recommending solutions. Please copy the contents of the file to pastebin and include the link in your post. Posting of log files directly to forum threads is strictly prohibited per the rules of the XBMC Forums. |
Connecting ServerWMC to XBMC
Please install and configure the PVR.WMC add-on to access live TV from within XBMC using ServerWMC.
Please see the PVR.WMC Wiki page for additional information here: http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Add-on:PVR.WMC
Troubleshooting
- Additional info coming soon.
Known Issues
- Additional info coming soon.
Additional Guides and Links
- ServerWMC/PVR.WMC Support Thread - http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=171216
- PVR.WMC Raspbmc Suport Thread - http://forum.stmlabs.com/showthread.php?tid=10553