New FusionHDTV Software - Page 13

Russ, you probably were able to do the 3-way recordings. I have also found that more recent FusionHDTV software conflicts with firewire when I have my Mitsubishi DVHS drive attached to the bus, so there are some new problems there anyway. I complained and the answer basically was that DVHS is not a DViCo priority now.

I suggest that you work around this by capturing all files to HDD and then use DVHSTool or equivalent utility to move the HDD files to DVHS.

My system was completely stable with a PCI Fusion 5. Now that I have added the USB version it has gone to heck. I will be adding a powered USB as Terry suggested. Keep in mind that not all PSUs are quality. I've noticed a decent improvement using an S12, Zalman, etc.

As always, thanks tpeterson! At least I know I'm not going crazy then....

My firewire function isn't for DVHS. It's actually using the Timmoore drivers to allow my motorola 6200 cable box to be a tuner in MCE. The value of this, is that it allows for guide functionality, much like the Cliff Watson EPG for MyHD. The problem is, it's not as dependable as the MyHD for some reason. So having the Fusion as a 3rd tuner as backup was helpful.

Looks like I might have to revert back to the old Fusion software then, since it was working for me. I wonder if it's a driver issue or a software issue? Perhaps I can use the newer software with the older driver...

Hmm, man this is going to require more fiddling....

Russ

That sounds pretty cool.
Oh. And there's the issue of having 2 or 3 UIs to dope out.
I strongly discourage mixing different generations of DViCo sw--it's already fragile enough!
Another option soon will be to add a second (or third or fourth) Fusion tuner and schedule them and your MyHD all using CW_EPG.

Don't tease me like that! You mentioned that as a possible feature down the road a long time ago and I've quietly waited and no one mentioned it, so I thought I was out of luck. To hear this makes me ecstatic.

The work you guys have done on the current CW_EPG has just been awesome, I couldn't really ask for anything more, but this would just be the cherry that tops the sundae. Having reliable guide functionality for my Fusion.

Wohoo! Thanks for the hint of what's the come, I'm eagerly waiting!

Russ

p.s. I tried to uninstall 3.41 and revert to 3.3 and still don't have the 3 tuner functionality. Anyone know where those detailed uninstall instructions are? I'm searching...

Oh, found it! http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&&#post7600356

CW_EPG work is in progress with the Fusion support nearing completion (I hope). Not sure yet if we will release that single PC support, or wait to get the network support going. Patience!!!

Why not let us single PC users start testing out the Fusion code?

Regarding the "random channel change using QAM" issue .. for future documentation purposes here is the model of motherboard I'm using.

ECS P4M800-M7 with a Pentium 4 Processor.

My Fusion Lite card is in the first PCI slot.

tvspy--

Sorry to hear that. ECS is a corner-cutting mobo designer. I had very poor results with the only one that I ever tried to use as HTPC and I've read sad tales since then of others on AVS with various problems. It may not be the source of your particular problem, but unless you find that this rare problem is reproduced with your Fusion card on another brand PC (in which case, I'd suspect your Fusion card to be faulty) it's yet another possibility.

I agree. I wish others who experienced this problem would chime in a bit here. It would be nice to hear what they are using on their systems. I know my motherboard isn't the greatest but it has been pretty solid for me.

On another note: Does Divco have a VISTA driver out for the FusionLite card? If not, do they plan on it. From what I'm reading the only drivers out are for the Fusion Gold cards.
Is this correct?

I am certain that some time ago I was able to record sub-channels, but now the "Current sub-channel only" button is checked and I am unable to change it.

I am running ver. 3.50.01. At this time I am trying to record using QAM - it works fine for the current sub-channel option.

I may have been recording OTA when I was able to record all sub-channels. Is this not available for QAM or have I just forgotten how to set it up?

This was true until a year or 2 ago, but with their extreme series they've move up with the big guys... No clue if that particular motherboard was part of their new offerings though.

As for the CW_EPG, does it still rely on the original myHD/Fusion software for the actual recording?

Yes.

Absolutely. CW_EPG is a PVR scheduling program to augment the bundled apps, not reinvent them.

I still have the darn channel changing thing going on. Its not that big of a deal I don't watch that much TV on it. But when I do its a pain. I have the 5 Lite PCI version of the card. I installed a fresh copy of windows with newest drivers and it still did it using QAM. Its very odd.

What are your mobo and PSU details? Can you try the Fusion card in a different computer?

rogerssa - are you using a Microsoft USB wireless mouse? I'm having the same issue as you and I'm wondering if it could be a mouse issue. When the channel changes it almost seems like the wheel of the mouse just clicked down the channel once.

I'm just trying to rule out all possible things.

Also, if you can, hook an antenna up to your card and watch OTA. The channel changing bug goes away on my system when I do this.

Might want to try unchecking the "Use Mousewheel" feature in configuration.

I thought that you said it was "random". If it's preceded by mouse activities, it's not "random" in my book. You and rogerssa both should check for the possibility of crossed IR signals being behind this if it occurs anytime during or soon after user inputs.

That's great to hear! Can you please explain t ome what single PC support is vs network support? I assume it's manging multiple computers with Fusion cards on a single network? If so, wow...

Not that it applies to me, since I only have a single HTPC that does all my HD recordings.

It is RANDOM! I just SUGGESTED that it mimics what a mouse wheel would do by changing the channel down one! I'm trying to find something in common here with this gentleman who is experiencing the same Dvico bug that I have encountered.

It has NOTHING to do with user inputs. I can leave my software running overnight and it will change the channel at sometime during the night. It is strictly RANDOM. I thought I had made that clear as well as Rogerssa.

Jeezzz.

Your assumption is correct...

If you don't want input from others, maybe you and Rogerssa should take this up via PM. Then post what the fix is when you figure it out.

TPeterson, is just trying to help you out with an issue he cannot reproduce with his equipment. He is probably the one here that knows more about the Fusion card than anyone else. He is being a lot more patient with you than I would be. At least have the courtesy to not jump on him when he makes a suggestion. I know you are frustrated with your issue but don't take it out on others that are trying to help.


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Hey, if you go back and read his last post me, you will see I wasn't the one jumping on people. I know he has helped many around here, including me. I was in fact quite disappointed in his respone to me. I don't know where that came from. I'm just trying to spin ideas off the other guy who has the same problem as me with my Fusion card. I just want it to work, like TPeterson does.

Thanks for the friendly suggestion though.

I support the desire to release the single PC version now!!! Just a thought.

Russ

I believe that will happen. Still working a few details out. Hopefully in the next couple of weeks.

No worries, patiently waiting and appreciate what you guys have done already!

Thanks!

Russ

ps Should we look for a new thread or will it be in the original CW_EPG thread?

Whether there's a new thread or not, there will be announcements in at least one of your subscribed threads (not too many of them, I hope)

Terry, the y-ed Targus seems to have solved my stability issues. I was getting 'can not suspend with fusion app active', 'usb 2.0 required for playback', just plain lock ups, etc without a hub.

With the Belkin 7 port my HTPC would randomly BSOD.

I tried the Belkin first because it was powered but things got even worse. Not surprising though as the Belkin was causing problems on the family PC. Not sure if its a Belkin design or I just have a bad one. Either way it's headed for the dump and I'm off to try a cables to go 7 port.