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PVR.WMC is a PVR client add-on that provides Live TV, PVR functions and electronic program guide data to XBMC. The services are provided by connecting to [[PVR/Backend/ServerWMC|ServerWMC]]; a server interface for Windows which communicates with Windows Media Center. | PVR.WMC is a PVR client add-on that provides Live TV, PVR functions and electronic program guide data to XBMC. The services are provided by connecting to [[PVR/Backend/ServerWMC|ServerWMC]]; a server interface for Windows which communicates with Windows Media Center. | ||
= Supported Platforms = | |||
The [[PVR/Backend/ServerWMC|ServerWMC]] backend must be installed on a Windows PC running either Windows 7, WIndows 8 or Windows 8.1 which must have Windows Media Center (WMC) installed and configured. | The [[PVR/Backend/ServerWMC|ServerWMC]] backend must be installed on a Windows PC running either Windows 7, WIndows 8 or Windows 8.1 which must have Windows Media Center (WMC) installed and configured. | ||
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Android is not currently supported, but is on the to-do list. | Android is not currently supported, but is on the to-do list. | ||
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== XBMC 12 Frodo == | |||
* | * Windows: https://googledrive.com/host/0ByNnAMYBoWvfTk8tRWJXYko1T2c/builds/pvr.wmc-windows-1011.zip | ||
* Linux x86: https://googledrive.com/host/0ByNnAMYBoWvfTk8tRWJXYko1T2c/builds/pvr.wmc-linux-x86-1011.zip | |||
* | * Linux x64: https://googledrive.com/host/0ByNnAMYBoWvfTk8tRWJXYko1T2c/builds/pvr.wmc-linux-x64-1011.zip | ||
* OS/X (x64): https://googledrive.com/host/0ByNnAMYBoWvfTk8tRWJXYko1T2c/builds/pvr.wmc-osx64-0.1.8.zip | |||
== XBMC 13 Gotham Preview == | |||
* Windows: https://googledrive.com/host/0ByNnAMYBoWvfTk8tRWJXYko1T2c/builds/pvr.wmc(gotham)-windows-1011.zip | |||
* Linux x86: Currently unavailable | |||
* Linux x64: Currently unavailable | |||
* OS/X: Currently unavailable | |||
= Installing = | |||
Download the ServerWMC zip file and unpack the MSI and CAB file. | Download the ServerWMC zip file and unpack the MSI and CAB file. | ||
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An xbmc client to interface to Windows Media Center's receiver and EPG service. Thanks to JeffreyF, Tomba73, Riztnack, Staknhalo, Scarecrow420. Special thanks to Burckh for letting us use his RemuxTool code.
PVR/Contents
Note: This page is currently under construction
Overview
PVR.WMC is a PVR client add-on that provides Live TV, PVR functions and electronic program guide data to XBMC. The services are provided by connecting to ServerWMC; a server interface for Windows which communicates with Windows Media Center.
Supported Platforms
The ServerWMC backend must be installed on a Windows PC running either Windows 7, WIndows 8 or Windows 8.1 which must have Windows Media Center (WMC) installed and configured.
The PVR.WMC client add-on is officially supported on Windows, Linux and OS X XBMC platforms.
A RaspberryPi version is available but will not be covered in detail here at this time. Please refer to the following link for additional information: http://forum.stmlabs.com/showthread.php?tid=10553
Android is not currently supported, but is on the to-do list.
Downloading
XBMC 12 Frodo
- Windows: https://googledrive.com/host/0ByNnAMYBoWvfTk8tRWJXYko1T2c/builds/pvr.wmc-windows-1011.zip
- Linux x86: https://googledrive.com/host/0ByNnAMYBoWvfTk8tRWJXYko1T2c/builds/pvr.wmc-linux-x86-1011.zip
- Linux x64: https://googledrive.com/host/0ByNnAMYBoWvfTk8tRWJXYko1T2c/builds/pvr.wmc-linux-x64-1011.zip
- OS/X (x64): https://googledrive.com/host/0ByNnAMYBoWvfTk8tRWJXYko1T2c/builds/pvr.wmc-osx64-0.1.8.zip
XBMC 13 Gotham Preview
- Windows: https://googledrive.com/host/0ByNnAMYBoWvfTk8tRWJXYko1T2c/builds/pvr.wmc(gotham)-windows-1011.zip
- Linux x86: Currently unavailable
- Linux x64: Currently unavailable
- OS/X: Currently unavailable
Installing
Download the ServerWMC zip file and unpack the MSI and CAB file.
Execute the MSI installation package.
- New versions of the ServerWMC can be installed over old versions without needing to uninstall
- Uninstallation is via Windows Control Panel "Uninstall Programs"
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
Additional information can be found on the offical ServerWMC Wiki page here: http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=PVR/Backend/ServerWMC
Installing XBMC PVR AddOn
As pvr.wmc is not currently an official XBMC PVR addon, you need to manually install it in your XBMC addons directory.
There is a separate addon version for XBMC 12 (Frodo) and XBMC 13 (Gotham preview) versions, so make sure you choose the correct one (refer to Builds section above).
Once you've downloaded the addon start XBMC and go to System -> Settings -> Add-ons -> Install from zip file. A folder navigation pane will come up. Navigate to where the addon was downloaded to and select the addon file. This will install the addon to the XBMC profile.
Configuring XBMC PVR Addon to connect to ServerWMC
- Go to Settings -> Add-ons -> Enabled Add-ons -> PVR Clients and select the Windows Media Center add-on
- Select "Configure"
- ServerWMC Backend Hostname or IP
- The hostname or IP address of the server where ServerWMC and WMC is installed. If backend and frontend run on the same machine then 'localhost' can be used.
- If the hostname of the server is not known go to the System Properties window on the server (WinKey + Pause/Break). The hostname is listed under Computer Name.
- ServerWMC Backend Port
- The default is 9080.
| Next step: | Configuring XBMC |
Troubleshooting
- If you're experiencing troubles with the addon, ServerWMC thread in XBMC Forum is the correct place to ask for help.
- Always include a ServerWMC logfile posted on pastebin and in some cases a XBMC debug log is also helpful
ServerWMC Log File
The ServerWMC log file can be located under C:\ProgramData\VDsoftware\ServerWMC\ServerWMC.log
Development
Code for the pvr.wmc client is available here: https://bitbucket.org/krustyreturns/pvr.wmc
Information on compiling your own Linux client can be found here: https://googledrive.com/host/0ByNnAMYBoWvfTk8tRWJXYko1T2c/documentation/linux%20compile%20instructions.html (Thanks to doublea)
If you are interested in assisting with development of ServerWMC, please PM krustyreturns on the XBMC Forum
Additional guides and links
- Additional items and links here