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== Configuring ServerWMC ==
== ServerWMC Configuration (Quick) ==
Launch ServerWMC from the Start Menu.  An entry was created during installation at Start/ServerWMC/ServerWMC )''<br />
'''Additional information coming soon...'''
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== ServerWMC Configuration (Detailed) ==
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| '''1.''' || Launch ServerWMC from the Start Menu.  An entry was created during installation at Start/ServerWMC/ServerWMC )''
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| '''2.''' || [[File:ServerWMC_Status.png|right|border]]ServerWMC will open to the '''Status''' tab.  Here you will find the status of the connection between ServerWMC and the Windows Media Center database.
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=== Status ===
* '''WMC database''' - Displays the status of the connection between ServerWMC and the Windows Media Center database
* '''WMC database''' - Displays the status of the connection between ServerWMC and the Windows Media Center database
**  <span style="color:#4169E1">'Opened'</span> - Indicates the server has successfully connected
**  <span style="color:#4169E1">'Opened'</span> - Indicates the server has successfully connected
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| '''3.''' || [[File:ServerWMC_General.png|right|border]]Click on the '''General''' tab.  (We'll come back to 'Status' later.)
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=== General ===
* '''Start when Windows starts''' - Checking this box will start ServerWMC when Windows starts.  Unless you have a need to start the server manually after a reboot, this option should be enabled.
* '''Start when Windows starts''' - Checking this box will start ServerWMC when Windows starts.  Unless you have a need to start the server manually after a reboot, this option should be enabled.
* '''Startup minimized''' - Checking this box will start ServerWMC minimized.
* '''Startup minimized''' - Checking this box will start ServerWMC minimized.
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| '''4.''' || [[File:ServerWMC_Folders.png|right|border]]Click on the '''Folders''' tab.
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=== Folders ===
* '''Path to local 'RecordedTV' directory from WMC settings''' - 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' directory from WMC settings''' - 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.
* '''Enter the network share path to the 'Recorded TV' folder (for remote client access):'''  The smb address of the folder specified above.  It is advised to test this address from another machine to make sure it is accessible remotely before continuing.
* '''Enter the network share path to the 'Recorded TV' folder (for remote client access):'''  The smb address of the folder specified above.  It is advised to test this address from another machine to make sure it is accessible remotely before continuing.
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** '''User Name''' - SMB user name for the shared folder
** '''User Name''' - SMB user name for the shared folder
** '''Password''' - SMB password for the shared folder
** '''Password''' - SMB password for the shared folder


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| '''5.''' || [[File:ServerWMC_Display_Options.png|right|border]]Click on the '''Display Options''' tab.
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=== Display Options ===
* '''Change name of time to indicate series (repeating) recording'''
* '''Change name of time to indicate series (repeating) recording'''
** Append
** Append
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| '''6.''' || [[File:ServerWMC_Live_TV.png|right|border]]Click on the '''Live TV''' tab.
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=== Live TV ===
* '''Pre-start tuners (requires server restart to take effect)'''
* '''Pre-start tuners (requires server restart to take effect)'''
* '''Stream format:'''
* '''Stream format:'''
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| '''7.''' || [[File:ServerWMC_Channels.png|right]]Click on the '''Channels''' tab.
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=== Channels ===
* '''Order channels by:'''
* '''Order channels by:'''
** Number
** Number
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| '''8.''' || [[File:ServerWMC_Debug.png|right|border]]Click on the '''Debug''' tab.
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=== Debug ===
* '''Server Version:''' - Displays the version of ServerWMC installed
* '''Server Version:''' - Displays the version of ServerWMC installed
* '''Keep a log file''' - Checking this box will cause ServerWMC to output important troubleshooting information to a log file.  It is '''highly''' recommended this box be checked.
* '''Keep a log file''' - Checking this box will cause ServerWMC to output important troubleshooting information to a log file.  It is '''highly''' recommended this box be checked.

Revision as of 20:37, 29 September 2013

PVR/Contents
Note: This page is currently under heavy construction.
ServerWMC is software for Windows which allows Windows Media Center to be used a PVR backend. It provides an interface to the recording and EPG services that WMC uses.
Developed 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:


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!

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 )
 Additional information coming soon...

ServerWMC Configuration (Detailed)

ServerWMC Status.png

Status

  • WMC database - Displays the status of the connection between ServerWMC and the Windows Media Center database
    • 'Opened' - Indicates the server has successfully connected
  • Channels found - Displays the number of channels being reported as available from WMC.
  • Tuners found - Displays the number of tuners connected and ready to use.
  • Clients online - Displays the names of clients connected to ServerWMC
  • Total of items transferred to clients:
    • Channels - Displays the number of channels being made available to clients
    • EPG Entries - Displays the number of Electronic Program Guide entries being provided to clients
    • Timers - Displays the number of future recording tasks in queue
    • Recordings - Displays the number of recorded programs available in the /Recorded TV/ folder (specified on the servers tab)
  • Active Recordings - Displays status of programs currently being recorded
  • Active Streams - Displays the status of streams being used by clients


ServerWMC General.png

General

  • Start when Windows starts - Checking this box will start ServerWMC when Windows starts. Unless you have a need to start the server manually after a reboot, this option should be enabled.
  • 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.
  • 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.


ServerWMC Folders.png

Folders

  • Path to local 'RecordedTV' directory from WMC settings - 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.
  • Enter the network share path to the 'Recorded TV' folder (for remote client access): The smb address of the folder specified above. It is advised to test this address from another machine to make sure it is accessible remotely before continuing.
  • Use Credentials (primarily for non-windows clients) - If the folder specified above requires a user name and password for access, please enter the credentials here.
    • User Name - SMB user name for the shared folder
    • Password - SMB password for the shared folder


ServerWMC Display Options.png

Display Options

  • Change name of time to indicate series (repeating) recording
    • Append
    • Prepend
      • this text
  • Append episode title to series title for recordings using:
  • Indicate 'Repeat' episodes in plot descriptions by appending:
  • Indicate 'Repeat' episodes in recording/EPG titles by appending:
  • Hide content protected recordings.
ServerWMC Live TV.png

Live TV

  • Pre-start tuners (requires server restart to take effect)
  • Stream format:
    • WTV
    • TS
  • Tuners found:
    • Space
    • Count
    • Channels
    • Hardware Name
ServerWMC Channels.png

Channels

  • Order channels by:
    • Number
    • Call Sign
  • Hide DRM channels
    • Indicate DRM channels by appending:
  • Hide encrypted channels
    • Indicate encrypted channels by appending:
  • Channel display format:
ServerWMC Debug.png

Debug

  • Server Version: - Displays the version of ServerWMC installed
  • Keep a log file - Checking this box will cause ServerWMC to output important troubleshooting information to a log file. It is highly recommended this box be checked.
    • Open current log file - Opens the log file for the current ServerWMC session in Notepad.
    • Open last run's log file - Opens the log file for the previous ServerWMC session in Notepad.
  • Delete temporary stream files



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

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