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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. | 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.<br /> | ||
Developed by [http://forum.xbmc.org/member.php?action=profile&uid=135134 krustyreturns] | |||
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* [http://cetoncorp.com/products/infinitv/ '''Ceton InfiniTV Products (All)'''] - http://cetoncorp.com/product-support/ | * [http://cetoncorp.com/products/infinitv/ '''Ceton InfiniTV Products (All)'''] - http://cetoncorp.com/product-support/ | ||
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{{note|Though Windows Media Center must be configured, it is not necessary for WMC to be running to provide the connection to ServerWMC.<br />'''Please insure you can view live TV from within WMC before continuing!'''}}<br /> | |||
== Installing ServerWMC == | == Installing ServerWMC == | ||
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ServerWMC includes an installer package so simply download, unzip and run '''Installer_ServerWMC.msi''' as administrator. | ServerWMC includes an installer package so simply download, unzip and run '''Installer_ServerWMC.msi''' as administrator. | ||
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| '''4.''' || [[File:ServerWMC_Folders.png|right|border]]Click on the '''Folders''' tab. | | '''4.''' || [[File:ServerWMC_Folders.png|right|border]]Click on the '''Folders''' tab. | ||
* '''Path to local 'RecordedTV' directory from WMC settings''' - Displays the path of folder where recordings will be stored. This path is specified in WMC under Tasks/Settings/TV/Recorder/Recorder Storage. | * '''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):''' | * '''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)''' | * '''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''' | ** '''User Name''' - SMB user name for the shared folder | ||
** '''Password''' | ** '''Password''' - SMB password for the shared folder | ||
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| '''8.''' || [[File:ServerWMC_Debug.png|right|border]]Click on the '''Debug''' tab. | | '''8.''' || [[File:ServerWMC_Debug.png|right|border]]Click on the '''Debug''' tab. | ||
* '''Server Version:''' | * '''Server Version:''' - Displays the version of ServerWMC installed | ||
* '''Keep a log file''' | * '''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 | ** Open current log file - Opens the log file for the current ServerWMC session in Notepad. | ||
** Open last run's log file | ** Open last run's log file - Opens the log file for the previous ServerWMC session in Notepad. | ||
* '''Delete temporary stream files''' | * '''Delete temporary stream files''' | ||
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{{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 [http://pastebin.com/ 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.}} | |||
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== Connecting ServerWMC to XBMC == | == Connecting ServerWMC to XBMC == | ||
Please install and configure the PVR.WMC add-on to access live TV from within XBMC using ServerWMC.<br /> | |||
Please see the PVR.WMC Wiki page for additional information here: http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Add-on:PVR.WMC | |||
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Revision as of 19:46, 29 September 2013
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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:
- 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!
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.
Configuring ServerWMC
1. | Launch ServerWMC from the Start Menu. An entry was created during installation at Start/ServerWMC/ServerWMC ) |
2. | 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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3. | Click on the General tab. (We'll come back to 'Status' later.)
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4. | Click on the Folders tab.
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5. | Click on the Display Options tab.
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6. | Click on the Live TV tab.
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7. | Click on the Channels tab.
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8. | Click on the Debug tab.
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