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nextpvr [2019/06/24 01:34]
neds [NextPVR Configuration – ATSC/QAM/DVB-T/DVB-C]
nextpvr [2019/08/29 01:38]
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 <​lead>​NextPVR is a third party DVR software program that can be used with HDHomeRun hardware. It is unrelated to the HDHomeRun DVR service.</​lead>​ <​lead>​NextPVR is a third party DVR software program that can be used with HDHomeRun hardware. It is unrelated to the HDHomeRun DVR service.</​lead>​
  
-===== Setting up =====+===== Setting up (NextPVR v4) ===== 
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 +<WRAP center info 80%>If you are using NextPVR v5 or later, the instructions for setting up an HDHomeRun will be different.</​WRAP>​
  
 ==== NextPVR Configuration – ATSC/​QAM/​DVB-T/​DVB-C ==== ==== NextPVR Configuration – ATSC/​QAM/​DVB-T/​DVB-C ====
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   - Download and install the latest HDHomeRun software from **[[downloads]]**.   - Download and install the latest HDHomeRun software from **[[downloads]]**.
   - Open **HDHomeRun Setup**.   - Open **HDHomeRun Setup**.
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   - Click **OK**.   - Click **OK**.
  
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 ==== NextPVR Configuration – HDHomeRun PRIME ==== ==== NextPVR Configuration – HDHomeRun PRIME ====
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   - Download and install the latest HDHomeRun software from **[[downloads]]**.   - Download and install the latest HDHomeRun software from **[[downloads]]**.
-  - Open HDHomeRun Setup. +  - Open **HDHomeRun Setup**
-  - On the Location tab, set the Country and Zip/Postal Code. +  - On the **Location** tab, set the **Country** and **Zip/Postal Code**
-  - On the Applications tab, set the Main Application to NextPVR. +  - On the **Applications** tab, set the **Main Application** to **NextPVR**
-  - On the Tuners tab, set the Signal Source to CableCARD for each of your HDHomeRun PRIME tuners. +  - On the **Tuners** tab, set the **Signal Source** to **CableCARD** for each of your HDHomeRun PRIME tuners. 
-  - On the Tuners tab in HDHomeRun Setup, click on one of the Tuner IDs to access your HDHomeRun PRIME’s webpage. This can also be done by clicking the link on the Device tab in HDHomeRun Config GUI, or by directly navigating to the IP address of your HDHomeRun. +  - On the **Tuners** tab in **HDHomeRun Setup**, click on one of the Tuner IDs to access your HDHomeRun PRIME’s webpage. This can also be done by clicking the link on the Device tab in HDHomeRun Config GUI, or by directly navigating to the IP address of your HDHomeRun. 
-  - Click on CableCARD Menu. In the CableCARD Status section, you will see the current status of the CableCARD in your HDHomeRun PRIME. Verify that Card Authentication and Card OOB Lock show success. If Card OOB Lock does not show success, this suggests that your HDHomeRun PRIME does not have a good cable connection. Verify that the TV cable is securely connected to the RF in port on your HDHomeRun PRIME and to the wall outlet or splitter. +  - Click on **CableCARD Menu**. In the **CableCARD Status** section, you will see the current status of the CableCARD in your HDHomeRun PRIME. Verify that Card Authentication and Card OOB Lock show **success**. If Card OOB Lock does not show success, this suggests that your HDHomeRun PRIME does not have a good cable connection. Verify that the TV cable is securely connected to the RF in port on your HDHomeRun PRIME and to the wall outlet or splitter. 
-  - Follow your cable provider’s directions for validating your CableCARD. This normally involves calling the cable company or accessing a web page and providing the CableCARD ID and Host ID (and if using a Motorola CableCARD, the Data number) listed on this page. The validation process can take anywhere from 1-30 minutes depending on the cable provider. Refresh the Status page every few minutes to check to see if the process is complete, indicated by the Card Validation status showing success. +  - Follow your cable provider’s directions for validating your CableCARD. This normally involves calling the cable company or accessing a web page and providing the CableCARD ID and Host ID (and if using a Motorola CableCARD, the Data number) listed on this page. The validation process can take anywhere from 1-30 minutes depending on the cable provider. Refresh the **Status** page every few minutes to check to see if the process is complete, indicated by the **Card Validation** status showing ​**success**
-  - On the CableCARD tab, click Scan to complete a channel scan. +  - On the **CableCARD** tab, click **Scan** to complete a channel scan. 
-  - Click OK. +  - Click **OK**
-  - Open NextPVR. +  - Open **NextPVR**
-  - Right click on the NextPVR window and select Settings. +  - Right click on the **NextPVR** window and select ​**Settings**
-  - Click on Devices on the left side. +  - Click on **Devices** on the left side. 
-  - Click on the HDHR DCR-2650 / HDHR PRIME xxxxxxxx-0 entry and then click Device Setup. Do not use any ATSC or QAM entries that may be present. +  - Click on the **HDHR DCR-2650 / HDHR PRIME xxxxxxxx-0** entry and then click **Device** Setup. ​<wrap alert>Do not use any ATSC or QAM entries that may be present.</​wrap>​ 
-  - Click Scan+  - Click **Scan**
   - Uncheck any channels you do not want to be available in NextPVR, such as those that are marked as copy-protected by your cable provider.   - Uncheck any channels you do not want to be available in NextPVR, such as those that are marked as copy-protected by your cable provider.
-  - Click OK, then OK. +  - Click **OK**, then click **OK** again
-  - Follow the instructions in the Schedules Direct section to configure EPG data.+  - Follow the instructions in the **Schedules Direct** section ​below to configure EPG data.
  
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 ==== Schedules Direct configuration (North America only) ==== ==== Schedules Direct configuration (North America only) ====
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 Note: you must have a subscription to **[[http://​www.schedulesdirect.org/​|Schedules Direct]]** in order to use their EPG data. This is required for any EPG data for HDHomeRun PRIME, and recommended for ATSC/clear QAM. Note: you must have a subscription to **[[http://​www.schedulesdirect.org/​|Schedules Direct]]** in order to use their EPG data. This is required for any EPG data for HDHomeRun PRIME, and recommended for ATSC/clear QAM.
  
-  - Click on Channels on the left side. +  - Click on **Channels** on the left side. 
-  - For those in North America using the Schedules Direct service for EPG, double click on one of your channels. Set the EPG Source to Schedules Direct, enter your Schedules Direct username and password, and click Download. +  - For those in North America using the Schedules Direct service for EPG, **double click on one of your channels**. Set the EPG Source to **Schedules Direct**, enter your Schedules Direct username and password, and click **Download**
-  - Select the correct lineup, then the mapping for that channel, and click OK. +  - Select the correct lineup, then the mapping for that channel, and click **OK**
-  - Click on Bulk Map. +  - Click on **Bulk Map**
-  - Select Schedules Direct as the EPG source for another channel, then select the mapping for it. You should get a prompt asking if you want it to attempt automatic mapping. Click Yes. +  - Select ​**Schedules Direct** as the EPG source for another channel, then select the mapping for it. You should get a prompt asking if you want it to attempt automatic mapping. Click **Yes**
-  - Correct any listings that were not set, then click OK. +  - Correct any listings that were not set, then click **OK**
-  - Click Update EPG. +  - Click **Update EPG**
-  - Click OK.+  - Click **OK**.
  
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 ===== FAQ ===== ===== FAQ =====
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 ==== No Channels Found in Scan ==== ==== No Channels Found in Scan ====
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 Check your firewall configuration and make sure that the NextPVR, NRecord, and NDigitalHost programs have full network access. Check your firewall configuration and make sure that the NextPVR, NRecord, and NDigitalHost programs have full network access.
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 For HDHomeRun PRIME, make sure that you are running a firmware version of 20130328 or newer and that you have completed a channel scan in HDHomeRun Setup. For HDHomeRun PRIME, make sure that you are running a firmware version of 20130328 or newer and that you have completed a channel scan in HDHomeRun Setup.
  
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 ==== No video or audio ==== ==== No video or audio ====
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 Check your firewall configuration and make sure that the NextPVR, NRecord, and NDigitalHost programs have full network access. Check your firewall configuration and make sure that the NextPVR, NRecord, and NDigitalHost programs have full network access.
  
 In the codec configuration area in NextPVR, make sure that you have selected decoders for MPEG2, H.264, and AC3. In the codec configuration area in NextPVR, make sure that you have selected decoders for MPEG2, H.264, and AC3.
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