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by nickk
Thu Jan 17, 2013 10:12 pm
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Topic: Ignore any "HDHomeRun Live DRI" devices
Replies: 0
Views: 127726

Ignore any "HDHomeRun Live DRI" devices

The HDHomeRun Prime will show as a DLNA device named "HDHomeRun DMS"

Some clients may show three "HDHomeRun DRI" devices - these are used by WMC and should be ignored when using a DLNA client.

If you see "HDHomeRun DRI" devices but do not see the "HDHomeRun DMS" device then the HDHomeRun is not ...
by nickk
Fri Sep 16, 2011 5:36 pm
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Topic: Tuner not available after computer resumes from sleep
Replies: 0
Views: 124912

Tuner not available after computer resumes from sleep

It may take 30 seconds after the computer resumes before WMC can access the tuners due to the time it takes WMC complete the association process. This is normal.

If the tuners are not available after 30 seconds then something may be blocking UPnP SSDP communication.

Test case:

1) Run WMC and go ...
by nickk
Tue Aug 23, 2011 5:34 pm
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Topic: PlayReady Update fails
Replies: 0
Views: 174884

PlayReady Update fails

This thread documents solutions to PlayReady update failing to install as part of the WMC Setup process.

Solution 1:

1) Go into Control Panel, click "Uninstall a program", and uninstall "PlayReady PC Runtime".

2) Run Windows Media Center. Update PlayReady by going through Tasks, Settings, TV ...
by nickk
Fri Jan 08, 2010 8:28 am
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Topic: Two antennas in different directions
Replies: 0
Views: 89940

Two antennas in different directions

By default all tuners configured for Digital Antenna in the HDHomeRun software are expected to receive the same set of channels. The grouping is used by the dynamic tuner allocation feature where the next available tuner with the same source is chosen.

For two antennas in different directions:

1 ...
by nickk
Fri Feb 20, 2009 3:55 pm
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Topic: Windows Media Player - HDHomeRun URL
Replies: 0
Views: 94714

Windows Media Player - HDHomeRun URL

The HDHomeRun software now includes a WMP plugin to play live TV in WMP.

This is used by HDHomeRun Setup and HDHomeRun Config (GUI) for previewing channels (both VLC and WMP are supported).

It is also possible to use the Open URL feature in WMP to directly play a specific channel. The URL must be ...
by nickk
Thu Oct 25, 2007 1:18 am
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Topic: Unable to install or uninstall HDHomeRun software
Replies: 0
Views: 82965

Unable to install or uninstall HDHomeRun software

The HDHomeRun installer can normally be used to upgrade, repair or uninstall the HDHomeRun software.

If critical files have been deleted the installer may not be able to complete an upgrade (reporting that it failed to uninstall the previous version).

The Microsoft FixIt for installer programs can ...
by nickk
Thu Aug 30, 2007 9:25 am
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Topic: Connecting the HDHR to a PC without a switch/router
Replies: 0
Views: 107237

Connecting the HDHR to a PC without a switch/router

The HDHomeRun can be connected directly to a PC via an Ethernet cable.

The HDHomeRun is auto-MDX so does not need a cross-over cable.

Software: This feature requires HDHomeRun software release 20070829 or later.

Network configuration: Configure the PC to use a static IP address in the 169.254.x.y ...
by nickk
Mon Aug 27, 2007 4:15 pm
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Topic: Location of channel editor lineup xml file
Replies: 0
Views: 91854

Location of channel editor lineup xml file

The channel editor stores the configuration in an xml file

The default location is:
XP: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Silicondust\HDHomeRun
Vista/7: C:\ProgramData\Silicondust\HDHomeRun