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  • #31635
    babgvant

      [quote=nilsga]

      There are no updates to the driver. Do I have to install the M.Play software or other drivers from the Moneual CD? I also notice that the display actually always start at 00.00/50.00, but once it starts counting, both are reset to 00.00/00.00

      [/quote]

      No, you shouldn’t install M.Play. 

      #31637
      babgvant

        It’s not uncommon for MSAS to be broken by default, especially if you’ve installed a sink and then it uninstalls improperly.

        I can take a look to see if I can reproduce the issue, but I think it’s unlikely that the problem is with the writer.

        #31638
        nilsga

          If it is MSAS that is the problem, how do I find out, and how can I solve it?

          #31639
          babgvant

            [quote=nilsga]

            If it is MSAS that is the problem, how do I find out, and how can I solve it?

            [/quote]

            Use the nodisplay.filewriter to see what you’re getting from MC.

            #31644
            nilsga

              Where does the output go to? I just get an error on startup when the NoDisplay.FilBased writer is selected.

              Do I need to install any drivers besides LCDWriter? As mentioned, it’s a clean Win7 x64 install, and I have not installed any drivers besides chipset drivers for the motherboard.

              #31645
              nilsga

                Playing DVDs show progress and duration, as expected. So, assuming it is MSAS that is the culprit, how can I fix it?

                #31646
                SJMaye

                  I am curious to hear your comments on HTPC case displays such as this one. 

                  On my first HTPC I was convinced i wanted a big display so I bought the OrigenAE S21t.  After a few years I realize I never use it.  On my second build I opted for a VFD similar to the one in this thread.  Since I could not read it at any distance it was still sort of useless.

                  Would you mind giving me your thoughts on where they can be helpful to you?

                  #31647
                  babgvant

                    [quote=nilsga]

                    Where does the output go to? I just get an error on startup when the NoDisplay.FilBased writer is selected.

                    Do I need to install any drivers besides LCDWriter? As mentioned, it’s a clean Win7 x64 install, and I have not installed any drivers besides chipset drivers for the motherboard.

                    [/quote]

                    Good point.  It will output where ever the exe is located, so you’d probably have to add your user account to the install folder w/ modify rights.  The display uses FTDI drivers to emulate a serial port, they should get pulled down from Windows Update but you may find more recent one on FTDI’s website.

                    #31648
                    babgvant

                      [quote=nilsga]

                      Playing DVDs show progress and duration, as expected. So, assuming it is MSAS that is the culprit, how can I fix it?

                      [/quote]

                      The only way I’ve been able to “fix” it is to reinstall.

                      I tested it here w/ TV last night and it does push the right values so I’m not sure there’s anything else I can do.

                      #31649
                      babgvant

                        [quote=SJMaye]

                        I am curious to hear your comments on HTPC case displays such as this one. 

                        On my first HTPC I was convinced i wanted a big display so I bought the OrigenAE S21t.  After a few years I realize I never use it.  On my second build I opted for a VFD similar to the one in this thread.  Since I could not read it at any distance it was still sort of useless.

                        Would you mind giving me your thoughts on where they can be helpful to you?

                        [/quote]

                        There are a couple places where I think a VFD adds significant value, and a few where it just a nice to have.

                        1) Recording status – this is my favorite one, I know at-a-glance why it’s not in standby.

                        2) CE polish – makes the HTPC look more like a CE device (BD, STB, etc). Very few CE devices have now status information available.

                        3) Adds a clock

                        4) I know w/o showing the scrub bar where my kids are at in a show so I know whether to postpone dinner for 2 min while they finish up or make them pickup where they left off later.

                        There are more use cases, but the gist is the same.  A VFD adds polish and provides non-obvious information w/o having to interact with the PC.

                        #31650
                        nilsga

                          Ok, I have re-installed Win7 several times, always with the same result, so I assume that there must be something wrong in my end… A long shot, but maybe I should try installing the English version of Win7 instead of the Norwegian…

                          #31651
                          babgvant

                            [quote=nilsga]

                            Ok, I have re-installed Win7 several times, always with the same result, so I assume that there must be something wrong in my end… A long shot, but maybe I should try installing the English version of Win7 instead of the Norwegian…

                            [/quote]

                            Hmm Norwegian… Why don’t you try the filebased writer first.  It’s possible that there is a localization issue on my end.

                            #31652
                            nilsga

                              I’ve been trying, but just get an error message at startup when using the filebased writer. Don’t remember exactly, but something like “the target could not initiate….something….”.

                              I’ll try to re-install the English version tonight to see if that helps.

                              #31653
                              SJMaye

                                [quote=babgvant]A VFD adds polish and provides non-obvious information w/o having to interact with the PC.[/quote]

                                I agree.  A blank box really does nothing for me either.

                                #31654
                                babgvant

                                  [quote=nilsga]

                                  I’ve been trying, but just get an error message at startup when using the filebased writer. Don’t remember exactly, but something like “the target could not initiate….something….”.

                                  I’ll try to re-install the English version tonight to see if that helps.

                                  [/quote]

                                  Even after giving your user account modify (or full) permission to the install folder?

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