Topic: Library Server (formerly Media Server) (Read 11580 times)

bytestar · « **on:** October 08, 2004, 11:52:25 am »

an error from the previous build is still present

When i activate the server (in plugins) MC11 crashes with the error:
ppName: media center.exe AppVer: 11.0.98.0 ModName: server_library.dll ModVer: 1.0.0.1 Offset: 00002258

System is Windows XP SP2, this accours on any port i choose

i deinstalled the SP2 (update) and the error still accurs with SP1

i deactivate "Respond to Auto-Detection Request" mc starts normally, but the server still isnt reachable

Remote Server still runs fine on Port 80, and Library Server should run on Port 88

Here my Systeminfo i hope this help

Media Center 11.0.98 -- C:\Programme\J River\Media Center\

Microsoft Windows XP Workstation 5.1 Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
AMD Athlon 1545 MHz MMX / Memory: Total - 1048 MB, Free - 660 MB

Internet Explorer: 6.0.2900.2180 / ComCtl32.dll: 5.82 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) / Shlwapi.dll: 6.00.2900.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) / Shell32.dll: 6.00.2900.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) / wnaspi32.dll: N/A
Ripping / Drive J: HL-DT-STDVDRAM GSA-4120B Mode:ModeSecure Type:Auto Speed:Max
Drive K: LITE-ON LTR-48246S Mode:ModeSecure Type:Auto Speed:Max
Drive L: Mode:ModeSecure Type:Auto Speed:Max
Drive M: Mode:ModeSecure Type:Auto Speed:Max
Digital playback: Yes / Use YADB: Yes / Get cover art: Yes / Calc replay gain: Yes / Copy volume: 32767
Eject after ripping: No / Play sound after ripping: No

Burning / Drive J: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4120B Addr: 0:0:0 Speed:16 MaxSpeed:40 BurnProof:Yes
Drive K: LITE-ON LTR-48246S Addr: 0:1:0 Speed:24 MaxSpeed:48 BurnProof:Yes
Test mode: No / Eject after writing: No / Direct decoding: Yes / Write CD-Text: Yes
Use playback settings: No / Normalization: None

John Gateley · « **Reply #1 on:** October 08, 2004, 01:06:25 pm »

Quote from: bytestar on October 08, 2004, 11:52:25 am

When i activate the server (in plugins) MC11 crashes with the error:

This only happens when the server is starting? That would be when you click the "enable" button, or
when starting Media Center after the server has already been enabled, (or after you change the options).

It does not happen if you turn off "Respond to Auto-Detection Requests"?

Assuming I understand everything, you can probably get Library Server to work by creating a new library, entering the IP address and port by hand. With the Auto Detect turned off, you can't use "Search for Media Servers".

Let me know if I am understanding.

j

bytestar · « **Reply #2 on:** October 08, 2004, 01:30:13 pm »

when "Respond to Auto-Detection Requests" is activated and i start the server ist crashes instantly.

the port dosnt seem to have anything to do with it, it allways happens if this option is activated

bytestar · « **Reply #3 on:** October 08, 2004, 01:53:42 pm »

creating a new library and netering ip+port manualy dosnt work either, i cant connect

John Gateley · « **Reply #4 on:** October 08, 2004, 02:16:32 pm »

Quote from: bytestar on October 08, 2004, 01:53:42 pm

creating a new library and netering ip+port manualy dosnt work either, i cant connect

I'm working on the crashing problem, I should have a new version soon.

For not connecting, that should work. Double check all your details. Make sure you are using the
right address and port. Try connecting on the same machine to 127.0.0.1:<Port>

j

Diverdown1964 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 08, 2004, 03:14:58 pm »

No joy on the media server front I'm afraid...

Client and server on the same subnet, and running .98. Server using port 81.

Search for media servers locates the server.

Library downloads OK, and can be browsed. When a file is double clicked, I receive "An invalid argument was encountered"

JimH · « **Reply #6 on:** October 08, 2004, 03:23:18 pm »

From the thread where this was first announced:

Media Center build 11.0.97 has a new server that will soon replace most of Media Server. You can use it to share the library of one PC to another PC, even across the Internet.

At this time, this is how it works.

In MC, under the tree, under plug-ins, you'll find the Library Manager plug-in. Set the options here and "enable" it.

You can also convert lossless formats to MP3 or WMA or other lossy formats that can be streamed over lower bandwidth collections (home to work, for example). This is controlled in MC's Tools/Options/Library section.

All this is a little rough still, so please be patient. But let us know what you think works well in the current implementation -- and what doesn't.

Remember that both the client PC and the server must be running the same build.

Thanks.

bytestar · « **Reply #7 on:** October 08, 2004, 03:46:07 pm »

If I deactivate the option "Respond to Auto-Detection Requests" I can connect marvelously local and also on another PC with the server. I must only the server by hand enter thank first times, why it does not fold yet with the automatic ?

Sorry for my bad englisch

John Gateley · « **Reply #8 on:** October 08, 2004, 03:54:20 pm »

I don't know. I'm working on this though.

Remember the Autodetect does not work across routers.

j

bytestar · « **Reply #9 on:** October 08, 2004, 04:05:38 pm »

Ok one to hear beautifully to one works

however why crasht the server if the option on is? ?

BillRaff · « **Reply #10 on:** October 08, 2004, 05:51:08 pm »

Yes, same issue with "An invalid argument was encountered" trying to play files from the server. No problems connecting. I can see in the console it gets the art for the files (it also shows up in the client). Both client and server are today's build. I don't see anything on the server after the cover art is sent. Nothing there when the attempt is made to play the file from the server.

10/08/04 17:44:38 - Starting...
10/08/04 17:44:38 - Trying Port 80
10/08/04 17:44:38 - Running on Port 80
10/08/04 17:46:52 - Server Stopped
10/08/04 17:48:20 - Starting...
10/08/04 17:48:20 - Trying Port 80
10/08/04 17:48:20 - Starting Auto Detect beacon
10/08/04 17:48:20 - Running on Port 80
10/08/04 17:48:33 - Received request for library
10/08/04 17:49:11 - Received request for cover art: I:/Music/Johnny A/Get Inside/Johnny A - Hip Bone.mp3
10/08/04 17:49:12 - Received request for cover art: I:/Music/Johnny A/Get Inside/Johnny A - Another Life.mp3
10/08/04 17:49:12 - Received request for cover art: I:/Music/Johnny A/Get Inside/Johnny A - Stimulation.mp3
10/08/04 17:49:13 - Received request for cover art: I:/Music/Johnny A/Get Inside/Johnny A - Sway a Little.mp3
10/08/04 17:49:13 - Received request for cover art: I:/Music/Johnny A/Get Inside/Johnny A - Ignorance Is Bliss.mp3
10/08/04 17:49:14 - Received request for cover art: I:/Music/Johnny A/Get Inside/Johnny A - The Wind Cries Mary.mp3
10/08/04 17:49:14 - Received request for cover art: I:/Music/Johnny A/Get Inside/Johnny A - Krea Gata.mp3
10/08/04 17:49:15 - Received request for cover art: I:/Music/Johnny A/Get Inside/Johnny A - Bundle of Joy.mp3
10/08/04 17:49:15 - Received request for cover art: I:/Music/Johnny A/Get Inside/Johnny A - Another Life.mp3
10/08/04 17:49:15 - Received request for cover art: I:/Music/Johnny A/Get Inside/Johnny A - Get Inside.mp3
10/08/04 17:49:15 - Received request for cover art: I:/Music/Johnny A/Get Inside/Johnny A - Sing Singin'.mp3
10/08/04 17:49:16 - Received request for cover art: I:/Music/Johnny A/Get Inside/Johnny A - Poor Side of Town.mp3
10/08/04 17:49:16 - Received request for cover art: I:/Music/Johnny A/Get Inside/Johnny A - I Had to Laugh.mp3

JimH · « **Reply #11 on:** October 08, 2004, 05:52:16 pm »

Make sure that the old Media Server isn't running.

BillRaff · « **Reply #12 on:** October 08, 2004, 06:04:13 pm »

Jim, thanks, no the old Media Server is not running. I've turned off any firewall software on both machines and still have the error. As a test I disabled the new plugin and fired up the old Media Server. Unfortunately, I know get the same error with that one as well. I'm pretty sure the server is not receiving the request to stream the file. Is there a switch to enable more verbose debug on the server side to see if that is the case or something to enable on the client side?

Media Center Registered 11.0.98 -- C:\Program Files\J River\Media Center 11\

Microsoft Windows XP 5.1 Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
Intel Pentium 4 1607 MHz MMX / Memory: Total - 1048 MB, Free - 712 MB

Internet Explorer: 6.0.2900.2180 / ComCtl32.dll: 5.82 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) / Shlwapi.dll: 6.00.2900.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) / Shell32.dll: 6.00.2900.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) / wnaspi32.dll: 4.60 (1021) , ASPI for Win32 (95/NT) DLL, Copyright © 1989-1999 Adaptec, Inc. / Aspi32.sys: 4.60 (1021)

Ripping / Drive D: Mode:Normal Type:Auto Speed:Max
Drive E: Mode:Normal Type:Auto Speed:Max
Digital playback: Yes / Use YADB: Yes / Get cover art: No / Calc replay gain: Yes / Copy volume: 32767
Eject after ripping: Yes / Play sound after ripping: No

Burning / Drive E: PLEXTOR DVDR PX-708A Addr: 1:1:0 Speed:40 MaxSpeed:40 BurnProof:Yes
Test mode: No / Eject after writing: Yes / Direct decoding: Yes / Write CD-Text: Yes
Use playback settings: No / Normalization: None

benrad · « **Reply #13 on:** October 09, 2004, 09:14:52 am »

So, if I'm using Media Server to serve TiVo, I should not use this new Library thing, and only use the old Media Server, right?

michel · « **Reply #14 on:** October 10, 2004, 05:51:38 am »

Quote from: BillRaff on October 08, 2004, 05:51:08 pm

issue with "An invalid argument was encountered" trying to play files from the server. No problems connecting.

Same problem here (both mp3 and ogg format). No problem to play image files from the server though.

During the installation of MC (client side) I got the following error:

Failed to install package.

More Info: Failed to register object.
C:\Program Files\J River\Media Center 11\Plugins\server_library.dll
URL: C:\Program Files\J River\Media Center 11\Setup\server_library.dll

No problem during the installation on ther server side.

Media Center Registered 11.0.98 -- C:\Program Files\J River\Media Center 11\

Microsoft Windows XP Workstation 5.1 Service Pack 1 (Build 2600)
AMD Athlon 1655 MHz MMX / Memory: Total - 1048 MB, Free - 555 MB

Internet Explorer: 6.0.2800.1106 / ComCtl32.dll: 5.82 (xpsp1.020828-1920) / Shlwapi.dll: 6.00.2800.1552 / Shell32.dll: 6.00.2800.1556 (xpsp2_gdr.040517-1325) / wnaspi32.dll: N/A
Ripping / Drive G: LITE-ON COMBO LTC-48161H Mode:ModeSecure Type:Auto Speed:8
Digital playback: Yes / Use YADB: No / Get cover art: No / Calc replay gain: Yes / Copy volume: 32767
Eject after ripping: Yes / Play sound after ripping: No

Burning / Drive G: LITE-ON COMBO LTC-48161H Addr: 1:3:0 Speed:48 MaxSpeed:48 BurnProof:Yes
Test mode: No / Eject after writing: Yes / Direct decoding: Yes / Write CD-Text: Yes
Use playback settings: No / Normalization: None

bluestu · « **Reply #15 on:** October 10, 2004, 08:09:38 am »

I have the same problem on install on the server side.

During the installation of MC (Server) I get the following error:

Failed to install package.

More Info: Failed to register object.
C:\Program Files\J River\Media Center 11\Plugins\server_library.dll
URL: C:\Program Files\J River\Media Center 11\Setup\server_library.dll

Windows 2000

cmonache · « **Reply #16 on:** October 10, 2004, 09:01:59 pm »

Jim, I to am getting "An invalid argument was encoutnerd" when trying to play music from the server.

I am able to play local files and also files on the server if I connect to the file using the file path.

Thanks,

Chris

Media Center 11.0.98 -- C:\Program Files\J River\Media Center 11\

Microsoft Windows XP Workstation 5.1 Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
Intel Pentium 4 2371 MHz MMX / Memory: Total - 1047 MB, Free - 659 MB

Internet Explorer: 6.0.2900.2180 / ComCtl32.dll: 5.82 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) / Shlwapi.dll: 6.00.2900.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) / Shell32.dll: 6.00.2900.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) / wnaspi32.dll: N/A
Ripping / Drive E: Mode:Normal Type:Auto Speed:Max
Drive F: Mode:Normal Type:Auto Speed:Max
Digital playback: Yes / Use YADB: Yes / Get cover art: No / Calc replay gain: Yes / Copy volume: 32767
Eject after ripping: Yes / Play sound after ripping: No

Burning / Drive F: _NEC DVD+RW ND-1100A Addr: 1:1:0 Speed:16 MaxSpeed:16 BurnProof:Yes
Test mode: No / Eject after writing: Yes / Direct decoding: Yes / Write CD-Text: Yes
Use playback settings: No / Normalization: None

cmonache · « **Reply #17 on:** October 10, 2004, 09:44:26 pm »

Hello.

Well a reboot on the client machine and I am now able to play files that are on the Library Server. Something from v10 must have been left over.

I have one question. I am playing back WAV files from the LIbrary Server... are these being streamed or is it just playing the file back? I want to know if you are processing the signal at all which my change quality of playback.

I have sound the following bugs?
(These have existed in v10 for awhile)

1. When playing back WAV files the display does not display the bitrate correctly. Example:

Should be: 0:22 / 4:47 - 1411 kbps 1 of 3
Instead: 0:22 / 4:47 - ? 1 of 3

2. Under Playback -> Settings if you set Seek Smooth (normal) it does not have any effect on playback of files from the Library Server. I actually wonder if other items like DSP setting work.

3. My environment has one Media Center Server. Then 3 PCs on my netork at home are accessing this system. If I connect directly to the files on the server I can measure Media Center playback time in days or weeks. If I try the same using Media Server or Library Server I measure in minutes or hours. It always freezes. Sometimes on the second song played back sometime after a couple of hours. Once it playback stops Media Center has to be restarted.

I will start the test again now with the new version and see how long it runs.

Chris

Media Center Registered 11.0.98 -- C:\Program Files\J River\Media Center 11\

Microsoft Windows XP 5.1 Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
Intel Pentium 4 2380 MHz MMX / Memory: Total - 1047 MB, Free - 701 MB

Internet Explorer: 6.0.2900.2180 / ComCtl32.dll: 5.82 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) / Shlwapi.dll: 6.00.2900.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) / Shell32.dll: 6.00.2900.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) / wnaspi32.dll: N/A
Ripping / Drive E: Mode:Normal Type:Auto Speed:Max
Drive F: Mode:Normal Type:Auto Speed:Max
Digital playback: Yes / Use YADB: Yes / Get cover art: No / Calc replay gain: Yes / Copy volume: 32767
Eject after ripping: Yes / Play sound after ripping: No

Burning / Drive F: _NEC DVD+RW ND-1100A Addr: 1:1:0 Speed:16 MaxSpeed:16 BurnProof:Yes
Test mode: No / Eject after writing: Yes / Direct decoding: Yes / Write CD-Text: Yes
Use playback settings: No / Normalization: None

cmonache · « **Reply #18 on:** October 10, 2004, 10:26:55 pm »

Jim,

I spoke to soon. As long as I am logged into the local machine as a adminstrator it works. After setup is complete and I log into the same system as a domain user I am getting "An invalid argument was encoutnerd" when trying to play music from the server.

Any thoughts....

Media Center Registered 11.0.98 -- C:\Program Files\J River\Media Center 11\

Microsoft Windows XP 5.1 Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
Intel Pentium 4 2375 MHz MMX / Memory: Total - 1047 MB, Free - 691 MB

Internet Explorer: 6.0.2900.2180 / ComCtl32.dll: 5.82 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) / Shlwapi.dll: 6.00.2900.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) / Shell32.dll: 6.00.2900.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) / wnaspi32.dll: N/A
Ripping / Drive E: Mode:Normal Type:Auto Speed:Max
Drive F: Mode:Normal Type:Auto Speed:Max
Digital playback: Yes / Use YADB: Yes / Get cover art: No / Calc replay gain: Yes / Copy volume: 32767
Eject after ripping: Yes / Play sound after ripping: No

Burning / Drive F: _NEC DVD+RW ND-1100A Addr: 1:1:0 Speed:16 MaxSpeed:16 BurnProof:Yes
Test mode: No / Eject after writing: Yes / Direct decoding: Yes / Write CD-Text: Yes
Use playback settings: No / Normalization: None

John Gateley · « **Reply #19 on:** October 11, 2004, 04:37:30 pm »

Quote from: cmonache on October 10, 2004, 09:44:26 pm

I have one question. I am playing back WAV files from the LIbrary Server... are these being streamed or is it just playing the file back? I want to know if you are processing the signal at all which my change quality of playback.

Only if you tell it to.

j

John Gateley · « **Reply #20 on:** October 11, 2004, 04:48:59 pm »

Quote from: cmonache on October 10, 2004, 10:26:55 pm

I spoke to soon. As long as I am logged into the local machine as a adminstrator it works. After setup is complete and I log into the same system as a domain user I am getting "An invalid argument was encoutnerd" when trying to play music from the server.

Can you play music on the local machine as a domain user WITHOUT contacting the server? Just copy a file to the local machine, create a library and import it if you don't have any music available there.

j

zxsix · « **Reply #21 on:** October 11, 2004, 09:59:39 pm »

Quote from: bluestu on October 10, 2004, 08:09:38 am

I have the same problem on install on the server side.

During the installation of MC (Server) I get the following error:

Failed to install package.

More Info: Failed to register object.
C:\Program Files\J River\Media Center 11\Plugins\server_library.dll
URL: C:\Program Files\J River\Media Center 11\Setup\server_library.dll

Windows 2000

I am getting this same error. Windows 2000 machine, logged in as the domain administrator. User rights on the J River folder and all subfolder is full control for administrators and everyone and system.
The server doesn't show up in the tree under plugins at all.
Do we have a solution for this or should I wait for tomorrow's build?

cmonache · « **Reply #22 on:** October 11, 2004, 10:22:46 pm »

John,

Yes, I can play locally. Right now I am playing the network files using mapped drives.
That seems to be working without a problem.

If I switch between the local library and the library server the local library works but the library server throws the argument error.

Chris

Louis · « **Reply #23 on:** October 12, 2004, 07:11:14 am »

I have the same error on the remote PC when attempting to play the library via the Library Server:
"An invalid argument was encountered"

- .98 installed on both PCs (WinXP Pro), without error.
- Old Media Server is not running
- MC running the server plays library loaded via server ok
- MC on remote PC plays local library ok & main library via mapped drive

Main PC running Library Server has the library on a USB connected HD

JimH · « **Reply #24 on:** October 12, 2004, 07:27:42 am »

Don't use "search for media servers". Use a library entry with an IP address for now.

mhwlng · « **Reply #25 on:** October 12, 2004, 07:40:01 am »

switch off 'search for media servers' doesn't make any difference...
always : 'an invalid argument was encountered'

switching off the plugin and using the 'old' media server instead doesn't make any difference...
still the same problem on the client

Marcel

John Gateley · « **Reply #26 on:** October 12, 2004, 08:24:39 am »

Would someone having the "Invalid Argument" problems let me access their server for testing?
If so, drop me an e-mail at gateley @ jriver. com (without spaces).

j

Diverdown1964 · « **Reply #27 on:** October 12, 2004, 08:28:58 am »

A little more information

I'm able to connect from my PC at the office, with 2 firewalls in between. However, I.m still getting "an invalid argument was encountered" whenever I try to play a track.

The cover art is streaming down correctly, as the little icons are filled in, and I can see the successful requests for cover art from the server plugin screen.

The play error appears to be on the client side (Both ends are running the current version), as it occurs immediately on a double click - there appears to be no attempt at all to go to the server, and there are no requests, failed or otherwise on the server plugin screen.

Hope this helps.

John Gateley · « **Reply #28 on:** October 12, 2004, 09:31:35 am »

Even easier, if you are having the invalid argument problem, could you send me your library?

j

Matt · « **Reply #29 on:** October 12, 2004, 09:39:15 am »

As a test, try changing the encoder and bitrate in Options > Library. Do you still get invalid arguments after that?

Diverdown1964 · « **Reply #30 on:** October 12, 2004, 09:47:16 am »

John - I've sent you an email with the url of my library - I trust that this is what you are looking for?

Matt - I tried it and still no go. I actually turned conversion off. It appears to be client side, so it's not even trying to access the server conversion. I've set it back to MP3 at 192 for John to test with.

paulr · « **Reply #31 on:** October 12, 2004, 01:59:44 pm »

I'm still having this invalid argument error as well.

Looking at the status page, it seems like requests aren't making it to the server (no error messages on the server). The library is downloaded however.

If I need to send anything to you guys let me know.

John Gateley · « **Reply #32 on:** October 12, 2004, 02:19:01 pm »

Hi paulr,

Under Tools->Options->Library, try changing the encoder options. Then go back in and disable it if you wish.

Let me know if that fixes it.

j

zxsix · « **Reply #33 on:** October 12, 2004, 02:20:27 pm »

Any ideas on not being able to install the plugin on the Win2k machine? Installed fine on the laptop with XP, but that's the client machine.

paulr · « **Reply #34 on:** October 12, 2004, 02:31:00 pm »

Hi John,

Unfortunately that didn't help. I tried a few different encoding options including disabling it.

The message is popping up on the client the instant I try to play something.

Thanks,
Paul

John Gateley · « **Reply #35 on:** October 12, 2004, 02:40:35 pm »

Errr... I forgot to mention - try changing the options on the client. Changing them on the server affect nothing .
Sorry,

j

wizbang · « **Reply #36 on:** October 12, 2004, 02:50:02 pm »

I think I may have found a bug with the Library Server:

Everytime I try to sync my iPod via the Library Server it falls over on the following file:

10/11/04 21:49:50 - Received request for a file: D:/Music/Music Library/AQS Downloads/Slumberland/03 - Lucia Hwong - Generic Actress
10/11/04 21:49:50 - Error sharing file, file type not supported

When I look at the actual file its full name is:

03 - Lucia Hwong - Generic Actress #3.mp3

I tried renaming it to take out the '#' character and I was then able to play it via the Server.

Could it be that any files with '#' characters in are not being recognised correctly?

paulr · « **Reply #37 on:** October 12, 2004, 02:50:22 pm »

Ahh ok. I was thinking that the encoding was set at the server. It works fine now.

An interesting note:
Apparently I forgot to install the LAME encoder when I installed MC11 initially. When I changed the encoding on the client to MP3, it just sat there waiting... I checked the server and it was prompting me to download and install LAME. I told the server to download it and playback started immediately after it was installed.

Very nice!

Paul

mhwlng · « **Reply #38 on:** October 12, 2004, 03:44:28 pm »

enable/disable the encoding settings on the CLIENT fixed it for me as well....

Marcel

John Gateley · « **Reply #39 on:** October 12, 2004, 04:10:12 pm »

I'm locking this. Please see:

http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?board=3;action=display;threadid=24034

j

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