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POLL: Would you consider the JRiver Synapse (a PC to TV connection device)?
JimH:
--- Quote from: glynor on December 23, 2008, 03:54:30 pm ---Handheld Support: You might not like this, I know... However, you really need some hook that will provide value over a TiVo or cable-company provided DVR as a selling point and since MC has such prowess for music playback... I really think the best opportunity for this (combined with the DVR support) is to support automatic compression and conversion for handheld playback.
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Thanks for the feedback, Ed. MC does convert video now when syncing with a PSP or iPod or compatible. I'm not sure it currently works with our TV recording, but it will. I believe it's fair use.
glynor:
--- Quote from: JimH on December 23, 2008, 04:04:45 pm ---Thanks for the feedback, Ed. MC does convert video now when syncing with a PSP or iPod or compatible. I'm not sure it currently works with our TV recording, but it will. I believe it's fair use.
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I know. Currently it does work pretty well but it is a bit "twitchy" to get set up properly (esoterically named options and conversion settings). For it to have set-top like ease-of-use, it really needs to be a simple "check a box to sync this show to your iPod" (and a one-time pop-up select your device dialog).
JimH:
--- Quote from: glynor on December 23, 2008, 04:12:26 pm ---I know. Currently it does work pretty well but it is a bit "twitchy" to get set up properly (esoterically named options and conversion settings). For it to have set-top like ease-of-use, it really needs to be a simple "check a box to sync this show to your iPod" (and a one-time pop-up select your device dialog).
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If MC can identify the device, it should choose appropriate settings for it. This is automatic. The user should only have to drag a video to the device in the Action Window. I'm sure there are devices where we've neglected to set the conversion.
For a device MC doesn't recognize, you must choose Options/Handhelds/Conversion/Video and select a conversion type. I don't think that's avoidable.
glynor:
It's been a while since I set it up. Perhaps I need to check it again for specific feedback.
EDIT: Either way, I'd still say this is a good way to go.
rpalmer68:
I'm just setting up a new room now and somethiung like this could be really helpful as space is limited.
In terms of tuners, I woud have thought using USB tuners could be better as those of us in the DVB-T world won't make use of anythig inbuilt for the US market.
For my current setup I use two dedicated PCs in my two rooms both running MC off a central library (both read-only).
I use a generic remote with the usb-uirt on one and Netremote on the main htpc.
My main htpc runs webscheduler for TV scheduling recording to a share that both PC's can access.
I have 4 tuners on the main htpc and 1 tuner on the second PC just for live TV playback.
Main htpc has blu-ray drive and PowerDVD, other PC just a normal DVD drive.
I'd also agree with Ralf that a few extra functions from Theater View are needed, EPG, and Burn CD/DVDs being big ones for me.
Richard
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