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MediaMVP products installation

MediaMVP version 3.4 25345 installation and utilities setup program for Windows XP and Vista (32-bit versions)

New: this version will run under Vista (all 32-bit versions). Also, this version will play WMV files under Vista.

This version is for both the MediaMVP and wireless MediaMVP.

To install the new MediaMVP program (server and MediaMVP application):

On the PC server

  • download the new MediaMVP setup program and unzip it
  • run the MediaMVP setup

On your MediaMVP

  • remove the power plug from the MediaMVP . Wait 10 seconds.
  • plug the power into the MediaMVP.
  • If this is a new installation, you will need to choose your Access Point and MediaMVP server (see the MediaMVP Quick Install Guide for information on the MediaMVP network setup)
  • It takes about 2 minutes to load the MediaMVP application once the power plug is plugged in.

    Name: mediamvpsetup_34_25345.exe
    Size: 12MB
    Updated: December 15, 2007

    Beta test versions

    None at this time.

    Accessories

    TCP/IP Optimization

    TCPIP Optimization - to improve the network performance when sending video to the MediaMVP

    This is a small registry file, please download and run it to install.

    See the MediaMVP user interface on your PC screen

    Batch file to turn on the MediaMVP user interface on your PC

    This batch file will turn on the MediaMVP user interface on your PC. Once turned on, you will see a mirror what you see on your TV set with MediaMVP. After running this batch file, you can control the MediaMVP from either the MediaMVP (via its remote control) or from the PC.

    Here's what's in the batch file:
    net stop MVPMedia
    net stop MVPMedia
    MVPMedia /visible
    net start MVPMedia

    To install this batch file, download it into the directory which holds the MediaMVP.exe file. Then run the batch file.

    To close the MediaMVP user interface on the PC, hit the "Ctrl" key on your PC keyboard.

    3rd Party Applications

    SageTV client for MediaMVP

    SageTV client for MediaMVP

    The SageTV client for MediaMVP provides the full-screen functionality of SageTV (including the Integrated Programming Guide) on any TV which has a MediaMVP. Watch live SageTV, schedule TV recordings, watch recorded TV and music on your TV set.

    With the SageTV client for MediaMVP, you can watch and pause live TV, then rewind and fast forward through the paused TV show, all from your MediaMVP. SageTV provides an Integrated Programming Guide with no subscription fees, which lists all upcoming TV programs for the next 14 days. SageTV is the only PVR application for the PC that introduces Intelligent Recording and Scheduling based on your past viewing habits.

    SageTV interacts with Hauppauge's WinTV-PVR to provide the ultimate 24/7 PVR application for your PC. SageTV also support the use of multiple WinTV-PVR's, recording multiple channels at once!

    One client license is required per installed MediaMVP. Also requires a licensed copy of SageTV Version 5, which is installed on your Windows server. Click here for more information.

    Technical Notes

    None.

    Connecting MediaMVP directly to a laptop or PC

    Connecting MediaMVP directly to a laptop or PC
    You can connect the MediaMVP directly to a PC or laptop. To do this, you will need a 'crossover' cable, which you can either buy at a computer store or make yourself. These are instructions on connecting MediaMVP directly to a PC.

    Using the MediaMVP with ZoneAlarm firewall

    Notes on using the ZoneAlarm firewall with MediaMVP
    Zone Alarm is a popular firewall, and is easy to configure for use with MediaMVP. Here are notes on installing MediaMVP on your PC when using Zone Alarm.

    Manuals and QuickInstall Guides

    MediaMVP Manual
    MediaMVP English manual version 2.5

    Updated: May 19, 2005

    Wireless MediaMVP
    Wireless MediaMVP English manual version 2.7A

    Updated: May 2, 2006

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