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MediaPortal 2 Alpha 3 - JIRA Summary - Work in Progress; MediaPortal 2 Alpha 2 ( ) MediaPortal 2 Alpha 1. MediaPortal 2 Alpha 1 Winter Release ( ) MediaPortal 2 Alpha 1 Autumn Release ( ) MediaPortal 2 Alpha 1 Summer Release ( ) MediaPortal 2 Alpha 1 Easter Release (intermediate forum internal build) (2025

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MediaPortal 2 up and running with basic features. Basically we designed MediaPortal 2 to be as user friendly and intuitive as possible. This includes using the most common default settings and the possibility to run and use Media Portal 2 without doing lots of configurations. But of course there are a few minor things to consider.If you do not wish or need to use a feature, you may skip that step or section.If you have not installed MediaPortal 2 yet, see Installing MediaPortal 2.After you have installed MediaPortal 2 successfully you need to configure a few things to get full benefit out of your new HTPC system. We recommend to start with the TV Setup, if you want to use the Live TV and Recording features of MediaPortal 2.The configuration of the TV section nearly is identical to MediaPortal 1. So if you like to follow any existing MediaPortal 1 setup guides or tutorials you normally can use them without changes for MediaPortal 2 too. There only is one notable difference. For MediaPortal 2 you don't have to install and configure a full blown SQL server (MySQL or SQLExpress) as you need it for MediaPortal 1. The database handling is done internally by the MediaPortal 2 Server. So you always can skip all database configuration parts of any MediaPortal 1 tutorials when using them for MediaPortal 2. Read more on Setup TV...Once you have finished the TV setup you're ready to configure the "rest" of your MediaPortal 2 System. Opposite

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The Windows Explorer path box.Changing the Installation DirectoriesYou can change the Installation Directories during the install process by selecting Custom.There you can change the Installation Directory of each MediaPortal 2 component separately: MediaPortal 2 Client, MediaPortal 2 Server and MediaPortal 2 ServiceMonitor Changing the Data DirectoriesYou can also change the Data Directory of each of the three applications separately. However, currently this has to be done manually after the installation process. Changing the Data Directories may make sense if e.g. your system drive is too small for the MediaPortal 2 Server's database or if you want to have your MediaPortal 2 Server's database file on a drive which is faster than your system drive, such as a SSD.Before you change the Data Directory of one of the applications, make sure you quit the respective application. I.e., if you want to change the Data Directory of your MediaPortal 2 Client, quit the MediaPortal 2 Client. If you want to change the Data Directory of your MediaPortal 2 ServiceMonitor, quit the MediaPortal 2 Service Monitor. If you want to change the Data Directory of your MediaPortal 2 Server, stop the MediaPortal 2 Server service.Then go to the Installation Directory of the respective application. You will find a subdirectory called "Defaults" containing a file called "Paths.xml". When you open e.g. the Paths.xml of your MediaPortal 2 Server it should look like this: When reading this, please note that represents the greater than character '>'. The reason for this is that e.g. in the

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Configuration" that is available on the PC where the MediaPortal 2 server part is installed. Opposite to any other MediaPortal 2 setup procedure this part only can (and must) be done on the server PC.Read more on Tv Engine Setup... Thread starter #9 Tv Engine SetupA step-by-step guide to setup the TV and Radio part of MediaPortal 2:Tune and group your TV and Radio Channels and Groups, setup Recording and Time-shifting folders.If you are not familiar with the MediaPortal 2 termini like "Media Sources" just take it as it is now. Those terms will most likely be explained later in the guides.GoalAfter completing this tutorial you will have configured all the main TV settings to scan and organize your TV and Radio Channels, setup time-shifting and recording folders and options. Then you will be ready to use the MediaPortal 2 client software for TV on each client connected to your Media Portal 2 Server.TV-Engine SetupTo setup the TV-Engine you must use the "MediaPortal 2 TV- Configuration" tool. You can find a shortcut to this in the Start menu and on your desktop. Starting SetupDouble click on the "MediaPortal 2 TV- Configuration" shortcut located on your desktop, or use the Windows Start Menu ShortcutOnce you've started the tool you will see this screen: Most of the menus within the TV- Configuration are self explanatory, but a little bit of introduction is needed to the second menu in the list: TV Servers. This menu is where all your tuners are configured and. MediaPortal 2 Alpha 3 - JIRA Summary - Work in Progress; MediaPortal 2 Alpha 2 ( ) MediaPortal 2 Alpha 1. MediaPortal 2 Alpha 1 Winter Release ( ) MediaPortal 2 Alpha 1 Autumn Release ( ) MediaPortal 2 Alpha 1 Summer Release ( ) MediaPortal 2 Alpha 1 Easter Release (intermediate forum internal build) (2025 MediaPortal 2 Alpha 3 - JIRA Summary - Work in Progress; MediaPortal 2 Alpha 2 ( ) MediaPortal 2 Alpha 1. MediaPortal 2 Alpha 1 Winter Release ( ) MediaPortal 2 Alpha 1 Autumn Release ( ) MediaPortal 2 Alpha 1 Summer Release ( ) MediaPortal 2 Alpha 1 Easter Release (intermediate forum internal build) ( )

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Are using an embedded database like the default SQLCEDatabase or SQLiteDatabase). It is stored directly in the Data Directory.Line 7 is somewhat different as it tells MediaPortal 2 Server where to look for its plugins. So this does not affect "data", but program files. "" is nothing more than the Installation Directory you chose during install for your MediaPortal 2 Server. So as a default, MediaPortal 2 Server looks for plugins in a subdirectory of the Installation Directory named "plugins". Thread starter #5 Network ConfigurationsAn overview of possible and useful network configurations for a MediaPortal 2 environment.Single Seat - using local shares only Single Seat - using network shares Client Server - mixedThis means the server also acts as a client, which is technical a single seat installation with additional clients. Client Server - pure Thread starter #6 MediaPortal 2 ComponentsGives you an introduction to the MediaPortal 2 components / applications and their responsibilities.MediaPortal 2 ClientExecutable:MP2-Client.exeDefault data directory:C:\ProgramData\Team MediaPortal\MP2-ClientThe client is the main GUI for MediaPortal 2. You can run multiple clients in your network, they can share the media resources with all other clients. This requires the MediaPortal 2 server to be running and the clients to be attached to it.MediaPortal 2 ServerExecutable:MP2-Server.exeDefault data directory:C:\ProgramData\Team MediaPortal\MP2-ServerThe server is the responsible for the central management of all media. You can connect multiple clients to the server and across all those clients you get the same data. Besides the media files itself, this also includes the meta data like genre, summary,

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Such cases. Then you have to install the full DX9 package (aprox 95 MB, not the 1 MB file, link is above to find) before you can install MediaPortal 2.Read more on Installation Procedure.MediaPortal 2 specific Software requiremensYou need the most current DirectX 9 runtime installed (June 2010). DX9 is always necessary, even if a higher DirectX version (e.g. DX11) already exists on your system.Starting with MediaPortal Alpha 4 you need .NET Framework 4.5.1 Full or later.Make sure you have installed the Visual C++ 2010 and 2013 (x86) redistributables and all Windows updates.Summary of requirements:.NET Framework 4.5.1 Full (or newer): 9 runtime (June 2010): C++ 2008 SP1 (x86) redistributables*:* C++ 2010 (x86) redistributables*:* C++ 2013 (x86) redistributables*: * Builds newer than the Summer'15 Edition are based on a new installer which automatically downloads and installs all requirements above! Thread starter #3 Installation ProcedureThis tutorial explains the installation procedure of MediaPortal 2 step by step.The provided installer for MediaPortal 2 can install both Client and Server. The setup process is quite simple.If you are not used to the MediaPortal 2 components or you don't know which type of network configuration you have, read those pages first.When you execute the "MP2-Setup.exe" the first thing you will see is:Download the software requirements Just click on "Install" and the wizard starts downloading and installing all needed software. When finished the:Welcome Screen will appear. Click on "Next" shows the:License Agreement You need to accept the terms before you can continue to theInstall type selection where

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"Green Button" on a "Windows Media Center" compatible remote. It only will appear if you have a client installed.The other item is the MP2-SystemMonitor and it is changing it's colour with the status of the MediaPortal 2- Server. Red (as above) means, the MediaPortal 2 Server is not running. Green means, the MediaPortal 2 Server is running and grey means the MediaPortal 2 Server is running and at least one client is connected to the server. Last edited: April 6, 2016 Thread starter #4 Custom InstallationThis page describes how to change Installation Directories and Data Directories.The Installation Directory is the directory in which the executable files (in particular .exe and .dll files) of the respective application are located. The Data Directory is the directory in which the respective application stores its data (such as settings, fan art or the MP2 Server's database).Default DirectoriesThe default Installation Directories on a Windows x64 system are:ApplicationDefault Installation Directory (x64)MP2 Server[SystemDrive]:\Program Files (x86)\Team MediaPortal\MP2-ServerMP2 Client[SystemDrive]:\Program Files (x86)\Team MediaPortal\MP2-ClientMP2 Service Monitor[SystemDrive]:\Program Files (x86)\Team MediaPortal\MP2-ServiceMonitorThe default Installation Directories on a Windows x86 system are:ApplicationDefault Installation Directory (x86)MP2 Client[SystemDrive]:\Program Files\Team MediaPortal\MP2-ClientMP2 Server[SystemDrive]:\Program Files\Team MediaPortal\MP2-ServerMP2 Service Monitor[SystemDrive]:\Program Files\Team MediaPortal\MP2-ServiceMonitorThe default Data Directories of these applications on both, Windows x64 and x86 systems, areApplicationDefault Data DirectoryMP2 Server[SystemDrive]:\ProgramData\Team MediaPortal\MP2-ServerMP2 Client[SystemDrive]:\ProgramData\Team MediaPortal\MP2-ClientMP2 Service Monitor[SystemDrive]:\ProgramData\Team MediaPortal\MP2-ServiceMonitorPlease not that the [SystemDrive]:\ProgramData directory is by default a hidden directory. To access it through Windows Explorer you either have to enable displaying hidden files and folders or you have to enter the respective path blindly into. MediaPortal 2 Alpha 3 - JIRA Summary - Work in Progress; MediaPortal 2 Alpha 2 ( ) MediaPortal 2 Alpha 1. MediaPortal 2 Alpha 1 Winter Release ( ) MediaPortal 2 Alpha 1 Autumn Release ( ) MediaPortal 2 Alpha 1 Summer Release ( ) MediaPortal 2 Alpha 1 Easter Release (intermediate forum internal build) (2025