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'''Instructions''' are at the bottom of this topic. You need to have JRiver Media Center installed and running (either MC or Media Server). You will then connect to it from a browser on port 52199. |
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Panel works with a computer, a phone, or a tablet. It uses HTML5 to do some cool stuff. |
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You can use Media Center to watch high quality HD television on your PC. You can also connect a PC to your TV and watch it there. |
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Here's a screenshot: |
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With the switch to digital television, the picture quality of over-the-air television is stunningly good. Add a Netflix subscription and you may feel like dropping your cable subscription. |
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MC can pause, rewind, fast forward, or record. Together with the Electronic Program Guide ([http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=48140.0 EPG]), this makes it an ideal Personal Video Recorder (PVR). Please see the wiki entry for [http://wiki.jrmediacenter.com/index.php/EPG EPG Setup]. |
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[http://www.pix01.com/gallery/8D12431D-7EA0-495D-9EA2-775091458CB9/MC22_Web_Interface_Apps/711673949_orig0.jpg Larger Image] |
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[[Image:Theater_View_151.jpg]] |
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The web page in the screenshot is generated by MC and it brings together many of the client apps that we've built. It builds on work we've done over the years, and on a lot of recent work by most members of the team. It looks simple, but it isn't. |
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[http://www.pix01.com/gallery/8D12431D-7EA0-495D-9EA2-775091458CB9/Theater_View_13.0.93/ Theater View]'s ten foot interface is the best way to enjoy MC's television. [http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=48127.0 MC13] implemented support for the Microsoft Media Center (MS MC) remotes. The remotes for XP are different from the ones for Vista, so you'll need to get the right one for your OS. |
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Panel is a suite of apps in one location, a smart web app that's easy to use. It provides direct access to apps that you may have used or heard about: WebGizmo, WebPlay, WebRemote, [http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?board=48.0 Engen], and MC. |
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If you're concerned about power consumption, you'll be glad that MC can wake the PC from sleep in order to record a show. |
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It's friendly. Point and click (or touch). Something happens. |
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==Hardware== |
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J. River Media Center supports most HD tuners. You can read more about tuners on J. River's [http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?board=11.0 TV Board]. MC can support multiple tuners so you can record one channel while you watch another. |
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Here's a live version you can try at JRiver: |
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Here are a few recommended hardware choices: |
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http://idtest.jriver.com:52199 login/password: first/second |
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The settings icon provides remote access to the [http://www.jriver.com/Id/ JRiver Id] settings now and will give you access to some of MC's settings in the future. |
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[[Image:Pinnacle_PCTVHD.jpg]] |
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The + icon leads to more apps. |
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[http://www.pinnaclesys.com/PublicSite/us/Products/Consumer+Products/PCTV+Tuners/PCTV+Analog_Digital+PVR/PCTV+HD+Stick.htm Pinnacle HD USB tuner] |
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Panel will be expanded to include other apps. It will always be the easy to find launch point. |
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[[Image:vista_remote.jpg]] |
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[http://pix01.com/TF1%405V More Screenshots of Panel on a Desktop] |
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[http://pix01.com/UF1%40akPc Panel on a Phone] |
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[[Image:antenna.jpg]] |
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== Instructions == |
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[http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2348191 HDTV Indoor/Outdoor Television Antenna] |
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[https://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php/topic,116687.msg806546.html#msg806546 Instructions on the forum] |
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Make sure Media Center or Media Server is running. Media Network must be turned on in MC settings. |
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Open Panel from a web browser on any device by entering this URL: |
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==How To== |
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http://[IP_Address]:52199 (changing [IP_Address] to your own IP address) Example: http://192.168.0.13:52199 |
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The simplest way to add television to MC is to use a USB HD TV stick. They typically cost around $70. You don't need one with a remote. |
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For a secure connection, you can use port 52200: |
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Plug in the USB stick. |
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https://[IP_Address]:52200 (changing [IP_Address] to your own IP address) Example: https://192.168.0.13:52200 (please note that this uses https, not http) |
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Install the driver that came with the stick. |
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http://localhost:52199 or https://localhost:52200 will do the same thing when the browser is running on the same machine as MC. |
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Connect a digital antenna to the USB stick. |
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Your firewall must accept inbound connections on the port you use. Please see our wiki topic called [https://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Network_Access Network Access] for more information. |
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Run MC, and under Drives and Devices, open TV. |
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If you have set "Authentication" on your server (under Media Network settings), you will be asked for a login and password. The login is visible in MC's Media Network settings. |
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Choose "Configure" and then "Scan for Channels". Choose "Digital". |
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== Access Key == |
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Once you've done that, try playing a few channels. They take a few seconds to switch. The antenna must be pointed at the broadcast source. |
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You can also start Panel by entering your [[Access Key]] here: |
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https://jriver.com/panel.html |
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You can then [http://wiki.jrmediacenter.com/index.php/EPG set up an EPG]. |
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If you are connecting from the same LAN, choose "Inside" below the Access Key. |
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MC's Television is probably at its when used with [http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=49709.0 Theater View] and a Microsoft Media Center Remote (MS MC). Support for MS MC remotes was added in later builds of MC. |
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== More == |
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[https://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php/topic,115638.msg799062.html#msg799062 MC24 Thread on Interact] |
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[https://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php/topic,105883.0.html MC23 Thread on Interact] where you can read more or ask a question. |
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[http://pix01.com/TF1%405V Screenshots] from October, 2017. |
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Latest revision as of 17:04, 19 May 2024
Instructions are at the bottom of this topic. You need to have JRiver Media Center installed and running (either MC or Media Server). You will then connect to it from a browser on port 52199.
Panel works with a computer, a phone, or a tablet. It uses HTML5 to do some cool stuff.
Here's a screenshot:
The web page in the screenshot is generated by MC and it brings together many of the client apps that we've built. It builds on work we've done over the years, and on a lot of recent work by most members of the team. It looks simple, but it isn't.
Panel is a suite of apps in one location, a smart web app that's easy to use. It provides direct access to apps that you may have used or heard about: WebGizmo, WebPlay, WebRemote, Engen, and MC.
It's friendly. Point and click (or touch). Something happens.
Here's a live version you can try at JRiver: http://idtest.jriver.com:52199 login/password: first/second
The settings icon provides remote access to the JRiver Id settings now and will give you access to some of MC's settings in the future.
The + icon leads to more apps.
Panel will be expanded to include other apps. It will always be the easy to find launch point.
More Screenshots of Panel on a Desktop
Instructions
Make sure Media Center or Media Server is running. Media Network must be turned on in MC settings.
Open Panel from a web browser on any device by entering this URL:
http://[IP_Address]:52199 (changing [IP_Address] to your own IP address) Example: http://192.168.0.13:52199
For a secure connection, you can use port 52200:
https://[IP_Address]:52200 (changing [IP_Address] to your own IP address) Example: https://192.168.0.13:52200 (please note that this uses https, not http)
http://localhost:52199 or https://localhost:52200 will do the same thing when the browser is running on the same machine as MC.
Your firewall must accept inbound connections on the port you use. Please see our wiki topic called Network Access for more information.
If you have set "Authentication" on your server (under Media Network settings), you will be asked for a login and password. The login is visible in MC's Media Network settings.
Access Key
You can also start Panel by entering your Access Key here:
If you are connecting from the same LAN, choose "Inside" below the Access Key.
More
MC23 Thread on Interact where you can read more or ask a question.
Screenshots from October, 2017.