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Wednesday, March 05, 2014

Step by Step Install XBMC 12.3 Frodo into Acer Revo Aspire R3610 with Windows 7 Professional (HD Video)

Step by Step Install XBMC 12.3 Frodo into Acer Revo Aspire R3610 with Windows 7 Professional (HD Video)

Installation part only

full details with pictures in pictures here :

http://acer-revo-and-xbmc-media-center.desaputra.com/2014/03/install-xbmc-frodo-windows-7-acer-revo-boot-startup.html

Monday, March 03, 2014

XBMC 12.3 (Frodo) boot on startup on Acer Revo in Windows 7 Pro (The Installation Guide)

Step by step installation of XBMC Stable Version 12.3 (Frodo) on Acer Revo (Windows 7 Professional Platform) with XBMC Auto boot on start up.

Here step by step installation video HD (http://youtu.be/4fzFZwR6rs8)

Here is my media center setup :

1. ACER Inspire REVO R3610 as media player (XBMC)

2. DLink DNS-320L as Media Server Library (Twonky Server & DLink ShareCenter)

3. Samsung All In One Setup Box SMT-G7400 UPC Horizon as TV Receiver, modem, router and additional media player.

4. Sony DAV-Z260 5.1 Home Theatre System

5. Hitachi 42" LCD HD TV

First Step : PREPARATION

1. Download XBMC 12.3 Installation files from xbmc.org (http://mirrors.xbmc.org/releases/win32/xbmc-12.3.exe) or (https://www.dropbox.com/s/3000foklzglbc0f/xbmc-12.3.exe)

2. Makesure all Video/Audio, VobSub and Bonjour (Apple AirPlay) Codedc already installed on Windows 7.

2nd Step : XBMC Installation

1. Run xbmc-12.3.exe Installation File and follow on screen instruction (simple 3 click instruction)

The XBMC Installation Process

2. Finish the installation, then run XBMC to test that nothing wrong in installation process and XBMC run perfect. Then quit XBMC, don't change any setup yet. If you change it now, then you need to do it again later.

Test Run after Installation

3rd Step : To Set XBMC Auto Boot on Windows 7 Boot

1. Download 2 required file here
- https://www.dropbox.com/s/pq9kmoffyk9h20x/xbmc.cmd.txt (this file is command file that to run xbmc.vbs after certain condition)
- https://www.dropbox.com/s/gw1t030z89nul95/xbmc.vbs.txt (this file is another command file that tell windows to run xbmc.exe and run explorer.exe on exit/quit)

2. Please make sure command inside xbmc.cmd.txt as follow

@ECHO OFF

SET SourceDir=%~dp0

PUSHD "%SourceDir%"

start /max wscript.exe xbmc.vbs

xbmc.cmd

and then rename or save as xbmc.cmd (this command file to tell windows to run xbmc.vbs)

3. Please make sure command inside xbmc.vbs.txt as follow

Set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell")

Return = WshShell.Run(chr(34) & "C:\Program Files\XBMC\XBMC.exe" & chr(34) & " -p -fs", 3 ,true)

WshShell.Run("explorer.exe")

xbmc.vbs

and then rename or save as xbmc.vbs (this command file to tell windows to run xbmc.exe)

4. Copy both xbmc.cmd and xbmc.vbs into XBMC Folder (C:\Program Files\XBMC\)

XBMC Folder

5. Then specific user to run xbmc.cmd as a shell

Open the start menu, and type in the search box: mmc <ENTER>.
Right click on mmc.exe, then 'Run As Administrator'
Choose File -> Add/Remove Snap-in...
Select Group Policy Object Editor and hit Add.
In the wizard that pops up, click Browse..., go to tab Users, select your user account (the one that you set up to log on windows automatically) and hit OK.
Make sure that the checkbox "Allow the focus of the Group Policy......" is Unchecked, and hit Finish.
Hit OK in the Add/Remove Snap-ins window.
In the User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System folder, open Custom User Interface.
Select Enabled and enter the full path (including xbmc.cmd) in the Interface file name textbox.
Click OK and then reboot your system. It should now log in and start XBMC automatically on boot

Set XBMC to auto boot on start

and now Acer Revo will boot directly into XBMC and run explorer.exe if quit XBMC.

I will put xbmc setting video/audio and library on my next entry.

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Twonky Server 7.0.11 can see full 1TB USB External Hard Drive on DLink DNS 320L as Media Storage

Installed Twonky Server 7.0.11 on my DLink DNS-320L NAS as a media server for UPC Horizon TV Service with Samsung SMT-G7400 Setupbox (STB).

I will put here my installation details of my installation process as for my future reference elsewhere. The installation just straight forward as guide from a few websites (forums and blogger).

DLink DNS-320L has 1 USB port with it, and this USB port only can be used as Printer Server, UPS or Backup USB Drive. I tried to attach 1TB usb external HDD (LaCie P'9231 Desktop Drive) on it, and DNS-320L recognize it as another hard drive full 1TB capacity (NTFS Format).

System Management > USB Devices

DLink DNS-320L with 2 installed HDD plus 1TB USB HDD

Then I successfull to map this 1TB USB HDD as network drive through my Laptop (Windows 7).

Network Drives from DNS-320L

Originally, I attached this 1TB LaCie on my HTPC (Acer Revo R3610 with Windows 7 and XBMCbuntu) for media storage (full of my DVD/BD Rip Movies). So now it attached into DLink DNS-320L via USB and I tried to add it as media files (Multimedia Services on DNS 320L), but it won't shown as another storage to add in multimedia services.

DLink DNS-320L Media Storage

But in Twonky Server, I can add this 1TB USB HDD on DNS-320L as media storage.

Twonky Server 7.0.11 on DNS-320L Media Storage

Bottom line is I can see all my movies inside LaCie from my setupbox (UPC Horizon - Samsung SMT-G7400) via Twonky Server (DNS-320L) without need to ON or setup another MediaServer/Machine.

Here snap from Twonky Server on DNS-320L via SetUpBox UPC Horizon (Samsung SMT-G7400)

Twonky Server on DNS-320L

And here snap from DLink DNS-320L Multimedia Services via SetUpBox UPC Horizon (Samsung SMT-G7400)

DNS-320L Multimedia Server

Next : I will try to add 2 or 3 USB External HDD into DLink DNS-320L through USB Hub, and see if this tiny NAS either can recognise and render it or not (DNS-320L FW or Twonky Server)

Monday, October 21, 2013

DLink DNS-320L picvlog

Monday, May 21, 2012

TiVo Stream & IP STB ...

TiVo Stream & IP STB Set For Fall Launch

As The Cable Show kicks off today, TiVo is out with a few whole home-esque product updates.
First, the upcoming transcoding box and functionality that I had christened TiVoToGo 2.0, has received a possibly less compelling name in the “Stream.” This small square device (shown below) sits on one’s home network to access both live and recorded content via TiVo Premiere DVR hardware and beams it around the home to “second screen” devices such as the iPhone and iPad. Both streaming, for in-home viewing, and file downloads, for on-the-go access, are provided. Although, it’s probably safe to assume not all content will be cleared for offloading.
Next up, the TiVo IP set-top box, first announced in February, remains unnamed as their ungainly “IP-STB.” This upcoming device, pictured above left from the show floor and as a render down below, acts as an extender for TiVo Premiere hardware to other televisions – providing access to both live and recorded programming, in addition to web content, via the familiar TiVo interface. It’s quite similar to, and will coexist with, the TiVo Preview – but by dropping the integrated CableCARD tuner, it becomes a much more economical and compact solution.
Both the TiVo Stream and IP-STB will be available to TiVo’s cable partners and retail customers in the “coming months.” On the cable side, the Stream looks to be a highly compelling “TV Everywhere” offering that a smaller provider like RCN could implement without investing resources to roll their own (head-end solution and associated licensing). On the retail front, I’m looking forward to finally building out a true TiVo whole home environment and intend to acquire both devices… although TiVo’s availability forecast has shifted from summer to fall.

more ... : http://www.zatznotfunny.com/2012-05/tivo-stream-ip-stb-set-for-fall-launch/

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Details Guide to Install XBMC in ACER REVO R3610 as Apr 2012 (XBMCLive Eden) with Video (Part 5 of 5)

Part 1 here : http://desaputra.blogspot.com/2012/04/details-guide-to-install-xbmc-in-acer.html

Part 2 here : http://desaputra.blogspot.com/2012/04/details-guide-to-install-xbmc-in-acer_15.html

Part 3 here : http://desaputra.blogspot.com/2012/04/details-guide-to-install-xbmc-in-acer_9851.html

Continue from Part 4 : http://desaputra.blogspot.com/2012/04/details-guide-to-install-xbmc-in-acer_8238.html

Part 5 : The Finale

Section 5 : Look into change skin and how to add movies library from external HDD

Here is the Video Step by Step :

Summary :

Pros...
New added features in setting and smooth movies browsing.

Cons :
Boot time take about 45sec compare 25sec in Dharma.
Shutdown time double to 15sec compare than 7sec in Dharma.

Bottom Line...
This latest version XBMCFreak Eden most likely prev version XBMC Live Dharma, just a little bit tweak and interface visual improved.

Details Guide to Install XBMC in ACER REVO R3610 as Apr 2012 (XBMCLive Eden) with Video (Part 4 of 5)

Part 1 here : http://desaputra.blogspot.com/2012/04/details-guide-to-install-xbmc-in-acer.html

Part 2 here : http://desaputra.blogspot.com/2012/04/details-guide-to-install-xbmc-in-acer_15.html

Continue from Part 3 : http://desaputra.blogspot.com/2012/04/details-guide-to-install-xbmc-in-acer_9851.html

Part 4 :

Section 4 : First Boot and initial sound and video settings

Here is the Video Step by Step :

Here is how XBMCbuntu Freak Live 11.0 Eden homescreen look like

and pictures below shown it working initial video settings :

* here video setting, which mine I changed the resolution to 1280x720 and done video calibration tweak a little bit

* this audio setting, initially it worked via HDMI to TV stereo speaker perfectly. As I hook Acer Revo up with 5.1 Home Theater System via Digital Optical Audio, so I changed the setting here...

* here shown Audio setting that output to Digital Optical only

Part 5 : (Final Section)

Post : http://desaputra.blogspot.com/2012/04/details-guide-to-install-xbmc-in-acer_8543.html

Video Part 5 :

Install XBMC into ACER ASPIRE REVO? 3 require Software in here

Install XBMC Live (Dharma / Eden) into ACER ASPIRE REVO (or Ion NVIDIA Nettop) ?

Here are the require software :

1. HP Format Utility Tools : http://files.extremeoverclocking.com/file.php?f=197

2. Unetbootin : http://unetbootin.sourceforge.net/

3. WinSCP : http://winscp.net/eng/index.php

4. XBMCFreak 11.0 Eden ISO File : http://bit.ly/HxDSTh

OR

you can download all those 3 utilities software in 1 folder like :

please email to me : desaputra@gmail.com for invitation to join share folder. and if you donot have dropbox please sign up here : http://db.tt/7nTUj00G or http://db.tt/AmesHAJ

More about dropbox : https://www.dropbox.com/tour/0

Details Guide to Install XBMC in ACER REVO R3610 as Apr 2012 (XBMCLive Eden) with Video (Part 3 of 5)

Part 1 here : http://desaputra.blogspot.com/2012/04/details-guide-to-install-xbmc-in-acer.html

Continue from Part 2 : http://desaputra.blogspot.com/2012/04/details-guide-to-install-xbmc-in-acer_15.html

Part 3 :

Section 3 : Now Guide Step by Step to Install XBMCFreak Live version Eden 11.0 into Acer Revo R3610

Here is the Video Step by Step :

1. Insert Bootable SDCard / USB Drive (from Section 1 : Part 1)

2. Fire Up Acer Revo and after Logo Acer appear push 'Del' (delete button) to set up

3. Change boot 'Advanced BIOS Features' > '1st Boot Device' , Select 'Removable Device'

4. 'F10' Save and Exit

5. After reboot, it will show 'Please select boot device :' window. Then select 'USB : Generic- Multi-Card'

6. Now select 'Install XBMCbuntu'

7. Then, this happened to me... it took about 10 mins to find my network and then it failed to configure my network. It 'Booting system without full network configuration', this will resolve when you reboot it again after unplug 'Ethernet Cable' connected to router and restart 'Router'... then plug back Ethernet cable and switch on Acer Revo.

8. Then Installation Process will start (Select Language > Select Installation Type)

9. 'Select Installation Type' > 'Something else', I used this because I want to manual select where I want to Install XBMC into my selected partition

10. Select which parttition you want to install XBMC and then format it. (Add > Create a new partition), make sure it Logical drive and Ext4 journaling file system

11. Then select partition you want to install XBMC then click install now, it will ask about 'swap' disk. I just ignore it so it will eat up self 25GB volume.

12. Then 'your region' > 'keyboard layout' > 'user' (please select 'Log in automatically'), next you will wait about 20min for installation process.

13. Then NOW you DONE, it will restart and immediately remove your SDCard / USB Drive. Then it DONE.

Next I will show you how it look like and it default setting of video and sound in next Part.

Section 4 :
Entry : http://desaputra.blogspot.com/2012/04/details-guide-to-install-xbmc-in-acer_8238.html
Video Part 4 :

Part 5 : http://desaputra.blogspot.com/2012/04/details-guide-to-install-xbmc-in-acer_8543.html

Details Guide to Install XBMC in ACER REVO R3610 as Apr 2012 (XBMCLive Eden) with Video (Part 2 of 5)

Continue from Part 1 : http://desaputra.blogspot.com/2012/04/details-guide-to-install-xbmc-in-acer.html

Part 2 :

Section 2 : Preparation of ACER REVO (this guide install XBMC into Acer Revo HDD as dual boot with Windows 7)

Here is the Video step by step :

Target : I want make 25GB partition from my Windows 7 drive to install XBMC

*As windows 7 has feature to shrink your drive to make new partition but if you have another version of OS you need to find another way or software (like Partition Magic or others)

1. In your Acer Revo, open control panel

2. Click 'Administrative Tools'

3. Click 'Computer Management'

4. Click 'Storage' > 'Disk Management'

5. Right Click your Drive that you want to shrink and then click 'Shrink Volume'

6. Next you put how much MB you need to be free (like mine 25GB = 25,600 MB)

Finish, now you have free volume 25GB to install XBMC, next shutdown your Acer Revo

Part 3 :
Entry : http://desaputra.blogspot.com/2012/04/details-guide-to-install-xbmc-in-acer_9851.html

Video Part 3 :

Part 4 : http://desaputra.blogspot.com/2012/04/details-guide-to-install-xbmc-in-acer_8238.html

Part 5 : http://desaputra.blogspot.com/2012/04/details-guide-to-install-xbmc-in-acer_8543.html

Details Guide to Install XBMC in ACER REVO R3610 as Apr 2012 (XBMCLive Eden) with Video (Part 1 of 5)

XBMC Media Centre as today (April 2012) has release Stable version 11.0 (Eden). What's new or update can be view at XBMC Website : http://xbmc.org/

Here I want to share, step by step how I install new XBMC 11.0 (Eden) Live version into my ACER Revo with video guide elsewhere.

After reading a lots of blogs, webcast, forums since Dec 2011 about Eden. I thought it could be disaster if I install it into my stable XBMCLive now, and I will not get XBMC Standalone like I had right now. It means I need to run XBMC via Ubuntu (boot into Ubuntu firtst and then run XBMC automatic from there).

Last week I found XBMCFreak Live Version 1 has been release (release 4 Apr 2012) here : http://bit.ly/IiVakQ . Then here I tried to upgrade my XBMC.

Step by Step Guide (I cannot thank enough forumers and bloggers that discuss about how to install XBMC into their HTPC Ion including this Acer Revo over the internet, because what you will see here is combination of those technique and tricks to success install at first try...) - yes I did it 1st install.

** I install using SDCard 4GB (as Acer Revo had HDSC Card Reader and 4GB is min requirement)

Section 1.) Preparation of Bootable SDCard

* I did this step using my Laptop (as my laptop much faster than htpc)

Here is Video Guide (details and download required software below)

1. Insert SDCard or USB Drive into your computer (USB or Card Reader) and do nothing.

2. Download these 3 files : (HP Format Utility - 2MB), (Unetbootin - 4.5MB)& (WinSCP - 3MB) from here (in my dropbox folder) : https://www.dropbox.com/sh/lbfrlgswruhcw9w/UtF2jSua3T

* Sign Up dropbox here : http://db.tt/7nTUj00G (Free 2GB + 500MB cloud storage).

and also the most importantly XBMCFreak Live 11.0 : http://bit.ly/HxDSTh (600MB)

3. Install required software
- Install WinSCP
- Install HP Format Utility Software
- Download Unetbootin (no need to install)

4. Format SDCard / USB Drive into FAT32
- Open HP Format Utility
- Select your card/drive and FAT32
- Start Formating (Do not use 'Quick Format')

5. Input ISO Image into SDCard/USB Drive and make it Bootable
- Open Unetbootin (just double click downloaded Unetbootin-win-549.exe)
- Click/Select 'DiskImage' and then select/locate XBMC ISO image that you downloaded before
- Makesure type is 'USB Drive' (both SDCard or USB Drive used this setting) and click OK.
- Finish, Exit and reject your SDCard/USB Drive

Part 2 :
Entry : http://desaputra.blogspot.com/2012/04/details-guide-to-install-xbmc-in-acer_15.html
Video Part 2 :
:

Part 3 : http://desaputra.blogspot.com/2012/04/details-guide-to-install-xbmc-in-acer_9851.html

Part 4 : http://desaputra.blogspot.com/2012/04/details-guide-to-install-xbmc-in-acer_8238.html

Part 5 : http://desaputra.blogspot.com/2012/04/details-guide-to-install-xbmc-in-acer_8543.html