Version 1.5.0 also comes with an enhanced ViewModeSwitcher PlugIn, which allows the screen to automatically change the zoom mode and aspect ratio depending on the video being played. Support comes with one major caveat: some DRM restrictions will prevent certain channels or programs from playing. Support for IPTV has been improved by overhauling it at a basic level to make Media Portal better equipped not only to deal with the latest changes in IPTV, but also to handle future improvements too.ĬableCard support allows US users to access encrypted cable TV transmissions through compatible tuners connected directly to their HTPC. And don't forget your pictures, which you will, of course, be able to view on your TV or computer screen.įinally, RSS news feeds and weather information are among the other features you'll be able to access using this amazing tool which is still under development.By incorporating PowerScheduler++ features into Media Portal, the media center now gains improved functionality for those wishing to use it in a remote configuration, with support for scheduled system reboot, configurable away mode and extra options for remote clients now all available "out of the box".
MediaPortal also lets you listen to all the audio files on your system and create your own playlists.
The program gets its information from 'The Internet Movie Database', IMDB. Plus, you can view DVDs and get information for the one you're playing straight from the Internet. If your tuner supports radio, MediaPortal lets you manage all available stations. For starters, if your computer has a TV tuner card, you can watch TV and program it to record your favorite shows, with support for several international TV formats.īut not just television – also radio. The project supervisor grew tired of the fact that that device was simply not prepared for this system, so it was adapted to Windows.Įver heard of Windows Media Center? Yes? MediaPortal is the GNU alternative to this Microsoft program. The origins of this project lie in the XBOX console. MediaPortal is an open-source project aimed at developing a software capable of turning a computer or TV into an authentic multimedia center.
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