http://www.mediasmarthome.com?src=forumtopic_rss MediaSmart Home - MediaSmart Home Lounge Forum Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:04:45 GMT admin@mediasmarthome.com MediaSmart Home 60 http://www.mediasmarthome.com/brand/hpsmart/community.gif http://www.mediasmarthome.com?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13366/Media-Collector-MSS-with-iPhoto/?src=forumtopic_rss I apologize if this has already been asked but I searched and didn't see anything. I am a longtime PC user that recently bought a mac. I have been managing my photos with iPhoto. I am discovering that iPhoto is not exactly ideal for my situation, but would like to keep it as my default photo program so my wife can use it to upload and share pictures. Here's what I'd like to do: Ideally, what I'd like to do is store all the photos in a central place (MSS) so that I could then access them from any computer, rather than just having them tied to one machine. As an alternative to this, having media collector aggregate the files would be ok. Also, would like to be able to access my photos remotely via Istream, simplify media on my iphone, or the media streaming functionality in remote access. Here are the problems I've been having. If I save my Iphoto Library onto the MSS and then access it from my laptop (via wifi), the connection seems quite slow. When clicking through the library, it takes a few seconds to pull up an album or event. When I save the... General Discussion Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:04:44 GMT Duke02 http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13366/Media-Collector-MSS-with-iPhoto/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13338/iTunes-Server-Twonky-I-JUST-DON-T-GET-IT-PLEASE-HELP/?src=forumtopic_rss Most of the reason I bought my HP EX495 was to backup our home systems, but I also REALLY liked the idea of having a centralized iTunes library (library & music share). Because we also have and heavily use an AppleTV I wanted my daughter, wife and myself to be able to create our own playlists in the SAME iTunes library so it can be sync'd up with the AppleTV (sync'd so it can play those playlists when the computers are off rather than streaming which requires the computers to be on), but I want them to be able to create and manage that central library FROM THEIR OWN COMPUTERS AND THEIR OWN INSTALL OF ITUNES (right now we've been using a single desktop as the point of access for iTunes for everyone, pain in the rear end). I *thought* the HP Home Server would resolve this? Here's what I don't get. So far as I can tell, all the "iTunes Server" on the server does is shows all media files, in our case all 75,000 of them with no playlists, no organization, nothing...just here's a list of a crap load of stuff everyone can see on the network in... General Discussion Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:56:48 GMT mcdonsco http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13338/iTunes-Server-Twonky-I-JUST-DON-T-GET-IT-PLEASE-HELP/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13305/Slow-performance-EX490/?src=forumtopic_rss I just purchased a MediaSmart EX490. Performance is terrible. The Console is unusable, even if I RDP into the server and run it from there. Short of a full server restore, any ideas? I am running Windows 7, 64-bit, and HP MediaSmart Server 3.0 Update 1 (x64) and using a wired network, to a GB switch. General Discussion Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:57:38 GMT JTnTX http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13305/Slow-performance-EX490/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13298/Video-storage-conversion-and-consumption-new-user-seeks-enlightenment/?src=forumtopic_rss Firstly, I apologise if this is not in the correct forum area. It covers a few different areas, so thought general discussion was the best fit. I've just purchased an EX490 server and have a query about how it can help how I use my media. My current way of 'working' is: ...... My iTunes library is on 'c:/music/'. I download video file (usually .avi XViD). I convert to a iPhone compatible file via handbrake (using the iPhone preset), and output the file to 'c:/music/automatically add to iTunes/'. iTunes automatically adds video file as a movie. I go into iTunes and change the info on the new video to make it a TV Show and set the season and episode number. This moves it into the TV Shows section and groups it with any existing videos for that show/season. I then sync in the iPhone, and it copies over the earliest 3 unwatched for each show (based on my sync settings). I'm then able to watch the show on my iPhone and once watched it marks the video as watched the next time I sync, replacing it with an unwatched episode (if one exists). .......... What I'd like to be... General Discussion Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:32:30 GMT SaintM http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13298/Video-storage-conversion-and-consumption-new-user-seeks-enlightenment/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13292/Application-Error-and-how-to-restart/?src=forumtopic_rss Hi, Apology for the long post. I was setting up my new EX495, I've an Win-XP machine and two Macs. Last night when I try to setup the Media Collector via Home Media Console from Mac, the 'application' would crash everytime I when I change the search media location to custom. This is the message I get on MediaSmart Server Tab - An error ocurred in the application you were using. You can try the following: - Restart the application. - Click the "More Information" link below for details about this error. Unfortunately neither the Restart button nor More Information works, so I can't resolve this problem. I wish I could attach a screen shoot for the error screen. Here are my questions: 1. Anyone else has encountered this problem? Is this a Mac only problem? 2. How do you "Restart" an application? So far the only way I figure out to restart the application and get rid of the error is to restart MSS. Thanks in advance for your insights. General Discussion Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:07:18 GMT ten13th http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13292/Application-Error-and-how-to-restart/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13288/MediaSmart-Server-home-TV-s-display-advice/?src=forumtopic_rss As a newbie to the HP MediaSmart server products I am seeking some advice regarding home video setup and how other people are getting the most out of the HP MediaSmart server's. I have toyed around with Windows XP Media Center on a custom PC and had limited success in my home cinema environment. I currently use a Playtime Media Player for all my DivX requirements but is limited in storage capacity and ability. What I liked about the HP Media Smart server is the iTunes ability, user interface and storage growth potential also centralizing media on a home entertainment network which consists of laptops and PC's etc. The problem I am having is the "limited" ability for the MediaSmart Server (EX487)to connect to a TV having no video out without the purchasing of a uPnP media streaming device like Smartmedia Connect. Am I missing something here or is it necessary to purchase another bit of kit to enable this facility or is this the right product for me? I don't have a PS3 or xBox. I also see the SmartMedia Connect device is now discontinued (would prefer to purchase same brand to compatibility)...why? Does anyone know the reasons and... General Discussion Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:40:46 GMT do2ant http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13288/MediaSmart-Server-home-TV-s-display-advice/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13285/WHS-with-peechtree/?src=forumtopic_rss Hey guys, new here first post. I have a small business and was wondering if peachtree accounting would work with the Mediasmart server? General Discussion Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:09:36 GMT Austin391 http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13285/WHS-with-peechtree/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13262/no-connection-could-be-made-because-the-target-machine-actively-refused-it-127.0.0.1-9247/?src=forumtopic_rss I'm getting the following message from time to time when I select the System Status in Windows Home Server Console on my new HP MediaSmart Server EX495: no connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it 127.0.0.1:9247 Windows Home Server The System status contains no data and that message repeats over and over. Rebooting the WHS clears it up for awhile. It has re-appearred about 5 times now. Is there a permanent fix for this? General Discussion Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:47:13 GMT jdayton http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13262/no-connection-could-be-made-because-the-target-machine-actively-refused-it-127.0.0.1-9247/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13222/Not-WHS-but-something-similar/?src=forumtopic_rss Normal 0 false false false EN-CA X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0cm; mso-para-margin-right:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0cm; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} Anyone have any suggestion for the solution that is kind of WHS but it is not. What I’m looking for is the easy setup like WHS and full workstations system backup/restore capability that WHS provides. General Discussion Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:42:17 GMT zuluzkiller http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13222/Not-WHS-but-something-similar/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13220/My-Mediasmart-s-date-and-time-keep-changing-in-the-remote-session./?src=forumtopic_rss Everytime I log into my mediasmart via Remote desktop connection, I notice the time keeps on changing. I set it back to the correct time and it takes, but when I check my server again for maintenance, it changes again. I have even rebooted it to see if that changes it and it stays the correct time. So it must happen when the server is running. Any ideas? Thank you! General Discussion Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:46:40 GMT JohnnyBoy151 http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13220/My-Mediasmart-s-date-and-time-keep-changing-in-the-remote-session./#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13216/Photo-Web-Share/?src=forumtopic_rss Help - I can't view my visitors, groups or albums; for some reason they have "disappeared". But, I know they are there because if I try to add a visitor, etc it says the visitor, etc already exists. Not sure what to do. Thanks!! General Discussion Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:37:03 GMT rude3000 http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13216/Photo-Web-Share/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13154/Recertified-MediaSmart-Server-EX470-at-NewEgg-229-with-Promo-Code/?src=forumtopic_rss It may be a few generations old, but the EX-470 is still quite a capable machine. At $229, it's quite a bargain. The EX470 supports 4 bay eSATA port multipliers and additional expansion via USB. Newegg is selling recertified EX-470s for $254 on sale, but this promo code will knock off a few more to make it $229: EMCMLNP36 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16859105564 News, Rumors and Gossip Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:53:02 GMT Matt Whitlock http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13154/Recertified-MediaSmart-Server-EX470-at-NewEgg-229-with-Promo-Code/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13150/-hpMSSAgent-Running-in-Background-on-Mac-OS-X/?src=forumtopic_rss I noticed today that this process, hpMSSAgent, was running constantly in the background and devouring about 50-60% of my CPU. I reset my login info in the preference pane and it didn't go away. I also rebooted my Mac and it didn't go away. I then restarted the MediaSmart Server, and the process stopped. I was able to seamlessly get back into the server once it rebooted with no issues. Does anyone know exactly what this process is doing, what invokes it, and what might cause it to run perpetually? General Discussion Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:34:16 GMT Peter Redmer http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13150/-hpMSSAgent-Running-in-Background-on-Mac-OS-X/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13128/Laptop-not-shutting-down-properly-after-having-installed-Mcafee-Virus-protection/?src=forumtopic_rss Can anyone tell me what to do? after i purchased and installed the mcafee virus protection on my laptop it is taking too long to shut down ending in not shutting down at all. Off-Topic Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:58:13 GMT beryl http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13128/Laptop-not-shutting-down-properly-after-having-installed-Mcafee-Virus-protection/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13125/network-health/?src=forumtopic_rss Hi all, fairly new here. How can i totally disable network health messages i have recognized and resolved? General Discussion Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:13:56 GMT Mike Jenkins http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13125/network-health/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13114/EX470-Backplane-temperature-becomes-too-high/?src=forumtopic_rss I have looked for this error on the web, and have found a few others having it. But I cannot see any statement hinting to it being false or real. "Backplane temperature becomes too high, value = 106 degrees C." Generated by WNAS Event ID 16 Should I ignore this error or take some kind of action? I've had it come and go since May. General Discussion Sun, 18 Oct 2009 08:27:39 GMT Glorfindel http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13114/EX470-Backplane-temperature-becomes-too-high/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13113/Mac-and-470/?src=forumtopic_rss Is there any interface for a HP SMS470 or do I need to buy the new server? Thanks. General Discussion Sat, 17 Oct 2009 21:03:09 GMT katman2 http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13113/Mac-and-470/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13108/iTunes-Library-Cleanup/?src=forumtopic_rss Hi All, I wanted to see if there was a piece of software to cleanup my iTunes library, I noticed I have duplicates, missing artwork, artists ect. Any help is appreciated!! Thanks!! General Discussion Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:26:06 GMT bosox http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13108/iTunes-Library-Cleanup/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13086/Greetings-from-TX-Dallas-area/?src=forumtopic_rss Getting ready to purchase a system. Trying to decide which one suits my needs. Great forum and good info. so far. I noticed some HD failure threads. Is this common? I ask because my HP TouchSmart lost its Seagate drive 2 weeks into ownership. HP replaced the drive with a Hitachi unit and has performed well for the lasr 9 months. John General Discussion Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:40:12 GMT thehatguy http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13086/Greetings-from-TX-Dallas-area/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13084/Even-better-deal-HP-EX495-499-ship/?src=forumtopic_rss For those of you that are fast... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230388067273#ht_2121wt_1108 Ebay - EX495 for $499 plus $25 shipping. I have just taken one :-) but they are going fast. I found it two hours ago and already 3 has "gone" from the list. So right now 6 left. Im getting mine transported to Dubai :-) and love that the EX495 have a universal power supply (100-240v) :-) HP Middle East ususally overcharges by a HUGE margin (+100%) I AM NOT affiliated with the seller in ANY way! - I have a home built Home server with 3x1.5TB drives, Q6600 CPU and 2GB RAM. Favorite AddIn - MyMovies :-) But I run multiple platforms - 5 pcs and 1 macbook pro - and would like to get the "TimeMachine" restore to work better. and maybe HP solution can replace the ever buggy ORB..... Looking forward to join the MediaSmart Crowd! :-) News, Rumors and Gossip Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:52:38 GMT klarsen http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13084/Even-better-deal-HP-EX495-499-ship/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss