MediaMVP is a Linux based digital media receiver with IBM PowerPC processor and hardware MPEG audio/ video decoder
MediaMVP receives digital media from PC via Ethernet LAN, decodes media and outputs audio/video to TV
Server application creates menus on PC, which are sent to MediaMVP for TV-screen display. Remote control sends commands to choose files on PC through TV screen
Play MP3 and WMA music and playlists on TV / Play MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and DivX videos on TV
View JPEG and GIF digital pictures on TV. Play slide shows with music, too!
Product DescriptionWireless MediaMVP is the missing link between your TV and your PC, allowing you to watch and listen to PC based music, videos, digital pictures and Internet radio on your TV. MediaMVP works with either wireless 802.11G or wired 10/100 Mbit Ethernet networks. You can use up to 24 wired MediaMVP units on a home network, or up to four wireless units. Listen to PC music on one TV while watching an MPEG movie on another! Connect MediaMVPs' video and stereo audio outputs to your home theater and you can watch digital videos and pictures on your TV while listening to audio through your home theater speakers! Listen to Internet radio stations (Internet radio station must transmit audio in MP3 or WMA formats, and be accessible via direct Internet URL, such as found on ShoutCast.com) Minimum system requirements -
*TV Set - Composite or S-Video input / Audio input, stereo or mono
*PC - PC with 750MHz processor or faster (for DivX playback - 2.2GHz or faster) / 256MB RAM minimum / Windows 2000 or XP / Internet Explorer 6.0 / CD-ROM drive for loading software
*Network - 802.11G wireless network, with PC connected to Access Point via wired Ethernet OR One 10/100 RJ-45 port on Router, Hub or Switch OR Direct connect from MediaMVP to PC via crossover LAN cable (cable not supplied)
Included in package - MediaMVP with 802.11G antenna & RJ45 jack / Stand / Power supply / Remote control with batteries / Installation CD / QuickInstall Guide / 1.5 meter A/V cable set, with composite video, left and right audio cables / 1.5 meter Ethernet cable
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Great potential, short on results.
I bought this product because I believed it truly was the right approach as a media extender for what I use, which is "Beyond TV". I have a wireless network set up which has excellent signal strength and was recognized by the MediaMVP but, for some reason, was not able to acquire an IP address from my router. I investigated every option I had but was unsuccessful in getting it to work, Sadly, I eventually had to return the item. I hope Hauppauge will make the effort to improve this device because ... Read More
Rating: - It will share files over multiple networked computers...
It will share files across multiple networked computers but you must tell the MVPMedia.exe service the admin username/password to give it full access to the shared computer(s). Go to Control panel->Administrative Tools->Services. Right-click on MVPMedia.exe and select Properties. Then click on the Log On tab and tell it to use "\.YOURUSERNAME" without the quotes and then type in your password and then confirm your password. MVPMedia.exe will then try that username/password for any computer you ... Read More
Rating: - Disappointed - Room for a lot of Improvements
The setup was relatively easy if you follow the instructions and not try to figure stuff out by yourself (which will result in a few dead ends and double work).
After I had it setup and running and installed the "indexing" service on my computer did I learned that the software is unable to include files from a network share and only locally stored files.... bummer, good that I bought a network storage for my video library a couple months earlier to be able to access it from multiple ... Read More
Rating: - Doesn't work with new routers
I will soon be using this device as a hard wired device. It does not support SEVERAL new routers, including all type N routers that I have researched, and the D-Link - Xtreme N Wireless-N Gigabit Router does not work for sure. Plus, if it did work, the device only supports WEP, which is just about as good as taping your front door closed. The only plus that this device has is that it works with GB-PVR, but I can't use that until I have an ethernet cable running to my living room. Stick with the cheaper ... Read More
Rating: - Works pretty well, Haupauggue support stinks
I've had this for over year and it works pretty well. The user interface leaves a bit to desired, but it is functional and pretty easy to figure.
As noted in other reviews, lag time on the remote is frustrating, but not impossible. Sometimes playback of video is jittery over the wireless interface. Again, not a showstopper.
Now that I've upgraded to Windows Vista, the PC server software no longer works and Haupauggue has no idea when or if it will ever support it for the Media ... Read More
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Electronics : Hauppauge-Media MVP Wireless Digital Media Receiver
- Great potential, short on results.
- It will share files over multiple networked computers...
- Disappointed - Room for a lot of Improvements
- Works pretty well, Haupauggue support stinks