Downloadable STV Updates for v6.6; Latest: STV v6.6.2.31, 2013010701

[Opus4]

The latest STV update: STV v6.6.2.31 (2013010701).

Previous updates:
STV v6.6.2.30 (2012100501)
STV v6.6.2.29 (2012031001)
STV v6.6.2.28 (2011081001)
STV v6.6.2.27 (2011080501)
STV v6.6.2.26 (2011072801)
STV v6.6.2.25 (2010080201)
STV v6.6.2.24 (2009120901)
STV v6.6.2.23 (2009112501)
STV v6.6.2.22 (2009111701)
STV v6.6.2.19 (2009102001)
STV v6.6.2.18 (2009101301)
STV v6.6.2.17 (2009100701)
STV v6.6.2.11 (2009091601)
STV v6.6.2.10 (2009090901)
STV v6.6.2.9 (2009090401)


Note: The STV updates are for updating the SageTV version 6.6 UI, not for installing an update for SageTV from a version prior to v6.6. To update the SageTV installation, see the downloads page for the latest version of SageTV. Do not manually install these STV updates over a previous version of SageTV.



A downloadable STV update is available -- go to Detailed Setup -> Advanced -> Check for STV Update.

The v6.6.1/v6.6.2 STV file set will be updated to version 2009080601, updating the default STV with these changes:

1. Video Browser: when using Folders view with Separate style, fixed issue where network directory paths that are not currently accessible were treated as videos.
   
   
2. Search menu: The Search command refreshes the search results.
   
   
3. Search Menu: Update the search results if a video is deleted.
   
   
4. Removed Color Calibration option from Source Details when tuner is Hauppauge HD PVR, since SageTV has no access to those settings for that tuner.

Note: If you are using Vista, the STV update option may not be available. If you are unable to use the downloadable STV update within the SageTV v6.6.2 UI, you can manually install the update:

1. Download the update file:
   2009080601.zip
   
   
2. Make backup copies of this file: SageTV3.xml, found in <SageTV install path>\SageTV\STVs\SageTV3
   
   
3. Unzip the file to your SageTV install directory where SageTV.exe is located, making sure to preserve the zip file's directory structure. This will overwrite SageTV3.xml in <SageTV install path>\SageTV\STVs\SageTV3. Make sure the updated file does not end up in Vista's VirtualStore.
   
   
4. Restart SageTV or reload the default STV (SageTV3.xml) in the SageTV UI at Detailed Setup -> Advanced.

The STV version will be listed in System Information as v6.6.2.2.

- Andy

[Opus4]

A downloadable STV update is available -- go to Detailed Setup -> Advanced -> Check for STV Update.

The v6.6.1/v6.6.2 STV file set will be updated to version 2009082102, updating the default STV with these changes, among other minor tweaks:

v6.6.2.5b -- 2009082102

1. Reverted Detailed Setup change to allow existing imports to work.

v6.6.2.5 -- 2009081901

1. Fixed bug where thumbnail preloader threads did not correctly pause after user input.
   
   
2. Added "Microsoft DTV-DVD Video Decoder" as allowable H.264 decoder.
   
   
3. Changed maximum CC and subtitle font size to 50.
   
   
4. The CC and Subtitle font sizes can be changed via the left & right arrows while in the "Caption & Subtitle Options" dialog during video playback.

Note: If you are using Vista, the STV update option may not be available. If you are unable to use the downloadable STV update within the SageTV v6.6.2 UI, you can manually install the update:

1. Download the update file:
   2009082102.zip
   
   
2. Make backup copies of this file: SageTV3.xml, found in <SageTV install path>\SageTV\STVs\SageTV3
   
   
3. Unzip the file to you SageTV install directory where SageTV.exe is located, making sure to preserve the zip file's directory structure. This will overwrite SageTV3.xml in <SageTV install path>\SageTV\STVs\SageTV3. Make sure the updated file does not end up in Vista's VirtualStore.
   
   
4. Restart SageTV or reload the default STV (SageTV3.xml) in the SageTV UI at Detailed Setup -> Advanced.

The STV version will be listed in System Information as v6.6.2.5b.

- Andy

[bcjenkins]

Hey Andy,

I updated to the new STV and when I use the add on manager the version number reverts to: 2009072401.

Reverting to default STV brings it back to: 2009081901

Thoughts?

B

[Opus4]

Not sure... if you force it to rebuild, does it overwrite the old plugin-managed STV with a new version, or does it say it worked but the file doesn't actually get changed?

Did the rebuild work correctly, but maybe one of the plugins changes the STV version number?

- Andy

[bcjenkins]

If I force a rebuild the stv-with imports date time stamp is updated.
I also deleted the with imports STV then forced a rebuild (after switching to the default stv)
The rebuild seems to complete ok and the plugins' functionality is working as expected..

I am attaching the log snippet related to this. Let me know if there is anything else you need from me.

B

[lfilomeno]

Can you manually update the STV using the file here on SageTV v. 6.5.9 without any problems?

[Opus4]

No. As the the thread title says: it is for v6.6.

- Andy

[nyplayer]

Andy,

This update appears to step all over the customizations. After updating I cannot customize any plugin comskip RW etc... it completely removes the option to customize the plugins from setup customize. Rebuilding does not help.

[Opus4]

The slight response improvement in Detailed isn't worth disrupting imports, so I'll revert the change that I believe causes that issue & post a new update later.

For now, your old default STV will be named "SageTV3.xml.<old version number>". You can restore that as SageTV3.xml to revert to the previous version.

- Andy

[Opus4]

I've posted a new downloadable STV update that should sovle the issue with imports trying to attach themselves to Detailed Setup; see the 2nd post of this thread.

- Andy

[nyplayer]

Andy,
That didn't seem to help still has the problem.

[Opus4]

<sigh> I missed one of the changes to be undone when I did the comparison earlier. The v6.6.2.5b, 2009082102, update is now available... I hope I caught all the changes this time.

- Andy

[nyplayer]

Andy,

Thanks that did it.

[Opus4]

Great - thanks for letting me know.

- Andy

[Opus4]

A downloadable STV update is available -- go to Detailed Setup -> Advanced -> Check for STV Update.

The v6.6.1/v6.6.2 STV file set v6.6.2.5b (2009082102) will be updated to version 2009090401, updating the default STV with these changes, among other minor tweaks:

6.6.2.9 -- 2009090401

1. Filtered out Google video links where a playable video cannot be found.
   
   
2. Added check for STV update after loading Main Menu. It checks once per day & adds a System Message if an update is available.
   
   
3. Can select the STV Update system message for an option to install the update if the STV hasn't been updated already.
   
   
4. Can select the New Channel on Lineup system message for options to enable/disable the channel or preview it. Can also use the Play or Play/Pause commands to begin the preview.

Note: If you are using Vista, the STV update option may not be available. If you are unable to use the downloadable STV update within the SageTV v6.6.2 UI, you can manually install the update:

1. Download the update file:
   2009090401.zip
   
   
2. Make backup copies of this file: SageTV3.xml, found in <SageTV install path>\SageTV\STVs\SageTV3
   
   
3. Unzip the file to you SageTV install directory where SageTV.exe is located, making sure to preserve the zip file's directory structure. This will overwrite SageTV3.xml in <SageTV install path>\SageTV\STVs\SageTV3. Make sure the updated file does not end up in Vista's VirtualStore.
   
   
4. Restart SageTV or reload the default STV (SageTV3.xml) in the SageTV UI at Detailed Setup -> Advanced.

The STV version will be listed in System Information as v6.6.2.9.

- Andy

[getstarted]

I followed instructions as in the first post, but it still shows as V6.4.8.184; are there any separate instructions for upgrading from V6.4.8? Thank you,

[Opus4]

Originally Posted by getstarted

I followed instructions as in the first post, but it still shows as V6.4.8.184; are there any separate instructions for upgrading from V6.4.8? Thank you,

Please note the title of this thread starts with: Downloadable STV Updates for v6.6. This topic is for STV updates; to update SageTV, you need to install the latest version of SageTV.

- Andy

[sleonard]

I got a system message saying that STV 2009090901 is available and came here to check the changes first but found no mention. Maybe I'm too early?

S

[Opus4]

Originally Posted by sleonard

I got a system message saying that STV 2009090901 is available and came here to check the changes first but found no mention. Maybe I'm too early?

No, you aren't early. Part of the test was to see how well the STV Update system message from the previous STV update worked.

I'll post the normal update info later, but you can see the change list in SageTV by starting the update process. It will show you the changes & you can decide whether to continue.

- Andy

[Opus4]

By now, anyone using the previous STV update (2009090401) should have received a system message that an STV update is available, unless STV updates aren't avaialble from within SageTV because of using Vista with UAC enabled.

A downloadable STV update is available -- go to Detailed Setup -> Advanced -> Check for STV Update.

The v6.6.1/v6.6.2 STV file set 2009090401 will be updated to version 2009090901, updating the default STV with these changes:

6.6.2.10 -- 2009090901

1. Added short description for built-in AR modes in AR selection dialog during playback.
   
   
2. Added "More by People in Show" option to pop-up dialog for videos. Can be used to find more airings by a person in a show or to add/adjust the person's Favorite(s).

Note: If you are using Vista, the STV update option may not be available. If you are unable to use the downloadable STV update within the SageTV v6.6.2 UI, you can manually install the update:

1. Download the update file:
   2009090901.zip
   
   
2. Make backup copies of this file: SageTV3.xml, found in <SageTV install path>\SageTV\STVs\SageTV3
   
   
3. Unzip the file to you SageTV install directory where SageTV.exe is located, making sure to preserve the zip file's directory structure. This will overwrite SageTV3.xml in <SageTV install path>\SageTV\STVs\SageTV3. Make sure the updated file does not end up in Vista's VirtualStore.
   
   
4. Restart SageTV or reload the default STV (SageTV3.xml) in the SageTV UI at Detailed Setup -> Advanced.

The STV version will be listed in System Information as v6.6.2.10.

- Andy