MP-TvViewer is a lightweight, open-source TV player utility designed specifically for MediaPortal, a popular Windows-based media center application. Heavily inspired by the minimalist design of Media Player Classic, it provides a fast, standalone interface to watch and manage television without needing to launch the full, resource-heavy MediaPortal interface.
Originally developed and hosted on Google Code, MP-TvViewer functions as a niche desktop client for users who handle their home entertainment through a centralized TV server. Core Features
Lightweight & Portable: Operates as a compact executable file that does not demand significant system resources.
EPG Integration: Displays the Electronic Program Guide (EPG) pulled directly from your TV channels.
VLC-Backed Streaming: Utilizes embedded VLC binaries to handle backend video processing and network streaming reliably.
Recording Management: Allows you to schedule, start, and manage TV recordings directly from the program guide interface.
TV Client Control: Functions seamlessly as a remote desktop client, connecting directly to the main MediaPortal TV Server configuration over a local network. Technical Context & Requirements
Because MP-TvViewer is a legacy tool (with its core development peaking in the early 2010s), setting it up typically requires configuring MediaPortal Web Services (MPWebServices) to route the media stream correctly. Users must ensure the streaming URL inside the application matches the exact IP address and port of the active backend TV Server.
If you are looking to manage or watch MediaPortal TV on modern setups, you may also want to explore active alternatives like MPTvScheduler for mobile devices or the official web interface extension, MPExtended WebMediaPortal.
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