Audio and video not synched?

Sometimes the video and audio might not be synched and this can be easily rectified.
When playing a video you can bring up the on-screen-display (OSD) and adjust the Audio Offset.  This will adjust how long the audio is delayed or advanced in relation to the video.
But how do you get to this Audio Offset whilst playing a video? First you need to bring up the OSD like below:

If you are using Yatse then access the OSD by press AND hold the icon below (if you just press then you get info to do with codecs):

If you are using a wireless keyboard then depress and release the m key.
Once the OSD is displayed then navigate to the sound icon like below:

Select the sound icon and you will see a display like below:

Select the Audio Offset and the display will look like below:

Now you can adjust the offset. It takes a little time to get it right but does make things perfect. Use the back key to get rid of the display.

1 Channel/PrimeWire latest

A 1Channel update is currently being tested before being deployed.  The first thing that you will notice is a new launch icon as above on your TV screen.  The new software will automatically update for you in a few days.

On November 21st UK ISPS - BT, Sky, Virgin Media, O2 , EE and TalkTalk began blocking websites including PrimeWire (formerly 1Channel).  By November 23rd UK users were accessing PrimeWire as "normal" through proxy servers.  There are two proxy servers currently being used to access PrimeWire through the UK ISPs; http://primewireproxy.co.uk and 1channel.occupyuk.co.uk

Instructions on using these proxy servers will follow shortly. Our initial testing indicates that interfacing to the current proxy servers work reasonably well but is not 100% perfect.  Once a server (i.e. Putlocker) has been selected to view content things works just like before because the proxy server is no longer being used.

1Channel and PFTV blocked

The Heads Up we gave to you has now happened.

Virgin Media have just replied to our Tweet.

Confirmation that 1Channel and PFTV are now being blocked.  Lets see what unfolds.

UK ISPs ordered to block 1Channel

Heads Up....

Access to some streaming sites will be blocked by UK ISPs because of a new ruling.  This could impact access to Project-Free TV and 1Channel by the end of November.

Lets see what unfolds :)

Connecting to a BT Hub

Some of you have been reporting difficulties connecting through a BT Hub4 or BT Hub5.

Try this:

1. Login to router
2. Goto advanced settings
3. Home network
4. Smart setup
5. Disable smart setup.

Your OpenView should now work perfectly.

IceFilms back to normal

IceFilms is back to normal BUT there may be some issues with the domain name as time ticks on.

You can always check ff the domain name is working by typing the following URL into a browser and see if you get the IceFilms website:

http://www.icefilms.info/

If it works in your browser then it should work in OpenView.

The issue is out of our control but we will keep you updated.

Icefilms not showing content

There is currently a problem with the domain name of the IceFilms site.  This problem causes no content to be displayed.  The problem will be fixed shortly.

October Software Update

Yes it is November and things are a tad late because more testing was needed!

To get the update, all you need to do is reboot your OpenView.

Be VERY patient if you see the file root system being patched, this could take 30 minutes!

No new major features but a lot of improvements.

If you’ve experienced a slow down with this update, just reboot your Raspberry Pi twice and you’ll be back to normal speed!