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Need Help Getting Hoster 5.04 to Work.
I thought that if I stayed away from trying to get the new Hoster to work for a few months, it would magically start working. When i tried it again today....Nope, no such luck.....Memories of utter frustration re-appeared and I confirmed without a doubt that I'm still stupid, and Hoster is still a piece of crap!
Over and Out! Last edited by ddouglass; November 30th, 2011 at 04:04 PM. |
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Re: Still a piece of crap
Your posted comments do not give us a clue of how to help you.
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Roy. Test Laptop: Windows 10 Home Premium 64bit. Acer Aspire 5738G Intel core 2 Duo T6600 ATI Graphics 500Mb dedicated. 4Gb Memory 500 Gb SSD Drive. K-lite Mega version 1205 Show Backup: Windows 10 Acer Aspire Touch Screen V15, Intel core i5, Iris Graphics 6100 up to 8277mb dynamic video, 16Gb memory, 1 TB hybrid HDD. K-lite Mega pac. Show Computer: Windows 10, Dell Inspiron 15 7000, CPU I7-855OU, Ram 8GB, Graphics UHD620 + Nvidea GeForce 940MX, Hard Drive SSD 256GB + 1GB internal. |
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Re: Still a piece of crap
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All you have done is post emotions, no facts. Here's a fact... tens of thousands of users are SUCCESSFULLY using Hoster for many functions. That pretty well disproves it is not as you say "a piece of c...". You have used Hoster since July 10, 2005. I don't remember you being so insulting in the past, so I assume you have used it for the past 6 years. If you care to post what you are trying to do, we'll help you. But if you want to continue insulting MTU and others here willing to help you, don't expect anything. Hope you can stop blaming yourself and MTU and let us help you. |
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Re: Still a piece of crap
I have not tried to use Hoster 5.01 since the last time I posted several months ago. I am considering getting a new laptop for Christmas. The one that I loaded the Hoster upgrade on was new at the time, and I could not get the program to send the playfile to the television screen. That has been the root of most of my frustration with trying to use Hoster again since I quit using version 3 point something.
I would like some information as to what a new computer will need to operate the program. Specifically, what brand of processor works best AMD or Intel? What type or brand of video card works best? What operating system is best, I am sure that only Windows 7 is available on new units now, will I have to make all the software changes I tried last time to W7? Do either one of the processor chipsets have the ability to send the video out to a tv? How much ram works best? Anything else you can tell me will help make a decision. I rerally would like to use Hoster again, but until it I am able to get it properly installed on a unit that will operate it, I will continue to be frustrated and continue using my old roxbox program. Thank you in advance for any help. |
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Re: Still a piece of crap
Jock,
Sorry to hear you are having such a hard time getting this great software to work for you. What i do, is make a forum search for the basic info you're looking for. These questions have been discussed many times on here. Dale, roy, and other members have answered these questions dozen of times. So just because someone doesn't come running to your immediate aid, doesn't mean customer support is lacking. I think you will find a wealth of setup, and performace info is just a click away within the pages right here. I try my best to find what i'm looking for on the forum before i ask for help. But remember help is just a short click away as admin has said. Good luck in getting up and running. Most of the time, not always, but most of the time you will find hoster will not work correctly because of operator error, or computer problems, and associated programs hindering it's performace. And of course you must make the changes to windows7 operating systems. Hoster is steady as a rock on windows7. I hope you get up and running soon. George |
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Did you have the second screen TV working OK with version 3.xxx. Did the computer in question have dual graphics capability ? If so which brand of graphics card was it using ? What sort of connection did you have from the laptop to TV, VGA, HDMI, Svideo, etc? Might be able to help if you state the computer model, Windows version, graphics card, amount of ram on board. With the latest Windows 7 computers I should look for 4 GB ram, a second VGA out port as it seems some are HDMI only and at least 3 usb ports. The faster the processor the better, problems do seem to occur more with the Nvidea graphics cards than the ATI. The hard drive size is not too much problem as most users keep their music files on an external usb drive.
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Roy. Test Laptop: Windows 10 Home Premium 64bit. Acer Aspire 5738G Intel core 2 Duo T6600 ATI Graphics 500Mb dedicated. 4Gb Memory 500 Gb SSD Drive. K-lite Mega version 1205 Show Backup: Windows 10 Acer Aspire Touch Screen V15, Intel core i5, Iris Graphics 6100 up to 8277mb dynamic video, 16Gb memory, 1 TB hybrid HDD. K-lite Mega pac. Show Computer: Windows 10, Dell Inspiron 15 7000, CPU I7-855OU, Ram 8GB, Graphics UHD620 + Nvidea GeForce 940MX, Hard Drive SSD 256GB + 1GB internal. Last edited by Roy Dennis; November 27th, 2011 at 01:34 PM. |
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Roy, I did not have any issues with extending the screen to a second screen until I got the new computer to load the upgraded version of Hoster onto. It does not have s-video out, so I got an adapter cord to plug in to the VGA port on the new computer and it converts to either s-video or RCA composite yellow end. I tried both ends and it will not transfer the video to the second screen. I can get the second screen to show up on the "adjust resolution" screen, but it will not "identify" the second screen ie. the television screen, and that seems to be the root of my problem. I do not want to get a new comnputer just to run karaoke on in my basement a few times a year, but I'm not sure even a new computer will solve this issue. What does everyone else use to transfer the video to the tv screen? I'm sure that most of the newer units do not support s-video any more so what could be the solution for me. I really want to try Hoster again, but so far, I am relegated to using my old faithful laptop and another brand of KJ sofware. Any suggestions on the VGA problem?
John |
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If you just used one of these cables that you see advertised that is where your problem is, they don't work.
You need a VGA to video converter. I don't know which part of the world your from but if you search the internet you find something in your area like this: http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...t=1#largeimage This is vga in with outputs for RCA video or s-video or vga. there are various people advertising these the brand names may be different but if it looks like this it should fit the bill. Alternately does the computer have HDMI out and your TV HDMI in then you just need an HDMI cable to connect them. If you use this type of connection you may need info on making the audio still go to your amp instead of the TV, just ask and we will advise you.
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Roy. Test Laptop: Windows 10 Home Premium 64bit. Acer Aspire 5738G Intel core 2 Duo T6600 ATI Graphics 500Mb dedicated. 4Gb Memory 500 Gb SSD Drive. K-lite Mega version 1205 Show Backup: Windows 10 Acer Aspire Touch Screen V15, Intel core i5, Iris Graphics 6100 up to 8277mb dynamic video, 16Gb memory, 1 TB hybrid HDD. K-lite Mega pac. Show Computer: Windows 10, Dell Inspiron 15 7000, CPU I7-855OU, Ram 8GB, Graphics UHD620 + Nvidea GeForce 940MX, Hard Drive SSD 256GB + 1GB internal. |
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Roy, Thanks, that is what I suspected was the issue. The computer I am looking to purchase is a Toshiba brand, but when I went on their site, and looked at the specs, it did not say VGA out it said RGB out and also HDMI out. Is RGB the same as VGA? If not, will the converter you suggested work anyway? Will I need a specialized cord to send signal from the converter to the tv? The tv only has an RCA composite video in jack on it.
John |
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Re: Still a piece of crap
The converter I described usually comes with all the leads with it, which is a VGA lead input, an RCA video out and a s-video out plus a usb lead to power it. The one I showed is only for use with VGA out of Laptop.
I'm not familiar with RGB out from a computer so can't advise perhaps someone else will know and answer this for you. There are converters for HDMI to RCA video that others on this forum have used but I have not personally used one.
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Roy. Test Laptop: Windows 10 Home Premium 64bit. Acer Aspire 5738G Intel core 2 Duo T6600 ATI Graphics 500Mb dedicated. 4Gb Memory 500 Gb SSD Drive. K-lite Mega version 1205 Show Backup: Windows 10 Acer Aspire Touch Screen V15, Intel core i5, Iris Graphics 6100 up to 8277mb dynamic video, 16Gb memory, 1 TB hybrid HDD. K-lite Mega pac. Show Computer: Windows 10, Dell Inspiron 15 7000, CPU I7-855OU, Ram 8GB, Graphics UHD620 + Nvidea GeForce 940MX, Hard Drive SSD 256GB + 1GB internal. |
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Re: Still a piece of crap
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RGB is usually 3 separate RCA connectors (one for each color) but then Toshiba may be calling a VGA plug an RGB though I cannot think of any reason why they would do that.
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Re: Still a piece of crap
Toshiba 15.6" Satellite P755-S5268 Laptop PC:
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Re: Still a piece of crap
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Looks like the computer that you are looking at ( Toshiba P755-S5268 ) has what Roy & Dale have expressed. The RGB port looks like a VGA port to me, even though two different sites expressed it differently: http://www.bing.com/shopping/toshiba...68&FORM=CMSMSP The VGA cord that you originally purchased is not what you need! ( I bought one too! ) I use the VGA converter/adaptor that Roy has recommended, and it ships with all adaptor cables. The HDMI port will be best if you are only connecting to a single flat screen... otherwise I use the converter to splice the singers screen and run to as many tv's/monitors that my venue requires... I use rca video cables for long runs of multiple monitors/tv's, and HDMI for a single flat screen monitor, because of the price of HDMI cables of longer lengths... and because using the HDMI port has the effect of blocking or cancelling the other types of outputs/connections ie. S-Video, RCA, RGB, etc. Good Luck, and keep the faith... Hoster is rock solid... it's just something that you probably overlooked when your set-up changed!
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Re: Still a piece of crap
Just to add to this post, I have been looking at this model and got a screen shot which I attach of this so called RGB port and it does look exactly like a VGA port to me.
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Roy. Test Laptop: Windows 10 Home Premium 64bit. Acer Aspire 5738G Intel core 2 Duo T6600 ATI Graphics 500Mb dedicated. 4Gb Memory 500 Gb SSD Drive. K-lite Mega version 1205 Show Backup: Windows 10 Acer Aspire Touch Screen V15, Intel core i5, Iris Graphics 6100 up to 8277mb dynamic video, 16Gb memory, 1 TB hybrid HDD. K-lite Mega pac. Show Computer: Windows 10, Dell Inspiron 15 7000, CPU I7-855OU, Ram 8GB, Graphics UHD620 + Nvidea GeForce 940MX, Hard Drive SSD 256GB + 1GB internal. |
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Well, I didn't want to take a chance that the RGB and the VGA port were the same, even thought they do look identical, so I ordered a different computer last night, the specs are: Acer 17.3" AS7750-6423 Laptop PC:
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Re: Still a piece of crap
Looks like you are on the right track. I think either one of them would have worked. And yes the RGB as Toshiba calls it is really a VGA out.
I am going to change the title of this thread since things have calmed down and you are getting the help you need.
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