the information where your media (movies, series, videos, music, etc.) are stored. The most important global setting is the definition of media sources, i.e. media sources and server settings), or local, i.e. Contrary to MediaPortal 1 all further configuration is done inside the client GUI and no extra configuration tool is required. Settings can be of global nature that apply to all clients (e.g. Once you have finished the TV setup you're ready to configure the 'rest' of your MediaPortal 2 System. The database handling is done internally by the MediaPortal 2 Server and database configuration actions in a MediaPortal 1 tutorial can be safely skipped when applied to MediaPortal 2.

The main technical difference consists of the underlying database structure with MediaPortal 2 using a single lean and efficient database in comparison to MP1 that requires a full blown SQL server (MySQL or MSSQLExpress). You may therefore follow any available MediaPortal 1 setup guide or tutorial, which will also apply to the TV setup of MediaPortal 2. The configuration of the TV section is very similar to the one in MediaPortal 1. We recommend to start with the TV Setup, if you want to use the Live TV and Recording features of MediaPortal 2. Tool to transfer media infos from MP1 to MP2: ForumĪfter you have successfully installed MediaPortal 2 you need to configure a few things to get full benefit out of your new HTPC system.If you are a German user, Lehmden's Tutorial 'Der Einstieg in MediaPortal 2 (nicht nur) für Umsteiger von MP1' is highly recommended.

If you have not installed MediaPortal 2 yet , see Getting Started > Installing MediaPortal 2.If you do not wish or need to use a feature, you may skip that step or section.

But of course there are a few minor things to consider. This includes using the most common default settings and the possibility to run and use Media Portal 2 without doing lots of configurations. Basically we designed MediaPortal 2 to be as user friendly and intuitive as possible. These step-by-step Setup Guides will help you to get MediaPortal 2 up and running with basic features.

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