Setup second instance of Channels DVR Server on Windows PC

Channels DVR Server
#1

I don't know if I should have created adifferent thread but the mods canfeel free to move it

CNN is my main focus and I have it recording simulatenously from my remote HD Homerun prime plus from an IPTVlineup

If I try to record yet a second separate IPTV source for CNN it won't let me record it because it already says it's recording which I did not initiate! Sometimes the file becomescorreupted too hence the desire for a diff instance and path and port

I would like to populate a second and distinct instance of Channels DVR (Same credentials same server) on 8090 and pointing it to a adifferent folder on my separate drive.

How might I accomplish this?

Many Thanks !!!

How can I use channels in my remote Plex server inside my Channels DVR Server?
#2

What device and OS are you currently running Channels DVR on?

#3

Windows 11 PC top of the line CPU

#4 
channels-dvr --help

Usage of ./channels-dvr:
-dir string
 working directory for runtime data and logs
-host string
 bind address for local web interface
-port int
 port for local web interface (default 8089)
-safety-check
 run safety check and exit

The default you're currently running is -dir c:/programdata/channelsdvr/data -port 8089

So you would run the second instance with something like this

channels-dvr -dir c:/programdata/channelsdvr/data2 -port 8090

Then setup the second one to record to a different directory than the first one.

#5

Would it populate with same sources that are tied on the first instance? I'd like it isolated

I'm not adept with command prompts

If ican't figure it out might put Channels on separate PC

#6

It will be a new install. You'll have to setup the sources on it.

#7

Ahhh okay, thnx

Now to see if icancomplete this task. Wish i could just run another .exe of channels but alas

#8

If you have trouble, post back and one of the devs, or someone running multiple DVR's on windows can help.

I run seven Channels DVR Servers, but they're running in containers on my Synology NAS.

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#9

Thank you!

You're an expert, I'm not
Skill level with command prompts minimal

Thanks again!

#10

Not sure how you would ensure it starts on a boot up if running it from command line, except maybe creating a Windows Task that runs at boot to launch it.

You'll probably be better off just installing it on a second PC then.

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#11

something you may want to explore, and would work since it's not using gracenote.
similar to what I do with msnow

#EXTINF:-1 channel-id="30.356" channel-number="30.356" tvg-name="MSNow30" tvc-guide-description="MSNow News" tvc-guide-placeholders="1800" tvc-guide-placeholders-grouping="title" tvc-guide-title="MSNow30 News" tvc-guide-tags="MSNow, News",MSNOW30
http://minipc:8089/devices/ANY/channels/356/stream.mpg?format=ts&codec=copy

you would need to specify the source like so
http://minipc:8089/devices/M3U-ah4c0-dtv/channels/356/stream.mpg?format=ts&codec=copy

mines setup for 30min recordings, all under the 'show' MSNow30 News so autoplay works from hour to hour.
you can set it for hour long if you want, and title them based on source

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#12

What is Gracenote?

#13

All I want for Christmas is a CNN slate stream (Static picture instead of commercials)

#14

the stationid is a gracenote database number to populate the guide with programming.
#EXTINF:-1 channel-id="202" channel-number="202" tvc-guide-stationid="58646",CNN
my setup for msnow is pretty close since it does 30min chunks comskip can keep up a little better. I watch delayed until caught up then watch something else or go do something else for a while. (time saver really)

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#15

The guide data provider for Channels DVR Gracenote | World Leader in Entertainment Data & Services

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