GISTV for Microsoft Windows Vista Media Center - V2.0.0.0

A new version of mceGISTV will be released Monday, December 22, 2008. This version allows you to use the same account as you now use for the GISTV.ca website. This provides the capability to synchronize your profile between the three different mediums; GISTV.ca, mceGISTV and mobileGISTV. Also, an account is now required to view adult channels. You still have the option to skip the sign in but you will not be able to view adult channels. To create your account, please choose 'Sign Up' from the top right corner of the GISTV.ca website.

Basics of GISTV for Microsoft Media Center

After installation, you will find GISTV for Microsoft Media Center under 'Online Media' -> 'Program Library' in Microsoft Media Center or under the TV + Movies category.

Keyboard / Remote Commands

When watching a channel:

Enter Button
The 'Enter' button/key will return to last channel viewed.

Left Button
Will show the MENU.

Down Button
Will show / hide the channel info bar at the bottom of the screen.

Clear Button
Will set / unset the currently viewed channel to your favorites.

When in the MENU

Right Button
Will take you out of the MENU to the channel viewing window.

There are three ways to filter channels.

Genre
The first sidebar selection in the MENU is the Genre filter. Selecting a Genre (by using the UP/DOWN buttons/keys) and clicking the ENTER button/key will filter the channels based on the selected genre.

Language
The second sidebar selection in the MENU is the Language filter. Selecting a language (by using the UP/DOWN buttons/keys) and clicking the ENTER button/key will filter the channels based on the selected language.

Country
The third sidebar selection in the MENU is the Country filter. Selecting a Country (by using the UP/DOWN buttons/keys) and clicking the ENTER button/key will filter the channels based on the selected country.

Favorites
The fourth sidebar selection in the MENU is the Favorites filter. Clicking on this selection will show all of your favorite channels. All changes that you have set as favorites will be highlighted in green. Click on the 'Record' button to set / unset a channel as your favorite.

Known Issues

No known issues at this time.

Upcoming Enhancements

1. Profile Syncronization
2. Improved Help
3. Search
4. Full TV guide.
5. Personal Video Recorder (PVR)
6. Scheduled recording

How do I get GISTV for Microsoft Media Center?

Versions:

Self-Extracting Zip Files

mceGISTV_2.0.0.0.exe

NOTE: This version only works with Microsoft Media Center for Vista.