# Channels DVR **URL:** https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/c/devicesupport/channels-dvr/21.md [Latest](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/tags.md) --- ## [Enabling Metadata to work with MCEBuddy on Channels DVR](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/enabling-metadata-to-work-with-mcebuddy-on-channels-dvr/1009)
**Author:** [@Goose](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Goose)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2017, 12:20am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/enabling-metadata-to-work-with-mcebuddy-on-channels-dvr/1009 "2017-11-26T00:20:02Z")
Run this command: Invoke-WebRequest -Method put http://127.0.0.1:8089/dvr/hacks/mcebuddy Replace the IP address above with the IP address of your server. --- ## [How to setup MCEBuddy with ChannelsDVR](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-setup-mcebuddy-with-channelsdvr/5163)
**Author:** [@Goose](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Goose)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2023, 12:52pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-setup-mcebuddy-with-channelsdvr/5163 "2023-10-15T12:52:35Z")
Originally by @BJ\_Safdie I looked around for a “Dummies” guide to setting up MCEBuddy for my Channels DVR. I found some posts with general advice, but nothing as detailed as I wanted. After experimenting, I got MCEBu… --- ## [About the Channels DVR category](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/about-the-channels-dvr-category/49)
**Author:** [@mcebuddy2x](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mcebuddy2x)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [Channels DVR file rename won't remove dates](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/channels-dvr-file-rename-wont-remove-dates/4811)
**Author:** [@catdroid](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/catdroid)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2022, 2:57pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/channels-dvr-file-rename-wont-remove-dates/4811 "2022-09-04T14:57:34Z")
EDIT: NEVERMIND. I didnt’ have ‘export mcebuddy json’ checked in channels. Guessing that will fix it. I’m looking for help with my file renaming. I am unable to remove the original broadcast date and aired date & time f… --- ## [Is JSON file automatically used?](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/is-json-file-automatically-used/4663)
**Author:** [@joyous](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/joyous)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 5:32pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/is-json-file-automatically-used/4663 "2022-04-13T17:32:18Z")
Wondering do I need to set up something specific or just have MCEBuddy monitor a folder? Its monitoring and removing ads but what I don’t know is if its reading the JSON from GetChannels or just simply using ComSkip? --- ## [New to MCEBuddy - not working with tv shows](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/new-to-mcebuddy-not-working-with-tv-shows/4226)
**Author:** [@jndcatfarmer](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/jndcatfarmer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2021, 1:14pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/new-to-mcebuddy-not-working-with-tv-shows/4226 "2021-03-25T13:14:03Z")
I am a new user of MCEBuddy. I have used Channels DVR for about 6 months now. I recently obtained a windows laptop, so I am trying to learn to use MCEbuddy. I have had pretty good luck getting it to work with movies, wit… --- ## [Processing delayed until reboot; CPU and Memory allocations for Virtualbox guest for MceBuddy conversions](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/processing-delayed-until-reboot-cpu-and-memory-allocations-for-virtualbox-guest-for-mcebuddy-conversions/4218)
**Author:** [@pbillings](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/pbillings)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2021, 8:25pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/processing-delayed-until-reboot-cpu-and-memory-allocations-for-virtualbox-guest-for-mcebuddy-conversions/4218 "2021-03-19T20:25:27Z")
I have a pretty powerful machine Win10 Pro machine (i7-10700 w 64gb RAM) that I primarily use for Plex Media Server, Channels DVR and Playon, with MCEbuddy processing of Channels DVR recordings. I like MceBuddy, but have… --- ## [Shorten Movie name removing channels info](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/shorten-movie-name-removing-channels-info/3919)
**Author:** [@txdave98](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/txdave98)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 8:10pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/shorten-movie-name-removing-channels-info/3919 "2020-10-04T20:10:53Z")
IS there a way I can shorten the channels name, removing the end information. For Ex. 1500 Steps (2014) 2020-07-02-1229 renamed to 1500 Steps (2014)? Thanks