Google tells me it is an Enhanced Video Renderer
I'd got that far!
Just wondering why it's better than what XP can do, as Google also seems to suggest that it can be enabled in XP, but I just wanted to know what the differences are?
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I'd got that far!
Just wondering why it's better than what XP can do, as Google also seems to suggest that it can be enabled in XP, but I just wanted to know what the differences are?
Right, got most of the software side setup, but struggling with the Ati HDMI audio now!
Trying to set up a HD3470 with DVI to HDMI output, although it's currently connected to VGA if that makes any difference?
I've tried various drivers, both Realtek and Ati, and my device manager shows 'Ati HDMI Audio' under Sound, video and game controllers, along with 'Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for HD' under system devices.
The problems start when I go into my Sounds and audio devices tab, where it simply states 'No audio device'!
MediaPortal won't play any DVD's as it crashes with an AC3 error, I assume this is down to the lack of detected sound hardware?
Any help much appreciated, preferably before I do a gravity test on it!
Trying to set up a HD3470 with DVI to HDMI output, although it's currently connected to VGA if that makes any difference?
I've tried various drivers, both Realtek and Ati, and my device manager shows 'Ati HDMI Audio' under Sound, video and game controllers, along with 'Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for HD' under system devices.
The problems start when I go into my Sounds and audio devices tab, where it simply states 'No audio device'!
MediaPortal won't play any DVD's as it crashes with an AC3 error, I assume this is down to the lack of detected sound hardware?
Any help much appreciated, preferably before I do a gravity test on it!
What's EVR then? And what does it do that can't be done on XP? Cheers.
eliminates tearing completely, about the only renderer that does and EVR is only done in hardware under Vista.
Thanks for the info. Back with XP for now, see how that goes, might just wait until Windows 7 if I come across any tearing issues.
PS, bump for my Ati HDMI audio woes!
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As far as file handling goes I haven't had any problems at all. Like I said, you don't need to install any codecs, XBMC uses the built in FFmpeg, which has played anything I've thrown at it so far (including 1080p h264 files).
I agree that MP isn't ugly, it's just XBMC is that little bit more slick and polished.
There's always a LiveCD if you want to give XBMC a go without making any changes to your current config - I can't say how good/bad this is though as I've never tried it.
Tried everything, think I'm getting somewhere now at last though!
Uninstalled everything, reinstalled Ati Catalyst 8.2 instead of 9.1 as I read somewhere that it was the last Catalyst driver to support HDMI audio, and I can now select 'ati hd audio rear output' in my sound and audio device manager, is this as it should be?
In my device manager, I now have an Ati Function Manager for High Definition Audio, ATI A401, whereas before it was an Ati HDMI Audio Device.
Tried everything, think I'm getting somewhere now at last though!
Uninstalled everything, reinstalled Ati Catalyst 8.2 instead of 9.1 as I read somewhere that it was the last Catalyst driver to support HDMI audio, and I can now select 'ati hd audio rear output' in my sound and audio device manager, is this as it should be?
In my device manager, I now have an Ati Function Manager for High Definition Audio, ATI A401, whereas before it was an Ati HDMI Audio Device.
yes i think thats how it should be.
I've heard of people having problems getting HDMI audio out via DVI > HDMI. Im sorry i cant be much help as i have a dedicated HDMI port on my mobo so getting audio out is a little different for me.
As a pointer, im using ATI 8.2 with Realtek R2.10 with ATI HDMI Audio Device R2.13
As far as file handling goes I haven't had any problems at all. Like I said, you don't need to install any codecs, XBMC uses the built in FFmpeg, which has played anything I've thrown at it so far (including 1080p h264 files).
I agree that MP isn't ugly, it's just XBMC is that little bit more slick and polished.
There's always a LiveCD if you want to give XBMC a go without making any changes to your current config - I can't say how good/bad this is though as I've never tried it.
might give it a whirl later tonight and see how it goes, must admit some of the screenies i saw a few mths back looked very nice indeed.
sometimes we just stick with what we know
had a quick play around in XBMC on my main pc just earlier and it's certainly a slick interface and a nice all round media player, definitely got the edge on MP for looks.
trouble is that it seems XBMC just isn't flexible enough - not nearly enough control for the music player for one....no equalizer, can't set bitrates for output etc ...as i use ASIO with my XonarDX into my DAC i need to output 24bit from the player so i won't even get any sound through XBMC.
it feels like the music player gets no love from the devs, it's too basic for anybody whose half serious about their music playback.
similarly it's lack of support for external video codecs/apps natively hurts it for ppl that are serious about getting the best out of their gear.
good allrounder is XBMC but i think it definitely suffers from its OS portability, it's pretty close to being an outstanding program but not quite there yet for me....shame.
trouble is that it seems XBMC just isn't flexible enough - not nearly enough control for the music player for one....no equalizer, can't set bitrates for output etc ...as i use ASIO with my XonarDX into my DAC i need to output 24bit from the player so i won't even get any sound through XBMC.
it feels like the music player gets no love from the devs, it's too basic for anybody whose half serious about their music playback.
similarly it's lack of support for external video codecs/apps natively hurts it for ppl that are serious about getting the best out of their gear.
good allrounder is XBMC but i think it definitely suffers from its OS portability, it's pretty close to being an outstanding program but not quite there yet for me....shame.
Guys I need help !! Here is my situation :
I've bought a new TV : 42PX80, it did not arrive yet but I'm waiting for it eagerly
I don't have a HTPC per se, I'm going to use my gaming PC to hook it on my Tv and play movies etc.. But my PC will also be plugged to my LCD computer screen. Is it possible to use mediaportal with two screens?
I was planning to plug it thru the VGA cable, is there any better way or is this optimal, my mobo does not have anything else but DVI? I noticed my GFX (8800 GTS) does have an HDTV-OUT could that be better? Also concerning the sound, at the moment I have a 5.1 connected to my computer on my integrated mobo, I was wondering if I could use the SPD/IF out on my mobo to connect another sound system to act as the sound system for the TV.
I need some on which player I should use, at the moment I'm using VLC but noticed nobody uses it in this thread so I'm considering using the Media Player classic Home Cinema edition but I don't know which codec I'd need? Could anyone help me on this point please?
Also I'm planning to buy a Media Center Remote control, could you guys confirm this will work with media portal?
I've bought a new TV : 42PX80, it did not arrive yet but I'm waiting for it eagerly
I don't have a HTPC per se, I'm going to use my gaming PC to hook it on my Tv and play movies etc.. But my PC will also be plugged to my LCD computer screen. Is it possible to use mediaportal with two screens?
I was planning to plug it thru the VGA cable, is there any better way or is this optimal, my mobo does not have anything else but DVI? I noticed my GFX (8800 GTS) does have an HDTV-OUT could that be better? Also concerning the sound, at the moment I have a 5.1 connected to my computer on my integrated mobo, I was wondering if I could use the SPD/IF out on my mobo to connect another sound system to act as the sound system for the TV.
I need some on which player I should use, at the moment I'm using VLC but noticed nobody uses it in this thread so I'm considering using the Media Player classic Home Cinema edition but I don't know which codec I'd need? Could anyone help me on this point please?
Also I'm planning to buy a Media Center Remote control, could you guys confirm this will work with media portal?
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Can't wait for my parts coming tomorrow for my HTPC
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Guys I need help !! Here is my situation :
I've bought a new TV : 42PX80, it did not arrive yet but I'm waiting for it eagerly
I don't have a HTPC per se, I'm going to use my gaming PC to hook it on my Tv and play movies etc.. But my PC will also be plugged to my LCD computer screen. Is it possible to use mediaportal with two screens?
yes, in the options there a button to select which screen u want it to boot from
VGA is ok, obviously its not HDCP so blu-ray would be problematic, but can be sorted with ANYDVD HD.
Personnaly I would go DVI > HDMI lead
I use a SPDIF cable to my A/V reciever for DD & DTS 5.1
ffdshow tryouts. see photoshops original post for a setup guide
MCE remote works perfectly.
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Can anyone help me. I still can't get cover art or any info to display. Doesn't matter which skin I use. It just shows folders. Any idea, I've done the database in MP setup and it's all populated and with cover art. Very confused.
I would use moving pictures plugins, its a lot better. If your dead set on the default plugin, I can't help as I used moving pictures from the get go.
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One more thing
Does this works for all files type or do I need an alternative for H.264? (CoreAVC?)
I believe it does.
I install ffdshow tryouts, PowerDVD (HD codecs) and makovoski (spelling).
http://code.google.com/p/moving-pictures/
No it doesnt support tv series, you will need the TV series plugin, that one is found on mediaportal site. They look similar in appearance but are seperate plugins.
Read photoshops opening posts, they explain everything really well