Play DVD Navigation does not work - Page 2

Doron · 2007-05-13, 21:37

My impression is that the problem is that when watching the DVD menu the picture is actually frozen, but MP continues to work. Trying to go back directly to MP menu is usually impossible. Playing a chapter and then from the video going back to MP menu works.

CHli · 2007-05-13, 23:12

pressing stop on my remote always bring back MP here

Doron · 2007-05-14, 00:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHli

pressing stop on my remote always bring back MP here

Also from the DVD menu?

Marcusb · 2007-05-14, 03:51

the known problem is that if you are trying to watch a copy protected DVD (which most commercial ones are) then the free codecs cannot decode the signal as to do so means you have to pay license fees.
The solution is to use a commercial codec like Nvidia, WinDVD or PowerDVD.

This problem shows itself as all the "warning" menus working properly, then a black sceen when you get to the menu. MP is still responsive, but hard to control since you cant tell where the controls are, due to the black screen.

TRy using a commercial codec and see if this fixes your issue...

CHli · 2007-05-14, 08:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doron

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHli

pressing stop on my remote always bring back MP here

Also from the DVD menu?

Yes ! But I'm using mounted ISO perhaps it behaves differently !

dmeglio · 2007-07-10, 03:09

In my case, as my report clearly said, I'm using the MS Windows Vista Codec, so it is a commercial codec. Anyone else have any suggestions?

Marcusb · 2007-07-10, 05:00

Hi Dmeglio,

I wasn't replying to your post, I was replying to the slight tangent where people were talking about the known issues.

For your problem, there isn't a mouse cursor in MP DVD navigation, but try using the arrow keys instead.
I think this is a result of the fact that normal DVD navigation is done by arrow buttons, not a mouse. I know it seems strange when using a PC though. It's designed mostly for remote controls though.

dmeglio · 2007-07-10, 14:47

I think you misunderstand my problem. It does not involve a mouse at all. I am using a remote that is properly configured to use the keyboard arrows.

The problem is that there is NO visual change when I navigate. For example, say I'm in the scene selection screen. I highlight, by pressing the down arrow, "Chapter 2." On my regular DVD player (standalone device) I see Chapter 2. On MP, it does not become bold nor underlined when I select it.

Laban · 2007-08-13, 19:03

Got the exact same problem. No bolding, underlines of the selected items in the DVD. (Using the latest SVN's).

TV-Server Version:
MediaPortal Version:
MediaPortal Skin: BlueTwo
Windows Version: Vista 32 bit
CPU Type: Intel Core 2 Duo
HDD: Samsung Spinpoint, 200 GB
Memory: 4 Gb DDR2
Motherboard: Asus P5L 1394
Motherboard Chipset: Intel 775
Motherboard Bios: Intel ?
Video Card: Nvidia 8500 GT
Video Card Driver: 158.24
Sound Card: built-in
Sound Card AC3: coaxial out
Sound Card Driver:
1. TV Card: Technotrend S-3200
1. TV Card Type: DVB-S
1. TV Card Driver: 5.0.0.2
2. TV Card:
2. TV Card Type:
2. TV Card Driver:
3. TV Card:
3. TV Card Type:
3. TV Card Driver:
4. TV Card:
4. TV Card Type:
4. TV Card Driver:
MPEG2 Video Codec: Cyberlink PowerDVD 7.3
MPEG2 Audio Codec: Cyberlink PowerDVD 7.3
Satelite/CableTV Provider: Thor 0.8°W
HTPC Case: Accent HT400
Cooling: 80 mm FAN (chassi), std CPU cooler
Power Supply: 400W, 120 mm FAN, ?
Remote: MCE
TV: LG PC1 50" 1366*768 Plasma
TV - HTPC Connection: DVI -> HDMI

dmeglio · 2007-08-19, 21:10

Let me give a few updates on this. For whatever reason (seems no team member has yet looked into this...) it does seem to be codec specific. Here is my test results

1.) MPV - does not work
2.) Windows Vista default - does not work
3.) Cyberlink PowerDVD - does not work
4.) NVidia Purevideo - does not work
5.) Corel WinDVD - kind of works

With WinDVD, I do at least see the cursor, however, it does not react correctly. For example say I'm at the chapter select screen. So I have 3 items "Chapter 1" "Chapter 2" and "Chapter 3." Chapter 1 is highlighted by default. So now I press Down. Nothing happens. I press down again, "Chapter 3" is no highlighted. I press up, it moves to 2, up again to 1, down, goes to 2. Everything works fine from then on out. However, for whatever reason, the first cursor movement does not update the menu. Can anyone confirm this?

I'm also interested to know why it is so codec specific. How come Windows Media Player can play my DVDs just fine? How come Vista Media Center can as well? It's only MP that has menu issues. I really hope someone looks into this!

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2007-05-13, 21:37	#11 (permalink)
Doron MP Donator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nahariya Posts: 136 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Country: My System	My impression is that the problem is that when watching the DVD menu the picture is actually frozen, but MP continues to work. Trying to go back directly to MP menu is usually impossible. Playing a chapter and then from the video going back to MP menu works.

2007-05-14, 03:51	#14 (permalink)
Marcusb Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,957 Thanks: 71 Thanked 28 Times in 28 Posts Country: My System	the known problem is that if you are trying to watch a copy protected DVD (which most commercial ones are) then the free codecs cannot decode the signal as to do so means you have to pay license fees. The solution is to use a commercial codec like Nvidia, WinDVD or PowerDVD. This problem shows itself as all the "warning" menus working properly, then a black sceen when you get to the menu. MP is still responsive, but hard to control since you cant tell where the controls are, due to the black screen. TRy using a commercial codec and see if this fixes your issue...

2007-07-10, 03:09	#16 (permalink)
dmeglio Portal Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 63 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	In my case, as my report clearly said, I'm using the MS Windows Vista Codec, so it is a commercial codec. Anyone else have any suggestions?

2007-07-10, 05:00	#17 (permalink)
Marcusb Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,957 Thanks: 71 Thanked 28 Times in 28 Posts Country: My System	Hi Dmeglio, I wasn't replying to your post, I was replying to the slight tangent where people were talking about the known issues. For your problem, there isn't a mouse cursor in MP DVD navigation, but try using the arrow keys instead. I think this is a result of the fact that normal DVD navigation is done by arrow buttons, not a mouse. I know it seems strange when using a PC though. It's designed mostly for remote controls though.

2007-07-10, 14:47	#18 (permalink)
dmeglio Portal Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 63 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	I think you misunderstand my problem. It does not involve a mouse at all. I am using a remote that is properly configured to use the keyboard arrows. The problem is that there is NO visual change when I navigate. For example, say I'm in the scene selection screen. I highlight, by pressing the down arrow, "Chapter 2." On my regular DVD player (standalone device) I see Chapter 2. On MP, it does not become bold nor underlined when I select it.

2007-08-13, 19:03	#19 (permalink)
Laban Portal Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Luleå Posts: 195 Thanks: 1 Thanked 18 Times in 6 Posts Country:	Got the exact same problem. No bolding, underlines of the selected items in the DVD. (Using the latest SVN's). TV-Server Version: MediaPortal Version: MediaPortal Skin: BlueTwo Windows Version: Vista 32 bit CPU Type: Intel Core 2 Duo HDD: Samsung Spinpoint, 200 GB Memory: 4 Gb DDR2 Motherboard: Asus P5L 1394 Motherboard Chipset: Intel 775 Motherboard Bios: Intel ? Video Card: Nvidia 8500 GT Video Card Driver: 158.24 Sound Card: built-in Sound Card AC3: coaxial out Sound Card Driver: 1. TV Card: Technotrend S-3200 1. TV Card Type: DVB-S 1. TV Card Driver: 5.0.0.2 2. TV Card: 2. TV Card Type: 2. TV Card Driver: 3. TV Card: 3. TV Card Type: 3. TV Card Driver: 4. TV Card: 4. TV Card Type: 4. TV Card Driver: MPEG2 Video Codec: Cyberlink PowerDVD 7.3 MPEG2 Audio Codec: Cyberlink PowerDVD 7.3 Satelite/CableTV Provider: Thor 0.8°W HTPC Case: Accent HT400 Cooling: 80 mm FAN (chassi), std CPU cooler Power Supply: 400W, 120 mm FAN, ? Remote: MCE TV: LG PC1 50" 1366768 Plasma TV - HTPC Connection*: DVI -> HDMI

2007-08-19, 21:10	#20 (permalink)
dmeglio Portal Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 63 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	Let me give a few updates on this. For whatever reason (seems no team member has yet looked into this...) it does seem to be codec specific. Here is my test results 1.) MPV - does not work 2.) Windows Vista default - does not work 3.) Cyberlink PowerDVD - does not work 4.) NVidia Purevideo - does not work 5.) Corel WinDVD - kind of works With WinDVD, I do at least see the cursor, however, it does not react correctly. For example say I'm at the chapter select screen. So I have 3 items "Chapter 1" "Chapter 2" and "Chapter 3." Chapter 1 is highlighted by default. So now I press Down. Nothing happens. I press down again, "Chapter 3" is no highlighted. I press up, it moves to 2, up again to 1, down, goes to 2. Everything works fine from then on out. However, for whatever reason, the first cursor movement does not update the menu. Can anyone confirm this? I'm also interested to know why it is so codec specific. How come Windows Media Player can play my DVDs just fine? How come Vista Media Center can as well? It's only MP that has menu issues. I really hope someone looks into this!