DVD Navigation issue with latest PDVD Patch

markrb · 2007-12-02, 20:24

I installed that latest PowerDVD version today (3516) and for some reason it has completely messed up DVD navigation inside MP.
I can navigate fine within MP itself, it's just within the DVD that when I use the select button it goes left then select.

I can confirm that this only happens when using the PowerDVD codec. Using any other and this does not happen.

I am going to uninstall this version and go back to an older build. I am pretty sure this will solve my issue.

Turning on or off DXVA (I forget the right term) in the DVD configuration screen had no effect.

Using Enter on the keyboard had the same problem as hitting select on my remote.

mark

markrb · 2007-12-03, 02:42

To expand on what I have found with my system.
Currently running Vista.
If I use any PowerDVD build of 3304 or greater I have DVD navigation issues within MP using the
PowerDVD Codec. Previous builds or other codecs do not have this problem.

This is an issue because I like the PowerDVD Codec the best and external from MP I use it for HD-DVD and Blu-Ray.
I need 3304 or greater to watch the newer Blu-Ray discs.

I am hoping that there is or will be a solution, but as it's not an MP problem as far as I can tell there is probably little this community can do to work on it, but I can hope.

Mark

markrb · 2007-12-08, 17:07

Any thoughts on this issue?
I am at a loss and will need to look elsewhere for HTPC software if this can't be resolved as I need to use at least
3104a to watch the latest HD stuff.

Mark

tourettes · 2007-12-08, 17:18

As quick fix you could configure some other mpeg2 codec for DVD playback.

markrb · 2007-12-08, 20:05

I know, but to be honest I haven't been happy with the performance of any of the other codecs.
The closest is Intervideo's, but that has occasional issues.
The Microsoft one and the others don't deinterlace well for me.
I just wish these movie studios would have left well enough alone. Everything was working great until BD+ came out.

Mark

tourettes · 2007-12-08, 20:11

Have you tried Nvidia's mpeg2 codecs? For me those have been performing really well.

markrb · 2007-12-09, 00:06

No I don't think I have.
Where would I get them as I don't think I have them now, at least they don't show up in the MP config.
Is that the Purevideo application? If so I thought they stopped that and it's only out for XP.
I am probably wrong.

Mark

I found it and tried it, but it was also pretty bad.
I am going to go back to XP and see if this solves my issues.

Mark

It seems all my problems were because of Vista.
Back to XP setup them same and no issues.
I am done with Vista it seems.

Mark

tourettes · 2007-12-09, 10:04

Most likely those Vista related issues are caused by bad video card drivers. Both ATI / Nvidia drivers still seem to be plagued with bugs on some specific systems. Maybe it's a good idea to try Vista again after some months pass by and drivers get into more mature state.

2007-12-02, 20:24	#1 (permalink)
markrb Portal Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	DVD Navigation issue with latest PDVD Patch I installed that latest PowerDVD version today (3516) and for some reason it has completely messed up DVD navigation inside MP. I can navigate fine within MP itself, it's just within the DVD that when I use the select button it goes left then select. I can confirm that this only happens when using the PowerDVD codec. Using any other and this does not happen. I am going to uninstall this version and go back to an older build. I am pretty sure this will solve my issue. Turning on or off DXVA (I forget the right term) in the DVD configuration screen had no effect. Using Enter on the keyboard had the same problem as hitting select on my remote. mark __________________ INTEL Core 2 Duo 6400 , 2GB DDR2, 320GB HD, ATI 4850, Vista Ultra, HDMI out. Last edited by markrb; 2007-12-03 at 02:45.

2007-12-03, 02:42	#2 (permalink)
markrb Portal Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	To expand on what I have found with my system. Currently running Vista. If I use any PowerDVD build of 3304 or greater I have DVD navigation issues within MP using the PowerDVD Codec. Previous builds or other codecs do not have this problem. This is an issue because I like the PowerDVD Codec the best and external from MP I use it for HD-DVD and Blu-Ray. I need 3304 or greater to watch the newer Blu-Ray discs. I am hoping that there is or will be a solution, but as it's not an MP problem as far as I can tell there is probably little this community can do to work on it, but I can hope. Mark __________________ INTEL Core 2 Duo 6400 , 2GB DDR2, 320GB HD, ATI 4850, Vista Ultra, HDMI out.

2007-12-08, 17:07	#3 (permalink)
markrb Portal Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Any thoughts on this issue? I am at a loss and will need to look elsewhere for HTPC software if this can't be resolved as I need to use at least 3104a to watch the latest HD stuff. Mark __________________ INTEL Core 2 Duo 6400 , 2GB DDR2, 320GB HD, ATI 4850, Vista Ultra, HDMI out.

2007-12-08, 17:18	#4 (permalink)
tourettes Portal Developer Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 30 Posts: 2,636 Thanks: 69 Thanked 66 Times in 55 Posts	As quick fix you could configure some other mpeg2 codec for DVD playback. __________________ http://day2.no-ip.org/ "Commy64 - The problem there is that Oprah was on. MP tried to save you by blanking the screen"

2007-12-08, 20:05	#5 (permalink)
markrb Portal Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I know, but to be honest I haven't been happy with the performance of any of the other codecs. The closest is Intervideo's, but that has occasional issues. The Microsoft one and the others don't deinterlace well for me. I just wish these movie studios would have left well enough alone. Everything was working great until BD+ came out. Mark __________________ INTEL Core 2 Duo 6400 , 2GB DDR2, 320GB HD, ATI 4850, Vista Ultra, HDMI out.

2007-12-08, 20:11	#6 (permalink)
tourettes Portal Developer Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 30 Posts: 2,636 Thanks: 69 Thanked 66 Times in 55 Posts	Have you tried Nvidia's mpeg2 codecs? For me those have been performing really well. __________________ http://day2.no-ip.org/ "Commy64 - The problem there is that Oprah was on. MP tried to save you by blanking the screen"

2007-12-09, 00:06	#7 (permalink)
markrb Portal Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	No I don't think I have. Where would I get them as I don't think I have them now, at least they don't show up in the MP config. Is that the Purevideo application? If so I thought they stopped that and it's only out for XP. I am probably wrong. Mark I found it and tried it, but it was also pretty bad. I am going to go back to XP and see if this solves my issues. Mark It seems all my problems were because of Vista. Back to XP setup them same and no issues. I am done with Vista it seems. Mark __________________ INTEL Core 2 Duo 6400 , 2GB DDR2, 320GB HD, ATI 4850, Vista Ultra, HDMI out. Last edited by markrb; 2007-12-09 at 03:00. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

2007-12-09, 10:04	#8 (permalink)
tourettes Portal Developer Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 30 Posts: 2,636 Thanks: 69 Thanked 66 Times in 55 Posts	Most likely those Vista related issues are caused by bad video card drivers. Both ATI / Nvidia drivers still seem to be plagued with bugs on some specific systems. Maybe it's a good idea to try Vista again after some months pass by and drivers get into more mature state. __________________ http://day2.no-ip.org/ "Commy64 - The problem there is that Oprah was on. MP tried to save you by blanking the screen"

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