MP crashes with ffdshow in TV

zombiee77 · 2008-06-13, 07:35

Hi Folks,

I have a Problem since I installed the RC1 of MP1.

If I choose the ffdshow codec for TV the Aspect Ratio is not right, so I gone to the Windows-Mode to see if the ffdshow-Icon in the Taskbar appears, there I found only the Icon for the Audio codec. So the Video codec is not been used.
After searching for the same Issue in the MP-Forums I found the Idea to set the DirectShow-Setting for allowing several instances, because the TV-Mode loads more than one Instance of ffdshow. After I made this Setting and start TV in MP it crashes.

The Logfiles are Attached in a zip.

Pleas help me ...

TV-Server Version: 0.9.1.19311
MediaPortal Version: 0.9.1.19311
MediaPortal Skin: Monochrome 2.1
Windows Version: WinXP SP3
CPU Type: AMD 2 x 1900MHz
HDD: Samsung 160GB
Memory: 1GB DDR2
Motherboard: ASUS M2A-VM HDMI
Video Card: onboard
Video Card Driver:
Sound Card: onboard
Sound Card AC3:
Sound Card Driver:
1. TV Card: Pinnacle PCTV Dual DVB-T Pro PCI
1. TV Card Type: DVB-T
1. TV Card Driver: latest
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: ffdshow
MPEG2 Audio Codec: ffdshow
h.264 Video Codec:
Satelite/CableTV Provider:
HTPC Case: nice one
Cooling: quiet one
Power Supply:
Remote: Medion x10
TV: Samsung FullHD
TV - HTPC Connection: HDMI

Paranoid Delusion · 2008-06-13, 08:42

FFDShow is not a good mpeg2 codec.

zombiee77 · 2008-06-13, 09:34

What is Filmerit?

Logs are attached in the first Posting.

TV-Server Version: 0.9.1.19311
MediaPortal Version: 0.9.1.19311
MediaPortal Skin: Monochrome 2.1
Windows Version: WinXP SP3
CPU Type: AMD 2 x 1900MHz
HDD: Samsung 160GB
Memory: 1GB DDR2
Motherboard: ASUS M2A-VM HDMI
Video Card: onboard
Video Card Driver:
Sound Card: onboard
Sound Card AC3:
Sound Card Driver:
1. TV Card: Pinnacle PCTV Dual DVB-T Pro PCI
1. TV Card Type: DVB-T
1. TV Card Driver: latest
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: ffdshow
MPEG2 Audio Codec: ffdshow
h.264 Video Codec:
Satelite/CableTV Provider:
HTPC Case: nice one
Cooling: quiet one
Power Supply:
Remote: Medion x10
TV: Samsung FullHD
TV - HTPC Connection: HDMI

infinityloop · 2008-06-13, 10:01

i have tried FFDshow a couple of times and i was never happy with the results.
allowing multiple instances in not a good idea, because that will increase the possibility of crashes (only a few codecs support multiple instances)

i would suggest that you try resetting the ffdshow config options to default, or use the codecs which come with MediaPortal (MPV/MPA) or an commecrial codec like PowerDVD or WinDVD.

regarding filmerit, look again at Paranoid Delusion's post, thats in his signature and not related to your thread.

its a tool to check your PC for "codec mess" and clean that up.

zombiee77 · 2008-06-13, 10:26

Thank you very much! I will try out the PDVD.

TV-Server Version: 0.9.1.19311
MediaPortal Version: 0.9.1.19311
MediaPortal Skin: Monochrome 2.1
Windows Version: WinXP SP3
CPU Type: AMD 2 x 1900MHz
HDD: Samsung 160GB
Memory: 1GB DDR2
Motherboard: ASUS M2A-VM HDMI
Video Card: onboard
Video Card Driver:
Sound Card: onboard
Sound Card AC3:
Sound Card Driver:
1. TV Card: Pinnacle PCTV Dual DVB-T Pro PCI
1. TV Card Type: DVB-T
1. TV Card Driver: latest
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: ffdshow
MPEG2 Audio Codec: ffdshow
h.264 Video Codec:
Satelite/CableTV Provider:
HTPC Case: nice one
Cooling: quiet one
Power Supply:
Remote: Medion x10
TV: Samsung FullHD
TV - HTPC Connection: HDMI

zombiee77 · 2008-06-14, 06:43

Hallo Infinityloop,

I tried out the cyberlink codec and it runs fantastic, but in the tv-guide and on the tv-menu the picture is flickering.

I searched for that topic, but didn't found anything.

any solution?

petsa · 2008-06-14, 06:51

Hi zombiee77,

Any chance you have an ATI integrated gfx? Do you have HW acc on in PDVD codecs?

I used to have this problem with the combination above. HW acc with another gfx card worked, and turning it off worked for my X1250 gfx.

/Peter

zombiee77 · 2008-06-14, 07:20

Hello Petsa,

Thank you for your reply. I have the same card you use, where I can switch off the Hardware Acceleration?

petsa · 2008-06-14, 07:21

I believe this is in the DirectShow section of MP config. Select the PDVD 7 codec and there should be some settings for HW acc.

/Peter

zombiee77 · 2008-06-14, 07:23

Hello Petsa anf goos Luck tonight against Spain,

I have the same card, but where I can switch off the Hardware Acceleration?

TV-Server Version: 0.9.1.19311
MediaPortal Version: 0.9.1.19311
MediaPortal Skin: Monochrome 2.1
Windows Version: WinXP SP3
CPU Type: AMD 2 x 1900MHz
HDD: Samsung 160GB
Memory: 1GB DDR2
Motherboard: ASUS M2A-VM HDMI
Video Card: onboard
Video Card Driver:
Sound Card: onboard
Sound Card AC3:
Sound Card Driver:
1. TV Card: Pinnacle PCTV Dual DVB-T Pro PCI
1. TV Card Type: DVB-T
1. TV Card Driver: latest
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: ffdshow
MPEG2 Audio Codec: ffdshow
h.264 Video Codec:
Satelite/CableTV Provider:
HTPC Case: nice one
Cooling: quiet one
Power Supply:
Remote: Medion x10
TV: Samsung FullHD
TV - HTPC Connection: HDMI

ups! double posting

I didn't found the setting menu.

2008-06-13, 08:42	#2 (permalink)
Paranoid Delusion Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 5,883 Thanks: 103 Thanked 178 Times in 160 Posts Country: My System	FFDShow is not a good mpeg2 codec. __________________ Ray\PD Check your codecs are fine with Filmerit. XP\Vista known issues FOR FULL SUPPORT PLEASE GIVE USER SPECIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT LOG's as per HERE Last edited by Paranoid Delusion; 2008-06-13 at 08:45.

2008-06-13, 10:01	#4 (permalink)
infinityloop Project Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 127.0.0.1 Age: 28 Posts: 5,946 Thanks: 151 Thanked 112 Times in 78 Posts Country: My System	i have tried FFDshow a couple of times and i was never happy with the results. allowing multiple instances in not a good idea, because that will increase the possibility of crashes (only a few codecs support multiple instances) i would suggest that you try resetting the ffdshow config options to default, or use the codecs which come with MediaPortal (MPV/MPA) or an commecrial codec like PowerDVD or WinDVD. regarding filmerit, look again at Paranoid Delusion's post, thats in his signature and not related to your thread. its a tool to check your PC for "codec mess" and clean that up. __________________ regards chris MediaPortal Project Coordinator Test Team Leader Do not start to moan if something is not working as you want it to be. Remember that MediaPortal is Open Source. YOU can improve it! Last edited by infinityloop; 2008-06-13 at 10:05.

2008-06-14, 07:23	#10 (permalink)
zombiee77 Portal Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 30 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country: My System	Hello Petsa anf goos Luck tonight against Spain, I have the same card, but where I can switch off the Hardware Acceleration? TV-Server Version: 0.9.1.19311 MediaPortal Version: 0.9.1.19311 MediaPortal Skin: Monochrome 2.1 Windows Version: WinXP SP3 CPU Type: AMD 2 x 1900MHz HDD: Samsung 160GB Memory: 1GB DDR2 Motherboard: ASUS M2A-VM HDMI Video Card: onboard Video Card Driver: Sound Card: onboard Sound Card AC3: Sound Card Driver: 1. TV Card: Pinnacle PCTV Dual DVB-T Pro PCI 1. TV Card Type: DVB-T 1. TV Card Driver: latest 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: ffdshow MPEG2 Audio Codec: ffdshow h.264 Video Codec: Satelite/CableTV Provider: HTPC Case: nice one Cooling: quiet one Power Supply: Remote: Medion x10 TV: Samsung FullHD TV - HTPC Connection: HDMI ups! double posting I didn't found the setting menu. Last edited by zombiee77; 2008-06-14 at 07:26. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

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2008-06-13, 09:34	#3 (permalink)
zombiee77 Portal Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 30 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country: My System	What is Filmerit? Logs are attached in the first Posting. TV-Server Version: 0.9.1.19311 MediaPortal Version: 0.9.1.19311 MediaPortal Skin: Monochrome 2.1 Windows Version: WinXP SP3 CPU Type: AMD 2 x 1900MHz HDD: Samsung 160GB Memory: 1GB DDR2 Motherboard: ASUS M2A-VM HDMI Video Card: onboard Video Card Driver: Sound Card: onboard Sound Card AC3: Sound Card Driver: 1. TV Card: Pinnacle PCTV Dual DVB-T Pro PCI 1. TV Card Type: DVB-T 1. TV Card Driver: latest 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: ffdshow MPEG2 Audio Codec: ffdshow h.264 Video Codec: Satelite/CableTV Provider: HTPC Case: nice one Cooling: quiet one Power Supply: Remote: Medion x10 TV: Samsung FullHD TV - HTPC Connection: HDMI

2008-06-13, 10:26	#5 (permalink)
zombiee77 Portal Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 30 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country: My System	Thank you very much! I will try out the PDVD. TV-Server Version: 0.9.1.19311 MediaPortal Version: 0.9.1.19311 MediaPortal Skin: Monochrome 2.1 Windows Version: WinXP SP3 CPU Type: AMD 2 x 1900MHz HDD: Samsung 160GB Memory: 1GB DDR2 Motherboard: ASUS M2A-VM HDMI Video Card: onboard Video Card Driver: Sound Card: onboard Sound Card AC3: Sound Card Driver: 1. TV Card: Pinnacle PCTV Dual DVB-T Pro PCI 1. TV Card Type: DVB-T 1. TV Card Driver: latest 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: ffdshow MPEG2 Audio Codec: ffdshow h.264 Video Codec: Satelite/CableTV Provider: HTPC Case: nice one Cooling: quiet one Power Supply: Remote: Medion x10 TV: Samsung FullHD TV - HTPC Connection: HDMI

2008-06-14, 06:43	#6 (permalink)
zombiee77 Portal Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 30 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country: My System	Hallo Infinityloop, I tried out the cyberlink codec and it runs fantastic, but in the tv-guide and on the tv-menu the picture is flickering. I searched for that topic, but didn't found anything. any solution?

2008-06-14, 06:51	#7 (permalink)
petsa MP Donator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Stockholm Posts: 483 Thanks: 5 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts Country: My System	Hi zombiee77, Any chance you have an ATI integrated gfx? Do you have HW acc on in PDVD codecs? I used to have this problem with the combination above. HW acc with another gfx card worked, and turning it off worked for my X1250 gfx. /Peter

2008-06-14, 07:20	#8 (permalink)
zombiee77 Portal Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 30 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country: My System	Hello Petsa, Thank you for your reply. I have the same card you use, where I can switch off the Hardware Acceleration?

2008-06-14, 07:21	#9 (permalink)
petsa MP Donator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Stockholm Posts: 483 Thanks: 5 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts Country: My System	I believe this is in the DirectShow section of MP config. Select the PDVD 7 codec and there should be some settings for HW acc. /Peter