Poor My TV picture

ivankurac3 · 2006-03-07, 20:06

Area: Media Portal Program
MediaPortal Version: 0.2.0.0 RC2 (2006-03-06)
MediaPortal Skin: BlueTwo
Windows Version: Windows XP (SP2)
.NET CLR Version: 2.0.50727
DirectX Version: 4.09.00.0904 (9.0c)
Audio Codec: MPEG/AC3/DTS/LPCM Audio Decoder
Video Codec: InterVideo NonCSS Video Decoder for Hauppauge
CPU Type: AMD Athlon XP 2600+
Memory: 1 GB
Motherboard: A7N8X-E (ASUSTeK Computer INC.)
TV Card Model: Hauppauge PVR 350
TV Card Type: Hardware
TV Card Driver: 1.18.21.22266
Video Card Model: Nvidia Geforce FX 5200 (256 MB)
Video Card Driver: 6.1.7.7
Video Card Resolution: 1024x768
Video Render Type: VMR9
Audio Card Model: Unimodem Half-Duplex Audio Device
Audio Card Driver: 6.14.431.1
Synopsis::

Is this 10x10 resolution or what?
I have a sample recording, but I see no option for attachment to send.
I have tried different codecs, but it didn't help.

FlipGer · 2006-03-07, 20:16

Hi,

more detailed problem description possible beside the non existing demofile?

Some hints:
- set MPEG2Dec as video codec
- set MPEG/DTS/AC3/... as audio codec
- give these drivers a try:
http://www.shspvr.com/smf/index.php?topic=9027.0
- turn on "Use Quality control" (medium)
Configuration->Television->Capture Cards->Edit (PVR350)->Quality
- make sure that the right "TV standard" is set for your channels (PAL / NTSC)
Configuration->Television->Channels->Edit->Analog

HTH, Flip.

ivankurac3 · 2006-03-09, 19:49

OK, whoever thinks he/she could help, here are the links to how the picture looks like:

screenshot:
http://free-zg.t-com.hr/ivo-online/KAKA_0001.jpg

video(1,5MB, remove zip extension):
http://free-zg.t-com.hr/ivo-online/H...520.dvr-ms.zip

FlipGer · 2006-03-09, 20:20

Hi,

this looks really ugly.

Its not the resolution (720x576), but a very wrong Bitrate setting (640KB/s). Should be at least 2000 KB/s.

First, try these new drivers:
http://www.shspvr.com/smf/index.php?topic=9027.0

Second, set quality mode as mentioned above.

Or turn quality mode off and use this tool to check and set the correct Bitrate:
http://www.cask-of-amontillado.com/pvr_tweak.html

HTH, Flip.

Paranoid Delusion · 2006-03-09, 21:17

Hi

Would also recommend updating your nvidia driver as rather old and a lot of changes have taken place in the last couple of years.
Also please try the nvidia purevideo codec also downloadable from http://www.nvidia.com/object/dvd_decoder.html
and follow the instruction for trial period, I think you'll be impressed by Quality and low CPU usage.

8)

ivankurac3 · 2006-03-10, 10:18

Thanks everyone. I'll try all the things you people recommended before I post again.

ivankurac3 · 2006-03-12, 10:41

After I have tried everything mentioned above, still no luck. Picture is the same. Latest drivers. Latest CVS build. The only thing I couldn't find is the bitrate setting for hauppauge 350 in the tweak tool. What should I try next?

guytpetj · 2006-03-12, 11:21

Try this:

Use RegEdit to edit the Registry.

Find the following:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\Globespan\Parameters\ivac15\Driver
(some newer cards are in: \ivac16\Driver

Change the following to:
BitrateMode = 1
BitrateAve = 2400
BitratePeak = 22500

Have fun

FlipGer · 2006-03-12, 11:55

Hi,

Quote:

Originally Posted by ivankurac3

The only thing I couldn't find is the bitrate setting for hauppauge 350 in the tweak tool.

You should find the settings here:

HTH, Flip.

ivankurac3 · 2006-03-12, 20:36

At last! Thank you people very much! The tweaker did it.

P.S.
FlipGer, I see that you can post pictures. Can I do that?

2006-03-07, 20:06	#1 (permalink)
ivankurac3 Portal Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Age: 37 Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	Poor My TV picture Area: Media Portal Program MediaPortal Version: 0.2.0.0 RC2 (2006-03-06) MediaPortal Skin: BlueTwo Windows Version: Windows XP (SP2) .NET CLR Version: 2.0.50727 DirectX Version: 4.09.00.0904 (9.0c) Audio Codec: MPEG/AC3/DTS/LPCM Audio Decoder Video Codec: InterVideo NonCSS Video Decoder for Hauppauge CPU Type: AMD Athlon XP 2600+ Memory: 1 GB Motherboard: A7N8X-E (ASUSTeK Computer INC.) TV Card Model: Hauppauge PVR 350 TV Card Type: Hardware TV Card Driver: 1.18.21.22266 Video Card Model: Nvidia Geforce FX 5200 (256 MB) Video Card Driver: 6.1.7.7 Video Card Resolution: 1024x768 Video Render Type: VMR9 Audio Card Model: Unimodem Half-Duplex Audio Device Audio Card Driver: 6.14.431.1 Synopsis:: Is this 10x10 resolution or what? I have a sample recording, but I see no option for attachment to send. I have tried different codecs, but it didn't help.

2006-03-09, 21:17	#5 (permalink)
Paranoid Delusion Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 139 Thanked 257 Times in 228 Posts Country: My System	Hi Would also recommend updating your nvidia driver as rather old and a lot of changes have taken place in the last couple of years. Also please try the nvidia purevideo codec also downloadable from http://www.nvidia.com/object/dvd_decoder.html and follow the instruction for trial period, I think you'll be impressed by Quality and low CPU usage. 8) __________________ Ray\PD Check your codecs are fine with Filmerit. Upload Logs\Pictures etc, use the "Go Advanced" and select the + feature to upload\attach files.

2006-03-12, 11:21	#8 (permalink)
guytpetj MP Donator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 45 Posts: 269 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Country: My System	Try this: Use RegEdit to edit the Registry. Find the following: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\Globespan\Parameters\ivac15\Driver (some newer cards are in: \ivac16\Driver Change the following to: BitrateMode = 1 BitrateAve = 2400 BitratePeak = 22500 Have fun __________________ Peter HTCP_1 (Media Server) CM Stacker 830 ; XP-Pro ; PD 3.4 ; 2GB ram ; 2970GB HDD ; 6 Tuners HTCP_2 TT Mozart SX ; XP-Home ; Core2duo ; 2GB ram ; 400GB HDD ; 2 Tuners ; MCE Remote & KB HTCP_3 CM-260 ; XP-Home ; P4 3.0 ; 512MB ram ; 250GB HDD ; MCE Remote [HTPC_4 CM-260 ; XP-Pro ; Core2duo ; 2GB ram ; 330GB HDD ; 1 Tuner ; MCE Remote

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2006-03-07, 20:16	#2 (permalink)
FlipGer Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Leipzig, Germany Age: 33 Posts: 2,282 Thanks: 33 Thanked 55 Times in 41 Posts Country: My System	Hi, more detailed problem description possible beside the non existing demofile? Some hints: - set MPEG2Dec as video codec - set MPEG/DTS/AC3/... as audio codec - give these drivers a try: http://www.shspvr.com/smf/index.php?topic=9027.0 - turn on "Use Quality control" (medium) Configuration->Television->Capture Cards->Edit (PVR350)->Quality - make sure that the right "TV standard" is set for your channels (PAL / NTSC) Configuration->Television->Channels->Edit->Analog HTH, Flip.

2006-03-09, 19:49	#3 (permalink)
ivankurac3 Portal Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Age: 37 Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	OK, whoever thinks he/she could help, here are the links to how the picture looks like: screenshot: http://free-zg.t-com.hr/ivo-online/KAKA_0001.jpg video(1,5MB, remove zip extension): http://free-zg.t-com.hr/ivo-online/H...520.dvr-ms.zip

2006-03-09, 20:20	#4 (permalink)
FlipGer Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Leipzig, Germany Age: 33 Posts: 2,282 Thanks: 33 Thanked 55 Times in 41 Posts Country: My System	Hi, this looks really ugly. Its not the resolution (720x576), but a very wrong Bitrate setting (640KB/s). Should be at least 2000 KB/s. First, try these new drivers: http://www.shspvr.com/smf/index.php?topic=9027.0 Second, set quality mode as mentioned above. Or turn quality mode off and use this tool to check and set the correct Bitrate: http://www.cask-of-amontillado.com/pvr_tweak.html HTH, Flip.

2006-03-10, 10:18	#6 (permalink)
ivankurac3 Portal Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Age: 37 Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	Thanks everyone. I'll try all the things you people recommended before I post again.

2006-03-12, 10:41	#7 (permalink)
ivankurac3 Portal Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Age: 37 Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	After I have tried everything mentioned above, still no luck. Picture is the same. Latest drivers. Latest CVS build. The only thing I couldn't find is the bitrate setting for hauppauge 350 in the tweak tool. What should I try next?

2006-03-12, 20:36	#10 (permalink)
ivankurac3 Portal Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Age: 37 Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	At last! Thank you people very much! The tweaker did it. P.S. FlipGer, I see that you can post pictures. Can I do that?