Unable to change codecs in MP Configurator

mmoore99 · 2007-12-10, 06:58

b]TV-Server Version[/b]:
MediaPortal Version: 0.2.3.0
MediaPortal Skin: Project Mayhem
Windows Version: Vista Home Premium
CPU Type: AMD X2 6000+
HDD: Samsung 500GB
Memory: 1.5GB
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-MA69GM-S2H
Motherboard Chipset: ATI
Motherboard Bios:
Video Card: ATI X1250 - Integrated
Video Card Driver: ATI 8.252.0.0
Sound Card: Onboard RealTek
Sound Card AC3: Onboard RealTek
Sound Card Driver: 5.12.1.3630
1. TV Card: none
1. TV Card Type: n/a
1. TV Card Driver: n/a
2. TV Card: n/a
2. TV Card Type: n/a
2. TV Card Driver: n/a
3. TV Card: n/a
3. TV Card Type: n/a
3. TV Card Driver: n/a
4. TV Card: n/a
4. TV Card Type: n/a
4. TV Card Driver: n/a
MPEG2 Video Codec: various
MPEG2 Audio Codec: ffdshow
Satelite/CableTV Provider:
HTPC Case: Maxtop
Cooling:
Power Supply:
Remote: USB-UIRT
TV: Hitatchi S65S500
TV - HTPC Connection: DVI

It appears that I am unable to use the MP Configuration utility to change the video codec for the movie player. Regardless of what MP2 codec that I select in the configurator the codec that is used is the one with the higher merit within the overall system. The only way that I can change the codec being used by MP is to use "filmerit" to manually change the merit of the codec that I want to use to a higher value than the other codecs. I have verified this by using "graphedit" to display the filter graph that MP is using.

I was under the impression that the selection of codecs in the configuration tool would cause MP to override the merit settings within the system and use the codecs specified in the configuration tool. Is this not correct? Is there something else I need to do in order to have the MP configuration settings work?

kszabo · 2007-12-10, 14:02

Hi,

I can confirm it partially. I am not able to change the Codec used to play DVD (or mpg2?). With movies it works (I use ffdshow with some custom settings, I tried mpg4 files only), but with DVD playing not.

Hardware: AMD Chipset (690G) with integrated x1250 Video adapter, as you have

PS: I guess it is a ATI driver problem again. This Chipset/VGA makes me crazy slowly...

Andrew H · 2007-12-11, 23:26

IF this helps, I've found that if you select FFdShow as your video codec and it is not configured to decode the format you're attempting to use it for, the merit will select a codec for you. Tell us more about what you're having issue with.

2007-12-10, 06:58	#1 (permalink)
mmoore99 Portal Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 10 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Unable to change codecs in MP Configurator b]TV-Server Version[/b]: MediaPortal Version: 0.2.3.0 MediaPortal Skin: Project Mayhem Windows Version: Vista Home Premium CPU Type: AMD X2 6000+ HDD: Samsung 500GB Memory: 1.5GB Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-MA69GM-S2H Motherboard Chipset: ATI Motherboard Bios: Video Card: ATI X1250 - Integrated Video Card Driver: ATI 8.252.0.0 Sound Card: Onboard RealTek Sound Card AC3: Onboard RealTek Sound Card Driver: 5.12.1.3630 1. TV Card: none 1. TV Card Type: n/a 1. TV Card Driver: n/a 2. TV Card: n/a 2. TV Card Type: n/a 2. TV Card Driver: n/a 3. TV Card: n/a 3. TV Card Type: n/a 3. TV Card Driver: n/a 4. TV Card: n/a 4. TV Card Type: n/a 4. TV Card Driver: n/a MPEG2 Video Codec: various MPEG2 Audio Codec: ffdshow Satelite/CableTV Provider: HTPC Case: Maxtop Cooling: Power Supply: Remote: USB-UIRT TV: Hitatchi S65S500 TV - HTPC Connection: DVI It appears that I am unable to use the MP Configuration utility to change the video codec for the movie player. Regardless of what MP2 codec that I select in the configurator the codec that is used is the one with the higher merit within the overall system. The only way that I can change the codec being used by MP is to use "filmerit" to manually change the merit of the codec that I want to use to a higher value than the other codecs. I have verified this by using "graphedit" to display the filter graph that MP is using. I was under the impression that the selection of codecs in the configuration tool would cause MP to override the merit settings within the system and use the codecs specified in the configuration tool. Is this not correct? Is there something else I need to do in order to have the MP configuration settings work? Last edited by mmoore99; 2007-12-10 at 07:16.

2007-12-11, 23:26	#3 (permalink)
Andrew H Portal Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alabama Age: 47 Posts: 127 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Country: My System	IF this helps, I've found that if you select FFdShow as your video codec and it is not configured to decode the format you're attempting to use it for, the merit will select a codec for you. Tell us more about what you're having issue with. __________________ Abit AN-M2HD / AMD BE-2350 / 2 x 1GB AData / Win XP-Home-SP3 Abit MCP68 Chipset Driver xp_v1410 & xphdmi_v1411 / achi_v101012 / RealTek R181 NVidia PureVideo 1.02-223 / Cyberlink PowerDVD Ultra 80GB + 500GB + 750GB + 750GB + 750BG + 2.4TB network storage

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
MP Configurator not starting some times	patricon	0.2.3.0 RC2 and SVN Builds	3	2007-09-06 08:36
Unable to change audio track on DVBS through MP Client	Willith	Get Support	1	2007-08-07 20:27
Configurator.exe and MP crashes!!!. Latest SVN Build ..	Fidoboy	The old Bugreport Forum	2	2006-05-16 16:58
MP-Configurator crashes while updating Moviedb	chrigii	General Support	3	2006-03-25 17:11
Hmm...how about the ability to change Recording Codecs	Megaframe	Improvement Suggestions	2	2005-04-13 03:00

2007-12-10, 14:02	#2 (permalink)
kszabo MP Donator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Germany, Würzburg Age: 35 Posts: 309 Thanks: 28 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts Country: My System	Hi, I can confirm it partially. I am not able to change the Codec used to play DVD (or mpg2?). With movies it works (I use ffdshow with some custom settings, I tried mpg4 files only), but with DVD playing not. Hardware: AMD Chipset (690G) with integrated x1250 Video adapter, as you have PS: I guess it is a ATI driver problem again. This Chipset/VGA makes me crazy slowly...