Tutorial: Playing .mkv-Files

The_Stig · 2008-01-08, 12:53

Lately the calls for help regarding playback of .mkv-files are catching in quite often, so I decided to make a short tutorial/FAQ. There are probably many other ways to get it going, I simply post the one I have used. If you have any additions/problems with this setup, please reply to the topic so I can edit this first post to always have the best solution on the first post. Here we go:

Requirements

FFDSHOW Tryout, recommend is using the latest: http://sourceforge.net/projects/ffdshow-tryout/
Haali Media Splitter (http://haali.cs.msu.ru/mkv/, it's the Matroska thingy)
CoreAVC Codec (yes I know its not free, but it's worth the few bucks) (http://www.coreavc.com/index.php?opt...d=21&Itemid=59)
VSFilter_20070918 (search via google)

Installation

Install FFDSHOW Tryout
Install Haali Media Splitter (http://haali.cs.msu.ru/mkv/)
Install CoreAVC Codec
Register VSFilter_20070918 (search via google; register with "regsvr32 VSFilter_20070918.dll")

Configuration

Go to Haali Media Splitter Settings, Options, Compatibility, set Autoload VSFilter to "YES")
Go to MP-Configuration, Movies, Movie Player, set CoreAVC for H.264
(If using Powerdvd 7 Codec and having problems, turn off DXVA in MP-Configuration-> DirectShow Filter Control -> PowerDVD)

Result

.mkv's will work in MP

Credits

Credits go to tontsa, ronilse and ParanoidDelusion!

noxx2 · 2008-01-27, 16:52

PowerDVD cant play MKV Files !

bigflause · 2008-01-27, 17:11

he means If using Powerdvd 7 codec!

this guide only works if you set ffdshowRAW to postprocessor in mp config.

noxx2 · 2008-01-27, 23:05

on my system is it not possible to play MKV Files with PowerDVD Codec (in Mediaportal). Only CoreAVC or FFDSHOW works. i think its generell not possible.

bigflause · 2008-01-27, 23:57

it is if you use ffdshow raw postprocessor

JackTramiel · 2008-01-28, 00:26

Disabling the hw acc made it possible for me to use the powerdvd codec for mkv movies once.
Cant tell the exact versions as i am using coreavc since months.

The_Stig · 2008-01-28, 10:12

I edited first post to make sure its PowerDVD Codec, not PowerDVD Player :-)

noxx2 · 2008-01-28, 18:52

i have test it. i use PowerDVD Codec for 264 in myMovies, select FFDSHOW RAW as Postprocessor and i disable hw acc unter DX.
if i play a MKV Movie, i become a black screen. CoreAVC works, but no chance with PowerDVD.

i use PowerDVD 7 Ultra with the latest Patch from Cyberlink.

Scaldari · 2008-02-01, 07:42

Ok, all my mvk's will play im WMP10. about half will not play in MediaPortal <0.2.3.0>. Just kicks back to the file list. any sudgestions?

tourettes · 2008-02-01, 08:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scaldari

Ok, all my mvk's will play im WMP10. about half will not play in MediaPortal <0.2.3.0>. Just kicks back to the file list. any sudgestions?

Does those .mkvs contain subtitles? If yes then enable the auto load of vobsub in the haali settings.

2008-01-08, 12:53	#1 (permalink)
The_Stig Test Group Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 809 Thanks: 42 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts My System	Tutorial: Playing .mkv-Files Lately the calls for help regarding playback of .mkv-files are catching in quite often, so I decided to make a short tutorial/FAQ. There are probably many other ways to get it going, I simply post the one I have used. If you have any additions/problems with this setup, please reply to the topic so I can edit this first post to always have the best solution on the first post. Here we go: Requirements FFDSHOW Tryout, recommend is using the latest: http://sourceforge.net/projects/ffdshow-tryout/ Haali Media Splitter (http://haali.cs.msu.ru/mkv/, it's the Matroska thingy) CoreAVC Codec (yes I know its not free, but it's worth the few bucks) (http://www.coreavc.com/index.php?opt...d=21&Itemid=59) VSFilter_20070918 (search via google) Installation Install FFDSHOW Tryout Install Haali Media Splitter (http://haali.cs.msu.ru/mkv/) Install CoreAVC Codec Register VSFilter_20070918 (search via google; register with "regsvr32 VSFilter_20070918.dll") Configuration Go to Haali Media Splitter Settings, Options, Compatibility, set Autoload VSFilter to "YES") Go to MP-Configuration, Movies, Movie Player, set CoreAVC for H.264 (If using Powerdvd 7 Codec and having problems, turn off DXVA in MP-Configuration-> DirectShow Filter Control -> PowerDVD) Result .mkv's will work in MP Credits Credits go to tontsa, ronilse and ParanoidDelusion! __________________ Some say he works as a tester for Team Mediaportal and some say that he smells bugs, even before they are written into the Code. All we know is, he's called The Stig. Last edited by The_Stig; 2008-01-28 at 10:12..

2008-01-27, 16:52	#2 (permalink)
noxx2 Portal Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,634 Thanks: 19 Thanked 28 Times in 27 Posts Country: My System	PowerDVD cant play MKV Files ! __________________ Case Silverstone LC17 (+6,4" TFT, LP064V) Power supply Corsair HX520W CPU Intel Pentium Dualcore E2160 (+Ninja mini) Memory 2x 1024MB DDR2 Mainboard Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3 (Bios F12) Graphic MSI RX2600PRO-T2D256EZ/D2 (+Catalyst 8.4) Codec PowerDVD 8 Remote Harmony 555 TV Panasonic Plasma TH-42PX71

2008-01-27, 23:05	#4 (permalink)
noxx2 Portal Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,634 Thanks: 19 Thanked 28 Times in 27 Posts Country: My System	on my system is it not possible to play MKV Files with PowerDVD Codec (in Mediaportal). Only CoreAVC or FFDSHOW works. i think its generell not possible. __________________ Case Silverstone LC17 (+6,4" TFT, LP064V) Power supply Corsair HX520W CPU Intel Pentium Dualcore E2160 (+Ninja mini) Memory 2x 1024MB DDR2 Mainboard Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3 (Bios F12) Graphic MSI RX2600PRO-T2D256EZ/D2 (+Catalyst 8.4) Codec PowerDVD 8 Remote Harmony 555 TV Panasonic Plasma TH-42PX71

2008-01-28, 10:12	#7 (permalink)
The_Stig Test Group Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 809 Thanks: 42 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts My System	I edited first post to make sure its PowerDVD Codec, not PowerDVD Player :-) __________________ Some say he works as a tester for Team Mediaportal and some say that he smells bugs, even before they are written into the Code. All we know is, he's called The Stig.

2008-01-28, 18:52	#8 (permalink)
noxx2 Portal Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,634 Thanks: 19 Thanked 28 Times in 27 Posts Country: My System	i have test it. i use PowerDVD Codec for 264 in myMovies, select FFDSHOW RAW as Postprocessor and i disable hw acc unter DX. if i play a MKV Movie, i become a black screen. CoreAVC works, but no chance with PowerDVD. i use PowerDVD 7 Ultra with the latest Patch from Cyberlink. __________________ Case Silverstone LC17 (+6,4" TFT, LP064V) Power supply Corsair HX520W CPU Intel Pentium Dualcore E2160 (+Ninja mini) Memory 2x 1024MB DDR2 Mainboard Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3 (Bios F12) Graphic MSI RX2600PRO-T2D256EZ/D2 (+Catalyst 8.4) Codec PowerDVD 8 Remote Harmony 555 TV Panasonic Plasma TH-42PX71

2008-01-27, 17:11	#3 (permalink)
bigflause Portal Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Age: 26 Posts: 234 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Country: My System	he means If using Powerdvd 7 codec! this guide only works if you set ffdshowRAW to postprocessor in mp config.

2008-01-27, 23:57	#5 (permalink)
bigflause Portal Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Age: 26 Posts: 234 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Country: My System	it is if you use ffdshow raw postprocessor

2008-01-28, 00:26	#6 (permalink)
JackTramiel MP Donator Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 31 Posts: 679 Thanks: 63 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts Country: My System	Disabling the hw acc made it possible for me to use the powerdvd codec for mkv movies once. Cant tell the exact versions as i am using coreavc since months.

2008-02-01, 07:42	#9 (permalink)
Scaldari Portal Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 13 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Country:	Ok, all my mvk's will play im WMP10. about half will not play in MediaPortal <0.2.3.0>. Just kicks back to the file list. any sudgestions?

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