TV-display problem: Black squares ontop of video

hiddi · 2006-09-13, 09:22

MediaPortal Version: 0.2.0.4
Windows Version: WinXP Pro SP2
CPU Type: AMD Athlon64 3200+
HDD: 100GB + 80GB + 60GB (ATA)
Memory: 1024 MB DDR
Motherboard: Asus A8N-VM CSM
Motherboard Chipset: nForce 430
Motherboard Bios: 1002
Video Card: nForce 6150 (onboard graphics)
Video Card Driver: 91.47_forceware_winxp2k_international_whql
Sound Card: SoundMAX (onboard sound)
Sound Card AC3:
Sound Card Driver:
1. TV Card: Technisat Skystar 2, Rev. 2.6D
1. TV Card Type: DVB-S
1. TV Card Driver: 4.4.0

MPEG2 Video Codec: DScaler Video Decoder
MPEG2 Audio Codec: DScaler Audio Decoder
Satelite/CableTV Provider: Astra & Hotbird

Hi all,

I try to get my new TV-card work together with MP (the card's original DVBviewer-software already does) but I discovered the following unsolveable problem:

The TV-output (including recorded stuff) is always covered by fixed black squares (see screenshots).

The error.log contains just this single line:

Code:

12.09.2006 22:22:52  CaptureCard B2C2 MPEG-2 Source NOT supported, no definitions found

The deinstallation of everything (including card-drivers) and installation of MP 0.2.0.0 or even MediaPortal-svn--09-12-2006--00-58-Rev10250.exe didn't change anything.

Any ideas? Thanks in advance.

jawbroken · 2006-09-13, 09:38

Have you tried different Codecs? That looks like a codec issue to me.

hiddi · 2006-09-13, 20:56

Hi jawbroken,

if I switch to the only other codec/filter (MPV Decoder Filter) I can use right now, the effect is identical.

Are there any (free?) alternatives I can install?

Greetz

jawbroken · 2006-09-14, 09:32

Hmm. Maybe not a codec issue then. Have you tried different graphics card drivers?

I am a little out of my depth when it comes to satellite cards, as I have never used one.

Jetboy · 2006-09-14, 11:23

You say the software that came with your card works. How about playing recordings from that software in MP, does that look ok? Have you tried playing recordings made by MP in another player? That might help narrow down the problem.

Geggan · 2006-09-14, 15:15

It is some kind of incompability with Nvidia Forceware - GeForce 6150 - Mediaportal.
I have the same issues on my system. It doesn't show up in fullscreen.

The only solution I found so far is to install Forceware 84.21.

hiddi · 2006-09-14, 20:52

Hi Geggan,

thanx for your hint: I switched back to the old nVidia drivers V81.98 and the strange squares disappeared! But fullscreen-mode still does not work at all (no image).

Today I also tested the mpeg2-codec Elecard V3.4.60815 (demo-version) - and the squares were shown, too (under Forceware V91.47).

Because of this and the reason that I never had any problems with video-playback inside windows or fullscreen before (using VLC, DVBviewer TE, Windows Mediaplayer, Nero Showtime, etc.) it seems to be a bug in Media Portal itself - in combination with

nForce 6150
latest Forceware drivers (V91.xx)

I don't think that it affects many users because this graphics card is not widely spread. But if there is any coder of MP out there who can fix it, I would be very thankful (an can use my system as planed: as small standalone mediacenter which doesn't need any additional hardware)...

mPod · 2006-09-14, 20:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by hiddi

Because of this and the reason that I never had any problems with video-playback inside windows or fullscreen before (using VLC, DVBviewer TE, Windows Mediaplayer, Nero Showtime, etc.) it seems to be a bug in Media Portal itself - in combination with

nForce 6150
latest Forceware drivers (V91.xx)

I doubt that. None of your listed applications uses the same technology MP uses for video display. Microsoft's MCE uses the same, tho. So I guess you'd have the same problem with MCE.

So I bet it's no MediaPortal-bug.

Cepheus · 2007-01-09, 15:43

I also have an GeForce 6150. The newest nvidia drivers 93.71 fixed it.

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2006-09-13, 09:22	#1 (permalink)
hiddi Portal Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	TV-display problem: Black squares ontop of video MediaPortal Version: 0.2.0.4 Windows Version: WinXP Pro SP2 CPU Type: AMD Athlon64 3200+ HDD: 100GB + 80GB + 60GB (ATA) Memory: 1024 MB DDR Motherboard: Asus A8N-VM CSM Motherboard Chipset: nForce 430 Motherboard Bios: 1002 Video Card: nForce 6150 (onboard graphics) Video Card Driver: 91.47_forceware_winxp2k_international_whql Sound Card: SoundMAX (onboard sound) Sound Card AC3: Sound Card Driver: 1. TV Card: Technisat Skystar 2, Rev. 2.6D 1. TV Card Type: DVB-S 1. TV Card Driver: 4.4.0 MPEG2 Video Codec: DScaler Video Decoder MPEG2 Audio Codec: DScaler Audio Decoder Satelite/CableTV Provider: Astra & Hotbird Hi all, I try to get my new TV-card work together with MP (the card's original DVBviewer-software already does) but I discovered the following unsolveable problem: The TV-output (including recorded stuff) is always covered by fixed black squares (see screenshots). The error.log contains just this single line: Code: 12.09.2006 22:22:52 CaptureCard B2C2 MPEG-2 Source NOT supported, no definitions found The deinstallation of everything (including card-drivers) and installation of MP 0.2.0.0 or even MediaPortal-svn--09-12-2006--00-58-Rev10250.exe didn't change anything. Any ideas? Thanks in advance. Last edited by hiddi; 2006-09-13 at 09:31.

2006-09-14, 20:52	#7 (permalink)
hiddi Portal Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	Hi Geggan, thanx for your hint: I switched back to the old nVidia drivers V81.98 and the strange squares disappeared! But fullscreen-mode still does not work at all (no image). Today I also tested the mpeg2-codec Elecard V3.4.60815 (demo-version) - and the squares were shown, too (under Forceware V91.47). Because of this and the reason that I never had any problems with video-playback inside windows or fullscreen before (using VLC, DVBviewer TE, Windows Mediaplayer, Nero Showtime, etc.) it seems to be a bug in Media Portal itself - in combination with nForce 6150 latest Forceware drivers (V91.xx) I don't think that it affects many users because this graphics card is not widely spread. But if there is any coder of MP out there who can fix it, I would be very thankful (an can use my system as planed: as small standalone mediacenter which doesn't need any additional hardware)... Last edited by hiddi; 2006-09-14 at 21:06.

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Cepheus Portal Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Vienna Posts: 38 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country: My System	I also have an GeForce 6150. The newest nvidia drivers 93.71 fixed it. related posts: Evenly spaced grid of black squares over windowed DVD TV-display problem: Black squares ontop of video Evenly spaced grid of black squares over windowed video __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups

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2006-09-13, 09:38	#2 (permalink)
jawbroken Portal Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 23 Posts: 707 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My System	Have you tried different Codecs? That looks like a codec issue to me.

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hiddi Portal Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	Hi jawbroken, if I switch to the only other codec/filter (MPV Decoder Filter) I can use right now, the effect is identical. Are there any (free?) alternatives I can install? Greetz

2006-09-14, 09:32	#4 (permalink)
jawbroken Portal Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 23 Posts: 707 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My System	Hmm. Maybe not a codec issue then. Have you tried different graphics card drivers? I am a little out of my depth when it comes to satellite cards, as I have never used one.

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Jetboy Portal Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Stockholm Age: 31 Posts: 187 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Country: My System	You say the software that came with your card works. How about playing recordings from that software in MP, does that look ok? Have you tried playing recordings made by MP in another player? That might help narrow down the problem.

2006-09-14, 15:15	#6 (permalink)
Geggan Portal Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 25 Posts: 13 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My System	It is some kind of incompability with Nvidia Forceware - GeForce 6150 - Mediaportal. I have the same issues on my system. It doesn't show up in fullscreen. The only solution I found so far is to install Forceware 84.21.