VMR9 Exclusive Mode Checked = Tearing, Unchecked = No Tearing?

riadmelb · 2007-12-13, 01:43

Hi all,

If VMR9 Exclusive Mode is checked, I get tearing in TV, DVD and all videos. If I uncheck it, it goes away. It's a fresh install of XP with TV3 and MediaPortal client. I have only PowerDVD 7.3 Ultra with latest patch + CCCP codec pack installed. I have a list

I have two other clients in the network with exactly same software setup, and neither of them has this problem.

I had it running for 3 months with this problem, then I did something and the problem appeared. Today I decided to reinstall everything to get rid of the issue, but I was confused when it didn't!

The only difference to the other working clients is that I have TV3, capture cards and TV out instead of DVI.

The reason why I want to fix it is because I read that using exclusive mode is better for smooth playback.

All feedback welcome,
riadmelb

tourettes · 2007-12-13, 07:24

Make sure that your display refresh rate is is set to multiple of the source material frames per second value (for PAL it would be 50/75/100hz). Most likely the tv out is forcing the display adapter to use 50hz refresh rate.

riadmelb · 2007-12-13, 23:34

Thank you tourettes, but I tried changing resolutions and refresh rates to every thing available on the TV out, with no luck. This is happening with all types of videos (24fps, 25fps and 30fps). I'm going to connect it to an lcd monitor to eliminate one unclear concern if TV is causing this to happen.

I forgot to mention that I've applied the following as well:
VMR9 Hotfix windowsxp-kb919071-x86-enu.exe
WindowsXP-KB896626-v2-x86-ENU.exe
vcredist_x86.exe
dvbfix

If there is anything else I can try, please let me know.

riadmelb

Olodin · 2007-12-14, 10:43

Try to set vsync to always on in your Forceware settings. You may want to try other drivers and also read this: http://forum.team-mediaportal.com/je...ighlight=vsync.

riadmelb · 2007-12-16, 10:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olodin

Try to set vsync to always on in your Forceware settings. You may want to try other drivers and also read this: http://forum.team-mediaportal.com/je...ighlight=vsync.

Thanks mate, turning vsync on did the trick, I also replied to your other post above.

One thing I don't understand is why unticking "VMR9 Exclusive Mode" also fixes it? Oh well, at lease its working now the way it should

Riad

2007-12-13, 01:43	#1 (permalink)
riadmelb Portal Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Melbourne Posts: 143 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Country: My System	VMR9 Exclusive Mode Checked = Tearing, Unchecked = No Tearing? Hi all, If VMR9 Exclusive Mode is checked, I get tearing in TV, DVD and all videos. If I uncheck it, it goes away. It's a fresh install of XP with TV3 and MediaPortal client. I have only PowerDVD 7.3 Ultra with latest patch + CCCP codec pack installed. I have a list I have two other clients in the network with exactly same software setup, and neither of them has this problem. I had it running for 3 months with this problem, then I did something and the problem appeared. Today I decided to reinstall everything to get rid of the issue, but I was confused when it didn't! The only difference to the other working clients is that I have TV3, capture cards and TV out instead of DVI. The reason why I want to fix it is because I read that using exclusive mode is better for smooth playback. All feedback welcome, riadmelb

2007-12-13, 07:24	#2 (permalink)
tourettes Portal Developer Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 30 Posts: 3,733 Thanks: 98 Thanked 137 Times in 109 Posts	Make sure that your display refresh rate is is set to multiple of the source material frames per second value (for PAL it would be 50/75/100hz). Most likely the tv out is forcing the display adapter to use 50hz refresh rate. __________________ http://day2.no-ip.org/ "Commy64 - The problem there is that Oprah was on. MP tried to save you by blanking the screen"

2007-12-14, 10:43	#4 (permalink)
Olodin Portal Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 147 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts My System	Try to set vsync to always on in your Forceware settings. You may want to try other drivers and also read this: http://forum.team-mediaportal.com/je...ighlight=vsync. __________________ Kind Regards -Olodin My HTPC configuration in depth

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2007-12-13, 23:34	#3 (permalink)
riadmelb Portal Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Melbourne Posts: 143 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Country: My System	Thank you tourettes, but I tried changing resolutions and refresh rates to every thing available on the TV out, with no luck. This is happening with all types of videos (24fps, 25fps and 30fps). I'm going to connect it to an lcd monitor to eliminate one unclear concern if TV is causing this to happen. I forgot to mention that I've applied the following as well: VMR9 Hotfix windowsxp-kb919071-x86-enu.exe WindowsXP-KB896626-v2-x86-ENU.exe vcredist_x86.exe dvbfix If there is anything else I can try, please let me know. riadmelb