Q: TVE3 = poorer PQ for (HW)analogue card users? - Page 5

TLD · 2007-12-03, 02:48

I just set my PVR-150 to 10000 CBR and it's staying put there.

elconejito · 2007-12-03, 03:18

Unfortunately, it won't stick on mine either (Hauppaugge PVR 150). I'm not sure what else to do, I may consider going back to the non-TV server version as the quality is *awful* for anything fast moving like sports, which is a large part of what I watch/record.

Maybe its with certain driver versions? I'll have to check which I am running.

Is there anything else we can try? like editing the registry somewhere? I'd try walking around with a tin foil hat if I thought it might help...

TLD · 2007-12-03, 03:26

I used the latest software & driver from the Hauppaugge web page about a month ago.

mcraenz · 2007-12-03, 04:27

I was under the impression that it makes no difference what you set where since when the graph is built the bitrates and explicitly set. The only way I've been able to have any impact is to build my own TVServer with the hard coded bitrates changed.

BKCH · 2007-12-03, 04:38

Hey Mcraenz - any chance you could share the relevant compiled files???

I've had no success getting this to stick either. I've tried with Graphedit and with the old Hauppage tweaker - both methods allow me to successfully change the brightness and contrast etc but I can't get the bitrate to change (or stick).

I can't tell you guys how much I'd appreciate getting this resolved. I *love* MP and particularly the server but this is a major issue for me

rekenaar · 2007-12-03, 05:06

Quote:

Hey Mcraenz - any chance you could share the relevant compiled files???

Mcraenz, Please - I would also like to try your recompiled version?

diehard2 · 2007-12-03, 15:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcraenz

I was under the impression that it makes no difference what you set where since when the graph is built the bitrates and explicitly set. The only way I've been able to have any impact is to build my own TVServer with the hard coded bitrates changed.

That is correct

mcraenz · 2007-12-03, 19:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by BKCH

Hey Mcraenz - any chance you could share the relevant compiled files???

I spose I could but it might be better if an option was included in tv server to change this. And I don't mean an option on the tv server setup form, rather have tvserver use the current defaults unless it finds c:\Program Files\Team MediaPortal\MediaPortal TV Server\HauppaugeBitrates.txt which would contain the custom bitrates for those of us who want to experiment. I just don't like the idea of propagating disparate dll files But either way could work.

What do you rekon Diehard? I could make a patch.

THDBASED · 2007-12-03, 20:57

Sounds good to me to be able to change the bitrates in a easy way, if it helps the quality of SD Tv I say go for it!

Spragleknas · 2007-12-03, 22:03

Agreed. Would be a great way for us "control freaks"

2007-12-03, 03:18	#42 (permalink)
elconejito Portal Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Springfield, VA Age: 33 Posts: 133 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country: My System	Unfortunately, it won't stick on mine either (Hauppaugge PVR 150). I'm not sure what else to do, I may consider going back to the non-TV server version as the quality is awful for anything fast moving like sports, which is a large part of what I watch/record. Maybe its with certain driver versions? I'll have to check which I am running. Is there anything else we can try? like editing the registry somewhere? I'd try walking around with a tin foil hat if I thought it might help... __________________ MP TV Server/Client: Windows XP SP3 :: MP 1.0 RC2 SVN19876 :: 2x Avermedia Combo PCIe (M780) ATSC/NTSC :: Intel Core2Duo E6300 :: 2GB RAM :: Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L :: 1x WD2500AAKS, 2x WD3200AAKS :: GIGABYTE 7600GT (heatsink, no fan) :: Onboard Audio :: Output to a 32" CRT.

2007-12-03, 04:27	#44 (permalink)
mcraenz Portal Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Auckland Posts: 449 Thanks: 2 Thanked 16 Times in 14 Posts Country: My System	I was under the impression that it makes no difference what you set where since when the graph is built the bitrates and explicitly set. The only way I've been able to have any impact is to build my own TVServer with the hard coded bitrates changed. __________________ Intel DP35DP / c2d E8400 (3.0Ghz) / NVIDIA 8600GT / 4GB DDR800 / HVR-2200 / SkyStar 2 / Techotrend S1500+CI / PVR-150 New Zealander's don't forget to check out the NZ Wiki Page

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2007-12-03, 02:48	#41 (permalink)
TLD Portal Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country: My System	I just set my PVR-150 to 10000 CBR and it's staying put there.

2007-12-03, 03:26	#43 (permalink)
TLD Portal Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country: My System	I used the latest software & driver from the Hauppaugge web page about a month ago.

2007-12-03, 04:38	#45 (permalink)
BKCH MP Donator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 181 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Country:	Hey Mcraenz - any chance you could share the relevant compiled files??? I've had no success getting this to stick either. I've tried with Graphedit and with the old Hauppage tweaker - both methods allow me to successfully change the brightness and contrast etc but I can't get the bitrate to change (or stick). I can't tell you guys how much I'd appreciate getting this resolved. I love MP and particularly the server but this is a major issue for me

2007-12-03, 20:57	#49 (permalink)
THDBASED Portal Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 464 Thanks: 64 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Country: My System	Sounds good to me to be able to change the bitrates in a easy way, if it helps the quality of SD Tv I say go for it!