Hi joystick,
its high-ish! With both the MPC-HC video codec and the cyberlink codec I can play a 1080p MKV file at 10% cpu load.
I thought with Blu-Ray there is some decryption done by the CPU on top of the decoding? Maybe it's this that is adding the extra load!
Quick correction, powerdvd.exe seems to be fluctuating between...
Hi joystick,
its high-ish! With both the MPC-HC video codec and the cyberlink codec I can play a 1080p MKV file at 10% cpu...
I thought I'd post my findings here, as I couldn't find any useful information on the net.
The Cyberlink website has very...
That's great news, thanks for the Reply Milhouse.
If anyone can recommend a good TV card with IR channel changing capabilities that would be great.
Also, if anyone knows if any of the Dish Network receivers support serial channel changing, or something similar, I'd be willing to upgrade a receiver. I might even consider...
That's great news, thanks for the Reply Milhouse.
If anyone can recommend a good TV card with IR channel changing capabilities...
I want to add DVR functionality to my HTPC project, but since I have DISH, what do I need for DVR to work right? Channels have to...
I can't even get media portal to recognize this card...
I can't even get media portal to recognize this card...
Does any one else have any expeirence with this card. I can't seem to get it to complete a full QAM standard scan.
I read that the Silver edition is better than the Black edition, regarding display (LCD vs VFD). This made me buy the Silver edition. Too bad this information is somewhat 'hidden', people are led to think they are the same except the color..
I read that the Silver edition is better than the Black edition, regarding display (LCD vs VFD). This made me buy the Silver...
The question is stated in the topic. I have seen both names, appearing on different sites (seems like the 430-name is the oldest...
I can confirm that the pinnacle 3010ix PCI-e does work with the current (RC4) version of mediaportal.
I had a problem that the card was not recognised using the internal TV engine but switching to the TV Server solved this and it has been trouble free since.
Good luck in your choice, It can be a bit of a gamble choosing hardware for...
I can confirm that the pinnacle 3010ix PCI-e does work with the current (RC4) version of mediaportal.
I had a problem that the...
My apologies if this issue has come up before, but a brief search showed no results.
I'm currently in the process of speccing...
I have to say, that I still use the (old) 8.4 drivers! With any new one (8.12 too!) I have problems with HD-DVDs!
But don't know if it's a driver or PowerDVD Problem...
I have to say, that I still use the (old) 8.4 drivers! With any new one (8.12 too!) I have problems with HD-DVDs!
But don't know...
I am looking to upgrade the video card in my PC which doubles as our Mediaportal HTPC linked to our TV via S-Video.
Currently I am...
Oops, true. I missed the right symbol. I read TT-3200, which I'm interested in myself. Sorry, my mistake.
I think that if TechnoTrend DVB-C Budget 1500 works with MP, the higher version should work as well.
Oops, true. I missed the right symbol. I read TT-3200, which I'm interested in myself. Sorry, my mistake.
I think that if...
Hi,
is this a DVB or analog card? And if it is Analog with HW-encoder, is it supported by Mediaportal?
hi everyone, im attempting to turn an older PC into a HTPC. i generally feel pretty confident in buying and installing computer parts and educating myself on this kind of stuff, but i have to tell ya, this one has me stumped :S. there seem to be so many variables in specs and such. anyway, let me tell you what ive done already and...
hi everyone, im attempting to turn an older PC into a HTPC. i generally feel pretty confident in buying and installing computer...
hi everyone, im attempting to turn an older PC into a HTPC. i generally feel pretty confident in buying and installing computer...
Will this card with MP/TV3?
Will this card with MP/TV3?
Will this card with MP/TV3?
Hallo,
ich hoffe ich poste hier richtig. Ich bin am verzweifeln! Ich habe folgendes Problem. Ich baue für meine Tochter einen Media-PC zusammen. Ich bin dabei an analoges Kabel gebunden weil sie nichts anderes hat.
An TV-Karten habe ich die AverTV Hybrid+Fm PCI (A16A). Diese Karte wird leider nur als DVB-T Gerät erkannt. Den...
Hallo,
ich hoffe ich poste hier richtig. Ich bin am verzweifeln! Ich habe folgendes Problem. Ich baue für meine Tochter einen...
Hallo,
ich hoffe ich poste hier richtig. Ich bin am verzweifeln! Ich habe folgendes Problem. Ich baue für meine Tochter einen...
Don't know if this is a good one, just wanted to know. There is still little reviews on BD drives on the internet. Let us know when you have got in into operation.
/jayrock
Don't know if this is a good one, just wanted to know. There is still little reviews on BD drives on the internet. Let us know when...
I’m about to build my first htpc, and would like any comments about the following configuration.
This is essentially one of the...
Hello all. I'm new to media portal. Previously, I'm using Media Center under windows vista ultimate. I followed instructions from MediaPortal Install Guide - AVS Forum on how to setup media portal properly. Everything went fine. My questions are:
1. I don't have tv tuner, upon starting media portal, it always waits for tv...
Hello all. I'm new to media portal. Previously, I'm using Media Center under windows vista ultimate. I followed instructions...
Hello all. I'm new to media portal. Previously, I'm using Media Center under windows vista ultimate. I followed instructions...
Hey, if you want to play downloaded material no GPU will cover you 100% because the encoders out there don't always encode with DXVA directives. So you will find yourself still not being able to play some HD content. Better upgrade cpu and board with integrated graphics and buy a discrete card only if you need it (games etc.).
p.s...
Hey, if you want to play downloaded material no GPU will cover you 100% because the encoders out there don't always encode with...
TV-Server Version: rc3
MediaPortal Version: rc3
MediaPortal Skin: monochrome
Windows Version: xp sp3 MCE 2005
CPU Type: 2.4ghz...
Is it no luck to get HW accel with EVR Vista 64?
Is it no luck to get HW accel with EVR Vista 64?
I am building my very first dedicated HTPC in the very near future. One thing among the many that I am undecided on is the video...
Go here:
Theydons HTPC and PC upgrade Project - Page 34 - AVForums.com
Go here:
Theydons HTPC and PC upgrade Project - Page 34 - AVForums.com
First, the biggest thing im worried about is how netflix streaming works with the software. If it doesn't work anymore, i won't...
Got it all working and tested with both CoreAVC and PowerDVD codecs.
To date the best result is with using PowerDVD. Still doesn't run perfect with the odd glitch. Also as the eeebox is no power house, using any gui overlays is rather slow.
With CoreAVC the channels start playing heaps faster but I can not manger to get the sound...
Got it all working and tested with both CoreAVC and PowerDVD codecs.
To date the best result is with using PowerDVD. Still...
Hey Everyone,
I'm looking at putting a client in our bedroom, but I need to make it as unobtrusive and quiet as possible. I was...
Hi,
Been looking at the Samsung LE40A656, as I found a good deal on it, and read some good reviews. Does any have it and any opinions?
Thanks!
Hi,
Been looking at the Samsung LE40A656, as I found a good deal on it, and read some good reviews. Does any have it and any...
Hi,
Been looking at the Samsung LE40A656, as I found a good deal on it, and read some good reviews. Does any have it and any...
Hi MP's
Would a LG PG7000 be a good match for MP ??
LG Denmark :: 50PG7000 ,50PG7000
MP is beautifull so I need a beatufull TV too :-)
Specs:
Model name 50PG7000
Resolution 1920 x 1080p
TruMotion /100Hz Yes
Brightness (cd/m2) 1,500cd/㎡
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 30,000:1
Tuner
Analog Yes...
Hi MP's
Would a LG PG7000 be a good match for MP ??
LG Denmark :: 50PG7000 ,50PG7000
MP is beautifull so I need a...
Hi MP's
Would a LG PG7000 be a good match for MP ??
LG Denmark :: 50PG7000 ,50PG7000
MP is beautifull so I need a...
Although the 3450 works fine (I own it), I read after buying that the 3650 is a lot better - so if its not much more expensive, maybe its a better option. I forget now why it was better (some technical reason).
Although the 3450 works fine (I own it), I read after buying that the 3650 is a lot better - so if its not much more expensive...
Hi,
I have a HTPC with
- 82945G chipset
- P4 3ghz cpu
- 1gb RAM
I'd like to change the DVD player to a Blu-ray...
as for IR/VFD panel, you might want to have a look at "ir-trans" IR Trans - Multimedia , however I think you may have to dismantle the display-case, but with this setup you 'd have information as well as ir-receiver functions...
cheer
joystick
as for IR/VFD panel, you might want to have a look at "ir-trans" IR Trans - Multimedia , however I think you may have to dismantle...
Hi,
I'm real new to this HTPC lark. I plan to build a system for the living room totally hidden away behind fake wall.
What...
Salü,
just need a little information,
in the RC-versions of mediaportal i have to choose HOW MANY channels my CAM - could decode simultaneously
found that list in the manual where tha Alphacrypt-light also is listed.
but what does it mean that it could "max 14 pids" decrypt ?
i have seen that shorty (PIDS) in the...
Salü,
just need a little information,
in the RC-versions of mediaportal i have to choose HOW MANY channels my CAM - could...
Salü,
just need a little information,
in the RC-versions of mediaportal i have to choose HOW MANY channels my CAM - could...
What about the Acer L410 - it is an AMD x2 4800 - with an integrated Radeon Xpress 1250; Would anyone know if this setup will beable to run HD channels (such as BBC HD)?
Buy Acer Veriton L410 Business Desktop Tower PS.L41C1.U11 from CCL - Online Retailer of the Year 2008, 2007 & 2006 for laptops, desktops and computer hardware
What about the Acer L410 - it is an AMD x2 4800 - with an integrated Radeon Xpress 1250; Would anyone know if this setup will...
I’m considering coming back to mediaportal as I’m disillusioned with VMCE current processes lack of support related to extenders...
I wanna try ota since I cancelled my cable a few weeks ago.
So I'm running a non pci express mb.
So I need an antenna and a tv tuner card correct?
What's recommended for both of these?
I've read that the HD Homerun is a good option...does this require an antenna also?
Also is there a way to find out what OTA channels...
I wanna try ota since I cancelled my cable a few weeks ago.
So I'm running a non pci express mb.
So I need an antenna and a...
I wanna try ota since I cancelled my cable a few weeks ago.
So I'm running a non pci express mb.
So I need an antenna and a...
That makes 2 of us, i am probably looking for the same USB TV tuner. do you know if it is possible to use 2 separate usb tuners at the same time? That makes it a lot more easy to get something working.
ps : I found a Adaptec USB TV tuner but is not deliverable in The Netherlands.
That makes 2 of us, i am probably looking for the same USB TV tuner. do you know if it is possible to use 2 separate usb tuners at...
Hi all,
I'm working on a fresh server, which I would like to use as TV server too. Rught now, I'm using a Hauppauge PVR500...
This was interesting: bit-tech.net | Review - Zotac GeForce 9300 (MCP7a) motherboard
This was interesting: bit-tech.net | Review - Zotac GeForce 9300 (MCP7a) motherboard
See: Missing Remote
Might help people choose GPU.
Remember: ATI has several issues with MediaPortal (both on XP and Vista)...
Just set MPC as the external player if you prefere that?
Just set MPC as the external player if you prefere that?
Have just setup an XP Pro SP3 system with all the right codecs to be able to play HD including MKV files.
At the moment whilst I...
No its just a few months old. It has probably nothing to do with my computer specs, i think its a plugin bug as this high cpu issue is something many users had have problems with. And i have never heard about someone who have make the clone mode to work... :(
My computer specs are as follows:
Processor: AMD ATHLON 64 X2 5600+...
No its just a few months old. It has probably nothing to do with my computer specs, i think its a plugin bug as this high cpu issue...
Hey guys,
I'm currently planning my HTPC and have the idea, to control it via a small touchscreen that shows a clone of the...
I just ordered a Floppydtv s2 and will sell the HD2....
edit: no problems with FireDTV S2 and Terratec Aureon soundcard!
I just ordered a Floppydtv s2 and will sell the HD2....
edit: no problems with FireDTV S2 and Terratec Aureon soundcard!
Hi folks!
Im a little bit sad! :(
I bought a DVB-S2 card(Technisat Skystar HD2) just to get one step further with my htpc...
I just bought my first UPS to protect my entertainment center.
Amazon.com: CyberPower CP1000AVRLCD UPS - 1000VA/600W Intelligent LCD Diagnostic Display AVR 9-Outlet RJ11/RJ45/Coax Tower USB/Serial: Electronics
Here is southern AZ we don't suffer many outages, but when we do it's mostly wind-related...and could come-and-go all...
I just bought my first UPS to protect my entertainment center.
Amazon.com: CyberPower CP1000AVRLCD UPS - 1000VA/600W Intelligent...
I just bought my first UPS to protect my entertainment center.
Amazon.com: CyberPower CP1000AVRLCD UPS - 1000VA/600W Intelligent...
Depending if you have to be able to switch, you could remove the delay in boot.ini (can be done in windows in case you don't know and easily put back).
I also have modified my bootskin with a mp bootskin and of course the machine logs on automatically (it's a dedicated HTPC).
On my desktop, I have put a screenshot of the MP home...
Depending if you have to be able to switch, you could remove the delay in boot.ini (can be done in windows in case you don't know...
I searched far and wide combing the forums of MediaPortal and MAME setups to find out all the details of how to set up MediaPortal...
