Codec issues (1 Viewer)

[canarygsr]

TV-Server Version:
MediaPortal Version: Final
MediaPortal Skin:
Windows Version: XP SP2
CPU Type: AMD
HDD:
Memory:
Motherboard: Foxconn K8M890
Motherboard Chipset: Via
Motherboard Bios:
Video Card: Asus Nvidia 7200GS
Video Card Driver:
Sound Card: Realtek
Sound Card AC3:
Sound Card Driver:
1. TV Card: DTV1000S
1. TV Card Type:
1. TV Card Driver:
2. TV Card: DTV1000T
2. TV Card Type:
2. TV Card Driver:
3. TV Card:
3. TV Card Type:
3. TV Card Driver:
4. TV Card:
4. TV Card Type:
4. TV Card Driver:
MPEG2 Video Codec: FFDShow
MPEG2 Audio Codec: FFDShow
Satelite/CableTV Provider:
HTPC Case:
Cooling:
Power Supply:
Remote:
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TV - HTPC Connection:

Ok, I have read the guides that say all you need to install is FFDshow, but I am having trouble getting the video codec to work well in Mediaportal. CPU usage is 100%, and I can't F'FWD/RWD using it.
FFDshow has Mpeg2 Disabled when you first install it, Is that because you should use a better codec.
I assumed that because I had a 4.8AMD duel core CPU there would be enough power to watch live TV all my drivers are up to date. Is there somewhere else I should be looking?
What is the next best codecs to try powerdvd, windvd, nvidia? will I run into trouble installing all these codecs?

 

[Olodin]

If you have installed MediaPortal with Dscaler and MPV codec (available while installation) I would start to try one of those for mpeg2 playback (TV and DVD).

Have a look at http://wiki.team-mediaportal.com/MediaPortalSetup_Filters for a overview of codec options inside MP configuration.

 

[Andrew H]

I had problems w/FFDshow and abandoned it. I'd read a MP installation guide which had some language about turning ON every filter -- DON'T do it! I had to Uninstall FFDshow entirely after that. Maybe that was something I did but I'm very leary about using it. Be sure you get a filter MERIT tool so you can interrogate which filters are of high merit. And, especially pay attention to the system tray for what's popping there and should it be.

Try the Dscaler codec. It worked reliably for me. MPV will only give you 4:3 images so if you're 16:9....

I was running MP on a 3100+, 1GB, 9600xt on WinXP. Your system IS plenty powerful

 

[canarygsr]

Ok thanks guys, I will try Dscaler and see how it goes