ffdshow/Haali (3 Viewers)

[nmt1978]

please tell me how to configure / activate haali media splitter in MP? it seems that we have to activate this filter in Video Post Proccessing in MP configuration?

 

[the1]

I have installed ffdshow and Haali media splitter but the .mkv files are still not working.
The codec options I get in MediaPortal Options under Videos are as follows;

H.264 Video Decoder - ffdshow MPEG-4 Video Decoder, ATI MPEG Video Decoder, ffdshow VFW decoder helper, ffdshow raw video filter

Please help here thankyou!

 

[Spragleknas]

How to gather log files
How to show System Specs
How to start support/bug thread

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Logs and system specs should always be added - just in case

 

[the1]

Okay I have attached my logs. mkv's are still not working.

I also have 2 other questions.
What are the best codecs to use from My Videos and Television.

Here are my available options.

MediaPortal Config -> Videos -> Video Player

MPEG-2 video decoder:
- MPV Decoder
- Microsoft MPEG-2 Video Decoder
- CBVA DMO wrapper filter
- ATI MPEG Video Decoder
- ATI MPEG Multiplexer
- ATI CC Multiplexer

H.264 video decoder:
- ffdshow MPEG-4 Video Decoder
- ATI MPEG Video DEcoder
- ffdshow VFW decoder helper
- ffdshow raw video filter

Audio decoder:
- ffdshow Audio Decoder
- Microsoft MPEG-1/dd Audio Decoder
- MPA Decoder Filter

MediaPortal Config -> Television

MPEG-2 Video Decoder:
- MPV Decoder
- Microsoft MPEG-2 Video Decoder
- CBVA DMO wrapper filter
- ATI MPEG Video Decoder
- ATI MPEG Multiplexer
- ATI CC Multiplexer

H.264 Wideo decoder:
- ffdshow MPEG-4 Video Decoder
- ATI MPEG Video DEcoder
- ffdshow VFW decoder helper
- ffdshow raw video filter

Audio decoder:
- ffdshow Audio Decoder
- Microsoft MPEG-1/dd Audio Decoder
- MPA Decoder Filter

Deinterlace mode:
Do you suggest I should do anything here.


Thanks for helping me out guys!

 

[Owlsroost]

the1 - can you add your system specs to your user profile (and make sure they are visible to other users i.e. so that you have a 'My System' pop-up to the left of your posts).

For codec recommendations, if your video card supports hardware de-interlacing and H.264 acceleration, the best combination is probably PowerDVD 7 or 8 for MPEG-2 video and MPC-HC for H264 video. The ATi AVIVO codecs are not very good, I've not tried the Microsoft MPEG-2 decoder - my version of Vista doesn't have it available.

You should have a look at the SAF thread too - https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/codecs-external-players-55/standalone-filters-mediaportal-saf-44614/

(To get the PowerDVD codecs, install a trial version of PowerDVD 7 or 8 - the codecs carry on working when the trial period ends - or buy a cheap OEM version for peanuts - or the codecs can be found floating around.....)

Given that the AVIVO codecs are not very good, I'd suggest un-installing them to keep the system as simple as possible - having a lot of codecs installed can make things worse rather than better, so don't be tempted to install any 'mega' codec packs etc

Tony

 

[the1]

Is there one specific codec you would recommend for each catergory?

And the deinterlacing mode... Should I just leave it as it is?

 

[Owlsroost]

I use the same codecs for both (and for DVD).

I leave deinterlacing mode set to 'best', but I think this is ignored when hardware deinterlacing is used.

Tony

 

[the1]

More help with the codecs would be appreciated because I do not really know what I am doing in regards to them.

 

[Spragleknas]

Let's start with eliminating some errors, which might or might not be related (I don't use Vista:
2009-03-05 18:38:00.529980 [ERROR][MPMain]: Error stopping MCE service "ehSched"
2009-03-05 18:38:00.530980 [ERROR][MPMain]: !!! MediaPortal needs to be run as Administrator on Vista to stop the Media Center services that occupy your TV cards/remote control !!!
2009-03-05 18:38:25.895980 [ERROR][MPMain]: PlaylistPlayer: *** unable to play - E:\Movies\BRRip + BDRip\Body of Lies 2008.mkv - skipping track!

Now, make sure to be loggied in with admin, rights. I'd guess you have to do this just to get Haali installed?

 

[the1]

I only have one user account set up and obviously I have made myself administrator so I don't understand why that is coming up.