Is there a beginners guide to codecs?? (1 Viewer)

[pigboy306]

TV-Server Version:
MediaPortal Version: Always latest SVN
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CPU Type: E6300 Core two duo
HDD: 2x160gb 1x500gb
Memory: pc 6400 ddr2 2046mb
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-P35cDS3R
Video Card: Ait 3650
Video Card Driver: Beta 8.7
Sound Card: On board
Sound Card AC3: Sp-dif out for DVD
Sound Card Driver:
1. TV Card: Compro DVB-S 350
1. TV Card Type: DVB-S
1. TV Card Driver: 1.3.6.6
2. TV Card: Pinnacle 3010ix
2. TV Card Type: DVB-T
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: ATI
MPEG2 Audio Codec: Intervideo
h.264 Video Codec: Coreavc
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TV - HTPC Connection: DVI

Apologies if anyone has answered this before , I did look but didnt find... sorry in advance if there is another answer already.

I have Ati Avivo codecs, CoreAVC,Windvd7 platinum, Powerdvd8 ultra. I use Sp-dif out for DVD but normal stereo to my TV for normal telly. I watch BBCHD and HDDVD videos (Yes i brought a betamax vcr too) what is the best setting for my codecs??

 

[Paranoid Delusion]

UserGuides/codecs and containers - MediaPortal Wiki Documentation

Gooses guide is good

 

[Zvex]

Also you can try with:

MEDIAPORTAL - free MediaCenter HTPC Software - simple mediaportal codec guide