Area: Media Portal Program
MediaPortal Version: 0.2.0.0 RC2 (2006-02-08 )
MediaPortal Skin: BlueTwo
Windows Version: Windows XP (SP2)
.NET CLR Version: 2.0.50727
DirectX Version: 4.09.00.0904 (9.0c)
Audio Codec: MPEG/AC3/DTS/LPCM Audio Decoder
Video Codec: ATI Mpeg Video Decoder
CPU Type: AMD Athlon 64 3200+
Memory: 894 MB
Motherboard: MS-7093
TV Card Model: -
TV Card Type: -
TV Card Driver: -
Video Card Model: Msi Radeon Xpress 200 Series (256 MB)
Video Card Driver: -
Video Card Resolution: 720x576
Video Render Type: Overlay
Audio Card Model: Realtek AC'97 Audio
Audio Card Driver: -
Synopsis::
After some discussion about DVD playback with Tech Geek in the hardware selection forum I have been playing around with my graphics drivers setup.
I was suffering stuttering in DVD playback. I've managed to stop that by installing the latest drivers and catalyst from the ATi site and using the ATi Mpeg Decoder as my DVD Codec. I'd have to say that the change in pic quality is excellent. Much clearer and more vibrant colours.
However, things have gone from bad to worse ref playback. The stuttering is gone but now playback stops completely. It doesn't freeze MP completely. It just shows as paused. I can start it again by hitting play but why!?!? This happens after about 2-3 mins of playback. If I change codec, I get the stuttering back.
Hardware Acceleration is enabled. I have used the Catalyst Wizard settings for Full Screen Video.
I always seem to cure one problem by replacing it with another!
MediaPortal Version: 0.2.0.0 RC2 (2006-02-08 )
MediaPortal Skin: BlueTwo
Windows Version: Windows XP (SP2)
.NET CLR Version: 2.0.50727
DirectX Version: 4.09.00.0904 (9.0c)
Audio Codec: MPEG/AC3/DTS/LPCM Audio Decoder
Video Codec: ATI Mpeg Video Decoder
CPU Type: AMD Athlon 64 3200+
Memory: 894 MB
Motherboard: MS-7093
TV Card Model: -
TV Card Type: -
TV Card Driver: -
Video Card Model: Msi Radeon Xpress 200 Series (256 MB)
Video Card Driver: -
Video Card Resolution: 720x576
Video Render Type: Overlay
Audio Card Model: Realtek AC'97 Audio
Audio Card Driver: -
Synopsis::
After some discussion about DVD playback with Tech Geek in the hardware selection forum I have been playing around with my graphics drivers setup.
I was suffering stuttering in DVD playback. I've managed to stop that by installing the latest drivers and catalyst from the ATi site and using the ATi Mpeg Decoder as my DVD Codec. I'd have to say that the change in pic quality is excellent. Much clearer and more vibrant colours.
However, things have gone from bad to worse ref playback. The stuttering is gone but now playback stops completely. It doesn't freeze MP completely. It just shows as paused. I can start it again by hitting play but why!?!? This happens after about 2-3 mins of playback. If I change codec, I get the stuttering back.
Hardware Acceleration is enabled. I have used the Catalyst Wizard settings for Full Screen Video.
I always seem to cure one problem by replacing it with another!