Problem with low quality tv and video (1 Viewer)

[Bombo]

Area: Media Portal Program
MediaPortal Version: 0.2.0.0 RC4$CVS-30.05.2006- 9:32:51,15
(2006-05-30)
MediaPortal Skin: Butcher2 16_9
Windows Version: Windows XP (SP2)
.NET CLR Version: 2.0.50727
DirectX Version: 4.09.00.0904 (9.0c)
Audio Codec: -
Video Codec: -
CPU Type: AMD Athlon 64 3200+
Memory: 958 MB
Motherboard: -
TV Card Model: Hauppauge WinTV-PVR 350
TV Card Type: -
TV Card Driver: -
Video Card Model: Ati Radeon Xpress 200 Series (256 MB)
Video Card Driver: -
Video Card Resolution: 1024x576
Video Render Type: -
Audio Card Model: Realtek High Definition Audio
Audio Card Driver: -
Synopsis::

I have a problem with tv and video in MediaPortal. When I watch tv the quality is so bad it makes no sence using MediaPortal. Using the WinTV2000 software tv looks good. I also have another problem which might be related. Whenever I watch a video (dvd, video files) the text on screen becomes almost impossible to read. Anyone know how I can fix this?

 

[FlipGer]

Hi,

unfortunatly does the quality control not work for the 350. So you have to turn it of in Configure->Television->Cards->Edit->Quality.

So you have to use an external program like the Hauppauge Tweak Tool to set the Bitrate. (Eg. VBR 2000 average / 4000 peak).

Also make sure, that you use the latest drivers. I can recommedn those from SHSPVR.

HTH, Flip.

 

[Bombo]

Thanks! I remember turning it on, but never thought this was the cause for my tv problems.

This didn't help with the other problem I have though. Every time I start a video (or go to My TV) any text visible on the screen becomes rough and edged. As soon as I stop the video the text becomes clear again. This really annoys me so I hope someone know how I can solve this?

 

[sloty32]

Hi Bombo,

i just got a mobo with the same ati xpress, and same problem.
U solved it meanwhile?

thnx
sloty

 

[Mr T]

I have the same problem too. i also have ATI xpress200 onboard graphics, is this just a coincidence?

The text and video looks like its running at a really low resolution but when the video stops the text is back to normal again.

I get the same thing on Windows MCE. And i am connecting to a UK PAL widescreen TV via a VGA to RBG SCART cable.

Playing video files full screen in windows media player works great and the quality is easily as good as a stand alone DVD player.

I hope somebody knows whats going on here its got me beat.

T

 

[sloty32]

Hi,

in another board, i got the answer, that it could be a problem with the newest ati driver for onboard grafic and the exclusive directx mode (problems since 6.2)
if u turn off the exclusice dx mode in the mp setup, u get no problem with the grafic, but the video will have tearing. at least in my config.

i now use a svideo cable, with a 720x576 resolution, and the tv mode in the ati driver enabled.

u get a crystal clear desktop and mp, and no problems with the grafic.


sloty

 

[illStyle]

Which MPEG decoding software are you using?