Hello,
Not a big problem but just wondering... What are the "correct" or suggested settings with this card, for watching liveTV (and HDTV).
I have had this card for a few months at most, and I have used the Catalyst 8.10 (with the hotfix for the HD4350), and the 8.12.
Right now, as I have PowerDVD7 installed, the MPEG-2 decoder is the Cyberlink Video/SP BD-HD Decoder (PDVD7.x), and I get identical results with the MPV decoder. For HDTV playback, I use the Cyberlink H.264/AVC Decoder (PDVD7.x), and the CPU use is about 20-25%, but the picture is a little bit jerky.
I tried the AVIVO package's ATI Decoders (same number as the Catalyst version), but I just get a black screen with those. I don't know if I forgot something, but in PowerDVD7, I selected to activate hardware acceleration. I am using EVR, Aero is enabled.
I tried the ATI registry tweaks, no difference. I feel something but I just can't figure out what. I can play BluRays, and 1080p files without problem, but LiveHDTV works with all decoders (CoreAVC, ffdshow, Cyberlink) but not with the ATI AVIVO ones.
Any idea ?
Lorenzo
TV-Server Version: MediaPortal 1.0 RC3
MediaPortal Version: MediaPortal 1.0 RC3
MediaPortal Skin: Blue3wide (Darkblue)
Windows Version: Vista Ultimate SP1
CPU Type: Intel Core 2 Duo E4600, passive cooling
HDD: WD Scorpio 2.5" SATA
Memory: DDR2, 2x1GB
Motherboard: Intel DP35DP
Video Card: Radeon HD4350, passive cooling
Video Card Driver: Catalyst 8.12, AVIVO
Sound Card: Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)
Sound Card AC3: optical out to Harman & Kardon AVR-235 amp
Sound Card Driver: 5762_5713_v68
1. TV Card: Floppy DTV DVB-C
1. TV Card Type: DVB-C
1. TV Card Driver: 4.4.5N
2. TV Card: Floppy DTV DVB-C
2. TV Card Type: DVB-C
2. TV Card Driver: 4.4.5N
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: Cyberlink powerDVD 7
MPEG2 Audio Codec:
h.264 Video Codec: Cyberlink powerDVD 7
Satelite/CableTV Provider:
HTPC Case: Zalman HD160 Plus
Cooling: Noctual 8cm fans x2, Scythe Ninja mini passive on CPU
Power Supply: BeQuiet 450W
Remote: Microsoft MCE
TV: Sony KDL-40W4020AEP
TV - HTPC Connection: HDMI
Not a big problem but just wondering... What are the "correct" or suggested settings with this card, for watching liveTV (and HDTV).
I have had this card for a few months at most, and I have used the Catalyst 8.10 (with the hotfix for the HD4350), and the 8.12.
Right now, as I have PowerDVD7 installed, the MPEG-2 decoder is the Cyberlink Video/SP BD-HD Decoder (PDVD7.x), and I get identical results with the MPV decoder. For HDTV playback, I use the Cyberlink H.264/AVC Decoder (PDVD7.x), and the CPU use is about 20-25%, but the picture is a little bit jerky.
I tried the AVIVO package's ATI Decoders (same number as the Catalyst version), but I just get a black screen with those. I don't know if I forgot something, but in PowerDVD7, I selected to activate hardware acceleration. I am using EVR, Aero is enabled.
I tried the ATI registry tweaks, no difference. I feel something but I just can't figure out what. I can play BluRays, and 1080p files without problem, but LiveHDTV works with all decoders (CoreAVC, ffdshow, Cyberlink) but not with the ATI AVIVO ones.
Any idea ?
Lorenzo
TV-Server Version: MediaPortal 1.0 RC3
MediaPortal Version: MediaPortal 1.0 RC3
MediaPortal Skin: Blue3wide (Darkblue)
Windows Version: Vista Ultimate SP1
CPU Type: Intel Core 2 Duo E4600, passive cooling
HDD: WD Scorpio 2.5" SATA
Memory: DDR2, 2x1GB
Motherboard: Intel DP35DP
Video Card: Radeon HD4350, passive cooling
Video Card Driver: Catalyst 8.12, AVIVO
Sound Card: Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)
Sound Card AC3: optical out to Harman & Kardon AVR-235 amp
Sound Card Driver: 5762_5713_v68
1. TV Card: Floppy DTV DVB-C
1. TV Card Type: DVB-C
1. TV Card Driver: 4.4.5N
2. TV Card: Floppy DTV DVB-C
2. TV Card Type: DVB-C
2. TV Card Driver: 4.4.5N
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: Cyberlink powerDVD 7
MPEG2 Audio Codec:
h.264 Video Codec: Cyberlink powerDVD 7
Satelite/CableTV Provider:
HTPC Case: Zalman HD160 Plus
Cooling: Noctual 8cm fans x2, Scythe Ninja mini passive on CPU
Power Supply: BeQuiet 450W
Remote: Microsoft MCE
TV: Sony KDL-40W4020AEP
TV - HTPC Connection: HDMI