Using VMR7 with PVRX2

[Michael Ravn]

Hi,
With PVRX2, I cannot use VMR7 as Video Renderer anymore (Set under "Playback" in GBPVR Configuration). This is a shame, as VMR7 is very good for my setup. I have a tv connected using Svideo on the Radeon-X600-graphics card. And an LCD-monitor on the DVI-output. Then I have the Screen setup like this: The LCD is the Primary, and the tv is NOT set to expand the Windows Desktop to the tv. Under Advanced- Screens, the tv is set to be a clone of the LCD-screeen. With these settings, when I use for example Windows Media Playser to show videos (and recordings), then these are shown full-screen on the tv in a fairly good quality, and at the same time the windows desktop is accessible on the LCD, making it possible to surf the Internet etc. at the same as somebody is watching the video. This works also in GBPVR, but only when I use VMR7. So that's why: Could it be possible to use VMR7 in PVRX2, please?

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Could it be possible to use VMR7 in PVRX2, please?

Sorry, this isnt possible. It needs be using VMR9 Custom or VMR9 FSE to integrate video with the new Direct3D based user interface.

That said, you should be able to use the PC for other things while PVRX2 is running on the second monitor (assuming you've installed the patch which reenables second monitor support).

[Michael Ravn]

Ok, I was hoping for VMR7, because then I can have GBPVR-video on the LCD in windowed mode and at the same time have GBPVR-video on the tv in fullscreen. This is not possible if GBPVR run on the second monitor (tv) - then it is only on the tv, not the LCD-monitor. Often I check tv-guide etc. using only the LCD-monitor, not having to turn on the tv.
Also it seems I get better video-quality on the tv, using VMR7 in this manner.

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Sorry, there is nothing I can do about this. You'll need to find a way to live with VMR9 Custom or VMR9 FSE, or stick with the old app.

[Michael Ravn]

Ok, I'll do that. Thanks for a great piece of software, anyway.

[pBS]

go to graphics settings/video/theater and set the secondary monitor to Theater mode, it will show videos played on main monitor but in full screen mode..
works in vmr9 also...
[may not show the interface tho..been a while, try it out]

[Michael Ravn]

I have just tried this, and on my system it only works with VMR7. I have even tried to download the latest Radeon-drivers. Same thing... But thanks for the input...