WDM Recorder using Software Compression

[m0rt]

I loaded up Gspot.... on my SPC and it says:

Splitter/Other: MainConcept MPEG Splitter
Video Codec: MainConcept MPEG Video Decoder-->DivXG400
Audio Codec: MPEG Audio Decoder-->Morgan Stream Switcher

I've tried installing the MainConcept decoder on my LRPC but when I run GSpot on that it says the Video Codec is Intervideo WinDVD.
Should I try uninstalling the Intervideo program to see if that helps, or will it not make any difference?

Thanks for the help norman

[normanr]

it would make a difference, but you should be able to force gb-pvr to use the mainconcept decoder.

In the gb-pvr configuration application, under playback (I think), you can choose your preferred video and audio decoders. You may have to edit the allowed decoders entry in the config.xml to be able to see the items in the drop down (I had to for my elecard decorders), but once you get gb-pvr using a specific decoder instead of the system default then it works much better.

[oberon]

I typed in an existing file into test app and it played successfully in windows media player. Then tried recording in test app again now it does record but when played back the picture is clear but horizontally aqueezed, and runs fast with the sound starting normal quickly distintegrating. No change with GBPVR

[normanr]

hrm, i've found that windows media player is not the best thing to view mpeg2 files with unless your decoder setup is perfect. I've had quite a lot of success using the Elecard MPEG2 decoder as the preferred decoder for the moonlight compressor (no surprise there, elecard and moonlight are the same company). VLC and VirtualDub are more forgiving when it comes to codec mismatches.

[miochza]

Norman, as I said before, is there anyway to have the software encoder be a secondary tuner? Whenever I install the plugin, it changes the priority and I can't watch TV with my PVR 150MCE...

[arlieyoung]

ok, i tried to follow this whole thread....

but, where is the latest build for d/l? does it have some kind of instructions bundled with it? Sorry but Im just getting into DVR and my Capture card is old as dirt that a friend of mine had and didnt know what it was...
It has the Bt848 chipset.. It is a hauppauge wincast/tv card. and i was pointed in this direction to get it to work with gb-pvr(my favorite pvr ive found so far!) thanks for any/all help

[normanr]

miochza: err, you'll have to ask sub about capture source priorities. The recorder plugins are just responsible for doing the work, they have no control over which ones get used. (i.e. i'd love to be able to help - you and myself, but i am unable to )

arlieyoung: the latest build is currently on post #196, but it is also always be avalible from the wiki page. It does have install instructions in the bundle yes.

[arlieyoung]

so what do ppl do when the 21 day trial expires?

[normanr]

purchase the encoder?

[arlieyoung]

ok, well ive got gbpvr to recognize my card, and its recording..but only sound! its making the file and everything..just w/o video...??? and i CAN watch live tv..also, i hear the sound no matter what.. if i minimize gb-pvr,close it.. close it AND the sys tray icon..its everywhere!! lol thanks!!