Universe+PlayOn on PC

[sub]

I think sub needs to look at this. It looks like NPVR is trying to read the dummy file as a mpeg file.

As far as I can tell, it's receiving requests from mvpmcx2 to read from the currently option file, so it is. I thought you went direct to a http source from mvpmcx2, and only opened a dummy file to convince nextpvr that it was playing something (but wouldnt read from it)?

2011-09-24 09:50:23.444 [DEBUG][7] Received: STREAM_REQUEST
2011-09-24 09:50:23.445 [DEBUG][7] Requested file: System.Byte[] (http://127.0.0.1:63478/hulu-be827593-93d...6aed45.mpg)
2011-09-24 09:50:23.445 [DEBUG][7] substituting with C:\Program Files (x86)\NPVR\nextpvr.exe
2011-09-24 09:50:23.446 [DEBUG][7] Playback on PCH
2011-09-24 09:50:23.447 [DEBUG][7] RollingFile(C:\Program Files (x86)\NPVR\nextpvr.exe)..
2011-09-24 09:50:23.448 [DEBUG][7] SharedMemoryHelper::Open()
2011-09-24 09:50:23.451 [DEBUG][7] Unable to find in 'Global', about to check 'Local'
2011-09-24 09:50:23.451 [DEBUG][7] Unable to find in either 'Global' or 'Local'
2011-09-24 09:50:23.458 [DEBUG][7] about to read 20032 from location 0 (current length = 550912)
2011-09-24 09:50:23.459 [DEBUG][7] RollingFile.Seek(38)
2011-09-24 09:50:23.459 [DEBUG][7] RollingFile.Seek(0)
2011-09-24 09:50:23.459 [DEBUG][7] about to read 32000 from location 0 (current length = 550912)
2011-09-24 09:50:23.485 [DEBUG][7] Received: STREAM_SEEK
2011-09-24 09:50:23.485 [DEBUG][7] RollingFile.Position returning 32000
2011-09-24 09:50:23.485 [DEBUG][7] Received request to seek to pos:32000
2011-09-24 09:50:23.485 [DEBUG][7] RollingFile.Seek(32000)
2011-09-24 09:50:23.485 [DEBUG][7] RollingFile.Position returning 32000
2011-09-24 09:50:23.511 [DEBUG][7] Received: STREAM_GETDATA
2011-09-24 09:50:23.511 [DEBUG][7] RollingFile.Position returning 32000
2011-09-24 09:50:23.511 [DEBUG][7] Request 200000 bytes (file size:550912 file location: 32000)
2011-09-24 09:50:23.511 [DEBUG][7] about to read 200000 from location 32000 (current length = 550912)
2011-09-24 09:50:23.511 [DEBUG][7] RollingFile.Position returning 232000
2011-09-24 09:50:23.518 [DEBUG][7] Request completed. 200000 bytes sent
2011-09-24 09:50:23.545 [DEBUG][7] Received: STREAM_GETDATA
2011-09-24 09:50:23.545 [DEBUG][7] RollingFile.Position returning 232000
2011-09-24 09:50:23.545 [DEBUG][7] Request 200000 bytes (file size:550912 file location: 232000)
2011-09-24 09:50:23.545 [DEBUG][7] about to read 200000 from location 232000 (current length = 550912)
2011-09-24 09:50:23.545 [DEBUG][7] RollingFile.Position returning 432000
2011-09-24 09:50:23.552 [DEBUG][7] Request completed. 200000 bytes sent

[sub]

I must admit though, I really cant remember how Universe works for this stuff.

[mvallevand]

Agreed, my logs don't show the Received: STREAM_GETDATA is being issued.

Martin

[ga_mueller]

This plugin is what is going to get me to switch from GBPVR to nPVR... it looks to be awesome. I'm presently using a clunky HP x280n Mediasmart extender for Playon, but would love to get rid of it. Anyway, I've set up nPVR on a laptop to see how this plugin works. I can play mpeg files fine from within nPVR, but Universe weirdly only loads evr renderer, and default directsound for the graph. I find the server, select a source, some buffering occurs, then I'm kicked back to the menu.

Thanks for any help, George

mpeg playback
2011-10-03 14:40:57.214 [DEBUG][1] Graph filter list:
2011-10-03 14:40:57.214 [DEBUG][1] - EVR Renderer
2011-10-03 14:40:57.214 [DEBUG][1] - MPEG1 Audio Renderer
2011-10-03 14:40:57.214 [DEBUG][1] - ffdshow Video Decoder
2011-10-03 14:40:57.214 [DEBUG][1] - ffdshow Audio Decoder
2011-10-03 14:40:57.214 [DEBUG][1] - MPEG-2 Demultiplexer
2011-10-03 14:40:57.214 [DEBUG][1] - File Source (Async.)
Universe playback
2011-10-03 14:42:22.632 [DEBUG][1] Graph filter list:
2011-10-03 14:42:22.632 [DEBUG][1] - Default DirectSound Device
2011-10-03 14:42:22.632 [DEBUG][1] - EVR Renderer
2011-10-03 14:42:22.635 [DEBUG][1] Source Aspect Ratio: 1x1
2011-10-03 14:42:22.635 [DEBUG][1] Setting display rect: 0.187726,0.000000,0.812274,1.000000

[mvallevand]

When I see a line like

2011-10-03 14:42:22.635 [DEBUG][1] Source Aspect Ratio: 1x1

it usually means that you don't have an mpeg splitter installed. I recommend the Haali splitter.

Martin

[ga_mueller]

Weird. I did have Haali installed. Uninstalled, reinstalled the most recent version, ticked off that it should split everything, same result. Here's the graph for an mpeg file. I don't see the Haali icon in the tray, but in any case the file plays fine... I'm stumped.... Thanks, George

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[mvallevand]

The graph for this is stream is slightly different though, because it must support http streaming. Perhaps you have a firewall blocking access. Also earlier in this thread I recommended the K-Lite codec pack to correct a similar problem, and I stand with that recommendation. The basic pack is fine.

Martin

[ga_mueller]

Thanks for the help. I'll recheck the firewall setup and, "gulp", may try K-Lite (haven't tried that since my earliest fumblings years ago!)

George

edit: tried disabling firewall, no joy... installed klite basic (which removed tons of unused files)... it works! Totally gobsmacked.

Thanks, George

[mvallevand]

Great, and I learned a new word too.

Martin

[ga_mueller]

I do have a couple of questions after playing around with this plugin. It's way faster, and more responsive, than the HP x280n box I have been using. And I don't see the jerkiness from panning... anyway, (1) the timeline at the bottom of the screen always shows 0 on the left and right, with no progress bar (2) I guess there isn't any way to fast forward that I could see.

Thanks, George