BDA multiplexer info (for DVB users)

[sub]

Since I get so many questions about multiplexers, I've created a utility to help people see which multiplexers are installed on their machine, where they are installed, and what version they are.

You can download it from http://www.gbpvr.com/MuxChecker.zip

[UncleJohnsBand]

Well....I finally have to ask....what exactly is the BDA Multiplexer option on the Misc screen in config anyway? I use PVR-150's and have always left this set to SS (Whatever that stands for).

I have run your tool and nothing shows up.....since I am getting recordings I am assuming this is a setting I don't need to worry about.

Is this something I should be concerned with? My recordings have always been excellent......but my couriosity is getting the best of me.

[sub]

The BDA Multiplexer is only used for those with digital capture devices (ATSC HDTV, DVB-T, DVB-S), and doesnt apply to regular analog cards like the PVR150.

[wannabepvr]

Hi all.
I am trying to set up a twinham DVB-T but can't detect any multiplex filters. I have Cyberlink Power DVD5 installed and DVD playback works fine. I just can't set up any FTA channels.

I have also tried another PC with Intervideo but the MuxChecker doesn't find filters on either. :confused:

Any help would be appreciated as this looks like a really cool application.

PS. I really like being able to launch other applications as plug-ins. Nice and easy.

[sub]

I have Cyberlink Power DVD5 installed and DVD playback works fine.

These types of application only install an MPEG2 decoder, not a MPEG2 multiplexer. See http://forums.gbpvr.com/showpost.php?p=8...ostcount=4 for a recent mux.

[wannabepvr]

Thanks Sub,
I also found another thread where apparently Twinham deregisters the Microsoft Demultiplexer filter. reregistering seemed to fix this problem.
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[sub]

This isnt a general support thread. If you've got a question post it elsewhere. This sticky thread is just about muxes and MuxChecker, and I dont want it clogged up with all sorts of noise.

I've deleted your off topic questions.

[tank_rider]

i have done the search for multiplexers but my system is showing as having none installed. Where can i geta multiplexer from?

[jksmurf]

i have done the search for multiplexers but my system is showing as having none installed. Where can i geta multiplexer from?

Installing the native TV app that came with your card/device will normally do it. If not, then try installing WinDVD Creator (Trial version OK, the muxes don't generally "run-out") and/or Cyberlink PowerDVD Trial and/or Showshifter Trial.

See also http://gbpvr.com/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/FAQ/Codec#toc1
Cheers
k.

[ryogajyc]

This is cute... I get this message when I run the aforementioned utility.

NO MULTIPLEXER FILTERS WHERE FOUND ON YOUR MACHINE.

GB-PVR will not function correctly.

However, the following show up under the GB-PVR Config:
CyberLink
InterVideo
SS
Hauppauge MPEG2 Muxer
Microsoft DVR-MS
Transport Stream

The original value was Microsoft DVR-MS which I've since changed in trying to find a format that FusionHDTV is happy with. I tried Transport Stream, which I thought was a general/standard format that FusionHDTV supported, but it didn't like the recorded file.

Also, I do seem to be able to record and playback digital broadcasts despite the utility claiming that I should not be able to.