Post by: XanTium on February 26, 2007, 05:13:00 PM
XboxMediaCenter SVN rev7937 build of 2007 compiled by T3CH
This is a complete snapshot of what was in SVN at the time the build was compiled, with just a few small additions:
+ Killarny & Nuka1195 & Pikes AppleMovieTrailers (AMT) SVN pre-0.97 [scripts: Apple Movie Trailers]
+ BritneysPAIRS's ~110 choosen Milkdrop presets [visualisations: MD - BPs Selection]
+ EnderW & Blittans XBMCScripts Installer 1.65 SCRIPT [scripts: XBMCScripts]
+ Rockstar's Snake 1.0 SCRIPT [scripts: Snake]
+ Asteron's Tetris 1.0 SCRIPT [scripts: Tetris]
+ Codecs for mplayer [/system/players/mplayer/codecs/:*]
Special Note From T3CH:
QUOTE
* Sorry for the late build, my fellow XBMC lovers. I had one planned for the weekend, but SVN wasn't stable enough..
* I'm including a package of "Picture Icons" for use with new TuxBox Client, see _tools/PictureIcon.rar.
* There's no new mplayer TEST version since my last build, but you can still report issues with old TEST here: http://www.xboxmediacenter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23969 It's located in the TEST subfolder, simply replace the 2 files in XBMC/system/players/mplayer/ if you want to help Team XBMC test it.
* I've also tweaked the win32 run_me_first.bat so it runs and then unmounts the virtual drives when you exit.
* I'm also including the XBMC Win32 PC environment.exe that is meant for skinners & python developers, read more about the concept here. It was built using Microsoft DirectX Summer 2004 SDK.
* If you want to report bugs, please do it the PROPER way, see http://www.xboxmediacenter.com/wiki/index....oper_Bug_Report
NOTEWORTHY, XML and SCRIPT CHANGES IN THIS BUILD:
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* added: Video HD Mode and Aspect Ratio settings (means you can tweak this now without eg. MSDASH)
* sources.xml:
* keymap.xml:
Here is the FULL changelog since the February 16th 2007 SVN Rev7841 Build (last one posted on xbins/xbox-scene):
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2007-02-26 7937 fixed: XBMC_PC wouldn't compile due to missing #ifdef's
2007-02-26 7935 fixed: XBVideoConfig did not clear flags before saving
2007-02-26 7933 updated: Swedish language file by blittan (based on english 7929)
2007-02-26 7932 added: scrap support for tvshows
2007-02-26 7931 updated: Swedish language file by blittan (based on english 7924)
2007-02-26 7930 changed: system info, more move to Info manager
2007-02-26 7929 added: Video HD Mode and Aspect Ratio settings
2007-02-26 7927 added: Scrapers referrer spoofing for thumbnails. added: Adult CD Movies scraper
2007-02-26 7925 fixed: MD5 routines fixed, resulting in SMB being fixed. (thanks elupus!)
2007-02-26 7924 changed: system info, initial move to Info manager
2007-02-25 7923 changed: handle subtitle switching a bit different, maybe maybe it is possible to keep them disabled from start now.
2007-02-25 7922 fixed: typo in swedish translation (thx to ImpreZa for pointing that out)
2007-02-25 7921 updated: Swedish language file by blittan (based on english 7919)
2007-02-25 7920 fixed: avoid error logging on close of CHTTP, due to already closed socket.
2007-02-25 7919 added: option to force dvdplayer to use a specific dvd region, should fix those dvd that detect us as a region free player.
2007-02-25 7917 updated: Swedish language file by blittan (based on english 7910)
2007-02-25 7916 changed: SystemInfo, removed not used or double code and code cleanup fixed: SystemInfo, hangs on detecting Hardware/ModChip if debug logging is enabled
2007-02-24 7914 changed: Added Adult genre to AdultFilmDatabase scraper
2007-02-24 7913 added: AdultFilmDatabase Scraper fixed: scraper post method wasn't working correctly fixed: scraper referrer spoofing wasn't working correctly
2007-02-24 7912 fixed: scrap post variables did not work
2007-02-24 7910 fixed: EEPROM, SystemInfo backend overhauled, MD5 routines unified
2007-02-24 7909 updated: Traditional Chinese Translated based on unknown by omenpica
2007-02-24 7908 added: [ 1667605 ] Python arguments in sys.argv by Asteron
2007-02-24 7907 changed: scrap cleanup
2007-02-24 7906 added: url tag support for scrap
2007-02-23 7905 fixed: yet another stdafx.h inclusion violation.
2007-02-23 7904 updated: German language file by sCAPe
2007-02-23 7903 added: httpapi command QueryVideoDatabase
2007-02-23 7901 added: startup and shutdown broadcast (httpapi) events
2007-02-23 7900 Fixed : XBMC_PC didn't compile
2007-02-22 7899 updated: allocine.fr scraper (thanks to l8tig). updated: filmweb.pl scraper (thanks to smuto).
2007-02-22 7897 added: ControlProgress to xbmcgui in Python
2007-02-21 7894 fixed: invalid alpha value caused screen to go black on pause or buffering.
2007-02-21 7893 fixed: XBMC_PC didn't compile due to filename change.
2007-02-21 7891 changed: imdb scraper to use url tags for NfoUrl and CreateSearchUrl
2007-02-21 7890 added: Ability for scrapers to spoof a referrer header and send post variables
2007-02-21 7889 updated: hebrew strings (thanks to ookladek)
2007-02-20 7886 added: reading registry files from system or userdata directory for windows registry emulation. template and schema exist in docs repository.
2007-02-20 7885 changed: added regexp for nfo-parsing
2007-02-20 7884 changed: Nfo reading now reads direct from network shares, instead of caching locally.
2007-02-20 7883 fixed: nfo parsing of title/tt<number> urls
2007-02-20 7882 added: Scraper support for nfo files
2007-02-20 7881 fixed: additional fixes to registry emulation changed: never save registry to file
2007-02-19 7879 removed: cleaned up some code duplication.
2007-02-19 7878 changed: Sources.xml no longer required to boot, plus permanently added the "Add Source" button in the root list of file views.
2007-02-19 7877 changed: Faster sorting with "The " filtering.
2007-02-19 7876 fixed: XBMC_PC wouldn't compile.
2007-02-19 7875 fixed: broken imdb scraper
2007-02-19 7874 fixed: scrap.exe did not follow redirects
2007-02-19 7873 fixed: sort tokens would build up during logins.
2007-02-19 7872 fixed: typo in english string 21367
2007-02-19 7871 fixed: removed special casing for VirtualAlloc/Free, HeapAlloc... for xbmcpc version. WINBASEAPI was defined to dllimport, which is incorrect for our tracker functions.
2007-02-19 7869 updated: German langinfo.xml (added: Sorttokens - Der, Die, Das)
2007-02-19 7868 updated: German language file by sCAPe (small fix)
2007-02-19 7867 fixed: some dll-exports, xbmc_win32 didnt compile
2007-02-19 7866 updated: Swedish language file by blittan (based on english 7860) added: sorttokens to swedish langinfo.xml (eg: things to ignore when sorting)
2007-02-19 7865 updated: German language file by sCAPe (Based on english strings version 7860)
2007-02-19 7863 changed: curl http client will now only assume server is seekable if Accept-Ranges http header is set.
2007-02-19 7862 fixed: disable additional dll loader logging, that was left enabled in previous dllloader commit
2007-02-19 7861 fixed: potential deadlock on uninit of video renderer changed: allow progress bar during mplayer init even if we already are in fullscreen ( stack borders, manual selection of subtitles... )
2007-02-18 7860 changed: ignore 'the' while sorting tokens are now configurable. setup defaults in langinfo.xml! you can also put additionals in advancedsettings.xml.
2007-02-18 7859 added: memory tracking of virtualalloc/free_registry added: emulated wide version of RegQueryValueEx fixed: dll fixup's outside of sections would make changes to other parts of the dll fixed: dllloader would crash if the dll headers didn't contain pointers to export table added: attempt to load exports after dllmain have been called. (PECompact2 compression of export table has this effect).
2007-02-18 7858 fixed: container.folderpath showed user credentials.
2007-02-18 7857 fixed: container.folderthumb didnt work.
2007-02-18 7856 updated: ofdb-scraper now completes moviedata with data from from imdb (actors and roles, writing credits, runtime, mpaa (if needed))
2007-02-18 7855 changed: updated: Swedish language file by blittan (based on english 7851)
2007-02-18 7854 added: [ 1662752 ] filmweb.pl scraper - update
2007-02-18 7853 changed: don't allow multiple sources with the same name as it causes trouble.
2007-02-18 7852 fixed: svn didn't compile (GetString -> Get)
2007-02-18 7851 added: localized the 'votes' string in video info window.
2007-02-18 7850 added: [ 1662734 ] filmweb.pl scraper - update
2007-02-18 7849 added: allocine.fr scraper written by l8tig. thanks!
2007-02-17 7848 added: code to handle 1ghz cpu (model = 8, stepping = 6)
2007-02-17 7847 updated: polish translation (thanks napek).
2007-02-17 7846 updated: filmweb.pl scraper (thanks smuto).
2007-02-17 7845 fixed: videoplayer.duration didn't work.
2007-02-16 7844 fixed: number of votes string in video info window was off
2007-02-15 7842 added: container.folderpath and container.folderthumb info labels.
INSTALL NOTES from T3CH readme/nfo:
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* APPLICATION INSTALL
- Fresh Install: Transfer _whole_ XBMC folder to your APPS folder (or where you want it).
- Upgrade: Backup the XBMC\UserData folder. Transfer whole XBMC folder to Xbox. Overwrite UserData folder with your backed up copy.
* DASHBOARD INSTALL (SOFTMODS)
ARE NOT COVERED IN THIS README, SEE http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=406656
* DASHBOARD INSTALL
- Option 1. Team XBMC's shortcut tool.
It's included in the _tools folder as <<SHORTCUT by TEAM XBMC.xbe>> + <<SHORTCUT by TEAM XBMC.cfg>>.
Instructions here: http://www.xboxmediacenter.com/wiki/index....=As_a_Dashboard (Option 1).
Rename the <<SHORTCUT by TEAM XBMC.xbe>>+.cfg & also EDIT the .cfg so it matches your config.
See APPLICATION INSTALL above.
- Option 2. Thanks to an app called 'Team UIX's Xbe Shortcut Maker v1.0' by JbOnE, it's now easy...
Transfer contents of XBMC folder (this is VERY important since the tool is hardcoded) TO "E:\APPS\XBMC\". Rename <<SHORTCUT by TEAM UIX.xbe>> to something your bios can boot (see http://www.xboxmediacenter.com/wiki/index....=As_a_Dashboard or read your BIOS README) and transfer to location your mod solution boots. No need to fiddle with HOME tag anymore, and future upgrades you need not to worry about this file (unless you move XBMC).
* WIN32 PC ENVIRONMENT INSTRUCTIONS (WIN32 FOLDER)
Good to know, this requires DirectX9 Runtimes to be installed. Also this doesn't work with all graphics cards.
You need to:
- Copy XBMC_PC.exe & 'run_me_first.bat' from win32 to XBMC folder
- Run 'run_me_first.bat'
- Run XBMC_PC.exe
* UPGRADE TIPS
If you're updating from a VERY old/bad build you may get issues. Follow these simple rules:
- Replace (FTP OVERWRITE) all files in your XBMC folder with fresh ones from your new build
- Delete old settings (from UserData/guisettings.xml)
- In some rare cases some of the database files in UserData/Database/*.db may need manual deletion (usually if they are very old). Note: This loses all per file settings you made with the old build!
INFORMATION from T3CH readme/nfo:
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XBMC's online manual can be found at http://wiki.xboxmediacenter.com/ .
Any questions or support issues, are best asked in the XBMC support forums, which are located at http://forum.xboxmediacenter.com , or in the official IRC support channel, #XBMC on Freenode IRC network (irc.freenode.net). (NOTE folks in #XBMC can't help with info where to find builds)
If you want other skins (make sure they are up-to-date and compatible before installing them), see:
- http://www.allxboxskins.com/skins/index.ph...=XBMC&cat=0 or
- http://www.xbox-skins.net/forums/index.php?dlcategory=7
there's a list of 2.0 compatible skins here:
- http://www.xboxmediacenter.com/wiki/index....patibility_List
If you want other scripts (extra 3rd party components), see
- http://www.xbmcscripts.com or use the included script installer!
If you want trainers, grab them at
- http://www.google.com/search?q=xbox+trainers
The xbe has been retail patched and was built using v5849 of the XDK.
If you want to remove the startup logo, remove splash.png from the \media folder.
If you want to remove the startup sound, remove start.wav from the \skin\Project Mayhem III\sounds\ folder.
XBMC Changelog is included, see Changelog.txt
Skin Changelog is included, see Changelog_PM.txt
Official XBMC Website: http://www.xboxmediacenter.com
Official T3CH Website: http://t3ch.xil.us
Post by: EnVious on February 26, 2007, 04:52:00 PM
Post by: phistyle on February 26, 2007, 05:36:00 PM
Post by: xriox on February 26, 2007, 05:49:00 PM
Wait while preparing the build.
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!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!
ERROR: Visual Stdio .NET 2003 was not found.
View the build log in your HTML browser? {y/n}
I am also running Windows Vista, please let me know how to make this work correctly.
Thank you.
Post by: edwinmcdunlap on February 26, 2007, 06:49:00 PM
QUOTE
* added: Video HD Mode and Aspect Ratio settings (means you can tweak this now without eg. MSDASH)
Sweet.
Post by: Jezz_X on February 26, 2007, 06:37:00 PM
QUOTE(xriox @ Feb 27 2007, 11:20 AM) 
Ok, so I use SVN and all that the files all download like they should but when I click on build.bat I getthe following in the "dos" box that comes up:
Wait while preparing the build.
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!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!
ERROR: Visual Stdio .NET 2003 was not found.View the build log in your HTML browser? {y/n}
I am also running Windows Vista, please let me know how to make this work correctly.
Thank you.
Umm it says whats wrong XBMC SVN is not like the skins ones it needs Visual studio and the XDK installed
Post by: TheIrishLad on February 26, 2007, 07:02:00 PM
QUOTE
2007-02-17 7848 added: code to handle 1ghz cpu (model = 8, stepping = 6)
Much thanks guys!
Post by: capboy210 on February 26, 2007, 07:46:00 PM
Post by: jorwex on February 26, 2007, 07:48:00 PM
1) why do the t3ch releases vary in size so much from release to release? The previous one is 67 megs, and this one is 54 megs. not a complaint by any means (GREAT program)--just curious
2) what does the 1.0ghz support mean? for people who replace the (700 mhz i think?) stock cpu with a different one? do people actually do that?
thanks
Post by: TheIrishLad on February 26, 2007, 07:14:00 PM
QUOTE(jorwex @ Feb 26 2007, 08:19 PM)
2 questions
1) why do the t3ch releases vary in size so much from release to release? The previous one is 67 megs, and this one is 54 megs. not a complaint by any means (GREAT program)--just curious
2) what does the 1.0ghz support mean? for people who replace the (733 mhz i think?) stock cpu with a different one? do people actually do that?
thanks
Click on #2 in my sig
Post by: jorwex on February 26, 2007, 07:53:00 PM
any insight as to the size difference?
Post by: hawkolugy on February 26, 2007, 07:59:00 PM
Post by: Bomb Bloke on February 26, 2007, 07:30:00 PM
QUOTE(jorwex @ Feb 27 2007, 02:24 PM)
any insight as to the size difference?
Recent T3CH builds have included the in-testing MPlayer build, this one does not. Also, the last release had the MC360 skin bundled with it.
Post by: Maverick-DBZ- on February 26, 2007, 07:39:00 PM
Thank for the new build T3CH!
Post by: xanataus on February 26, 2007, 08:46:00 PM
How can I view the latest changelog for the PM3 skin ?
Thanks in advance.
Cheers
Mithran
Post by: kgibso01 on February 26, 2007, 09:39:00 PM
oh well i guess I get to keep turning it off, then turning it back on, then playing everytime I reboot.
peace.
Post by: Jezz_X on February 26, 2007, 09:58:00 PM
QUOTE(xanataus @ Feb 27 2007, 02:17 PM)
Hi,
How can I view the latest changelog for the PM3 skin ?
Thanks in advance.
Cheers
Mithran
Any Changes that happen to PM3 get put into the main SVN log now and don't have there own file the one in the svn is outdated. Useally when I add them its goes something like "Fixed : PM3 blah blah" so they will appear in the main log above like that
Post by: Mag Lite on February 26, 2007, 10:09:00 PM
Worked fine up till the recent builds.
Post by: DMAddict on February 26, 2007, 10:11:00 PM
QUOTE(hawkolugy @ Feb 26 2007, 06:30 PM)
Ever since version 2.0 i have had skipping problems with some xvid files will this fix it?
Thought I was the only one. Same issue here.
Post by: DMAddict on February 26, 2007, 11:37:00 PM
Post by: efinidc on February 27, 2007, 12:44:00 AM
Post by: lwessman on February 27, 2007, 01:01:00 AM
Post by: Pepto on February 27, 2007, 02:25:00 AM
Post by: jnx on February 27, 2007, 03:03:00 AM
QUOTE
* added: Video HD Mode and Aspect Ratio settings (means you can tweak this now without eg. MSDASH)
What does this mean ?? Can I play HDTV movies now or what ?
Post by: spiff on February 27, 2007, 03:22:00 AM
rite. that's gonna happen.
i suggest you fetch your glasses. it CLEARLY says SETTINGS.
Post by: Bomb Bloke on February 27, 2007, 05:02:00 AM
Post by: overksam on February 27, 2007, 05:03:00 AM
QUOTE
2007-02-26 7932 added: scrap support for tvshows
i can't find any scraper that does tv-shows under system/scrapers?
Post by: Fred_PJ on February 27, 2007, 06:01:00 AM
Post by: RolfLobker on February 27, 2007, 06:28:00 AM
I.e. click on Imdb info and XBMC retrieves the summary, actors, thumbnail and such.
The scraper extracts that info from the original webpage.
Post by: Fred_PJ on February 27, 2007, 06:39:00 AM
Post by: lawdawg0931 on February 27, 2007, 07:29:00 AM
Post by: [email protected] on February 27, 2007, 07:50:00 AM
If one upgrades the cpu, will it be able to play maybe x264? (.mkv) And other hd content?
I would think 1ghz wouldnt do the trick, but perhaps a faster one could? ;)
Post by: nachomans on February 27, 2007, 08:30:00 AM
Post by: spiff on February 27, 2007, 10:47:00 AM
means the scraper test enviroment supports tv scrapers (as per my standards).
tvshow support is mostly done but not in trunk yet, so no, you wont find any of those scrapers in trunk.
Post by: ThaCrip on February 27, 2007, 10:58:00 AM
QUOTE(hawkolugy @ Feb 26 2007, 09:30 PM)
Ever since version 2.0 i have had skipping problems with some xvid files will this fix it?
QUOTE(DMAddict @ Feb 27 2007, 12:18 AM)
Thought I was the only one. Same issue here.
i never have any issues with XviD video files (this is my primary use for XBMC) .... and im using feb 16th 2007 version of XBMC with MC360 v1.02 ... my advice is to manually delete ALL save files related to XBMC and "clean install" XBMC (meaning delete the entire XBMC folder and then transfer in a fresh copy) then see what happends
Post by: Solo0815 on February 27, 2007, 11:09:00 AM
thx for the info
Post by: gav1577 on February 27, 2007, 11:23:00 AM
Post by: artnada on February 27, 2007, 11:26:00 AM
QUOTE(gav1577 @ Feb 27 2007, 08:23 PM)
The dvd player in this build is very buggy stutters terribly i know this is a bug as it dose not not happen in the previous build i have a pal xbox can anyone else confirm this ?
Thought it was just me. I notice that playing DVD files are now very jumpy in this build
Now gone back to the previous build I used "XBMC-SVN_2007-02-01_rev7767-T3CH" and DVD is playing fine.
Post by: DMAddict on February 27, 2007, 12:15:00 PM
QUOTE(ThaCrip @ Feb 27 2007, 10:05 AM)
... my advice is to manually delete ALL save files related to XBMC and "clean install" XBMC (meaning delete the entire XBMC folder and then transfer in a fresh copy) then see what happends
Yeah, I do this every time I update. Still same problem. Almost seems like a caching problem.
Post by: rramoutar on February 27, 2007, 03:41:00 PM
Given I have TV only capable of widescreen and 420p...both higher resolution should not have worked...Anybody has any theories on why 1080i works? (would have been really great if 720p and not 1080i)
Post by: popularme on February 27, 2007, 03:47:00 PM
how do i activate this? i didn't see it in the settings....
Post by: gehx on February 27, 2007, 03:57:00 PM
QUOTE(popularme @ Feb 27 2007, 05:47 PM) 
added: Video HD Mode and Aspect Ratio settings
how do i activate this? i didn't see it in the settings....
are you using component cables??
Post by: rramoutar on February 27, 2007, 03:58:00 PM
Post by: Hack_kid on February 27, 2007, 04:14:00 PM
Thanks
Hack_kid
Post by: Diekund on February 27, 2007, 04:14:00 PM
QUOTE(gehx @ Feb 27 2007, 10:57 PM) 
are you using component cables??
are there better cables than the standard ones? i only got my xbox the other day so i dont know much about it
This post has been edited by Diekund: Feb 28 2007, 12:15 AM
Post by: RolfLobker on February 27, 2007, 04:47:00 PM
QUOTE(Hack_kid @ Feb 28 2007, 12:14 AM)
is IMDb not freezing for anyone else its freezing here since last weekend when imdb changed their site. It says its fixed in the change log but doesnt seem like it.
Thanks
Hack_kid
Haven't updated to the new SVN yet but try putting this file in /E/Apps/XBMC/system/scrapers/video/ :
http://www.l0bker.nl/imdb.xml
This post has been edited by RolfLobker: Feb 28 2007, 12:48 AM
Post by: phistyle on February 27, 2007, 04:41:00 PM
QUOTE(Diekund @ Feb 27 2007, 05:14 PM)
are there better cables than the standard ones? i only got my xbox the other day so i dont know much about it
yep...go get some component cables...the ones that came with the xbox are composite cables....you can get Monster component cables cheap off of ebay...I got some and it works great
Post by: Kick In Da Door on February 27, 2007, 05:58:00 PM
Post by: blondguyg on February 27, 2007, 06:01:00 PM
QUOTE(rramoutar @ Feb 27 2007, 05:41 PM)
Given I have TV only capable of widescreen and 420p...both higher resolution should not have worked...Anybody has any theories on why 1080i works? (would have been really great if 720p and not 1080i)
Your set probably accepts a 1080i signal and just downconverts it and just cant handle a 720p signal.
I had a RPTV that I just replaced that accepted a 1080i signal but feed it a 720p signal and it would freak out.
Post by: coveblue on February 27, 2007, 06:35:00 PM
Anyone else have this problem?
Post by: rramoutar on February 27, 2007, 08:46:00 PM
QUOTE(blondguyg @ Feb 27 2007, 09:08 PM)
Your set probably accepts a 1080i signal and just downconverts it and just cant handle a 720p signal.
I had a RPTV that I just replaced that accepted a 1080i signal but feed it a 720p signal and it would freak out.
Maybe so...but XBMC looked so nice in HiDef...too bad 1080i is so slow
QUOTE(coveblue @ Feb 27 2007, 09:35 PM)
I did a clean install with the very latest MC360 version. The Movie Trailers button is not working and I cannot navigate to scripts. When I select MC360 Guide, Favourites, the only menu option is File Manager. There are no other selections.
Anyone else have this problem?
Anyone else have this problem?
The Movie trailer Button is an XBMC bug...it has been fixed
http://forums.xbox-s...howtopic=588869
The Favourites is that way in the latest SVN build of mc360...you have to add your scripts to the menu. Head on over to the mc360 and they'll tell you how...
Post by: gav1577 on February 27, 2007, 08:59:00 PM
QUOTE(ThaCrip @ Feb 27 2007, 08:05 PM)
i never have any issues with XviD video files (this is my primary use for XBMC) .... and im using feb 16th 2007 version of XBMC with MC360 v1.02 ... my advice is to manually delete ALL save files related to XBMC and "clean install" XBMC (meaning delete the entire XBMC folder and then transfer in a fresh copy) then see what happends
me too i hope it gets fixed soon
Post by: gav1577 on February 27, 2007, 09:24:00 PM
is if u play an xvid with the dvd player by selecting play using dvd player in the menu. it plays smooth as silk. strange (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
This post has been edited by gav1577: Feb 28 2007, 05:31 AM
Post by: UB6_IB9 on February 27, 2007, 09:38:00 PM
QUOTE(gav1577 @ Feb 28 2007, 05:24 AM)
I was wondering do any of you guys get stutter and slow playback when playing xvid movies?
I don't have that problem. Are you streaming the movie or playing it off your xbox HDD? If you are streaming it might be your cache and it isn't caching fast enough for the video playback.
Post by: Hack_kid on February 27, 2007, 10:18:00 PM
Hack_kid
Post by: jmarshall on February 27, 2007, 10:20:00 PM
Post by: gav1577 on February 27, 2007, 10:31:00 PM
QUOTE(UB6_IB9 @ Feb 28 2007, 06:38 AM)
Hey i just updated my from the last stable build to this one and the only bad thing about this one is that when you play a song it adds every song in the same folder to the now playing list. It sucks now because i like to go through and listen to a song then add it to the playlist by pressing "Y" or if i wanted to add a whole folder i would just press "Y" on the folder. Also the "random" button has gone and you are just left with "shuffle". Does anyone know of a way to fix these two problems or if they will be changed?
I don't have that problem. Are you streaming the movie or playing it off your xbox HDD? If you are streaming it might be your cache and it isn't caching fast enough for the video playback.
na i get this when playing from dvd rom streaming or hdd haven't got a clue what it is even tried latest mpayer dll still the same problem are u using a pal xbox or ntsc ? mine is a pal (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) ps i have tried all cache settings dose not help
This post has been edited by gav1577: Feb 28 2007, 06:34 AM
Post by: UB6_IB9 on February 27, 2007, 11:02:00 PM
Post by: DMAddict on February 27, 2007, 11:07:00 PM
(IMG:http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m248/DMAddict/screenshot000.jpg)
(IMG:http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m248/DMAddict/screenshot001.jpg)
Post by: elitegamer360 on February 28, 2007, 06:37:00 AM
Post by: Bomb Bloke on February 28, 2007, 07:08:00 AM
Though such things are usually to do with MPlayer anyway.
Post by: elitegamer360 on February 28, 2007, 09:08:00 AM
QUOTE(Bomb Bloke @ Feb 28 2007, 02:08 PM)
I've said it once, I'll say it again: MKV files are containers, it's the codec and quality settings of the file that affect how XBMC will play it back.
Though such things are usually to do with MPlayer anyway.
nothing new! but any one know a good converter mkv to avi (xvid,divx), I tried MKV TO AVI CONVERTER , River Past Video Cleaner and both ofthem suck =.="
Post by: keopsx on February 28, 2007, 10:38:00 AM
QUOTE(Mag Lite @ Feb 27 2007, 06:09 AM)
Has the PC DVD drive detection been fixed? Last build it hung every time you inserted a disc, and yes I did include the proper lines in advancedsettings.xml.
Worked fine up till the recent builds.
Hello, I have the same problem, when a cd puts in the external reader the xbox is hung, some solution?
Post by: zerocool_ie on February 28, 2007, 11:40:00 AM
IMDB seems to be OK for me, sometimes it takes a while, but hasn't locked up on me yet.
The issue I am having is that the movie info is not being added to the database. It downloads the thumb and info, but the next time I bring up the info, it goes to the net to retrieve it again.
Maybe a database delete is in order..?
Any thoughts?
Cheers
Post by: contingent on February 28, 2007, 12:21:00 PM
QUOTE(DMAddict @ Feb 27 2007, 11:07 PM)
Regarding the stutter, tell me what you guys think from these screen shots. The stutter for me appears always during high action scenes. Take a look at the cache number. Normal scenes cache above 40%. Once it goes below 10% I get the stutter. Also, look at the fps. That drops as well. I've tried tweaking some of the cache settings, but it doesn't seem to help. Any ideas?
I dont know if you tried using one of those new MPlayer.dll files or not but "mplayer_070214.zip" plays that company man 960x544 xvid perfectly for me. Stable 80% cache, fps, and 0 dropped frames. My cache settings in xbmc are 256k for anything concerning local network and im using the feb16build.
Post by: gav1577 on February 28, 2007, 02:54:00 PM
QUOTE(elitegamer360 @ Feb 28 2007, 03:37 PM)
when playing back mkv's I get this drop in fps and becomes like slow motion, I dont know if this can be fixed or the box cant handle Mkv's.
That slow motion ur talking about i get it all the time with avi files
after skippng forward or back through a movie
Post by: rramoutar on February 28, 2007, 03:02:00 PM
QUOTE(zerocool_ie @ Feb 28 2007, 02:40 PM)
hi guys
IMDB seems to be OK for me, sometimes it takes a while, but hasn't locked up on me yet.
The issue I am having is that the movie info is not being added to the database. It downloads the thumb and info, but the next time I bring up the info, it goes to the net to retrieve it again.
Maybe a database delete is in order..?
Any thoughts?
Cheers
IMDB seems to be OK for me, sometimes it takes a while, but hasn't locked up on me yet.
The issue I am having is that the movie info is not being added to the database. It downloads the thumb and info, but the next time I bring up the info, it goes to the net to retrieve it again.
Maybe a database delete is in order..?
Any thoughts?
Cheers
I had this problem a couple of builds back and deleting the database did solve the problem...
Post by: navanman on February 28, 2007, 03:35:00 PM
Here is a screenshot
and debug log:
http://pastebin.com/891016
Post by: elitegamer360 on February 28, 2007, 04:33:00 PM
QUOTE(gav1577 @ Feb 28 2007, 09:54 PM)
That slow motion ur talking about i get it all the time with avi files
after skippng forward or back through a moviemy friend I dont have any problems with avi's, might I suggest that you backup your settings and delete the XBMC folder anddo a fresh install. you might have several files corrupting your codec, appologies if you already tried that but then try the test mplayer it might fix your problem.
ahhh I remeber once I had a problem with an avi file but it turned out that the file was poorly coded so might be from that, try other avi's & see how it goes.
Post by: Bomb Bloke on February 28, 2007, 05:03:00 PM
As contingent says, the in-testing MPlayer builds provide much better performance then the old one.
Post by: gav1577 on February 28, 2007, 05:29:00 PM
QUOTE(elitegamer360 @ Mar 1 2007, 01:40 AM)
my friend I dont have any problems with avi's, might I suggest that you backup your settings and delete the XBMC folder anddo a fresh install. you might have several files corrupting your codec, appologies if you already tried that but then try the test mplayer it might fix your problem.
ahhh I remember once I had a problem with an avi file but it turned out that the file was poorly coded so might be from that, try other avi's & see how it goes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
thanks for the help but i checked the files and they are not badly interleaved i always do a fresh install and and have tried the new mplayer dll still the same problem however if i use dvd player to play my files it works perfect could someone else who is having a problem with mkv or avi give it try using dvd player assuming ur using xvid not x264 and let me know how they play thanks ' (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ahh almost forgot to ask what are the ideal local network video/audio cache settings even though i have tried various settings what do u guys think higher or lower settings when streaming ?
This post has been edited by gav1577: Mar 1 2007, 01:47 AM
Post by: gav1577 on February 28, 2007, 05:37:00 PM
QUOTE(Bomb Bloke @ Mar 1 2007, 02:03 AM)
Argh! You guys don't get it, do you? MKV, AVI, it makes no difference. Both of them will stutter under certain settings and both of them will play fine the rest of the time. You want some concrete reasons, provide the encoding details.
As contingent says, the in-testing MPlayer builds provide much better performance then the old one.
i always encode all my xvid files using megui 58% profile Didees SixOfNine.cqm 1400mb
Post by: elitegamer360 on February 28, 2007, 06:14:00 PM
QUOTE(Bomb Bloke @ Mar 1 2007, 12:03 AM)
Argh! You guys don't get it, do you? MKV, AVI, it makes no difference. Both of them will stutter under certain settings and both of them will play fine the rest of the time. You want some concrete reasons, provide the encoding details.
As contingent says, the in-testing MPlayer builds provide much better performance then the old one.
not trying to be rude but what do you suggest the optimum setting that we should use!? although for me I have no problem what so ever except with 1 mkv movie and to mention that I'm using the default XBMC settings.
my problematic movie info
Format : Matroska
File size : 700 MiB
PlayTime : 1h 47mn
Bit rate : 914 Kbps
Encoded date : UTC 2006-08-30 22:14:58
Writing application : VirtualDubMod 1.5.10.2 (build 2542/release)
Writing library : libebml-0.7.5 & libmatroska-0.7.7
Video #0
Codec : Intel H.264
Codec/Info : Intel H.264
PlayTime : 1h 46mn
Width : 768 pixels
Height : 432 pixels
Aspect ratio : 16/9
Frame rate : 23.976 fps
Resolution : 12 bits
Audio #0
Codec : Vorbis
Bit rate mode : VBR
Channel(s) : 2 channels
Sampling rate : 48 KHz
Post by: skyzerr33 on February 28, 2007, 09:38:00 PM
Post by: koscica on March 01, 2007, 02:58:00 AM
Post by: Bomb Bloke on March 01, 2007, 06:10:00 AM
QUOTE(elitegamer360 @ Mar 1 2007, 01:21 PM)
not trying to be rude but what do you suggest the optimum setting that we should use!? although for me I have no problem what so ever except with 1 mkv movie and to mention that I'm using the default XBMC settings.
Heheh, fair question. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Truth be told though, I've no idea what the maximum quality settings the X-Box can handle are for any given codec. Not even close: In fact I've only got a few MKV/AVI files that cause mine to stutter, and those times are so few and far between that I can't be bothered complaining about them.
I recommend re-encoding several versions of that same video, dropping the bit rate by 50kbps each time until you get one that plays smoothly. Then you'll know your limits with the H.264 format.
Post by: elitegamer360 on March 01, 2007, 06:45:00 AM
thaks god the t3ch site is back
Post by: zerocool_ie on March 01, 2007, 01:22:00 PM
QUOTE(rramoutar @ Feb 28 2007, 10:09 PM)
I had this problem a couple of builds back and deleting the database did solve the problem...
did the trick, thanks mate (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Post by: anoobie on March 02, 2007, 12:36:00 AM
Scanning a movie does not retrieve the rating info from imdb. Rating is shown as 0.00 after scan.
Thanks for all the hard work Team XBMC. Hopefully there will be XBMC360 so I won't have a hard time finding an xbox.
Post by: grandmaster_b on March 02, 2007, 06:20:00 AM
Anyone else have this problem or know how to solve it ?
I did fresh install deleted old version and cache.
Post by: nuka1195 on March 02, 2007, 06:59:00 PM
Post by: ubernewb on March 02, 2007, 07:41:00 PM
i used to get pissed when the box would hang on heavy action scenes, so i took a dig around the xbmc forums (official forums, not this site) and i came across a thread where they suggested lowering the settings, not increasing them. lowered my video cache (hdd, network, and dvd) to 256k and i haven't had the issue since. every release i do the same thing and i haven't had any stuttering at all for the last 6 or so builds..
uber
Post by: Gawith on March 03, 2007, 03:01:00 AM
sorry for asking this probably stupid question, but how do I get ImDB queries to work?
In former times I just pressed "Info" on the RC with a selected video and this started the query.
Now, nothing happens.
While selecting a music file and pressing "Info", everything works correctly...
Cheers.
Post by: grandmaster_b on March 03, 2007, 05:22:00 AM
instead, then can't remember which build but it was fixed in so I just rolled back to the 16th of Feb build which was working perfect except the Quciktime movie plugin and now all is well so sticking with that one until the next release is out I suggest all thouse who are having stuttering issues to do the same.Post by: gav1577 on March 03, 2007, 10:12:00 AM
QUOTE(grandmaster_b @ Mar 3 2007, 02:29 PM)
I was running the latest 26th Feb SVM build, when I read on here about the stuttering issues I also tried to play some ripped dvds which I normally do weekly, I also now get stuttering so its unwatchable I remember this happend going back a few month ago I tried everything then gave up and just put in the DVD in the drive (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) instead, then can't remember which build but it was fixed in so I just rolled back to the 16th of Feb build which was working perfect except the Quciktime movie plugin and now all is well so sticking with that one until the next release is out I suggest all thouse who are having stuttering issues to do the same.
yeah looks like i will have to do the same until this issue gets fixed its not so much the stutter i get but more of a slight slow motion problem usualy after i skip forward or back through the movie if i pause the move then resume its back up to speed again weird (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)
Post by: zeozaza on March 03, 2007, 03:38:00 PM
It seems that i am not the only one obviously.. I am actually getting every problem mentioned here by different ppl.
I guess its just one of those releases that is not working for me.. so i am going to rollback to an earlier svn/xbmc and install it for now.. Hoping there is a new release sometime soon.
Keep up the good work guys.. your work is much appreciated by many and i am one of them
Post by: _DNA_ on March 04, 2007, 11:13:00 AM
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