Post by: vik_agarwal on November 24, 2004, 07:23:00 PM
i was wondering how to set the dvd player to upconvert to 1080i or 720p ... i have done the settings in the MS dashboard ... my tv (pioneer plasma) tells me that i am outputting a signal in 480p ...
also, is there anyway to enable dvd menu functions in XBMC ...
cheers
Vikas
Post by: Trevante on November 24, 2004, 08:50:00 PM
As for 1080i or 720p DVD playback, I don't think that's possible, but I'm not too sure...
Post by: hereticx on November 24, 2004, 11:33:00 PM
Post by: vik_agarwal on November 25, 2004, 01:40:00 PM
i looked but where do you change the resolution in media center (i know this is a stupid question)
Post by: WabidWoveren on November 25, 2004, 02:27:00 PM
Post by: ntloser on November 25, 2004, 04:06:00 PM
Settings --> User Interface--> Resolution.
I reccomend setting the XBMX to 720p (1080i is interlaced). Then start up your dvd or video clip and use the start button to cycle through the different resizing presets
Here is an SVCD resized to 1280x936 while the dash is set to 720p
(IMG:http://bellsouthpwp.net/p/a/paljoey7/xbox/xbmc.jpg)
I will post a dvd shot later.. it looks even better.
I almost forgot to mention, XBMC is incompatible with quite a few dvds. I am not sure why. It may be the menu thing. I know guess they are working on it.
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Post by: vik_agarwal on November 25, 2004, 10:32:00 PM
pretty amazing program ...
the performance is quite good ... i tested two denon hdmi/dvi enabled players vs the xbmc ...
the xbmc at 720p is better than the denon 1910 but not as good as the 2910 ...
thanks again
vik
Post by: ntloser on November 25, 2004, 11:41:00 PM
| QUOTE |
| the xbmc at 720p is better than the denon 1910 but not as good as the 2910 ... |
I hope you are not drawing that conclusion by the pic I posted.
The 2910 is nice but it is 3-4 times more expensive than the XBOX. The XBOX can also play more auidio and video formats and even play them over a wireless network .. oh and did i mention the games
Post by: vik_agarwal on November 26, 2004, 07:33:00 PM
i drew my conclusions comparing to my denon 2910 ...
i am a bit of a videophile so i prefer the denon ... but the xbox is a remarkable machine ....
does any one know if it is possible to emulate the dvd menu feature ... ie can you set it up to play the vob files one after another so it feels like a more traditional dvd player ...
Post by: ntloser on November 26, 2004, 07:53:00 PM
I am not sure about setting up a vob playlist but it may be possible. Have you checked the XBMC on line manual at their web site?
Post by: vik_agarwal on November 27, 2004, 09:18:00 AM
now all need to do is to figure out how to get the information off my pvr (scientific atlanta 8300hd) and into my xbox ...
cheers
Post by: Dolfhin on November 27, 2004, 12:35:00 PM
| QUOTE (vik_agarwal @ Nov 27 2004, 04:29 AM) |
| no ... i drew my conclusions comparing to my denon 2910 ... i am a bit of a videophile so i prefer the denon ... but the xbox is a remarkable machine .... does any one know if it is possible to emulate the dvd menu feature ... ie can you set it up to play the vob files one after another so it feels like a more traditional dvd player ... |
Press ''Y'' to add them to the playlist and press white to display the playlist and start playing the first thing, the others will follow after the first one is completed.
XBMC kick indeed ass although I have nothing but a cheap DVD player to compare it to ;)
Post by: lagerlvr on November 27, 2004, 08:29:00 PM
Post by: X_Destruction on November 27, 2004, 08:38:00 PM
Post by: ntloser on November 27, 2004, 09:43:00 PM
Please check your MS dash settings.
Make sure you have all the 480,720,and 1080 settings on.
(IMG:http://bellsouthpwp.net/p/a/paljoey7/xbox/msdash%20after%20hex.jpg)
EDIT.. he he looks like X_Destruction beat me to the punch
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Post by: lagerlvr on November 27, 2004, 10:10:00 PM