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BGonaSTICK · 24-08-07, 10:03 PM

I've recently found that my XP2500 will run mpeg-4 HD glitch-free using CoreAVC 1.2.

wod · 24-08-07, 10:21 PM

mpeg-4 hd what is that exactly as how does it work on a mpeg2 skystar 2 card ?

would i be better off buying the skystar hd card as is it backwards compatible so i could use it for non hd stuff ?

remlap · 24-08-07, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by wod

mpeg-4 hd what is that exactly as how does it work on a mpeg2 skystar 2 card ?

would i be better off buying the skystar hd card as is it backwards compatible so i could use it for non hd stuff ?

Card isnt MPEG2 its just a DVB-S tuner, the PC does all the decoding of video.

BGonaSTICK · 24-08-07, 10:47 PM

There are no DVB viewing applications which support the Skystar HD card and have the correct infrastructure to enable software decryption plugins. I'm pretty sure I'm going to buy one soon though just for FTA.

RocketMBA · 25-08-07, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BGonaSTICK

I've recently found that my XP2500 will run mpeg-4 HD glitch-free using CoreAVC 1.2.

Really? That's good to know. I'm using a 3GHz Core 2 Duo to transcode the MPEG-4 AVC to MPEG-2/WMV (depending on what I need) and it only just keeps up with VLC. I haven't tried CoreAVC for a while, but even back on my old 3.2GHz Pentium 4, it wasn't too amazing. Looks like it's improved!

BGonaSTICK · 25-08-07, 02:28 AM

CPU sits at around 95% but it doesn't drop a frame.

jontydog · 25-08-07, 08:29 AM

so with my trusty old skystar 2 I should be able to watch HD stuff?????? I have a 3.4 gig P4 with 1 gig of memory. All the hd stuff I have tried so far just has a black screen

Jimdefruit · 25-08-07, 09:07 AM

Yes Jonty, you just need the H264 codec. Unfortunately the dvb s2 channels cant be watched, that needs a HD card, but BBC HD is ok on win xp and probably linux. Also some HD channels on 13E and 19.2E. Vista throws its rattle out of the pram, probably because it gobbles up too much cpu time itself.

jontydog · 25-08-07, 09:53 AM

just having a play now. I have just installed the Elecard/MainConcept AVC/H.264 Video Decoder from dvbsupport and I am still having no luck on altdvb or progdvb

RocketMBA · 25-08-07, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimdefruit

Yes Jonty, you just need the H264 codec. Unfortunately the dvb s2 channels cant be watched, that needs a HD card, but BBC HD is ok on win xp and probably linux. Also some HD channels on 13E and 19.2E. Vista throws its rattle out of the pram, probably because it gobbles up too much cpu time itself.

I'm using Windows Vista without any problems. I've found that HD performance is better on Vista than it is on XP. Likely some kind of updated driver-related coincidence, but... Well, there's something in it!

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Originally Posted by jontydog

just having a play now. I have just installed the Elecard/MainConcept AVC/H.264 Video Decoder from dvbsupport and I am still having no luck on altdvb or progdvb

One thing you can try is making a recording of a HD stream, then playing it back in VLC. You know, just so you can actually SEE something. It's a good feeling to see your first piece of self-captured HD

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BGonaSTICK Super Murderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 10,548 Thanks: 3 Thanked 42 Times in 29 Posts	Re: What's the best PC card I've recently found that my XP2500 will run mpeg-4 HD glitch-free using CoreAVC 1.2. __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

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wod Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,810 Thanks: 3 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	Re: What's the best PC card mpeg-4 hd what is that exactly as how does it work on a mpeg2 skystar 2 card ? would i be better off buying the skystar hd card as is it backwards compatible so i could use it for non hd stuff ? __________________ motorised triax/andrew dishes, Vantage x221tsci, tms-1500ci+, digitalb, skystar 2, diablo v2.3 zone 2 minidish 28e - setanta

24-08-07, 10:47 PM	#24 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Super Murderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 10,548 Thanks: 3 Thanked 42 Times in 29 Posts	Re: What's the best PC card There are no DVB viewing applications which support the Skystar HD card and have the correct infrastructure to enable software decryption plugins. I'm pretty sure I'm going to buy one soon though just for FTA. __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

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BGonaSTICK Super Murderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 10,548 Thanks: 3 Thanked 42 Times in 29 Posts	Re: What's the best PC card CPU sits at around 95% but it doesn't drop a frame. __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

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jontydog Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: What's the best PC card so with my trusty old skystar 2 I should be able to watch HD stuff?????? I have a 3.4 gig P4 with 1 gig of memory. All the hd stuff I have tried so far just has a black screen __________________ TM 1000D Super. SS2 PCI. 1.5M IRTE Camo Dish. Edon 2120 Positioner. 80cm Mesh Dish Motorised. 28E to 30W


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25-08-07, 09:07 AM	#28 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Dreamy Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,563 Thanks: 10 Thanked 64 Times in 59 Posts	Re: What's the best PC card Yes Jonty, you just need the H264 codec. Unfortunately the dvb s2 channels cant be watched, that needs a HD card, but BBC HD is ok on win xp and probably linux. Also some HD channels on 13E and 19.2E. Vista throws its rattle out of the pram, probably because it gobbles up too much cpu time itself. __________________ Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreambox If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

25-08-07, 09:53 AM	#29 (permalink)
jontydog Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: What's the best PC card just having a play now. I have just installed the Elecard/MainConcept AVC/H.264 Video Decoder from dvbsupport and I am still having no luck on altdvb or progdvb __________________ TM 1000D Super. SS2 PCI. 1.5M IRTE Camo Dish. Edon 2120 Positioner. 80cm Mesh Dish Motorised. 28E to 30W

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