So now the question is...which one is the typographical error?? :D

EWONG, thanks. I seriously was questioning my sanity and my eyesight last night!!!!!! I feel a little vindicated now. I can't believe you captured that screen; classic. I wonder what is going on?

Drew and Ewong--

It's not that DViCO changed their website. They have both announcements posted--one at each of your links above.

It seems to me that they're not strong on proofreading, as the announcement pasted above for the 2006 CeBIT with the "M-5100U" is listed as a "2005" event. There may, or may not, be a "5100" at CeBIT. ;)

Honestly, I have no idea what the deal is with this supposedly new model, although I have an inquiry into them and expect to get an answer tomorrow night. What I have stated so far was what was said to me directly by DVICO about a week ago.

I don't know what issues others have experienced, but here is some of the problems I have reported to them so far:

1. Low analog audio volume output - apprently fixed but I've not been able to connect to their ftp site in the last few days.

2. .ts file playback performance over LAN, the video is fine but audio is garbled.

3. .ts file playback on segmented files, pauses when files transition.

4. Can't switch from USB to Video playback mode without power down/up.

Admittedly, I don't rip DVDs so I can't tell you about the performance over LAN, I'm more partial to transport stream playback being the top priority and will be leaning on them to fix this as quickly as posssible. Playback from the installed hard disk is perfect with the exception of 3, which may not be a problem that can be fixed. This will force me to record to one large file, which is not a problem as the installed hard drive supports NTFS.

The language issue I mentioned applies to the fact that currently, only Korean and English are the only two options available. Apparently, this is a problem for some users in Europe.

Honestly, I have no idea what the deal is with this supposedly new model, although I have an inquiry into them and expect to get an answer tomorrow night. What I have stated so far was what was said to me directly by DVICO about a week ago.

I don't know what issues others have experienced, but here is some of the problems I have reported to them so far:

1. Low analog audio volume output - apprently fixed but I've not been able to connect to their ftp site in the last few days.

2. .ts file playback performance over LAN, the video is fine but audio is garbled.

3. .ts file playback on segmented files, pauses when files transition.

4. Can't switch from USB to Video playback mode without power down/up.

Admittedly, I don't rip DVDs so I can't tell you about the performance over LAN, I'm more partial to transport stream playback being the top priority and will be leaning on them to fix this as quickly as posssible. Playback from the installed hard disk is perfect with the exception of 3, which may not be a problem that can be fixed. This will force me to record to one large file, which is not a problem as the installed hard drive supports NTFS.

The language issue I mentioned applies to the fact that currently, only Korean and English are the only two options available. Apparently, this is a problem for some users in Europe.

I have all my dvd's on a nas server in the <video_ts> folder format. All I am wanting to do is buy a bunch of devices, one for each room, where they will connect to the nas and allow me to stream my dvd's. Upconversion is also very necessary as all plasmas/projectors in the house are all now hd.

I'm sad to see such a pathetic UI, would def prefer one where I can modify it to my taste (think kaleidescape).

Anyhow, will this unit work correctly for this?

also:
someone said that it wont stream protected dvd's from the nas.
Is this correct?
If so... what's the point to the unit?

Once you ripped your protected DVD into NAS or M5000 Internal Hard Disk, it will become un-protected. Then, all ripped DVD (<video_ts> or ISO image can be streamed and upconverted by M5000.

To stream DVD flawlessly, it's depend on the Network performance of NAS, SMB Server performance on NAS, Router LAN bandwidth and M5000U SMB Client.

AFAIK, M5000U SMB Client seems unable to support flawless HD Streaming or ISO Image Streaming.

Info on update model M5100

ETA is June. There are two differences to the current model:

1. H.264 playback
2. H/W JPEG Decoding

As a Pixelmagic dealer, what do you hear about possible delivery dates?

Info on update model M5100

ETA is June. There are two differences to the current model:

1. H.264 playback
2. H/W JPEG Decoding


So there is a hardware revision to the M5000? No HDMI :( ;)

Thanks Kei for the update.

Drew

hmmm.... All I want to know if there is a fix to the FF & Rew issues...... :)

.....please......

lol

Hi Chaseskip,

Since you have already tried firmware version 1.2.3, I guess there may be something wrong with your unit.

After upgrading new firmware, I seldom encountered problem on 4X FF.

I only tried very few 'rew' but so far so good.

4X is fine with Xvix, but FF goes up to 32X.....
that is when A/V Sync is screwed up...

Didn't see any problems with FF/RW on .ts files.

This problem occurs with Divx & Xvid files when FF or Rew over 4X speed (8X, 16X, 32X, etc.)

FF 16x and 32X works most of the time ( fw 1.2.3 ) but sometimes it crash m-5000u. Only thing to do is to restart the device and still it cant show swedish chr å ä ö.

FF 16x and 32X works most of the time ( fw 1.2.3 ) but sometimes it crash m-5000u. Only thing to do is to restart the device and still it cant show swedish chr å ä ö.

U can use swedish subtitles if u convert .srt to .idx .sub :)

U can use swedish subtitles if u convert .srt to .idx .sub :)

Yes but you cant see the files such as mp3's if the filename on the TVIX i includes swedish chars... :-(

similar problem with Traditional Chinese.

Hi valisi,

Netgear Storage Central is not a SMB NAS Device, it requires to install Storage Central Manager Utility, a ZNS SCSI Adapter driver that makes each of the drives you create with the utility look like directly-attached SCSI drives.

M5000 could only work with SMB compliant NAS Device.

Below please find URL of Tvix HD M5000U Beta Firmware :

Tvix HD M5000U Beta Firmware 1.2.3 (http://www.tvix.co.kr/kor/tvix_1.2.3.zip)

Ewong - sorry to take you back. The technical terms fly over my head. My question is will I be able to use the Netgear Storage Central to stream files to the TVIX. If yes please could you advise in simple terms how to do so. I tried to look up most of the terms you used but only got bogged with more techinical words. Many thanks.

Hi valisi,

You can't use Netgear Storage Central SC101 to stream files to Tvix since SC101 is not SMB Server.

M5000 is a SMB Client when accessing network storage via LAN connection.

Hi Ewong, Kei Clark and all,
This is my first post to avsforum... so bare with me.
I have a 5000U since two months with very little problems. It does what I need it to do wich is playback 20-30Mbps 1080 MPEG2 files from it's internal harddrive.
My major concern is that it has a nasty On-Screen Display that says "Play" and "Subtitle" all the time. This is particularly annoying when you put a file in loop - everytime it starts over you get the nasty messages. The Tvix Standard Def players have an option to disable the OSD. But I have not found it on the 5000U.
Please please Help - if somebody knows how to disable the OSD.

Hi ...
anyone else having problem with xvid GMC ?
or with current fw it cant play xvid gmc movies ?

Has anyone tried to play Nero Digital AVC files on their M-5000U? The Tvix site says it supports H264/MPeg4 AVC. Then I read a later post about an M-5100 coming out later that will support H264.

If the M-5000U already plays AVC what is the reason for this post?

AFAIK, Tvix website never mentioned that M5000 can support H264/MPEG4 AVC.

Do you have any link about that ?

I paid 349 at digitialconnections and had them put in a 300gig hard drive.
UPS should be ringing my doorbell any min.

I have 4 laptops in the house. They are networked with a dlink router, all wireless.
My plan is to LAN the TVix to the router.
Hopes are to pull video content and watch from the laptop.

Can I add a NAS to the network and access the NAS from the TVix. I would like to point the Tvix to the networked harddrive.

Simpletech has a NAS that lets you daisy chain by USB, I'm wondering if the TVix will read the chained external drive. Even if I don't use the Network part. Not many external drives let you chain by USB.

I will be posting again soon.

I paid 349 at digitialconnections and had them put in a 300gig hard drive.


Did you pay $349 for M-5000U and Hard disk or HDD was separately paid?

I wish...this thing was 500 total.
Got it today, very cool..I put some movies on it..works good.
lots of options

With some trepidation I ordered the m5000, but I'm pleased to report I've had no problems. I ordered within the uk from rs100 co uk and free delivery without the hard drive.

I have a 100mb network linked with switches (not hubs) and 'proper' NAS devices, i.e. 2 x hpNAS1000s with RAID 5 array and hardware RAID controller (software RAID introduces a significant performance hit). They are both running Windows 2000 server.

DVD's stream perfectly across the wired LAN, with english subtitles. I also have a wireless network setup. 2 x Dlink DWL 2100-AP802.11g with directional antennas linking my house to my sisters across the road.

DVD's stream perfectly over the wireless link also although slightly less responsive to button presses.

Only tried DVD's so far, will test music and pictures later. I found I could not get a picture from my DVI monitor using the DVI cable I have. I noticed on the m5000 female point on the back of the m5000 has points which my cable does not. I can't afford a HDTV right now so unable to test with this. Worked okay via scart. I'm sure I have an s-video lead somewhere, so I'll dig that out and give it a try.

I can post further details if required.

Regards

I have a 5000U since two months with very little problems. It does what I need it to do wich is playback 20-30Mbps 1080 MPEG2 files from it's internal harddrive.


I'm surprised to hear it can playback 1080i MPEG2 files at 30Mbps. Does it drop frames at that bitrate or is it rock solid?

Playing back HD files from the internal hard drive is what I'm most interested in and if it does this well, I may have to buy one.

Thanks,
Mike

egleye,
No problem playing up to 30Mbps 1080i/25 mpeg2 files. Rock solid is a very strong word - but it does not drop frames. It is hovewer pretty sensitive to how the files are multiplexed. Most HD files are ATSC at max 19Mbps so there is a lot of headroom.

Further to my previous post.

I have begun having problems streaming DVD's in VOB format over the wireless lan, video fine, audio garbled, same problems as reported by other posters.

Stopping the film and then starting it again seems to work at temporarily fixing the audio, but any FF/REW or skipping chapters scrambles the audio again.

I've used the same wireless link with a Liteon 2010 DVD player which uses server side software rather than any built in UI and that works without any audio or visual glitches.

This would seem to point to an issue in the firmware of the TViX rather than any other network problems. As I said before though, it works fine over a wired LAN.

Regards

Hi everybody,

I'm evaluating the M-5000U, it would be connected to an LCD screen.
No LAN, external source, external storage etc.

Only question is: my LCD TV screen has only composite, scart and VGA (d-sub 15) port, not DVI or component.

It is possible to use a DVI-VGA adapter?
In other words, the DVI signal coming from the M-5000U is DVI-D (digital only) or DVI-I (digital+analog)?

The manual says nothing.
From the pictures, it seems DVI-I (all the pins have contacts). Anyone has the possibility to try and confirm?

You can use a dvi to vga adapter works fine, I have tryed it.

There is a new beta software to download:

http://www.tvix.co.kr/kor/tvix_1.2.11.zip

I have tryed it and the tvix player seems to be more stable. :)

"English system language works...."


All who needs foreign subtitle support (not korean)
but Scandinavian, greece, and more, plz mail them regarding supporting foreign subtitles....



When i use .srt it dosent use end time, every line stays until next subtitle show...no pause btw them...anyone had a problem with that???

"English system language works...."


All who needs foreign subtitle support (not korean)
but Scandinavian, greece, and more, plz mail them regarding supporting foreign subtitles....

When i use .srt it dosent use end time, every line stays until next subtitle show...no pause btw them...anyone had a problem with that???

Hi, Yes i have same problem with swedish .srt subtitles the last line stays until next one comes, and no didnt use any converter (srt to sub) . I am going to try this new fw soon.

A new firmware available :

*ftp://ftp*dvico*com/Products/TViX/FirmWare/M-5000/tvix_1.3.0_KR.zip[/url]

not tested yet,

I hope KR don't means Korean language

It's not possible for me to put full link (after 5 posts only) anyway it's easy to understand *=.

english is available in 1.3.0.

I'm trying it tonight


ftp://ftp.dvico.com/Products/TViX/FirmWare/M-5000/tvix_1.3.0_KR.zip

Hi,

I've just got one of these gizmos too, but I've found some iso files play, then I have to re-boot before I can get it to play anything again. The display just flashes up [STOP].

I am currently using v1.2.11.

Any help anyone, thanks.

Is there any info what's new in this firmware?

I've downloaded the new firmware, but it after applying it, all the menus appear to be in korean. Pressing the setup button on the remote and selecting MISC tkes you into the menu where the language can be changed. The 7th option down is LANGUAGE, but choosing that gives two korean looking options.

Can anyone help please to get it into english ? Possibly a link to download the earlier english firware?

Thanks in advance.

Select the first Korean wording, apply & shutdown. Power up again & you'll see all in English.

Firmware 1.3.0:
Using USB 2.0 2.5" & 3.5" HDD, Xivx file above 2GB still stutter after using either FF, Goto or Bookmark. Not sure about Divx as I don't have any.

Disapointed.....

I've upgraded to 1.3 but some iso files still play just once per boot and block all others. They were from protected DVDs, maybe that is just the way it has to be!
I'm using DVD Decrypter by Lightning UK v3.5.4.0.
Anyone else having problems this way?

whats new really???

Tv output have a mode...


Anyone found any more new stuff????

Hi all...

I just purchased this from DigitalConnection, and dont got it yet
I read the manual, and i dont want to enable GUEST account on my SERVER!

i see in the setup screen on the unit, it does use a username and password

can i set up an account for that user? and just create the share tvixhd1?

mitch

Not that I have found. The Manual screen shots do not match what the device actually does!
I was not happy about this either. The manual also kindly tells you how to open your firewall and update the host systems policy settings to grant guest access with no password.
I have overcome some of these issues by using a Maxtor Network Storage device. This unit allows designated directories to be "public" access. I created a "tvixhd1" folder, made it public and the TViX was able to connect as a guest. Now anyone can get to my video collection, but nothing else.

If you find a better way, please post an update.

anyone find that after upgrading to firmware 1.3.0 that you can't play some files? I can't play the files that I rip from a dvd using dvd ripping software!

How is the handling of JPEG-files with the newer firmware releases ?

- Can i browse quickly through directory structures with pictures ?
- How fast can i change from one picture to the next ?

I ask this expecially, because there are rumors, that a new TVIX-Hardware with JPEG-Hardware-Decoding will be available in summer.

So: is the current hardware fast enough for looking big Picture collections ?

Thanks, Palmo

Tvix m5000U fw 1.3.0.

I don't know if its just my bad luck or new Fw is full of lots of bugs. I get fail msg most of time and the only thing to do its to push power button (not remote) because remote stops working. And yes updating was fine without any problems. So anyone with same problem or it is just my luck !? :(
It shows fail sometimes when i push zoom button, sometimes tvout button and sometimes just after starting the device. And yes, the harddisk works fine. Just let me know if u have same problem!?

Select the first Korean wording, apply & shutdown. Power up again & you'll see all in English.

hey, I have tried this but it doesn't work. when i select the first Korean wording, a korean msg comes up and then I apply and restart and nothing happens!!

Any advice?

If it is any help. For Rev 1.3.0, the following button press sequence will set english, if you are working blind. I did not have a problem myself. The unit itself still showed english, even when the TV out was Korean.
Here goes:
[SETUP][Down][Right]6 x [Down][Right]
Then select the top one of the two words on the fly-out sub menu. Then [Ok]
On the confirmation pop-up [Ok]
[Left][Down][Ok][Ok]
Then re-start.

New review for the M5000U is up here at mpcclub (http://www.mpcclub.com/banner_log.php?id=5008) . It is a large review in PDF format.

If that link doesn't work, go to the TVIX Korea website then click on News. There is a link to this review.

Doesn't anyone here know korean. It appears to be a lot of information on the Korean site but none on the english.
It would be nice to know what has been done from version 1.1.5 to 1.3.0.

Regards,
/Tord

1.1.2 after the contents which is exchanged

[ 1 ] video remaking relation compatibility and stability improved.
1. The stability and compatibility of the TP improved.
(It supports 8/16/32 attachments FF/REW. (It follows in file, occasionally there is a possibility which there will be a problem.)
2. The TP file hour movement (GOTO) hour screen was improved moment the problem which breaks.
3. The Video in order for the nose where the format is with 120 Frame ting the AVI file which becomes to be remade, it was improved.
(It follows in file and occasionally there is a possibility of being insecure from the FF/REW.)
4. 4GB The FF/REW and the GOTO of AVI file above are supported.
5. The Dvd the remaking compatibility improved part.
Also, after Dvd remaking the problem where the part AVI file is not remade was improved.
6. The WMV9 remaking relation stability it was improved.
7. AVI file FF remaking hour stability security hazard 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x after
When it pressed the FF button again 16x, 32x was repeated and it was amended.

[ 2 ] audio /JPG the relation remaking compatibility and stability improved.
1. The ogg the file remaking function was added.
(Independence.ogg the bay it is remade. The ogg which is included in eastern image is not supported)
2. The JPG the problem which the remaking hour slide show stops was improved.
3. The JPG width resolution or the file where the length resolution is above 3072 was closed in order not to be remade.
(In order for hazard remaking not to become, it controlled a stability security.)
4. The M3U the speed which reads an anger one list was more quickly improved.

[ 3 ] caption indication relation functions were improved.
1. The caption location mobile function was added.
When (the Subtitle button consecutively the OSD which is a SUBTITLE MODE is floating, when it moves the anger flesh ticket and the caption moves.
The PAUSE when it operates even to hour from the condition where the caption is coming out consecutively it is regulated the Subtitle button.)
2. The caption size control was added.
The Subtitle after pressing the button, when the OSD is floating, it will be able to convert the OK button consecutively.
(Currently with big size it supports the small size 2 branch.)
3. In order for Yoo ni the cord caption to be indicated, it was improved.
4. Other in order for the captions which are not visible to be remade, it was improved.

[ 4 ] ZOOM mode fringe land relation functions were improved.
1. The ZOOM (optional zoom) it was amended with ->16:9->4:3->ZOOM DEFAULT.
2. From 16:9 T.V 16:9 from 4:3 T.V when it selects 4:3, relationship there is a possibility of seeing without with the full screen to source ratio.
16:9 the selection contents continuously is or applied 4:3 even in the case which continuity will remake a file.
(16:9/4:3 modes are effective only while remaking. It presses the STOP and when it remakes again, becomes the original screen ratio broad way indication.)
3. The ZOOM it wants after changing at the size where to the OK button there is a possibility of coming out falling in consecutively from the MODE.
This set comes to be applied re-department thing even after, when three of original thing with it returns it is selected ZOOM DEFAULT.
(Width and length separately the function which controls a size was not still embodied.)

[ 5 ] three Ub set related issues were improved.
1. Three Ub the problem where the store does not become was improved.
2. The clock set did not become or the problem which is exchanged was improved.
3. Against a video set application yes or no the user message window it added.
(It applies, when it does not select, the video set could not be stored.)
4. The T.V the Out button is not pushed easily, when above continuous 2 being pushed, in order to operate, it changed.
When (it presses initially and the OSD indication which is a T.V Out comes out)

[ 6 ] it dawned, light and shade back control (BAR) with in order not to hide a caption, it moved the location volume in screen top.
(Hour indication and the PLAY, with OSD indication of the PAUSE back in order not to pile up, from the center it moved with the some left.)

When [ it drew out 7 ] outside market ODD connection hours ODD and focus moved with the hard and it is inconvenient goes it improved.

[ After 8 ] firmware updating only the LOADING it was indicated in the VFD and the problem which it is stopped was improved.

[ Against at 9 ] file continuous remaking hour second after anger days to be quick in order to become loading, it was improved.
When seeing the motion picture which is joined together when 2nd after anger day the loading low nu hour is caught long
It changed like this in order for the motion picture appreciation impression to break.
(Against the substitution 2nd after anger one field when back FF and when reacting initially until, the hour is caught more or less and.)

[ 10 ] asf or the wmv anger day was improved north mark (bookmark) the problem which does not become.

When [ drive it selected at 11 ] M3U file lists, the problem which dies was amended.

[ It closed 12 ] network north mark functions and it put.
(Re-department thing was not becoming the after network connection and the north mark is not operated because it closed.)


The problem point which becomes known refers to the common knowledge fact.

Two weeks ago i spoke directly with a TVIX representative.

After referencing to the well-known internet rumours, he acknowledged, that TVIX is working on an improved TVIX 5000 with a newer SigmaDesign-Chip, that is able to hardware-decode H264 and JPEG.

He mentioned "8623", but this version is currently not listed on the SigmaDesign-Web-Site. There is only a 8622 with H264 and Jpeg-Decoding.

Other people from TVIX told me, browsing through big JPEG-directories will be lightning fast !!

Release will be in some months.

Palmo

Thanks for the update Palmo. Let us know if you hear anything new.

He mentioned "8623", but this version is currently not listed on the SigmaDesign-Web-Site. There is only a 8622 with H264 and Jpeg-Decoding.If Sigma are still following their numbering system the 8623 chip-set will be a MacroVision free version of their EM8622L chip-set.

And don't forget Sigma also lists the EM8624L, the SMP8630 (which is pin compatible with the EM8620L and EM8622L) and SMP8634 chip-sets.

I very much doubt we'll see any of the SMP chip-sets in products though, as these appear to be for-runners of the EM8622L and EM8624L chip-sets.

Maybe Keith Jack (from Sigma) can clarify....


Cheers

Got this mail today:

"I'm sorry to inform you, but regarding the subtitle support of scandianavian, there are no immediate plans of supporting it for the time being. If there is a larger demand for it we will support it later. thanks "

Could you guys ask TVIX to support .srt Scandinavian subtitles at
tvix "MyQuestions" "MyQs" www...

Plz do that so maybe they inplant support for .srt Scandinavian subtitles..

Or ask them to inplant ur language support using .srt

Thank you, help me....

Alla svenskar, säg till dom att supporta svenskatecken NU...
Om många klagar om det så kanske dom fixar det...

Alla svenskar, säg till dom att supporta svenskatecken NU...
Om många klagar om det så kanske dom fixar det...


Klart, tycker det är horribelt att dom inte stödjer det men det står att dom ska göra det.

Done!

I aslo recived word from tvix swe char will be supported in a soon to be relesed fw for english market.

/T

New Firmaware:

http://www.tvix.co.kr/kor/tvix_1.3.3.zip

// Maxpop

Found that INFO show how much time is left of the movie...

Anyone found more new stuff with FW 1.3.3????


// Maxpop


--Skriv till TVIX att dom ska supporta .srt Å Ä Ö--

I did send them a request for swedish subtitles. No answer yet.

Just received my M-5000U and updated firmware.

Jpeg slideshow is one of important features for me, but I encountered a problem: pics from my Canon Dig Rebel (EOS 300D) are not displayed if they are shot in portrait, no problem with landscape.

With original firmware I got a "Insufficient memoy or format not supported to open this file" message on tv; with the newer firmware no message is displayed, just an "invalid" message on the unit display.

I've tried different resolutions and compressions on the camera, but it seems that just portrait itself create the problem.
More: just opening with Photoshop the portrait pic and saving it (at any jpeg quality) make the picture OK for the M-5000U.

About swedish subtitles.

Tvix:
I'm sorry to inform you, but regarding the subtitle support of scandianavian, there are no immediate plans of supporting it for the time being. If there is a larger demand for it we will support it later. thanks

AND.. CRAP :(

About swedish subtitles.

Tvix:
I'm sorry to inform you, but regarding the subtitle support of scandianavian, there are no immediate plans of supporting it for the time being. If there is a larger demand for it we will support it later. thanks

AND.. CRAP :(

I on the other hand got this reply 3 days ago:
The Swedish Firmware will be released within a week or two and can be downloaded from the following site later: well, my first post so I can't post URLs but it's the regular Tvix firmware page....

I'm hoping my answer is the correct one... :rolleyes:


/J

I on the other hand got this reply 3 days ago:
The Swedish Firmware will be released within a week or two and can be downloaded from the following site later: well, my first post so I can't post URLs but it's the regular Tvix firmware page....

I'm hoping my answer is the correct one...


I hope so, I think they just copy and past answers. I ask them 4 - 5 question and told them about few bugs that I found. They just answered me about subtitles.
english subtitles .srt bug. the last line stays until new one comes. Anyone with same problem. ops.. 4 am swedish time.. must sleep..lol bye.

Sorry but

I need

5 posts

to have this picture link available to see

Tv tuner option (I think not available) on Tvix korean site http://www.tvix.co.kr/kor/boards/Default.aspx?act=RD&id=215&pg=1

http://www.tvix.co.kr/UserFiles/16/5/dvico3/5000_tuner.jpg

Thanks for the language help and wow! I want that. Are you sure there is no where u can buy that? Does anyone know when that will be released??

Also, do any of you rip dvds to divx or xvid to play on the M-5000U? If so, which program do you use? And after installing the latest firmware, do you notice that those files no longer plays?

I don't know why this is so, the only difference in my files and the ones I download are they are usually higher resolution, 192kbps and 44khz(cbr)

Can anyone help me out here please???

Much Appreciated.

hey there

im new here and i hope to get some help from you guys....

i bought the new tvix box 2 weeks ago... now my problem is that the remote control doesnt work... (only the power on button) weird thing is that i had the tvix 3000 and since i bought my plasma tv the remote control of the tvix 3000 doesnt work either....

now i downloaded the new firmware (1.3.3) and since i cannot access my network share anymore!

has anybody any idea how to solve the remote control problem (cause i dont think its the remote itself) and what to change to my network settings with the new firmware....

i appreciate any help...

tazmania 23

ok i solved the network problem....

but the remote control thing is killing me... i dont think its any hardware issue....

i have to push the buttons straight on my box and thats kind of annoying.... plus i dont have all the functions on my box....

but the remote control thing is killing me... i dont think its any hardware issue....


Do you have low consumption lamps in you room?

Plasma tvs emit a radioation that can affect IR

kill power from tv, then test remote

thanks a lot i try that out in the morning.... its probably the plasma tv... i dont know about the lamps.... but what if it is the plasma tv? then i couldnt use my remote anymore.....

well we will see...

YES

thats why they now make Plasma Immune remotes
the tvix is on the cheaper side of electronics... so its not gonna have that

if it helps, pack up the plasma, and mail it to me...

mitch

http://www.tvix.co.kr/KOR/Support/firmware5000.aspx

New firmware 1.3.4

ftp.dvico.com hold a EU Europe version...

More then one 1.3.4 versions :)

allright mitchjs.... its no plasma or no working remote.... hhhhmmmm.....

i think i prefer the non working remote over sending the plasma to you... :)

but thanks for the solution....

Hi all,

I just downloaded and installed 1.3.4 and DViCO has finally put an option to disable the OSD! Thanks DViCO!
I have tried to make them listen on the Q&A and I thought like everybody else that because they did not answer they did not care. But I think we are wrong.
DViCO produces new FW with a remarkable speed and the box is getting better all the time.

to have this picture link available to see

Tv tuner option (I think not available) on Tvix korean site http://www.tvix.co.kr/kor/boards/Default.aspx?act=RD&id=215&pg=1

http://www.tvix.co.kr/UserFiles/16/5/dvico3/5000_tuner.jpg


That digital tuner was mentioned a long time ago. It would be awesome if this could decode Digital Cable QAM signals and act as a DVR. Just when I thought this product was off my shopping list its back on again!

thanks for posting. Let me know if you have any other links.

Kei, do you have any details on this add-on?

Drew

Hallo,

I found several bugs (Firmware: 1.3.4):

- .wmv / .mpg Files with 1440 vertical lines (e.g. 1440x816) have the wrong aspect ratio on the screen (stretched picture), the 2,35:1 black bars are "missing" (e.g. Ski into the sun WMVHD / HD-1 Euro1080 records).
Ski into the Sun WMVHD (1440 x 816 px) has the aspect ratio of 2,35:1, but when you play it, it looks like 1,78:1 without black bars on top and bottom, everything is stretched

- it isn´t possible to listen to 5.1 WMA Pro Audio over the digital outputs (coaxial/optical). There always is 2 channel PCM sound.

- it isn´t possible to switch audio tracks (.wmv HD files)

- Info button shows incorrect infos from MPEG2 HD files (resolution 0*0, 0 fps, 0 channel audio)

Fr123

Any link to EU version of fw 1.3.4
thanks.

Any link to EU version of fw 1.3.4
thanks.
Not on the web site but here:
This is my 2nd post, so still no links. This is REALLY ANNOYING! :mad: :mad:
You put the link together....
ftp colon-slash-slash ftp(dot)dvico(dot)com/Products/TViX/FirmWare/ M-5000/1.3.4/

/J

ftp://ftp.dvico.com/Products/TViX/FirmWare/M-5000/1.3.4

available

File: tvix_1.3.4_ntsc_en.zip 4782 KB 21/03/2006 23:10:00
File: tvix_1.3.4_ntsc_kr.zip 4782 KB 21/03/2006 23:10:00
File: tvix_1.3.4_pal_eu.zip 4782 KB 21/03/2006 23:10:00
File: tvix_1.3.4_pal_fr.zip 4782 KB 21/03/2006 23:10:00

Just noticed the following on the tvix web site, I'm sure it was not there when I bought mine! This text is NOT included on some UK sites advertising this product.

*M-5000U will NOT play CSS copy protected DVD contents .

I don't understand what the differences are between the Pal_eu version and the Ntsc_en? You can change between Ntsc and Pal in the settings anyway.
Is there anything I have missed completely?
I just have to say that i like this player more and more every day i use it.

/Mohawk

Does anyone of you people who onws one, use it with a stand alone NAS drive, like Maxtor Shared Storage?
How does it work?
Can you stream HDTV TS-files?
DVDs?

How long time does it take for a picture to load? Typically a 800kB 5 Mpixel picture.
Or whatever the "normal size" from a simple camera (no EOS RAW format) is?

Some answers anyone?
/J

How long time does it take for a picture to load? Typically a 800kB 5 Mpixel picture.
Or whatever the "normal size" from a simple camera (no EOS RAW format) is?


It can take up to 5-6 seconds to load a 2500kB picture (EOS 6Mpixel Jpeg), so it will take around 2 seconds if the picture is 800kB (in my experience file size counts more than picture resolution).

It's not too bad (unless you want to browse large directories in search for a particular picture), since previous image stays on till the next is ready to be displayed.

Only problem is that with large portrait-oriented pictures the system can slow down or hang.

Does anyone of you people who onws one, use it with a stand alone NAS drive, like Maxtor Shared Storage?
How does it work?
Can you stream HDTV TS-files?
DVDs?

How long time does it take for a picture to load? Typically a 800kB 5 Mpixel picture.
Or whatever the "normal size" from a simple camera (no EOS RAW format) is?

Some answers anyone?
/J

I use a Maxtor Shared Storage NAS. I created a share "tvixhd1" and made it a "Public" access folder. All via the NAS Web i/f

Then I mapped the share to my PC on which I have DVD Shrink installed. It is then possible to make iso images of DVDs and save them directly to the NAS.

On the TViX, I configured the network settings to that of my NAS and the iso images can be selected and played direct from the NAS storage.

The playback does become a bit chopped if I am writing new data to the NAS. It looks to me like the TViX could do with buffering the data a little better.

Hmmm,
I just went by a store which only had the demos from wmvhd(dot)com to play.
Almost all of them stuttered a bit at panning or flying sequences of the movies.

Has anyone of you tried any of these demos?
How is the playback?

/J

I've gotten fed up with the TViX now, after testing all the firmware upgrades, I bought a Snazzio HD DVD net player and it plays all my HD content perfectly.

The TviX was slow, jerky movements and couldn't read the large files from my server.

Craig

I am Using my Tvix with a Pioneer 436 XDE and i Wonder if the TVIX can Display Blacker Than Black Or Whiter then White?(cause i cant see that it does) I have the fw 1.3.0 installed gonna try the new one tonight.
Anybody who gets BTB or TW??

thanks

.mikaelg

I am Using my Tvix with a Pioneer 436 XDE and i Wonder if the TVIX can Display Blacker Than Black Or Whiter then White?(cause i cant see that it does) I have the fw 1.3.0 installed gonna try the new one tonight.
Anybody who gets BTB or TW??

thanks

.mikaelg

I don't own one (yet?) but I've read i Pixel Magic Systems forum that some people, apperently already owning Tvix, wants to buy the MD-100 just because of this issue.
I.e. No BTB/WTW on Tvix, but on the PixelMagic Systems MB-100.

But, hey, maybe Tvix can fix it in fw. Ask them!
/J

Hello Jofa
I think that you saw my post in the Pixelmagic forum!
If Tvix doesnt fix this i WILL for Sure buy an MB200.

Thanks MIkaelg

Pardon my ignorance... but why do you really need BTB/WTW? As long as the player can play full legal video it should be fine. Can somebody tell why you need BTB/WTW.

Thanks.

A new Firmware is out (1.3.6):
--> Look at tvix.co.kr page!

(there are three files, but i can´t see any difference between them - osd languages are only english and korean in all of them - no french, german...)

Sadly none of the bugs I listet above were fixed :-(

- .wmv / .mpg Files with 1440 vertical lines (e.g. 1440x816) have the wrong aspect ratio on the screen (stretched picture), the 2,35:1 black bars are "missing" (e.g. Ski into the sun WMVHD / HD-1 Euro1080 records).
Ski into the Sun WMVHD (1440 x 816 px) has the aspect ratio of 2,35:1, but when you play it, it looks like 1,78:1 without black bars on top and bottom, everything is stretched

- it isn´t possible to listen to 5.1 WMA Pro Audio over the digital outputs (coaxial/optical). There always is 2 channel PCM sound.

- it isn´t possible to switch audio tracks (.wmv HD files)

- Info button shows incorrect infos from MPEG2 HD files (resolution 0*0, 0 fps, 0 channel audio)

- picture is slightly shiftet to the right when I connect over DVI to my Plasma TV (Pioneer PDP 435 FDE), there is a small black stripe on the left. Over component YUV picture is centered

Fr123

Yeea!!! I read that the new firmware 1.3.6 Supports swedish Language :)

Yeea!!! I read that the new firmware 1.3.6 Supports swedish Language :)

Yeah but not in the file browser....

:mad: :eek: :confused:

Swedish Å,Ä,Ö still not works :mad: On the tvix website it says :

Bellow are the changes from firmware version 1.1.3. if your firmware is more recent version, some features may have been implemented already.

Default TV out : NTSC Composite
Default Language : English
Support Language : English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish

Are they ****** ? :eek:

How to get swedish:

at main menu

press 1 3 9 7

a new menu apears

set code: 0673 and save (english pal)

now the tvix will reboot and you can go in the setup

enter misc menu

enter languich and so you press swedish

retstart tvix and everything is swedish :)

link to 1.36 pal version

ftp://ftp.dvico.com/Products/TViX/FirmWare/M-5000/

How to get swedish:

at main menu

press 1 3 9 7

a new menu apears

set code: 0673 and save (english pal)

now the tvix will reboot and you can go in the setup

enter misc menu

enter languich and so you press swedish

retstart tvix and everything is swedish :)

tack för infon, var fick du den ifrån????

Thx for the info..

--- Å Ä Ö stöd i formatet .srt Supportas av FW 1.3.6--- grymt

Jag är med!!!

Kan ni också försöka mailbomba dem ang Problemet med Blacker than Black och Whiter Than White( BTB and WTW)!
Det måste ju gå att lösas med en ny Firmware!!


Simen02 are You swedish? Have you Checked out the message i left for you on Tvixusa? Have you tried the Mpeg2 .TS test patterns Hidef???

FW 1.3.6 do now support å ä ö. (FW 1.3.4 did that as well, using siemen02 info abt setting swedish language)
Still a problem with end time, subtitle lines does not use endtime, cutting the time for how long the subtitle line should be showed.

Anyone else noticed that problem?????

After i update to FW 1.3.6 from 1.3.4 my network cant be connected but if i revert to 1.3.4 network is connectable again (BUG???)

Swedish:

FW 1.3.6 och FW 1.3.4 har support för Å Ä Ö (bara att göra som siemen02 skrev innan om att sätta svensk språk)
Men har problem med sluttiden på varje rad, funkar ej.
Varje rad ligger kvar till nästa kommer. Kan ni prove det om ni har samma fel som jag????


Fan att dom inte kan informera att FW 1.3.4 också har stöd för Å Ä Ö.
Funkar bra med informationen siemen02 skrev innan här.

Efter uppdatering till 1.3.6 kan jag inte nå nätverket längre, drog in 1.3.4 igen och då funkar nätverket igen, förmodligen en bugg....

Thx for the information SIEMEN02, awesome

Jeg er norsk, skal teste med MPEG2.TS til helgen, gir tilbakemelding om wtw

Thanks simen02 !!! Now it works :)

Jeg er norsk, skal teste med MPEG2.TS til helgen, gir tilbakemelding om wtw

Hello Simen02
Du måste testa BTB och WTW på samma gång!!!
Den skall klara att visa INformationen av BTB och WTW samtidigt för att vara Kompatibel!!
Men det är den tyvärr inte hoppas på en Firmware somlöser detta

-mikee

Well,
I posted a question in "My Q&A" on the Tvix website regarding BTB and WTW. (They're really fast to answer. Iäve posted several questions.)
They admitted that BTB & WTW does not work.
They were looking into a firmware solution but were not sure yet "if it was possible" or if "they were going to include it". Their english isn't the best so it was a bit uncear what was the reason for not being "sure yet".

/J

Well,
I posted a question in "My Q&A" on the Tvix website regarding BTB and WTW. (They're really fast to answer. Iäve posted several questions.)
They admitted that BTB & WTW does not work.
They were looking into a firmware solution but were not sure yet "if it was possible" or if "they were going to include it". Their english isn't the best so it was a bit uncear what was the reason for not being "sure yet".

/J

Hope they can make it work!!(they must)
Pixel magic media Player is based ión the same Sigma chip and it can Display BTB and WTW. So i dont see why Tvix cant make it work!!
One things is for sure If they dont make it I WILL BUY the Mb200 Right away!!

After a upgrade to 1.3.6 my network isnt working.

Any one else who have that problem????


//Maxpop

After a upgrade to 1.3.6 my network isnt working.

Any one else who have that problem????


//Maxpop


have setup disk connection again in netwerk, after upgrade its resatt to orginal

Morten

siemen02, i know to set the IP again...

Did that and it doesnt work
Cant reach Network information either.


Does that work for you????
What is your TVIX IP? mine is 192.168.0.149

// Maxpop

You are right, stop working here too:(

Is anybody using .iso DVD images successfully over a network connection? I find that they will often play but chapter jump and FF cause the playback to freeze. They do however work perfectly from the local hard drive.

Also, did anyone notice that during the upgrade from 1.3.4 to 1.3.6 all user settings were retained or was it just a fluke?

Is anybody using .iso DVD images successfully over a network connection? I find that they will often play but chapter jump and FF cause the playback to freeze. They do however work perfectly from the local hard drive.

Also, did anyone notice that during the upgrade from 1.3.4 to 1.3.6 all user settings were retained or was it just a fluke?

The ISO files isnt working well thru network for me either.
IFO is working great.

Playing ISO from HD works perfect
Internal or USB HD.

// Maxpop

ok i solved the network problem....

but the remote control thing is killing me... i dont think its any hardware issue....

i have to push the buttons straight on my box and thats kind of annoying.... plus i dont have all the functions on my box....


Tazmania23, Hi. How did you get the network problem to work. I plan to upgrade my firmware to 136.

I put back 1.3.4 , know network work again:)

FF & REw still freezes over 8X

.srt dont use line endtime for now
solution: Convert the subtitle .srt to .SMI

Use Subtitle workshop, convert the subtitle: .srt -> .smi

.smi works well... http://www.urusoft.net/products.php

Using .smi is awesome to HD 720p or 1080i

// Maxpop


Plz: We should all report the firmware errors here...

FW 1.3.6 Errors:

1. .srt subtitles dont use endtime
2. Network is not working, cant see network information.
3. ....
Fill this in with errors/bugs u got (3. XXX.....)

???

"Tazmania23, Hi. How did you get the network problem to work. I plan to upgrade my firmware to 136."

i didnt change anything... i went into the network menu and entered the ip adress again... rebooted and it worked.... and by the way its still working even with the 1.3.6 fw....

Does anyone of you guys have any idea when DVICO plans to implement FTP support for the tvix 5000?

i mean the streaming over the network option is nice but i still have to move the box around everytime i want a file on the box... a copy option would be nice....

Hi,

i'd like to know if the only way to stream data from network is to make a share with a specific name on a Win Xp station ?

i mean, i have a kuro-box, it's a NAS using SMB...Will it work ?
Tvix can't access a Samba share ?

thx

hi...

Do anyone know how multiply subtitles work????
With different sub-formats....


Scenario:

abc.avi
abc.srt
abc.smi

maybe like this:

abc.avi
abc.001.srt
abc.002.smi

Plz reply if u know how to solve this...

// Maxpop

I noticed that 136 fw does not recognise divx (avi) files on my tvix5000. The 123 fw played these without any problems. Has anyone had similar experience; or does anyone have a solution.

I noticed that 136 fw does not recognise divx (avi) files on my tvix5000. The 123 fw played these without any problems. Has anyone had similar experience; or does anyone have a solution.

I dunno, but mine has problem playing xvid or divx files I ripped from dvds. it has happened since 123 fw i think and it is really annoying since ripping a dvd to iso is very very big!

I just want the FF & Rew to work.... Didn't think it's too much to ask...

Save your money & just buy an XBox. My XBox now does everything this thing does but better.... PLUS it plays games!!!!!!!

....& yes, the XBox can FF & Rew the movies just fine with NO glitching or freezing....

Except of course HD movies in 1080i I guess....?

Save your money & just buy an XBox. My XBox now does everything this thing does but better.... PLUS it plays games!!!!!!!

....& yes, the XBox can FF & Rew the movies just fine with NO glitching or freezing....

I am inpressed. Your Xbox plays Hi-def movies???? Good stuff man! Where can i get one? Does it also come with DVI connector to the screen or have you buildt in a Hdmi connector??!?!?!?

/T

True enough, but please.... FF & Rew are BASIC functions that should work on any unit.....
Most ppl are watching non-HD content right now until real HD Content is available.

Most ppl are watching non-HD content right now until real HD Content is available.It's pointless comparing the TViX (or any other device fitted with Sigma's EM8620L chip-set), to an Xbox, even a modded XboX, because they've been designed to offer different things to different people!

Personally speaking I don't play games. But I do play high-def MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 video. I also want a device fitted with an digital video output (as well as 6Ch analogue audio outputs) and very good quality component video outputs!


Cheers

I understand that, but come on.... FF & REW are BASIC Functions.
I also run HDTV & network. The networking for the XBox is working much better than the TVix with no "jittery" play, & yes, that is with iso images as well. FF & REW work with it.
I'm not disputing that the TViX, when fixed, is a far supurior device, I just want the basic functions to work....

I understand that, but come on.... FF & REW are BASIC Functions.Indeed... it's a continuing "Sigma" issue with MPEG-4 (in AVI) and RAW MPEG-1 and 2 sources. And it is annoying!

I also run HDTV & network. The networking for the XBox is working much better than the TVix with no "jittery" play, & yes, that is with iso images as well. FF & REW work with it. I can't speak for the TViX.... However, I'm currently beta testing ISO (and IFO) playback firmware with the Zensonic Z500 and fast forward, fast rewind, chapter selection, menu selection etc all work flawlessly :)


Cheers

Can somebody offer a quick summary of the Tvix M-5000U compared to the Media Gate M-35. Pros and Cons of both units if possible

It's pointless comparing the TViX (or any other device fitted with Sigma's EM8620L chip-set), to an Xbox, even a modded XboX, because they've been designed to offer different things to different people!

Personally speaking I don't play games. But I do play high-def MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 video. I also want a device fitted with an digital video output (as well as 6Ch analogue audio outputs) and very good quality component video outputs!
Cheers

What high-def MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 video content do you have? Is it Homemade? You can't get any "Commercial" content such as the latest movies yet....

Unless I'm not looking in the right places. please let me know.

Chaseskip, some people here already have hundreds of movies in HD 1080i or 720P MPEG-2 format on their hard drives. These are not home created, they are the real 1080i broadcast movies.

Anything you can see and watch on HD satellite is recordable. This is where the TVIX, Linkplayer, MyHD, etc, come in as you have a hardware device to play it back on.

I believe people are now recording (http://www.nextcomwireless.com/r5000/home.htm) the new Satellite MPEG-4 HD material as well.

That is GREAT to know.... I have not been following as much as I should have I guess....
I have a Dish 921 & a BEV 9400 & lots of HD content recorded. How exactly do I transfer/capture that to HD content?? (Programs/Hardware)
Any help would be appreciated.

Hi ,

I have been trying to convert my DVDs to ISO format but I have some difficulty in doing so. Can anyone recommend a program(Preferbaly a free program) to do that? Thanks.

I believe people are now recording (http://www.nextcomwireless.com/r5000/home.htm) the new Satellite MPEG-4 HD material as well.From what I understand, all these MPEG-4 HD sources will be broadcast using MPEG-4 AVC (aka: H.264). Which is not supported by Sigma's EM8620L chip-set.

Therefor playback of such HDTV streams will require "transcoding" by a high-performance PC before being fed into the TViX.... So good luck with that ;)


Cheers

Hi ,

I have been trying to convert my DVDs to ISO format but I have some difficulty in doing so. Can anyone recommend a program(Preferbaly a free program) to do that? Thanks.


Hello!

DVD shrink is the best program to use:

Go in to www.tvixusa.com and you find a guide to how you can make dvd iso

New firmware .....

1. Network set hour fixation IP (Static IP) the item was added.
- The default is identical with a previously and when it is a DHCP and in Static IP item it sets it is selected a fixation IP from IP set.

2. The network transmission method was improved.
- Currently hazard low speed (SAMBA) only mode it will be able to select a stability verification test.
- Usual (NFS) mode the menu is activated it is but non-. When the stability test is completed verification, it is a plan which it will be applied.

3. The automatic execution relation menu was integrated at one.

4. The Dvd week khu 2X,64X attachment it was added from the box.
- Existing 4X, 8X 16X,32X from 2 branch attachment was added and became total 6 FF modes.

5. The AutoRun the stability of function improved.

and srt subtitle endtime work now

Thank you.

[QUOTE
The network transmission method was improved.
- Currently hazard low speed (SAMBA) only mode it will be able to select a stability verification test.
- Usual (NFS) mode the menu is activated it is but non-. When the stability test is completed verification, it is a plan which it will be applied.
QUOTE]

The samba server works fine but HD movies goes in slow motion over network. Is the nfs mode only for linux, or will it be activated?

Mvh/Danton

Where can we download 1.3.8 from?

Craig

Where can we download 1.3.8 from?

Craig

you can download from:

ftp://ftp.dvico.com/Products/TViX/FirmWare/M-5000/


morten


Ps I can know stream HD movies in ts over 100mbit network

How do you set up the network so it can stream HD movies?

Mvh/Danton

I have just a standar dlink cable network with a laptop thats have 10 differnet HD movies in ts.

all files works fine (720P and 1080I)

Tried HD TS 1920x1080 with .srt subtitle
working great.

Tried a VMW HD 720p , working great.


This update is really good one, 1.3.8

//Maxpop

Hi there, I'm planning to buy this, but I have a question for you.

I plan to connect it to my HD projector via the DVI to watch jpegs in high definition (1280x720 p).

Currently I do that with my DVD player (Momitsu V880 that also has a DVI output), but it does wrong: it first converts it to DVD resolution (720x576) and then upscales it to 1280x720, losing lots of quality!!

Can anybody confirm me please, that the M-5000U respects original resolution: that means if a load a 1280x720 jpeg it does not lose quality.

Thanks

icab

I have just a standar dlink cable network with a laptop thats have 10 differnet HD movies in ts.

all files works fine (720P and 1080I)

How do you get the other choice, NFS, activated? I only have the "samba server activ" in the TVIX Network Server.

Mvh/Danton

How do you get the other choice, NFS, activated? I only have the "samba server activ" in the TVIX Network Server.

Mvh/Danton


I cant choose that option either.


// Maxpop

Tried HD TS 1920x1080 with .srt subtitle
working great.

Tried a VMW HD 720p , working great.


This update is really good one, 1.3.8

//Maxpop
Hi,
Are your TS files one large file or is it broken into seperate sequential files?
Is it still true that sequential TS files have sound/video gaps between files (don't play seamlessly)? Are your files (HD TS 1920x1080 with .srt subtitle) on the local harddrive of the TVIX or on a NAS or a PC?
Thanks

Hi,
Are your TS files one large file or is it broken into seperate sequential files?
Is it still true that sequential TS files have sound/video gaps between files (don't play seamlessly)? Are your files (HD TS 1920x1080 with .srt subtitle) on the local harddrive of the TVIX or on a NAS or a PC?
Thanks

Large files and sep seq files.
From Int HD or Lan (PC) work great. And USB..


// Maxpop

Ok. You can via sambaserver activated se HD movies from your pc on your tvix. Strange. My HD movies (1080i) goes in slowmotion from pc. Is there something more i can do make it work?

Mvh/Danton

Ok. You can via sambaserver activated se HD movies from your pc on your tvix. Strange. My HD movies (1080i) goes in slowmotion from pc. Is there something more i can do make it work?

Mvh/Danton

Some HD TS movies plays slowmotionly ... some runs perfect..

Dont know why

// Maxpop

So at this point, can the M-5000 stream a DVD from a networked PC Drive? More specifically, my video card's DVI/video overlay is a PITA and I want to stream an ISO from my networked virtual drive instead. This way I can still use my frontend's (Xlobby) touchscreen remote to load my ISO's into the irtual drive. Ideally the M-5000 will play whatever file I have on the drive. I'm not sure if playing a ISO file from a folder is harder on the TVIX than playing a mapped drive. Has anyone tried using a mapped network drive? How is the playback quality?

hjackson

Hi,

I live in the UK (PAL TV) and I am considering buying a TViX HD M-5000U.

My question is regarding attaching the TViX to a SCART socket on my TV.

Can the TViX output RGB to SCART? (Can any HDD media player?)

My TV can accept S-VIDEO through SCART so I assume an S-Video To Scart cable would suffice there?

However, am I correct in thinking that the component output would give a better picture than S-Video (and RGB if the TViX can output it?).

Is there a way to connect the component outputs to a SCART socket?

Any help and advice would be gratefully received as I'm just trying to find out how to get the best picture quality out of the TViX with the TV I have (a JVC AV-32WFT1EK, 32" CRT Widescreen)

thanks

Matt

So at this point, can the M-5000 stream a DVD from a networked PC Drive? More specifically, my video card's DVI/video overlay is a PITA and I want to stream an ISO from my networked virtual drive instead. This way I can still use my frontend's (Xlobby) touchscreen remote to load my ISO's into the irtual drive. Ideally the M-5000 will play whatever file I have on the drive. I'm not sure if playing a ISO file from a folder is harder on the TVIX than playing a mapped drive. Has anyone tried using a mapped network drive? How is the playback quality?

hjackson

Playing DVD ISO from internal HD works great.
The playback quality is awesome.

Network ISO playing works sometimes, think Tvix will get this working.

I just got my tvix yesterday...

i didnt plan to put a HD inside it, and only use network play

besides not being happy with it only using GUEST account, i hate having that open on my server...

it came with old firmware... can i update it from network?
or only from internal drive?

mitch

I just got my tvix yesterday...

i didnt plan to put a HD inside it, and only use network play

besides not being happy with it only using GUEST account, i hate having that open on my server...

it came with old firmware... can i update it from network?
or only from internal drive?

mitch


fw update http://www.tvix.co.kr/eng/support/M5000Firmware.aspx

i got it upgraded... thanks

does anyone know if this supports avi's greater then 2G?
open dml format?

mitch

i got it upgraded... thanks

does anyone know if this supports avi's greater then 2G?
open dml format?

mitch


Format :.wmv, .avi, .mpg, .vob, .mp4, .asf, .tp, .trp
Codec : MPEG 1 / 2 / 4, DivX, XVID
Resolution Up to 1920 x 1080i

Can play Video that is larger then 2 giga, tried a 20 giga TS file that plays fine.

i got lots of .avis

its playing 90% of them

the other 10% im trying to figure out why

it dont like a 2g + avi, it cant calc file size to begin with

a TS has nothing to do with AVI

avi is a OLD OLD OLD format, and really should have been abandoned, but it was extended (and possbily brings in incompatablity)

meanwhile, anyone get it to play > 2g avis?

mitch

The TViX struggles with the following....

1. Files of any type larger than 2GB over a network share
2. Jerky TS file playback
3. Unable to see a network filesystem over 2TB

Craig

thanks

I got a list of more struggles too...

right now i unplugged it... and put it asside...

back to HTPC for the moment

mitch

Me too.... :D

Then I wait for a few releases of firmware and hope it works slightly better....

Craig

Hello!

I am also tvix 5000u owner, but not very happy with my new purchase.

When I purchasing tvix 5000 - it was featured what it have UNICODE subtitles support. But really it not support russian subtitles (show just some random characters).

I upgraded to lastest 1.3.8 - but nothing changed. Still no unicode support!!!

I posted question about it at tvix "my Q&A" website section - but still no ANY answer for more than 1 week.

May be somebody here know how to uncrypt tvix firmware - to add russian fonts inside?

PS : Also that "network connection" feature - biggest security hole in your windows!!!

Hello new owner of the 5000 model.
I just plugged it into my D-link router and everything works fine, however when i go to the network symbol and it locates my pc it only shows a blank screen (beside the top menu). I cant see any files or folder. Why is this? I have a folder that is shared on my XP system called tvixhd1 as described with both folder and audio files in it.

If you have a solution for this please share :)

I also have a Apple Powerbook running at home but when i try to connect i get error message saying disc cant be found. (And yes i have changed the IP settings :) )
I dont know what the problem is but i got adress 192.168.0.106/username when i add sharing in the system settings. So i created a account with a user called tvixhd1 to see if that helped but nothing :(

So basically im almost finished with the XP support but no files and i have trouble even getting connected to the OSX system.

Answers in Swedish accepted

Just received my TVIX 5000 from Digital Connection. Thanks Kei! I've updated it to V1.3.8 firmware.

DVD - Playback from .iso image on hard drive within TVIX works well. Playback from USB 2.5" drive plugged into TVIX works well. This includes chapter access, etc. Playback from Network (XP PC share) is average. It will play .iso fine, but zipping around the DVD using chapter access from menu's, etc, locked my TVIX.

TS HD - Playback from local HDD and external USB drives works great. Playback from Network (XP PC) was initially OK, but then started to degrade with some streams playing OK, others stuttering or going in slow motion. Copying those problem problem streams to the TVIX HDD or USB allows perfect playback.

MPEG\SVCD (Tivo sourced, etc) plays back perfectly from internet and external HDDs. Network not tested.

XVID - seems to work fine from internal or external drives. Network not tested.

I found that some of my TS files wouldn't report the correct program run-time in TVIX. This made time seeking impossible as TVIX can't work out where to jump to in the stream. MPEG2Repair fixes this issue completely, so if you have a stream that displays this behaviour, just run it through that to fix it.

External USB2 drive connection seems very good on the TVIX. You can't tell any difference in speed from the internal to external drives.

Networking (on XP) at this point should probably be avoided unless you are prepared to deal with random lockups, stuttering, etc. I have no intention of testing Samba shares at this point.

I am very happy with the TVIX as it does what I purchased it for. Plays HD TS material perfectly as well as DVD .iso archives as well.

answer for tvix support is received. Like - wait for next versions.

Latest m-3100u (http://www.engadget.com/2006/05/11/tvix-m-3100u-hdd-recorder-with-hd-out/) appears to be a downmarket in terms of functionality and model number. (Being a 3100, it should have H264 support if it's like the 5000->5100 transition)

Pity, coz aesthetically it's a ripper. DVICO make the coolest looking players.

Oh Dvico! Why?

So close yet so far....

Due to the nature of competition, a product isn't really going to stand out until it has:
-good aesthetics
-pretty UI
-live network streaming
-transferable from network to internal HDD
- .ts support
- .H264 support
-HDMI/DVI out
-coaxial/optical audio
-remote control
-good subtitle support
-some sort of hot-pluggable port ...USB2/Firewire

-if it can function as NAS (internal HDD accessible from PC over RJ45, then a standby mode to preserve the HDD lifespan.

Latest m-3100u (http://www.engadget.com/2006/05/11/tvix-m-3100u-hdd-recorder-with-hd-out/) appears to be a downmarket in terms of functionality and model number. (Being a 3100, it should have H264 support if it's like the 5000->5100 transition)

Pity, coz aesthetically it's a ripper. DVICO make the coolest looking players.

Oh Dvico! Why?

So close yet so far....

Due to the nature of competition, a product isn't really going to stand out until it has:
-good aesthetics
-pretty UI
-live network streaming
-transferable from network to internal HDD
- .ts support
- .H264 support
-HDMI/DVI out
-coaxial/optical audio
-remote control
-good subtitle support
-some sort of hot-pluggable port ...USB2/Firewire

-if it can function as NAS (internal HDD accessible from PC over RJ45, then a standby mode to preserve the HDD lifespan.

Tell me a unit that has this please... And a good FW.

Regards,
/T

Hello new owner of the 5000 model.
I just plugged it into my D-link router and everything works fine, however when i go to the network symbol and it locates my pc it only shows a blank screen (beside the top menu). I cant see any files or folder. Why is this? I have a folder that is shared on my XP system called tvixhd1 as described with both folder and audio files in it.

If you have a solution for this please share :)

I also have a Apple Powerbook running at home but when i try to connect i get error message saying disc cant be found. (And yes i have changed the IP settings :) )
I dont know what the problem is but i got adress 192.168.0.106/username when i add sharing in the system settings. So i created a account with a user called tvixhd1 to see if that helped but nothing :(

So basically im almost finished with the XP support but no files and i have trouble even getting connected to the OSX system.

Answers in Swedish acceptedSorry, I don't write swedish, maybe you'll accept an answer in english too? :D

The TViX cannot (yet?) be set up to access any account besides "guest" with no password. So you need to make sure that the guest account on your Windows XP machine is not disabled.

Sorry, I don't write swedish, maybe you'll accept an answer in english too? :D

The TViX cannot (yet?) be set up to access any account besides "guest" with no password. So you need to make sure that the guest account on your Windows XP machine is not disabled.

Guest account is already activated and double checked 100 times . :/

BTW, doesnt tvix support NFS filesystem? only NTFS..? Will it support NFS in the future do you think?

The tvix supports FAT and NTFS with the internal HD.

It doesn't matter what the filesystem is over the network. You can use any.
Today it can only connect through SAMBA shares. But it will in the future be able to connect to NFS shares.

That's what we all are waiting for since NFS is a lot faster then SAMBA.

TviX HD M-5000U is on sale ($330) at onlybestrated.com_ it is in stock but still on pre-order promotion (until May 30).

They also have 10 days money back.

http://www.tvix.co.kr/KOR/boards/PressRelease.aspx?act=RD&itemid=243

Have anyone tried FW 1.6.1?
There's a big jump from 1.3.8 to 1.6.1!

wow
nfs is working now
streaming of hd ts file,s is no problem
enymore

Are you sure? I find that they stop prematurely and the next file in the list starts, especially if the TS file contains commercial-removal edits done by H2M.

no problems here
have you installed tvix netshare
on your pc

Best performance yet. Don't worry about the Korean extension on the file It works just fine in English. This is the first time I've been able to network connect with my Win2K system. The NFS system and the TVIX Netshare work great. I'm streaming ISOs with full FF and REW. Chapter jumps are smooth. I like being able to delete files from the system after I've already watched them.

The menus are just slightly different but nothing big EXCEPT for the addition of the HDTV Icon. If your thinking that your Fusion USB tuner is going to work plugged into one of the USB ports, it doesn't appear to be happening. I assume that the guts of the tuner were used for their tuner attachment shown previously. I don't mind though. I am assuming they'll have a tuner available soon to attach to the bottom.

This device, with the recent update is turning out to be the class leader.

does it still use the damm GUEST account???


NFS, do i have to do anything special on my media server?
or just share, like im sharing now?

mitch

I don't think so, but I'm not a network expert. I didn't have to set ANY parameters in order to share a folder. Just put a couple .ts, iso, mp3 and wmv files in a C:\tvixhd1 folder and everything plays smoothly. TVIX Netshare did the rest. I would stongly suggest using it to Serve the files as I believe that it is the difference between smooth play and choppy performance.

I'm sure that when they Officially release this new and great step forward, that they will package the firmware, the PDF about setting up Netshare, and the Netshare setup.exe all in a nice zip file with a few notes about the changes and some more info about the tuner option.

Mitch--

The answer is "yes", you have to run the DViCo NFS server for this to work. Otherwise, you'll still be stuck with SMB sharing. But the setup is trivial (as long as your "media server" isn't a NAS box).

moreno40--

I'm talking about HDTV TS file play from the internal HDD. Before that works correctly there's no hope for LAN play. :(

I'm sure that when they Officially release this new and great step forward, that they will package the firmware, the PDF about setting up Netshare, and the Netshare setup.exe all in a nice zip file with a few notes about the changes and some more info about the tuner option.

Can you stream from Macintosh OSX with this new firmware?
And what about support for OSX with this program called NetShare?
I got a PC as well and im dying to try the new improved firmware but im hoping for OSX compability with the streaming part, as well for the filesystem.

From the Tvix Web site:

[1.6.1 central function improvement facts]
0. HDTV [tuner] it will be extensive and it supports.(recording and scheduling?)
1. NFS client functions were activated.
2. From file player mode currently it shows a file/the folder which is selected in VFD.
3. The file/folder delete function was added.
4. The going to bed reservation (Sleep) function was added.
5. JPG file compatibility (which it sees) was improved.??
6. The folder approach (navigation?) speed improved.
7. It changed the basic price of picture quality.improved.
8. It will be able to confirm a hard disk pertinent information. ??

Does anyone know the diff between HD M-5000A and HD M-5000U as seen on their english webpage under products and firmware.

Cheers,
/T

I have just acquired one TViX M-500U with no disk. I am generally very satisfied with it but I would like to know if it is possible to make a safe firmware upgrade either from a USB Disk or NetShare.

Thanks.

I got a Buffalo TeraStation Pro and tested it with M-5000U with firmware 1.3.8.

Tested the network streaming using DVDISO and it's flawless! No choppy playback.

This is really GOOD NEWS for those who intend to use a NAS with it. :)

Of course there's no choppy playback of DVD ISO--that's only 720x480i--the choppiness is only a problem with HDTV TS at over 5x that bitrate.

New FW available !
1.6.3
Anyone who knows what's new?

Hi

Was thinking of getting one of these. Just wanted to check. I can get the none hdd installed version and add an IDE hard drive later can't I? Also how easy is it to do?

Cheers...

its KAKE!

slides right in though little door on bottom

im using mine without HD anyways!

well.. im not actually using it, too many issues!!
but will try with new 1.6.x firmware
and NFS

and give it a new shot

mitch

its KAKE!



well.. im not actually using it, too many issues!!


Care to post what those issues are? Thinking of getting one of these.

i cant think of them all right now...

i havent touched mine in a month :)

i had issues playing ISO files from network share
some avi incompatabilites... dont know what they are exactly
could be mux rate

put it this way my htpc plays everything, the 5000 didnt

ill have to think more about this

and now my media needs are getting past the capabilities of the 5000
i have done some h264 encodes, and really happy with em
so that makes me keep the HTPC vs the 5000


i wanted to compare horizontal pans in movies with the 5000 vs htpc
a htpc on my setup can NEVER do one perfectly, due to pretty much everything
i watch is film based 23.997fps and my tv is locked at 1080i 30hz
and reclock cant help me here, and it has issues of its own...

mitch

THE issue (for me) is that the darned thing won't play commercial-edited HDTV TS files. :(

How are you Editing?

as far as im concerned, the only real good editor for TS is VideoRedo!!

mitch

H2M. It works fine for editing out commercials and playing files on MyHD, FusionHDTV, Media Player Classic, etc. The TVIX needs to have a more robust TS engine before it's ready for prime time.

Hello,

I'm considering purchasing one of these unit, but i need to know, can this unit act as a file server? ie. can i copy files to/from the unit from a remote computer on the same lan network.

if not, how exactly does the lan port work? is there any way of making this device act as a file server? are there any planed firmware updates that will allow the unit to act as a file server?

are there any other media servers out there that can act as a file server, either wirelessly or over a lan?

thanks heaps for your help.

{1} can this unit act as a file server? ie. can i copy files to/from the unit from a remote computer on the same lan network.

{2} if not, how exactly does the lan port work? is there any way of making this device act as a file server?1. Evidently not. It does not present a list of shares to the LAN. Its LAN connection is for reading and playing other LAN media, not serving it up.

2. Files are copied to/from its HDD via USB. It has a separate USB B socket (Look just above the DVI socket) for this connection and its LAN functions are disabled when that port is active.

thanks for that.. does anybody out there know of a usb dongle type device that allows external devices to act as file server? there must be someway of emulating a network share using just a usb port.. im sure of of you guys have thought of a solution..

also, are there any other devices similar to this that has got file serving capabilities?

cheers, thanks again.

Hi!
I'm going to buy a Tvix M-5000U and I will be gratefull if somebody could ask me some questions:
Appart to see DVDs and Dvix films I will use it to see photos. I'd like to use the VGA connector of my projector at 1024x768 (native resolution) and use the DVI connector in the Tvix with a DVI to VGA adaptor. Somebody could tell me if it will work? (in the dvico web FAQ section puts contradictory information: It says that the DVI connector is DVD-D only and on the other hand it is possible to connect a VGA monitor).
How can I select the 1024x768 resolution in the Tvix Setup menu or in the remote?
How many seconds it takes to load a 8 megapixel photo?
It is good the zoom function? How many times enlarge the photo?

Thanks for your help!
Ubcn

Hi Guys,

i think i've come up with a solution, but i want to know if it will work, or if anyone else has tried it..

if i link my tvix unit up to one of these "Network Storage Links", via usb, i should have full access to my tvix hard drive like a file server.. refer to this link for product description:

google: "linksys NSLU2"
(cant post url cause im a new user)

will this work? is there any problems with this solution??

thanks heaps for you help!

Yes, the TViX functions just like any other USB HDD via that USB B port. So it can be attached to any NAS that has the ability to use external USB drives--and it's then only a USB HDD until you detach it again from the USB B port, power cycle it, and hook it back up via its ethernet connection.

so can the unit multi-task, ie. copy data to/from the hdd via the usb b port while playing back music/videos? or can it only act as a usb hdd while connected to a nas devices via the usb 2 port?

also, do you think there will be any major issue regarding speed of copy data to/from the unit if using this usb nas devices?

thanks again!

I just install the korean version firmware 1.6.1. I can confirm that M5000 now can stream DVD ISO using NFS mode from infrant NAS without any jerkiness. FF and RW all work without any problems. Now I am a happy man!!

so {1} can the unit multi-task, ie. copy data to/from the hdd via the usb b port while playing back music/videos? or {2} can it only act as a usb hdd while connected to a nas devices via the usb 2 port?

also, do you think there {3} will be any major issue regarding speed of copy data to/from the unit if using this usb nas devices?

thanks again!1. No.
2. Yes, that's what I said.
3. Depends on the speed of your NAS.

is it mandatory for the usb cable to be unpluged and the device to be power cycled for it to resume as a media player? or can the nas device remain plugged into usb port b while playing music?

thanks.

What part of "no" don't you understand? :D

Yes, it is "mandatory"--the TViX must be disconnected from the USB B port and power cycled (with the current fw, anyway) to get back to LAN operation.

For problem TS streams, please run them through Mpeg2Repair. I had some issues with a few HD recordings, and Mpeg2Repair simply fixed them all.

I'm not talking about "problem TS files"--virtually every H2M-edited TS stalls at an edit point with TViX. I know exactly what the "defect" in the file is, a discontinuity in the PCR timestamps, and TViX needs to handle such events, just as do other TS players, because they can happen in any file. DViCo's own FusionHDTV does an excellent job in handling these and I expect that they'll fix the TViX eventually to do so too.

hi, some sites say that the unit is a hdtv tuner. what exactally does this mean? is the unit a digital receiver ie. DVB-T Compliant? can it receive the digital tv signals in australia?

thanks guys.

further to my last post, from the product description on the official website:

"You can play HDTV without a digital TV set-top box and use the play, pause and recording
functions. (An optional HD Tuner box will be provided with the TViX HD in the future)"

is the optional hd tuner box seperate or inbuilt? do i buy i seperatly?

thanx

ok, i think i've sorted my question out.. i presume i need one of these:

http://www.engadget.com/2006/03/30/tvix-releases-hd-tuner-for-m-5000u-media-streamer/

were do i get one from (website or model name will do), and how much are they?

were do i get one from (website or model name will do), and how much are they?

Fudicator,

Might have to have a little bit of patience re: the HD tuner add on.
From following the bits and pieces on the TVIX Korean website, it only
seems to have gone to the Korean market at the start of June.
It's now added to the Korean website.
The latest firmwares 1.6.1 + have added in some support for the tuner.

You're from Australia like myself, and Lakopacific are distributing the 5000u
here. They have only received supply of the 5000u last week ( 12 units), with only one unit being sent to a Perth retailer. Lako are quite approachable should you have any queries. I haven't enquired about the tuner add-on as yet, but have phoned them a couple of times re: availablility of main unit..
Saving grace is that it is manufactured out of Korea which is where most of Australia's decent STB's seem to be manufactured.

PS: Firmware now also up to 1.6.3

Waingro

i havn't actually got a unit, but can you tell me, will the unit be able to simultaniously record from the tv and playback its recording at the same time? is the current firmware capable of doing so? also, do we have an eta on when they will arrive in australia, and how much they will cost?

thanks mate... ps. go aussie! (world cup)

I'm debating this unit vs the Pixelmagics Mediabox.
Few questions
1) Will the Tvix see multiple PC's, with mutiple shared HD's?

2) Does the unit play IFO's (have quite the collection) or does all need to be ISO's?

3) Anything else that might make me pick this one over the mediabox want to pull the trigger soon!

Thanks in advance!

my 2cents

I have yet to see a SigmaDesigned based media player work right
basicly its Firmware HELL... lots of bugs, and firmware every other week, if the company is good...

so far tivx has been ok with firmware

i dont use mine right now, cause it basicly failed alot of tests i put it though...
i need to retest with 1.6.3.

my tests are with 1.3.8

what kind of tests, just various things i need it to be able to do
since i want to to replace my HTPCC
which its prob not gonna be able to do...

ill post more, when i set it back up with new fw, and do my run though of files

mitch

I'm debating this unit vs the Pixelmagics Mediabox.
Few questions
1) Will the Tvix see multiple PC's, with mutiple shared HD's?

2) Does the unit play IFO's (have quite the collection) or does all need to be ISO's?

3) Anything else that might make me pick this one over the mediabox want to pull the trigger soon!

Thanks in advance!

To answer your questions:

1. No. Tvix only allows one server. You have to specify either IP address in NFS mode or Samba mode. But I think this maybe easy fix in future firmware to allow more than 1 server.

2. Yes. With NFS mode in 1.6.1, it can play IFO and ISO smoothly unlike mediabox

also, do we have an eta on when they will arrive in australia, and how much they will cost?

Fudicator,

They are available in Australia now from importer Lakopacific. They have about a dozen units I believe so far. Call them and they will put you in touch with a supplier. Retail price according to their web site (see press releases) is $ 599 so we should be able to nab one for around $ 550. A hard drive is gonna set you back $ 120 for say 200gig.

Also, could somebody who runs one of these with a front projector, either component or DVI, comment on how the 5000u's picture looks when running an ISO from the hard drive. Say at 720p . Interested to know if the picture looks good or really shite ! I've got an Epson TW600 LCD.

Thanks
Waingro

sorry, what i meant is when will the m5000 hdtv tuners arive in australia.. i've already found a m5000 unit.. and can you record and watch tv @ the same time?

also, does anybody know if the main unit can play m3u playlists (which contain mp3 files from the same location) which are stored on a remote pc over the lan?

thanks guys..

To answer your questions:

1. No. Tvix only allows one server. You have to specify either IP address in NFS mode or Samba mode. But I think this maybe easy fix in future firmware to allow more than 1 server.

2. Yes. With NFS mode in 1.6.1, it can play IFO and ISO smoothly unlike mediabox


Reply to #1 but if I have 1 pc (server) with 6-12 shared HD's the Tivx can see all the drives?

I'd like to use the VGA connector of my projector at 1024x768 (native resolution) and use the DVI connector in the Tvix with a DVI to VGA adaptor. Somebody could tell me if it will work?


Yes I have successfully connected my M5000u to an LCD monitor with a DVI-VGA cable.
The monitor is 1024X768. I selected 720p on the TViX and works fine.


How many seconds it takes to load a 8 megapixel photo?


Let's say 3-4 secs for a 6megapixel photo.
Notice that it appear as not being able to handle portrait photos at 6mp (probably due to the 3000+ lines horzontal res which may be too much for the internal memory).

Didn't tried latest firmware, so this may be solved now.


It is good the zoom function? How many times enlarge the photo?


As far as I remeber, zoom don't work for jpg.

I to am interested to know if there is a way to share more than one HD at the same time?

Anybody found a workaround or something.

I to am interested to know if there is a way to share more than one HD at the same time?

Anybody found a workaround or something.

Yes there is a workaround in XP.
You can mount your hard drives in empty folders.

Example: Create the folder that you want to share for Tvix (tvixhd1)

In that folder you create a couple of empty folders (Hd1, Hd2, Hd3 etc.)

Open Control Panel/Administrative tools/computer management

Open Disc Management, and select one of the discs that you want to mount.
(don’t worry, a disc can be mounted on several places at the same time)
Right click on the drive and choose “Change Drive Letter and Paths”
Choose “add”, and browse to find your empty folder.

Repeat for all your drives.

You can only do this on NTFS folders; don’t think it works on FAT32.

I did this on my computer, I created a folder to share, and in that one I mounted my network drives.

Thank's Sirpoff , must try that tonight!!

One more question , the Korean firmware does it support English in the setup menu?
Haven't been able to find it in the menus.

This procedure works fine on Win2K also.

From the TVIX Q&A:
How to change the Factory Setup for different language (http://www.tvix.co.kr/eng/faq/Default.aspx?act=RD&id=124&pg=0&CATID=3&SCATID=2)

I have updated to 1.6.3 and in my case my previous settings of NTSC English were kept.

Ditto here. The KR in the file name was to signify that the release was INTENDED for the KR market. They have not released anything beyond the 1.38 for the US market. This is very disappointing as it shows a complete lack of respect for us early adopters and does not bode well for future support. They have already released the HD tuner in their own market and that's where their efforts are going.

Anyone have a link to 1.6.3?

Willing to give the TiVX another go as I really like the interface....

Cheers

Craig

You can get the 1.6.3 Firmware from the TVIX site in Korea. (http://www.tvix.co.kr/KOR/Support/firmware5000.aspx?ct=M5000UFirmware)

The Netshare software for the PC doesn't look like its been published much yet. But you can get it here. (ftp://ftp.dvico.com/Products/TViX/)

There seems to be a manual for Netshare as well in PDF format. (ftp://ftp.dvico.com/Manual/TViX/TViX NetShare_eng.pdf)

If you can read Korean you can look at the PDF manual for the add on HD tuner as well. (ftp://ftp.dvico.com/Manual/TViX/Tuner/TViX HD Tuner_1.0.8.pdf)

I just got my tvix and I love it! hidef files look amazing! I was pleased it came with 2 power cords, makes hooking and unhooking so much quicker.

I only have one complaint: If I use a dvi cable longer than 6 feet I get the green shimmer! But only in 720p or 1080i, none of the other settings show the shimmer!? Btw its hooked to a sanyo plv-z2 on my ceiling, thats why I need the 12 or 15 foot cable. I even tried a 12 foot hdmi with dvi convertors(I read in the forums hdmi can run longer without data loss) NO luck, WORSE in fact! Do I need a booster? Any help would be great.

P.S. I also can't get it to read mkv files regardless of format...anyone else?

Thanks!

hi

I had that problem when i used a single DVI cabel.
Replace it with a DUAL DVI, worked for me.
Im using a 7 meter cable.




// Maxpop


I just got my tvix and I love it! hidef files look amazing! I was pleased it came with 2 power cords, makes hooking and unhooking so much quicker.

I only have one complaint: If I use a dvi cable longer than 6 feet I get the green shimmer! But only in 720p or 1080i, none of the other settings show the shimmer!? Btw its hooked to a sanyo plv-z2 on my ceiling, thats why I need the 12 or 15 foot cable. I even tried a 12 foot hdmi with dvi convertors(I read in the forums hdmi can run longer without data loss) NO luck, WORSE in fact! Do I need a booster? Any help would be great.

P.S. I also can't get it to read mkv files regardless of format...anyone else?

Thanks!

I'm having some problems with the sync (I think) between PAL and NTSC from my TViX.

I have a brand new Sony 50" HDready backproj TV intended for the European market (i.e PAL or SECAM). It handles naturally NTSC aswell.

I connected my TViX through a DIV to HDMI adaptor and a HDMI-HDMI cable to the TV. I've set the resolution on the TViX to 720p/60 and selected PAL.
Now the screen starts roll upwards! I changed to 720p/50 (50 means 50Hz I presume, which would compensate for the sync problem between diff in power frequency) on the TViX but no change. However, if I change from PAL to NTSC the rolling stops and everything seems OK.
It should work with PAL, right?

Anybody else experiencing this?

BTW. I'm using FW 1.6.3

Thanks

Thanks Maxpop! I had no idea there were 2 types!
I'll try it today...I have found a cheap one, $30 for a 15ft, is that too cheap? Will it matter as long as it is dual?

Would anyone here buy the Tvix again over the Mediabox? I'm on the fence tryin to figure out which one to get. I have about 6-8 250gb hds full of DVD's and hd files want to play them wife friendly to the theater room.
Thanks in advance.

I'm on the fence as well. I did notice in the pixelmagic forums that some people are experiencing stuttering when accessing their ISOs over the network. Tvix just released net share which seems to help with streaming of ISOs over the network though I haven't heard any reports on this.

Then there's the issue that the PixelMagic box will do 1080p while Tvix is 1080i.

I can't figure out which one to get or if I should look into the Zensonic.

I can assure you if its sigma designed based product (it is)
I will be what i call "firmware nightmare"
every other week a new firmware
cause it will be full of little bugs and issues...
i have never seen a media player work the way it should out of the box


i gave up the tivx5000, but now that 1.6.3 is out, i will test again... i too lazy to even set it up :)

mitch

Mitch -

did you put 1.6.3 on yet?
What are your impressions?

no...

ok, let me do it now... and set up and see, ill connect it to my pc and get it going

ive been watching sports latey, no time for videos!!

mitch

Thanks, Mitch. Have you tried downloading the net share program? did you previously have any issues streaming ISOs?

yes, im now running netshare!

ok 1st impressions, mucho improvmento

i got some testing to do, like streaming isos
i did a quick HD avi test, streamed works fine

i will do iso, and HD .TS tests

damm, i wish it did .mkv!!!

also, im really not happy with the aprox 8second delay after selecting a file before playback!!! annoying!!

mitch

mitch -

do you have any other streaming devices? i'm trying to decide between tvix, pixel magic and the new zensonic and possibly the new kiss 600 [though can't find it anywhere in the states]

thanks for your input

only my HTPC, which works!

if its sigma designes based. it will be buggy, i think thier sdk is buggy to begin with
prob all be a issue

i got some H264 stuff now, so that kind of kills the tivx5000

but it 1.6.3 is a big improvement, prob due to netshare

mitch