Tomacro limHD200i HD media player with H.264 [Text View] - Page 4

oldpainless68

07-07-07, 02:26 AM

I ordered my unit from GenDVD on Wednesday and it shipped yesterday. She was great with my few questions.

2007-07-05 17:38:00 City of Yantai Posting
　 2007-07-05 19:28:13 City of Yantai Arrival at Sorting Center
　 2007-07-05 21:59:05 City of Yantai Despatch from Sorting Center :)

So it's on the way. I have no idea how long it takes to get here.

I tried to download the latest FW from the lim website, but get a page error, so have to look figure that out. Anyone else with this problem?

The HTPC I built is for sale on ebay. It featured a Silverstone 7" LCD integrated touchscreen display which made it nicer in the HT area. I have a TVIX M4000 to keep me going for the mean time.

I plan to run the heck out of the limHD200i device with my PJ. Alot of fun.

Kevin, any idea how long the EMS shipping takes?

cheers,

If its coming to the UK?..if so about 5-8 days.

Kevin

oldpainless68

07-07-07, 04:13 AM

I'm still waiting for a response from GenDVD - I asked some questions. Tried to many media players (and other equipment) only to be burned by promises that never delivered. This product sounds promisng thus far, but before I take the plunge, I want some kind of guarantee. That, or very thorough reviews that involve streaming from NAS boxes, HD, DVD, etc.

Dont have a NAS, but is there a difference between that and an external 1 T drive connect via USB?

K

oldpainless68

07-07-07, 04:16 AM

-> No longer looking for Hi-Vision LDs <-

I still have soft spot for LD's. Ah the days of the Pioneer 925...with a demodulator of course...

K

madshi

07-07-07, 06:09 AM

Dont have a NAS, but is there a difference between that and an external 1 T drive connect via USB?
Yes, a NAS is usually connected via Ethernet. It's a totally different connection type. So it's very important to test if it works just as fine. Some other media player boxes have problems achieving fluid playback over Ethernet.

oldpainless68

07-07-07, 06:52 AM

Yes, a NAS is usually connected via Ethernet. It's a totally different connection type. So it's very important to test if it works just as fine. Some other media player boxes have problems achieving fluid playback over Ethernet.

Ok, thanks. Didn't know that.

K

Zajja

07-07-07, 07:58 AM

oldpainless68

07-07-07, 08:06 AM

Hello everyone.

Just finished reading/skimming through the past 26 pages :)

I have a 40" samsung LCD TV supporting 720p resolution.

So if I get this right, the limHD200i should cover all my needs, as long as I'm willing to convert .mkv files to .avi using oldpainless' method?

Well, if those needs are DiVX(+HD), TS (mpeg2HD, AVCHD, H.264HD etc), Mpeg etc etc etc....MKV>AVI if you have 720p MKV's that you want to play.

K

Zajja

07-07-07, 09:08 AM

when using an external HDD through the USB interface, is it the HDD read performance which is the limiting factor, or is it the internal components? That is, is it worth spending money on a high performance external drive compared to a "cheap" one? Or won't there be a difference?

oldpainless68

07-07-07, 09:14 AM

Your bootleneck is USB....but that's not an issue for HD playback. I've not had any performance issue via the USB interface.

K

Jet-X

07-07-07, 11:44 AM

Dont have a NAS, but is there a difference between that and an external 1 T drive connect via USB?

K

When you have nearly 7TB of content, yes - and if you want to have one central location for your content to stream to different rooms, yes. Having 7TB of USB storage in the multiple areas I'd watch isn't cost effective.

A NAS is a must-have, and streaming from it is a necessity.

oldpainless68

07-07-07, 11:51 AM

When you have nearly 7TB of content, yes - and if you want to have one central location for your content to stream to different rooms, yes. Having 7TB of USB storage in the multiple areas I'd watch isn't cost effective.

A NAS is a must-have, and streaming from it is a necessity.

Just a question - what's the benefit of say a 7TB NAS, over 7 1TB USB drives under the USB host? (the reason for the question is that I don't have a NAS to test)

This is not one of my fortes, but I assume a NAS is just a box with a load of hard drives in that all connect to a central point inside the shell, and then has an ethernet connection? If that's the case, I assume, using the same shell, you could put a load of HD's each in a USB caddy (say a sata/ide usb caddy), use a usb splitter, and connect via the usb input of a media player?....or, as I sometimes do, have I missed the entire point of a NAS?

K

jaht

07-07-07, 01:16 PM

is it possible to watch ripped dvd's (IFO & VOB) from a NAS with subtitles?

Thanks

JAH

Jet-X

07-07-07, 01:46 PM

Just a question - what's the benefit of say a 7TB NAS, over 7 1TB USB drives under the USB host? (the reason for the question is that I don't have a NAS to test)

Go to www.infrant.com and look at the ReadyNAS NV - it'll explain everything.

Essentially a NAS removes having a PC in the mix, and allows it to be centrally located (i.e. not having to be in same room as a streamer). On top of that, you can't connect USB over long distances (nor does it make sense). Re-read my initial post above: having multiple Tomacro devices (theater, bedroom 1, bedroom 2), all pulling content from ONE location. It costs less to have, say, 4TB worth of data on a NAS device then it would be to have (using my example) 12TB (4TB x 3 USB devices) in each room. On top of that, as you add content, you'd have to do it three times.

And dragging a tall USB structure from room to room to watch content? We won't go there.

Jet-X

07-07-07, 01:47 PM

is it possible to watch ripped dvd's (IFO & VOB) from a NAS with subtitles?

Thanks

JAH

Should be no reason why - it's in the datastream. It's up to the capabilities of each box (Tvix, Tomacro) to make these work. I don't have a need, thus never tested it.

Zajja

07-07-07, 02:03 PM

has dvd iso been added to the FW yet, or are they still working on that? Then again, having to convert the iso files to vob files etc isn't that much worse than copying all the files I guess.

Zajja

07-07-07, 02:18 PM

20+ minutes is a crazy long time for the unit to be vulnerable. Even if they are using the slower NOR flash instead of NAND, it seems at least 5x slower than it should be.

I agree, that part sounds kinda bad. Even if you can fix the problem (if one was to occur), it sounds kinda messy having to go through all the hassle fixing it.

oldpainless68

07-07-07, 02:40 PM

centrally located (i.e. not having to be in same room as a streamer)

Yes....as I wrote it...I started to see what you meant.....ok....I'll look into the whole NAS thing....

Jackie - Your view?

K

oldpainless68

07-07-07, 02:49 PM

has dvd iso been added to the FW yet, or are they still working on that? Then again, having to convert the iso files to vob files etc isn't that much worse than copying all the files I guess.

waiting to test on the next beta....but to be honest, DVD ISO has not even been on my radar....but I'll look into it.

K

oldpainless68

07-07-07, 02:51 PM

Jackie....there has also been some very useful comments on how/method you update the firmware...I would suggest there are passed onto Tomacro.

K

phew

07-07-07, 04:19 PM

I managed to watch 95% of a (.mkv>.avi) movie over a wired network using a Samba share yesterday, without any network speed problems. The final 5% I watched from the local HDD when it just stopped playing over the network.

Looking at another (.mkv>.avi) file, it plays -every time- for just under 10 mins over the network, and then just drops me back to the LimHD menu, it plays through that point when playing from the HDD though.

Guess it's to do with the encoding somehow?

gendvd

07-08-07, 02:58 AM

I ordered my unit from GenDVD on Wednesday and it shipped yesterday. She was great with my few questions.

2007-07-05 17:38:00 City of Yantai Posting
　 2007-07-05 19:28:13 City of Yantai Arrival at Sorting Center
　 2007-07-05 21:59:05 City of Yantai Despatch from Sorting Center :)

So it's on the way. I have no idea how long it takes to get here.

I tried to download the latest FW from the lim website, but get a page error, so have to look figure that out. Anyone else with this problem?

The HTPC I built is for sale on ebay. It featured a Silverstone 7" LCD integrated touchscreen display which made it nicer in the HT area. I have a TVIX M4000 to keep me going for the mean time.

I plan to run the heck out of the limHD200i device with my PJ. Alot of fun.

Kevin, any idea how long the EMS shipping takes?

cheers,

Hello, your player is still on the way, follows is TNT tracking details
07 Jul 2007 14:49 Los Angeles Consignment Received At Transit Point
07 Jul 2007 14:45 Los Angeles Import Received
07 Jul 2007 03:12 Shipped From Originating Depot
07 Jul 2007 01:22 Consignment Received At Transit Point

Maybe you will get it tomorrow.

Regards
Jackie

oldpainless68

07-08-07, 05:23 AM

I'm tweaking my MKV to TS method...

I'm uploading a 1080p file, can someone test this on a LimHD

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=869795&page=3

Cheers

K

oldpainless68

07-08-07, 05:55 AM

Ok...1080p MKV to TS with latest tweak....can someone test on a LimHD..ta

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=N61JVG5R

K

oldpainless68

07-08-07, 05:57 AM

File plays fine in PowerDVD with no sync issues....

K

oldpainless68

07-08-07, 07:36 AM

720p MKV to ts...latest test method...

http://rapidshare.com/files/41704714/the.nutty.professor.1996.dvd5.hddvd.x264.sample-hv.ts.html

K

oldpainless68

07-08-07, 07:39 AM

Will do more tests when I'm back at home...

K

phew

07-08-07, 08:13 AM

Over the Samba network the LimHD only reads the file-size as a 32 bit value causing it problems with run-length (i.e. stopping when it thinks it's ran out of file!).

Decimal size LimHD over Samba connection LimHD HDD
Movie1: 4,623,976,448 313.8 MB
Movie2: 4,693,753,286 380.3 MB 4.4 GB
Movie3: 8,542,295,149 -46522.9..
Movie4: 7,071,084,970 (nothing shown) 6.6 GB

To take Movie2 as an example:

4,693,753,286 equals 0x117C4FDC6 (in hexadecimal)
If you read only the lower 8 bytes(32 bit) (0x17C4FDC6) and convert to decimal (MB) you get
0x17C4FDC6 = 398785990. 398785990 divide by 1048576 = 380.3119564056396484375...so, the unit sees 380.3 MB as the size.

This movie only plays for ~10 minutes over the network but plays fine from the HDD, the LimHD GUI shows the correct value when looking at the same file on the HDD.

So I guess we need the velue to be read as a 64 bit value just as it appears to be when reading the HDD.

@Jackie: Would you let me know when this has been fixed?

oldpainless68

07-08-07, 08:24 AM

Over the Samba network the LimHD only reads the file-size as a 32 bit value causing it problems with run-length (i.e. stopping when it thinks it's ran out of file!).

Decimal size LimHD over Samba connection LimHD HDD
Movie1: 4,623,976,448 313.8 MB
Movie2: 4,693,753,286 380.3 MB 4.4 GB
Movie3: 8,542,295,149 -46522.9..
Movie4: 7,071,084,970 (nothing shown) 6.6 GB

To take Movie2 as an example:

4,693,753,286 equals 0x117C4FDC6 (in hexadecimal)
If you read only the lower 8 bytes(32 bit) (0x17C4FDC6) and convert to decimal (MB) you get
0x17C4FDC6 = 398785990. 398785990 divide by 1048576 = 380.3119564056396484375...so, the unit sees 380.3 MB as the size.

This movie only plays for ~10 minutes over the network but plays fine from the HDD, the LimHD GUI shows the correct value when looking at the same file on the HDD.

So I guess we need the velue to be read as a 64 bit value just as it appears to be when reading the HDD.

M8...I'm not at home at the moment...can you test on the LimHD the two test files I've posted above please...cheers

K

phew

07-08-07, 08:41 AM

The 720p file plays for ~5secs then pauses for ~12secs before going through the same 5/12 play/pause repeatedly.

Edit: The sound stays in sync although even after the pauses

oldpainless68

07-08-07, 08:42 AM

The 720p file plays for ~5secs then pauses for ~12secs before going through the same 5/12 play/pause repeatedly.

Ok thanks...which firmware? and have you tried the 1080p?

K

oldpainless68

07-08-07, 08:56 AM

Ok...REALLY that last test file for today, different final remux method...I need to chill...few beers, sundays lunch etc...

Unloading now....will be a few mins...

K

oldpainless68

07-08-07, 09:27 AM

phew

07-08-07, 10:38 AM

This one plays fine.

FW 070704

oldpainless68

07-08-07, 10:49 AM

This one plays fine.

FW 070704

In that case...I'm done....I'll post the new method tomrrow...

:D

K

oldpainless68

07-08-07, 10:51 AM

This one plays fine.

FW 070704

Is the file is sync?

K

jaht

07-08-07, 10:55 AM

Should be no reason why - it's in the datastream. It's up to the capabilities of each box (Tvix, Tomacro) to make these work. I don't have a need, thus never tested it.

Well I have a Zensonic Z500 and it doesnt play subtitles on IFO or VOB's, That's why I wanted to know if it plays fine with subtitles on the limHD200i

conker2007

07-08-07, 11:26 AM

Ok....here we are...same process, but different final remux (if it works, I'll explain later)

720p MKV to 720p TS....

http://rapidshare.com/files/41723681/the.nutty.professorfinalremuxxmuxer.ts.html

Let me know how you get on...

K

'the[1].nutty.professorfinalremuxxmuxer.ts' test result:

Flawless playback!!!

limHD200i (FW070707)

SeeMoreDigital

07-08-07, 11:32 AM

Well I have a Zensonic Z500 and it doesnt play subtitles on IFO or VOB's, That's why I wanted to know if it plays fine with subtitles on the limHD200iI can't say I have any problems with subtitles when selecting IFO files from a compliant VOB title set ;)

oldpainless68

07-08-07, 12:12 PM

'the[1].nutty.professorfinalremuxxmuxer.ts' test result:

Flawless playback!!!

limHD200i (FW070707)

well...in that case....it's been cracked (or at least I hope so)...I'll post the new method in the morning (UK time).....

K

UPDATE: I'm doing more tests on the new method, just to make I'm 100% sure this time....when I'm 100% happy it will works for both 1080p and 720p MKV to TS, then, I'll post a guide.....If I'm not 100% happy, I'll continue to work on this until either, I've cracked it, or TSmuxer is out with MKV support.

phew

07-08-07, 03:21 PM

@conker2007

Did you notice that with 070707 the use of speaker out to 2 channels for sound no longer works prperly?
It seems to play only two of the 5.1 channels rather than downmixing them to 2

Wizziwig

07-08-07, 05:13 PM

Over the Samba network the LimHD only reads the file-size as a 32 bit value causing it problems with run-length (i.e. stopping when it thinks it's ran out of file!).

Does the LimHD support NFS network shares? Maybe that supports 64-bit file access. Besides the file size problem, how is the quality of network playback compared to local hard drive? What's the maximum bitrate is can handle?

phew

07-08-07, 05:43 PM

dp70

07-08-07, 07:41 PM

According to this page (http://www.suse.de/~aj/linux_lfs.html), the 4 GB limit is inherent to the basic SMB protocol (but it can be overcome through an extension). This page (http://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/howto-access-files-greater-than-2gb-samba/) says to try adding the lfs mount option when the limHD mounts the SMB filesystem (something the limHD firmware would need to do, of course, and with LFS support included in the Linux kernel etc.). Another interesting tidbit on the first page is that NFSv2 has a 2GB filesize limit while NFSv3's limit is 8EB. So if anyone experiments with feeding the limHD over NFS, be sure to use v3.

oldpainless68

07-09-07, 02:27 AM

@Wizziwig

>What's the maximum bitrate is can handle?
Not sure how I’d measure for that, if you give me some info. I’ll test for it.

Just try a high bitrate AVC file over smb

K

Meenenator

07-09-07, 05:43 AM

I still have soft spot for LD's. Ah the days of the Pioneer 925...with a demodulator of course...

K
I still play a LD now and then just to see how much have changed the last few years. And its so fun to show my friends these 12" silver platters ;)

M.

Meenenator

07-09-07, 05:50 AM

This is not one of my fortes, but I assume a NAS is just a box with a load of hard drives in that all connect to a central point inside the shell, and then has an ethernet connection? If that's the case, I assume, using the same shell, you could put a load of HD's each in a USB caddy (say a sata/ide usb caddy), use a usb splitter, and connect via the usb input of a media player?....or, as I sometimes do, have I missed the entire point of a NAS?

K
There is also a simpler way of switching HDD:
http://www.raidsonic.de/en/pages/search/search_list.php?we_objectID=4828&pid=0

Ordered one of these (as well as an internal one). Love the idea of not having a caddie. This will go well in my setup which already consist of a NAS, and various external drives (USB, FW, and now eSATA as well).
This one have USB also so it could be a nice addendum to the Lim200 or a tvix. NO fan either ;)

oldpainless68

07-09-07, 06:44 AM

I still play a LD now and then just to see how much have changed the last few years. And its so fun to show my friends these 12" silver platters ;)

M.

I got rid of my 925 and LD collection a few years ago. What's it like watching it now after watching HD?

K

Tux

07-09-07, 08:31 AM

The following link has been posted here before ... did anyone test it ?

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=270aef06-4ca5-4e0c-a116-f7fa721bd6be&displaylang=en

Cheers

oldpainless68

07-09-07, 09:11 AM

MKV2TS...version .84 is out, it seems to work with 720p and 1080p MKV with AC3...grab it before the version changes:

http://ambamo.free.fr/temp/mp4/MKV2TS.rar

Now, if someone could just ask (in French) if there is a way to leave the DTS track and mux that in.......???!!!

K

UPDATE: The progam will tranzcode DTS into AC3, but the aften and Tranzocode versions that are included are buggy. So do a search for the latest versions, delete the ones in the MKV2TS folder and replace with the new ones...It works.

gendvd

07-09-07, 10:15 AM

Friendship Tip :

Please refrain from downloading the firmware upgrade arbitrarily from some non-official tomacro Chinese website because many of them are not the real official version, but testing version,such as 0702, 0704 version. so please do not use these versions to update,for the use of test versions of the escalation is likely to cause damage to the machine. At present, the latest official version is 0707. You can go to our website http://www.gendvd.com/service.asp#software. or http://www.tomacro.com/ .
During the process you must escalate according to the following steps to upgrade.
Specific ways :
1. Put update folder on the hard drive built-in IDE first partition

2. implement SETUP \ BOOT; After TV screen turning black, turn off the machine and reset it after 5 seconds
http://www.hdav.com.cn/images/update1.jpg

3. implement SETUP \ application; about 25 minutes later the TV screen turns black,turn off the machine, 5 seconds after boot again;
http://www.hdav.com.cn/images/update2.jpg
http://www.hdav.com.cn/images/update3.jpg

4.implement SETUP \ application BAK .
http://www.hdav.com.cn/images/update4.jpg
now,all upgrade is completed ; in the subsequent process of escalation , if you fail to escalate due to power outages and other unexpected factors ,you need to press the OK button until all VFD lights are bright, then OK button can be loosened;

oldpainless68

07-09-07, 10:17 AM

oldpainless68

07-09-07, 10:43 AM

Friendship Tip :

Please refrain from downloading the firmware upgrade arbitrarily from some non-official tomacro Chinese website because many of them are not the real official version, but testing version,such as 0702, 0704 version. so please do not use these versions to update,for the use of test versions of the escalation is likely to cause damage to the machine. At present, the latest official version is 0707. You can go to our website http://www.gendvd.com/service.asp#software. or http://www.tomacro.com/ .
During the process you must escalate according to the following steps to upgrade.
Specific ways :
1. Put update folder on the hard drive built-in IDE first partition
http://www.hdav.com.cn/images/update1.jpg
2. implement SETUP \ BOOT; After TV screen turning black, turn off the machine and reset it after 5 seconds
http://www.hdav.com.cn/images/update2.jpg
3. implement SETUP \ application; about 25 minutes later the TV screen turns black,turn off the machine, 5 seconds after boot again;
http://www.hdav.com.cn/images/update3.jpg
http://www.hdav.com.cn/images/update4.jpg
4.implement SETUP \ application BAK .
http://www.hdav.com.cn/images/update5.jpg
now,all upgrade is completed ; in the subsequent process of escalation , if you fail to escalate due to power outages and other unexpected factors ,you need to press the OK button until all VFD lights are bright, then OK button can be loosened;

Jackie, thanks for the update.

K

gendvd

07-09-07, 11:18 AM

0707 FW has resolved follow problems:

1 AC3 5.1 digital output;

2 Add Chinese language;

3 Subtitles background color;

4 Support VC1 AVI container.

5 Solve death of picture playing;

6 Hitachi 320G hard disk recognition. (Need to upgrade boot)

7 AC3 5.1 DTS switching output;

8 Chinese menu changes;

9 Further optimize coding ability;

10 After upgrading 0707 version FW, the upgrading sequence , U disk priority > "IDE HDD's priority

oldpainless68

07-09-07, 11:44 AM

Jackie

As usual, I'll run 0707 thro it's paces and report back.

Depending on the outcome of my tests, we just might be at the stage to start compling a "nice to have" set of features...

K

oldpainless68

07-09-07, 12:13 PM

Ok....I've done the bit for you lot.....

Here's v.84 of MKV2TS, with the correct and working versions of Aften and Tranzcode....

http://rapidshare.com/files/41920996/MKV2TS_v.84_with_correct_aften_and_tranzcode.rar.html

K

Can others run some tests on their LimHD's please. Try both 720p and 1080p MKV's.

When you report back, be sure to say which firmware version you are using.

Cheers

K

oldpainless68

07-09-07, 12:36 PM

mmm...no feedback means one of three things:

1 - It's just not working for you

2 - Your having so much fun, that you can't tear yourself away from your media players

3 - You have a life....lol

K

phew

07-09-07, 01:11 PM

Just tried v.84 of MKV2TS on a 720p .mkv file and there are sync issues with the .ts (using 070707).

For me the .mkv->.avi method you posted earlier has been the most successful -and quickest-.

madshi

07-09-07, 01:13 PM

mmm...no feedback means one of three things:

1 - It's just not working for you

2 - Your having so much fun, that you can't tear yourself away from your media players

3 - You have a life....lol
For me it's 4:

I'm waiting for MKV support and some more network tests before buying a LimHD... :D

oldpainless68

07-09-07, 01:16 PM

For me it's 4:

I'm waiting for MKV support and some more network tests before buying a LimHD... :D

You would.. :p

K

oldpainless68

07-09-07, 01:18 PM

Anyhows...time to go relax....back in the morning (UK time)

K

pteittinen

07-09-07, 03:06 PM

For me it's 4:

I'm waiting for MKV support and some more network tests before buying a LimHD... :D
5 here: still no reply from Tomacro to my e-mail.

oldpainless68

07-09-07, 03:36 PM

5 here: still no reply from Tomacro to my e-mail.

On my way upstairs...could not help mysellf taking a look.....I did ask Jackie to look into this...PM GenDVD with your email addy...I'm sure she will look into it for you.

K

oldpainless68

07-09-07, 03:39 PM

Just tried v.84 of MKV2TS on a 720p .mkv file and there are sync issues with the .ts (using 070707).

For me the .mkv->.avi method you posted earlier has been the most successful -and quickest-.

Ok, thanks...have you tried just the one file?...are you sure it was 720p?...if you are saying yes to both of these....mmm....I'll look into 070707 then, cus the Tvix crown seem to be Ok...

K

pteittinen

07-09-07, 04:06 PM

On my way upstairs...could not help mysellf taking a look.....I did ask Jackie to look into this...PM GenDVD with your email addy...I'm sure she will look into it for you.
Not interested in dealing with a retailer, in this case.

Wizziwig

07-09-07, 04:19 PM

@Wizziwig

>Does the LimHD support NFS network shares?
Yes it supports both NFS & SMB, I only have a Samba share on my LSPro though.

>Maybe that supports 64-bit file access.
I think the problem will be with the FW requiring a declared 64 bit integer in the code somewhere.

>Besides the file size problem, how is the quality of network playback compared to local hard drive?
There is no perceived difference between HDD/Network that I notice.

>What's the maximum bitrate is can handle?
Not sure how I’d measure for that, if you give me some info. I’ll test for it.

I posted links to some high bitrate files a few pages back (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=10966269&&#post10966269). One of the samples is MPEG2 at 48 Mbps. If it can handle that, then the network should be fast enough for anything you will find in the real world. I also included a link to the VC1 version which is 10-25 Mbps. If you could please test those from HD and Network, that would be great. Thanks.

HRTraveler

07-09-07, 05:22 PM

FYI only.

I left a message regarding pricing on Tomacro's website last Thursday.

I still have not received a response.

I'm glad to see their tech people are responsive. But, I don't know how they are going to sell product without responding to customer sales requests.

LianLi

07-09-07, 05:42 PM

Abbas

07-09-07, 06:31 PM

I just ordered one of these bad boys from GenDVD. I really looking forward to playing with it!

phew

07-09-07, 06:59 PM

LianLi

07-09-07, 07:00 PM

I just ordered one of these bad boys from GenDVD. I really looking forward to playing with it!

Yay. Welcome to the club. xD You will enjoy it.

mhiatt

07-09-07, 08:44 PM

My unit arrived today :). Very fast shipping!

I am off to get it setup and start some tests for my preferences. I plan to do some network tests too.

Cheers,

LianLi

07-09-07, 08:48 PM

The following link has been posted here before ... did anyone test it ?

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=270aef06-4ca5-4e0c-a116-f7fa721bd6be&displaylang=en

Cheers

It plays it but starts to get choppy. :S

lundman

07-09-07, 09:53 PM

Can someone hook up an external DVD drive and confirm that it can not play original DVD disks? Tomacro do not have an FAQ, nor do they reply to emails :)

iwanrs

07-09-07, 10:54 PM

Can someone hook up an external DVD drive and confirm that it can not play original DVD disks? Tomacro do not have an FAQ, nor do they reply to emails :)

Can we actually hook up any external DVD drive via USB to this unit (or TVIX or Mediabox etc) to play regular DVDs?

lundman

07-09-07, 11:02 PM

Can we actually hook up any external DVD drive via USB to this unit (or TVIX or Mediabox etc) to play regular DVDs?

Are you just repeating what I asked ?:)

"The limHD200i features two USB2.0 host ports for instant access to music, photos, and videos stored on external removable Mass Storage Devices which include external USB HDDs, USB thumbdisks, etc."

Most likely it can not play original.

The Dueple 350D has DVD drive, and the CD36HD has deCSS capabilities, but is not out yet.

Just looking at options.

muad'dib

07-09-07, 11:08 PM

Are you just repeating what I asked ?:)

"The limHD200i features two USB2.0 host ports for instant access to music, photos, and videos stored on external removable Mass Storage Devices which include external USB HDDs, USB thumbdisks, etc."

Most likely it can not play original.

The Dueple 350D has DVD drive, and the CD36HD has deCSS capabilities, but is not out yet.

Just looking at options.

On the TVIX 4100sh, I use a USB dvd-rom drive all the time..

It DOES NOT play orig dvd's that have copy protection, only backup copies I make..

Very useful for playing TS files from that I may have on DVD..

iwanrs

07-09-07, 11:29 PM

Can not replace regular DVD player, too bad !

muad'dib

07-09-07, 11:32 PM

Can not replace regular DVD player, too bad !

There is another option...

You can steam you orig. dvd from your computer dvd-rom drive..

You have to run a program on computer that breaks the protection as drive is being looked at.. I think one of the programs is "anydvd"

From this, you can stream the dvd to the media server, while computer breaks the protection..

lundman

07-09-07, 11:39 PM

There is another option...

You can steam you orig. dvd from your computer dvd-rom drive..

You have to run a program on computer that breaks the protection as drive is being looked at.. I think one of the programs is "anydvd"

From this, you can stream the dvd to the media server, while computer breaks the protection..

Yeah, those are acceptable options to some, so that's fine. Not for me though :) And AnyDVD is Windows only, and you'd have to put the DVD into your PC, which may or may not be in the same room. But anyway.

muad'dib

07-10-07, 01:57 AM

Ok....latest MKV2TS release, again, I've added the correct versions of aften and tranzcode....still .84...but a b.

http://rapidshare.com/files/4204920...code.rar.h tml

K

Just tied your link, but does not work... It says file not there..

What is different in this release?

Thanx..

oldpainless68

07-10-07, 02:05 AM

Just tied your link, but does not work... It says file not there..

What is different in this release?

Thanx..

Don't download...its not stable, so i've pulled it.

K

oldpainless68

07-10-07, 03:41 AM

MKV2TS has been updated. It's still version .84, but it's been changed and it's forked!...., so don't download .84 from their website...so anyone that wants a stable version that works for AC3 and DTS source, get it off this thread.

Ok...PC playback tools required for the testing of the final TS file on a PC

720p - Use Nero Showtime
1080p - Use PowerDVD BD edition.

K

oldpainless68

07-10-07, 03:43 AM

Use this one...I repeat, not any other one I've posted or on the MKV2TS site.

http://rapidshare.com/files/41920996/MKV2TS_v.84_with_correct_aften_and_tranzcode.rar.html

K

oldpainless68

07-10-07, 03:57 AM

I'll resume testing of the latest firmware on the LimHD tomorrow (including the latest files that have been posted in this thread)

K

conker2007

07-10-07, 10:05 AM

mhiatt

07-10-07, 10:16 AM

Ok, after a short night of tests, I have the following comments:

1. Firmware that shipped with my unit had display issues. Upgrading to 070704 AND changing the video setting from EDID to 720p fixed this.
2. Unit has buttons on top for navigation. 3/4 of my jog buttons don't work. Not a show stopper as I always use the remote.
3. Unit will not detect my Western Digital 250GB 2.5" hard drive. It does detect my 4GB memory stick. I plan to try out some other USB drives today. Bummer since all my data is on the 250GB so it limited my testing last night.
4. Played a blu-ray title I put on the internal drive no problem.
5. Played some HD home movies no problem.
6. Played a standard DVD no problem, BUT, all I can see in the navagation is the VOB's. I prefer to select the IFO. Anyone else able to play the IFO?

cheers,

oldpainless68

07-10-07, 10:24 AM

TOMACRO has released a beta version: build1.60beta-070710
http://www.tomacro.com/chinese/Archive/update_beta_070710.rar

The beta070710 modified some audio output mode setting:
Case1 - using decoder of AV receiver(Amp.):
1) play video files with DTS or AC3(DD5.1) audio tracks, use 'Encoded Digital'+'5.1 channel' setting;
2) play video files with other audio tracks, use 'DPCM'+'5.1 channel' setting.

Case2 - using HDMI embeded audio or analog output(R+L):
use 'DPCM'+'2 channel' setting.

You can upgrade to version: build1.60beta-070710 directly.

Did it pick the AC3 flag in the AVI files I've posted...and how about the MKV2TS method I've posted...is it picking up the AC3 flag in those? Unless it does...don't see the point...517 etc pick up the DTS and AC3 in most files

Just asking before I risk a beta that I've not tested...

K

oldpainless68

07-10-07, 10:29 AM

3/4 of my jog buttons don't work

All the buttons on mine work ok...I'd look into that one.

K

oldpainless68

07-10-07, 10:33 AM

2) play video files with other audio tracks, use 'DPCM'+'5.1 channel' setting

Tried this with a WMV-HD with 5.1?

K

conker2007

07-10-07, 10:33 AM

Did it pick the AC3 flag in the AVI files I've posted...and how about the MKV2TS method I've posted...is it picking up the AC3 flag in those? Unless it does...don't see the point...517 etc pick up the DTS and AC3 in most files

Just asking before I risk a beta that I've not tested...

K

where? i'll download.

oldpainless68

07-10-07, 10:34 AM

Like I said.....I'll resume testing Tomorrow...

K

oldpainless68

07-10-07, 10:36 AM

where? i'll download.

Do you mean the AVI files?

Try this....

http://rapidshare.com/files/37690251/test8.avi.html

K

mhiatt

07-10-07, 10:37 AM

All the buttons on mine work ok...I'd look into that one.

K

Yeah, i'll investigate further. I only had a few hours to play with it last night and spent most of that time trying to figure out the display problem and doing the firmware change.

I have searched through this thread for IFO support. Kevin, what do you know about this?

I am going to do some network testing on the unit today as i get time.

oldpainless68

07-10-07, 10:41 AM

Yeah, i'll investigate further. I only had a few hours to play with it last night and spent most of that time trying to figure out the display problem and doing the firmware change.

I have searched through this thread for IFO support. Kevin, what do you know about this?

I am going to do some network testing on the unit today as i get time.

IFO and ISO is not there yet, but I understaning it's in the pipeline. Also, what firmware did yours ship with?

K

mhiatt

07-10-07, 10:45 AM

IFO and ISO is not there yet, but I understaning it's in the pipeline. Also, what firmware did yours ship with?

K

Thanks for the answer and thanks for all your posts. It really helps to have others to compare to.

conker2007

07-10-07, 10:47 AM

Tried this with a WMV-HD with 5.1?

K

FW Version: Build1.6beta-070710

I've tested 'Time Line' with 2 audio tracks (DTS + AC3), playback OK! audio track changing OK!

oldpainless68

07-10-07, 10:48 AM

Your welcome....so what firmare did you Lim ship with?....also you took a bit of a risk updateing to 704...it's a beta....try 707 (on GenDVD) and see it that helps.

K

oldpainless68

07-10-07, 10:49 AM

I've tested 'Time Line' with 2 audio tracks (DTS + AC3), playback OK! audio track changing OK!

Great...how about the AVI file and WMV-HD 5.1?
:rolleyes:

K

conker2007

07-10-07, 10:54 AM

Great...how about the AVI file and WMV-HD 5.1?
:rolleyes:

K

media info <= Timeline.JPG

I used DENON AVR-3300 by COAX Cable, Very Good!

Audio Track switch time is about 3s

conker2007

07-10-07, 10:59 AM

Another Moive(DTS+AC3) flawless too:

Die.Another.Day.1080p.DTS.disk1.wmv
Die.Another.Day.1080p.DTS.disk2.wmv

Audio Track switch time is about 1.5s

oldpainless68

07-10-07, 11:05 AM

Another Moive(DTS+AC3) flawless too:

Die.Another.Day.1080p.DTS.disk1.wmv
Die.Another.Day.1080p.DTS.disk2.wmv

Audio Track switch time is about 1.5s

Right...sorry, we are getting our wires crossed....a true WMV-HD VC1 looks like this:

Video #0
Codec : VC-1
Codec/Info : Microsoft
Bit rate : 3951 Kbps
Width : 1280 pixels
Height : 544 pixels
Aspect ratio : 2.35

Audio #0
Codec : WMA3
Codec/Info : Windows Media Audio 3
Bit rate : 384 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Sampling rate : 48 KHz

Find a WMV-HD file like this....if you don't have one, try a google for content (Microsoft do a showcase site for downloading clips)

What the firmware needs to do is pick the WMA3 flag up, and if it's 6 channel, encode to DD 5.1 (as the 360 does).....hopefully, Tomacro are close to putting this in...

K

oldpainless68

07-10-07, 11:14 AM

conker2007

Cheers...how about the AVI file "up there"...does it pick up the AC3 flag and output DD 5.1?

K

mhiatt

07-10-07, 11:17 AM

Your welcome....so what firmare did you Lim ship with?....also you took a bit of a risk updateing to 704...it's a beta....try 707 (on GenDVD) and see it that helps.

K

I wish I had written it down, but I didnt. It was an odd one though. One I had'nt seen mentioned here. So likely another beta.

I planned to switch to 707 last night but was too tired. I find once I am that tired it's best to put the toys away :).

I'll get 707 on today and go from there.

conker2007

07-10-07, 11:17 AM

oldpainless68

07-10-07, 11:24 AM

Sorry! I've tested

Fearless_HDDVDvc1-remux.1080P_DTSnAC3 disk01.avi
Fearless_HDDVDvc1-remux.1080P_DTSnAC3 disk02.avi
Fearless_HDDVDvc1-remux.1080P_DTSnAC3 disk03.avi
Fearless_HDDVDvc1-remux.1080P_DTSnAC3 disk04.avi

flawless too!
audio track changing OK! (changing time interval = 1.5s)

Ok...thanks...VC1 with DTS and AC3 in an AVI wrapper......Have you tested that file above yet!!!????!?!?!??!?!??!?!?....LOL

K

conker2007

07-10-07, 11:26 AM

Yeah, all the 3 moives OK!

fluency OK!
DTS OK!
AC3 OK!

cheer! :cool:

conker2007

07-10-07, 11:31 AM

The Screen of the moive --- Fearless

:mad: Poor skill :mad:

oldpainless68

07-10-07, 11:44 AM

Yeah, all the 3 moives OK!

fluency OK!
DTS OK!
AC3 OK!

cheer! :cool:

Sorry, are you saying that you have tested the AVI file that I have posted?

Not sure what you are saying?

K

oldpainless68

07-10-07, 11:45 AM

Don't worry....I'll test it myself tomorrow....but thanks anyways

K

conker2007

07-10-07, 11:50 AM

Sorry, are you saying that you have tested the AVI file that I have posted?

Not sure what you are saying?

K

1 timeline.wmvHD720P.dts AC3 --- avi
2 Die.Another.Day.1080p.DTS AC3 --- wmv
3 Fearless_HDDVDvc1-remux.1080P_DTSnAC3 --- avi

I've not downloaded your posts, network-speed too slow!!!

oldpainless68

07-10-07, 11:53 AM

:eek: Rapidshare is very rarely slow....... :cool:

Like I said, back in the saddle tomorrow, so I'll test it myself and report back to the forum.

K

oldpainless68

07-10-07, 11:59 AM

1 timeline.wmvHD720P.dts AC3 --- avi

One last thing....how can that be a WMV?

K

Wizziwig

07-10-07, 03:06 PM

@Wizziwig

I D/L'd the 1st part of Elephants Dream:
1080p@24.0, 40 Mbps CBR (with no zero stuffing) in a 48 Mbps Transport Stream

...and ran that over netwrok and HDD:

Note: I have a 720p Sharp panel and the LimHD is set up for that, so I presume that 'downscaling' would come into effect here -just started playing with this HD stuff so excuse the distinct lack of knowledge-.

Basic results:

HDD: Clip played fine, sound looked in sync, and picture looked smooth throughout the ~0:55seconds -LimHD reported-, it played for

Samba: Clip was in slow-motion and jerky (no sound) and played for ~3:18 seconds -LimHD reported-.

I'll D/L the Microsoft clip and try that tomorrow.

Thanks for testing. Results are what I expected. 48 Mbps over Samba is very difficult for any player. Maybe someone can to the test again over NFS share?

Only a few Blu-Ray titles would ever go that high anyway. I'll try to find some more samples at lower (maybe 30-40 Mbs) and post links here.

mhiatt

07-10-07, 05:31 PM

Upgraded to FW 707. No problems.
After testing a few USB hard drives, it appears that they do work but are not getting enough power from the USB ports from the unit. Typically the drive won't even spin up when that's the case, but these do. I now can access the Western Digital 250GB 2.5" drive using a dual USB cord (extra USB for power).

oldpainless68

07-11-07, 01:46 AM

Zajja

07-11-07, 04:44 AM

Errr, the USB drives not getting enough power is kinda bad :/ Shouldn't that be easy to fix tho? in terms of hardware upgrade.

oldpainless68

07-11-07, 04:50 AM

Errr, the USB drives not getting enough power is kinda bad :/ Shouldn't that be easy to fix tho? in terms of hardware upgrade.

Maybe just me, but wouldn't powering a 250gig+ usb hard drive via the Lim's USB ports put stress on the Lim's own psu?

K

mhiatt

07-11-07, 09:30 AM

Maybe just me, but wouldn't powering a 250gig+ usb hard drive via the Lim's USB ports put stress on the Lim's own psu?

K

Portable 2.5" hard drives are intended to use USB power. In most cases this works out fine and they draw very little energy. The WD 250 is currently the largest 2.5" and very handy to carry around. No brick to plug in. The TVIX powers it just fine with one usb cord as well as my laptop. Many of these drives come with a split cord for extra power if needed. The WD doesnt come with this type of cable as they expect it should work, but i had other cables from other drives that had the split. The split cable works fine but takes up both ports.

Another comment. I tried to play a M2TS stream from a BD disc last night. One I had played fine the other day. The one I tried to play last night both from USB or Internal HDD would play for about 10-12 seconds and then fall behind. Once it does that, the audio drops out and the frames stutter indefinately.

dobeman

07-11-07, 09:39 AM

Portable 2.5" hard drives are intended to use USB power. In most cases this works out fine and they draw very little energy. The WD 250 is currently the largest 2.5" and very handy to carry around. No brick to plug in. The TVIX powers it just fine with one usb cord as well as my laptop. Many of these drives come with a split cord for extra power if needed. The WD doesnt come with this type of cable as they expect it should work, but i had other cables from other drives that had the split. The split cable works fine but takes up both ports.

Another comment. I tried to play a M2TS stream from a BD disc last night. One I had played fine the other day. The one I tried to play last night both from USB or Internal HDD would play for about 10-12 seconds and then fall behind. Once it does that, the audio drops out and the frames stutter indefinately.

What was the codec for the BD disc that you used: MPEG2, MPEG4, VC1?

oldpainless68

07-11-07, 10:06 AM

Portable 2.5" hard drives are intended to use USB power. In most cases this works out fine and they draw very little energy. The WD 250 is currently the largest 2.5" and very handy to carry around. No brick to plug in. The TVIX powers it just fine with one usb cord as well as my laptop. Many of these drives come with a split cord for extra power if needed. The WD doesnt come with this type of cable as they expect it should work, but i had other cables from other drives that had the split. The split cable works fine but takes up both ports.

Another comment. I tried to play a M2TS stream from a BD disc last night. One I had played fine the other day. The one I tried to play last night both from USB or Internal HDD would play for about 10-12 seconds and then fall behind. Once it does that, the audio drops out and the frames stutter indefinately.

What was the firmware - before when it played, and after when it didn't?

K

oldpainless68

07-11-07, 10:15 AM

Ok....just loaded up firmware version 0707.....

Tests for Picture:

Tomacro and GenDVD have listened, and not only removed any trace of image shimming, they have gone one better and improved the image quality even more (which I didn't think was possible!!). This applies to both 720p and 1080p sources (TS, AVI, WMV-HD etc)

Just Awesome (thanks Jackie for twisting Tomacro's arm for me!!) You have to see it to believe it.

Tests for Sound:

The 0707 is now picking up the AC3 and DTS flag in any file....so the MKV2VFR>AVI method I've posted now works fantastic!! (once again, thanks Jackie!!)

I can also confirm that the MKV to TS (latest MKV2TS files (go get them if you haven't already - in the x.264 conversion thread..or in this thread a page or two back)) work's perfect!!!....All 720p perfect....and I've even managed a couple of 1080p!!!! (just a tip, if you do an MKV2TS and it's outta sync, then try the MKV2VFR AVI)

More test results (inc network and BD) tomorrow.

:D :D :D :D :D :D

K

Test Rig:

LimHD200i (firmware v0707)
HDMI output 720p
Coax

Hitachi PJ-TX200 HD projector
130" Screen (yes...sometimes size does matter!!)
Pioneer THX 7.1 VSX-1015
Mission 7.1 M3 Series

muad'dib

07-11-07, 10:44 AM

Ok....just loaded up firmware version 0707.....

Tests for Picture:

Tomacro and GenDVD have listened, and not only removed any trace of image shimming, they have gone one better and improved the image quality even more (which I didn't think was possible!!). This applies to both 720p and 1080p sources (TS, AVI, WMV-HD etc)

Just Awesome (thanks Jackie for twisting Tomacro's arm for me!!) You have to see it to believe it.

Tests for Sound:

The 0707 is now picking up the AC3 and DTS flag in any file....so the MKV2VFR>AVI method I've posted now works fantastic!! (once again, thanks Jackie!!)

I can also confirm that the MKV to TS (latest MKV2TS files (go get them if you haven't already - in the x.264 conversion thread..or in this thread a page or two back)) work's perfect!!!....All 720p perfect....and I've even managed a couple of 1080p!!!! (just a tip, if you do an MKV2TS and it's outta sync, then try the MKV2VFR AVI)

More test results (inc network and BD) tomorrow.

:D :D :D :D :D :D

K

Good news!! :)

As for 720p conversions..

Also good news...

I was able to convert most of mine, but only 3 or 4 720 MKV's did not convert proper..

They had perfect sync, :) but, every 30-50 seconds, I get a frozen video frame, but sound keeps going.. This is the same error I have when converting most 1080p stuff...

Strange, as most of my 720p MKV's worked perfect, and wondering why not those...

Oh well, maybe in next update that will be fixed...

Just awesome so far...

:)

oldpainless68

07-11-07, 10:51 AM

I was able to convert most of mine, but only 3 or 4 720 MKV's did not convert proper..

One not give the MKV2VFR AVI method a test on those 3/4 that won't go peacefully to TS... :D

Also, what firmware are you running?

K

muad'dib

07-11-07, 10:58 AM

One not give the MKV2VFR AVI method a test on those 3/4 that won't go peacefully to TS... :D

Also, what firmware are you running?

K

When I tried that method on my Tvix.. I got a video choppy video (have not tried this with newest firmware yet)..

Just strange why some work, others don't even if same resolution, format...

Thanx for the suggestion... :)

oldpainless68

07-11-07, 11:00 AM

When I tried that method on my Tvix.. I got a video choppy video (have not tried this with newest firmware yet)..

Just strange why some work, others don't even if same resolution, format...

Thanx for the suggestion... :)

Oh, Ok , I thought you were running a LimHD...anyways, glad to have helped with the MKV to TS thing!!!

K

muad'dib

07-11-07, 11:08 AM

Oh, Ok , I thought you were running a LimHD...anyways, glad to have helped with the MKV to TS thing!!!

K

No probs...

Thanx again for the awesome help..

Any word on TSremux?? that should be very fast when it works with MKV... :)

oldpainless68

07-11-07, 11:51 AM

No probs...

Thanx again for the awesome help..

Any word on TSremux?? that should be very fast when it works with MKV... :)

Yeap...he's on the case (I uploaded a few samples for him today). He says it comming on, but progress is slower than he'd like...but he'll crack it.

K

oldpainless68

07-11-07, 11:53 AM

Ok...next...MKV 1080p remuxed to TS (method and files posted).....tried 6 samples...4 had no problems...2 had strange picture ghosting...but it was in sync. I'll try entire 1080p MKV movie (maybe something odd with 1080p MKV samples) and send samples to GenDVD (Jackie) to forward on to Tomacro....don't think this is a LimHD problem per sa......but they maybe able to look at the structure of the remuxed file and modify code to compensate. But, as I said, I'll do a couple of whole 1080p MKV to TS movies and report back...

Happy man indeed....

K

Test Rig:

LimHD200i (firmware v0707)
HDMI output 720p
Coax

Hitachi PJ-TX200 HD projector
130" Screen (yes...sometimes size does matter!!)
Pioneer THX 7.1 VSX-1015
Mission 7.1 M3 Series

oldpainless68

07-11-07, 12:43 PM

Just so other LimHD owners know where I'm comming from....quality first, the nice to have's second.

So, in rank order...these are my drivers:

1 - Image and sound quality are King
1.a - Function - FF/RR etc

2 - HD-DVD/BD and highest bitrate formats (M2TS etc)

3 - playback via network (SMB/NFS) network

4 - playback via NAS

4 - GUI

5 - Nice to have's....DVD ISO etc

Lastly, I would add MKV native playback at 1.b, but this seems to be comming almost a non issue now.

K

Test Rig:

LimHD200i (firmware v0707)
HDMI output 720p
Coax

Hitachi PJ-TX200 HD projector
130" Screen (yes...sometimes size does matter!!)
Pioneer THX 7.1 VSX-1015
Mission 7.1 M3 Series

mhiatt

07-11-07, 01:18 PM

What was the firmware - before when it played, and after when it didn't?

K

FW 707. MPEG2 file OK (must have been the trailer) and the other that would play about 10 seconds is the main movie shown below. Both from the same BD.

Format : BluRay Video
Format/Family : MPEG-2
File size : 28.2 GiB

Video #0
Codec : AVC
Codec/Info : MPEG-4 AVC
Codec profile : High@L4.1
Width : 1920 pixels
Height : 1088 pixels
Aspect ratio : 16/9
PixelAspectRatio : 1.000
DisplayAspectRatio : 1.765

Audio #0
Codec : AC3
Bit rate : 640 Kbps
Bit rate mode : CBR
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Rear: L R, Subwoofer
Sampling rate : 48 KHz

LianLi

07-11-07, 01:25 PM

phew

07-11-07, 02:05 PM

>Wizziwig:"Does the LimHD support NFS network shares? Maybe that supports 64-bit file access."
I installed NFS onto a linux box and the LimHD now shows proper 64 bit file access.

The files display on the LimHD GUI with the correct file-size....unfortunately I can't get them to play -just freezes the unit-, (maybe something to do with my lack of linux knowledge in setting it up)

Has anyone got a NFS share working yet?

dobeman

07-11-07, 03:07 PM

FW 707. MPEG2 file OK (must have been the trailer) and the other that would play about 10 seconds is the main movie shown below. Both from the same BD.

Format : BluRay Video
Format/Family : MPEG-2
File size : 28.2 GiB

Video #0
Codec : AVC
Codec/Info : MPEG-4 AVC
Codec profile : High@L4.1
Width : 1920 pixels
Height : 1088 pixels
Aspect ratio : 16/9
PixelAspectRatio : 1.000
DisplayAspectRatio : 1.765

Audio #0
Codec : AC3
Bit rate : 640 Kbps
Bit rate mode : CBR
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Rear: L R, Subwoofer
Sampling rate : 48 KHz

I am guessing that, just like the tvix 4100, you are able to play MPEG2 codec movies, but blu ray rips encoded as MPEG4 or VC-1 don't stand up. I have tried with countless MPEG4 and VC-1 rips with the Tvix 4100 but none will play-all studder and sound cuts in and out, only MPEG2 encoded rips work. If there is anyone out there that has had success with MPEG4 or VC-1 blu ray rips let the rest of us know.

oldpainless68

07-11-07, 03:30 PM

I am guessing that, just like the tvix 4100, you are able to play MPEG2 codec movies, but blu ray rips encoded as MPEG4 or VC-1 don't stand up. I have tried with countless MPEG4 and VC-1 rips with the Tvix 4100 but none will play-all studder and sound cuts in and out, only MPEG2 encoded rips work. If there is anyone out there that has had success with MPEG4 or VC-1 blu ray rips let the rest of us know.

Nope...sorry...VC1,MPEG4, H.264 and AVC all play fine....

K

Test Rig:

LimHD200i (firmware v0707)
HDMI output 720p
Coax

Hitachi PJ-TX200 HD projector
130" Screen (yes...sometimes size does matter!!)
Pioneer THX 7.1 VSX-1015
Mission 7.1 M3 Series

mhiatt

07-11-07, 03:36 PM

[QUOTE=oldpainless68]Nope...sorry...VC1,MPEG4, H.264 and AVC all play fine....

K

We'll, all i can do is try another one. Any other explanations?

oldpainless68

07-11-07, 03:46 PM

[QUOTE=oldpainless68]Nope...sorry...VC1,MPEG4, H.264 and AVC all play fine....

K

We'll, all i can do is try another one. Any other explanations?

Sorry, but it maybe just me, but is your problem AVC, H.264, etc, etc, etc?

I'm not clear....so let me know..

K

Test Rig:

LimHD200i (firmware v0707)
HDMI output 720p
Coax

Hitachi PJ-TX200 HD projector
130" Screen (yes...sometimes size does matter!!)
Pioneer THX 7.1 VSX-1015
Mission 7.1 M3 Series

mhiatt

07-11-07, 04:10 PM

Hi,

I am referring to this movie file:

Video #0
Codec : AVC
Codec/Info : MPEG-4 AVC
Codec profile : High@L4.1
Width : 1920 pixels
Height : 1088 pixels
Aspect ratio : 16/9
PixelAspectRatio : 1.000
DisplayAspectRatio : 1.765

Internal HDD at 720p HDMI, FW707. Plays for about 10 seconds and then pauses/play/pauses/play. It can't keep up with it. Playing the same file from the USB HDD only gets about 5-6 seconds before stuttering. So it seems to support the codec but not fast enough to play it?

Dude787

07-11-07, 04:16 PM

Hi folks

I have got one of these Limhd200i media players and I have to say the playback quality is very good.

As far as networks etc go - I am a noob so forgive my ignorance.

Can you please tell how you have connected your player for streaming from a PC as I
am stuck on this and the English manual I have read is confusing. I have windows vista and am thinking that it (vista) may be the problem. I am using a router . thanks in advance for any advice! :confused:

phew

07-11-07, 05:07 PM

I'm probably not the one to answer your question Dude -stumbling about with neworks myself ATM-.

Best that I describe how I have it set up on XP and leave it to you to make the changes on Vista and your network specifics. On my XP box I made a folder in the root of drive c: called 'samba' (no quotes, and could be any name I suppose)

Set this folder as a shared folder to allow other users on the network to view it.

Determine the IP address of your router

Mine is 192.168.1.1 with a netmask of 255.255.255.0

I give my PC a static address which is 192.168.1.16

On the LimHD I set it for a static IP of 192.168.1.20 and set up the Samba share to read //192.168.1.16/samba

Now anything in the samba folder will be seen from the LimHD.
Remember however that there is a problem with the Samba part of the LimHD (as mentioned a couple of pages ago), in that it does not report the correct file size and subsequently does not play the full file if it's greater than 2 gig.

phew

07-11-07, 05:38 PM

oldpain -

Are you able to play that Microsoft file? My LimHD will play it but locks up and gets choppy.

Thanks,
Enrique

The file Elephant's Dream_10-25_440.wmv played for ~33 minutes when connected via Samba (the file is a 10:58 sec clip) obviously with dire graphics.

MediaInfo reports:
General #0
Complete name : C:\MyProgs\Downloads\July07\Elephant's Dream_10-25_440.wmv
Format : Windows Media
File size : 831 MiB
PlayTime : 10mn 58s
Bit rate : 11 Mbps
Movie name : Elephant's Dream
Performer : Encoded by Ben Waggoner
Copyright : (c) copyright 2006, Blender Foundation / Netherlands Media Art Institute / www.elephantsdream.org
Comment : Elephant's Dream, encoded to Windows Media VC-1 using the v11 codecs and optimal settings
Date_Created : UTC 2067-06-08 08:23:52
VBR Peak : 25000000

Video #0
Codec : VC-1
Codec/Info : Microsoft
Bit rate : 9944 Kbps
Width : 1920 pixels
Height : 1080 pixels
Aspect ratio : 16/9
Resolution : 24 bits

Audio #0
Codec : WMA3
Codec/Info : Windows Media Audio 3
Bit rate : 440 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Sampling rate : 48 KHz

When I put it on the HDD it plays OK for ~30 seconds then the sound gets choppy and eventually disappears but graphics are smooth. As the clip continues there are noticable occasional stutters in the graphics but the reported playing time is correct.

Dude787

07-11-07, 10:16 PM

defsquad

07-11-07, 10:33 PM

phew, i tried to find where it says there is a file size limit to streaming media over samba. so you are positive that there is a 2 gig file size limit? most of my 720p h264 mkv's are well over 3-4 gig. does this mean i won't be able to stream those files with this device? i recently purchased an appletv thinking that the hacks i performed would allow it, but the device just isn't powerful enough, even over a wired connection. please help; i really want a media streamer that can support 720p h.264 enabled mkv's. thanks!

oldpainless68

07-12-07, 03:47 AM

Ok......1080p MKV to 1080p TS. I did an entire movie and 6 clips for playback on the LimHD...

Latest working MKV2TS with all the corrected files here:

http://rapidshare.com/files/42472904/MKV2TS12jultamwithcorrectfiles.rar.html

(Goto the tools folders and run the unreg.bat, DONT run the reg.bat....Then just fire up MKV2TS and give it a try...)

RESULTS:

All files play and the audio is in sync. However, there is a slight picture breakup now and again.

Jackie, I'll upload a couple of sample 1080pMKV>TS files to the FTP.....could you have Tomacro take a look at them...for PC playback PowerDVD BD edition and the CoreAVC pluging works perfect. They will see that the files play fine on a PC, but some issues on the LimHD. I don't think it's anything too difficult for them to sort...

Kevin

Test Rig:

LimHD200i (firmware v0707)
HDMI output 720p
Coax

Hitachi PJ-TX200 HD projector
130" Screen (yes...sometimes size does matter!!)
Pioneer THX 7.1 VSX-1015
Mission 7.1 M3 Series

oldpainless68

07-12-07, 03:57 AM

The file Elephant's Dream_10-25_440.wmv played for ~33 minutes when connected via Samba (the file is a 10:58 sec clip) obviously with dire graphics.

MediaInfo reports:
General #0
Complete name : C:\MyProgs\Downloads\July07\Elephant's Dream_10-25_440.wmv
Format : Windows Media
File size : 831 MiB
PlayTime : 10mn 58s
Bit rate : 11 Mbps
Movie name : Elephant's Dream
Performer : Encoded by Ben Waggoner
Copyright : (c) copyright 2006, Blender Foundation / Netherlands Media Art Institute / www.elephantsdream.org
Comment : Elephant's Dream, encoded to Windows Media VC-1 using the v11 codecs and optimal settings
Date_Created : UTC 2067-06-08 08:23:52
VBR Peak : 25000000

Video #0
Codec : VC-1
Codec/Info : Microsoft
Bit rate : 9944 Kbps
Width : 1920 pixels
Height : 1080 pixels
Aspect ratio : 16/9
Resolution : 24 bits

Audio #0
Codec : WMA3
Codec/Info : Windows Media Audio 3
Bit rate : 440 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Sampling rate : 48 KHz

When I put it on the HDD it plays OK for ~30 seconds then the sound gets choppy and eventually disappears but graphics are smooth. As the clip continues there are noticable occasional stutters in the graphics but the reported playing time is correct.

I have not tested this file yet (I'll download an take a look)....but every 1080p WMV-HD I've tested plays with no problem at all. Here's an example:

Mediainfo
Video #0
Codec : VC-1
Codec/Info : Microsoft
Bit rate : 10 Mbps
Width : 1920 pixels
Height : 1080 pixels
Aspect ratio : 16/9

Audio #0
Codec : WMA3
Codec/Info : Windows Media Audio 3
Bit rate : 384 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Sampling rate : 48 KHz

K

Test Rig:

LimHD200i (firmware v0707)
HDMI output 720p
Coax

Hitachi PJ-TX200 HD projector
130" Screen (yes...sometimes size does matter!!)
Pioneer THX 7.1 VSX-1015
Mission 7.1 M3 Series

oldpainless68

07-12-07, 04:10 AM

OK...latest update on MKV 720p....

Every single 720p MKV (120) that I have tested can be made to play on the LimHD, in full audio/video sync.

Try the MKV2TS method (I've posted the latest version, and corrected the DTS>AC3 files again)

If, you have a movie that is not in sync (for me, so far about 1 in 12) then use the MKV2VFR>AVI method.

Next step, crack the 1080p MKV thing....lol

K

Test Rig:

LimHD200i (firmware v0707)
HDMI output 720p
Coax

Hitachi PJ-TX200 HD projector
130" Screen (yes...sometimes size does matter!!)
Pioneer THX 7.1 VSX-1015
Mission 7.1 M3 Series

gendvd

07-12-07, 05:44 AM

Don't worry....I'll test it myself tomorrow....but thanks anyways

K
I apologize for the delay to reply to you on the forum.Thank you so much for your laborous test. Thank you !

oldpainless68

07-12-07, 05:49 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by oldpainless68
Don't worry....I'll test it myself tomorrow....but thanks anyways

K

I apologize for the delay to reply to you on the forum.Thank you so much for your laborous test. Thank you !

That wasn't meant for you Jackie. I've sent you a couple of emails this morning. 1 - futher testing feedback on 0707, and the other, a link for a 1080p MKV to Ts..

K

phew

07-12-07, 05:52 AM

@defsquad,
It seems to be the way that Samba is implemented on the LimHD that is the problem. Mark pointed to a couple of links earlier that probably applies to the way they have implemented Samba on the box.
According to this page (http://www.suse.de/~aj/linux_lfs.html), the 4 GB limit is inherent to the basic SMB protocol (but it can be overcome through an extension). This page (http://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/howto-access-files-greater-than-2gb-samba/) says to try adding the lfs mount option when the limHD mounts the SMB filesystem (something the limHD firmware would need to do, of course, and with LFS support included in the Linux kernel etc.). Another interesting tidbit on the first page is that NFSv2 has a 2GB filesize limit while NFSv3's limit is 8EB. So if anyone experiments with feeding the limHD over NFS, be sure to use v3.

When I view the files from other Linux boxes I see the correct file sizes. I am sure that the software guys will correct the issue on the LimHD soon though.

If you can get the NFS share working that at least shows the correct file sizes on the LimHD, but for me I can't get that to play files over the network, -that could be down to the way I have it set up on a small Linux box though, I'm still playing with that-.

oldpainless was going to test some network stuff as well, so we'll see what he comes up. Anyone else with a networked LimHD should chime in with their experience too.

oldpainless68

07-12-07, 05:55 AM

oldpainless68

07-12-07, 06:00 AM

phew

07-12-07, 06:42 AM

I D/L'd the full copy of Elephants Dream (Open Source Movie); 1080p@24.0, 40 Mbps CBR (with no zero stuffing) in a 48 Mbps Transport Stream from www.w6rz.net and played it from the HDD.

MediaInfo reports:

General #0
Complete name : E:\Elephant_Dream\ed24p.ts
Format : MPEG-2 Transport
Format/Family : MPEG-2
File size : 3.67 GiB

Video #0
Codec : MPEG-2 Video
Codec profile : Main@High
Codec settings/Matri : Custom
Bit rate : 39 Mbps
Bit rate mode : CBR
Width : 1920 pixels
Height : 1080 pixels
Aspect ratio : 16/9
Frame rate : 24.000 fps
Chroma : 4:2:0
Interlacement : Progressive
Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.786

Audio #0
Codec : AC3
Bit rate : 384 Kbps
Bit rate mode : CBR
Channel(s) : 2 channels
Channel positions : L R
Sampling rate : 48 KHz
Video0 delay : -161ms

This file played smoothly throughout and in sync on 070707.

@oldpainless: You're last link to MKV2TS is broken.

oldpainless68

07-12-07, 06:51 AM

@oldpainless: You're last link to MKV2TS is broken.

I've fixed the link...

K

Diewrecked

07-12-07, 07:22 AM

Afternoon all,

Not sure if this is the place to be asking these questions or if I should open a new thread for them, I'm sure you'll let me know if I'm wrong!

I'm looking to replace my big, bulky and noisy MCE PC with a nice quiet Media streamer. All it needs to do is play DIVX, XVID, VOB and MPG video, WAV and MP3 audio (FLAC would be nice but not essential), JPG and BMP stills (slideshow nice but not essential) - same as my old MCE box. For futureproofing it'd be nice if it could play BluRay/DVD HD rips but again is not a dealbreaker. Oh and HDMI out.

What IS a dealbreaker is that it (a) works well wirelessly, (b) can stream from a 2Tb NAS and (c) keeps the same folder structure as is set up on the NAS (I've split my movies into genres).

My top three solutions are (in descending order), the LimHD200i, the NetGear EVA8000 and the Kiss DP-1600. The specs for all seem (note *seem*) almost identical. The only reason the Kiss is there is because it has a DVD player but I'm not fussed with that. The EVA8000 was my favourite until I saw the LimHD200i. Now that is SERIOUSLY sexy!! And my first choice by a mile simply due to the aesthetics. However I need to be sure it can do what I need it to.

So - after the long and rambling scene-setter, my questions:

1. As a UK resident is there anywhere in the UK even selling them? I note from this thread that OldPainless68 got his imported from the US but that concerns me slightly (only slightly) with regard to shipping and aftercare (like if it goes bang and needs to be returned). Given OldPainless68 is fine I assume it works on a 240V supply and a PAL screen.
2. There is nothing in the spec about wifi. What sort of wifi adapters are you guys attaching this box to to make it work and how does it perform? Also what specific routers are you using and how do different ones affect performance?
3. Is it OK streaming from a NAS wirelessly, and does it see the folder structure or do you need to set up a database?

Many thanks in advance for your help, guys.

Cheers
Jon
Diewrecked

lundman

07-12-07, 07:24 AM

Hmm well regarding DVD, I downloaded the 0707 update, and its plain romfs, so mounted it and took a look. Seems to be something called Busybox, with curacao. So could be quite tempting to buy one anyway, and attempt to add libdvdread. Might perhaps have been easier if there was a kernel with it built in, but anyway, could be a fun project. There is already a telnetd in there if one wanted to just enable logins.

oldpainless68

07-12-07, 07:34 AM

I'm looking to replace my big, bulky and noisy MCE PC with a nice quiet Media streamer. All it needs to do is play DIVX, XVID, VOB and MPG video, WAV and MP3 audio (FLAC would be nice but not essential), JPG and BMP stills (slideshow nice but not essential) - same as my old MCE box. For futureproofing it'd be nice if it could play BluRay/DVD HD rips but again is not a dealbreaker. Oh and HDMI out.

Plays all of the above with no problems (but not FLAC)

What IS a dealbreaker is that it (a) works well wirelessly, (b) can stream from a 2Tb NAS and (c) keeps the same folder structure as is set up on the NAS (I've split my movies into genres).

There's no WIFI Built in I'm afraid, and I've no experiance of NAS, so cant help there.

1. As a UK resident is there anywhere in the UK even selling them? I note from this thread that OldPainless68 got his imported from the US but that concerns me slightly (only slightly) with regard to shipping and aftercare (like if it goes bang and needs to be returned). Given OldPainless68 is fine I assume it works on a 240V supply and a PAL screen.

I bought mine from GenDVD (china), and I can vouch for the service she provides. Works with 240v and PAL or NTSC.

2. There is nothing in the spec about wifi. What sort of wifi adapters are you guys attaching this box to to make it work and how does it perform? Also what specific routers are you using and how do different ones affect performance?

Not useing WIFI, and at the moment, SMB has a few bugs that Tomacro are tweaking.

3. Is it OK streaming from a NAS wirelessly, and does it see the folder structure or do you need to set up a database?

Like I said, I dont have a NAS, not sure if any of the other LimHD owners have?

What this player does really well, is high bitrate HD video in virtually container, and the picture quality is just simply awesome...so, I guess what I'm really saying is if your after one of the best HD players money can buy, this is it.

Hope that helps...

K

Test Rig:

LimHD200i (firmware v0707)
HDMI output 720p
Coax

Hitachi PJ-TX200 HD projector
130" Screen (yes...sometimes size does matter!!)
Pioneer THX 7.1 VSX-1015
Mission 7.1 M3 Series

oldpainless68

07-12-07, 12:11 PM

Jackie

Did you get the 1080p MKV to TS sample?

K

Zajja

07-12-07, 12:25 PM

oldpainless68

07-12-07, 03:40 PM

I might have missunderstood something, but what is the difference between using the .mkv --> .avi method, and the .mkv to TS method? Is there any difference quality wise, or in the conversion process that makes the TS method preferable? For 720p that is.

Nope...there's no difference in quality (as all we are doing is remuxing into a different container), but there are some MKV's that are encoded VFR, in which case MKV2TS will have problems, and there are some files that are encoded CFR, in which case MKV2VFR>AVI will have problems. So, most MKV's are encode CFR, so MKV2TS works fine, but, for those that don't, it's because it been encoded VFR, so you need to use the MKV2VFR>AVI method.

Hope that helps..

K

LianLi

07-12-07, 03:50 PM

phew

07-12-07, 04:48 PM

What's your setup?

Thanks,
Enrique
LimHD with a Seagate Barracuda 7200 @ 500 GiB. and FW 070707.
Set up to display on a Sharp LCD(720p) via HDMI->DV connector on the TV.

dobeman

07-12-07, 07:04 PM

HRTraveler

07-12-07, 07:16 PM

The following was posted on July 9th. I sent an e-mail as suggested. I still have not received a response.

This is really disappointing.

------------------------------------------------------------

Quote:
Originally Posted by HRTraveler
FYI only.

I left a message regarding pricing on Tomacro's website last Thursday.

I still have not received a response.

I'm glad to see their tech people are responsive. But, I don't know how they are going to sell product without responding to customer sales requests.

Did you guys e-mail Maggie? @ maggie [info002@tomacro.com]

lundman

07-12-07, 11:02 PM

I mailed Tomacro about 10 days ago, then saw the mail was stuck in the mailq. Their qmail host is very strange, I can not reach it from half the work machines, and from the machines I can reach it from, half the time it blocks, and half the time it works.

They had the same problems mailing me back, eventually they used hotmail to do so. Seems they are aware that they are having mail problems though.

I was surprised they mailed me back with all that hassle, but they did.

Hitomacro

07-13-07, 01:16 AM

hi all
I am fan from tomacro, responsible for the overseas marketing.
I should apologize for the trouble that our email box brought to you all.

Hitomacro

07-13-07, 01:17 AM

Hitomacro

07-13-07, 01:22 AM

[QUOTE=mhiatt]

Sorry, but it maybe just me, but is your problem AVC, H.264, etc, etc, etc?

I'm not clear....so let me know..

K

Test Rig:

LimHD200i (firmware v0707)
HDMI output 720p
Coax

Hitachi PJ-TX200 HD projector
130" Screen (yes...sometimes size does matter!!)
Pioneer THX 7.1 VSX-1015
Mission 7.1 M3 Series

Thanks so much for all your help.
It is our great honour to see your comments here.
Also very precious suggestions over MKV solutions!
Thanks

Hitomacro

07-13-07, 01:36 AM

[QUOTE=HRTraveler]The following was posted on July 9th. I sent an e-mail as suggested. I still have not received a response.

This is really disappointing.

------------------------------------------------------------
Please leave your message to another emailbox on the contact page info001, I will quickly send you a reply to your any product-related questions.

Terrible sorry for our carelessness!

Hitomacro

07-13-07, 01:38 AM

lundman

07-13-07, 01:42 AM

Beg your pardon please.
Hope there's no problem with the email I sent to you.

Not at all, which is why I complimented you on your extra effort in replying. I can connect to your server now, so its probably fixed.

And thanks for the answer, I understand it.. I'll see if I can find a way to fix it.

No re-sellers in Japan, but .hk shop seems willing to ship here.

Hitomacro

07-13-07, 01:42 AM

Here goes the new service contact :
tomacro_fan@hotmail.com
in case the info001 didn't work sometimes.
Please don't be frustrated by a emailbox.
Try to catch the real toy limHD200i.
The crisis.

Regards
Fan
Tomacro Tech.

Hitomacro

07-13-07, 01:50 AM

Not at all, which is why I complimented you on your extra effort in replying. I can connect to your server now, so its probably fixed.

And thanks for the answer, I understand it.. I'll see if I can find a way to fix it.

No re-sellers in Japan, but .hk shop seems willing to ship here.

You make me embarrassed. Anyway it is my duty to give our customers a prompt reply. Your suggestions of the emailbox address had been highly appreciated. Also thanks for you understanding.

As for the reseller in Japan, why don't try yourself, dear? LOL.

Samples ordered from us will be delivered promptly, never like our email box again.

Have a cool day!

lundman

07-13-07, 02:06 AM

As for the reseller in Japan, why don't try yourself, dear? LOL.

I am certain I could sell these on auctions in Japan, but I don't have money spare enough to buy and try :)

But the devices would really need to be able to switch to Japanese in the menus, which I do not think they have.

Having mounted the firmware, I could add it myself to curacao, but well.. there are more things to do out there, like watch movies :)

oldpainless68

07-13-07, 02:42 AM

More tests.......If I remember correctly, I think this file was posted by Mark in this thread as an M2TS file?

mediainfo:

Complete name : C:\Documents and Settings\K\My Documents\1\cr_cut.ts
Format : MPEG-1 Transport
Format/Family : MPEG-1
File size : 89.6 MiB
PlayTime : 34s 901ms
Bit rate : 22 Mbps

Audio #0
Codec : AC3
PlayTime : 34s 901ms
Bit rate : 512 Kbps
Bit rate mode : CBR
Channel(s) : 2 channels
Sampling rate : 44 KHz
ChannelPositions : L R

Audio #1
Codec : AC3
PlayTime : 34s 896ms
Bit rate : 112 Kbps
Bit rate mode : CBR
Channel(s) : 5 channels
Sampling rate : 48 KHz
ChannelPositions : Front: L C R, Rear: L R

Audio #2
Codec : AC3
PlayTime : 34s 720ms
Bit rate : 192 Kbps
Bit rate mode : CBR
Channel(s) : 2 channels
Sampling rate : 48 KHz
ChannelPositions : L R

Plays with no problems (but sometimes if you been playing another file, you need to switch the LimHD off and back on again - not clearing memory buffers - This has been reported to Jackie)

The LimHD detected audio track 0 and played it as DTS, so I'm guessing its HD audio?

K

Test Rig:

LimHD200i (firmware v0707)
HDMI output 720p
Coax

Hitachi PJ-TX200 HD projector
130" Screen (yes...sometimes size does matter!!)
Pioneer THX 7.1 VSX-1015
Mission 7.1 M3 Series

gendvd

07-13-07, 03:08 AM

Jackie

Did you get the 1080p MKV to TS sample?

K
not yet ,sorry~!

oldpainless68

07-13-07, 03:10 AM

not yet ,sorry~!

I emailed you the link to download it...

K

gendvd

07-13-07, 03:27 AM

Just to make sure before I get one of these, a few questions (I know some of this has been answered to some extent in other threads, but I would like if possible to get all the answers here):

1) Does this unit handle ALL BLU RAY RIPS (VC-1, mpeg4, mpeg2)?

2) Can it handle DTS HD Master Audio (found on all fox blu rays)

3) Can it handle HD DVD rips (.evo files)?

4) Does it support high bit rate transfer over a LAN?

5) I am in the US, anyone know approximately how long it would take to get the unit, I am guessing I have to get it from GenDVd in China?

I currently have the Tvix 4100 and it plays most of what I have but would like to get a unit that can "play it all, and not interested in MKV". Tvix is able to stream at high bit rates over the LAN, but can't play many of the blu ray rips and no .evo files.

Hello I am very glad to answer you.
The powerful embedded dual-core media Processor enables a high-Performance hardware level digital computing and decoding, which improves the real-time processing ability

It can use NTFS to support files over 4G in size, and synchronize subtitles on the basis of video file, reduce the bandwidth consumption problem when playing high bitrate video streams

Complete I/O Interface Ports - USB host ports(which can connect external USB HDDs, USB thumbdisks, USB CD/DVD-ROM Drive etc, )/USB device port(which can connect directly to a PC) and Ethernet network port.
Supports 1080p resolution, which can display a pixel for pixel reproduction of the 1080p (1920x1080) format, and achieve the best image quality that ever has.

Supports almost all media formats in use, including H.264 real-time decoding.

Good architecture design simplifies the work of Hard Disk Drive assembly and disassembly.

Complete interface solution for data communication and A/V connection ports.

limHD200i can work as a hi-capacity CD playe as it connect to your AV amplifiers (receivers) s) for home entertainment systems.

Design of push buttons on player itself allows you convenient operation even without remote controller.

Dynamic Color VFD Display improves the innovation and efficiency of operation.

It can support high bit rate transfer over a LAN.
If you want to know more about the products, please email to us:gendvd2000@yahoo.com.Glad to help you.

gendvd

07-13-07, 03:33 AM

gendvd

07-13-07, 03:35 AM

oldpainless68

07-13-07, 04:15 AM

Jackie....right, this may help with the 1080p MKV to TS.....

Media info:

Format : MPEG-4 Transport
Format/Family : MPEG-4
File size : 82.4 MiB
PlayTime : 59s 450ms
Bit rate : 12 Mbps

Video #0
Codec : AVC
Codec/Info : MPEG-4 AVC
Codec profile : High@L5.1
PlayTime : 59s 450ms
Bit rate : 11 Mbps
Width : 1920 pixels
Height : 800 pixels
Aspect ratio : 2.400
PixelAspectRatio : 1.000
DisplayAspectRatio : 2.400

Audio #0
Codec : AC3
Bit rate : 448 Kbps
Bit rate mode : CBR
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Rear: L R, Subwoofer
Sampling rate : 48 KHz

Also, I have sent you the link for the file.

Pass this onto Tomacro

K

oldpainless68

07-13-07, 05:13 AM

Right

Test files and info for 1080p MKV to TS are now with Jackie and Tomacro....lets see how longs this takes... :) :) :) :D :cool:

K

tschang13

07-13-07, 06:29 AM

Right

Test files and info for 1080p MKV to TS are now with Jackie and Tomacro....lets see how longs this takes... :) :) :) :D :cool:

K

OldPainless68, just want to say thank you for all your hard work and testing. I'm not seriously considering to buy the LimHD unit (maybe later), but find your conversion methods useful in other ways. Thanks again.

oldpainless68

07-13-07, 06:42 AM

OldPainless68, just want to say thank you for all your hard work and testing. I'm not seriously considering to buy the LimHD unit (maybe later), but find your conversion methods useful in other ways. Thanks again.

Glad to have helped...

K

tschang13

07-13-07, 07:52 AM

Kevin,

I know this is a dumb question, but can u post detailed instructions on how to convert 720p MKV to TS using MKV2TS? (I've seen your instructions for MKV to AVI using MKV2VFR). Want to try to convert a few MKV files to TS to do some testing. (I did see the download link for latest MKV2TS version 0.84). Thanks.

oldpainless68

07-13-07, 08:32 AM

Ok...

Download the latest mkv2ts that I've posted....

1 Unzip
2 double click _elecard_un_filter.bat in MKV2TS\tools\filter-mkv2ts
3 double click MKV2TS.exe in MKV2TS
4 click MKV Video folder button (top left)
5 locate your MKV and select
6 press convert
7 Make a coffee/tea and 30-45 minutes later.......
8 Play your new TS file....

K

HRTraveler

07-13-07, 09:31 AM

[QUOTE=Hitomacro]

You can also leave your question in the AVS message to me?
Hope that will save you time writing an email again!

I have received your email and replied with the info you requested.

Thank you.

HRTraveler

07-13-07, 09:50 AM

You can email to us:gendvd2000@yahoo.com we will be glad to help you.Jackie

Jackie,

I sent you a copy of my reply to Fan Zhang.

Dave

oldpainless68

07-13-07, 10:05 AM

Version .85 of MKV2TS with corrected files....

http://rapidshare.com/files/42690593/MKV2TS_V.85_withc_corrected_files.rar.html

The process is speeded up as it connects both audio and video in the 1st graph - basically removing a mux and remux cycle.

Run the unreg.bat in tool\filters and away you go....

K

conker2007

07-13-07, 01:11 PM

TOMACRO web update:

OnlineForm => Download Center

Contact => Add classified MAILs

dobeman

07-13-07, 01:23 PM

The limHD200i supports the following popular Media formats:
　
　
　 1) Video formats:

High-Definition formats

MPEG2-HD（High Definition): .mpg, .tp, .ts
WMV-HD/VC-1
H.264
Compressed formats

MPEG-1/2/4
WMV
Divx & XviD
DVD .ISO & .VOB
2) Music formats:

MP3
AAC (Advanced Audio Coding)
WAV or WAVE
WMA
OGG
3) Photo formats:

BMP
JPG or JPEG
6 Display Device Types:

1) TV types:

NTSC (480i / 480p)
PAL (576i / 576p)
HDTV (720p /1080i/1080p)
Plasma resolutions (1366*768, 1280*768)
2) PC standards:

PC standards-VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA

　
　
　
　
　

I have seen this before, but can anyone who has a unit actually verify my questions above. My Tvix 4100 is "supposed" to support MPEG4 and VC-1, but in terms of blu rips it just can't handle them. So anyone who has tried these please verify. Or I can upload a sample, but how do I do that exactly.
1) How do I chop a piece of the file off?
2) Where do I upload it to?

oldpainless68

07-13-07, 01:43 PM

[QUOTE]Originally Posted by dobeman
Just to make sure before I get one of these, a few questions (I know some of this has been answered to some extent in other threads, but I would like if possible to get all the answers here):

1) Does this unit handle ALL BLU RAY RIPS (VC-1, mpeg4, mpeg2)?

Yes...as so far that I have found

2) Can it handle DTS HD Master Audio (found on all fox blu rays)

Dont know...but I've tried a few that media info reports as AC3, the LimHD picks up as DTS, so suspect so.

3) Can it handle HD DVD rips (.evo files)?

Dont know....upload a file and I'll test it

4) Does it support high bit rate transfer over a LAN?

No, not yet, but SMB/NFS is still being tweaked, I think they will get there

5) I am in the US, anyone know approximately how long it would take to get the unit, I am guessing I have to get it from GenDVd in China?

Nope, im UK

I currently have the Tvix 4100 and it plays most of what I have but would like to get a unit that can "play it all, and not interested in MKV". Tvix is able to stream at high bit rates over the LAN, but can't play many of the blu ray rips and no .evo files.

Hope that helps

K

russland

07-13-07, 02:43 PM

I currently have the Tvix 4100 and it plays most of what I have but would like to get a unit that can "play it all, and not interested in MKV". Tvix is able to stream at high bit rates over the LAN, but can't play many of the blu ray rips and no .evo files.

Keep in mind that Dvico promised to implement the same functionality/performance as limHD has.
So, if you find such a file then don't hesitate to open a ticket in their support database.
I know that NetGear with the same hardware already supports basic MKV, so let's see how others catch up.

Also, I think that Tomacro can make you sure that they will support everything others do.

Abbas

07-13-07, 07:23 PM

Anyone know what shipping company GenDVD uses to shipout the Lim2000? I ordered mine and they sent me a tracking number but I dont know which company they used.

LianLi

07-13-07, 08:20 PM

Anyone know what shipping company GenDVD uses to shipout the Lim2000? I ordered mine and they sent me a tracking number but I dont know which company they used.

http://www.tnt.com/

Johnny

07-13-07, 09:56 PM

The limHD200i supports the following popular Media formats:
　
　
　 1) Video formats:

DVD .ISO & .VOB
　
　

Can someone confirm that the unit does indeed play DVD ISOs? I've heard conflicting information regarding this.

gendvd

07-13-07, 09:59 PM

Jackie,

I sent you a copy of my reply to Fan Zhang.

Dave
yea! I get it.

patja

07-14-07, 02:06 AM

Anyone know if these are available at retail outlets in China? I'm going to be in Beijing next month and would like to seek one out if they are.

oldpainless68

07-14-07, 02:25 AM

Can someone confirm that the unit does indeed play DVD ISOs? I've heard conflicting information regarding this.

Vob yes, DVD-ISO is comming.

K

Hitomacro

07-14-07, 02:43 AM

Anyone know if these are available at retail outlets in China? I'm going to be in Beijing next month and would like to seek one out if they are.
Hi, patja,
Thank you much for you interest in our product.
This is our agent in Beijing, China. Please refer to
www.udtv.cn

Feel free to contact us to see if we can do something for you!

Regards
Fan
Tomacro Tech.

oldpainless68

07-14-07, 02:48 AM

Tomacro Tech

Can you confirm that you have recieved the 1080p MKV to TS test file I sent to Jackie/GenDVD?

K

Hitomacro

07-14-07, 03:07 AM

Tomacro Tech

Can you confirm that you have recieved the 1080p MKV to TS test file I sent to Jackie/GenDVD?

K

Thanks again for all your help these days!

I saw your post yesterday about this 1080p MKV to TS test, but I am not sure whether Jackie had sent the file to us or not!
I am on weekend today, and I need to check next Monday. I will get you back once I am back to work.

Sorry for the delay :D :D :D I know you are always kind you won't blame me.
BTW, call me fan or Miss Zhang if you like.

Regards
Fan
Tomacro Tech.

oldpainless68

07-14-07, 03:11 AM

Thanks again for all your help these days!

I saw your post yesterday about this 1080p MKV to TS test, but I am not sure whether Jackie had sent the file to us or not!
I am on weekend today, and I need to check next Monday. I will get you back once I am back to work.

Sorry for the delay :D :D :D I know you are always kind you won't blame me.
BTW, call me fan or Miss Zhang if you like.

Regards
Fan
Tomacro Tech.

Fan

Many thanks...let me know Monday, as I think all that's required for the 1080p MKV to TS to work proberly is a simple (ish) firmware tweak....based on 0707

The 1080p MKV to TS file's play and are in perfect audio/video sync, but I get minor image shudder and minor image breakup...so should be an easy fix IMO.

Regards

K

gendvd

07-14-07, 08:20 AM

Tomacro Tech

Can you confirm that you have recieved the 1080p MKV to TS test file I sent to Jackie/GenDVD?

K

Hello, Kevin
Not yet. could you please upload your test file to our FTP SITE?
ftp://210.51.174.72/

oldpainless68

07-14-07, 08:27 AM

Hello, Kevin
Not yet. could you please upload your test file to our FTP SITE?
ftp://210.51.174.72/

Jackie

the file has been uploaded to the FTP - let me know if more test 1080p MKV to TS files are needed.

K

Bxz

07-14-07, 02:04 PM

Does anyone try the Tomacro with HP Media Vault? It'll be nice if they work together.

oldpainless68

07-14-07, 02:46 PM

Does anyone try the Tomacro with HP Media Vault? It'll be nice if they work together.

You lost me on that one.........

K

Bxz

07-14-07, 03:23 PM

it's basically a network storage supporting media streaming, someone on the TViX HD thread is also asking for the possibility to work, as far as I know the HP works with DLink DSM-520 HD media player.

http://reviews.cnet.com/external-hard-drives/hp-media-vault-mv2020/4505-3190_7-32104518.html?tag=prod.txt.1

Johnny

07-14-07, 05:19 PM

Vob yes, DVD-ISO is comming.

K

Isn't it a bit misleading for gendvd to say "The limHD200i supports the following popular Media formats:" and list DVD ISO when apparently it doesn't support it? What other formats in post #943 does it not actually support? I'm just trying to get a clear picture of what it definitely plays and what it doesn't play. I'm not really interested in "wishlist" features that Tomacro may add at a later date. Also, when you say VOB do you mean IFO/VOB or just plain VOB files?

gendvd

07-14-07, 11:08 PM

Isn't it a bit misleading for gendvd to say "The limHD200i supports the following popular Media formats:" and list DVD ISO when apparently it doesn't support it? What other formats in post #943 does it not actually support? I'm just trying to get a clear picture of what it definitely plays and what it doesn't play. I'm not really interested in "wishlist" features that Tomacro may add at a later date. Also, when you say VOB do you mean IFO/VOB or just plain VOB files?
Hello!I am sorry that I mislead you. At present LimHD200i still can not sopport DVD ISO but Tomacro has promised in the following version it will support ISO.It now can support VOB, but the subtitle is not available.

gendvd

07-14-07, 11:13 PM

Jackie

the file has been uploaded to the FTP - let me know if more test 1080p MKV to TS files are needed.

K
Hello! I have test the file. It can play fluently,and the sound is AV3 , sounds good.But there must be some production problems of the file for the screen is full of mosaic .

gendvd

07-14-07, 11:30 PM

Anyone know what shipping company GenDVD uses to shipout the Lim2000? I ordered mine and they sent me a tracking number but I dont know which company they used.

Dear Abbas,
At present, your player tracking info on the ems:
CT114174242CN
Timing Site Status
　 2007-07-14 18:41:00 City of Yantai Posting
　 2007-07-14 19:19:04 City of Yantai Arrival at Sorting Center
　 2007-07-14 20:02:36 City of Yantai Despatch from Sorting Center
After 2-3 days, your package tracking info will be available on TNT
http://www.tnt.com.cn/
Usually it will take 4-5 days you receive it.

Abbas

07-15-07, 02:45 AM

Dear Abbas,
At present, your player tracking info on the ems:
CT114174242CN
Timing Site Status
　 2007-07-14 18:41:00 City of Yantai Posting
　 2007-07-14 19:19:04 City of Yantai Arrival at Sorting Center
　 2007-07-14 20:02:36 City of Yantai Despatch from Sorting Center
After 2-3 days, your package tracking info will be available on TNT
http://www.tnt.com.cn/
Usually it will take 4-5 days you receive it.

Thank you for the update, I could not get the tracking off that website.

oldpainless68

07-15-07, 02:57 AM

Hello! I have test the file. It can play fluently,and the sound is AV3 , sounds good.But there must be some production problems of the file for the screen is full of mosaic .

Hi Jackie

No, the file is fine, if you play in PowerDVD BD etc.....its the LimHD which is producing the mosaic, but as you can see it plays very smooth....so, I think with a simple firmware tweak, the LiMHD should be able to play 1080p MKV>TS with no problems....be sure to pass the file on to Tomacro for testing...

K

Abbas

07-15-07, 03:08 AM

What is the best playable HD format type for this unit?

oldpainless68

07-15-07, 03:14 AM

What is the best playable HD format type for this unit?

Not sure really what you mean....I've had MPEG2 upto 65mbps, AVC upto 40mbps etc...it plays VC1, and just about anything .....1080p or 720p. TS, AVI, DivX, M2TS etc........

There still some tweaking to be done, which IS being done....so, happy bunny.

Abbas

07-15-07, 04:04 AM

What I mean is what is the best file type to give you the best resolution?

What software do you use to convert to MPEG 2, AVC and VC-1? I am having a hard time finding a good software program.

oldpainless68

07-15-07, 04:13 AM

What I mean is what is the best file type to give you the best resolution?

What software do you use to convert to MPEG 2, AVC and VC-1? I am having a hard time finding a good software program.

Ok, your talking about a container.....makes no difference to the quality. Its the video and audio file that dictate the image and sound quality....some containers allow different combinations. Probably at the moment, and MKV container is the most flexiable, but no players support level 5.1 (however, I've posted two methods for 720p MKV's to TS or AVI so they play on the LimHD, and we are working on 1080p MKV to TS at the moment).

So, AVI, TS, M2TS can all hold AC3, DTS, MPEG-2/1, VC1, H.264, AVC etc at either 720p or 1080p.

Firstly, why convert?....tell me what the file types are and I'll tell you if they will play on the LimHD......converting is a last resort as you ALWAYS lose quality.

Hope that helps.

K

Abbas

07-15-07, 04:50 AM

Ok, your talking about a container.....makes no difference to the quality. Its the video and audio file that dictate the image and sound quality....some containers allow different combinations. Probably at the moment, and MKV container is the most flexiable, but no players support level 5.1 (however, I've posted two methods for 720p MKV's to TS or AVI so they play on the LimHD, and we are working on 1080p MKV to TS at the moment).

So, AVI, TS, M2TS can all hold AC3, DTS, MPEG-2/1, VC1, H.264, AVC etc at either 720p or 1080p.

Firstly, why convert?....tell me what the file types are and I'll tell you if they will play on the LimHD......converting is a last resort as you ALWAYS lose quality.

Hope that helps.

K

All my files are in Quicktime. It seems like when I convert to anything else, I am losing the quality. I do have a Mac in case you were wondering but I can run Windows on it too. If the Lim2000 ran Quicktime files, I would have no problems. This is reason that I need to convert...

oldpainless68

07-15-07, 04:56 AM

All my files are in Quicktime. It seems like when I convert to anything else, I am losing the quality. I do have a Mac in case you were wondering but I can run Windows on it too. If the Lim2000 ran Quicktime files, I would have no problems. This is reason that I need to convert...

Upload a sample onto rapidshare and I'll download and test for you....I've tried mov files and all seems ok...but to make double sure, I'll test what you upload...

Hope that helps.

K

oldpainless68

07-15-07, 05:11 AM

Ok....as a backup....I've downloaded..

http://www.apple.com/trailers/disney/thegameplan/hd/...1080p version...I'll test and report back.

Here's the mediainfo...

Format : QuickTime
Format/Info : Quictime movie
Format/Family : MPEG-4
File size : 176 MiB
PlayTime : 2mn 30s
Bit rate : 9836 Kbps
StreamSize : 93.6 KiB
Movie name : The Game Plan
Movie name/More : In theaters 2007
Encoded date : UTC 2007-07-14 00:31:43
Tagged date : UTC 2007-07-14 00:31:58
Copyright : © 2007 Walt Disney Pictures. All Rights Reserved
Comment : Encoded and delivered by apple.com/trailers/

Video #0
Codec : H.264
Codec/Info : H.264 (3GPP)
PlayTime : 2mn 30s
Bit rate : 9733 Kbps
Width : 1920 pixels
Height : 816 pixels
Aspect ratio : 2.35
Frame rate : 23.976 fps
Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.254
StreamSize : 174 MiB
Encoded date : UTC 2007-07-08 00:28:37
Tagged date : UTC 2007-07-14 00:31:58

Audio #0
Codec : AAC
Codec/Family : AAC
PlayTime : 2mn 30s
Bit rate : 98 Kbps
Bit rate mode : CBR
Channel(s) : 2 channels
Resolution : 16 bits
StreamSize : 1.75 MiB
Encoded date : UTC 2007-07-08 00:28:39
Tagged date : UTC 2007-07-14 00:31:58

K

phew

07-15-07, 08:08 AM

I installed NFS onto a linux box and the LimHD now shows proper 64 bit file access.

The files display on the LimHD GUI with the correct file-size....unfortunately I can't get them to play -just freezes the unit-, (maybe something to do with my lack of linux knowledge in setting it up)

Has anyone got a NFS share working yet?
Further to my being unable to play files over a NFS network yet being able to see them on the LimHD GUI; it turns out that because I had the server unit connected via a 100/1000 switch, even while I had the server set to the lowest MTU value, it caused me problems.

Setting it up so that both server/LimHD connections fed into my 10/100 router allows me to see and play the files over a NFS connection now, and the correct file sizes are picked up by the LimHD in NFS mode.

dp70

07-15-07, 03:13 PM

Some useful tips on optimizing NFS performance (http://nfs.sourceforge.net/nfs-howto/ar01s05.html)...

Jomomma

07-15-07, 07:06 PM

I have not seen mentioned whether or not the limHD200i has a browser, or works with the web-based media streaming. I know the Syabas browser ain't full featured, but with so many people out there using OXLY ~BOX, OpenShowcenter, and other similar backends, it works pretty well. Particularly people who would like a drop-in replacement for a Pinnacle of Buffalo that don't do h.264 and hidef. The other advantage is that you can do your own user interface for your media using PHP and Apache, or customize FOSS software like OpenShowCenter.

Am I the only one who just wants a drop-in replacement for a Pinnacle Show Center type box that will work with my existing server, but adds all the additional codecs and containers?

Abbas

07-15-07, 10:25 PM

Upload a sample onto rapidshare and I'll download and test for you....I've tried mov files and all seems ok...but to make double sure, I'll test what you upload...

Hope that helps.

K

Here are two samples:

http://rapidshare.com/files/43151620/test2.mov

http://rapidshare.com/files/43154478/test3.mov

thank you,

Abbas

gendvd

07-16-07, 01:24 AM

Configuration Note of limHD200i NFS:
NFS (Network File System) is a mechanism that connects the division (directory) of the remote host to the local system by the network. Users can operate the Division (directory) of the remote host through the network file system support, in the local system like operate the local branch.

The realization of Linux NFS environment includes two aspects: First, the Linux server NFS server support; 2 the goal system limHD200i’s NFS client support.

1. The configurations of Linux NFS server
Login in Linux as root, edit the shared directory configuration file under / etc directory, and pointing to the shared directory and its competence and so on. Implement the following documents / etc / exports: # vi / etc / exports
　
In the document, insert the following : / home / user / nfs 192.168 .*.* (rw, sync, no_root_squash) / / user as linux user directory, and user need to build nfs folder under user directory, then save and withdrawal.

The Added contents indicates : Allow ip address range visit / home / work directory in 192.168 .*.* computer as reading and writing authority .
/ Home / user / nfs are also known as the server output shared directory.

The parameters meaning within the brackets is described as follows:
rw : read / write access, the parameter of read-only authority is ro; Sync : you can also use async to write data into memory and hard disk Synchronously, at this time the data will be saved temporarily in memory and immediately be written in the hard disk.
No_root_squash : NFS server shared directory user attributes, If the user is root, then this directory has root privileges.
　
Then use the following command to start the port mapping :
# / etc / rc.d / init.d / portmap start
Finally start NFS services performing the following orders, at this time NFS will activate daemons, and then started listening Client's request :
# /etc/rc.d/init.d/nfs start 　
Users also can restart Linux server, automatically activate the NFS services.
After the NFS server is started, also you need to examine firewall settings of the Linux server (generally you need close firewall services) ensure that you do not shield NFS using port and the mainframe which allows communications, mainly checks Linux server iptables, ipchains options’ establishment and / etc / hosts.deny and / etc / hosts.allow document.
We firstly do loop testing for NFS server in the Linux server in order to verify whether the shared directory can be visited. Run the following order in Linux server: # mount - t nfs 192.168.18.106 :
/ home / user / nfs / mnt / nfs / / you need to build nfs directory in mnt
# ls / mnt
Orders will mount NFS export shared directory 0f Linux server to / mnt directory, so if NFS normally works, you are able to see the contents of / home / user / nfs shared directory in / mnt directory.
2, limHD200i-configuration
In the network configuration options NFS configuration, the screen will pop up a soft keyboard, installed Linux servers Ip and shared directory, such as : "192.168.18.106 : / home / user / nfs. "

You can delete the former IP and its path through selecting Back in the screen, you can input IP addresses and path through selecting numbers or alphabets from top to bottom, then press enter to set withdrawal.
Then select Settings static IP or DHCP dynamic to get IP then reboot the system, and choose network NFS on the main interface in the access to share the film on net.

Screen shots will be available soon.

oldpainless68

07-16-07, 02:00 AM

Here are two samples:

http://rapidshare.com/files/43151620/test2.mov

http://rapidshare.com/files/43154478/test3.mov

thank you,

Abbas

Ok...tested, never seen these video codecs before..HDV2 & HDV6? I could get MOV3 (HDV6 video codec) to play with video on my PC....

The 1080p mov from Apple played perferct on the LimHD:

Mediainfo:

Format : QuickTime
Format/Info : Quictime movie
Format/Family : MPEG-4
File size : 176 MiB
PlayTime : 2mn 30s
Bit rate : 9836 Kbps
StreamSize : 93.6 KiB
Movie name : The Game Plan
Movie name/More : In theaters 2007
Encoded date : UTC 2007-07-14 00:31:43
Tagged date : UTC 2007-07-14 00:31:58
Copyright : © 2007 Walt Disney Pictures. All Rights Reserved
Comment : Encoded and delivered by apple.com/trailers/

Video #0
Codec : H.264
Codec/Info : H.264 (3GPP)
PlayTime : 2mn 30s
Bit rate : 9733 Kbps
Width : 1920 pixels
Height : 816 pixels
Aspect ratio : 2.35
Frame rate : 23.976 fps
Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.254
StreamSize : 174 MiB
Encoded date : UTC 2007-07-08 00:28:37
Tagged date : UTC 2007-07-14 00:31:58

Audio #0
Codec : AAC
Codec/Family : AAC
PlayTime : 2mn 30s
Bit rate : 98 Kbps
Bit rate mode : CBR
Channel(s) : 2 channels
Resolution : 16 bits
StreamSize : 1.75 MiB
Encoded date : UTC 2007-07-08 00:28:39
Tagged date : UTC 2007-07-14 00:31:58

Your files, no go:

Format : QuickTime
Format/Info : Quictime movie
Format/Family : MPEG-4
File size : 71.7 MiB
PlayTime : 18s 284ms
Bit rate : 33 Mbps
StreamSize : 2.53 MiB
Encoded date : UTC 2007-07-15 18:50:28
Tagged date : UTC 2007-07-15 18:51:08

Video #0
Codec : hdv6
PlayTime : 18s 284ms
Bit rate : 31 Mbps
Width : 1440 pixels
Height : 1080 pixels
Aspect ratio : 4/3
Frame rate : 29.970 fps
StreamSize : 68.3 MiB
Encoded date : UTC 2007-07-15 18:50:28
Tagged date : UTC 2007-07-15 18:51:08

Audio #0
Codec : PCM
PlayTime : 18s 284ms
Bit rate : 384 Kbps
Channel(s) : 2 channels
Resolution : 16 bits
StreamSize : 857 KiB
Encoded date : UTC 2007-07-15 18:50:28
Tagged date : UTC 2007-07-15 18:51:08

I dont think it's the bitrate, as I've had files upto 65mbps.....but it's the video codec. Are all your movies in HDV6/2?

K

oldpainless68

07-16-07, 03:12 AM

Another update on 0707:

Picture (photo/jpeg) playback with zoom and scroll is now fixed and works perfect....tested upto 8 megapixels

K

gendvd

07-16-07, 03:42 AM

Hi Jackie

No, the file is fine, if you play in PowerDVD BD etc.....its the LimHD which is producing the mosaic, but as you can see it plays very smooth....so, I think with a simple firmware tweak, the LiMHD should be able to play 1080p MKV>TS with no problems....be sure to pass the file on to Tomacro for testing...

K

Yes , Kevin, you are right. we tested it on PC, the file played is normally without any mosaic.
The file has been sent to Tomacro engineer in this morning. Thank you very much for your all of hard works for us.

Regards
Jackie

oldpainless68

07-16-07, 04:20 AM