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post #1 of 16
12/13/09 at 1:11am
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I'm using win7 (32bit), Catalyst 9.11, ATI 4670. I can't get proper DXVA playback on any H264 or VC-1 videos. All I get is a green screen with audio. If I turn off DXVA the video plays but at 100% cpu usage.

DXVA_checker shows that the modes are supported. GraphStudio also shows the correct graph as mentioned in "7600 HA working" thread... that is
MKV -> Haali Splitter -> MPC decoder -> EVR renderer or
MKV -> Haali Splitter -> Microsoft decoder -> EVR renderer

Any suggestions would be appreciated I'm having sleepless nights trying to fix this.
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post #2 of 16
12/21/09 at 11:36pm
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Even tried a fresh install of WinXP SP2... Using MPC-HC it says "Playing DXVA" but it doesn't play! Checking the filter it says "H264 bitstream ..."
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post #3 of 16
12/22/09 at 12:29am
Post a screenshot of what dxva checker shows please?

Sounds like an old and venerable ATI bug: acceleration being disabled for no good reason. Usually pretty easy to re-enable with the right tweak.
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post #4 of 16
12/22/09 at 12:48am
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I will update once I get home.
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post #5 of 16
12/22/09 at 11:24pm
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This is on WinXP SP2.

DXVA Checker #1


After clicking on the "unknown" resolution and selecting "check resolution"


Video acceleration settings


Opening a MKV file


Attempting to play the file


Media Info:
Code:
General
Complete name                    : E:\\MyVideos\\BD\\Bolt [BD].mkv
Format                           : Matroska
File size                        : 18.4 GiB
Duration                         : 1h 36mn
Overall bit rate                 : 27.4 Mbps
Encoded date                     : UTC 2009-07-11 12:52:02
Writing application              : mkvmerge v2.9.5 ('Tu es le seul') built on Jun  7 2009 11:07:07
Writing library                  : libebml v0.7.7 + libmatroska v0.8.1

Video
ID                               : 2
Format                           : AVC
Format/Info                      : Advanced Video Codec
Format profile                   : High@L4.1
Format settings, CABAC           : Yes
Format settings, ReFrames        : 4 frames
Muxing mode                      : Container profile=Unknown@0.0
Codec ID                         : V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC
Duration                         : 1h 36mn
Width                            : 1 920 pixels
Height                           : 1 080 pixels
Display aspect ratio             : 16:9
Frame rate                       : 23.976 fps
Resolution                       : 8 bits
Colorimetry                      : 4:2:0
Scan type                        : Progressive
Language                         : English
Color primaries                  : BT.709-5, BT.1361, IEC 61966-2-4, SMPTE RP177
Transfer characteristics         : BT.709-5, BT.1361
Matrix coefficients              : BT.709-5, BT.1361, IEC 61966-2-4 709, SMPTE RP177

Audio
ID                               : 1
Format                           : FLAC
Format/Info                      : Free Lossless Audio Codec
Codec ID                         : A_FLAC
Duration                         : 1h 36mn
Bit rate mode                    : Variable
Channel(s)                       : 6 channels
Sampling rate                    : 48.0 KHz
Resolution                       : 24 bits
Writing library                  : libFLAC 1.2.0 (UTC 2007-07-15)
Language                         : English
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post #6 of 16
12/23/09 at 7:07am
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post #7 of 16
12/23/09 at 12:17pm
Urrrgh, unfortunately my idea was wrong - it's exposing all the correct DXVA modes. Really strange it doesn't work with both XP and Win7 (win7 is usually better on that front, especially for h264 acceleration).

It's not AGP is it?

Oh, and do you get acceleration with any other files? Particularly SD?
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post #8 of 16
12/23/09 at 3:51pm
Dumb question, but have you installed DirectX?
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post #9 of 16
12/23/09 at 10:22pm
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I bought a LG BD/HD-DVD rom and the HIS Radeon 4670 in June. Installation was straight forward - played my first BD after updating PowerDVD 7.3

DXVA has been working ever since then until recently. No windows updates done or new software installed.

@arfster, the card is PCIe. It seems as if DXVA is broken even for SD.
@Starsky, I have directx installed and even tried the directx updates.

I'm thinking of returning this card since it's still under warranty. I hope they take it back
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post #10 of 16
12/23/09 at 11:55pm
I have had problems with the Haali Splitter, no video or a
green screen. A deinstall, cleanout of the registry and reinstall
fixed it for me.
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post #11 of 16
12/23/09 at 11:57pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tong Chia View Post

I have had problems with the Haali Splitter, no video or a
green screen. A deinstall, cleanout of the registry and reinstall
fixed it for me.

After un-installing, how do I clean out the registry?
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post #12 of 16
12/24/09 at 12:00am
Quote:
Originally Posted by tmavs View Post

After un-installing, how do I clean out the registry?

Crap cleaner http://www.ccleaner.com/

Strongly suggest you back up the registry before doing so.
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post #13 of 16
12/25/09 at 12:29am
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Uninstalling/reinstalling Haali splitter didn't work
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post #14 of 16
12/25/09 at 9:27am
I'm using win7 64bit, with Cat 9.11, and an ATI 4650, and have DXVA playback of avc encoded videos. I just use MPC-HC (32bit, latest stable release) without Haali Renderer (apparently it's difficult to get completely rid of?). I use the internal components and EVR Custom Pres with bi-cubic resizing.
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post #15 of 16
12/25/09 at 9:30am
The MPC-HC thread at doom9 is a good place to check for problems/solutions. You may also want to check the AMD catalyst forum - there have been mentions of the green screen on playback problem there recently.
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post #16 of 16
12/25/09 at 9:32am
EDIT: links.

I've found this site good for setting up MPC-HC for DXVA:

http://nunnally.ahmygoddess.net/watc...os-using-dxva/

http://nunnally.ahmygoddess.net/all-...ic-homecinema/

The doom9 forum MPC-HC developers thread is here (if you think you've found a bug, could be worth a post):

http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=123537
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