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post #871 of 1584
6/7/12 at 8:15am
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i had the same issue in beginning, when i decide to remove "ask" the password on w7 in workgroups, i have access total access to it, except now i have a #c #d #f that are my hard drive but and i can't access them.

I did the same thing and got the same results BUT I also created a folder on my win7 server titled "mounts" and then used the "disk management" tool to add a symlink to each drive within that "mounts" folder and now everything is easily accessible from one point. This also makes dealing with the drives easier across the network as I can just map a single drive letter from my normal PC to the mounts folder as well smile.gif

Previously on drives that I could not access I had to add the user EVERYONE under the security tab in order to gain access, even with "Password Protect" turned off.

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post #872 of 1584
6/7/12 at 8:29am
well, this is weird, i enable NFS in mac lion, using wireless and micca shows NFS/autoscan/ my movies and plays very well .mts .mov .m4v etc , and now it also sees my previous w7 HANEWIN configuration 192.168.1.128 .nfs but can show any file from w7.

questions
1- i made a wrong configuration in hanewin (but xbmc see it in htpc same pc )
2- NFS doesn't support ntfs format
3- xbmc doesnt see mac osx lion server
4- in lion cannot share a external hd (kernel export failed, not support by fstype, ufsd_NTFS" (readdir)
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post #873 of 1584
6/7/12 at 11:21am
Anybody has any recent communication with Jack@Micca or any Micca rep? Left an EP950 for the recall in Fairfax and multiple emails through Amazon are still unanswered. No replacement received.
Are they on vacation maybe?
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post #874 of 1584
6/8/12 at 1:01pm
It's been awful quiet in here - haven't heard from Jack in a while and no word on any updates.
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post #875 of 1584
6/8/12 at 2:08pm
I cannot get DTS-MA to play at all. Everytime I try to play a title with DTS-MA, the video stutters terribly. This doesn't matter if the 24p mode is on or off, it stutters and doesn't play any audio. I have the HDMI set to RAW, when set to AUTO it just outputs PCM. Am I the only one that can't play DTS-MA? Oh and my Micca has recently started to freeze on boot almost every other time I turn it on now... Very annoying.
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post #876 of 1584
6/8/12 at 3:56pm
Search in this thread for how to get it to work, there was a trick posted. I have also begun turning my Micca on before EVERYTHING else and letting it get completely booted up, then the AVR gets power and then the JVC gets power. Doing everthing in this order gives me DTS-MA and 24p while watching movies. When I go into the menu it goes back to 60 like it supposed to.

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post #877 of 1584
6/8/12 at 6:51pm
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Originally Posted by eagle_2 View Post

It's been awful quiet in here - haven't heard from Jack in a while and no word on any updates.

I agree. May be there are quiet because they are looking into replacing Realtek since there are rumors that they are not longer making the 1185 / 1186 chips.
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post #878 of 1584
6/9/12 at 9:04am
best player i ever had
almost 2 months use and is working perfectly.

just had 2 more blu-ray 3D titles and its absolutely brilliant, i guess some have more lucky than others, or the configuration is more appropriate in some cases, i read the manual over and over, countless times and try every single config possible to make sure what does what.

it works with a mouse
it works with a keyboard
it works with crossover cable connect to a pc
it works sharing movies in workgroups from windows
it works from nfs using a NAS

the micca is a stunning machine.
i have 9 terabytes full with 7tb of blu-rays connect to it , and it takes about 3 minutes to get ready from a cold start, after that is blazing fast .
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post #879 of 1584
6/9/12 at 9:32am
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Originally Posted by canton160 View Post

best player i ever had
almost 2 months use and is working perfectly.
just had 2 more blu-ray 3D titles and its absolutely brilliant, i guess some have more lucky than others, or the configuration is more appropriate in some cases, i read the manual over and over, countless times and try every single config possible to make sure what does what.
it works with a mouse
it works with a keyboard
it works with crossover cable connect to a pc
it works sharing movies in workgroups from windows
it works from nfs using a NAS
the micca is a stunning machine.
i have 9 terabytes full with 7tb of blu-rays connect to it , and it takes about 3 minutes to get ready from a cold start, after that is blazing fast .

Still no jukebox working for it
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post #880 of 1584
6/9/12 at 12:04pm
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Originally Posted by mrfattbill View Post

Search in this thread for how to get it to work, there was a trick posted. I have also begun turning my Micca on before EVERYTHING else and letting it get completely booted up, then the AVR gets power and then the JVC gets power. Doing everthing in this order gives me DTS-MA and 24p while watching movies. When I go into the menu it goes back to 60 like it supposed to.
Bill

I've already done that, I don't even need 24p on as my tv doesn't do it. No matter what DTS-MA doesn't play.
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post #881 of 1584
6/9/12 at 2:51pm
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Originally Posted by jmmoose View Post

I've already done that, I don't even need 24p on as my tv doesn't do it. No matter what DTS-MA doesn't play.

"Panasonic tc-p42s2 HDMI inputs don't work anymore?"

is this your tv ?
its difficult how to guess why you don't have dts-ma? how about some explanation regarding your equipment and connections?

1- you need hdmi 1.3 or 1.4
2-you need av receiver to decode dts-ma
3- you need a bu-ray with dts-ma track
4- you need to rip a blu -ray using dvdfab or anydvd using a pc/mac to a hard drive (try a iso uncompressed blu-ray 1:1)
5- micca don't decode anything, including dta-ma , micca is sending the audio and the video to the av receiver in bitstreaming.

if you don't provide any details about your hardware and connections its useless saying you don't have dts-ma in micca.

looking forward to hear from you
regards
canton
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post #882 of 1584
6/10/12 at 2:00pm
i was able to put NFS working in MICCA EP950 and playing blu-ray in perfect conditions

you need

pc w7 > cat5 > router
micca > cat5 >router (my router is linksys e4200)
hanewin software (trial 30 days)
firewall > turn off

1- turn off windows firewall

2-install hanewin > go to NFS > increase max streaming to 65355 > apply > go to export > edit export file > example: k:\ -readonly > restart server (k:\ is your hard drive)

3- go to micca > file manager >nfs > autoscan > and your hard drive will show up( example what you will see : k( your .pc. ip. address).nfs

important

A) sharing internal hard drive in hanewin from pc to micca every iso blu-ray 1:1 will be streaming 100% with subtitles

B) sharing external hard drive 2.0/ 3.0 in hanewin from pc to micca every dvd with dolby digital, music , etc will be streaming 100% except BLU-RAYS ISO..... it will shutter from external usb connect to pc

C) NFS dont support JUKEBOX

currently I'm testing with a crossover cable pc to micca , and at later date, i will test with a lian-li ex503 streaming blu-ray from external esata enclosure.


note: using NFS for mac osx lion (ethernet >router)for sharing files from external hard drive is limited by apple .
Edited by canton160 - 6/10/12 at 2:20pm
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post #883 of 1584
6/10/12 at 8:26pm
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Originally Posted by canton160 View Post

"Panasonic tc-p42s2 HDMI inputs don't work anymore?"
is this your tv ?
its difficult how to guess why you don't have dts-ma? how about some explanation regarding your equipment and connections?
1- you need hdmi 1.3 or 1.4
2-you need av receiver to decode dts-ma
3- you need a bu-ray with dts-ma track
4- you need to rip a blu -ray using dvdfab or anydvd using a pc/mac to a hard drive (try a iso uncompressed blu-ray 1:1)
5- micca don't decode anything, including dta-ma , micca is sending the audio and the video to the av receiver in bitstreaming.
if you don't provide any details about your hardware and connections its useless saying you don't have dts-ma in micca.
looking forward to hear from you
regards
canton

I know what is required to play DTS-MA or Dolby TruHD...

Like I said before, when DTS-MA is supposed to be passed through from the Micca, the video stutters terribly. There isn't even any sound emitted because the video is being played back so slowly. I've been trying to troubleshoot it but I have not succeeded obviously. I'm assuming that the firmware needs to be updated to fix this. I'm wondering when/If that will happen.
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post #884 of 1584
6/10/12 at 8:53pm
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Originally Posted by jmmoose View Post

I know what is required to play DTS-MA or Dolby TruHD...
Like I said before, when DTS-MA is supposed to be passed through from the Micca, the video stutters terribly. There isn't even any sound emitted because the video is being played back so slowly. I've been trying to troubleshoot it but I have not succeeded obviously. I'm assuming that the firmware needs to be updated to fix this. I'm wondering when/If that will happen.

What type of movie format / file are you having problems playing? Also have you tried a different formats? The only movie format I've had issues playing was a few BD movies ripped with MakeMKV. However, I re-ripped them using ClownBD as M2TS file, and I don't have any issues streaming that.
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post #885 of 1584
6/11/12 at 8:34am
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Originally Posted by GusGus748s View Post

What type of movie format / file are you having problems playing? Also have you tried a different formats? The only movie format I've had issues playing was a few BD movies ripped with MakeMKV. However, I re-ripped them using ClownBD as M2TS file, and I don't have any issues streaming that.

MKVs and Blu Ray isos, It doesn't matter which file for my player. It still chokes on them.
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post #886 of 1584
6/11/12 at 8:40am
What type of receiver are you hooked up too?

Bill
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post #887 of 1584
6/11/12 at 8:45am
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Originally Posted by jmmoose View Post

MKVs and Blu Ray isos, It doesn't matter which file for my player. It still chokes on them.

what is you av receiver model?

it seems your tv Panasonic tc-p42s2 doesn't support 1080p/24hz , i guess you need to change the settings in micca .

try this settings in micca:

1080p/24hz turn off
tv system > hdmi >1080i 50hz or 1080i 60hz
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post #888 of 1584
6/11/12 at 9:03am
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According to your TV specification, your TV does not support 24p cinematic playback. So, try turning off 1080p/24 hz as canton160 suggested.

Here are your TV's specifications:
Model Type Plasma
Series S2
Model Year 2010
VIDEO .
Screen Size 42" Class (41.6" diagonal)
Contrast Ratio Native: 2,000,000:1
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Native Resolution (Number of Pixels) 2,073,600 (1,920 x 1,080)
Moving Picture Resolution 1080 lines
Shades of Gradation 6,144 equivalent
HDTV Display Capability (1080p, 1080i, 720p) Yes
EDTV Display Capability (480p) Yes
Aspect Control Normal, Just, Zoom, Full, H-fill
Full HD 3D No
AR (Anti-Reflective) Filter Yes
600Hz Sub-field Drive Yes
24p Cinematic Playback No
24p Playback(2:3) Yes
Deep Color Yes
x.v.Color Yes
Studio Ref Mode No
Pro Setting No
THX Mode No
ISFccc No
3D Color Management Yes
Sub Pixel Control No
Motion Pattern Noise Reduction Yes
600 Hz Sub-field Drive Yes
AUDIO .
Speakers Full-range x 2 (L, R)
Number of Speakers 2
Audio Output 20 W ( 10% THD )
BBE® VIVA HD3D Sound No
Surround Sound Yes
INPUTS & JACKS .
Integrated ATSC Tuner Yes
VIERA Image Viewer™ Y (JPEG playback)
HDMI Input 3 (1 side)
Composite Video Input 2 (1 side)
Audio Input (for Video) 2 (1 side)
PC Input No
Component Video Inputs (Y, PB, PR) 2
Audio Input (for Component Video) 2
RS232C No
Digital Audio Output 1
HDMI Input-Support Feature Audio Return Channel (Input 1)
Analog Audio Input ( for HDMI/DVI) Yes
USB No
LAN Port No
CONVENIENCE .
VIERA Link™ Yes
VIERA Cast™ (IPTV) No
VIERA® Tools Yes
Game Mode Yes
3D Active Shutter Eyewear No
Clean Touch Bezel Yes
Pixel Orbiter (Anti-Image Retention) Yes
Built-In Closed Caption Decoder Yes
Off - Timers Yes
Trilingual Menu English/Spanish/French
GENERAL .
Power Supply AC 120 V, 60Hz
Rated Power Consumption 298 W
Standby Power Consumption 0.3 W
Energy Star Yes
Receiving System ATSC/QAM/NTSC
Operating Temperature 32°F - 104°F (0°C - 40°C)
Safety Standard UL6500/C-UL
Swivel Angle No
Optional Wall-mounting Bracket TY-WK4P1RW
SPECIFICATIONS .
Dimensions (H x W x D) with Stand 27.8" x 40.6" x 12.1"
Dimensions (H x W x D) without Stand 26.1" x 40.6" x 3.7"
Weight (lbs.) w/Stand 55.1 lbs.
Weight (lbs.) without Stand 50.7 lbs.
Carton Dimensions 30.2" x 45.6" x 11.2"
Gross Weight [lbs (kg)] 70.5 lbs.
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post #889 of 1584
6/12/12 at 1:43pm
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I agree. May be there are quiet because they are looking into replacing Realtek since there are rumors that they are not longer making the 1185 / 1186 chips.

I wish we could hear some news or updates on the Micca either way. Where did you hear about Realtek discontinuing the 1186 chips? I'm just curious because I'd like to read more about that actually. I'd hate to think that Micca is abandoning this player already when the firmware still needs work. And what would they replace the chip with? If Realtek comes out with a newer chip I imagine it would take months before it would be incorporated into new players.
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post #890 of 1584
6/12/12 at 4:29pm
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I wish we could hear some news or updates on the Micca either way. Where did you hear about Realtek discontinuing the 1186 chips? I'm just curious because I'd like to read more about that actually. I'd hate to think that Micca is abandoning this player already when the firmware still needs work. And what would they replace the chip with? If Realtek comes out with a newer chip I imagine it would take months before it would be incorporated into new players.


http://www.avsforum.com/t/1413184/realtek-bowing-out
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post #891 of 1584
6/12/12 at 5:06pm
Thanks for that link. Very worrying - nothing like having only one flavor.

Just checked Amazon and they seem to have more players available through Micca but the price went up $20.

I really hope Micca continues to support this player with firmware until the bugs get ironed out (3D framerate, forced subtitles, freezing on boot screen at startup, etc).
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post #892 of 1584
6/12/12 at 5:09pm
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Originally Posted by GusGus748s View Post

http://www.avsforum.com/t/1413184/realtek-bowing-out

true or not I'm getting another micca... just in case biggrin.gif
i want to be prepared for the next years.

they will worth double or triple what they cost now biggrin.gif

in the meant time heres a youtube video with Micca GUI functionality (uploading)
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post #893 of 1584
6/12/12 at 5:12pm
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Originally Posted by eagle_2 View Post

Thanks for that link. Very worrying - nothing like having only one flavor.
Just checked Amazon and they seem to have more players available through Micca but the price went up $20.
I really hope Micca continues to support this player with firmware until the bugs get ironed out (3D framerate, forced subtitles, freezing on boot screen at startup, etc).

Yeah, I was waiting for Micca to fix those issues as well, but I got tired of waiting. I found a PCH-A210 for sale, and I was able to get it for $120.00, and from what I can see it looked brand new. The guy I bought it from used it for a few months. So, I ended up buying it.
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post #894 of 1584
6/13/12 at 7:05am
Heres a youtube video showing Micca GUI and funtionality

micca ep950 video


ps: how to post a youtube video in new avs , like this VIDEO].....[/VIDEO....] don't work
Edited by canton160 - 6/13/12 at 7:34am
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post #895 of 1584
6/13/12 at 11:29am
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ps: how to post a youtube video in new avs , like this VIDEO].....[/VIDEO....] don't work
Sure it does! Just make sure that have chosen "BB Code Editor" as your default reply editor in My Profile/Edit Account Details. It won't work with the Rich Text Editor.
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post #896 of 1584
6/13/12 at 11:58am
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Sure it does! Just make sure that have chosen "BB Code Editor" as your default reply editor in My Profile/Edit Account Details. It won't work with the Rich Text Editor.

thanks, indeed work in mac osx chrome version 19.0.1084.56

but it seems theres a bug in mac osx safari version 5.1.6


well here´s the micca video



regards
canton
Edited by canton160 - 6/13/12 at 12:12pm
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post #897 of 1584
6/13/12 at 12:02pm
EP950 is back on Amazon, but with price jump to $170. Was expecting it to go the opposite direction if any change.
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post #898 of 1584
6/13/12 at 12:11pm
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Originally Posted by eagle_2 View Post

Thanks for that link. Very worrying - nothing like having only one flavor.
Just checked Amazon and they seem to have more players available through Micca but the price went up $20.
I really hope Micca continues to support this player with firmware until the bugs get ironed out (3D framerate, forced subtitles, freezing on boot screen at startup, etc).

I doubt Micca does any dev work on the firmware in terms of playback, Almost all realtek solutions are turnkey, You get whatever realtek gives you and you usually have 1 or 2 devs to work a UI around it. Hence all the realtek players suffer the same types of issues if its for playback. So if realtek is bowing out there will be no fixes in that aspect coming to any of the solutions out there And this might be why its went quiet.
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post #899 of 1584
6/13/12 at 12:21pm
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Originally Posted by canton160 View Post

thanks, indeed work in mac osx chrome version 19.0.1084.56
but it seems theres a bug in mac osx safari version 5.1.6
well here´s the micca videoregards
canton

what is up with the subtitles? I have never watched avatar with subtitles on to know if thats how it its supposed to be but why are they not in the middle of the video and they seem to change positions start at 10:22 and each sentence shifts to the right with every new line
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post #900 of 1584
6/13/12 at 12:34pm
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I doubt Micca does any dev work on the firmware in terms of playback, Almost all realtek solutions are turnkey, You get whatever realtek gives you and you usually have 1 or 2 devs to work a UI around it.
HiMedia builds Micca's firmwares I believe, but yes, all of Realtek's streamers generally have the same issues.
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