For all D-Box enthusiasts ! - Page 158

Originally Posted by drvais

Has anyone ever figured out who the customer base for D-Box is in the Czech Republic? If you ever check the complete title list, you'll see them constantly adding re-syncs for titles in the Czech Republic. Do you think it's one really rich dude over there asking for these re-syncs, or are there a ton of Czech Republic D-Box fanatics that we need to get in touch with in the interest of furthering international relations?

Originally Posted by sanderdvd

I don t know what VNC is (pc noob) but will that fix the keyboard shortcut problem I have with the current beta release I m testing?

Originally Posted by drvais

Belgium and the Czech Republic are two different countries.

Originally Posted by thxman

VNC is free remote control software. My D-Box pc does not have a keyboard, mouse or monitor connected to it, so I use VNC to do anything on it.

If you have an Andriod Device, you can control your D-Box remotely but you would be looking at a windows desktop with the software running on it. I still think using RS-232 is the best bet. You can send a code to it and get an exact level set instead of using sliders that may or may not get to the level you want. The down side is without 2-way control remote (D-Box software does support 2-Way) you don't get to see what the current values are.

Originally Posted by sanderdvd

EDIT: just looked on the D-Box site. Am I correct that only the standalone version of the controller is RS-232 compatible?

Originally Posted by sanderdvd

l And what do you mean with '2-way' support?

Originally Posted by sanderdvd

Could you tell me more specific how this works and how I can make this work in my setup? And what do you mean with '2-way' support?

Originally Posted by thxman

Green Lantern is out, thank you D-BOX!!

Originally Posted by thxman

You said you are using Logitech Harmony Remote and EventGhost? If so, there is a serial port plugin for EventGhost.

I could be wrong, but it seems like you may end up needing a separate pc than your HTPC box to get what you are looking for.

Originally Posted by sanderdvd

you also intervened in my other topic I see, thanks for that (although I m not understanding what you re actually asking there; again, I m a pc noob, sorry).
How could a separate PC ever work? This would mean that I have to start playing a movie on 2 pcs at the EXACT same moment?

Originally Posted by drvais

You'll have to let us know how that title turns out.

Originally Posted by thxman

I am sorry to hear that you were underwhelmed by your experience. I have not seen this movie yet, nor have I tired D-Box in a theater, but I do have a few comments.

The theater seats are built differently than those used in the home. They use 3 actuators built directly under the seat vs. at the floor level. This is more of a full throttle approach and personally, I feel it leans more towards gimmicky than for immersion. You don’t want folks spending an additional $8 and feel like they got ripped off cause of no motion.
In the home, you will typically get less motion due to several reasons. The actuators are at the floor (or under the floor for platforms) level. Home theater chairs will more likely absorb more of the intensity than the theater chairs. In contrast, you should experience more immersion due to the ability to recline and/or add actuators under your platform so your feet move as well.

You also mentioned the limited control. On the home controller, you have almost limitless options/levels of control to “fine tune” the experience to best fit your personal tastes. This includes adjustable vibration, motion and delays.

Also, consider sound tracks of moves, some movies are reference and others are not. MFX is much like a sound mix. Back when I purchased my 1st Dolby Digital receiver in 1996, I remember critiquing each sound I heard from each speaker. Sometimes I thought it was amazing, and other times I did not understand why they missed an opportunity or added something that should not have been. I did the exact same thing when I 1st purchased D-Box. In both cases, I realized that instead of enjoying the movie, I was paying too much attention to what the sound or MFX artist did. In a way, I let go of the critiquing and now I am able to enjoy the movie more. Sound tracks are not perfect, nor are MFX tracks but both can add to the experience.

On a side note, even as a transducer, D-Box can be fun. I ran a 5 Hz test track on my chair and it was insane. I dear anyone to try to read text on screen during this type of demo, cause it is not going to happen.

Originally Posted by BigPines

It is funny you bring up using D-Box as a tactile transducer. After my experience in the theater, I was thinking maybe all I need is a really awesome tactile transducer set-up. Too bad I don't know someone who has one of these systems close to me so I could experiment.

If MI4 is being shown in D-Box, I will probably try it again.

Mike

Originally Posted by BigPines

If MI4 is being shown in D-Box, I will probably try it again.

Mike

Originally Posted by BigPines

Too bad MI4 isn't playing D-Box. I guess I'll have to wait a little longer until I try it again. Is there a list of upcoming theatrical D-Box releases? I didn't see a list like that on the D-Box site.

Mike

Originally Posted by BigPines

May I ask how you come into possession of that information?

Mike

Originally Posted by xhonzi

Or, you know, any games.

Originally Posted by BigPines

Is there any way you could post an image of the controls available on the home controller?

Originally Posted by thxman

I don't mind getting you some screen caps, but their software is 100% free to download on their website. You may get more mileage trying it out for yourself.

Originally Posted by thxman

Well I did some testing for Sanderdvd and found the newest software did not work well without a controller connected to the PC. Once you I hit the power button, the sync just froze. I had to test with v3.7 to get into the menus, so you may have this issue as well.

Originally Posted by BigPines

Yeah, I downloaded it. So the difference between the intensity and motion vibration is what exactly? Is the motion vibration just the tactile stuff from the subwoofer input?

Mike

Originally Posted by sanderdvd

This is another problem I have correct? I think this won t be hard for D-Box to fix?

Originally Posted by thxman

No, I was testing on a PC that is not connected to my D-Box. The newest software was freezing because it could not sync. I did not use my D-Box PC, because I already have its com port (serial port) and D-Box software talking with my remote and I don't want to mess with it.

I think I found your solution and I will continue to work with you in the other tread you started. Once I have the tutorial completed, I will post it in here too incase any others want to control their D-Box PC controller with a Logitech (or other remotes) that don't have RS-232 as a normal option.

Originally Posted by sanderdvd

If you want a donation for it: no problem!

Originally Posted by thxman

In MFX mode, both vibration and motion is coded by D-Box. They give you the ability to cater both of these to your likes. If you love the tactile vibrations, but don't want to move much, you can trim motion and keep 100% of the vibrations. Same thing vice-versa if you prefer motion over vibration. Or if you like the ratio, then you can just trim both with the front page sliders. Even with this you have 2 ways. You can trim all with the master or each seat(ing). Keep in mind if you trim Master 50% and another seat 50%, that seat is now at 25%.