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avisynth/mencoder transcoding for ps3 media server on windows 7

Published on June 6, 2009 in Rants. 6 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

Finally managed to get CoreAVC + Subtitles + Avisynth/Mencoder working for the PS3 Media Server on Windows 7 RC.

By right, the default usage of just Mencoder for transcoding with subtitles is just fine. However, I have some anime files that don’t size/zoom just right on the TV (i.e. there is no Zoom screen mode on the PS3, instead Normal mode displays like Zoom mode). AviSynth/Mencoder displays them fine though, with all 3 screen modes available, but of course, no subtitles. And since I have CoreAVC with CUDA acceleration, might as well make use of it for the other 1080p files.

So yes, follow the instructions for CoreAVC in PS3 Media Server’s README/FAQ files.

Then implement this hack to stop Windows 7 from using its built in DTV-DVD filter:
Replacing the Default DTV/DVD Decoder without Breaking Live TV Playback
(Take note of the different registry path for 64-bit in the comments)

Now, you should be set. I’ve tested this so far with MKV files that have built in subtitles. With vsfilter.dll in the Avisynth plugins folder, I’m expecting double subs to appear for movies with external subs (this is my assumption by logic, but might not be the case), so removing vsfilter.dll from the plugins dir might help with that.

windows 7 first impressions

Published on May 20, 2009 in Rants. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

Build 7100:

Shiny!

Love how I can have two sound systems, and the OS will automatically switch outputs depending on which sound system I plug my headphones into.

Internet Explorer 8 corrupts downloads like a runaway train. True to tradition.

NVidia drivers need to be installed manually from the Device Manager.

Everything else seems to work: Firefox, WoW, SecureCRT, Proxifier, Steam.

Things left to try: Install PS3 Media Server, TVersity, CoreAVC, AviSynth, any Karaoke MP3+G filter to work with TVersity. Test CUDA acceleration. Play Portal, Left 4 Dead, CoD4. :)

insert-catchy-twilight-zone-topic-here

Published on May 19, 2009 in Rants. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

:P

Did a CMOS jumper reset and the compie works fine now.

Was finally able to install Windows 7 RC thanks to Merv’s friend. Had to actually get a physical copy of the original disc rather than downloading because all the downloads would be corrupt regardless of what method I use. Shiny! Now installing drivers and all that before the ultimate test: to see if WoW works. :P