RE: NVIDIA Decoder Problems
- From: "JonP" <JonP@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 8 Jun 2005 20:50:03 -0700
Franceso:
I suggest that you re-read the post that I put up in reply to your previous
question. It distinctly gives you information as to why you are having this
problem now. Go through the procedure and you will be able to make it work
again. First remove the Nvidia decoder it is NOT compatible with your video
card!
The ATI / Cyberlink decoder is quite good in performance if you install it
correctly and have the valid MCE drivers and of course update to the new
release which just came out a few weeks ago. It is quite excellent to use.
If you do not agree with this, this benchmark, and try other decoders, I
have given a link for you to start the benchmarking procedure. You can ask
more questions if you do not understand what I have written. But do not
install software that is distinctly developed for another hardware platform,
it cause you nothing but grief as you have found out. I am afraid that DC
previously gave you bad advice without even looking at the details of the
hardware that you noted in your message.
Once again, you can ask more questions, and I will do my best to answer. I
suggest right now after you uninstall the Nvidia DVD decoder, you install the
Catalyst 5.5 MCD driver, (there are two versions, the control center edition
and control panel editon, I recommend the control panel edition, it is
generally more stable) the links are
http://www2.ati.com/drivers/5-5_mce_dd_cp.exe (control center editon) and at
http://www2.ati.com/drivers/5-5_mce_dd_ccc_enu.exe (the control panel editon)
, the DVD Decoder is at
http://www2.ati.com/drivers/atiCDwiz.exe . It is a two step download, and
requires you original ATI CDROM to install the DVD decoder, you do not have
to uninstall another decoders to use the ATI / Cyberlink optimised decoder,
other than the issue of compatibility with the Nvidia DVD decoder.
Here is my previous answer, please read it and follow through the links and
verify the DVD decoder software with the Microsoft software.
I wrote in answer to your previous question:
Please note , that Francesco has an ATI9800Pro which is NOT an Nvidia
chipset so therefore is not compatible with ATI products. Which is fairly
obvious for hardware.
Now the first step should be in checking compatibility of decoders, not all
decoders are compatible with all hardware (oddly enough), to deal with this
issue Microsoft has written a marvellous utility called the Windows XP Video
Decoder Checkup which you can check information out at
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/portablemediacenter/decoder.mspx
and download through the windows download centre directly at this link
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=DE1491AC-0AB6-4990-943D-627E6ADE9FCB&displaylang=en
There is also a very good knowledge base article about what MPEG-2 decoders
are supported under Windows XP (and under Media Center as well) at
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;306331
with direct links to the various decoder third party distributers, as well
as links at the site titled MP3 Creation Packs and DVD Decoders for Windows
XP whose link is
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/windowsxp/buypacks.aspx
Now for an actual suggestion, I would suggest that you get a MPEG
bench-marking program or check out MPEG bench-marking on the web, there are
numerous site and utilities. Here is one site to start
http://matcmadison.edu/mchristoffel/videos/MPEGbenchmark.htm
In terms of hardware capabilities I sugguest you check out Tom's Hardware at
http://www.tomshardware.com/index.html
for reports about you hardware and it's abilities.
Now just as a reference the ATI DVD decoder is actual written by Cyberlink
so there is no point in buying the Cyberlink decoder, the Windows XP Video
Decoder Checkup will show you all the decoders installed, their version,
developers etc.
Now another note for all ATI cards, check out
https://support.ati.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=894&task=knowledge&folderID=27
You will want to download the Catalyst driver for Windows Media Center (NOT
the Windows XP version), as well the the DVD decoder Update tool, which you
will need your original ATI CD to install the updated DVD Decoder.
I would bet that after updating the Catalyst drivers, and the DVD Decoder
Francesco would find he has better perfermance. Now what he means by saying
the ATI decoder is only partially compatible to MCE is not really true since
it is the same version from Cyberlink just optimised for the ATI card.
JonP P.Eng. MCI
"Francesco" wrote:
> I installed the NVIDIA Decoder and the video playback is totaly messed up.
> The video plays half way down the screen, has a bunch of jaggie blocks all
> over the place, and blinks in and out. What the hell...
>
> MCE 2005
> ATI 9800 PRO
> Haupaug(sic) Dual Tuner TV Card
>
>
.
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