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More => Old Versions => Media Center 11 (Development Ended) => Topic started by: EpF on March 27, 2005, 05:53:50 am
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Just tried to play VOB files in MC 11 for the first time, and here are some problems I had:
- VOB files are not in the list of files for association with MC
- No matter which file I chose, MC only played one 7-minute trailer
- The filename (path) field has \\ at the end of it for all the VOB files (but not any of the other files in the VIDEO_TS folder)
- The filename (name) field for all the VOB files has ;1 tacked on to the end
- I tried to rename both the path and name fields, but they just revert back to their \\ and ;1 state
- The IFO files come up as filetype 'DVD', and the path is 'unnamed disc'
I don't know anything about these files, so some of those may not be real problems (are IFO files like APLs?), but in the end I couldn't watch the film with MC, and I want to be able to - can anyone help/explain?
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The support for DVD playback generally is not really ready for prime time and it's worse for VOB files.
See my post in this thread on the latest beta: http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=26675.0
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Me too. I've only just started looking into ripping DVDs and playing using MC. The concept is great and once i'm playing a VOB file (via File->Open Media File) the playback controls/AV quality are fantastic. No probs with 5.1 sound at all.
What I can't do is:
- Tag properly
- Get Audio Decoder properties to "stick" (DVD Options->Properties)
- need "enable S/PDIF" to stay on. reverts every time i stop playing
- an option to "start from the beginning" as posted elsewhere
Anyone else had success ripping DVDs and playing using MC? Is enhancing this on the JRiver radar??
Thx, Al.
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Like I can do with Nero showtime I would like to be able to just point to a directory and have it play without having to select a particular file.
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As HDD sizes increase, more of us are going to start ripping DVD films - not just music. I use Dr. Divx and the only let down is loss of chapters, although the support team swear its coming soon.
What I did notice is that the program has a basic but functional API...
How about MC ripping DVD's?
nick
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I agree we need to make the experience of playing VOB's from hard disk more user friendly (I do it myself so I'm motivated ;D). Also need to import DVD/VOB content nicely. It's on my list but feel free to keep raising the issue to keep it off the back burner.
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Glad to know that improving this area is on your list. I'll continue to raise the issues in the thread for each new build. I would hope others would do the same.
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Wondering what the latest is on MC11 & IFO/VOB files. Tried searching, this seems to be the newest thread. Didn't notice anything in the feature lists either, which leads me to believe that MC11 cannot yet handle IFO/VOB files, even via TheaterTek or other external player.
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I was wondering the same thing. Are these supposed to be supported or not? I thought they were, so I reported problems as bugs, but maybe they aren't.
What's the story?
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I was wondering the same thing. Are these supposed to be supported or not? I thought they were, so I reported problems as bugs, but maybe they aren't.
What's the story?
J River, can you answer this question?
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I'm glad to hear some improvements to the MC 11 DVD experience are being considered. It would make a great DVD player if it were easier to import VOBs from the hard drive - or even better if it could read iso files. Take this one off the back burner and put it on the front!!!
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This is how I do it and have never had any issues...
1. Rip the whole disk (DVD Decrypter!!). If you just want the main movie, re-author it to re-build related BUPs and IFOs (DVD Shrink or Nero).
2. Import the first vob in the main series of vobs (eg VTS_01_1.vob) - yes, importing is a bit hit-and-miss but if you *drag* this file into MC from the file system it always works.
3. Tag it, rename it and add cover art.
4. Play!
I've built a whole HD based dvd library with MC like this.
Hope this helps.
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This is how I do it and have never had any issues...
1. Rip the whole disk (DVD Decrypter!!). If you just want the main movie, re-author it to re-build related BUPs and IFOs (DVD Shrink or Nero).
2. Import the first vob in the main series of vobs (eg VTS_01_1.vob) - yes, importing is a bit hit-and-miss but if you *drag* this file into MC from the file system it always works.
3. Tag it, rename it and add cover art.
4. Play!
I've built a whole HD based dvd library with MC like this.
Hope this helps.
Does that work for DVD files on a network share?
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Does that work for DVD files on a network share?
Yes. This is the only way I distribute my media to other PC's in the house.
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What I can't do is:
- Get Audio Decoder properties to "stick" (DVD Options->Properties)
- need "enable S/PDIF" to stay on. reverts every time i stop playing
Thx, Al.
I had this problem too when I was using WinDVD audio codecs. I assume this is what's happening in your case too?? Try the PowerDVD audio codec or AC3Filter instead. You then won't have to keep re-checking the S/PDIF option. I personally like the PowerDVD codec the best as this also does DTS passthru.
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This is how I do it and have never had any issues...
1. Rip the whole disk (DVD Decrypter!!). If you just want the main movie, re-author it to re-build related BUPs and IFOs (DVD Shrink or Nero).
2. Import the first vob in the main series of vobs (eg VTS_01_1.vob) - yes, importing is a bit hit-and-miss but if you *drag* this file into MC from the file system it always works.
3. Tag it, rename it and add cover art.
4. Play!
I've built a whole HD based dvd library with MC like this.
Hope this helps.
Any way to kick off TheaterTek?
I have >100 DVDs ripped, and I'm not about to go through this much effort. I need a unified front-end for all my a/v; can't believe there's nothing yet than can handle TV, DVDs, mp3s, ... in a clean fashion.
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I previously used RAYM's procedure for playing these files. I hadn't messed with it much for several months. With the latest MC11 (283, I think), I just get a black screen and no playback. Occasionally, the program will crash or hang.