Video player with audio switching (GTVBox/ViMu Player)

[mcd2000]

Help needed from NSZ-GS7 users to fill compatible media formats page.
Please, PM me if you have one and are ready to make some tests.

[jbloggs]

I just recently learned about Plex using plugins with GTVBox. Saw mention of the LetMeWatchThis plugin, I've been reading and I just don't understand how to set this up and how it works with GTVBox. I have the Plex server running on Windows PC and GTVBox on Google TV. Can someone please help me with a step by step guide on how to get this setup and working?

TIA

[mcd2000]

I just recently learned about Plex using plugins with GTVBox. Saw mention of the LetMeWatchThis plugin, I've been reading and I just don't understand how to set this up and how it works with GTVBox. I have the Plex server running on Windows PC and GTVBox on Google TV. Can someone please help me with a step by step guide on how to get this setup and working?

TIA

Start from here: http://player.gtvbox.net/support/pms

[tinsnow]

Hi,

Purchased the new NSZ-GS7 and mkv files do not play. can you please fix that. some other files also do not work.

I played the same files using NSZ-GT1 box and they play fine.

[mcd2000]

Hi,
Purchased the new NSZ-GS7 and mkv files do not play. can you please fix that. some other files also do not work.
I played the same files using NSZ-GT1 box and they play fine.

Well... I still don't have this device. I'm expecting to get it in a month.

Do you mean that all MKV files do not play? Or some specific files?

I've got some reports saying that most files actually work. I can issue refund for you, if you write mail to [email protected].

[tinsnow]

Hi,
Purchased the new NSZ-GS7 and mkv files do not play. can you please fix that. some other files also do not work.
I played the same files using NSZ-GT1 box and they play fine.

Well... I still don't have this device. I'm expecting to get it in a month.

Do you mean that all MKV files do not play? Or some specific files?

I've got some reports saying that most files actually work. I can issue refund for you, if you write mail to [email protected].

I don't need a refund. I like your application. Tested some files. Only some MKV files are not playing. Looks like the files which are not playing have DTS audio in them. Same with .VOB files. One with DTS did not play and one with AC3 played fine. Here is some "MEDIA INFO". I looked at the Specs of the Sony NSZ-GS7 and it supports DTS. Looks like you need to get the box to test and add compatibility. (Please comment)

MKV Not Playing
Format : Matroska
Format version : Version 2
File size : 7.94 GiB
Duration : 2h 20mn
Overall bit rate mode : Variable
Overall bit rate : 8 078 Kbps
Encoded date : UTC 2011-10-13 20:35:22
Writing application : mkvmerge v4.9.1 ('Ich will') built on Jul 11 2011 23:53:15
Writing library : libebml v1.2.1 + libmatroska v1.1.1
Video
ID : 1
Format : AVC
Format/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Format profile : [email protected]
Format settings, CABAC : Yes
Format settings, ReFrames : 3 frames
Codec ID : V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC
Duration : 2h 20mn
Bit rate mode : Variable
Bit rate : 6 595 Kbps
Maximum bit rate : 40.0 Mbps
Width : 1 920 pixels
Height : 816 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 2.35:1
Frame rate : 24.000 fps
Color space : YUV
Chroma subsampling : 4:2:0
Bit depth : 8 bits
Scan type : Progressive
Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.175
Stream size : 6.29 GiB (79%)
Writing library : x264 core 116 r2074 2641b9e
Encoding settings : cabac=1 / ref=4 / deblock=1:0:0 / analyse=0x3:0x113 / me=hex / subme=7 / psy=1 / psy_rd=1.00:0.00 / mixed_ref=1 / me_range=16 / chroma_me=1 / trellis=1 / 8x8dct=1 / cqm=0 / deadzone=21,11 / fast_pskip=1 / chroma_qp_offset=-2 / threads=12 / sliced_threads=0 / slices=4 / nr=0 / decimate=1 / interlaced=0 / bluray_compat=1 / constrained_intra=0 / bframes=3 / b_pyramid=1 / b_adapt=1 / b_bias=0 / direct=1 / weightb=1 / open_gop=1 / weightp=0 / keyint=50 / keyint_min=5 / scenecut=40 / intra_refresh=0 / rc_lookahead=40 / rc=abr / mbtree=1 / bitrate=6595 / ratetol=1.0 / qcomp=0.60 / qpmin=0 / qpmax=69 / qpstep=4 / vbv_maxrate=40000 / vbv_bufsize=30000 / nal_hrd=vbr / ip_ratio=1.40 / aq=1:1.00
Language : English
Default : Yes
Forced : No
Color primaries : BT.709-5, BT.1361, IEC 61966-2-4, SMPTE RP177
Transfer characteristics : BT.709-5, BT.1361
Matrix coefficients : BT.709-5, BT.1361, IEC 61966-2-4 709, SMPTE RP177
Audio
ID : 2
Format : DTS
Format/Info : Digital Theater Systems
Codec ID : A_DTS
Duration : 2h 20mn
Bit rate mode : Constant
Bit rate : 1 510 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Side: L R, LFE
Sampling rate : 48.0 KHz
Bit depth : 24 bits
Compression mode : Lossy
Stream size : 1.48 GiB (19%)
Default : Yes
Forced : No



MKV PLAYING
Format : Matroska
Format version : Version 1
File size : 11.7 GiB
Duration : 2h 52mn
Overall bit rate : 9 682 Kbps
Encoded date : UTC 2011-09-01 08:46:51
Writing library : WonderShare Matroska Muxer
Video
ID : 1
Format : AVC
Format/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Format profile : [email protected]
Format settings, CABAC : No
Format settings, ReFrames : 1 frame
Format settings, GOP : M=1, N=25
Codec ID : V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC
Duration : 2h 52mn
Bit rate : 9 169 Kbps
Width : 1 280 pixels
Height : 592 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 2.2:1
Frame rate : 23.976 fps
Original frame rate : 23.000 fps
Color space : YUV
Chroma subsampling : 4:2:0
Bit depth : 8 bits
Scan type : Progressive
Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.505
Stream size : 11.0 GiB (95%)
Default : Yes
Forced : No
Audio
ID : 2
Format : AC-3
Format/Info : Audio Coding 3
Mode extension : CM (complete main)
Format settings, Endianness : Big
Codec ID : A_AC3
Duration : 2h 52mn
Bit rate mode : Constant
Bit rate : 320 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Side: L R, LFE
Sampling rate : 48.0 KHz
Bit depth : 16 bits
Compression mode : Lossy
Delay relative to video : 28ms
Stream size : 394 MiB (3%)
Default : Yes
Forced : No


VOB Playing
Format : MPEG-PS
File size : 1 024 MiB
Duration : 35mn 37s
Overall bit rate : 4 018 Kbps
Video
ID : 224 (0xE0)
Format : MPEG Video
Format version : Version 2
Format profile : Main@Main
Format settings, BVOP : Yes
Format settings, Matrix : Default
Duration : 35mn 37s
Bit rate : 3 554 Kbps
Maximum bit rate : 5 200 Kbps
Width : 720 pixels
Height : 480 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 4:3
Frame rate : 29.970 fps
Standard : NTSC
Color space : YUV
Chroma subsampling : 4:2:0
Bit depth : 8 bits
Scan type : Interlaced
Scan order : Top Field First
Compression mode : Lossy
Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.343
Stream size : 906 MiB (88%)
Color primaries : SMPTE 170M
Transfer characteristics : SMPTE 170M
Matrix coefficients : SMPTE 170M
Audio
ID : 189 (0xBD)-128 (0x80)
Format : AC-3
Format/Info : Audio Coding 3
Mode extension : CM (complete main)
Format settings, Endianness : Big
Muxing mode : DVD-Video
Duration : 35mn 37s
Bit rate mode : Constant
Bit rate : 384 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Side: L R, LFE
Sampling rate : 48.0 KHz
Bit depth : 16 bits
Compression mode : Lossy
Delay relative to video : -383ms
Stream size : 97.9 MiB (10%)


VOB Not Playing
Format : MPEG-PS
File size : 1 024 MiB
Duration : 22mn 35s
Overall bit rate mode : Variable
Overall bit rate : 6 337 Kbps
Video
ID : 224 (0xE0)
Format : MPEG Video
Format version : Version 2
Format profile : Main@Main
Format settings, BVOP : Yes
Format settings, Matrix : Custom
Format settings, GOP : M=2, N=12
Duration : 22mn 35s
Bit rate mode : Variable
Bit rate : 4 701 Kbps
Maximum bit rate : 8 000 Kbps
Width : 720 pixels
Height : 480 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 16:9
Frame rate : 29.970 fps
Standard : NTSC
Color space : YUV
Chroma subsampling : 4:2:0
Bit depth : 8 bits
Scan type : Interlaced
Scan order : Top Field First
Compression mode : Lossy
Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.454
Stream size : 760 MiB (74%)
Audio
ID : 189 (0xBD)-137 (0x89)
Format : DTS
Format/Info : Digital Theater Systems
Muxing mode : DVD-Video
Duration : 22mn 35s
Bit rate mode : Constant
Bit rate : 1 510 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Side: L R, LFE
Sampling rate : 48.0 KHz
Bit depth : 24 bits
Compression mode : Lossy
Delay relative to video : -485ms
Stream size : 244 MiB (24%)

[mcd2000]

I don't need a refund. I like your application. Tested some files. Only some MKV files are not playing. Looks like the files which are not playing have DTS audio in them. Same with .VOB files. One with DTS did not play and one with AC3 played fine. Here is some "MEDIA INFO". I looked at the Specs of the Sony NSZ-GS7 and it supports DTS. Looks like you need to get the box to test and add compatibility. (Please comment)

Hmm... I remember that Revue played files with DTS, but without sound (I mean it didn't show error).
Are you REALLY sure GS7 should support DTS?
http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/stores ... ifications
This specs mention AC3/DD, but not DTS. If you have some printed specs with the box, could you please scan/photocopy it?

Do you have some file which has both AC3 (or some other compatible) and DTS tracks? If no, I could send you something.

Could you, please, send me logcat of failed playback event? How to do this see here: http://player.gtvbox.net/sendlog

[tinsnow]

I don't need a refund. I like your application. Tested some files. Only some MKV files are not playing. Looks like the files which are not playing have DTS audio in them. Same with .VOB files. One with DTS did not play and one with AC3 played fine. Here is some "MEDIA INFO". I looked at the Specs of the Sony NSZ-GS7 and it supports DTS. Looks like you need to get the box to test and add compatibility. (Please comment)

Hmm... I remember that Revue played files with DTS, but without sound (I mean it didn't show error).
Are you REALLY sure GS7 should support DTS?
http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/stores ... ifications
This specs mention AC3/DD, but not DTS. If you have some printed specs with the box, could you please scan/photocopy it?

Do you have some file which has both AC3 (or some other compatible) and DTS tracks? If no, I could send you something.

Could you, please, send me logcat of failed playback event? How to do this see here: http://player.gtvbox.net/sendlog

I got confused between Dolby and DTS. I was assuming both are the same. I did some google and I know they both are different.
However the 1st Generation Sony Google TV at my friends place has GTVbox installed and plays the same files which I am not able to play. Does GTVbox convert them to PCM OR AC3 OR Dual channel etc and play the files in that? Will something similar be done in future for the NSZ-GS7

[mcd2000]

I got confused between Dolby and DTS. I was assuming both are the same. I did some google and I know they both are different.
However the 1st Generation Sony Google TV at my friends place has GTVbox installed and plays the same files which I am not able to play. Does GTVbox convert them to PCM OR AC3 OR Dual channel etc and play the files in that? Will something similar be done in future for the NSZ-GS7

OK. Let make it clear. First of all, GTVBox does not do any sound processing (it is just not possible). It just plays what your device can decode.
There are basically to main audio formats for movies: Dolby Digital (aka AC3) and DTS. There also HD sound formats, but they are just extensions of these two.
DTS licence is expensive, so it is, basically, only supported when it is really needed. 1st gen Son Blu-ray box needs DTS licence to play BD and DVD. So, it is also supported by GTV OS as a bonus.
Sony TV does not support DTS, because it does not make sence for Sony to pay for it. The same is with Logitech Revue.
So, I suppose Sony NSZ-GS7 does not support DTS, because of licensing issues.

However, LG TV has DTS support....

I can also add that even if I was able to implement DTS decoder in GTVBox myself, I think I can not put such app to Google Play store because of the same licensing issues.

[maggisha]

I'm looking for following features - not sure whether they already exists..

Upon pressing the play button on the remote, it automatically adds all the songs in the folder as a play list. When that feature is available, it is good to have the following ones -

1. Shuffle play from the play list
2. Once the zoom setting is set on one song, it should remain on all the songs in the play list. It is currently losing it and I need to press on "Z" button for each song

Not sure whether these features are good to have or even possible with GTVBox Video Player.