HDTV and Codec Question
08-05-2006, 05:24 PM
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HDTV and Codec Question
Does anybody know which codec you need to play HDTV encoded files and where to get it from please?
I downloaded an HDTV file to try on my Plasma and was going to play it through the PC on to it as an expirement, but at the moment I can't get it to play. I have installed a big codec pack which apparently has "every codec you ever need" in it, obviously not, I should write in and complain
I downloaded an HDTV file to try on my Plasma and was going to play it through the PC on to it as an expirement, but at the moment I can't get it to play. I have installed a big codec pack which apparently has "every codec you ever need" in it, obviously not, I should write in and complain
08-05-2006, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by GARETH T
not sure,,,, but you wil be happy with the results when you get it too work 
IF Gareth, if! lol
Will it work though, in true HD even though it is coming from a PC?
08-05-2006, 05:36 PM
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Are you sure you need a different codec? What file format is it? Did not realise HDTV had its own file encoding format?
I play HDTV (originally recorded from HDTV) file fine through my laptop.
I play HDTV (originally recorded from HDTV) file fine through my laptop.
08-05-2006, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by polly_x
Are you sure you need a different codec? What file format is it? Did not realise HDTV had its own file encoding format?
I play HDTV (originally recorded from HDTV) file fine through my laptop.
I play HDTV (originally recorded from HDTV) file fine through my laptop.
Hmmmmmmmm, well.... I only downloaded one file to try it out, I might give another file a go. It's an episode of 24 and it is 350mb in size so it has to be pretty good. It's: 24.S05E19.HDTV.XviD-LOL
Thanks Gareth, fingers crossed lol
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Originally Posted by Tony Turbo
Originally Posted by polly_x
Are you sure you need a different codec? What file format is it? Did not realise HDTV had its own file encoding format?
I play HDTV (originally recorded from HDTV) file fine through my laptop.
I play HDTV (originally recorded from HDTV) file fine through my laptop.
Hmmmmmmmm, well.... I only downloaded one file to try it out, I might give another file a go. It's an episode of 24 and it is 350mb in size so it has to be pretty good. It's: 24.S05E19.HDTV.XviD-LOL
Thanks Gareth, fingers crossed lol
Maybe its just a dodgy file, but those are usually good.
08-05-2006, 06:13 PM
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Hi go to this link to get hd proper HD footage...that XVID stuff wont give a true reflection on HDTV.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win...tshowcase.aspx
Love Bosch-Man
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win...tshowcase.aspx
Love Bosch-Man
08-05-2006, 10:40 PM
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thats just the name of the file
use a program called "gspot" (google it) to find out what codec you need to play the file.
it's possible its an iffy copy tho
use a program called "gspot" (google it) to find out what codec you need to play the file.
it's possible its an iffy copy tho
09-05-2006, 09:47 AM
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well looks like an xvid which aint normally too much prob, but if that the name of the file, surely it got too many . in it
So what outputs your computer got on it to output to your tv, will you be able to output a HDTV signal, what connection was you going to use to get from the pc to the TV ???
Steve
So what outputs your computer got on it to output to your tv, will you be able to output a HDTV signal, what connection was you going to use to get from the pc to the TV ???
Steve
09-05-2006, 10:04 AM
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Also Tony, that rip of 24 isn't actually in HD, it is just a normal DivX recorded from HDTV in the US and encoded at normal TV resolution. Downloading the latest DivX drivers should play the file you have, it is not encoded in any special way. The Higher Definition rips are called 24.S05E19.HR.HDTV.XviD-LOL (from memory, but i'm not going to double check while at work! They definitely have HR in the title) and are about 700Mb per episode. There are also raw high def versions floating around at about 3gig per episode!
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Thanks for the help guys.
I got another file, and tried it, it played and is as good as DVD quality, but I'm not sure if it is true HD, still looked good though. I'm using a DVI output from my graphics card into the DVI input on the screen so it should be good quality. I'll do a search for "HR" and see what it brings up.
I still do not think it is worth all the extra money for HDTV from Sky yet as you only get a handful of channels and it is an extra Ł10 per month, plus Ł300 for a new box, I guess I will wait for that.
Jim - Luckily I don't watch 24 I only downloaded it as a tester, otherwise I would have to destroy you for spoiling the ending lol.
I got another file, and tried it, it played and is as good as DVD quality, but I'm not sure if it is true HD, still looked good though. I'm using a DVI output from my graphics card into the DVI input on the screen so it should be good quality. I'll do a search for "HR" and see what it brings up.
I still do not think it is worth all the extra money for HDTV from Sky yet as you only get a handful of channels and it is an extra Ł10 per month, plus Ł300 for a new box, I guess I will wait for that.
Jim - Luckily I don't watch 24 I only downloaded it as a tester, otherwise I would have to destroy you for spoiling the ending lol.
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Tony, for some High Def testers in DivX goto www.DivX.com and you can download some trailers there. The Shark Tale one is cool as..
09-05-2006, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by infinityMJD
try vlc media player, havent found a file yet it wont play, and its free!!!
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Originally Posted by Jim Galbally
you don't watch 24 
WATCH IT NOW
you've got 118 hours worth of catching up tho
WATCH IT NOW
you've got 118 hours worth of catching up tho
I know, I'm going to start at the begining once my Season 1 has arrived lol
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This is ALL any1 needs for there PC :
http://www.xpcodecpack.com/
And if any1 fancies downloading sum HD film clips try here :
http://hdclips.net/
http://www.xpcodecpack.com/
And if any1 fancies downloading sum HD film clips try here :
http://hdclips.net/
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The BBC are broadcasting HD on freeview now. More info here http://forum.digitalspy.co.uk/board/....php?p=8178996
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