https://wiki.jriver.com/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Jmone&feedformat=atomJRiverWiki - User contributions [en]2024-03-28T16:24:32ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.27.7https://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=Particles&diff=15960Particles2019-12-18T07:35:50Z<p>Jmone: </p>
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<div>(Introduced in 17.0.103, but without a user interface)<br />
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When it's done, this will do several things. You'll be able to:<br />
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1. Divide a music track into several parts/particles.<br />
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2. Divide a video concert into individual songs.<br />
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3. Divide an audiobook into segments.<br />
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4. Divide a DVD or Blu-ray disc of TV shows into single episodes. This works now for DVD.<br />
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5. Trim beginning and end of recorded TV Shows.<br />
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There may be more possibilities we've not thought about yet.<br />
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==Instructions (as of 17.0.103)==<br />
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1. Right click on a file, choose Stacks/Advanced/Particles. This creates a phantom copy of the track that can be tagged. A "pfile" in jgreen speak.<br />
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2. Select the new pfile and edit the tag.<br />
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3. Edit Playback Range, for example. Set a beginning and ending time. "1:33-1:45", for example.<br />
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When you play this new pfile, you will get only the segment you've set.<br />
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From the build thread:<br />
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2. Changed: Stack members are allowed to have discrete Playback Info, Playback Range, and Bookmark values.<br />
3. Experimental: It's possible to create a particle of a file that plays a certain title, subtitles, aspect ratio, playback range etc. (Stacks > Advanced > Create Particle...).<br />
4. Experimental: Added Stacks > Advanced > Auto Create DVD Title Particles to create a particle for each title on a DVD (so individual titles are playable).<br />
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== Example of How to Divide a BD video concert into individual songs ==<br />
1. Import your BD into MC and add Tags for Artist and Album (eg Eagles, Farewell Tour)and take a note of the Time Codes for each chapter. You can do this by playing the file the right click / jump to and taking a screen shot or noting down the time codes.<br />
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[[File:P0.jpg]]<br />
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2. Right click on the file, choose Stacks/Advanced/Create Particle and then select "Play only this range" and enter the range you want (eg "1:35-6.23")and the Track Name (eg "The Long Run")as follows (note: I selected to start playback at 1:35 of this initial chapter to remove the into on the disk)<br />
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[[File:P1.jpg]]<br />
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3. Repeat for all the tracks you want to create then manually Update the Track # for each entry. You should then have a list of Particles for each track as shown.<br />
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[[File:P2.jpg]]<br />
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There is also some Guides on how to automate this processes <br />
- Chapterfy : http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php/topic,106802.0.html<br />
- MCUtils : http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=89627.0<br />
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== Limitations ==<br />
There are some outstanding limitations/bugs with Particles that are worth noting:<br />
* "Rename, Move, & Copy Files" does not work on Particles - http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=75334.0<br />
* Incorrect Filename on Create Particles (sometime) - http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=81508.0<br />
* Sidecar Files & Particles - http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=80828.0<br />
* No Subtitles or Languages with DVD Particles - http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=82343.0<br />
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[[Category: Frequently Asked Questions]]</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=Home_Networking_Examples&diff=15515Home Networking Examples2018-03-26T03:37:49Z<p>Jmone: /* Example 3 : Direct Playback from MC Library Server Clients (using Windows UNC Shares) */</p>
<hr />
<div>The following are some examples of how users have configured their home networks using MC and other devices.<br />
<br />
== Example 1 : MC Server computer connected to living room TV, MC client computer connected to projector in family room ==<br />
I have a Windows 7 server computer in a closet near our living room plasma TV. I run DVI video to the TV and simple analog audio to a Logitech 2.1 speaker system near the TV. The server computer has a large internal drive dedicated to media including recorded TV. The media drive is shared on the home LAN. Media Center is installed on the server computer with media networking fully enabled.<br />
<br />
I have another Windows 7 computer in our family room running Media Center as a Library Server client to the living room computer. I run DVI video to a 20" monitor and HDMI video to a 720p projector and digital audio via coax to a Sony A/V amplifier (5.1 speaker system). I also run analog audio to a headphone jack on an exercise treadmill.<br />
<br />
I use JRiver MCE remotes and transceivers on each system for remote control.<br />
<br />
The setup of the client went pretty smoothly, but there were a few tips that I'll list here for future reference:<br />
<br />
# As of build 17.0.63, playback of Blu-ray titles over Library Server is not supported. The work around is to make the filenames on the server match the filenames on the client so that the client will play them using a network drive path or a UNC path rather than over a Library Server URL.<br />
# I programmed a button on the JRiver remote to toggle between the Projector and the monitor as the sole display. There were numerous problems with trying to use an "extend desktop onto both monitors" type of setup so it's preferred to use one monitor at a time. In Tools/Options/Remote Control/Commands, select Add/Custom..., change the name to "Monitor Toggle", and click "Add Run", then type "mc17.exe" for executable filename and "/MonitorToggle" for parameters. Click Ok back to the command list and then with the newly created command highlighted, click "Start Learning" and point your JRiver remote at the transceiver and click the button you want to use (I used the "1" button). Click Ok and you can test it out - press "1" and it should switch to one of the monitors, click "1" again and it should switch to the other monitor. Create another command called "Monitor Extend" with "/MonitorExtend" as the parameter, program it to the "2" button, then you can press "2" to get the desktop extended onto both monitors.<br />
# I setup one zone called ("Headphones") to play through the headphones at the treadmill, and another zone called "Sony Amp" to play through the Sony 5.1 receiver. I then programmed two buttons on the remote to select those zones. On the remote control command list screen, use Add/Add Media Center Command. Select the zone you want for each button, then train those buttons (I used buttons "3" and "4") using the "Start Learning" process described in the previous tip. I documented these remote buttons and taped the piece of paper to the treadmill stand.<br />
# In Tools/Options/Theater View, I set these options:<br />
## Check "Disable screen saver in Theater View"<br />
## Check "Disable Windows Media Center"<br />
## Set "Switch to zone on load" to "Sony Amp" since we use that more often than the treadmill headphones.<br />
# In Tools/Options/Startup, I set these options:<br />
## Set "Location" to "Last Location"<br />
## Set "Mode" to "Theater View"<br />
## Set "Run on Windows startup" to "Media Server" so that all it ever takes to get into Theater View is to press the green button on the remote.<br />
# In Tools/Options/Media Network, I set these options:<br />
## Un-check "Client Options/Show playback zones from server on the client" because I didn't want to allow the "There" zone to be selected for playback on the server.<br />
# In Tools/Options/Remote Control, I set these options:<br />
## Click "Devices & Options", make sure "Selected input devices" contains both "Microsoft MCE" and "Remote, keyboard, gamepad, or other HID" as active.<br />
<br />
== Example 2 : Typical Home Network Setup with an AVR, a HTPC and a NAS ==<br />
In this example MC is running on the HTPC which is connected to a AVR and pulling the media from a NAS over a home network. <br />
# Connect the HTPC, NAS, AVI etc up using Ethernet if you can (most reliable)<br />
# Use the Wireless connection for your Remote Android/iPhone Apps<br />
# Use a universal IR RC to control the HTPC/AVR/TV<br />
# Optionally use Android/IOS RC applications like [[Gizmo]] to control MC on the HTPC or the MFRs App to control the AVR if it is network connected<br />
# Use HDMI between the HTPC >> AVI >> TV<br />
# Optionally add the Analogue Audio Cable to enable a second Audio Zone<br />
<br />
[[image:HTPCSetup.jpg |900px]]<br />
<br />
== Example 3 : Direct Playback from MC Library Server Clients (using Windows UNC Shares) ==<br />
<br />
When a MC Library Server Client connects to a MC Library Server it receives a full copy of the Library, but not the actual files. When you commence playback, the MC Library Server Client will either play the file directly (if it can access the file) or the MC Server will send a stream. It can be advantageous to allow the MC Library Server Clients to access the files directly:<br />
# Blu-ray (and DVD) Menus will work<br />
# There is no transcoding of files<br />
<br />
To allow MC Library Server clients direct access to the files you will need to do a few things:<br />
# UNC Share: There are several ways of doing this, and MS provides some instructions on their Web Page - https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/help/4092694/windows-10-changes-to-file-sharing-over-a-network. Currently (in Windows 10), you can right click on the folder with your media in it and use the "Give access to" menu option to allow sharing. Once established you should see in the folder properties on the Sharing tab details of the "Network Path". From you client PC, go to Windows (file) Explorer and see if you can now browse to your files. If so you are then ready to update your Library to use this path.<br />
# Update Library Path to UNC Share: PLEASE - Make a BACKUP of you library before attempting this (in case something goes wrong). Then Try on a couple of files first (in case something goes wrong!!) and test that it works. Using MC's Rename, Move, & Copy Files tool, select the files in your library that you want to make available using the UNC Share path. Make SURE you have selected "Update database to point to location...". Really make sure you have this selected or MC will MOVE your items rather than just changing the path. Under Find & Replace put your Drive Letter (eg M:) in "Find What" and the UNC Path (eg \\MAIN) in the "Replace With" field. Check the Preview Windows that the results look correct then press OK to make the changes.<br />
# Check "Play local file..." : On your MC Library Server Clients, make sure have have enabled in Tools--> Options--> Media Network--> Client Options--> "Play local file if one that matches Library Server file is found"<br />
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[[image:CreateShare.png |900px]]<br />
<br />
[[image:UpdateLibtoShare.png |600px]]<br />
<br />
If all has gone well, your MC Library Server Clients will now have direct access to the files and will play them accordingly. Couple of note:<br />
# Importing New Items: When ripping or importing items, if done from the UNC Path in the future there is no need to then rename them.<br />
# Non Windows OS: This guide is only for Windows UNC Shares and it will not work if you have a mix of non Windows Clients as the Network Paths are named differently.<br />
<br />
[[Category:Media Network]]<br />
[[Category:Setup]]</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=Home_Networking_Examples&diff=15514Home Networking Examples2018-03-26T01:51:30Z<p>Jmone: /* Example 3 : Direct Playback from MC Library Server Clients (using Windows UNC Shares) */</p>
<hr />
<div>The following are some examples of how users have configured their home networks using MC and other devices.<br />
<br />
== Example 1 : MC Server computer connected to living room TV, MC client computer connected to projector in family room ==<br />
I have a Windows 7 server computer in a closet near our living room plasma TV. I run DVI video to the TV and simple analog audio to a Logitech 2.1 speaker system near the TV. The server computer has a large internal drive dedicated to media including recorded TV. The media drive is shared on the home LAN. Media Center is installed on the server computer with media networking fully enabled.<br />
<br />
I have another Windows 7 computer in our family room running Media Center as a Library Server client to the living room computer. I run DVI video to a 20" monitor and HDMI video to a 720p projector and digital audio via coax to a Sony A/V amplifier (5.1 speaker system). I also run analog audio to a headphone jack on an exercise treadmill.<br />
<br />
I use JRiver MCE remotes and transceivers on each system for remote control.<br />
<br />
The setup of the client went pretty smoothly, but there were a few tips that I'll list here for future reference:<br />
<br />
# As of build 17.0.63, playback of Blu-ray titles over Library Server is not supported. The work around is to make the filenames on the server match the filenames on the client so that the client will play them using a network drive path or a UNC path rather than over a Library Server URL.<br />
# I programmed a button on the JRiver remote to toggle between the Projector and the monitor as the sole display. There were numerous problems with trying to use an "extend desktop onto both monitors" type of setup so it's preferred to use one monitor at a time. In Tools/Options/Remote Control/Commands, select Add/Custom..., change the name to "Monitor Toggle", and click "Add Run", then type "mc17.exe" for executable filename and "/MonitorToggle" for parameters. Click Ok back to the command list and then with the newly created command highlighted, click "Start Learning" and point your JRiver remote at the transceiver and click the button you want to use (I used the "1" button). Click Ok and you can test it out - press "1" and it should switch to one of the monitors, click "1" again and it should switch to the other monitor. Create another command called "Monitor Extend" with "/MonitorExtend" as the parameter, program it to the "2" button, then you can press "2" to get the desktop extended onto both monitors.<br />
# I setup one zone called ("Headphones") to play through the headphones at the treadmill, and another zone called "Sony Amp" to play through the Sony 5.1 receiver. I then programmed two buttons on the remote to select those zones. On the remote control command list screen, use Add/Add Media Center Command. Select the zone you want for each button, then train those buttons (I used buttons "3" and "4") using the "Start Learning" process described in the previous tip. I documented these remote buttons and taped the piece of paper to the treadmill stand.<br />
# In Tools/Options/Theater View, I set these options:<br />
## Check "Disable screen saver in Theater View"<br />
## Check "Disable Windows Media Center"<br />
## Set "Switch to zone on load" to "Sony Amp" since we use that more often than the treadmill headphones.<br />
# In Tools/Options/Startup, I set these options:<br />
## Set "Location" to "Last Location"<br />
## Set "Mode" to "Theater View"<br />
## Set "Run on Windows startup" to "Media Server" so that all it ever takes to get into Theater View is to press the green button on the remote.<br />
# In Tools/Options/Media Network, I set these options:<br />
## Un-check "Client Options/Show playback zones from server on the client" because I didn't want to allow the "There" zone to be selected for playback on the server.<br />
# In Tools/Options/Remote Control, I set these options:<br />
## Click "Devices & Options", make sure "Selected input devices" contains both "Microsoft MCE" and "Remote, keyboard, gamepad, or other HID" as active.<br />
<br />
== Example 2 : Typical Home Network Setup with an AVR, a HTPC and a NAS ==<br />
In this example MC is running on the HTPC which is connected to a AVR and pulling the media from a NAS over a home network. <br />
# Connect the HTPC, NAS, AVI etc up using Ethernet if you can (most reliable)<br />
# Use the Wireless connection for your Remote Android/iPhone Apps<br />
# Use a universal IR RC to control the HTPC/AVR/TV<br />
# Optionally use Android/IOS RC applications like [[Gizmo]] to control MC on the HTPC or the MFRs App to control the AVR if it is network connected<br />
# Use HDMI between the HTPC >> AVI >> TV<br />
# Optionally add the Analogue Audio Cable to enable a second Audio Zone<br />
<br />
[[image:HTPCSetup.jpg |900px]]<br />
<br />
== Example 3 : Direct Playback from MC Library Server Clients (using Windows UNC Shares) ==<br />
<br />
When a MC Library Server Client connects to a MC Library Server it receives a full copy of the Library, but not the actual files. When you commence playback, the MC Library Server Client will either play the file directly (if it can access the file) or the MC Server will send a stream. It can be advantageous to allow the MC Library Server Clients to access the files directly:<br />
# Blu-ray (and DVD) Menus will work<br />
# There is no transcoding of files<br />
<br />
To allow MC Library Server clients direct access to the files you will need to do a few things:<br />
# UNC Share: There are several ways of doing this, and MS provides some instructions on their Web Page - https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/help/4092694/windows-10-changes-to-file-sharing-over-a-network. Currently (in Windows 10), you can right click on the folder with your media in it and use the "Give access to" menu option to allow sharing. Once established you should see in the folder properties on the Sharing tab details of the "Network Path". From you client PC, go to Windows (file) Explorer and see if you can now browse to your files. If so you are then ready to update your Library to use this path.<br />
# Update Library Path to UNC Share: PLEASE - Make a BACKUP of you library before attempting this (in case something goes wrong). Then Try on a couple of files first (in case something goes wrong!!) and test that it works. Using MC's Rename, Move, & Copy Files tool, select the files in your library that you want to make available using the UNC Share path. Make SURE you have selected "Update database to point to location...". Really make sure you have this selected or MC will MOVE your items rather than just changing the path. Under Find & Replace put your Drive Letter (eg M:) in "Find What" and the UNC Path (eg \\MAIN) in the "Replace With" field. Check the Preview Windows that the results look correct then press OK to make the changes.<br />
# Check "Play local file..." : On you MC Library Server Clients, make sure have have enabled in Tools--> Options--> Media Network--> Client Options--> "Play local file if one that matches Library Server file is found"<br />
<br />
[[image:CreateShare.png |900px]]<br />
<br />
[[image:UpdateLibtoShare.png |600px]]<br />
<br />
If all has gone well, your MC Library Server Clients will now have direct access to the files and will play them accordingly. Couple of note:<br />
# Importing New Items: When ripping or importing items, if done from the UNC Path in the future there is no need to then rename them.<br />
# Non Windows OS: This guide is only for Windows UNC Shares and it will not work if you have a mix of non Windows Clients as the Network Paths are named differently.<br />
<br />
[[Category:Media Network]]<br />
[[Category:Setup]]</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=Home_Networking_Examples&diff=15513Home Networking Examples2018-03-26T01:51:14Z<p>Jmone: /* Example 3 : Direct Playback from MC Library Server Clients (using Windows UNC Shares) */</p>
<hr />
<div>The following are some examples of how users have configured their home networks using MC and other devices.<br />
<br />
== Example 1 : MC Server computer connected to living room TV, MC client computer connected to projector in family room ==<br />
I have a Windows 7 server computer in a closet near our living room plasma TV. I run DVI video to the TV and simple analog audio to a Logitech 2.1 speaker system near the TV. The server computer has a large internal drive dedicated to media including recorded TV. The media drive is shared on the home LAN. Media Center is installed on the server computer with media networking fully enabled.<br />
<br />
I have another Windows 7 computer in our family room running Media Center as a Library Server client to the living room computer. I run DVI video to a 20" monitor and HDMI video to a 720p projector and digital audio via coax to a Sony A/V amplifier (5.1 speaker system). I also run analog audio to a headphone jack on an exercise treadmill.<br />
<br />
I use JRiver MCE remotes and transceivers on each system for remote control.<br />
<br />
The setup of the client went pretty smoothly, but there were a few tips that I'll list here for future reference:<br />
<br />
# As of build 17.0.63, playback of Blu-ray titles over Library Server is not supported. The work around is to make the filenames on the server match the filenames on the client so that the client will play them using a network drive path or a UNC path rather than over a Library Server URL.<br />
# I programmed a button on the JRiver remote to toggle between the Projector and the monitor as the sole display. There were numerous problems with trying to use an "extend desktop onto both monitors" type of setup so it's preferred to use one monitor at a time. In Tools/Options/Remote Control/Commands, select Add/Custom..., change the name to "Monitor Toggle", and click "Add Run", then type "mc17.exe" for executable filename and "/MonitorToggle" for parameters. Click Ok back to the command list and then with the newly created command highlighted, click "Start Learning" and point your JRiver remote at the transceiver and click the button you want to use (I used the "1" button). Click Ok and you can test it out - press "1" and it should switch to one of the monitors, click "1" again and it should switch to the other monitor. Create another command called "Monitor Extend" with "/MonitorExtend" as the parameter, program it to the "2" button, then you can press "2" to get the desktop extended onto both monitors.<br />
# I setup one zone called ("Headphones") to play through the headphones at the treadmill, and another zone called "Sony Amp" to play through the Sony 5.1 receiver. I then programmed two buttons on the remote to select those zones. On the remote control command list screen, use Add/Add Media Center Command. Select the zone you want for each button, then train those buttons (I used buttons "3" and "4") using the "Start Learning" process described in the previous tip. I documented these remote buttons and taped the piece of paper to the treadmill stand.<br />
# In Tools/Options/Theater View, I set these options:<br />
## Check "Disable screen saver in Theater View"<br />
## Check "Disable Windows Media Center"<br />
## Set "Switch to zone on load" to "Sony Amp" since we use that more often than the treadmill headphones.<br />
# In Tools/Options/Startup, I set these options:<br />
## Set "Location" to "Last Location"<br />
## Set "Mode" to "Theater View"<br />
## Set "Run on Windows startup" to "Media Server" so that all it ever takes to get into Theater View is to press the green button on the remote.<br />
# In Tools/Options/Media Network, I set these options:<br />
## Un-check "Client Options/Show playback zones from server on the client" because I didn't want to allow the "There" zone to be selected for playback on the server.<br />
# In Tools/Options/Remote Control, I set these options:<br />
## Click "Devices & Options", make sure "Selected input devices" contains both "Microsoft MCE" and "Remote, keyboard, gamepad, or other HID" as active.<br />
<br />
== Example 2 : Typical Home Network Setup with an AVR, a HTPC and a NAS ==<br />
In this example MC is running on the HTPC which is connected to a AVR and pulling the media from a NAS over a home network. <br />
# Connect the HTPC, NAS, AVI etc up using Ethernet if you can (most reliable)<br />
# Use the Wireless connection for your Remote Android/iPhone Apps<br />
# Use a universal IR RC to control the HTPC/AVR/TV<br />
# Optionally use Android/IOS RC applications like [[Gizmo]] to control MC on the HTPC or the MFRs App to control the AVR if it is network connected<br />
# Use HDMI between the HTPC >> AVI >> TV<br />
# Optionally add the Analogue Audio Cable to enable a second Audio Zone<br />
<br />
[[image:HTPCSetup.jpg |900px]]<br />
<br />
== Example 3 : Direct Playback from MC Library Server Clients (using Windows UNC Shares) ==<br />
*** Being Updated 26 May 2018 ****<br />
<br />
When a MC Library Server Client connects to a MC Library Server it receives a full copy of the Library, but not the actual files. When you commence playback, the MC Library Server Client will either play the file directly (if it can access the file) or the MC Server will send a stream. It can be advantageous to allow the MC Library Server Clients to access the files directly:<br />
# Blu-ray (and DVD) Menus will work<br />
# There is no transcoding of files<br />
<br />
To allow MC Library Server clients direct access to the files you will need to do a few things:<br />
# UNC Share: There are several ways of doing this, and MS provides some instructions on their Web Page - https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/help/4092694/windows-10-changes-to-file-sharing-over-a-network. Currently (in Windows 10), you can right click on the folder with your media in it and use the "Give access to" menu option to allow sharing. Once established you should see in the folder properties on the Sharing tab details of the "Network Path". From you client PC, go to Windows (file) Explorer and see if you can now browse to your files. If so you are then ready to update your Library to use this path.<br />
# Update Library Path to UNC Share: PLEASE - Make a BACKUP of you library before attempting this (in case something goes wrong). Then Try on a couple of files first (in case something goes wrong!!) and test that it works. Using MC's Rename, Move, & Copy Files tool, select the files in your library that you want to make available using the UNC Share path. Make SURE you have selected "Update database to point to location...". Really make sure you have this selected or MC will MOVE your items rather than just changing the path. Under Find & Replace put your Drive Letter (eg M:) in "Find What" and the UNC Path (eg \\MAIN) in the "Replace With" field. Check the Preview Windows that the results look correct then press OK to make the changes.<br />
# Check "Play local file..." : On you MC Library Server Clients, make sure have have enabled in Tools--> Options--> Media Network--> Client Options--> "Play local file if one that matches Library Server file is found"<br />
<br />
[[image:CreateShare.png |900px]]<br />
<br />
[[image:UpdateLibtoShare.png |600px]]<br />
<br />
If all has gone well, your MC Library Server Clients will now have direct access to the files and will play them accordingly. Couple of note:<br />
# Importing New Items: When ripping or importing items, if done from the UNC Path in the future there is no need to then rename them.<br />
# Non Windows OS: This guide is only for Windows UNC Shares and it will not work if you have a mix of non Windows Clients as the Network Paths are named differently.<br />
<br />
[[Category:Media Network]]<br />
[[Category:Setup]]</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=Home_Networking_Examples&diff=15512Home Networking Examples2018-03-26T01:45:49Z<p>Jmone: /* Example 3 : Direct Playback from MC Library Server Clients (using Windows UNC Shares) */</p>
<hr />
<div>The following are some examples of how users have configured their home networks using MC and other devices.<br />
<br />
== Example 1 : MC Server computer connected to living room TV, MC client computer connected to projector in family room ==<br />
I have a Windows 7 server computer in a closet near our living room plasma TV. I run DVI video to the TV and simple analog audio to a Logitech 2.1 speaker system near the TV. The server computer has a large internal drive dedicated to media including recorded TV. The media drive is shared on the home LAN. Media Center is installed on the server computer with media networking fully enabled.<br />
<br />
I have another Windows 7 computer in our family room running Media Center as a Library Server client to the living room computer. I run DVI video to a 20" monitor and HDMI video to a 720p projector and digital audio via coax to a Sony A/V amplifier (5.1 speaker system). I also run analog audio to a headphone jack on an exercise treadmill.<br />
<br />
I use JRiver MCE remotes and transceivers on each system for remote control.<br />
<br />
The setup of the client went pretty smoothly, but there were a few tips that I'll list here for future reference:<br />
<br />
# As of build 17.0.63, playback of Blu-ray titles over Library Server is not supported. The work around is to make the filenames on the server match the filenames on the client so that the client will play them using a network drive path or a UNC path rather than over a Library Server URL.<br />
# I programmed a button on the JRiver remote to toggle between the Projector and the monitor as the sole display. There were numerous problems with trying to use an "extend desktop onto both monitors" type of setup so it's preferred to use one monitor at a time. In Tools/Options/Remote Control/Commands, select Add/Custom..., change the name to "Monitor Toggle", and click "Add Run", then type "mc17.exe" for executable filename and "/MonitorToggle" for parameters. Click Ok back to the command list and then with the newly created command highlighted, click "Start Learning" and point your JRiver remote at the transceiver and click the button you want to use (I used the "1" button). Click Ok and you can test it out - press "1" and it should switch to one of the monitors, click "1" again and it should switch to the other monitor. Create another command called "Monitor Extend" with "/MonitorExtend" as the parameter, program it to the "2" button, then you can press "2" to get the desktop extended onto both monitors.<br />
# I setup one zone called ("Headphones") to play through the headphones at the treadmill, and another zone called "Sony Amp" to play through the Sony 5.1 receiver. I then programmed two buttons on the remote to select those zones. On the remote control command list screen, use Add/Add Media Center Command. Select the zone you want for each button, then train those buttons (I used buttons "3" and "4") using the "Start Learning" process described in the previous tip. I documented these remote buttons and taped the piece of paper to the treadmill stand.<br />
# In Tools/Options/Theater View, I set these options:<br />
## Check "Disable screen saver in Theater View"<br />
## Check "Disable Windows Media Center"<br />
## Set "Switch to zone on load" to "Sony Amp" since we use that more often than the treadmill headphones.<br />
# In Tools/Options/Startup, I set these options:<br />
## Set "Location" to "Last Location"<br />
## Set "Mode" to "Theater View"<br />
## Set "Run on Windows startup" to "Media Server" so that all it ever takes to get into Theater View is to press the green button on the remote.<br />
# In Tools/Options/Media Network, I set these options:<br />
## Un-check "Client Options/Show playback zones from server on the client" because I didn't want to allow the "There" zone to be selected for playback on the server.<br />
# In Tools/Options/Remote Control, I set these options:<br />
## Click "Devices & Options", make sure "Selected input devices" contains both "Microsoft MCE" and "Remote, keyboard, gamepad, or other HID" as active.<br />
<br />
== Example 2 : Typical Home Network Setup with an AVR, a HTPC and a NAS ==<br />
In this example MC is running on the HTPC which is connected to a AVR and pulling the media from a NAS over a home network. <br />
# Connect the HTPC, NAS, AVI etc up using Ethernet if you can (most reliable)<br />
# Use the Wireless connection for your Remote Android/iPhone Apps<br />
# Use a universal IR RC to control the HTPC/AVR/TV<br />
# Optionally use Android/IOS RC applications like [[Gizmo]] to control MC on the HTPC or the MFRs App to control the AVR if it is network connected<br />
# Use HDMI between the HTPC >> AVI >> TV<br />
# Optionally add the Analogue Audio Cable to enable a second Audio Zone<br />
<br />
[[image:HTPCSetup.jpg |900px]]<br />
<br />
== Example 3 : Direct Playback from MC Library Server Clients (using Windows UNC Shares) ==<br />
*** Being Updated 26 May 2018 ****<br />
<br />
When a MC Library Server Client connects to a MC Library Server it receives a full copy of the Library, but not the actual files. When you commence playback, the MC Library Server Client will either play the file directly (if it can access the file) or the MC Server will send a stream. It can be advantageous to allow the MC Library Server Clients to access the files directly:<br />
# Blu-ray (and DVD) Menus will work<br />
# There is no transcoding of files<br />
<br />
To allow MC Library Server clients direct access to the files you will need to do a few things:<br />
# UNC Share: There are several ways of doing this, and MS provides some instructions on their Web Page - https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/help/4092694/windows-10-changes-to-file-sharing-over-a-network. Currently (in Windows 10), you can right click on the folder with your media in it and use the "Give access to" menu option to allow sharing. Once established you should see in the folder properties on the Sharing tab details of the "Network Path". From you client PC, go to Windows (file) Explorer and see if you can now browse to your files. If so you are then ready to update your Library to use this path.<br />
# Update Library Path to UNC Share: PLEASE - Make a BACKUP of you library before attempting this (in case something goes wrong). Then Try on a couple of files first (in case something goes wrong!!) and test that it works. Using MC's Rename, Move, & Copy Files tool, select the files in your library that you want to make available using the UNC Share path. Make SURE you have selected "Update database to point to location...". Really make sure you have this selected or MC will MOVE your items rather than just changing the path. Under Find & Replace <br />
# Check "Play local file..." : On you MC Library Server Clients, make sure have have enabled in Tools--> Options--> Media Network--> Client Options--> "Play local file if one that matches Library Server file is found"<br />
<br />
[[image:CreateShare.png |900px]]<br />
<br />
[[image:UpdateLibtoShare.png |600px]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Media Network]]<br />
[[Category:Setup]]</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=Home_Networking_Examples&diff=15511Home Networking Examples2018-03-26T01:45:17Z<p>Jmone: /* Example 3 : Direct Playback from MC Library Server Clients (using Windows UNC Shares) */</p>
<hr />
<div>The following are some examples of how users have configured their home networks using MC and other devices.<br />
<br />
== Example 1 : MC Server computer connected to living room TV, MC client computer connected to projector in family room ==<br />
I have a Windows 7 server computer in a closet near our living room plasma TV. I run DVI video to the TV and simple analog audio to a Logitech 2.1 speaker system near the TV. The server computer has a large internal drive dedicated to media including recorded TV. The media drive is shared on the home LAN. Media Center is installed on the server computer with media networking fully enabled.<br />
<br />
I have another Windows 7 computer in our family room running Media Center as a Library Server client to the living room computer. I run DVI video to a 20" monitor and HDMI video to a 720p projector and digital audio via coax to a Sony A/V amplifier (5.1 speaker system). I also run analog audio to a headphone jack on an exercise treadmill.<br />
<br />
I use JRiver MCE remotes and transceivers on each system for remote control.<br />
<br />
The setup of the client went pretty smoothly, but there were a few tips that I'll list here for future reference:<br />
<br />
# As of build 17.0.63, playback of Blu-ray titles over Library Server is not supported. The work around is to make the filenames on the server match the filenames on the client so that the client will play them using a network drive path or a UNC path rather than over a Library Server URL.<br />
# I programmed a button on the JRiver remote to toggle between the Projector and the monitor as the sole display. There were numerous problems with trying to use an "extend desktop onto both monitors" type of setup so it's preferred to use one monitor at a time. In Tools/Options/Remote Control/Commands, select Add/Custom..., change the name to "Monitor Toggle", and click "Add Run", then type "mc17.exe" for executable filename and "/MonitorToggle" for parameters. Click Ok back to the command list and then with the newly created command highlighted, click "Start Learning" and point your JRiver remote at the transceiver and click the button you want to use (I used the "1" button). Click Ok and you can test it out - press "1" and it should switch to one of the monitors, click "1" again and it should switch to the other monitor. Create another command called "Monitor Extend" with "/MonitorExtend" as the parameter, program it to the "2" button, then you can press "2" to get the desktop extended onto both monitors.<br />
# I setup one zone called ("Headphones") to play through the headphones at the treadmill, and another zone called "Sony Amp" to play through the Sony 5.1 receiver. I then programmed two buttons on the remote to select those zones. On the remote control command list screen, use Add/Add Media Center Command. Select the zone you want for each button, then train those buttons (I used buttons "3" and "4") using the "Start Learning" process described in the previous tip. I documented these remote buttons and taped the piece of paper to the treadmill stand.<br />
# In Tools/Options/Theater View, I set these options:<br />
## Check "Disable screen saver in Theater View"<br />
## Check "Disable Windows Media Center"<br />
## Set "Switch to zone on load" to "Sony Amp" since we use that more often than the treadmill headphones.<br />
# In Tools/Options/Startup, I set these options:<br />
## Set "Location" to "Last Location"<br />
## Set "Mode" to "Theater View"<br />
## Set "Run on Windows startup" to "Media Server" so that all it ever takes to get into Theater View is to press the green button on the remote.<br />
# In Tools/Options/Media Network, I set these options:<br />
## Un-check "Client Options/Show playback zones from server on the client" because I didn't want to allow the "There" zone to be selected for playback on the server.<br />
# In Tools/Options/Remote Control, I set these options:<br />
## Click "Devices & Options", make sure "Selected input devices" contains both "Microsoft MCE" and "Remote, keyboard, gamepad, or other HID" as active.<br />
<br />
== Example 2 : Typical Home Network Setup with an AVR, a HTPC and a NAS ==<br />
In this example MC is running on the HTPC which is connected to a AVR and pulling the media from a NAS over a home network. <br />
# Connect the HTPC, NAS, AVI etc up using Ethernet if you can (most reliable)<br />
# Use the Wireless connection for your Remote Android/iPhone Apps<br />
# Use a universal IR RC to control the HTPC/AVR/TV<br />
# Optionally use Android/IOS RC applications like [[Gizmo]] to control MC on the HTPC or the MFRs App to control the AVR if it is network connected<br />
# Use HDMI between the HTPC >> AVI >> TV<br />
# Optionally add the Analogue Audio Cable to enable a second Audio Zone<br />
<br />
[[image:HTPCSetup.jpg |900px]]<br />
<br />
== Example 3 : Direct Playback from MC Library Server Clients (using Windows UNC Shares) ==<br />
*** Being Updated 26 May 2018 ****<br />
<br />
When a MC Library Server Client connects to a MC Library Server it receives a full copy of the Library, but not the actual files. When you commence playback, the MC Library Server Client will either play the file directly (if it can access the file) or the MC Server will send a stream. It can be advantageous to allow the MC Library Server Clients to access the files directly:<br />
# Blu-ray (and DVD) Menus will work<br />
# There is no transcoding of files<br />
<br />
To allow MC Library Server clients direct access to the files you will need to do a few things:<br />
# UNC Share: There are several ways of doing this, and MS provides some instructions on their Web Page - https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/help/4092694/windows-10-changes-to-file-sharing-over-a-network. Currently (in Windows 10), you can right click on the folder with your media in it and use the "Give access to" menu option to allow sharing. Once established you should see in the folder properties on the Sharing tab details of the "Network Path". From you client PC, go to Windows (file) Explorer and see if you can now browse to your files. If so you are then ready to update your Library to use this path.<br />
# Update Library Path to UNC Share: PLEASE - Make a BACKUP of you library before attempting this (in case something goes wrong). Then Try on a couple of files first (in case something goes wrong!!) and test that it works. Using MC's Rename, Move, & Copy Files tool, select the files in your library that you want to make available using the UNC Share path. Make SURE you have selected "Update database to point to location...". Really make sure you have this selected or MC will MOVE your items rather than just changing the path. Under Find & Replace <br />
# Check "Play local file..." : On you MC Library Server Clients, make sure have have enabled in Tools--> Options--> Media Network--> Client Options--> "Play local file if one that matches Library Server file is found"<br />
<br />
[[image:CreateShare.png |900px]]<br />
<br />
[[image:UpdateLibtoShare.png |900px]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Media Network]]<br />
[[Category:Setup]]</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=File:UpdateLibtoShare.png&diff=15510File:UpdateLibtoShare.png2018-03-26T01:44:33Z<p>Jmone: Update Library from a Relative to UNC Path</p>
<hr />
<div>Update Library from a Relative to UNC Path</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=Home_Networking_Examples&diff=15509Home Networking Examples2018-03-26T00:15:16Z<p>Jmone: /* Example 3 : Direct Playback from MC Library Server Clients (using Windows UNC Shares) */</p>
<hr />
<div>The following are some examples of how users have configured their home networks using MC and other devices.<br />
<br />
== Example 1 : MC Server computer connected to living room TV, MC client computer connected to projector in family room ==<br />
I have a Windows 7 server computer in a closet near our living room plasma TV. I run DVI video to the TV and simple analog audio to a Logitech 2.1 speaker system near the TV. The server computer has a large internal drive dedicated to media including recorded TV. The media drive is shared on the home LAN. Media Center is installed on the server computer with media networking fully enabled.<br />
<br />
I have another Windows 7 computer in our family room running Media Center as a Library Server client to the living room computer. I run DVI video to a 20" monitor and HDMI video to a 720p projector and digital audio via coax to a Sony A/V amplifier (5.1 speaker system). I also run analog audio to a headphone jack on an exercise treadmill.<br />
<br />
I use JRiver MCE remotes and transceivers on each system for remote control.<br />
<br />
The setup of the client went pretty smoothly, but there were a few tips that I'll list here for future reference:<br />
<br />
# As of build 17.0.63, playback of Blu-ray titles over Library Server is not supported. The work around is to make the filenames on the server match the filenames on the client so that the client will play them using a network drive path or a UNC path rather than over a Library Server URL.<br />
# I programmed a button on the JRiver remote to toggle between the Projector and the monitor as the sole display. There were numerous problems with trying to use an "extend desktop onto both monitors" type of setup so it's preferred to use one monitor at a time. In Tools/Options/Remote Control/Commands, select Add/Custom..., change the name to "Monitor Toggle", and click "Add Run", then type "mc17.exe" for executable filename and "/MonitorToggle" for parameters. Click Ok back to the command list and then with the newly created command highlighted, click "Start Learning" and point your JRiver remote at the transceiver and click the button you want to use (I used the "1" button). Click Ok and you can test it out - press "1" and it should switch to one of the monitors, click "1" again and it should switch to the other monitor. Create another command called "Monitor Extend" with "/MonitorExtend" as the parameter, program it to the "2" button, then you can press "2" to get the desktop extended onto both monitors.<br />
# I setup one zone called ("Headphones") to play through the headphones at the treadmill, and another zone called "Sony Amp" to play through the Sony 5.1 receiver. I then programmed two buttons on the remote to select those zones. On the remote control command list screen, use Add/Add Media Center Command. Select the zone you want for each button, then train those buttons (I used buttons "3" and "4") using the "Start Learning" process described in the previous tip. I documented these remote buttons and taped the piece of paper to the treadmill stand.<br />
# In Tools/Options/Theater View, I set these options:<br />
## Check "Disable screen saver in Theater View"<br />
## Check "Disable Windows Media Center"<br />
## Set "Switch to zone on load" to "Sony Amp" since we use that more often than the treadmill headphones.<br />
# In Tools/Options/Startup, I set these options:<br />
## Set "Location" to "Last Location"<br />
## Set "Mode" to "Theater View"<br />
## Set "Run on Windows startup" to "Media Server" so that all it ever takes to get into Theater View is to press the green button on the remote.<br />
# In Tools/Options/Media Network, I set these options:<br />
## Un-check "Client Options/Show playback zones from server on the client" because I didn't want to allow the "There" zone to be selected for playback on the server.<br />
# In Tools/Options/Remote Control, I set these options:<br />
## Click "Devices & Options", make sure "Selected input devices" contains both "Microsoft MCE" and "Remote, keyboard, gamepad, or other HID" as active.<br />
<br />
== Example 2 : Typical Home Network Setup with an AVR, a HTPC and a NAS ==<br />
In this example MC is running on the HTPC which is connected to a AVR and pulling the media from a NAS over a home network. <br />
# Connect the HTPC, NAS, AVI etc up using Ethernet if you can (most reliable)<br />
# Use the Wireless connection for your Remote Android/iPhone Apps<br />
# Use a universal IR RC to control the HTPC/AVR/TV<br />
# Optionally use Android/IOS RC applications like [[Gizmo]] to control MC on the HTPC or the MFRs App to control the AVR if it is network connected<br />
# Use HDMI between the HTPC >> AVI >> TV<br />
# Optionally add the Analogue Audio Cable to enable a second Audio Zone<br />
<br />
[[image:HTPCSetup.jpg |900px]]<br />
<br />
== Example 3 : Direct Playback from MC Library Server Clients (using Windows UNC Shares) ==<br />
*** Being Updated 26 May 2018 ****<br />
<br />
When a MC Library Server Client connects to a MC Library Server it receives a full copy of the Library, but not the actual files. When you commence playback, the MC Library Server Client will either play the file directly (if it can access the file) or the MC Server will send a stream. It can be advantageous to allow the MC Library Server Clients to access the files directly:<br />
# Blu-ray (and DVD) Menus will work<br />
# There is no transcoding of files<br />
<br />
To allow MC Library Server clients direct access to the files you will need to do a few things:<br />
# UNC Share: There are several ways of doing this, and MS provides some instructions on their Web Page - https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/help/4092694/windows-10-changes-to-file-sharing-over-a-network. Currently (in Windows 10), you can right click on the folder with your media in it and use the "Give access to" menu option to allow sharing. Once established you should see in the folder properties on the Sharing tab details of the "Network Path". From you client PC, go to Windows (file) Explorer and see if you can now browse to your files. If so you are then ready to update your Library to use this path.<br />
# Update Library Path to UNC Share: PLEASE - Make a BACKUP of you library before attempting this (in case something goes wrong). Then Try on a couple of files first (in case something goes wrong!!) and test that it works. Using MC's Rename, Move, & Copy Files tool, select the files in your library that you want to make available using the UNC Share path. Make SURE you have selected "Update database to point to location...". Really make sure you have this selected or MC will MOVE your items rather than just changing the path. Under Find & Replace <br />
# Check "Play local file..." : On you MC Library Server Clients, make sure have have enabled in Tools--> Options--> Media Network--> Client Options--> "Play local file if one that matches Library Server file is found"<br />
<br />
[[image:CreateShare.png |900px]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Media Network]]<br />
[[Category:Setup]]</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=Home_Networking_Examples&diff=15508Home Networking Examples2018-03-25T23:59:12Z<p>Jmone: </p>
<hr />
<div>The following are some examples of how users have configured their home networks using MC and other devices.<br />
<br />
== Example 1 : MC Server computer connected to living room TV, MC client computer connected to projector in family room ==<br />
I have a Windows 7 server computer in a closet near our living room plasma TV. I run DVI video to the TV and simple analog audio to a Logitech 2.1 speaker system near the TV. The server computer has a large internal drive dedicated to media including recorded TV. The media drive is shared on the home LAN. Media Center is installed on the server computer with media networking fully enabled.<br />
<br />
I have another Windows 7 computer in our family room running Media Center as a Library Server client to the living room computer. I run DVI video to a 20" monitor and HDMI video to a 720p projector and digital audio via coax to a Sony A/V amplifier (5.1 speaker system). I also run analog audio to a headphone jack on an exercise treadmill.<br />
<br />
I use JRiver MCE remotes and transceivers on each system for remote control.<br />
<br />
The setup of the client went pretty smoothly, but there were a few tips that I'll list here for future reference:<br />
<br />
# As of build 17.0.63, playback of Blu-ray titles over Library Server is not supported. The work around is to make the filenames on the server match the filenames on the client so that the client will play them using a network drive path or a UNC path rather than over a Library Server URL.<br />
# I programmed a button on the JRiver remote to toggle between the Projector and the monitor as the sole display. There were numerous problems with trying to use an "extend desktop onto both monitors" type of setup so it's preferred to use one monitor at a time. In Tools/Options/Remote Control/Commands, select Add/Custom..., change the name to "Monitor Toggle", and click "Add Run", then type "mc17.exe" for executable filename and "/MonitorToggle" for parameters. Click Ok back to the command list and then with the newly created command highlighted, click "Start Learning" and point your JRiver remote at the transceiver and click the button you want to use (I used the "1" button). Click Ok and you can test it out - press "1" and it should switch to one of the monitors, click "1" again and it should switch to the other monitor. Create another command called "Monitor Extend" with "/MonitorExtend" as the parameter, program it to the "2" button, then you can press "2" to get the desktop extended onto both monitors.<br />
# I setup one zone called ("Headphones") to play through the headphones at the treadmill, and another zone called "Sony Amp" to play through the Sony 5.1 receiver. I then programmed two buttons on the remote to select those zones. On the remote control command list screen, use Add/Add Media Center Command. Select the zone you want for each button, then train those buttons (I used buttons "3" and "4") using the "Start Learning" process described in the previous tip. I documented these remote buttons and taped the piece of paper to the treadmill stand.<br />
# In Tools/Options/Theater View, I set these options:<br />
## Check "Disable screen saver in Theater View"<br />
## Check "Disable Windows Media Center"<br />
## Set "Switch to zone on load" to "Sony Amp" since we use that more often than the treadmill headphones.<br />
# In Tools/Options/Startup, I set these options:<br />
## Set "Location" to "Last Location"<br />
## Set "Mode" to "Theater View"<br />
## Set "Run on Windows startup" to "Media Server" so that all it ever takes to get into Theater View is to press the green button on the remote.<br />
# In Tools/Options/Media Network, I set these options:<br />
## Un-check "Client Options/Show playback zones from server on the client" because I didn't want to allow the "There" zone to be selected for playback on the server.<br />
# In Tools/Options/Remote Control, I set these options:<br />
## Click "Devices & Options", make sure "Selected input devices" contains both "Microsoft MCE" and "Remote, keyboard, gamepad, or other HID" as active.<br />
<br />
== Example 2 : Typical Home Network Setup with an AVR, a HTPC and a NAS ==<br />
In this example MC is running on the HTPC which is connected to a AVR and pulling the media from a NAS over a home network. <br />
# Connect the HTPC, NAS, AVI etc up using Ethernet if you can (most reliable)<br />
# Use the Wireless connection for your Remote Android/iPhone Apps<br />
# Use a universal IR RC to control the HTPC/AVR/TV<br />
# Optionally use Android/IOS RC applications like [[Gizmo]] to control MC on the HTPC or the MFRs App to control the AVR if it is network connected<br />
# Use HDMI between the HTPC >> AVI >> TV<br />
# Optionally add the Analogue Audio Cable to enable a second Audio Zone<br />
<br />
[[image:HTPCSetup.jpg |900px]]<br />
<br />
== Example 3 : Direct Playback from MC Library Server Clients (using Windows UNC Shares) ==<br />
*** Being Updated 26 May 2018 ****<br />
<br />
When a MC Library Server Client connects to a MC Library Server it receives a full copy of the Library, but not the actual files. When you commence playback, the MC Library Server Client will either play the file directly (if it can access the file) or the MC Server will send a stream. It can be advantageous to allow the MC Library Server Clients to access the files directly:<br />
# Blu-ray (and DVD) Menus will work<br />
# There is no transcoding of files<br />
<br />
To allow MC Library Server clients direct access to the files you will need to do a few things:<br />
# UNC Share: There are several ways of doing this, and MS provides some instructions on their Web Page - https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/help/4092694/windows-10-changes-to-file-sharing-over-a-network. Currently (in Windows 10), you can right click on the folder with your media in it and use the "Give access to" menu option to allow sharing. Once established you should see in the folder properties on the Sharing tab details of the "Network Path". From you client PC, go to Windows (file) Explorer and see if you can now browse to your files. If so you are then ready to update your Library to use this path.<br />
[[image:CreateShare.png |900px]]<br />
<br />
# Update Library Path to UNC Share:<br />
# Check "Play local file..." : On you MC Library Server Clients, make sure have have enabled in Tools--> Options--> Media Network--> Client Options--> "Play local file if one that matches Library Server file is found"<br />
<br />
[[Category:Media Network]]<br />
[[Category:Setup]]</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=File:CreateShare.png&diff=15507File:CreateShare.png2018-03-25T23:57:16Z<p>Jmone: Create UNC Share in Windows</p>
<hr />
<div>Create UNC Share in Windows</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=Home_Networking_Examples&diff=15506Home Networking Examples2018-03-25T23:56:36Z<p>Jmone: /* Example 3 : Direct Playback from MC Library Server Clients (using Windows UNC Shares) */</p>
<hr />
<div>The following are some examples of how users have configured their home networks using MC and other devices.<br />
<br />
== Example 1 : MC Server computer connected to living room TV, MC client computer connected to projector in family room ==<br />
I have a Windows 7 server computer in a closet near our living room plasma TV. I run DVI video to the TV and simple analog audio to a Logitech 2.1 speaker system near the TV. The server computer has a large internal drive dedicated to media including recorded TV. The media drive is shared on the home LAN. Media Center is installed on the server computer with media networking fully enabled.<br />
<br />
I have another Windows 7 computer in our family room running Media Center as a Library Server client to the living room computer. I run DVI video to a 20" monitor and HDMI video to a 720p projector and digital audio via coax to a Sony A/V amplifier (5.1 speaker system). I also run analog audio to a headphone jack on an exercise treadmill.<br />
<br />
I use JRiver MCE remotes and transceivers on each system for remote control.<br />
<br />
The setup of the client went pretty smoothly, but there were a few tips that I'll list here for future reference:<br />
<br />
# As of build 17.0.63, playback of Blu-ray titles over Library Server is not supported. The work around is to make the filenames on the server match the filenames on the client so that the client will play them using a network drive path or a UNC path rather than over a Library Server URL.<br />
# I programmed a button on the JRiver remote to toggle between the Projector and the monitor as the sole display. There were numerous problems with trying to use an "extend desktop onto both monitors" type of setup so it's preferred to use one monitor at a time. In Tools/Options/Remote Control/Commands, select Add/Custom..., change the name to "Monitor Toggle", and click "Add Run", then type "mc17.exe" for executable filename and "/MonitorToggle" for parameters. Click Ok back to the command list and then with the newly created command highlighted, click "Start Learning" and point your JRiver remote at the transceiver and click the button you want to use (I used the "1" button). Click Ok and you can test it out - press "1" and it should switch to one of the monitors, click "1" again and it should switch to the other monitor. Create another command called "Monitor Extend" with "/MonitorExtend" as the parameter, program it to the "2" button, then you can press "2" to get the desktop extended onto both monitors.<br />
# I setup one zone called ("Headphones") to play through the headphones at the treadmill, and another zone called "Sony Amp" to play through the Sony 5.1 receiver. I then programmed two buttons on the remote to select those zones. On the remote control command list screen, use Add/Add Media Center Command. Select the zone you want for each button, then train those buttons (I used buttons "3" and "4") using the "Start Learning" process described in the previous tip. I documented these remote buttons and taped the piece of paper to the treadmill stand.<br />
# In Tools/Options/Theater View, I set these options:<br />
## Check "Disable screen saver in Theater View"<br />
## Check "Disable Windows Media Center"<br />
## Set "Switch to zone on load" to "Sony Amp" since we use that more often than the treadmill headphones.<br />
# In Tools/Options/Startup, I set these options:<br />
## Set "Location" to "Last Location"<br />
## Set "Mode" to "Theater View"<br />
## Set "Run on Windows startup" to "Media Server" so that all it ever takes to get into Theater View is to press the green button on the remote.<br />
# In Tools/Options/Media Network, I set these options:<br />
## Un-check "Client Options/Show playback zones from server on the client" because I didn't want to allow the "There" zone to be selected for playback on the server.<br />
# In Tools/Options/Remote Control, I set these options:<br />
## Click "Devices & Options", make sure "Selected input devices" contains both "Microsoft MCE" and "Remote, keyboard, gamepad, or other HID" as active.<br />
<br />
== Example 2 : Typical Home Network Setup with an AVR, a HTPC and a NAS ==<br />
In this example MC is running on the HTPC which is connected to a AVR and pulling the media from a NAS over a home network. <br />
# Connect the HTPC, NAS, AVI etc up using Ethernet if you can (most reliable)<br />
# Use the Wireless connection for your Remote Android/iPhone Apps<br />
# Use a universal IR RC to control the HTPC/AVR/TV<br />
# Optionally use Android/IOS RC applications like [[Gizmo]] to control MC on the HTPC or the MFRs App to control the AVR if it is network connected<br />
# Use HDMI between the HTPC >> AVI >> TV<br />
# Optionally add the Analogue Audio Cable to enable a second Audio Zone<br />
<br />
[[image:HTPCSetup.jpg |900px]]<br />
<br />
== Example 3 : Direct Playback from MC Library Server Clients (using Windows UNC Shares) ==<br />
*** Being Updated 26 May 2018 ****<br />
<br />
When a MC Library Server Client connects to a MC Library Server it receives a full copy of the Library, but not the actual files. When you commence playback, the MC Library Server Client will either play the file directly (if it can access the file) or the MC Server will send a stream. It can be advantageous to allow the MC Library Server Clients to access the files directly:<br />
# Blu-ray (and DVD) Menus will work<br />
# There is no transcoding of files<br />
<br />
To allow MC Library Server clients direct access to the files you will need to do a few things:<br />
# UNC Share: There are several ways of doing this, and MS provides some instructions on their Web Page - https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/help/4092694/windows-10-changes-to-file-sharing-over-a-network. Currently (in Windows 10), you can right click on the folder with your media in it and use the "Give access to" menu option to allow sharing. Once established you should see in the folder properties on the Sharing tab details of the "Network Path". From you client PC, go to Windows (file) Explorer and see if you can now browse to your files. If so you are then ready to update your Library to use this path.<br />
# Update Library Path to UNC Share:<br />
# Check "Play local file..." : On you MC Library Server Clients, make sure have have enabled in Tools--> Options--> Media Network--> Client Options--> "Play local file if one that matches Library Server file is found"<br />
<br />
[[Category:Media Network]]<br />
[[Category:Setup]]</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=Home_Networking_Examples&diff=15505Home Networking Examples2018-03-25T23:39:18Z<p>Jmone: /* Example 3 : Direct Playback from MC Library Server Clients (using Windows UNC Shares) */</p>
<hr />
<div>The following are some examples of how users have configured their home networks using MC and other devices.<br />
<br />
== Example 1 : MC Server computer connected to living room TV, MC client computer connected to projector in family room ==<br />
I have a Windows 7 server computer in a closet near our living room plasma TV. I run DVI video to the TV and simple analog audio to a Logitech 2.1 speaker system near the TV. The server computer has a large internal drive dedicated to media including recorded TV. The media drive is shared on the home LAN. Media Center is installed on the server computer with media networking fully enabled.<br />
<br />
I have another Windows 7 computer in our family room running Media Center as a Library Server client to the living room computer. I run DVI video to a 20" monitor and HDMI video to a 720p projector and digital audio via coax to a Sony A/V amplifier (5.1 speaker system). I also run analog audio to a headphone jack on an exercise treadmill.<br />
<br />
I use JRiver MCE remotes and transceivers on each system for remote control.<br />
<br />
The setup of the client went pretty smoothly, but there were a few tips that I'll list here for future reference:<br />
<br />
# As of build 17.0.63, playback of Blu-ray titles over Library Server is not supported. The work around is to make the filenames on the server match the filenames on the client so that the client will play them using a network drive path or a UNC path rather than over a Library Server URL.<br />
# I programmed a button on the JRiver remote to toggle between the Projector and the monitor as the sole display. There were numerous problems with trying to use an "extend desktop onto both monitors" type of setup so it's preferred to use one monitor at a time. In Tools/Options/Remote Control/Commands, select Add/Custom..., change the name to "Monitor Toggle", and click "Add Run", then type "mc17.exe" for executable filename and "/MonitorToggle" for parameters. Click Ok back to the command list and then with the newly created command highlighted, click "Start Learning" and point your JRiver remote at the transceiver and click the button you want to use (I used the "1" button). Click Ok and you can test it out - press "1" and it should switch to one of the monitors, click "1" again and it should switch to the other monitor. Create another command called "Monitor Extend" with "/MonitorExtend" as the parameter, program it to the "2" button, then you can press "2" to get the desktop extended onto both monitors.<br />
# I setup one zone called ("Headphones") to play through the headphones at the treadmill, and another zone called "Sony Amp" to play through the Sony 5.1 receiver. I then programmed two buttons on the remote to select those zones. On the remote control command list screen, use Add/Add Media Center Command. Select the zone you want for each button, then train those buttons (I used buttons "3" and "4") using the "Start Learning" process described in the previous tip. I documented these remote buttons and taped the piece of paper to the treadmill stand.<br />
# In Tools/Options/Theater View, I set these options:<br />
## Check "Disable screen saver in Theater View"<br />
## Check "Disable Windows Media Center"<br />
## Set "Switch to zone on load" to "Sony Amp" since we use that more often than the treadmill headphones.<br />
# In Tools/Options/Startup, I set these options:<br />
## Set "Location" to "Last Location"<br />
## Set "Mode" to "Theater View"<br />
## Set "Run on Windows startup" to "Media Server" so that all it ever takes to get into Theater View is to press the green button on the remote.<br />
# In Tools/Options/Media Network, I set these options:<br />
## Un-check "Client Options/Show playback zones from server on the client" because I didn't want to allow the "There" zone to be selected for playback on the server.<br />
# In Tools/Options/Remote Control, I set these options:<br />
## Click "Devices & Options", make sure "Selected input devices" contains both "Microsoft MCE" and "Remote, keyboard, gamepad, or other HID" as active.<br />
<br />
== Example 2 : Typical Home Network Setup with an AVR, a HTPC and a NAS ==<br />
In this example MC is running on the HTPC which is connected to a AVR and pulling the media from a NAS over a home network. <br />
# Connect the HTPC, NAS, AVI etc up using Ethernet if you can (most reliable)<br />
# Use the Wireless connection for your Remote Android/iPhone Apps<br />
# Use a universal IR RC to control the HTPC/AVR/TV<br />
# Optionally use Android/IOS RC applications like [[Gizmo]] to control MC on the HTPC or the MFRs App to control the AVR if it is network connected<br />
# Use HDMI between the HTPC >> AVI >> TV<br />
# Optionally add the Analogue Audio Cable to enable a second Audio Zone<br />
<br />
[[image:HTPCSetup.jpg |900px]]<br />
<br />
== Example 3 : Direct Playback from MC Library Server Clients (using Windows UNC Shares) ==<br />
*** Being Updated 26 May 2018 ****<br />
<br />
When a MC Library Server Client connects to a MC Library Server it receives a full copy of the Library, but not the actual files. When you commence playback, the MC Library Server Client will either play the file directly (if it can access the file) or the MC Server will send a stream. It can be advantageous to allow the MC Library Server Clients to access the files directly:<br />
# Blu-ray (and DVD) Menus will work<br />
# There is no transcoding of files<br />
<br />
To allow MC Library Server clients direct access to the files you will need to do a few things:<br />
# UNC Share:<br />
# Update Library Path to UNC Share:<br />
# Check "Play local file..." : On you MC Library Server Clients, make sure have have enabled in Tools--> Options--> Media Network--> Client Options--> "Play local file if one that matches Library Server file is found"<br />
<br />
[[Category:Media Network]]<br />
[[Category:Setup]]</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=Home_Networking_Examples&diff=15504Home Networking Examples2018-03-25T23:38:40Z<p>Jmone: </p>
<hr />
<div>The following are some examples of how users have configured their home networks using MC and other devices.<br />
<br />
== Example 1 : MC Server computer connected to living room TV, MC client computer connected to projector in family room ==<br />
I have a Windows 7 server computer in a closet near our living room plasma TV. I run DVI video to the TV and simple analog audio to a Logitech 2.1 speaker system near the TV. The server computer has a large internal drive dedicated to media including recorded TV. The media drive is shared on the home LAN. Media Center is installed on the server computer with media networking fully enabled.<br />
<br />
I have another Windows 7 computer in our family room running Media Center as a Library Server client to the living room computer. I run DVI video to a 20" monitor and HDMI video to a 720p projector and digital audio via coax to a Sony A/V amplifier (5.1 speaker system). I also run analog audio to a headphone jack on an exercise treadmill.<br />
<br />
I use JRiver MCE remotes and transceivers on each system for remote control.<br />
<br />
The setup of the client went pretty smoothly, but there were a few tips that I'll list here for future reference:<br />
<br />
# As of build 17.0.63, playback of Blu-ray titles over Library Server is not supported. The work around is to make the filenames on the server match the filenames on the client so that the client will play them using a network drive path or a UNC path rather than over a Library Server URL.<br />
# I programmed a button on the JRiver remote to toggle between the Projector and the monitor as the sole display. There were numerous problems with trying to use an "extend desktop onto both monitors" type of setup so it's preferred to use one monitor at a time. In Tools/Options/Remote Control/Commands, select Add/Custom..., change the name to "Monitor Toggle", and click "Add Run", then type "mc17.exe" for executable filename and "/MonitorToggle" for parameters. Click Ok back to the command list and then with the newly created command highlighted, click "Start Learning" and point your JRiver remote at the transceiver and click the button you want to use (I used the "1" button). Click Ok and you can test it out - press "1" and it should switch to one of the monitors, click "1" again and it should switch to the other monitor. Create another command called "Monitor Extend" with "/MonitorExtend" as the parameter, program it to the "2" button, then you can press "2" to get the desktop extended onto both monitors.<br />
# I setup one zone called ("Headphones") to play through the headphones at the treadmill, and another zone called "Sony Amp" to play through the Sony 5.1 receiver. I then programmed two buttons on the remote to select those zones. On the remote control command list screen, use Add/Add Media Center Command. Select the zone you want for each button, then train those buttons (I used buttons "3" and "4") using the "Start Learning" process described in the previous tip. I documented these remote buttons and taped the piece of paper to the treadmill stand.<br />
# In Tools/Options/Theater View, I set these options:<br />
## Check "Disable screen saver in Theater View"<br />
## Check "Disable Windows Media Center"<br />
## Set "Switch to zone on load" to "Sony Amp" since we use that more often than the treadmill headphones.<br />
# In Tools/Options/Startup, I set these options:<br />
## Set "Location" to "Last Location"<br />
## Set "Mode" to "Theater View"<br />
## Set "Run on Windows startup" to "Media Server" so that all it ever takes to get into Theater View is to press the green button on the remote.<br />
# In Tools/Options/Media Network, I set these options:<br />
## Un-check "Client Options/Show playback zones from server on the client" because I didn't want to allow the "There" zone to be selected for playback on the server.<br />
# In Tools/Options/Remote Control, I set these options:<br />
## Click "Devices & Options", make sure "Selected input devices" contains both "Microsoft MCE" and "Remote, keyboard, gamepad, or other HID" as active.<br />
<br />
== Example 2 : Typical Home Network Setup with an AVR, a HTPC and a NAS ==<br />
In this example MC is running on the HTPC which is connected to a AVR and pulling the media from a NAS over a home network. <br />
# Connect the HTPC, NAS, AVI etc up using Ethernet if you can (most reliable)<br />
# Use the Wireless connection for your Remote Android/iPhone Apps<br />
# Use a universal IR RC to control the HTPC/AVR/TV<br />
# Optionally use Android/IOS RC applications like [[Gizmo]] to control MC on the HTPC or the MFRs App to control the AVR if it is network connected<br />
# Use HDMI between the HTPC >> AVI >> TV<br />
# Optionally add the Analogue Audio Cable to enable a second Audio Zone<br />
<br />
[[image:HTPCSetup.jpg |900px]]<br />
<br />
== Example 3 : Direct Playback from MC Library Server Clients (using Windows UNC Shares) ==<br />
*** Being Updated 26 May 2018 ****<br />
<br />
When a MC Library Server Client connects to a MC Library Server it receives a full copy of the Library, but not the actual files. When you commence playback, the MC Library Server Client will either play the file directly (if it can access the file) or the MC Server will send a stream. It can be advantageous to allow the MC Library Server Clients to access the files directly:<br />
# Blu-ray (and DVD) Menus will work<br />
# There is no transcoding of files<br />
<br />
To allow MC Library Server clients direct access to the files you will need to do a few things:<br />
1) UNC Share:<br />
2) Update Library Path to UNC Share:<br />
3) Check "Play local file..." : On you MC Library Server Clients, make sure have have enabled in Tools--> Options--> Media Network--> Client Options--> "Play local file if one that matches Library Server file is found"<br />
<br />
[[Category:Media Network]]<br />
[[Category:Setup]]</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=Lip_Sync&diff=15154Lip Sync2017-12-15T22:13:43Z<p>Jmone: /* Adjusting a Zones A/V Correction during Playback of a Calibration File */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Overview==<br />
Lip Sync issues occur when the timing of the Audio and Video track are out of sync. MC allows you to adjust A/V sync correction in milliseconds to address Lipsync issues when playing back video. <br />
<br />
==Manually Setting A/V Correction by Zone==<br />
Under "Tools --> Options --> Video --> Advanced" there are two options to adjust A/V Sync correction on a per zone basis, one for when the display is in 24hz mode and one for other frequencies. You can manually add values (both +'ve and -'ve) to advance or retard the the Lipsync till it is in sync.<br />
<br />
==Adjusting the A/V Correction during Playback of a File==<br />
In addition, MC will allow you to modify the lipsync during playback of a video using keyboard shortcuts (SHIFT+COMMA and SHIFT+PERIOD). When doing lip-sync adjustment using keyboard shortcuts, the final result is saved in the PlaybackInfo tag of the file and these values will be used in subsequent playback.<br />
<br />
==Adjusting a Zones A/V Correction during Playback of a Calibration File==<br />
These should be pretty easy to use, just:<br />
* Download the test file(s) of choice and unzip the MKV file(s), <br />
* Import the MKV file(s) into Media Center and set the Media Sub Type to "System"<br />
<br />
Play the test file and when you hear the BEEP and the Black Segment is in the:<br />
* LEFT Half --> Press "<" (eg "SHIFT + COMMA")<br />
* RIGHT Half --> Press ">" (eg "SHIFT + PERIOD")<br />
... repeat till the Beep coincides with Red Segment at the Top (See Pic). You don't have to get this perfect (the adjustment is in 50ms increments) but you will be able to remove any noticeable lipsync.<br />
<br />
Links: MC Stores the lip sync adjustment in values in "Tools--> Options--> Video--> Advanced--> A/V Sync correction". There is a value for 24hz Display and one for all else (eg 50, 60 etc).<br />
* AV Sync Film (24MB) : This file is 23.976fps (typical Movies) and will populate the "24hz" Display value in MC<br />
* AV Sync PAL (70MB) : This file is 50fps (typical PAL Video) and will populate the "50, 60 etc" Display value in MC<br />
* AV Sync NTSC (86MB) : This file is 59.94fps (typical NTSC Video) and will populate the "50, 60 etc" Display value in MC <br />
<br />
You probably only need the Film and either the PAL or NTSC test clip to calibrate your Display.<br />
<br />
[http://files.jriver.com/extras/av_sync_film.zip AV Sync Film.zip]<br />
<br />
[http://files.jriver.com/extras/av_sync_ntsc.zip AV Sync NTSC.zip]<br />
<br />
[http://files.jriver.com/extras/av_sync_pal.zip AV Sync PAL.zip]<br />
<br />
[[File:AVSyncExample.png|frame|none]]<br />
<br />
Link to Interact Thread <br />
<br />
[https://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php/topic,112938.msg781082.html#msg781082 New Lipsync Adjustment]<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:Frequently Asked Questions]]<br />
[[Category:Audio]]<br />
[[Category:Video]]<br />
[[Category:Setup]]<br />
[[Category:Tutorials]]</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=File:AVSyncExample.png&diff=15153File:AVSyncExample.png2017-12-15T22:12:54Z<p>Jmone: AV Sync Example</p>
<hr />
<div>AV Sync Example</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=Lip_Sync&diff=15152Lip Sync2017-12-15T22:09:49Z<p>Jmone: /* Adjusting a Zones A/V Correction during Playback of a Calibration File */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Overview==<br />
Lip Sync issues occur when the timing of the Audio and Video track are out of sync. MC allows you to adjust A/V sync correction in milliseconds to address Lipsync issues when playing back video. <br />
<br />
==Manually Setting A/V Correction by Zone==<br />
Under "Tools --> Options --> Video --> Advanced" there are two options to adjust A/V Sync correction on a per zone basis, one for when the display is in 24hz mode and one for other frequencies. You can manually add values (both +'ve and -'ve) to advance or retard the the Lipsync till it is in sync.<br />
<br />
==Adjusting the A/V Correction during Playback of a File==<br />
In addition, MC will allow you to modify the lipsync during playback of a video using keyboard shortcuts (SHIFT+COMMA and SHIFT+PERIOD). When doing lip-sync adjustment using keyboard shortcuts, the final result is saved in the PlaybackInfo tag of the file and these values will be used in subsequent playback.<br />
<br />
==Adjusting a Zones A/V Correction during Playback of a Calibration File==<br />
These should be pretty easy to use, just:<br />
* Download the test file(s) of choice and unzip the MKV file(s), <br />
* Import the MKV file(s) into Media Center and set the Media Sub Type to "System"<br />
<br />
Play the test file and when you hear the BEEP and the Black Segment is in the:<br />
* LEFT Half --> Press "<" (eg "SHIFT + COMMA")<br />
* RIGHT Half --> Press ">" (eg "SHIFT + PERIOD")<br />
... repeat till the Beep coincides with Red Segment at the Top (See Pic). You don't have to get this perfect (the adjustment is in 50ms increments) but you will be able to remove any noticeable lipsync.<br />
<br />
Links: MC Stores the lip sync adjustment in values in "Tools--> Options--> Video--> Advanced--> A/V Sync correction". There is a value for 24hz Display and one for all else (eg 50, 60 etc).<br />
* AV Sync Film (24MB) : This file is 23.976fps (typical Movies) and will populate the "24hz" Display value in MC<br />
* AV Sync PAL (70MB) : This file is 50fps (typical PAL Video) and will populate the "50, 60 etc" Display value in MC<br />
* AV Sync NTSC (86MB) : This file is 59.94fps (typical NTSC Video) and will populate the "50, 60 etc" Display value in MC <br />
<br />
You probably only need the Film and either the PAL or NTSC test clip to calibrate your Display.<br />
<br />
[http://files.jriver.com/extras/av_sync_film.zip AV Sync Film.zip]<br />
<br />
[http://files.jriver.com/extras/av_sync_ntsc.zip AV Sync NTSC.zip]<br />
<br />
[http://files.jriver.com/extras/av_sync_pal.zip AV Sync PAL.zip]<br />
<br />
<br />
Link to Interact Thread <br />
<br />
[https://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php/topic,112938.msg781082.html#msg781082 New Lipsync Adjustment]<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:Frequently Asked Questions]]<br />
[[Category:Audio]]<br />
[[Category:Video]]<br />
[[Category:Setup]]<br />
[[Category:Tutorials]]</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=Lip_Sync&diff=15151Lip Sync2017-12-15T22:09:35Z<p>Jmone: /* Adjusting a Zones A/V Correction during Playback of a Calibration File */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Overview==<br />
Lip Sync issues occur when the timing of the Audio and Video track are out of sync. MC allows you to adjust A/V sync correction in milliseconds to address Lipsync issues when playing back video. <br />
<br />
==Manually Setting A/V Correction by Zone==<br />
Under "Tools --> Options --> Video --> Advanced" there are two options to adjust A/V Sync correction on a per zone basis, one for when the display is in 24hz mode and one for other frequencies. You can manually add values (both +'ve and -'ve) to advance or retard the the Lipsync till it is in sync.<br />
<br />
==Adjusting the A/V Correction during Playback of a File==<br />
In addition, MC will allow you to modify the lipsync during playback of a video using keyboard shortcuts (SHIFT+COMMA and SHIFT+PERIOD). When doing lip-sync adjustment using keyboard shortcuts, the final result is saved in the PlaybackInfo tag of the file and these values will be used in subsequent playback.<br />
<br />
==Adjusting a Zones A/V Correction during Playback of a Calibration File==<br />
These should be pretty easy to use, just:<br />
* Download the test file(s) of choice and unzip the MKV file(s), <br />
* Import the MKV file(s) into Media Center and set the Media Sub Type to "System"<br />
<br />
Play the test file and when you hear the BEEP and the Black Segment is in the:<br />
* LEFT Half --> Press "<" (eg "SHIFT + COMMA")<br />
* RIGHT Half --> Press ">" (eg "SHIFT + PERIOD""<br />
... repeat till the Beep coincides with Red Segment at the Top (See Pic). You don't have to get this perfect (the adjustment is in 50ms increments) but you will be able to remove any noticeable lipsync.<br />
<br />
Links: MC Stores the lip sync adjustment in values in "Tools--> Options--> Video--> Advanced--> A/V Sync correction". There is a value for 24hz Display and one for all else (eg 50, 60 etc).<br />
* AV Sync Film (24MB) : This file is 23.976fps (typical Movies) and will populate the "24hz" Display value in MC<br />
* AV Sync PAL (70MB) : This file is 50fps (typical PAL Video) and will populate the "50, 60 etc" Display value in MC<br />
* AV Sync NTSC (86MB) : This file is 59.94fps (typical NTSC Video) and will populate the "50, 60 etc" Display value in MC <br />
<br />
You probably only need the Film and either the PAL or NTSC test clip to calibrate your Display.<br />
<br />
[http://files.jriver.com/extras/av_sync_film.zip AV Sync Film.zip]<br />
<br />
[http://files.jriver.com/extras/av_sync_ntsc.zip AV Sync NTSC.zip]<br />
<br />
[http://files.jriver.com/extras/av_sync_pal.zip AV Sync PAL.zip]<br />
<br />
<br />
Link to Interact Thread <br />
<br />
[https://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php/topic,112938.msg781082.html#msg781082 New Lipsync Adjustment]<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:Frequently Asked Questions]]<br />
[[Category:Audio]]<br />
[[Category:Video]]<br />
[[Category:Setup]]<br />
[[Category:Tutorials]]</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=Lip_Sync&diff=15150Lip Sync2017-12-15T22:08:32Z<p>Jmone: /* Adjusting a Zones A/V Correction during Playback of a Calibration File */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Overview==<br />
Lip Sync issues occur when the timing of the Audio and Video track are out of sync. MC allows you to adjust A/V sync correction in milliseconds to address Lipsync issues when playing back video. <br />
<br />
==Manually Setting A/V Correction by Zone==<br />
Under "Tools --> Options --> Video --> Advanced" there are two options to adjust A/V Sync correction on a per zone basis, one for when the display is in 24hz mode and one for other frequencies. You can manually add values (both +'ve and -'ve) to advance or retard the the Lipsync till it is in sync.<br />
<br />
==Adjusting the A/V Correction during Playback of a File==<br />
In addition, MC will allow you to modify the lipsync during playback of a video using keyboard shortcuts (SHIFT+COMMA and SHIFT+PERIOD). When doing lip-sync adjustment using keyboard shortcuts, the final result is saved in the PlaybackInfo tag of the file and these values will be used in subsequent playback.<br />
<br />
==Adjusting a Zones A/V Correction during Playback of a Calibration File==<br />
These should be pretty easy to use, just:<br />
- Download the test file(s) of choice and unzip the MKV file(s), <br />
- Import the MKV file(s) into Media Center and set the Media Sub Type to "System"<br />
<br />
Play the test file and when you hear the BEEP and the Black Segment is in the:<br />
- LEFT Half --> Press "<" (eg "SHIFT + COMMA")<br />
- RIGHT Half --> Press ">" (eg "SHIFT + PERIOD""<br />
... repeat till the Beep coincides with Red Segment at the Top (See Pic). You don't have to get this perfect (the adjustment is in 50ms increments) but you will be able to remove any noticeable lipsync.<br />
<br />
Links: MC Stores the lip sync adjustment in values in "Tools--> Options--> Video--> Advanced--> A/V Sync correction". There is a value for 24hz Display and one for all else (eg 50, 60 etc).<br />
- AV Sync Film (24MB) : This file is 23.976fps (typical Movies) and will populate the "24hz" Display value in MC<br />
- AV Sync PAL (70MB) : This file is 50fps (typical PAL Video) and will populate the "50, 60 etc" Display value in MC<br />
- AV Sync NTSC (86MB) : This file is 59.94fps (typical NTSC Video) and will populate the "50, 60 etc" Display value in MC <br />
<br />
You probably only need the Film and either the PAL or NTSC test clip to calibrate your Display.<br />
<br />
[http://files.jriver.com/extras/av_sync_film.zip AV Sync Film.zip]<br />
<br />
[http://files.jriver.com/extras/av_sync_ntsc.zip AV Sync NTSC.zip]<br />
<br />
[http://files.jriver.com/extras/av_sync_pal.zip AV Sync PAL.zip]<br />
<br />
<br />
Link to Interact Thread <br />
<br />
[https://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php/topic,112938.msg781082.html#msg781082 New Lipsync Adjustment]<br />
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<br />
[[Category:Frequently Asked Questions]]<br />
[[Category:Audio]]<br />
[[Category:Video]]<br />
[[Category:Setup]]<br />
[[Category:Tutorials]]</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=Lip_Sync&diff=15145Lip Sync2017-12-09T11:28:37Z<p>Jmone: </p>
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<div>==Overview==<br />
Lip Sync issues occur when the timing of the Audio and Video track are out of sync. MC allows you to adjust A/V sync correction in milliseconds to address Lipsync issues when playing back video. <br />
<br />
==Manually Setting A/V Correction by Zone==<br />
Under "Tools --> Options --> Video --> Advanced" there are two options to adjust A/V Sync correction on a per zone basis, one for when the display is in 24hz mode and one for other frequencies. You can manually add values (both +'ve and -'ve) to advance or retard the the Lipsync till it is in sync.<br />
<br />
==Adjusting the A/V Correction during Playback of a File==<br />
In addition, MC will allow you to modify the lipsync during playback of a video using keyboard shortcuts (SHIFT+COMMA and SHIFT+PERIOD). When doing lip-sync adjustment using keyboard shortcuts, the final result is saved in the PlaybackInfo tag of the file and these values will be used in subsequent playback.<br />
<br />
==Adjusting a Zones A/V Correction during Playback of a Calibration File==<br />
If the file has Media Subtype of "System" (i.e. a calibration file) then the final result is saved in "Tools --> Options --> Video --> Advanced" for the particular display type (i.e. 24 Hz display vs. other displays)<br />
<br />
Link to Calibration Files ---><br />
Link to Interact Thread ---><br />
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<br />
[[Category:Frequently Asked Questions]]<br />
[[Category:Audio]]<br />
[[Category:Video]]<br />
[[Category:Setup]]<br />
[[Category:Tutorials]]</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=Lip_Sync&diff=15144Lip Sync2017-12-09T11:26:23Z<p>Jmone: Created page with "==Overview== Lip Sync issues occur when the timing of the Audio and Video track are out of sync. MC allows you to adjust A/V sync correction in milliseconds to address Lipsyn..."</p>
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<div>==Overview==<br />
Lip Sync issues occur when the timing of the Audio and Video track are out of sync. MC allows you to adjust A/V sync correction in milliseconds to address Lipsync issues when playing back video. <br />
<br />
==Manually Setting A/V Correction by Zone==<br />
Under "Tools --> Options --> Video --> Advanced" there are two options to adjust A/V Sync correction on a per zone basis, one for when the display is in 24hz mode and one when for other frequencies. You can manually add values (both +'ve and -'ve) to advance or retard the the Lipsync. <br />
<br />
==Adjusting the A/V Correction during Playback of a File==<br />
In addition, MC will allow you to modify the lipsync during playback of a video using keyboard shortcuts (SHIFT+COMMA and SHIFT+PERIOD). When doing lip-sync adjustment using keyboard shortcuts, the final result is saved in the PlaybackInfo tag of the file and these values will be used in subsequent playback.<br />
<br />
==Adjusting a Zones A/V Correction during Playback of a Calibration File==<br />
If the file has Media Subtype of "System" (i.e. a calibration file) then the final result is saved in "Tools --> Options --> Video --> Advanced" for the particular display type (i.e. 24 Hz display vs. other displays)<br />
<br />
Link to Calibration Files ---><br />
Link to Interact Thread ---><br />
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<br />
[[Category:Frequently Asked Questions]]<br />
[[Category:Audio]]<br />
[[Category:Video]]<br />
[[Category:Setup]]<br />
[[Category:Tutorials]]</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=Audio_Video_Sync&diff=15143Audio Video Sync2017-12-09T11:09:17Z<p>Jmone: Blanked the page</p>
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<div></div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=Audio_Video_Sync&diff=15142Audio Video Sync2017-12-09T11:03:07Z<p>Jmone: Audio Video Sync Adjustment</p>
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<div>Stub - To be Updated<br />
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[[Category:Frequently Asked Questions]]<br />
[[Category:Audio]]<br />
[[Category:Video]]<br />
[[Category:Setup]]<br />
[[Category:Tutorials]]</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=Audio_Video_Sync&diff=15141Audio Video Sync2017-12-09T11:01:59Z<p>Jmone: </p>
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<div>Stub - To be Updated<br />
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[[Category:Frequently Asked Questions]]<br />
[[Category:Audio]]<br />
[[Category:Setup]]<br />
[[Category:Tutorials]]</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=Audio_Video_Sync&diff=15140Audio Video Sync2017-12-09T11:00:55Z<p>Jmone: Created page with "Stub - To be Updated"</p>
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<div>Stub - To be Updated</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=Particles&diff=14929Particles2016-11-27T03:14:09Z<p>Jmone: /* Example of How to Divide a BD video concert into individual songs */</p>
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<div>(Introduced in 17.0.103, but without a user interface)<br />
<br />
When it's done, this will do several things. You'll be able to:<br />
<br />
1. Divide a music track into several parts/particles.<br />
<br />
2. Divide a video concert into individual songs.<br />
<br />
3. Divide an audiobook into segments.<br />
<br />
4. Divide a DVD or Blu-ray disc of TV shows into single episodes. This works now for DVD.<br />
<br />
5. Trim beginning and end of recorded TV Shows.<br />
<br />
There may be more possibilities we've not thought about yet.<br />
<br />
==Instructions (as of 17.0.103)==<br />
<br />
1. Right click on a file, choose Stacks/Advanced/Particles. This creates a phantom copy of the track that can be tagged. A "pfile" in jgreen speak.<br />
<br />
2. Select the new pfile and edit the tag.<br />
<br />
3. Edit Playback Range, for example. Set a beginning and ending time. "1:33-1:45", for example.<br />
<br />
When you play this new pfile, you will get only the segment you've set.<br />
<br />
From the build thread:<br />
<br />
2. Changed: Stack members are allowed to have discrete Playback Info, Playback Range, and Bookmark values.<br />
3. Experimental: It's possible to create a particle of a file that plays a certain title, subtitles, aspect ratio, playback range etc. (Stacks > Advanced > Create Particle...).<br />
4. Experimental: Added Stacks > Advanced > Auto Create DVD Title Particles to create a particle for each title on a DVD (so individual titles are playable).<br />
<br />
== Example of How to Divide a BD video concert into individual songs ==<br />
1. Import your BD into MC and add Tags for Artist and Album (eg Eagles, Farewell Tour)and take a note of the Time Codes for each chapter. You can do this by playing the file the right click / jump to and taking a screen shot or noting down the time codes.<br />
<br />
[[File:P0.jpg]]<br />
<br />
2. Right click on the file, choose Stacks/Advanced/Create Particle and then select "Play only this range" and enter the range you want (eg "1:35-6.23")and the Track Name (eg "The Long Run")as follows (note: I selected to start playback at 1:35 of this initial chapter to remove the into on the disk)<br />
<br />
[[File:P1.jpg]]<br />
<br />
3. Repeat for all the tracks you want to create then manually Update the Track # for each entry. You should then have a list of Particles for each track as shown.<br />
<br />
[[File:P2.jpg]]<br />
<br />
There is also some Guides on how to automate this processes <br />
- Chapterfy : http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php/topic,106802.0.html<br />
- MCUtils : http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=89627.0<br />
<br />
== Limitations ==<br />
There are some outstanding limitations/bugs with Particles that are worth noting:<br />
* "Rename, Move, & Copy Files" does not work on Particles - http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=75334.0<br />
* Incorrect Filename on Create Particles (sometime) - http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=81508.0<br />
* Sidecar Files & Particles - http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=80828.0<br />
* No Subtitles or Languages with DVD Particles - http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=82343.0<br />
* "Right Click --> Stacks --> Advanced --> Create Particle" action is not added to the "Recent command" list<br />
<br />
[[Category: Frequently Asked Questions]]</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=Particles&diff=13821Particles2015-09-22T09:18:28Z<p>Jmone: /* Limitations */</p>
<hr />
<div>(Introduced in 17.0.103, but without a user interface)<br />
<br />
When it's done, this will do several things. You'll be able to:<br />
<br />
1. Divide a music track into several parts/particles.<br />
<br />
2. Divide a video concert into individual songs.<br />
<br />
3. Divide an audiobook into segments.<br />
<br />
4. Divide a DVD or Blu-ray disc of TV shows into single episodes. This works now for DVD.<br />
<br />
5. Trim beginning and end of recorded TV Shows.<br />
<br />
There may be more possibilities we've not thought about yet.<br />
<br />
==Instructions (as of 17.0.103)==<br />
<br />
1. Right click on a file, choose Stacks/Advanced/Particles. This creates a phantom copy of the track that can be tagged. A "pfile" in jgreen speak.<br />
<br />
2. Select the new pfile and edit the tag.<br />
<br />
3. Edit Playback Range, for example. Set a beginning and ending time. "1:33-1:45", for example.<br />
<br />
When you play this new pfile, you will get only the segment you've set.<br />
<br />
From the build thread:<br />
<br />
2. Changed: Stack members are allowed to have discrete Playback Info, Playback Range, and Bookmark values.<br />
3. Experimental: It's possible to create a particle of a file that plays a certain title, subtitles, aspect ratio, playback range etc. (Stacks > Advanced > Create Particle...).<br />
4. Experimental: Added Stacks > Advanced > Auto Create DVD Title Particles to create a particle for each title on a DVD (so individual titles are playable).<br />
<br />
== Example of How to Divide a BD video concert into individual songs ==<br />
1. Import your BD into MC and add Tags for Artist and Album (eg Eagles, Farewell Tour)and take a note of the Time Codes for each chapter. You can do this by playing the file the right click / jump to and taking a screen shot or noting down the time codes.<br />
<br />
[[File:P0.jpg]]<br />
<br />
2. Right click on the file, choose Stacks/Advanced/Create Particle and then select "Play only this range" and enter the range you want (eg "1:35-6.23")and the Track Name (eg "The Long Run")as follows (note: I selected to start playback at 1:35 of this initial chapter to remove the into on the disk)<br />
<br />
[[File:P1.jpg]]<br />
<br />
3. Repeat for all the tracks you want to create then manually Update the Track # for each entry. You should then have a list of Particles for each track as shown.<br />
<br />
[[File:P2.jpg]]<br />
<br />
There is also a Guide on how to automate this processes - http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=89627.0<br />
<br />
== Limitations ==<br />
There are some outstanding limitations/bugs with Particles that are worth noting:<br />
* "Rename, Move, & Copy Files" does not work on Particles - http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=75334.0<br />
* Incorrect Filename on Create Particles (sometime) - http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=81508.0<br />
* Sidecar Files & Particles - http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=80828.0<br />
* No Subtitles or Languages with DVD Particles - http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=82343.0<br />
* "Right Click --> Stacks --> Advanced --> Create Particle" action is not added to the "Recent command" list<br />
<br />
[[Category: Frequently Asked Questions]]</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=Blu-ray&diff=13773Blu-ray2015-08-09T10:16:09Z<p>Jmone: /* 3D BD */</p>
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<div>Media Center supports playback and ripping of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blu-ray_Disc Blu-ray].<br />
<br />
== Requirements ==<br />
MC supports ''unencrypted'' Blu-Ray playback. To playback encrypted Blu-ray discs, which includes most commercially released discs, a 3rd-party Blu-Ray decrypter is required. [http://www.slysoft.com/en/ AnyDVD HD] is a good option.<br />
<br />
== Playback ==<br />
Insert a disc and the program will offer to play it. If you have a ripped copy of the Blu-Ray disc, you can [[Import]] it and Media Center will play them. <br />
<br />
Media Center supports title selection, chapters, audio stream selection, subtitle selection, and a variety of other playback options.<br />
<br />
== Ripping ==<br />
<br />
You can rip Blu-Ray using <span style="color:#006400">[[Action Window]] > Rip Disc</span> inside the program.<br />
<br />
{{See also|Ripping|Blu-ray Ripping}}<br />
<br />
== Metadata and Managing Multi-Part Discs ==<br />
<br />
Media Center will automatically look up cover art, descriptions, directors, actors, genres and other metadata for your imported discs and rips using the [[Automatic Metadata Lookup]] system. If it doesn't find the movie automatically, just fix the Name [[field]] in MC and <span style="color:#8B4513">right-click > Get Movie & TV Info</span>.<br />
<br />
If your disc consists of multiple titles, such as alternative endings, [[TV episodes]], or music videos, you can manage this within Media Center using [[Particles]].<br />
<br />
== HD Audio ==<br />
<br />
Media Center is capable decoding the full range of audio codecs used on commercial Blu-ray Discs itself, while preserving their full [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bit_rate bitrate] and [[audio bit depth]]. This includes HD audio codecs such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolby_TrueHD Dolby TrueHD] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DTS-HD_Master_Audio DTS-HD Master Audio], which MC can read and decompress losslessly.<br />
<br />
We recommend that you use Media Center to decode HD audio because this gives you access to the full power of MC's audio engine, including [[VideoClock]], [[DSPs]], and MC's powerful [[Volume]] system.<br />
<br />
:''Please Note'': Versions of MC prior to 20.0.100 did not include the LAV DTS decoder capable of decoding DTS-HD Master Audio. For older versions of MC, please see the [[Arcsoft DTS Decoder]] article.<br />
<br />
You can check that TrueHD or DTS-HD is being decoded properly using [[Audio Path]].<br />
<br />
=== Bitstreaming ===<br />
<br />
If you prefer Media Center also supports [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitstream bitstreaming]. You can enable bitstreaming via HDMI connection in:<br />
* <span style="color:#8B4513">Tools > Options > Audio > Settings > Bitstreaming</span>.<br />
* ''Note'': SPDIF connections cannot carry HD Audio formats.<br />
Bitstreaming bypasses the entire Media Center audio engine, including things like the [[Volume]] controls, and the decoder on the far end of the HDMI cable is responsible for decoding the audio.<br />
<br />
==Menus==<br />
MC uses its own [[OSD]] to provide access the to the content on Blu-Ray discs such as:<br />
* titles<br />
* chapters<br />
* audio, video, and subtitle stream selection<br />
<br />
However, MC does not support the Java or BDMV menus included with many commercial discs, as there is no currently available open decoder required for this support. To watch your movies in the highest quality, you don't need them, though! To access the menu press the Up/Down arrow keys or right click on the playing video.<br />
<br />
==Forced Subtitles==<br />
MC will automatically display any subtitle track that is marked as "forced" when the disk was authored. Forced subtitles are often used for bits of non-native language which audience isn't be expected to understand, in a movie that is otherwise in their native tongue (elven or alien speech, a little Spanish in an English language movie, etc). Unfortunately, many disks are authored with these subtitles in a separate track and in these cases the user will need to select the correct track (normally towards the bottom of the subtitle list). MC ''will'' remember this selection for the next time the BD is played.<br />
<br />
==3D BD==<br />
Most commercial 3D BD disks use a version of AVC encoding called "multiview video coding (MVC)". MC does not support MVC and all such 3D BD disks will play as 2D. For more information on how to use a 3rd party player for these disks refer to [http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=98984.0 this thread on Interact].<br />
<br />
==More==<br />
* Refer to [[Audio Setup]] for information on configuring your sound output.<br />
* Please see [http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=64446.0 Matt's description of Blu-ray support in MC16]. MC 16 and later can play Blu-ray discs or rips.<br />
* [http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=96474.0 LAV Support for DTS-HD MA]<br />
* Blu-ray support of encrypted discs requires AnyDVD HD or equivalent to read the disc.<br />
* For older versions, please read these threads on Interact:<br />
** [http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=55301.msg377001#msg377001 Blu-ray Dolby, DTS, TrueHD]<br />
** [http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=59254.msg400439#msg400439 Blu-ray -- just works?]<br />
** [http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=61572.msg414027#msg414027 Importing Blu-ray (BDMV) Folders]<br />
<br />
* [http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?action=profile;u=18104 Mojave] on audio mixing for Blu-ray: "JRiver does anything AC3Filter does, but better. JRiver does everything in its 64-bit audio path and makes sure that the highest quality is maintained. I removed AC3Filter a long time ago."<br />
<br />
* You can also [http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Convert_Format Extract Audio from Video Files].<br />
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[[Category:Frequently Asked Questions]]<br />
[[Category:Optical Discs]]<br />
[[Category:Video]]</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=Connected_Media&diff=13545Connected Media2015-07-05T06:04:11Z<p>Jmone: /* Setup Media Center Views for your Streaming Radio Stations */</p>
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<div>Media Center supports the importing and playback of Web Based media such as Internet Radio Stations.<br />
<br />
== Importing Streaming Radio Stations into Media Center ==<br />
* File --> Open URL --> Paste in your Streaming Radio url<br />
* Check "Show web media options when opening to allow recording and more" and then Press OK<br />
* On the Open URL Dialogue box Check "Add stream to web media" only and then Press OK<br />
* In MC Navigate to Audio --> Connected Media --> My Connected Media and you should be able to see and playback your Internet Radio Stations<br />
* You can now update the Tags, Add Coverart etc as with any other Media Center item <br />
* If you plan to make these visible in a View (as described in the next section) you will need to change the "Media Sub Type" tag to "Radio"<br />
<gallery widths=400px heights=240px><br />
File:OpenStreamingFile.jpg<br />
File:OpenURL.jpg<br />
File:MyConnectedMedia.jpg<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Setup Media Center Views for your Streaming Radio Stations ==<br />
While you can now see and play these from Media Center's Standard View, you may want to make a View so these can also be used by "Remotes" or in "TheaterView". To do this you first need to create a View.<br />
<br />
View --> Add View --> Library View --> and then in order:<br />
* First Change the Location to (Root), then<br />
* Scroll down the Icon List and select "Empty View"<br />
* Give it a Name (eg "Radio Stations")<br />
<br />
You will then be presented a "Customise View" Windows and in this:<br />
* Change View As: to "File List", then<br />
* Select "... Set rules for file display" and the "Edit Search Window" will appear<br />
* Under the Rules Select "Media Sub Type" "is" "Radio" as shown<br />
<br />
You may want to change the Displayed Columns in this new View to suit and to also help with tagging as you are going to need to make sure any imported URL's have a "Media Sub Type" set to "Radio" else they will not appear in this view (change this Tag in My Connected Media).<br />
<br />
<gallery widths=400px heights=240px><br />
File:AddLibraryView.jpg<br />
File:CustomiseView_EditSearch.jpg<br />
File:RadioStations.jpg<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
You can now add this view so it appears in the Remotes (Gizmo/Jremote/EOS etc) and MC will pass the URL to these players and in most cases the local device will be able to play the stream directly from the Web (you device will need to be able to playback these streams natively as they are not transcoded by Media Server). NOTE: If at first you don't see the entries in the new view in the Remotes, you may have to close and restart Media Center and Media Server. They should then appear.</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=Connected_Media&diff=13544Connected Media2015-07-05T06:03:31Z<p>Jmone: /* Setup Media Center Views for your Streaming Radio Stations */</p>
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<div>Media Center supports the importing and playback of Web Based media such as Internet Radio Stations.<br />
<br />
== Importing Streaming Radio Stations into Media Center ==<br />
* File --> Open URL --> Paste in your Streaming Radio url<br />
* Check "Show web media options when opening to allow recording and more" and then Press OK<br />
* On the Open URL Dialogue box Check "Add stream to web media" only and then Press OK<br />
* In MC Navigate to Audio --> Connected Media --> My Connected Media and you should be able to see and playback your Internet Radio Stations<br />
* You can now update the Tags, Add Coverart etc as with any other Media Center item <br />
* If you plan to make these visible in a View (as described in the next section) you will need to change the "Media Sub Type" tag to "Radio"<br />
<gallery widths=400px heights=240px><br />
File:OpenStreamingFile.jpg<br />
File:OpenURL.jpg<br />
File:MyConnectedMedia.jpg<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Setup Media Center Views for your Streaming Radio Stations ==<br />
While you can now see and play these from Media Center's Standard View, you may want to make a View so these can also be used by "Remotes" or in "TheaterView". To do this you first need to create a View.<br />
<br />
View --> Add View --> Library View --> and then in order:<br />
* First Change the Location to (Root), then<br />
* Scroll down the Icon List and select "Empty View"<br />
* Give it a Name (eg "Radio Stations")<br />
<br />
You will then be presented a "Customise View" Windows and in this:<br />
* Change View As: to "File List", then<br />
* Select "... Set rules for file display" and the "Edit Search Window" will appear<br />
* Under the Rules Select "Media Sub Type" "is" "Radio" as shown<br />
<br />
You may want to change the Displayed Columns in this new View to suit and to also help with tagging as you are going to need to make sure any imported URL's have a "Media Sub Type" set to "Radio" else they will not appear in this view (change this Tag in My Connected Media).<br />
<br />
<gallery widths=400px heights=240px><br />
File:RadioStations.jpg<br />
File:CustomiseView_EditSearch.jpg<br />
File:AddLibraryView.jpg<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
You can now add this view so it appears in the Remotes (Gizmo/Jremote/EOS etc) and MC will pass the URL to these players and in most cases the local device will be able to play the stream directly from the Web (you device will need to be able to playback these streams natively as they are not transcoded by Media Server). NOTE: If at first you don't see the entries in the new view in the Remotes, you may have to close and restart Media Center and Media Server. They should then appear.</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=File:AddLibraryView.jpg&diff=13543File:AddLibraryView.jpg2015-07-05T06:03:21Z<p>Jmone: AddLibraryView</p>
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<div>AddLibraryView</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=File:CustomiseView_EditSearch.jpg&diff=13542File:CustomiseView EditSearch.jpg2015-07-05T06:02:53Z<p>Jmone: CustomiseView_EditSearch</p>
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<div>CustomiseView_EditSearch</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=File:RadioStations.jpg&diff=13541File:RadioStations.jpg2015-07-05T06:02:19Z<p>Jmone: RadioStations</p>
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<div>RadioStations</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=Connected_Media&diff=13540Connected Media2015-07-05T05:58:10Z<p>Jmone: </p>
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<div>Media Center supports the importing and playback of Web Based media such as Internet Radio Stations.<br />
<br />
== Importing Streaming Radio Stations into Media Center ==<br />
* File --> Open URL --> Paste in your Streaming Radio url<br />
* Check "Show web media options when opening to allow recording and more" and then Press OK<br />
* On the Open URL Dialogue box Check "Add stream to web media" only and then Press OK<br />
* In MC Navigate to Audio --> Connected Media --> My Connected Media and you should be able to see and playback your Internet Radio Stations<br />
* You can now update the Tags, Add Coverart etc as with any other Media Center item <br />
* If you plan to make these visible in a View (as described in the next section) you will need to change the "Media Sub Type" tag to "Radio"<br />
<gallery widths=400px heights=240px><br />
File:OpenStreamingFile.jpg<br />
File:OpenURL.jpg<br />
File:MyConnectedMedia.jpg<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Setup Media Center Views for your Streaming Radio Stations ==<br />
While you can now see and play these from Media Center's Standard View, you play want to make a View to be able to make these available to "Remotes" or in "TheaterView". To do this you first need to create a View<br />
<br />
View --> Add View --> Library View --> and then in order:<br />
* First Change the Location to (Root), then<br />
* Scrowl down the Icon List and select "Empty View"<br />
* Give it a Name (eg "Radio Stations")<br />
<br />
You will then be presented a "Customise View" Windows and in this:<br />
* Change View As: to "File List", then<br />
* Select "... Set rules for file display" and the "Edit Search Window" will appear<br />
* Under the Rules Select "Media Sub Type" "is" "Radio" as shown<br />
<br />
You may want to change the Displayed Columns in this new View to suit and to also help with tagging as you are going to need to make sure any imported URL's have a "Media Sub Type" set to "Radio" (change this Tag in My Connected Media)<br />
<br />
- The new entry should now appear in your "Radio Stations" View and you can update the Tags, Add Coverart etc as with any other Media Center item.<br />
- You can also make add this view so it appears in the Remotes (Gizmo/Jremote/EOS etc) and MC will pass the URL to these players and in most cases the local device will be able to play the stream directly from the Web (you device will need to be able to playback these streams nativly as they are not transcoded by Media Server). NOTE: If at first you don't see the entries in the new view in the Remotes, you may have to close and restart Media Center and Media Server. They should then appear.</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=Connected_Media&diff=13539Connected Media2015-07-05T05:57:12Z<p>Jmone: </p>
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<div>Media Center supports the importing and playback of Web Based media such as Internet Radio Stations.<br />
<br />
== Importing Streaming Radio Stations into Media Center ==<br />
* File --> Open URL --> Paste in your Streaming Radio url<br />
* Check "Show web media options when opening to allow recording and more" and then Press OK<br />
* On the Open URL Dialogue box Check "Add stream to web media" only and then Press OK<br />
* In MC Navigate to Audio --> Connected Media --> My Connected Media and you should be able to see and playback your Internet Radio Stations<br />
* You can now update the Tags, Add Coverart etc as with any other Media Center item <br />
* If you plan to make these visible in a View (as described in the next section) you will need to change the "Media Sub Type" tag to "Radio"<br />
<gallery widths=400px heights=240px><br />
File:OpenURL.jpg<br />
File:OpenStreamingFile.jpg<br />
File:MyConnectedMedia.jpg<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Setup Media Center Views for your Streaming Radio Stations ==<br />
While you can now see and play these from Media Center's Standard View, you play want to make a View to be able to make these available to "Remotes" or in "TheaterView". To do this you first need to create a View<br />
<br />
View --> Add View --> Library View --> and then in order:<br />
* First Change the Location to (Root), then<br />
* Scrowl down the Icon List and select "Empty View"<br />
* Give it a Name (eg "Radio Stations")<br />
<br />
You will then be presented a "Customise View" Windows and in this:<br />
* Change View As: to "File List", then<br />
* Select "... Set rules for file display" and the "Edit Search Window" will appear<br />
* Under the Rules Select "Media Sub Type" "is" "Radio" as shown<br />
<br />
You may want to change the Displayed Columns in this new View to suit and to also help with tagging as you are going to need to make sure any imported URL's have a "Media Sub Type" set to "Radio" (change this Tag in My Connected Media)<br />
<br />
- The new entry should now appear in your "Radio Stations" View and you can update the Tags, Add Coverart etc as with any other Media Center item.<br />
- You can also make add this view so it appears in the Remotes (Gizmo/Jremote/EOS etc) and MC will pass the URL to these players and in most cases the local device will be able to play the stream directly from the Web (you device will need to be able to playback these streams nativly as they are not transcoded by Media Server). NOTE: If at first you don't see the entries in the new view in the Remotes, you may have to close and restart Media Center and Media Server. They should then appear.</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=File:OpenStreamingFile.jpg&diff=13538File:OpenStreamingFile.jpg2015-07-05T05:56:30Z<p>Jmone: OpenStreamingFile</p>
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<div>OpenStreamingFile</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=Connected_Media&diff=13537Connected Media2015-07-05T05:55:39Z<p>Jmone: </p>
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<div>Media Center supports the importing and playback of Web Based media such as Internet Radio Stations.<br />
<br />
== Importing Streaming Radio Stations into Media Center ==<br />
* File --> Open URL --> Paste in your Streaming Radio url<br />
* Check "Show web media options when opening to allow recording and more" and then Press OK<br />
* On the Open URL Dialogue box Check "Add stream to web media" only and then Press OK<br />
* In MC Navigate to Audio --> Connected Media --> My Connected Media and you should be able to see and playback your Internet Radio Stations<br />
* You can now update the Tags, Add Coverart etc as with any other Media Center item <br />
* If you plan to make these visible in a View (as described in the next section) you will need to change the "Media Sub Type" tag to "Radio"<br />
<gallery widths=400px heights=240px><br />
File:MyConnectedMedia.jpg<br />
File:OpenURL.jpg<br />
File:TheaterView-MediaViews-Movie_Detail.png<br />
File:Animated_list.jpg<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Setup Media Center Views for your Streaming Radio Stations ==<br />
While you can now see and play these from Media Center's Standard View, you play want to make a View to be able to make these available to "Remotes" or in "TheaterView". To do this you first need to create a View<br />
<br />
View --> Add View --> Library View --> and then in order:<br />
* First Change the Location to (Root), then<br />
* Scrowl down the Icon List and select "Empty View"<br />
* Give it a Name (eg "Radio Stations")<br />
<br />
You will then be presented a "Customise View" Windows and in this:<br />
* Change View As: to "File List", then<br />
* Select "... Set rules for file display" and the "Edit Search Window" will appear<br />
* Under the Rules Select "Media Sub Type" "is" "Radio" as shown<br />
<br />
You may want to change the Displayed Columns in this new View to suit and to also help with tagging as you are going to need to make sure any imported URL's have a "Media Sub Type" set to "Radio" (change this Tag in My Connected Media)<br />
<br />
- The new entry should now appear in your "Radio Stations" View and you can update the Tags, Add Coverart etc as with any other Media Center item.<br />
- You can also make add this view so it appears in the Remotes (Gizmo/Jremote/EOS etc) and MC will pass the URL to these players and in most cases the local device will be able to play the stream directly from the Web (you device will need to be able to playback these streams nativly as they are not transcoded by Media Server). NOTE: If at first you don't see the entries in the new view in the Remotes, you may have to close and restart Media Center and Media Server. They should then appear.</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=Connected_Media&diff=13536Connected Media2015-07-05T05:55:10Z<p>Jmone: </p>
<hr />
<div>Media Center supports the importing and playback of Web Based media such as Internet Radio Stations.<br />
<br />
== Importing Streaming Radio Stations into Media Center ==<br />
* File --> Open URL --> Paste in your Streaming Radio url<br />
* Check "Show web media options when opening to allow recording and more" and then Press OK<br />
* On the Open URL Dialogue box Check "Add stream to web media" only and then Press OK<br />
* In MC Navigate to Audio --> Connected Media --> My Connected Media and you should be able to see and playback your Internet Radio Stations<br />
* You can now update the Tags, Add Coverart etc as with any other Media Center item <br />
* If you plan to make these visible in a View (as described in the next section) you will need to change the "Media Sub Type" tag to "Radio"<br />
<gallery widths=400px heights=240px><br />
File:MyConnectedMedia.jpg<br />
File:OpenURL.png<br />
File:TheaterView-MediaViews-Movie_Detail.png<br />
File:Animated_list.jpg<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Setup Media Center Views for your Streaming Radio Stations ==<br />
While you can now see and play these from Media Center's Standard View, you play want to make a View to be able to make these available to "Remotes" or in "TheaterView". To do this you first need to create a View<br />
<br />
View --> Add View --> Library View --> and then in order:<br />
* First Change the Location to (Root), then<br />
* Scrowl down the Icon List and select "Empty View"<br />
* Give it a Name (eg "Radio Stations")<br />
<br />
You will then be presented a "Customise View" Windows and in this:<br />
* Change View As: to "File List", then<br />
* Select "... Set rules for file display" and the "Edit Search Window" will appear<br />
* Under the Rules Select "Media Sub Type" "is" "Radio" as shown<br />
<br />
You may want to change the Displayed Columns in this new View to suit and to also help with tagging as you are going to need to make sure any imported URL's have a "Media Sub Type" set to "Radio" (change this Tag in My Connected Media)<br />
<br />
- The new entry should now appear in your "Radio Stations" View and you can update the Tags, Add Coverart etc as with any other Media Center item.<br />
- You can also make add this view so it appears in the Remotes (Gizmo/Jremote/EOS etc) and MC will pass the URL to these players and in most cases the local device will be able to play the stream directly from the Web (you device will need to be able to playback these streams nativly as they are not transcoded by Media Server). NOTE: If at first you don't see the entries in the new view in the Remotes, you may have to close and restart Media Center and Media Server. They should then appear.</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=File:OpenURL.jpg&diff=13535File:OpenURL.jpg2015-07-05T05:54:58Z<p>Jmone: OpenURL</p>
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<div>OpenURL</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=Connected_Media&diff=13534Connected Media2015-07-05T05:54:08Z<p>Jmone: </p>
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<div>Media Center supports the importing and playback of Web Based media such as Internet Radio Stations.<br />
<br />
== Importing Streaming Radio Stations into Media Center ==<br />
* File --> Open URL --> Paste in your Streaming Radio url<br />
* Check "Show web media options when opening to allow recording and more" and then Press OK<br />
* On the Open URL Dialogue box Check "Add stream to web media" only and then Press OK<br />
* In MC Navigate to Audio --> Connected Media --> My Connected Media and you should be able to see and playback your Internet Radio Stations<br />
* You can now update the Tags, Add Coverart etc as with any other Media Center item <br />
* If you plan to make these visible in a View (as described in the next section) you will need to change the "Media Sub Type" tag to "Radio"<br />
<gallery widths=400px heights=240px><br />
File:MyConnectedMedia.jpg<br />
File:TheaterView-MediaViews-New Movies.png<br />
File:TheaterView-MediaViews-Movie_Detail.png<br />
File:Animated_list.jpg<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Setup Media Center Views for your Streaming Radio Stations ==<br />
While you can now see and play these from Media Center's Standard View, you play want to make a View to be able to make these available to "Remotes" or in "TheaterView". To do this you first need to create a View<br />
<br />
View --> Add View --> Library View --> and then in order:<br />
* First Change the Location to (Root), then<br />
* Scrowl down the Icon List and select "Empty View"<br />
* Give it a Name (eg "Radio Stations")<br />
<br />
You will then be presented a "Customise View" Windows and in this:<br />
* Change View As: to "File List", then<br />
* Select "... Set rules for file display" and the "Edit Search Window" will appear<br />
* Under the Rules Select "Media Sub Type" "is" "Radio" as shown<br />
<br />
You may want to change the Displayed Columns in this new View to suit and to also help with tagging as you are going to need to make sure any imported URL's have a "Media Sub Type" set to "Radio" (change this Tag in My Connected Media)<br />
<br />
- The new entry should now appear in your "Radio Stations" View and you can update the Tags, Add Coverart etc as with any other Media Center item.<br />
- You can also make add this view so it appears in the Remotes (Gizmo/Jremote/EOS etc) and MC will pass the URL to these players and in most cases the local device will be able to play the stream directly from the Web (you device will need to be able to playback these streams nativly as they are not transcoded by Media Server). NOTE: If at first you don't see the entries in the new view in the Remotes, you may have to close and restart Media Center and Media Server. They should then appear.</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=Connected_Media&diff=13533Connected Media2015-07-05T05:50:53Z<p>Jmone: /* Importing Streaming Radio Stations into Media Center */</p>
<hr />
<div>Media Center supports the importing and playback of Web Based media such as Internet Radio Stations.<br />
<br />
== Importing Streaming Radio Stations into Media Center ==<br />
* File --> Open URL --> Paste in your Streaming Radio url<br />
* Check "Show web media options when opening to allow recording and more" and then Press OK<br />
* On the Open URL Dialogue box Check "Add stream to web media" only and then Press OK<br />
* In MC Navigate to Audio --> Connected Media --> My Connected Media and you should be able to see and playback your Internet Radio Stations<br />
* If you plan to make these avail<br />
<br />
== Setup Media Center Views for your Streaming Radio Stations ==<br />
While you can now see and play these from Media Center's Standard View, you play want to make a View to be able to make these availabe to "Remotes" or in "TheaterView". To do this you first need to create a View<br />
<br />
View --> Add View --> Library View --> and then in order:<br />
* First Change the Location to (Root), then<br />
* Scrowl down the Icon List and select "Empty View"<br />
* Give it a Name (eg "Radio Stations")<br />
<br />
You will then be presented a "Customise View" Windows and in this:<br />
* Change View As: to "File List", then<br />
* Select "... Set rules for file display" and the "Edit Search Window" will appear<br />
* Under the Rules Select "Midia Sub Type" "is" "Radio" as shown<br />
<br />
You may want to change the Displayed Columns in this new View to suit and to also help with tagging as you are going to need to make sure any imported URL's have a "Media Sub Type" set to "Radio" (change this Tag in My Connected Media)<br />
<br />
- The new entry should now appear in your "Radio Stations" View and you can update the Tags, Add Coverart etc as with any other Media Center item.<br />
- You can also make add this view so it appears in the Remotes (Gizmo/Jremote/EOS etc) and MC will pass the URL to these players and in most cases the local device will be able to play the stream directly from the Web (you device will need to be able to playback these streams nativly as they are not transcoded by Media Server). NOTE: If at first you don't see the entries in the new view in the Remotes, you may have to close and restart Media Center and Media Server. They should then appear.</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=File:MyConnectedMedia.jpg&diff=13532File:MyConnectedMedia.jpg2015-07-05T05:49:06Z<p>Jmone: MyConnectedMedia</p>
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<div>MyConnectedMedia</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=Connected_Media&diff=13531Connected Media2015-07-05T05:46:13Z<p>Jmone: </p>
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<div>Media Center supports the importing and playback of Web Based media such as Internet Radio Stations.<br />
<br />
== Importing Streaming Radio Stations into Media Center ==<br />
* File --> Open URL --> Paste in your Streaming Radio url<br />
* Check "Show web media options when opening to allow recording and more" and then Press OK<br />
* On the Open URL Dialogue box Check "Add stream to web media" only and then Press OK<br />
* In MC Navigate to Audio --> Connected Media --> My Connected Media and you should be able to see and playback your Internet Radio Stations<br />
<br />
== Setup Media Center Views for your Streaming Radio Stations ==<br />
While you can now see and play these from Media Center's Standard View, you play want to make a View to be able to make these availabe to "Remotes" or in "TheaterView". To do this you first need to create a View<br />
<br />
View --> Add View --> Library View --> and then in order:<br />
* First Change the Location to (Root), then<br />
* Scrowl down the Icon List and select "Empty View"<br />
* Give it a Name (eg "Radio Stations")<br />
<br />
You will then be presented a "Customise View" Windows and in this:<br />
* Change View As: to "File List", then<br />
* Select "... Set rules for file display" and the "Edit Search Window" will appear<br />
* Under the Rules Select "Midia Sub Type" "is" "Radio" as shown<br />
<br />
You may want to change the Displayed Columns in this new View to suit and to also help with tagging as you are going to need to make sure any imported URL's have a "Media Sub Type" set to "Radio" (change this Tag in My Connected Media)<br />
<br />
- The new entry should now appear in your "Radio Stations" View and you can update the Tags, Add Coverart etc as with any other Media Center item.<br />
- You can also make add this view so it appears in the Remotes (Gizmo/Jremote/EOS etc) and MC will pass the URL to these players and in most cases the local device will be able to play the stream directly from the Web (you device will need to be able to playback these streams nativly as they are not transcoded by Media Server). NOTE: If at first you don't see the entries in the new view in the Remotes, you may have to close and restart Media Center and Media Server. They should then appear.</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=Connected_Media&diff=13530Connected Media2015-07-05T05:45:21Z<p>Jmone: </p>
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<div>Media Center supports the importing and playback of Web Based media such as Internet Radio Stations.<br />
<br />
== Importing Streaming Radio Stations into Media Center ==<br />
- File --> Open URL --> Paste in your Streaming Radio url<br />
- Check "Show web media options when opening to allow recording and more" and then Press OK<br />
- On the Open URL Dialogue box Check "Add stream to web media" only and then Press OK<br />
- In MC Navigate to Audio --> Connected Media --> My Connected Media and you should be able to see and playback your Internet Radio Stations<br />
<br />
change the "Media Sub Type" tag to "Radio"<br />
<br />
== Setup Media Center Views for your Streaming Radio Stations ==<br />
While you can now see and play these from Media Center's Standard View, you play want to make a View to be able to make these availabe to "Remotes" or in "TheaterView". To do this you first need to create a View<br />
<br />
View --> Add View --> Library View --> and then in order:<br />
- First Change the Location to (Root), then<br />
- Scrowl down the Icon List and select "Empty View"<br />
- Give it a Name (eg "Radio Stations")<br />
<br />
You will then be presented a "Customise View" Windows and in this:<br />
- Change View As: to "File List", then<br />
- Select "... Set rules for file display" and the "Edit Search Window" will appear<br />
- Under the Rules Select "Midia Sub Type" "is" "Radio" as shown<br />
<br />
You may want to change the Displayed Columns in this new View to suit and to also help with tagging as you are going to need to make sure any imported URL's have a "Media Sub Type" set to "Radio" (change this Tag in My Connected Media)<br />
<br />
- The new entry should now appear in your "Radio Stations" View and you can update the Tags, Add Coverart etc as with any other Media Center item.<br />
- You can also make add this view so it appears in the Remotes (Gizmo/Jremote/EOS etc) and MC will pass the URL to these players and in most cases the local device will be able to play the stream directly from the Web (you device will need to be able to playback these streams nativly as they are not transcoded by Media Server). NOTE: If at first you don't see the entries in the new view in the Remotes, you may have to close and restart Media Center and Media Server. They should then appear.</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=Connected_Media&diff=13529Connected Media2015-07-05T05:38:50Z<p>Jmone: </p>
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<div>Part 1: Setup Media Center Views for your Streaming Radio Stations<br />
<br />
View --> Add View --> Library View --> and then in order:<br />
- First Change the Location to (Root), then<br />
- Scrowl down the Icon List and select "Empty View"<br />
- Give it a Name (eg "Radio Stations")<br />
<br />
You will then be presented a "Customise View" Windows and in this:<br />
- Change View As: to "File List", then<br />
- Select "... Set rules for file display" and the "Edit Search Window" will appear<br />
- Under the Rules Select "Midia Sub Type" "is" "Radio" as shown<br />
<br />
You may want to change the Displayed Columns in this new View to suit and to also help with tagging as you are going to need to make sure any imported URL's have a "Media Sub Type" set to Audio<br />
<br />
Part 2: Importing Streaming Radio Stations into Media Center<br />
- File --> Open URL --> Paste in your Streaming Radio url<br />
- Check "Show web media options when opening to allow recording and more" and then Press OK<br />
- On the Open URL Dialogue box Check "Add stream to web media" only and then Press OK<br />
- In MC Navigate to Audio --> Connected Media --> My Connected Media and change the "Media Sub Type" tag to "Radio"<br />
<br />
Part 3: Other items<br />
- The new entry should now appear in your "Radio Stations" View and you can update the Tags, Add Coverart etc as with any other Media Center item.<br />
- You can also make add this view so it appears in the Remotes (Gizmo/Jremote/EOS etc) and MC will pass the URL to these players and in most cases the local device will be able to play the stream directly from the Web (you device will need to be able to playback these streams nativly as they are not transcoded by Media Server). NOTE: If at first you don't see the entries in the new view in the Remotes, you may have to close and restart Media Center and Media Server. They should then appear.</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=Connected_Media&diff=13528Connected Media2015-07-05T05:34:24Z<p>Jmone: </p>
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<div>Part 1: Setup Media Center Views for your Streaming Radio Stations<br />
<br />
View --> Add View --> Library View --> and then in order:<br />
- First Change the Location to (Root), then<br />
- Scrowl down the Icon List and select "Empty View"<br />
- Give it a Name (eg "Radio Stations")<br />
<br />
You will then be presented a "Customise View" Windows and in this:<br />
- Change View As: to "File List", then<br />
- Select "... Set rules for file display" and the "Edit Search Window" will appear<br />
- Under the Rules Select "Midia Sub Type" "is" "Radio" as shown<br />
<br />
You may want to change the Displayed Columns in this new View to suit and to also help with tagging as you are going to need to make sure any imported URL's have a "Media Sub Type" set to Audio<br />
<br />
Part 2: Importing Streaming Radio Stations into Media Center<br />
- File --> Open URL --> Paste in your Streaming Radio url<br />
- Check "Show web media options when opening to allow recording and more" and then Press OK<br />
- On the Open URL Dialogue box Check "Add stream to web media" only and then Press OK<br />
- In MC Navigate to Audio --> Connected Media --> My Connected Media and change the "Media Sub Type" tag to "Radio"<br />
<br />
Part 3: Other items<br />
- The new entry should now appear in your "Radio Stations" View and you can update the Tags, Add Coverart etc as with any other Media Center item.<br />
- You can also make add this view so it appears in Gizmo/Jremote/EOS etc and MC will pass the URL to these players and in most cases the local device will be able to play the stream directly from the Web (you device will need to be able to playback these streams nativly as they are not transcoded by Media Server).</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=Connected_Media&diff=13527Connected Media2015-07-05T05:16:41Z<p>Jmone: Created page with "View --> Add View --> Library View --> and then in order: - First Change the Location to (Root), then - Scrowl down the Icon List and select "Empty View" - Give it a Name (eg ..."</p>
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<div>View --> Add View --> Library View --> and then in order:<br />
- First Change the Location to (Root), then<br />
- Scrowl down the Icon List and select "Empty View"<br />
- Give it a Name (eg "Radio Stations")<br />
<br />
You will then be presented a "Customise View" Windows and in this:<br />
- Change View As: to "File List", then<br />
- Select "... Set rules for file display" and the "Edit Search Window" will appear<br />
- Under the Rules Select "Midia Sub Type" "is" "Radio" as shown<br />
<br />
You may want to change the Displayed Columns in this new View to suit and to also help with tagging as you are going to need to make sure any imported URL's have a "Media Sub Type" set to Audio<br />
<br />
Empty View and Give it Name such as "Radio Stations" and a Location (Root)</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=DVD&diff=12784DVD2015-04-27T03:13:08Z<p>Jmone: </p>
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<div>Media Center supports playing back and ripping [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD-Video DVD-Video discs].<br />
<br />
==Requirements==<br />
<br />
MC supports DVD playback on Windows Systems (that can playback DVDs with Windows Media Player) and a DVD Drive set the the same Region as the DVD Disk to be played. To playback DVDs from other regions, you will need either a 3rd-party DVD decrypter or change the region of your drive. [http://www.slysoft.com/en/ AnyDVD HD] is a good option.<br />
<br />
==Playback==<br />
<br />
Insert a disc and the program will offer to play it. If you have a ripped copy of the DVD, you can [[Import]] it and Media Center will play them.<br />
<br />
Media Center uses MS DVD Navigator that lets you use the DVD Menu for title selection, chapters, audio stream selection, subtitle selection, and a variety of other playback options. In addition you can access many of these by Right Clicking on video during Playback or using the OSD option to for many of these options.<br />
<br />
== Ripping ==<br />
<br />
{{See also|Ripping}}<br />
<br />
Media Center is able to rip any DVD. You can rip DVDs using <span style="color:#006400">[[Action Window]] > Rip Disc</span> inside the program or MC will prompt you if you insert a new DVD in the drive after scanning the disc. There have been issues with playback where DVDs are ripped to Microsoft Storage Spaces.<br />
<br />
== Metadata and Managing Multi-Part Discs ==<br />
<br />
Media Center will automatically look up cover art, descriptions, directors, actors, genres and other metadata using the [[Automatic Metadata Lookup]] system. As a default, DVDs will be imported with a Media Subtype of ''Movie''. If you have a TV Series or Music Video disc you will want to change the [Media Sub Type] so that it appears in the correct view in MC.<br />
<br />
If your disc consists of multiple titles, such as alternative endings, [[TV episodes]], or music videos, you can manage this within Media Center using [[Particles]].<br />
<br />
== Audio ==<br />
<br />
Media Center is capable decoding the full range of audio codecs used on commercial DVD itself, while preserving their full [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bit_rate bitrate] and [[audio bit depth]]. This includes audio codecs such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolby_Digital#Dolby_Digital AC3] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DTS_%28sound_system%29#DTS_audio_codec DTS].<br />
<br />
We recommend that you use Media Center to decode audio because this gives you access to the full power of MC's audio engine, including [[VideoClock]], [[DSPs]], and MC's powerful [[Volume]] system.<br />
<br />
=== Bitstreaming ===<br />
<br />
If you prefer Media Center also supports [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitstream bitstreaming]. You can enable bitstreaming via HDMI or S/PDIF connection in:<br />
* <span style="color:#8B4513">Tools > Options > Audio > Settings > Bitstreaming</span>.<br />
<br />
Bitstreaming bypasses the entire Media Center audio engine, including things like the [[Volume]] controls, and the decoder on the far end of the HDMI or S/PDIF cable is responsible for decoding the audio.<br />
<br />
==Menus== <br />
MC uses its both the MS supplied DVD Navigator and MC's own [[OSD]] to provide access the to the content on DVD discs such as:<br />
* titles<br />
* chapters<br />
* audio, video, and subtitle stream selection<br />
<br />
Pressing the Menu button on a Remote Control or Selecting "DVD Menu" from the right click (on playing video) or from MC's OSD will bring up a Traditional DVD Style menu (as you would see with a HW DVD Player).<br />
<br />
==More==<br />
* Refer to [[Audio Setup]] for information on configuring your sound output.<br />
* [http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?action=profile;u=18104 Mojave] on audio mixing for Blu-ray: "JRiver does anything AC3Filter does, but better. JRiver does everything in its 64-bit audio path and makes sure that the highest quality is maintained. I removed AC3Filter a long time ago."<br />
* You can also [http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Convert_Format Extract Audio from Video Files].<br />
* [[DVD Library in Media Center]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Frequently Asked Questions]]<br />
[[Category:Optical Discs]]<br />
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<div>Media Center supports playing back and ripping [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD-Video DVD-Video discs].<br />
<br />
==Requirements==<br />
<br />
MC supports DVD playback on Windows Systems (that can playback DVDs with Windows Media Player) and a DVD Drive set the the same Region as the DVD Disk to be played. To playback DVDs from other regions, you will need either a 3rd-party DVD decrypter or change the region of your drive. [http://www.slysoft.com/en/ AnyDVD HD] is a good option.<br />
<br />
==Playback==<br />
<br />
Insert a disc and the program will offer to play it. If you have a ripped copy of the DVD, you can [[Import]] it and Media Center will play them.<br />
<br />
Media Center uses MS DVD Navigator that lets you use the DVD Menu for title selection, chapters, audio stream selection, subtitle selection, and a variety of other playback options. In addition you can access many of these by Right Clicking on video during Playback or using the OSD option to for many of these options.<br />
<br />
== Ripping ==<br />
<br />
{{See also|Ripping}}<br />
<br />
Media Center is able to rip any DVD. You can rip DVDs using <span style="color:#006400">[[Action Window]] > Rip Disc</span> inside the program or MC will prompt you if you insert a new DVD in the drive after scanning the disc. There have been issues with playback where DVDs are ripped to Microsoft Storage Spaces.<br />
<br />
== Metadata and Managing Multi-Part Discs ==<br />
<br />
Media Center will automatically look up cover art, descriptions, directors, actors, genres and other metadata using the [[Automatic Metadata Lookup]] system. As a default, DVDs will be imported with a Media Subtype of ''Movie''. If you have a TV Series or Music Video disc you will want to change the [Media Sub Type] so that it appears in the correct view in MC.<br />
<br />
If your disc consists of multiple titles, such as alternative endings, [[TV episodes]], or music videos, you can manage this within Media Center using [[Particles]].<br />
<br />
== Audio ==<br />
<br />
Media Center is capable decoding the full range of audio codecs used on commercial DVD itself, while preserving their full [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bit_rate bitrate] and [[audio bit depth]]. This includes audio codecs such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolby_Digital#Dolby_Digital AC3] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DTS_%28sound_system%29#DTS_audio_codec DTS].<br />
<br />
We recommend that you use Media Center to decode audio because this gives you access to the full power of MC's audio engine, including [[VideoClock]], [[DSPs]], and MC's powerful [[Volume]] system.<br />
<br />
=== Bitstreaming ===<br />
<br />
If you prefer Media Center also supports [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitstream bitstreaming]. You can enable bitstreaming via HDMI or S/PDIF connection in:<br />
* <span style="color:#8B4513">Tools > Options > Audio > Settings > Bitstreaming</span>.<br />
<br />
Bitstreaming bypasses the entire Media Center audio engine, including things like the [[Volume]] controls, and the decoder on the far end of the HDMI or S/PDIF cable is responsible for decoding the audio.<br />
<br />
==Menus== <br />
MC uses its both the MS supplied DVD Navigator and MC's own [[OSD]] to provide access the to the content on DVD discs such as:<br />
* titles<br />
* chapters<br />
* audio, video, and subtitle stream selection<br />
<br />
Pressing the Menu button on a Remote Control or Selecting "DVD Menu" from the right click (on playing video) or from MC's OSD will bring up a Traditional DVD Style menu (as you would see with a HW DVD Player).<br />
<br />
==More==<br />
* Refer to [[Audio Setup]] for information on configuring your sound output.<br />
* [http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?action=profile;u=18104 Mojave] on audio mixing for Blu-ray: "JRiver does anything AC3Filter does, but better. JRiver does everything in its 64-bit audio path and makes sure that the highest quality is maintained. I removed AC3Filter a long time ago."<br />
* You can also [http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Convert_Format Extract Audio from Video Files].<br />
* [[DVD Library in Media Center]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Optical Discs]]<br />
[[Category:Video]]</div>Jmonehttps://wiki.jriver.com/index.php?title=DVD&diff=12714DVD2015-04-26T11:39:02Z<p>Jmone: </p>
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<div>{{stub}}<br />
<br />
Media Center supports playing back DVD-Video discs.<br />
<br />
==Requirements==<br />
MC supports DVD playback on Windows Systems (that can playback DVDs with MS Media Player) and a DVD Drive set the the same Region as the DVD Disk to be played. To playback DVDs from other regions, you will need either a 3rd-party DVD decrypter or change the region of your drive. [http://www.slysoft.com/en/ AnyDVD HD] is a good option.<br />
<br />
==Playback==<br />
Insert a disc and the program will offer to play it. If you have a ripped copy of the DVD, you can [[Import]] it and Media Center will play them. <br />
<br />
Media Center uses MS DVD Navigator that lets you use the DVD Menu for title selection, chapters, audio stream selection, subtitle selection, and a variety of other playback options. In addition you can access many of these by Right Clicking on video during Playback or using the OSD option to for many of these options.<br />
<br />
==Ripping and collecting Meta Data including Coverart==<br />
Media Center is able to rip any DVD and will automatically look up cover art, descriptions, directors, actors, genres and other metadata using the [[Automatic Metadata Lookup]] system.<br />
<br />
You can rip DVDs using <span style="color:#006400">[[Action Window]] > Rip Disc</span> inside the program or MC will prompt you if you insert a new DVD in the drive after scanning the disc.<br />
<br />
Once you press "Rip":<br />
<br />
- MC will give the the opportunity to change the Title as the one automatically read from DVD may not be that user friendly, then<br />
<br />
- MC will commence copying the DVD Folder Structure from the DVD to your HDD <br />
<br />
- While the DVD is being copied (it can take up to half and hour as most discs are around 8GB), the "Get Movie & TV Info" feature will appear and allow you to search using the Title on line databases for Movie Info and Cover-art. If it doesn't find the "correct" movie, just modify this title in the search box. Once you have selected the best option press "Use This Data" and the MC Database will be populated. <br />
<br />
If you have more than one DVD Drive, you can rip multiple discs at the same time.<br />
<br />
As a default, DVDs will be imported with a Media Subtype set to "Movie". If you have a TV Series, or Music Video disc you will want to change this so that it appears in the correct view in MC. You may also want to use the Particles Feature to be able to see, play, and tag each Episode or Music Track as a separate entry in the data base.<br />
<br />
== Managing Multi-Part Discs ==<br />
<br />
If your disc consists of multiple titles, such as alternative endings, [[TV episodes]], or music videos, you can manage this within Media Center using [[Particles]].<br />
<br />
== Audio ==<br />
<br />
Media Center is capable decoding the full range of audio codecs used on commercial DVD itself, while preserving their full [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bit_rate bitrate] and [[audio bit depth]]. This includes audio codecs such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolby_Digital#Dolby_Digital AC3] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DTS_%28sound_system%29#DTS_audio_codec DTS].<br />
<br />
We recommend that you use Media Center to decode audio because this gives you access to the full power of MC's audio engine, including [[VideoClock]], [[DSPs]], and MC's powerful [[Volume]] system.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Bitstreaming ===<br />
<br />
If you prefer Media Center also supports [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitstream bitstreaming]. You can enable bitstreaming via HDMI or S/PDIF connection in:<br />
* <span style="color:#8B4513">Tools > Options > Audio > Settings > Bitstreaming</span>.<br />
<br />
Bitstreaming bypasses the entire Media Center audio engine, including things like the [[Volume]] controls, and the decoder on the far end of the HDMI or S/PDIF cable is responsible for decoding the audio.<br />
<br />
==Menus== <br />
MC uses its both the MS supplied DVD Navigator and MC's own [[OSD]] to provide access the to the content on DVD discs such as:<br />
* titles<br />
* chapters<br />
* audio, video, and subtitle stream selection<br />
<br />
Pressing the Menu button on a Remote Control or Selecting "DVD Menu" from the right click (on playing video) or from MC's OSD will bring up a Traditional DVD Style menu (as you would see with a HW DVD Player).<br />
<br />
==More==<br />
* Refer to [[Audio Setup]] for information on configuring your sound output.<br />
* [http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?action=profile;u=18104 Mojave] on audio mixing for Blu-ray: "JRiver does anything AC3Filter does, but better. JRiver does everything in its 64-bit audio path and makes sure that the highest quality is maintained. I removed AC3Filter a long time ago."<br />
<br />
* You can also [http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Convert_Format Extract Audio from Video Files].<br />
<br />
* [[DVD Library in Media Center]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Optical Discs]]<br />
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<hr />
<div>{{stub}} **** Under Development ****<br />
<br />
Media Center supports playing back DVD-Video discs.<br />
<br />
==Requirements==<br />
MC supports DVD playback on Windows Systems (that can playback DVDs with MS Media Player) and a DVD Drive set the the same Region as the DVD Disk to be played. To playback DVDs from other regions, you will need either a 3rd-party DVD decrypter or change the region of your drive. [http://www.slysoft.com/en/ AnyDVD HD] is a good option.<br />
<br />
==Playback==<br />
Insert a disc and the program will offer to play it. If you have a ripped copy of the DVD, you can [[Import]] it and Media Center will play them. <br />
<br />
Media Center uses MS DVD Navigator that lets you use the DVD Menu for title selection, chapters, audio stream selection, subtitle selection, and a variety of other playback options. In addition you can access many of these by Right Clicking on video during Playback or using the OSD option to for many of these options.<br />
<br />
==Ripping and collecting Meta Data including Coverart==<br />
Media Center is able to rip any DVD and will automatically look up cover art, descriptions, directors, actors, genres and other metadata using the [[Automatic Metadata Lookup]] system.<br />
<br />
You can rip DVDs using <span style="color:#006400">[[Action Window]] > Rip Disc</span> inside the program or MC will prompt you if you insert a new DVD in the drive after scanning the disc.<br />
<br />
Once you press "Rip":<br />
<br />
- MC will give the the opportunity to change the Title as the one automatically read from DVD may not be that user friendly, then<br />
<br />
- MC will commence copying the DVD Folder Structure from the DVD to your HDD <br />
<br />
- While the DVD is being copied (it can take up to half and hour as most discs are around 8GB), the "Get Movie & TV Info" feature will appear and allow you to search using the Title on line databases for Movie Info and Cover-art. If it doesn't find the "correct" movie, just modify this title in the search box. Once you have selected the best option press "Use This Data" and the MC Database will be populated. <br />
<br />
If you have more than one DVD Drive, you can rip multiple discs at the same time.<br />
<br />
As a default, DVDs will be imported with a Media Subtype set to "Movie". If you have a TV Series, or Music Video disc you will want to change this so that it appears in the correct view in MC. You may also want to use the Particles Feature to be able to see, play, and tag each Episode or Music Track as a separate entry in the data base.<br />
<br />
== Managing Multi-Part Discs ==<br />
<br />
If your disc consists of multiple titles, such as alternative endings, [[TV episodes]], or music videos, you can manage this within Media Center using [[Particles]].<br />
<br />
== Audio ==<br />
<br />
Media Center is capable decoding the full range of audio codecs used on commercial DVD itself, while preserving their full [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bit_rate bitrate] and [[audio bit depth]]. This includes audio codecs such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolby_Digital#Dolby_Digital AC3] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DTS_%28sound_system%29#DTS_audio_codec DTS].<br />
<br />
We recommend that you use Media Center to decode audio because this gives you access to the full power of MC's audio engine, including [[VideoClock]], [[DSPs]], and MC's powerful [[Volume]] system.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Bitstreaming ===<br />
<br />
If you prefer Media Center also supports [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitstream bitstreaming]. You can enable bitstreaming via HDMI or S/PDIF connection in:<br />
* <span style="color:#8B4513">Tools > Options > Audio > Settings > Bitstreaming</span>.<br />
<br />
Bitstreaming bypasses the entire Media Center audio engine, including things like the [[Volume]] controls, and the decoder on the far end of the HDMI or S/PDIF cable is responsible for decoding the audio.<br />
<br />
==Menus== <br />
MC uses its both the MS supplied DVD Navigator and MC's own [[OSD]] to provide access the to the content on DVD discs such as:<br />
* titles<br />
* chapters<br />
* audio, video, and subtitle stream selection<br />
<br />
Pressing the Menu button on a Remote Control or Selecting "DVD Menu" from the right click (on playing video) or from MC's OSD will bring up a Traditional DVD Style menu (as you would see with a HW DVD Player).<br />
<br />
==Forced Subtitles==<br />
MC will automatically display any subtitle track that is was marked as "forced" when the disk was authored. Forced subtitles are often used for bits of non-native language which audience isn't be expected to understand, in a movie that is otherwise in their native tongue (elven or alien speech, a little Spanish in an English language movie, etc). Unfortunately, many disks are authored with these subtitles in a separate track and in these cases the user will need to select the correct track (normally towards the bottom of the subtitle list). MC ''will'' remember this selection for the next time the BD is played.<br />
<br />
==More==<br />
* Refer to [[Audio Setup]] for information on configuring your sound output.<br />
* [http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?action=profile;u=18104 Mojave] on audio mixing for Blu-ray: "JRiver does anything AC3Filter does, but better. JRiver does everything in its 64-bit audio path and makes sure that the highest quality is maintained. I removed AC3Filter a long time ago."<br />
<br />
* You can also [http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Convert_Format Extract Audio from Video Files].<br />
<br />
* [[DVD Library in Media Center]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Optical Discs]]<br />
[[Category:Video]]</div>Jmone