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==Requirements== |
==Requirements== |
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MC supports ''unencrypted'' DVD playback. To playback encrypted DVD, which includes most commercially released discs, a 3rd-party DVD decrypter is required. [http://www.slysoft.com/en/ AnyDVD HD] is a good option. |
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MC supports DVD playback on Windows Systems (that can playback DVD's with Windows Media Player) and a DVD Drive set to the the same Region as the DVD Disk to be played. To playback DVDs from other regions, you may need a 3rd-party DVD reader or change the region of your drive. |
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==Playback== |
==Playback== |
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Media Center supports title selection, chapters, audio stream selection, subtitle selection, and a variety of other playback options. |
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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. |
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==Ripping and collecting Meta Data including Coverart== |
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Media Center is able to rip any unencrypted DVD and will automatically look up cover art, descriptions, directors, actors, genres and other metadata using the [[Automatic Metadata Lookup]] system. |
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== Ripping == |
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Once you press "Rip": |
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| ⚫ | 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. |
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- MC will give the the opportunity to change the Title as the one automatically read from DVD may not be that user friendly, then |
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- MC will commence copying the DVD Folder Structure from the DVD to your HDD |
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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. |
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- 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. |
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If you have more than one DVD Drive, you can rip multiple discs at the same time. |
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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. |
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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]]. |
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]]. |
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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. |
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. |
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=== Bitstreaming === |
=== Bitstreaming === |
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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. |
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. |
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==Menus== |
==Menus== |
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MC uses its own [[OSD]] to provide access the to the content on |
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: |
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* titles |
* titles |
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* chapters |
* chapters |
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* audio, video, and subtitle stream selection |
* audio, video, and subtitle stream selection |
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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). |
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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. |
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==Forced Subtitles== |
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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. |
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==More== |
==More== |
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* Refer to [[Audio Setup]] for information on configuring your sound output. |
* Refer to [[Audio Setup]] for information on configuring your sound output. |
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* [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." |
* [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." |
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* You can also [http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Convert_Format Extract Audio from Video Files]. |
* You can also [http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Convert_Format Extract Audio from Video Files]. |
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* [[DVD Library in Media Center]] |
* [[DVD Library in Media Center]] |
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[[Category:Frequently Asked Questions]] |
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[[Category:Optical Discs]] |
[[Category:Optical Discs]] |
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[[Category:Video]] |
[[Category:Video]] |
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Latest revision as of 20:50, 1 June 2018
Media Center supports playing back and ripping DVD-Video discs.
Requirements
MC supports DVD playback on Windows Systems (that can playback DVD's with Windows Media Player) and a DVD Drive set to the the same Region as the DVD Disk to be played. To playback DVDs from other regions, you may need a 3rd-party DVD reader or change the region of your drive.
Playback
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.
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.
Ripping
- See also: Ripping
Media Center is able to rip any DVD. You can rip DVDs using Action Window > Rip Disc 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.
Metadata and Managing Multi-Part Discs
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.
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.
Audio
Media Center is capable decoding the full range of audio codecs used on commercial DVD itself, while preserving their full bitrate and audio bit depth. This includes audio codecs such as AC3 and DTS.
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.
Bitstreaming
If you prefer Media Center also supports bitstreaming. You can enable bitstreaming via HDMI or S/PDIF connection in:
- Tools > Options > Audio > Settings > Bitstreaming.
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.
Menus
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:
- titles
- chapters
- audio, video, and subtitle stream selection
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).
More
- Refer to Audio Setup for information on configuring your sound output.
- 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."
- You can also Extract Audio from Video Files.
- DVD Library in Media Center