Can I use the trial versions of these codecs?

[jbuszkie]

I'm trying to use the trial versions of Sonic's Cineplayer and
Elencard's Codec's to test my setup with SageClient. I have studdering issues with Sage and cyberlink's codecs. I can't get elencard's Codec's to show up in the list. Sonic's comes up in the list, but when I try to use it, I get an error "unable to find the specified MPEG2 video decoder filter
ErrCode 0x8004027d"

1. Will the trial versions work with Sage?

2. Why can't I get elencard's to show up?

3. If I can't use the trial versions, can anyone suggust a way for me to find out if they will get rid of my studdering issue (different thread) without actually buying them? (i'll buy if they work..)

Thanks,

Jim

[cassis6]

The Elecard codec trial version worked for me. I downloaded the codec from
Moonlight-Elecard MPEG2 Video Decoder v. 2.0 build 2510

I could not make the trial Sonic codec work .

[jbuszkie]

Did you get a similiar error? Was it was client version?

Thanks I'll try the older version...

Jim

[stanger89]

I'm not sure Sonic's decoders work, I had trouble with graphedit last time I ran the Trial on my laptop (I've got a registered CP on my Sage box.)

[jbuszkie]

Originally posted by stanger89
I'm not sure Sonic's decoders work, I had trouble with graphedit last time I ran the Trial on my laptop (I've got a registered CP on my Sage box.)

And the registered version works fine?

I got the elecard decoders to work and it's better than cyberlink's
but there's some issues with the DVD menus with elecard's

Maybe I'll splurge and buy the Sonic.....

Jim

[cassis6]

Originally posted by jbuszkie
Did you get a similiar error? Was it was client version?

Thanks I'll try the older version...

Jim

Yes the error was similar with Sonic.

I don't use Elecard with DVD. I don't think it can handle encrypted stuff.

[stanger89]

Yes, I use Sonic CP decoders exclusively. They also have the codec pack if you don't want the full CP. Also I have the CP Surround Advanced Audio Decoder set up for my DVD playback.

If you play the files in CP it should give you a good idea what it will look like.

[jbuszkie]

Originally posted by stanger89
If you play the files in CP it should give you a good idea what it will look like.

That's what I thought about powerDVD! The powerDVD app plays stuff great! When I use the codec's in sage, It's studdery (is that a word?)

Jim

[jbuszkie]

Is the decoder pack the one for $15??

if it's just $15, then I'll probably go try it!

Jim

[stanger89]

Yup, it's XP only FYI.

[jbuszkie]

XP is fine.. I just bought it..

Now we'll see how it works.

Jim

[stanger89]

I wish you luck (not that you need it), I'm very happy with them myself.