MVP Playback of .ts files

[dj7675]

In the latest beta it mentions playback of .ts files. Has anyone verified that the mvp's now will play back .ts files as well as .ps or mpg files? I tried about 6 months ago and it did not work. It would be great to know if this is now working.

Darin

[carlgar]

Yes, it now works with RC4, but the results depend on the power of your system. This morning I could watch a 480i program with no problem. When I tried this with RC3 I had no sound. When I tried a 780p program I had studdering and went back to viewing with the client. I then discovered that you can convert the format. I did that with a 1080i program and it played fine with the MVP. The conversion took almost 2 hours for a 1 hour show, the transcoder program run a below normal priority which I liked.

[mechling-burgh]

If the .ts file is a Standard broad cast and not HiDef the Sage will not even transcode it now. I was watching a ts. files last night and the cpu was at 2% most of the time when watching it on the mvp. Now for Hidef, I have an AMD 3000+ it will run at about 85% cpu when watching a Hidef show transcoding to standard quality if I try high quality it pegs out at 100%. Thats when you need more horse power. I'm thinking of upgrading but the HiDef Extender will be out, I hope, in the next 2 to 4 months.

[dj7675]

Thanks for both of your posts. Sounds like OK for SD, but but HD (as should probably be expected) sounds a bit difficult for the server. I too will probably wait for the HD externder. I wonder how many of the extenders they will sell when they come out. Should be very interesting.

Darin