Media Player Classic - Home Cinema (MPC-HC) - v1.7.13

[MokrySedeS]

https://trac.mpc-hc.org/ticket/1428
This would be a perfect solution IMO (specifically what kasper93 suggested).
It would be a very, very slight change. It shouldn't bother anyone, yet makes the seekbar look much nicer.
There's been a patch ready for it too but the links are dead now :(

[ryrynz]

This would be a perfect solution IMO (specifically what kasper93 suggested).


http://i.imgur.com/PxBWtO0l.png

Indeed. Though I'd change that volume icon though to match the rest.

[MokrySedeS]

It looks like the code for the seek bar is still there https://github.com/demialucard/mpc-hc/commit/fccc4033e9089bfc67b802844e6b2fea1aea4d4c

[ryrynz]

So why wasn't it added? Seems like a no-brainer to me.

[Duffy Moon]

For this case, there is the competitor project "Media Player Classic - Black Edition" (MPC-BE). It also differs in details regarding some implementations.

Thanks, I always wondered what that was. I'll give it a go. Looks nicer than clunky old vanilla MPC :)

[foxyshadis]

For this case, there is the competitor project "Media Player Classic - Black Edition" (MPC-BE). It also differs in details regarding some implementations.

I feel like I've officially failed as the software players mod for not knowing that's all it meant all these years. *facepalm*

[Duffy Moon]

I feel like I've officially failed as the software players mod for not knowing that's all it meant all these years. *facepalm*

Don't think of it as failure. More as motivation to do better in the future ;)

Anyway, thanks for your work.

[minaust]

It's been a long time since that was true. Visual C++ Express 2005, 2008, and 2010 didn't bundle the 64-bit compiler, but it was always available if you installed the Platform/Windows SDK. Since 2012, it's been bundled into the Express edition, finally, so projects don't need to be updated to work with it.
Maybe it was just me, but I never could get the Platform SDK to install properly.

The real problem is that 64-bit software used to be slower and use more memory. Memory's not a big deal and better use of the wider instructions reversed the slowdown in the last couple of years, so now switching is finally a no-brainer.
Heh - When you've got a really hot (literally) 4.77 gHz CPU and 16 gigs of fast ram, that can make up for a number of sins. Just don't pull my dumb stunt. I compiled everything for the fast CPU, 64-bit, complete with CPU optimizations, then it all crashes on the slower machine... Took me a day of troubleshooting to realize that this CPU isn't a Piledriver. Plant face firmly in palm... :stupid:

[minaust]

The moment MPC-HC changes name and the GUI, I am switching to something else :P I like it the way it is and have been for what, 10 years? Don't touch it!!
Bravo! I couldn't agree more. My biggest gripe is with software that has gotten bloated all out of shape. (Bloat - also known as "creeping featuritis".) The devs have done a good job of keeping bloat out of MPC-HC and I applaud them for that.

I see no need for trick glossy rainbow-colored skins. As someone once pointed out in this thread, you watch the movie, not the player. KISS - Keep It Simple Stupid.

MPC-HC is a good example of my philosophy. Windows Media Player is a good bad example.

[minaust]

Definitely no. Why do you need big colored buttons - do you see poorly?
Yes - I see poorly. As a matter of fact, I'm legally blind. That's why I use the big bright toolbar buttons. That's the only GUI change I need, and I have what I want. I'm good with it.

[chros]

My take on it is the only thing missing was a 64-bit build of madVR, which we now have.
Really? Where is it?
Thanks

[sneaker_ger]

It's in the same package as the 32 bit version.
http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=146228

[minaust]

Simple - just go to the link posted by sneaker_ger above, and click the regular download link. madVR.zip will contain 4 madvr builds instead of 2. The install script will install both 32 and 64-bit versions.

[chros]

Woow! Thank both of you!
I had the "install" folder inside c:\Program Files (x86)\MadVR\ , and lately I just overwrote the files and haven't realized that there's an x64 build in it as well :) I had to run the install script as an admin though.
And thanks Madshi and all the mpc-hc devs as well!

[Nintendo Maniac 64]

Is there some way to change the desktop resolution and refresh rate based on the video content's framerate and its resolution? My TV does better upscaling than my HTPC is able to do since it's not particularly high-end...

[Kado]

Is there some way to change the desktop resolution and refresh rate based on the video content's framerate and its resolution? My TV does better upscaling than my HTPC is able to do since it's not particularly high-end...

You really need to tweak those madvr settings!

[Nintendo Maniac 64]

You really need to tweak those madvr settings!

Except that my el-cheepo HTPC is a laptop with a 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo and an Intel 965GMA iGPU.

[mindbomb]

Is there some way to change the desktop resolution and refresh rate based on the video content's framerate and its resolution? My TV does better upscaling than my HTPC is able to do since it's not particularly high-end...

yea, in the display modes subsection of the devices section in madvr. You can put in the resolutions and refresh rates you want.

[nijiko]

The volumn bar is too short/small to tune. Especially on a 4K res displayer. Can it be made longer/bigger or resizable?

[minaust]

The volumn bar is too short/small to tune. Especially on a 4K res displayer. Can it be made longer/bigger or resizable?Do what I do - use the scroll wheel on your mouse. That's the default "hot key" for volume.

[Nintendo Maniac 64]

yea, in the display modes subsection of the devices section in madvr. You can put in the resolutions and refresh rates you want.

Well shoot, I didn't know that! Sweet.

...though I'm not sure I can use madVR on my el-cheepo HTPC since I have to use D3D Fullscreen to not have framedrops at higher framerates and/or resolutions due to said el-lame-o Intel 965 iGPU.

[huhn]

Well shoot, I didn't know that! Sweet.

...though I'm not sure I can use madVR on my el-cheepo HTPC since I have to use D3D Fullscreen to not have framedrops at higher framerates and/or resolutions due to said el-lame-o Intel 965 iGPU.

madVR uses by default FSE which does the same.

[Nintendo Maniac 64]

madVR uses by default FSE which does the same.

Ooooooohhhhh, I'll definitely have to look into that then!

[Sparktank]

1.7.8: 152 vs 162
1.7.8-152-g3f78c2a
1.7.8-162-g0c83d4e
All x86 versions (as I often use Avisynth+FFDShow/SVP).


Having severe crashes when entering fullscreen on secondary monitor (HDTV) using 162.

1.7.8_162
Any renderer except madVR, white screen. Will actually go fullscreen on secondary monitor.
Using madVR as renderer, any settings, will crash MPC-HC instantly when trying to go fullscreen on secondary monitor.

1.7.8_152
Everything works as it should.


My setup:
I don't use internal filters, at all.
I install KLCP MEGA with everything and then manually replace LAV + madVR, which has never produced problems for playback (even with FFDShow+AVS/SVP) (for as long as I can remember, even before they went to version 10.x+).
Using tMod builds of LAV Filters, which work with <152.
Using madVR 0.88.1, even 7 or 8 bit and not 9 or 10 bit.
For 162, doesn't matter what madVR settings are, instant crash. Doesn't matter what LAV settings, instant crash.

I tried to look up the trac and could not find anything relevant.
Only thing related to (x86) 162 is that it has problems of its own trying to create a dump file.

I have also re-installed latest GeForce drivers, using Clean Install.
Still white screen for non-madVR renderers and instant crash for madVR.

Anyone else lately?
I have only updated to 162 today.

[JarrettH]

Edit: Has been fixed.

[Sparktank]

More shenanigans.

Only this time with:
1.7.8-152-g3f78c2a (x86)
madVR 0.88.2

Switching to fullscreen on secondary monitor (HDTV) will crash MPC-HC instantly.

However, unlike previous situation, if I change settings to launch video in fullscreen on secondary monitor, it won't crash and will play normally.

When player crashes, the icons all disappear, but opening task manager reveals the process is still there and needs to be terminated manually.

Selecting any other renderer except madVR will give me a green screen this time (instead of white).

EDIT: downgraded madVR to 08721.
Issues seem to have subsided and switching fullscreen (without launching in fullscreen) seems to function.

EDIT2:
MPC-HC 1.7.8.162 + madVR 0.88.2 (fix over 0.88.1) are completely compatible now.

No idea why I still get green/white screen with all other renderers.
I don't use them so I will look into Codec Tweak Tool to re-register codecs.
NVidia Graphics is updated to newest version and has already been re-installed using Clean Install, so graphics driver installation is not the issue.
Not going to rule out problems with Nvidia in general, as it always has problems.

[nijiko]

Do what I do - use the scroll wheel on your mouse. That's the default "hot key" for volume.

The mouse wheel will make misoperations, so I disable that.
And, the mouse wheel can't control volume precisely.

[Duffy Moon]

The mouse wheel will make misoperations, so I disable that.
And, the mouse wheel can't control volume precisely.
I've never had a problem with it. Maybe your mouse is faulty?

[LigH]

Some mouse drivers support a setup of an acceleration profile even for the scrolling wheel; here it may be useful to vary the speed and direction several times.

[yonta]

shortcut key for rotate video 90-degree, possible?

[Fullmetal Encoder]

Is any status update available for when we might have Blu-ray menus in MPC-HC? libbluray looks like it's made lots of progress and I thought I read somewhere here that there was a build of MPC-HC that incorporated it but I haven't been able to find it.

[hello_hello]

I've never had a problem with it. Maybe your mouse is faulty?

I've been using the scroll wheel to control the volume for as long as I can remember without an issue also.
I use MPC-HC as my media player on a 51" 1080p TV and my volume control is the scroll wheel on a wireless mouse.

I'm not sure I've ever installed mouse-specific drivers though, so maybe that's why.

[nuhkka]

anyone know why right click doesn't work on mpc-hc using a touch screen?

left click on the screen works fine. pause/maximize screen/click and drag work. For some reason I can't right click though.

[Snowknight26]

shortcut key for rotate video 90-degree, possible?

The closest thing is Alt+1 or 3 on the number pad to rotate it by ~2°, so you'd have to press that combination multiple times.

[Plutotype]

Hi team, when is a new nightly coming out please?

[GCRaistlin]

Sometimes MPC-HC stops responding to WinLIRC commands. It either ignores all of them or reacts with a huge delay (tens of seconds) and drops repeated presses. Examples:

You press Pause on IRC - no reaction from MPC-HC. After a while MPC-HC pauses the playback.
You press Volume Up on IRC. Again, no reaction from MPC-HC. You press the button again and again and finally MPC-HC raises the volume - but just for 5%, i. e. it has "seen" just one IRC button press, not all of them.

And of course restarting MPC-HC fixes the issue.

[nijiko]

What's the problem with 1.7.9.179?

[nijiko]

I've never had a problem with it. Maybe your mouse is faulty?

My mouse has NO any problem. Because wheels is used for rolling webpage and such things.
If focus forget to be set to MPC, rolling wheel will make wrong volume level.

[betaking]

can not complier last git 179 MPC-HC_standalone_filters
08:03:21.149 30>BaseVideoFilter.cpp(177): error C2065: 'CLSID_madVR' : undeclared identifier [C:\mpc-hc\src\filters\transform\BaseVideoFilter\BaseVideoFilter.vcxproj]

[blueribb]

I have a collection of Blu ray music video rips and their menus are necessary to properly set-up and navigate the different songs and features. My WD Live Streamer handles the rip almost exactly like my Blu ray player does when it comes to the menus. MPC-HC doesn't seem to detect the menus at all and the only way to navigate is through "chapters" which aren't named. Is this a feature that can be added in later versions ?

[LigH]

MPC-HC will probably rely on an installed DirectShow menu navigator filter, like it probably also does for DVD Video. I guess.

[blueribb]

MPC-HC will probably rely on an installed DirectShow menu navigator filter, like it probably also does for DVD Video. I guess.

I see some discussion about it but is it available now ? A link would help. Thanks

Edit: I found test-288.zip (April 6, 2015) but after reading the readme file, I see it's still in early stages of development.

[minaust]

I have a collection of Blu ray music video rips and their menus are necessary to properly set-up and navigate the different songs and features. My WD Live Streamer handles the rip almost exactly like my Blu ray player does when it comes to the menus. MPC-HC doesn't seem to detect the menus at all and the only way to navigate is through "chapters" which aren't named. Is this a feature that can be added in later versions ?
The only software BR player I've seen that handles menus is a commercial product named "Power DVD Ultra" that costs more on Amazon than a good mid-range name-brand standalone BR player.

[tobindac]

Anyone else that thinks this has to happen yesterday? : https://trac.mpc-hc.org/ticket/203

[Carpo]

Is there a way to edit the TV channels that MPC-HC lists? Even though I have told it to scan using the 6 mux frequencies that are local to me, it seems to pick up the weaker signals as well causing dual listings

[tobindac]

Is there a way to edit the TV channels that MPC-HC lists? Even though I have told it to scan using the 6 mux frequencies that are local to me, it seems to pick up the weaker signals as well causing dual listings

It also needs a program listing. Nothing too fancy, just the list.

[kasper93]

Is there a way to edit the TV channels that MPC-HC lists? Even though I have told it to scan using the 6 mux frequencies that are local to me, it seems to pick up the weaker signals as well causing dual listings

You can remove and organize channel list in context menu.

[Carpo]

You can remove and organize channel list in context menu.

Thanks, will give it a go :)

[nuhkka]

Why doesn't MPC-HC open my Hauppage HVR-1800 TV tuner?

When I use MS ATSC Network Provider it gives me a 'BDA Error: Could not connect to the tuner.' Then says 'could not open capture device.

When I use MS Network Provider it doesn't givbe the BDA Error window but just says 'could not open capture device.

http://i.imgur.com/Dn6Zx2s.png

[NikosD]

Hello.

Is there a version of MPC-HC that has the debugging log enabled ?

Is there a link to download such version or a way to enable it in MPC-HC ?

thanks