[WINDOWS] Broadcom Crystal HD integration support in XBMC for Windows?

Buckster · 2010-01-02 14:16

xexe Wrote:Its not a video card its a Hardware video decoder. All you need is the correct slot which many users have spare if they have say a ATV or a MB with onboard GPU.

Then there are ALL the windows users that don't want to use an external player. All this for < $20... bargain.

sounds cheap I have to admit - do you have a link to a card as I can't find any specs on them ? just wondering how sophisticated it's de-interlacing is for instance (Vector ? motion ?)

xexe · 2010-01-02 14:44

See XBMC homepage for links

**WiSo** · 2010-01-02 14:55

A600 Wrote:

Code:

C:\Program Files\Broadcom\Broadcom CrystalHD Decoder\

There we go.
@davilla: unfortunately they don't install it in any system directory in path so we have to drop it somewhere else.

A600 Wrote:@Wiso: It seems "Adjust display refresh rate to match video" isn't working with the OpenGL version. The log shows "NOTICE: Display resolution ADJUST : 1024x768 @ 72.00 - Full Screen (27)" but the refresh rate isn't changed.

The OpenGL version is not further maintained. Also the adjust display refresh rate is bobo1on1's baby. Maybe he'll have a look if you ask Confused

xexe · 2010-01-02 15:05

jmarshall Wrote:It will only work on the GL version at this point - we don't have the necessary shaders in place for DX.

Just for clarity so what we are saying is that CrystalHD only works on GL but GL is deprecated. Its just a matter of time until DX is supported for this (obvious statement)?

**spiff** · 2010-01-02 15:11

yes.

**WiSo** · 2010-01-02 15:33

GL only works as it shares code with the Mac/Linux renderer which it was developed under.

xexe · 2010-01-02 15:38

That makes sense. Currently I have to run GL anyway as the DX version wont suspend and resume and i cant get it to produce a log to file a report on it.

I am looking to buy one of these cards to help test out. Technically i don't need one but the cost vs. gadget factor wins the day and reduced CPU load = good any way.

Am I correct in saying this device will not reduce GUI CPU load?

**spiff** · 2010-01-02 15:50

is the gui encoded in h264/vc-1/mpeg2? cause that's all this card does - decode those formats... (no i'm not really asking just pointing out the obvious)

xexe · 2010-01-02 16:29

spiff Wrote:is the gui encoded in h264/vc-1/mpeg2? cause that's all this card does - decode those formats... (no i'm not really asking just pointing out the obvious)

Thanks for the clear answer Tongue

A600 · 2010-01-02 17:15

WiSo Wrote:There we go.
@davilla: unfortunately they don't install it in any system directory in path so we have to drop it somewhere else.

Could it be possible to use the SHGetKnownFolderPath function to get the path of the program files folder?

xexe Fan Posts: 711 Joined: Sep 2008 Reputation: 1	2010-01-02 14:44 Post: #22 See XBMC homepage for links Having problems getting your TV shows recognized? Try my extra TV show matching REGEX here
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spiff Grumpy Bastard Developer Posts: 12,234 Joined: Nov 2003 Reputation: 82	2010-01-02 15:11 Post: #25 yes. Always read the XBMC online-manual, FAQ and search the forum before posting. Do not e-mail XBMC-Team members directly asking for support. Read/follow the forum rules. For troubleshooting and bug reporting please make sure you read this first.
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WiSo Team-XBMC Developer Posts: 2,506 Joined: Oct 2003 Reputation: 0 Location: Germany	2010-01-02 15:33 Post: #26 GL only works as it shares code with the Mac/Linux renderer which it was developed under. Always read the XBMC online-manual, FAQ and search the forum before posting. Do not e-mail XBMC-Team members directly asking for support. Read/follow the forum rules. For troubleshooting and bug reporting please make sure you read this first.
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xexe Fan Posts: 711 Joined: Sep 2008 Reputation: 1	2010-01-02 16:29 Post: #29 spiff Wrote:is the gui encoded in h264/vc-1/mpeg2? cause that's all this card does - decode those formats... (no i'm not really asking just pointing out the obvious) Thanks for the clear answer Having problems getting your TV shows recognized? Try my extra TV show matching REGEX here
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A600 Fan Posts: 461 Joined: Oct 2003 Reputation: 7	2010-01-02 17:15 Post: #30 WiSo Wrote:There we go. @davilla: unfortunately they don't install it in any system directory in path so we have to drop it somewhere else. Could it be possible to use the SHGetKnownFolderPath function to get the path of the program files folder?
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