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

**WiSo** · 2010-01-02 17:30

I doubt that this will work. So no occurrence of this library in system32 or WINSXS?
You could do me a favor and look for environment vars and if anything is in the registry which we can use.

A600 · 2010-01-02 17:47

WiSo Wrote:I doubt that this will work. So no occurrence of this library in system32 or WINSXS?

No.

Quote:You could do me a favor and look for environment vars and if anything is in the registry which we can use.

Found this and I think it should work:

Code:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Broadcom\MediaPC\CrystalHD]

"InstallPath"="C:\\Archivos de programa\\Broadcom\\Broadcom CrystalHD Decoder\\"

**WiSo** · 2010-01-02 20:39

so the dll can be found at:

Code:

"C:\\Archivos de programa\\Broadcom\\Broadcom CrystalHD Decoder\\bcmDIL.dll"

?

**WiSo** · 2010-01-02 20:41

xexe Wrote: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.

Could you please try a rev >=26284 and see if it makes any differences?

A600 · 2010-01-02 21:47

WiSo Wrote:so the dll can be found at:

Code:

"C:\\Archivos de programa\\Broadcom\\Broadcom CrystalHD Decoder\\bcmDIL.dll"
?

Yes. I use a spanish XP version so that is the "Program Files" folder.

A600 · 2010-01-03 21:28

@davilla: I found out that videos encoded with the L5.1 profile doesn't sttuter at the start or when seeking -->

Code:

Format                           : AVC

Format/Info                      : Advanced Video Codec

Format profile                   : High@L5.1

Format settings, CABAC           : Yes

Format settings, ReFrames        : 3 frames

Muxing mode                      : Container profile=Unknown@5.1

Codec ID                         : V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC

Duration                         : 3h 17mn

Bit rate                         : 2 723 Kbps

Nominal bit rate                 : 2 783 Kbps

Width                            : 1 280 pixels

Height                           : 720 pixels

Display aspect ratio             : 16:9

Frame rate                       : 25.000 fps

Resolution                       : 8 bits

Colorimetry                      : 4:2:0

Scan type                        : Progressive

Bits/(Pixel*Frame)               : 0.118

Stream size                      : 3.76 GiB (86%)

Writing library                  : x264 core 60 877tw

Encoding settings                : cabac=1 / ref=3 / deblock=1:0:0 / analyse=0x3:0x133 / me=hex / subme=6 / brdo=0 / mixed_ref=0 / me_range=16 / chroma_me=1 / trellis=1 / 8x8dct=1 / cqm=0 / deadzone=21,11 / chroma_qp_offset=0 / threads=6 / nr=0 / decimate=1 / mbaff=0 / bframes=3 / b_pyramid=1 / b_adapt=1 / b_bias=0 / direct=3 / wpredb=1 / bime=1 / keyint=250 / keyint_min=25 / scenecut=40(pre) / rc=2pass / bitrate=2783 / ratetol=1.0 / rceq='blurCplx^(1-qComp)' / qcomp=1.00 / qpmin=10 / qpmax=51 / qpstep=4 / cplxblur=20.0 / qblur=0.5 / ip_ratio=1.40 / pb_ratio=1.30 / aq=2:1.00

but videos encoded with L4.0 or L4.1 drop frames during a period of between 5 and 20 seconds -->

Code:

Format                           : AVC

Format/Info                      : Advanced Video Codec

Format profile                   : High@L4.0

Format settings, CABAC           : Yes

Format settings, ReFrames        : 5 frames

Muxing mode                      : Container profile=Unknown@4.0

Codec ID                         : V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC

Duration                         : 1mn 3s

Bit rate                         : 5 979 Kbps

Width                            : 1 920 pixels

Height                           : 816 pixels

Display aspect ratio             : 2.35:1

Frame rate                       : 23.976 fps

Resolution                       : 8 bits

Colorimetry                      : 4:2:0

Scan type                        : Progressive

Bits/(Pixel*Frame)               : 0.159

Stream size                      : 45.4 MiB (88%)

GeminiServer · 2010-01-04 01:17

Hi,

you have to load the bcmDIL.dll from the Braodcom installation path.
I own a Broadcom BCM70012 and tried to run the dx version on Win7 and Vista, it craches on Opening the bcmDIL.dll from special path. Did not tried the GL version yet. But it works on DX, ok a bad black/white output.

Since i really was not able to find the bug, i wrote a little test application, which will detect the installation path, open the driver gets the status and version then it closes it.

On the attachment you'll find the test application and a screenshot.

Use the Setup from Broadcom Crystal Setup to install the new device driver fo your BCM70012/15. Then start the Test Application.

In XBMC, we need to add a registry detection.
#define REG_PATH "Software\\Broadcom\\MediaPC" // HKLM
#define REG_PRODUCT "CrystalHD" // "70010" for older setups
#define BRC_DLL "bcmDIL.dll"

RegGetValue -> REG_PATH\\REG_PRODUCT\\"InstallPath"+\\BRC_DLL

Cheers, GeminiServer

ashlar · 2010-01-04 02:29

Hi! Anyone able to tell me whether CrystalHD correctly decodes VC-1 interlaced material? Such as the m2ts files found on Life (BBC documentary series) and Torchwood BluRays.

**WiSo** · 2010-01-04 19:19

@Geminiserver: davilla told that broadcomp needs load the firmware and ofc we would like to make it easy for the user.
Unfortunately the broadcomp driver won't install if it doesn't find a card. I've ordered one but this will take some time. Feel free to rewrite it to use the path stored in the registry Wink

GeminiServer · 2010-01-06 01:21

WiSo Wrote:@Geminiserver: davilla told that broadcomp needs load the firmware and ofc we would like to make it easy for the user.
Unfortunately the broadcomp driver won't install if it doesn't find a card. I've ordered one but this will take some time. Feel free to rewrite it to use the path stored in the registry

done..

WiSo Team-XBMC Developer Posts: 2,484 Joined: Oct 2003 Reputation: 0 Location: Germany	2010-01-02 20:39 Post: #33 so the dll can be found at: Code: `"C:\\Archivos de programa\\Broadcom\\Broadcom CrystalHD Decoder\\bcmDIL.dll"` ? 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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A600 Fan Posts: 461 Joined: Oct 2003 Reputation: 7	2010-01-02 21:47 Post: #35 WiSo Wrote:so the dll can be found at: Code: `"C:\\Archivos de programa\\Broadcom\\Broadcom CrystalHD Decoder\\bcmDIL.dll"` ? Yes. I use a spanish XP version so that is the "Program Files" folder.
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ashlar Member+ Posts: 2,048 Joined: Mar 2006 Reputation: 26	2010-01-04 02:29 Post: #38 Hi! Anyone able to tell me whether CrystalHD correctly decodes VC-1 interlaced material? Such as the m2ts files found on Life (BBC documentary series) and Torchwood BluRays.
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