[PATCH] Global AV delay support via advancedsettings.xml

negge · 2012-03-01 11:01

Midnight Tboy Wrote:aah thanks Negge.

I managed to get a balance between 24 and 25fps uk content etc....but main time I have to adjust delay generally is if the video is using DTS audio instead of AC3....like the different audio formats have different delays.

As far as a couple of months ago, I believe there was no way to have a delay set based on the audio format. I wonder if this could be adapted to id the audio type and set delay based on that, rather than framerate

Some other people said the same thing (only DTS causing delay) although no one ever found out anything exclusive.

Have a look at the options for advancedsettings.xml, there's a page about it on the wiki.

meridius · 2012-03-01 19:29

negge Wrote:When doing it your way, the same delay is applied to all videos. What most of us are experiencing is a delay only on 24 fps content.

Not in my case all my 24p is fine and in sync apart from 24p dts videos which are out.

So this patch would not wrok for me. Would it not be better to have a patch for refresh rate+ audio type ?

**DDDamian** · 2012-03-01 22:21

meridius Wrote:Not in my case all my 24p is fine and in sync apart from 24p dts videos which are out.

So this patch would not wrok for me. Would it not be better to have a patch for refresh rate+ audio type ?

Meridius - if you are using Windows can you try this version and let us know how DTS does for you? It has this patch included but also has some tweaks to DTS muxing. It is an RC1 version. If you backup/rename guisettings.xml you can restore it and reinstall whatever version you are on now if it doesn't help. Just want to see if it solves DTS playback for you.

sebj · 2012-03-01 23:20

elephant in the room for rc1 :

Quote:Unfortunately, it appears a major bug has snuck into RC1 resulting in video lag across all platforms under certain situations.

woups....

Can't help but feel a little bummed.

**DDDamian** · 2012-03-01 23:31

sebj Wrote:elephant in the room for rc1 :

woups....

Can't help but feel a little bummed.

The link above has been patched for the bug-fix - no issues there. Yeah, it's unfortunate the bug crept into RC1 (along with an ATV sync issue) but that's why RC2 is being rolled out quickly. That's life in both the development world and for users wanting the latest versions. Without testers on a wide variety of platforms trying the code and giving debug logs back no software reaches stable release. If finding a bug and helping out bums you out you should probably stay with stable releases!

sebj · 2012-03-02 15:57

Damian

I think you misunderstood my thinking here

I meant that this was included post feature freeze, we were happy, but the commit "ruined" rc1 for some users. Just a little guilt

I've been at this long enough, worked in qa for autodesk, so i take breakage lightly i assure you!

Bleeding edge ftw my friends :0)

**DDDamian** · 2012-03-02 16:28

@sebj, niether you nor the dev should feel guilty - even bug-fixes can create bugs, let alone new features as you know. Ultimately a smaller test-group might be an answer, but as you say - bleeding edge and all.

I think I just mis-read your comment. Glad the patch made it in for those who need it - it IS a bug-fix or more accurately a workaround for a bug. Obviously the lack of sync is a deeper issue and know it's being looked into by some brilliant guys, including a11599

ashlar · 2012-03-02 23:10

So the bug was introduced due to this? I have to say I feel guilty too. I hope devs don't regret putting this in. I am surely grateful they did.

**DDDamian** · 2012-03-03 00:03

ashlar Wrote:So the bug was introduced due to this? I have to say I feel guilty too. I hope devs don't regret putting this in. I am surely grateful they did.

It wasn't the only bug (ATV1 users got worse) but s**t happens. We have a large group of testers (you!) and responsive developers Wink

meridius · 2012-03-03 17:35

DDDamian Wrote:Meridius - if you are using Windows can you try this version and let us know how DTS does for you? It has this patch included but also has some tweaks to DTS muxing. It is an RC1 version. If you backup/rename guisettings.xml you can restore it and reinstall whatever version you are on now if it doesn't help. Just want to see if it solves DTS playback for you.

sorry mate have not had the time to try this yet. is the linkabove to the new RC2 ? and your patch

meridius Fan Posts: 709 Joined: Jul 2010 Reputation: 1	2012-03-01 19:29 Post: #112 negge Wrote:When doing it your way, the same delay is applied to all videos. What most of us are experiencing is a delay only on 24 fps content. Not in my case all my 24p is fine and in sync apart from 24p dts videos which are out. So this patch would not wrok for me. Would it not be better to have a patch for refresh rate+ audio type ?
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sebj Senior Member Posts: 171 Joined: Nov 2008 Reputation: 0	2012-03-01 23:20 Post: #114 elephant in the room for rc1 : Quote:Unfortunately, it appears a major bug has snuck into RC1 resulting in video lag across all platforms under certain situations. woups.... Can't help but feel a little bummed.
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sebj Senior Member Posts: 171 Joined: Nov 2008 Reputation: 0	2012-03-02 15:57 Post: #116 Damian I think you misunderstood my thinking here I meant that this was included post feature freeze, we were happy, but the commit "ruined" rc1 for some users. Just a little guilt I've been at this long enough, worked in qa for autodesk, so i take breakage lightly i assure you! Bleeding edge ftw my friends :0)
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ashlar Member+ Posts: 2,048 Joined: Mar 2006 Reputation: 26	2012-03-02 23:10 Post: #118 So the bug was introduced due to this? I have to say I feel guilty too. I hope devs don't regret putting this in. I am surely grateful they did. For troubleshooting and bug reporting please make sure you read this first.
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