Oh I forgot to say about animation, animation doesn't show the classic stuttering of xvid-packed bs in the same way real action does (it's still there but south park for example does not show it as much as drawn together). In fact, I don't bother to unpacked animated stuff.
This is what it says about the AVI I put into the AVI checker. Beats me what this all means. File: E:\HnI\Hajime_no_Ippo_-_36_[Infusion][D5FE64D7].avi Total Streams: 2 Running Time: 0:23:54 Index Chunk: Yes Interleaved: Yes Max Bytes Per Sec: 0 AUDIO: 0 - MP3 (0x55) Average Bitrate Per Sec: 127 kb/s Samples Rate: 48000 Hz Channels: 2 Bits Per Sample: 0 SuggestedBufferSize: 23040 Sample Size: 1152 Variable Bitrate: No VIDEO: DIV3 B-VOP: No S(GMC)-VOP: No QuarterPixel: No Frame Size: 640 x 480 Frames Rate: 23.976 Color Depth: 24 Total Frames: 34385 SuggestedBufferSize: 64962 Elapsed Time 00:00 I have also checked and I don't seem to have Mpeg Modifier Version 1.1.0, is it on the same site as Moitah? I downloaded everything from that site. Anyway Thanks a lot Fishly, I owe you big time. Later Vic
1.1.0 is at http://www.moitah.net/MPEG4Modifier-1_1_0.zip The output from avichecker looks fine. I see no reason why it won't play. The output basically says it Divx 3, No packed BS, no GMC, no QPEL, with 128Kb MP3 sound (ok, I know it say 127 but it's bound to be 128). The yamada will play Divx 3 (even with packed bs) but it's performance is not as good as with Divx 5 (The playback of Divx 3 has supposedly been improved in the 6700). As you know the Divx 3 codecs were hacks of a MS mpeg4 codec and not really legit, also, there were several Divx 3 codecs. I have many Divx 3 files that play back perfectly on the 6600. For example Total Streams: 2 Running Time: 0:44:06 Index Chunk: Yes Interleaved: Yes Max Bytes Per Sec: 0 AUDIO: 0 - AC3 (0x2000) Average Bitrate Per Sec: 192 kb/s Samples Rate: 48000 Hz Channels: 2 Bits Per Sample: 0 SuggestedBufferSize: 3840 Sample Size: 1 VIDEO: DIV3 B-VOP: No S(GMC)-VOP: No QuarterPixel: No Frame Size: 512 x 384 Frames Rate: 25.000 Color Depth: 24 Total Frames: 66171 SuggestedBufferSize: 48548 This is Divx 3 with AC3 sound and is fine. Since it is Divx there is no need for you to unpack the bitstream. The stuttering is mainly a xvids with packed bs problem. I can only suggest that you get hold of Dr Divx and re-encode. It is simple to use and in 3 clicks will do a decent job of a file which plays on a pc but not on the 6600. I guess that it from Torrentreactor, and that you have all the eps and the movies. If that is the case, do they all stutter?
Fish, I was wondering why FoV BSG wasn't playing...I did try a re-encode with Dr Div but on playback the audio sync went screwy after a couple of mins. Eventually found a 1x09_e2fox ver on TRW which plays fine (after the unpack of course!) cheers Martin
No, I got mine from Boxtorrents I think, I can hardly remember. But no, they don't all stutter on the Yamada, only from like 36 to like 40 something I think. http://www.boxtorrents.com/browse.php?search=hajime+no+ippo&cat=0 Try this link to find it. Fishly, I have the Klite MegaCodec pack installed and the files that don't play on my Yamada, do play smoothly in the BS PLayer on my PC. I was just wondering if there was a way to get them to play smoothly on the Yamada. I also used the FourCC code changer and changed the files code type and code source from DIV3 to DIV6 for both boxes. This made the file play smoothly in Windows Media player when before it was Jerky. Anyway thanks Fishly again, you know your stuff, thanks a lot. Vic
thanks very much fishily, ive got it working now and ive unpacked b/s on a few xvids that were very jerky they play perfect now on my 6600. Only problem i have now is i have an advanced xvid of manchurian candidate and when i try using modifier i get an error open dml avi not supported at present any ideas ? and by the way thanks again
@Martin Dr Divx sorted mine out, so strange that. Oh well. @stevefox Dr Divx is your best hope then, a quick re-encode should sort them out. @shortyuk OpenDML is a advancement on original AVI format and has support for files larger than 2Gb for example. The yamada won't play opendml files. You could try VirtualDub and save it as a ordinary avi, probably, since it can read and write opendml. I have to say at this point I've never had any OpenDML files myself so can help you on how the above is achieved. Or you could try avidemux http://fixounet.free.fr/avidemux/.
Fishily, you rule. Dr Divx sorted my files out to play perfectly on the Yamada. They do just take a while to encode though don't they? It is pretty long, but worth it. Thanks a bunch Fish Vic
Hi there. I am new to this thread but have been reading it because I also have a Yamada 6600 but have a problem. I have created all of my subtitled films by putting the avi file with the relevant srt file in the same folder. All of my films have worked this way and I have found the quality of the films and subtitles to be exceedingly good. However, for some reason recently, I have come across a problem where if my film is divided into 2 files (say CD1 and CD2), I find the subtitles work with CD2 but not CD1, though the extension names for the avi files are the same as the subtitle files (with an additional .srt) Can anybody help me with this problem?
Sorry, just realised I was wrong! I did not allow CD1 to start as it should. I play forwarded the CD and obviously the text from the srt file did not catch it up on time. Sily me!
@bob364860 Glad your problems solved. If you use subtitles a lot then it might be worth using one of Mtz firmwares (If you don't already) which have superior srt support. Fish
If you flash the MTZ firmware and (now don't laugh) Yamada release a new firmware which fixes some stuff, is there any problem re-flashing the official firmware. i.e. does the Yamada firmware check what's already installed and have a fit? cheers Martin
Hi Sorry about this but I am also new to the forum. I have a Yamada 6700 that is supposed to be able to play Divx files etc..., but the only file I have had issues with so far is a DIVX file. The problem seems to be the same as the XVID problems on the 6600 (ie video stops music continues or visa versa). Tried using MPEG4 Modifier after downloading .NET etc, but when I click on SAVE (to set the process running) it says - Object reference not set to an instance of an object! Went back in an too a look at the Video Info and it says - Aspect ratio: Invalid aspect_ratio setting Ran AVI Check and it says - Total Streams: 2 Running Time: 1:26:49 Index Chunk: Yes Interleaved: Yes Max Bytes Per Sec: 0 AUDIO: 0 - MP3 (0x55) Average Bitrate Per Sec: 116 kb/s Samples Rate: 48000 Hz Channels: 2 Bits Per Sample: 0 SuggestedBufferSize: 960 Sample Size: 0 Variable Bitrate: Yes (32, 128, 192) VIDEO: DIVX B-VOP: No S(GMC)-VOP: No QuarterPixel: No Frame Size: 544 x 320 Frames Rate: 29.970 Color Depth: 16 Total Frames: 156136 SuggestedBufferSize: 45712 Elapsed Time 00:00 Could run it through Dr Divx but that takes hours. Any clues?
Additional info - DrDivx did work, but could do with getting down to the bottom of why the original Divx file would not play and why Mpeg 4 modifier was playing up? Cheers Chris
@martin_uk As far as I know, it would be fine to go back to an official firmware. If there was problems thousands of people would be in the same boat (me included) and someone would work out a way. But like I said I don't think it would be a problem. @mr_chris The video code given (DIVX)is for OpenDivX (DivX 4.0 and later) probably project mayo stuff. You could try changing it to DX50 for divx 5 and shove it in to see, but I don't know how much notice the yamada take of fourcc code anyway. Since it doesn't display any file info, I always thought it ignored the code and just tried to play the file. The fourcc code DIVX was that used first before they changed it. My guess is the file won't play on our machines even with its id changed because of the codec. But have a go anyway.
@fishily Thank you very much. I have just installed the mtz firmware update. It is a big improvement to the subtitles and the menu system looks lovely!
@bob364860 I am away from my yamada at the moment so I haven't been able to try the latest firmware with the extend audio setup so I'm looking forward to installing that firmware on my yamada. I'm hoping that someone works out how to get the packed bitsteam ability of the 6700 onto the 6600 soon. Then the only thing it would be missing is .sub support and as far as I know the only older player with .sub support took out DTS to fit it in. So will will see.
Hi there! Does anybody know of a website where you can find subtitles or subtitle files for more or less any film? My brother told me once but I cannot remember the name of the website. I think it begins with 'k' and sounds very strange!
