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Don't use this anymore since putting a Netgear ReadyNAS on the network. Although it doesn't transcode MKV files I try and avoid those and if I end up with them I just watch in the bedroom via my Acer Revo and XBMC.

Hey all, lately a few mkv's have been giving me issues while trying to stream them through media server. Specifically they say "Data is Corrupt" and I cannot play them at all. HIt has only been recently, and only a certain few. So does anyone know what is up? A new kind of codec perhaps? Do I have to use mkvmerge or some similar app and do something to get them to work? Up until this point in time never had any real issues with mkv files at all, so the few that did not work in the past I just did not watch. So any help here is appreciated. Is there a newer version of media server perhaps? TIA, DL

Is there an updated guide on how to stream mkv's to a PS3? Or is the OP up to date? I'm sick and tired to trying to get my 360 to play them. They're always skippy and laggy.

PS3 Media Server, and yes i know its PS3 but PS3 and xbox use the DLNA protocol for streaming so it works

Hey all, lately a few mkv's have been giving me issues while trying to stream them through media server. Specifically they say "Data is Corrupt" and I cannot play them at all. HIt has only been recently, and only a certain few. So does anyone know what is up? A new kind of codec perhaps? Do I have to use mkvmerge or some similar app and do something to get them to work? Up until this point in time never had any real issues with mkv files at all, so the few that did not work in the past I just did not watch. So any help here is appreciated. Is there a newer version of media server perhaps? TIA, DL

Install the build from here - http://ps3mediaserver.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=8883

Install the build from here - http://ps3mediaserve...php?f=14&t=8883

Thanks AB, gonna give that a whirl today.

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Actually I have the same problem with SOME mkv files and I am using the above build from day one!

Interesting, i will post back once I use it a few days and see, I just wish I could remember what mkv's it was, I know I deleted them. wacko.gif

Sometimes the program/computer may need to be restarted. I had a issue with Salt earlier, but a restart somehow solved it.

Hmmm, considering I leave my comp on 24/7 and have not restarted it in weeks, this could be the case. Gonna restart once I install the new build.

PMS SubJunk Build (Updated 02/01/2011)

:woot:

1.20.412-SB9:

* Applied tsp's bugfixes 2, 3, 4 and 6 from here.

* Fixed a lot of typos and improved descriptions

* Added option on the MEncoder settings page to customise DVD/VOBsub subtitle quality by offering high-quality anti-aliasing

* Removed multicore option confirmation popup

* Customised installer executable icon

* CPU cores message pluralises/singularises properly

* Changed some default settings (engines, extensions, etc. are now hidden while browsing on PS3 by default to make it nicer for most users who don't care about that stuff)

* Customised installation window image

* WEB.conf is now saved in AppData instead of Program Files

* Updated MPlayer to build 32735

* Updated FFmpeg to build 26112

* Added a Linux build

' timestamp='1293998996' post='593549926']

PMS SubJunk Build (Updated 02/01/2011)

:woot:

1.20.412-SB9:

* Applied tsp's bugfixes 2, 3, 4 and 6 from here.

* Fixed a lot of typos and improved descriptions

* Added option on the MEncoder settings page to customise DVD/VOBsub subtitle quality by offering high-quality anti-aliasing

* Removed multicore option confirmation popup

* Customised installer executable icon

* CPU cores message pluralises/singularises properly

* Changed some default settings (engines, extensions, etc. are now hidden while browsing on PS3 by default to make it nicer for most users who don't care about that stuff)

* Customised installation window image

* WEB.conf is now saved in AppData instead of Program Files

* Updated MPlayer to build 32735

* Updated FFmpeg to build 26112

* Added a Linux build

Thanks for the heads up (Y)

' timestamp='1293998996' post='593549926']

PMS SubJunk Build (Updated 02/01/2011)

:woot:

1.20.412-SB9:

* Applied tsp's bugfixes 2, 3, 4 and 6 from here.

* Fixed a lot of typos and improved descriptions

* Added option on the MEncoder settings page to customise DVD/VOBsub subtitle quality by offering high-quality anti-aliasing

* Removed multicore option confirmation popup

* Customised installer executable icon

* CPU cores message pluralises/singularises properly

* Changed some default settings (engines, extensions, etc. are now hidden while browsing on PS3 by default to make it nicer for most users who don't care about that stuff)

* Customised installation window image

* WEB.conf is now saved in AppData instead of Program Files

* Updated MPlayer to build 32735

* Updated FFmpeg to build 26112

* Added a Linux build

Thanks for the heads up (Y)

Another new build though

1.20.412-SB10:
  • Added PMSEncoder 1.3.0
  • PMSEncoder engine is applied by default and doesn't need to keep being added to PMS.conf after saves
  • Removed tsp's bugfixes since they were causing playback problems for Bravia users
  • Mac build now supports update.jar/plugins (issue 766) (if anyone wants to build it)
  • Allow pluggable engines (issue 686)
  • Fixed some code indentation
  • Language changes
  • Updated NSIS from 2.42 to 2.46

1.20.412-SB11:

  • Processes killed cleanly on non-Windows operating system (issue 680)
  • Allow custom MEncoder options at renderer level (from here)
  • English language updates
  • Added full changelog (CHANGELOG-SB.txt in the program folder)
  • Removed the iTunes navigation patch from issue 921 since it broke iTunes support for some users
  • Synchronised with the official build, which adds Android support and preliminary virtual folders support
  • Removed patch from issue 595 which allowed an extra file sorting option because it conflicts with the official build synchronisation
  • 2 weeks later...

1.20.441-SB12:

  • Synchronised with official r441 from r414 (Click here for changelog)
  • Support VOBsub subtitles inside MKV files with MEncoder (from here)
  • Bravia 5500 uses MediaInfo now which fixes codec support (feedback is appreciated on this, please)

Any of you guys run into this new Cinavia BS?

The euro release of Salt is protected with it. I tried to play a backup of mine and it ran fine with a DTS soundtrack. Am I missing something ?

Having tried to watch 1080p over the (wired) network it always has the stop and start thing happen would upgrading my router to one with Gbit ports help or is the 10/100 ports enough?

The router should be fine, as my Linksys 10/100 is just fine... unless your router is somehow slower. Is your computer fast enough for 1080p streaming? Mine is, but if there are subtitles, then it isn't.

I kept having issues playing certain movies that PMS would encode them. It added either "Subtitles" or "encoded" to the title and it would start to play and then PMS would crash. Got sick and tired of it so I went back to TVersity... that's a pain too to get it to connect to the PS3.. .ugh.

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