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I did note the PQ degradation. So does the registry fix avoid that?
I have not had a chance to try the registry changes yet. Since then I was trialing RecordedTV HD and had a similar problem with a border. In trying to resolve the border I read a post on the RecordedTV HD forum. They mentioned using the exact same registry fix which assured me they were not aimed only at TotalMedia Theatre, but at all MC applications and screens.
Then there was another post stating that the border thing happens anytime you select TV/Rear projection TV during TV setup in MC. The comments said if you select monitor or flat panel display it has the same effect as the registry fixes. And it appears to be true. Borders were eliminated.
Win 7 x64 has been pretty solid for me 🙂
I second the comments on the case LCD. My first case has a 12″ lcd touchscreen. Sounded great on the front end. Total waste. At most I would recommend a small display with summary info on it. It may have some decent info, but also gives a more finished HTPC appearance rather than a black box.
[quote=mpatnode]Not 100% true. Today’s HTPCs cannot stream HD movies from many of the major streaming services (Amazon, Vudu, Netflix?, etc..) due to Hollywood DRM restrictions while a good dedicated media player shouldn’t have this restriction. [/quote]
I like having Netflix. I sure wish it was easier to new streaming sites like Amazon to MC.
[quote=mpatnode]Today’s HTPCs cannot stream HD movies from many of the major streaming services (Amazon, Vudu, Netflix?, etc..) due to Hollywood DRM restrictions while a good dedicated media player shouldn’t have this restriction. [/quote]
I sure wish they would make it easier to add streaming apps to Win 7 MC. Having Netflix is great, but it would be nice to add the others that are up and coming.
Caught a deal for TMT5. I am getting the blue borders still. Can I use the same registry entries to get the picture out to the edges of the screen?
I remember reading your article, Aaron. Maybe I am missing it, but I currently have no problem with over or underscan. Everything is fine, except with TMT3 (which I neecd to reinstall since the reinstall of Win7).
I submitted a support ticket with Arcsoft. I have not been able to try this yet, but here is what they recommended:
Please change MCE resolution as the same of your desktop resolution. The following are the steps:
MCE -> task -> Settings -> General -> Windows Media Center Setup -> Configure Your TV or Monitor -> Display, next -> Monitor, next -> Select Your Display Resolution: select a resolution which is same as your desktop resolutionIn checking my driver I had forgotten I installed 11.8 (current being 11.9) due to some hdmi audio issues. I installed 11.9 and the little video glitch is gone. As long as the audio remains stable I don’t think I will update drivers for a while.
[quote=babgvant]A VFD adds polish and provides non-obvious information w/o having to interact with the PC.[/quote]
I agree. A blank box really does nothing for me either.
I am curious to hear your comments on HTPC case displays such as this one.
On my first HTPC I was convinced i wanted a big display so I bought the OrigenAE S21t. After a few years I realize I never use it. On my second build I opted for a VFD similar to the one in this thread. Since I could not read it at any distance it was still sort of useless.
Would you mind giving me your thoughts on where they can be helpful to you?
And I thought I had problems. My only current issue with Netflix on MC is the save to my instant queue. Rest is working OK.
I set up your RSS feed today. Maybe i won’t miss those postings in the future.
I failed to remember my problem has also occurred while I was watching TV as well. I will get the exact circumstances and post here next time it happens.
[quote=Aaron Ledger]Windows 7 Media Center has some known issues with them enabled. They can create the Copying Prohibited overlay message.
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Did not know that. I will try next time it happens.
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