[VU+ Duo2] ViX 4.1 Kodi

[lscolman]

Hi,

I'm up and running on 4.1 and accessing Kodi, the menu system seems to run well. Great work.

Can I ask is the video output locked to 720p on purpose, is that something I can change?

I don't seem to have sound whilst moving around the menu system. Is that to be expected?

When trying to playback .mp4, .avi and .mkv files from my NAS drive, they are just hanging.

Local files in .flv format from the hard drive appear to play, but my plasma is picky with file formats.

I'll have a good old go at testing this...

I fully understand that this is the very first release, and I really don't expect things to run smoothly until a few more releases are made.

It's looking fantastic up to now.

Cheers, Lee

 

[Sicilian]

Resolution changes as media is played back. No issues on Duo2 playing back mkv from nas here.

 

[Sicilian]

I think I know what your issue is.

To play back files on a local NAS:

1) Install mount via SMB.
2) Fire up Kodi.
3) Video > Files > Browse > Root Filesysystem > Mnt > Autofs > Select your mount > Ok.

Using Kodi SMB browser all files are seen and scraped but do not playback.

 

[lscolman]

Hi,

Thanks for the prompt response. Yes, I've solved it by mounting the NAS in a different way. Samba does not seem to work for me. Yes, your second reply is how I got the NAS to mount.

And yes, media is switching to the appropriate video output.

I nearly wet myself when I saw an option for DTS-HD in the menu, but it still looks as though DTS core is still being output. I realise that after a few queries on here, that only DTS core is supported within hardware.

It is looking mighty fine! Superb work.

WOW! It's even playing back my HD-DVD VC-1 rips. There is some occasional breakup, but previous ViX releases would not even begin playback with these. The breakup seems to settle down within a minute, as though it's the hardware struggling at first. It's playing back the Dolby Digital Plus soundtrack !!!! It's still not happy with TrueHD tracks. My Intel NUC shows horrible artefacts with these files, which doesn't appear to be present on the Duo2. More experimenting, and I'll post my comments here.

Plugging in a USB Wireless keyboard and some commands are recognised, like cursor keys, but commands like pressing O to get media information is ignored. I wonder if this is supported or simply disabled?

WOW! There is mouse support!

Now for some plug in testing...

Cheers, Lee

 

[Ashley69]

I might be having a senior moment but I can't locate the Kodi plugin in the feeds. (VU+ Duo2)

 

[lscolman]

Some further feedback.

It would be great to have the Kodi Launcher available on the main menu, as opposed to going into plugins (very minor I know).

I don't seem to have sound on the Kodi menu, i.e. cursor clicks etc. (very minor indeed)

Menu for progress of video is corrupted for me (again no biggie)

I've had a couple of application hangs and had to hard reset. Seems that may be file format related. My plasma is iffy with some file formats, and that may be why it's hanging. More testing required. Seems when I try to playback certain formats it hangs for me.

Loaded the fusion addon wizard and select Linux to offer additional plugins. Works as expected. SUPERB.

Early indications are that I may be able to put my Intel NUC PC up for sale.....

 

[lscolman]

Hi Ashley,

I had the same moment, it's in extensions, right near the bottom.

Once installed (takes a while) appears in plug ins as kodi launcher

Cheers, Lee

 

[Ashley69]

Thanks Lee. Long day at work. :thumbsup:

 

[lscolman]

Is there a way to switch back to the VIX menu whilst Kodi is running? I'm assuming Kodi is running within a Unix shell and therefore just considered to be a task?

 

[Tonto McTavish]

Ive tried but couldn't without exit'ing kodi. Will be keeping a keen eye on this thread

 

[garyblas]

Hi Ashley,

I had the same moment, it's in extensions, right near the bottom.

Once installed (takes a while) appears in plug ins as kodi launcher

Cheers, Lee

I assume this option not available for my old but good Vu+ Duo
cant find it in plugins

 

[Tkr001]

The boxes capable of kodi are in the release thread and no your duo is not one of them.

 

[garyblas]

Schucks stuck with TSmedia then

 

[Trial]

Hi,
because the E2 media player and normal VU driver are used HD sound is not possible.

ciao

 

[Willmoore]

I have installed Kodi on my Solo2 and have to say what a great job guys.

Couple of questions. When I installed Kodi, 3 other plugins came along for the ride, all starting SubsSupport XXXXXXXX why is this (i don't need them) 2 of them appear on the blue button - I certainly don't want them there. I would like the Kodi plugin on the Blue button - is this possible.

 

[Sicilian]

I have installed Kodi on my Solo2 and have to say what a great job guys.

Couple of questions. When I installed Kodi, 3 other plugins came along for the ride, all starting SubsSupport XXXXXXXX why is this (i don't need them) 2 of them appear on the blue button - I certainly don't want them there. I would like the Kodi plugin on the Blue button - is this possible.

All part of VU's Kodi plugin.

 

[meatball1987]

Kodi plugin don't work for me I installed it but when I click the launcher it just sits on a black screen with the only way to get off is by holding the power button

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[meatball1987]

Opps
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[amadeus99]

Everything is fine with the kodi plugin, except the media player and the subtitles support that is a mess...

 

[djkross]

If I use a proxy stream (f4mtester) it don't load is there a fix in the works for this? Also a bit off subject I got iptv installed but gst player won't load and have to set every addon to internal player.


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