Compatible Models - Page 3

Le Maestro · #41 06-17-2002, 03:52 PM

Sony S560D

Plays both of Kwang templates:

The KVCD-CQ-(NTSCFilm) template at 352x480 no problems

The KVCDx2-CQ-(NTSCFilm)-1CD templates at 704x480 no problems even at CQ= 70 for those 45 min tv shows.

One thing I have to use CDRW as it w'ont plays CDR's but for the rest great DVD players.

Le Maestro

DaDe · #42 06-18-2002, 09:47 AM

Ok i'v tested these with original KVCD template:

Daewoo DVD2500: Doesn't work-audio skips
Daewoo DVD4000: Doesn't work-audio skips

I'll check the x2 template this week. Good luck.

DaDe.

Technique · #43 06-20-2002, 03:24 AM

I can use my Apex-1200 to play the KVCDx2-CQ-(NTSCFilm)-1CD template but only if i change the resolution. 352x240 will work fine for a VCD but if you want higher resolution, encoding at 480x480 will work as well as long as you demux and remux the mpeg as a SVCD VBR and burn it as a SVCD. I'm wondering if this works for anyone else with a 1200 cause the compatability chart only shows it working at 352x240.

kwag · #44 06-20-2002, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Technique

I can use my Apex-1200 to play the KVCDx2-CQ-(NTSCFilm)-1CD template but only if i change the resolution. 352x240 will work fine for a VCD but if you want higher resolution, encoding at 480x480 will work as well as long as you demux and remux the mpeg as a SVCD VBR and burn it as a SVCD. I'm wondering if this works for anyone else with a 1200 cause the compatability chart only shows it working at 352x240.

Thanks for the info Technique. I just updated the compatibility page.

kwag

kwag · #45 06-20-2002, 02:32 PM

I've also updated the page with the purpose and best use of each template.

http://www.kvcd.net/dvd-models.html

kwag

mrond · #46 06-20-2002, 03:48 PM

I Have a Philips DVD711 Firmware 7.12
Tried the KVCD PAL 2-CD template. It will only work after de-mux en re-mux with bbmpg as SVCD.

Burn it with easyvcd as svcd, then you will have no trouble.
I'll try the other templates later.....

dr_nicotine · #47 06-22-2002, 06:03 AM

[quote="drnicotine"]Finlux DVD 510

I've been to optimistic about this player. In NTSC encodings it has the same problems as some of the Apex players (Finlux appears to be from the same factory as Apex and Hiteker).

I've finally settled on PAL 352x288. It plays well, but the picture is somehow centered a bit too much to the left on my TV: You loose a bit of the picture on the left, and on the right you have a very small (a few millimeters on a 70cm screen) column of blackness.

dr_nicotine · #48 06-22-2002, 06:06 AM

[quote="drnicotine"]Finlux DVD 510

I've been too optimistic about this player. In NTSC encodings it has the same problems as some of the Apex players (Finlux appears to be from the same factory as Apex and Hiteker).

I've finally settled on PAL 352x288. It plays well, but the picture is somehow centered a bit too much to the left on my TV: You loose a bit of the picture on the left, and on the right you have a very small (a few millimeters on a 70cm screen) column of blackness.

I've tried 2-pass VBR as an alternative (with the rest of Kwag's settings), but that didn't work out well: on many scene changes it leaves blocks from the last scene in the picture (for lack of a better description).

dr_nicotine · #49 06-22-2002, 06:08 AM

[quote="drnicotine"]Finlux DVD 510

I've been too optimistic about this player. In NTSC encodings it has the same problems as some of the Apex players (Finlux appears to be from the same factory as Apex and Hiteker).

I've finally settled on PAL 352x288 with the converted 352x576 template. It plays well, but the picture is somehow centered a bit too much to the left on my TV: You loose a bit of the picture on the left, and on the right you have a very small (a few millimeters on a 70cm screen) column of blackness.

The latest 352x288 template (with 1150 as max bitrate) was less succesfull: on many scene changes it leaves blocks from the last scene in the picture (for lack of a better description).

I've tried 2-pass VBR as an alternative (with the rest of Kwag's settings), but that had the same problems.

DaDe · #50 06-26-2002, 05:52 PM

Ok good news for all of you who have a KONKA 1800U it plays pretty good the KVCDx2 templates if you demux, remux and burn as SVCD, i said early that it doesn't played it but it does if you do what i said.

Good Luck!

DaDe.

Daagar · #51 06-27-2002, 01:07 PM

An update for Kwag's master compatability list:

Sony DVP-C660
Works with all templates.
Requires CD-RW or 'STI Digital Media' CD-Rs (possibly PRINCO also, but untested by me).

hankarhu · #52 06-27-2002, 03:27 PM

KVCD 2xCD 704x576 (PAL) works fine on Sony NS700V.

Unfortunately I haven't experimented with the other templates.

PlaiBoi · #53 06-28-2002, 01:36 AM

The dvd-models page says that the AD-1100W doesnt work at all. Thats incorrect. Ive only made 352x240 KVCD's and it plays them fine. Ill try standard KVCD as well as KVCDx2 soon.

hurtz777 · #54 06-30-2002, 07:25 PM

I would like to add the JVC XV-SA70 and XV-S500BK DVD Players to the KVCD and KVCDx2 full compatibility list. These players have played any standard or non-standard MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 content I have thrown at them no matter if it is VBR,CQ, or CBR mode. They play KVCD (352X480) and KVCDx2 (704X480 CQ50,70) at DVD quality, VCD, CVCD (352X480 MPEG-2), SVCD (480X480 MPEG-2) flawlessly with perfect audio/video synch and fast forward and rewind functions. The picture quality with the KVCDx2 2CD template at CQ70 or above is DVD quality on both my 27" Tube TV with component inputs, and my fully calibrated Toshiba 57H81 HDTV via 480P component inputs. The KVCDx2 blows SVCD at 2520 CBR away in picture quality and of course file size. I do notice the flashing greenish macro blocks every 2 seconds or so with KVCD templates, but only when viewing on the PC and not on TV. I would like to add that neither the KVCD or KVCDx2 videos played right on an Apex 500WM I tested them on. It has been noted that it is the resolution that the 500WM can't handle so that would explain why. I would like to conclude by saying that those two JVC DVD players that I own are of top quality and reliability, and have the best combination of picture, sound, and compatibility with anything MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 that I have found of any DVD player out there.

kwag · #55 06-30-2002, 08:24 PM

Thanks for the info hurtz777!
Will update the compatibility page later tonight.

kwag

Sinter · #56 07-01-2002, 02:01 PM

I've tested the KVCDx2 2cd template and had no problems with playback on the Apex AD-1100w 1mb unit (I've tested on 2 units 1 w/ the Macrovision hack and 1 with the stock firmware). The only modification I made to the template (NTSC 704x480) was I set it to 29.97fps to match my source material and de-interlaced.

diver_strelok · #57 07-02-2002, 04:09 PM

DVD Player: Toshiba 4700

I am using standard KVCDx2 templates from this site.
No problems found so far.

PlaiBoi · #58 07-13-2002, 03:41 PM

Sinter,

I tried the KVCDx2 on my AD-1100W (512k) and the audio was skipping. Maybe making it 29.97 fixes that problem? What if my source is FILM though? Wont encoding at 29.97 decrease quality?

markums2k · #59 07-15-2002, 12:06 AM

I have an Apex 1100W 1MB unit, hacked firmware. I'll be running some tests over the next few days. My original hopes of using Kwag's temps were dashed when he had those oh-so-hurtful red letters next to the Apex on the player page...

However, due to recent posts on the board and the update on the player page, I am determined to get this template to work on my Apex. I really don't so much need to squeeze everything to one CD, but I NEED to get that quality UP UP UP!

I plan to encode audio seperately with headache (l33t sp34k omitted) and mux with BBmpeg in all cases... my biggest concern being sync, not quality. Wish me luck!

tuco1979 · #60 08-22-2002, 01:55 PM

I have a mintek 1600 and it does work with 23.97 fps (film). I tried it with kvcd 352x480 and it worked fine. I haven't really had an opportunity to try out all of the templates.