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Old Product Support => HiMedia Q10 Pro, Q5 Pro => Topic started by: futeko.com on July 15, 2016, 07:02:10 AM
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Q10 PRO FIRMWARE. 1.0.6-FUTEKO-EN. HMD-1.0.6 2016-07-07.151525
This is the official HiMedia European/International 1.0.6 firmware repackaged by us to include installation instructions and changelog.
Internal build number: HMD-1.0.6 2016-07-07.151525
THREAD TITLE + LINKS UPDATED 25-JUL TO REFLECT MINOR BUG FIX UPDATE 1.0.5 > 1.0.6.
IMPORTANT! THIS FIRMWARE IS FOR INTERNATIONAL/EUROPEAN Q10 PRO ONLY.
DO NOT TRY AND FLASH IT TO CHINESE HARDWARE Q10 PRO OR OR PREVIOUS GENERATION Q10 4K3D.
Installation Instructions:
1. Extract update.zip from the download archive to the root of a USB pen drive. (the USB pen drive should contain a single file called 'update.zip').
2. Insert the USB pen drive into any USB port of Q10 Pro.
3. With Q10 Pro turned off, use a paper clip or pen to press and hold the the pinhole UPGRADE button on the back of Q10 Pro (next to the power port).
4. While keeping the UPGRADE button pressed, turn on the Q10 Pro.
5. Q10 Pro will show an Android droid logo and proceed to upgrade the firmware.
6. When you see the Android droid logo, you can release the restore button.
7. The box will auto-reboot when finished.
8. First boot will take 3-5 minutes. Wait for the Android home screen to be displayed.
Changelog (1.0.6 bugfix):
1. LED display showing"----" fixed
2. The box die in certain time when play HDR fixed
Changelog (1.0.5):
1. Subtitle compatibility improved, occasional subtitle out-sync and partial ass subtitle failure issue fixed
2. Local playback optimized, 23.976 source output improved
3. Online and local playback optimized, partial source occasionally black screen issue fixed
4. HDR10 compatibility improved.Color distortion issue which generate after log out from HDR source playback via HDMI output fixed
5. Media player optimized. Support lge format and menu description improved
6. Method for system to obtain network time optimized
7. Color space setting in Advance settings can't be saved issue fixed
8. System UI occasionally crash issue fixed
9. Fuzz display of account in Advanced settings issue fixed
10. Fuzz display of download content issue fixed
11. Inconformity of icon size in app manager issue fixed
12. Image browsing auto-play black screen issue fixed.
13. Input method updated and support multilanguages
14. Kodi updated to 16.1
15. Wrapper updated
Download link: http://www.mediafire.com/download/tl3jg2ofmunwht8/Q10_PRO_FIRMWARE._1.0.6-FUTEKO-EN._HMD-1.0.6_2016-07-07.151525.zip
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OTA due within a few days.
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30 minutes to G time :D
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Does this firmware fix the frame rate switching issues?
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30 minutes to G time :D
I reckon ~ 16. :)
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Does this firmware fix the frame rate switching issues?
It auto-switches correctly at all resolutions for 23.976/24/25. Including below 1080p.
But not for 29.97/59.94. Full and better controlled auto-switching will come in future firmware. In the meantime full switching can be achieved via the pcristi patch: http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=1043.0
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may be it will be included with his FW Custom 1.0.5...
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Ting ting...
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may be it will be included with his FW Custom 1.0.5...
You will have to ask pcristi. He is the genius, I am merely the messenger.
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Ting ting...
LOL. Are you implying that all this is a hoax, that in fact there will be no new firmware?!
Q10 Pro FW upload is at 95%..
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No, lol. I'm just too eager for new firware
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may be it will be included with his FW Custom 1.0.5...
You will have to ask pcristi. He is the genius, I am merely the messenger.
i will ask him today,
it's done
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Download link added.
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Downloading... I really hope this time my box can be rated as A+ by hdmkv :D
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I have downloaded the file, but can you please explain why I need to use a pin etc. why can't I simply plug in usb go to settings and use the upgrade and choose usb as the option?
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I have downloaded the file, but can you please explain why I need to use a pin etc. why can't I simply plug in usb go to settings and use the upgrade and choose usb as the option?
A clean install will be better for repair defaults of previous firmware, just like format then install window vs upgrade directly over previous version of Window
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Does this firmware fix the frame rate switching issues?
It auto-switches correctly at all resolutions for 23.976/24/25. Including below 1080p.
But not for 29.97/59.94. Full and better controlled auto-switching will come in future firmware. In the meantime full switching can be achieved via the pcristi patch: http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=1043.0
WOOT WOOT. looking forward to trying this out when I get home.. Right how do I get out of the office early :)
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I should have also asked does the pen drive need to be formatted in FAT or NTFS or doesn't it matter?
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Upgraded following the Menu procedure without any problems. Did not see the UI-error this time.
Will repeat with the pin-procedure whenever in doubt about a new error.
Everything seems to run just fine. Will go over my own report this weekend and will document changes/effects.
Will also install the auto-framerate script of pcristi as I run a mix of PAL and NTSC based DVD''s.
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Do you still need to install (or beneficial) the wrapper for Kodi after the firmware update? Also after new firmware install Kodi had an update on the Google apps which I carried out.
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If the App is still present the answer is an easy YES.
Even if....worst case would be the installation info...that wrapper was already present.
So need to ask!
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Hello!
I have a question regrding the firmware upgrade (this is my first time I upgrade such a thing):
Your description says: . (the USB pen drive should contain a single file called 'update.zip').->This sounds a bit confusing.
What does that mean precisely? It means that I must have both the unzipped content and the downloaded original update.zip file in the root of the pendrive?
The instruction here is a bit cloudy and I'm not sure what supposed I dig under "single file". Could you be a bit more specific, please?
Thank you!
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Hello!
I have a question regrding the firmware upgrade (this is my first time I upgrade such a thing):
Your description says: . (the USB pen drive should contain a single file called 'update.zip').->This sounds a bit confusing.
What does that mean precisely? It means that I must have both the unzipped content and the downloaded original update.zip file in the root of the pendrive?
The instruction here is a bit cloudy and I'm not sure what supposed I dig under "single file". Could you be a bit more specific, please?
Thank you!
There should be only one file on the pen drive, the 'update.zip' file.
You'll find this file inside the firmware package (i.e. 'Q10_PRO_FIRMWARE._1.0.5-FUTEKO-EN._HMD-1.0.5_2016-07-07.151525.zip').
So extract 'update.zip' from the package zip to the pen drive.
As below (using Linux Mint file manager)
(http://www.futeko.com/simg/Screenshot%20from%202016-07-15%2012:28:48.png)
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what about new wrapper version?
Is seem slightly different: now there are two option (with or without samba password)
How it works now?
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Just finished updating to this firmware. Iam still unable to bitstream TrueHD Atmos files and DTS-HD-MA through the Kodi Wrapper. All Atmos files are reverting to stereo on my Marantz 7009 receiver and DTS-HD-MA are showing up as DTS Surround. Was this release meant to be fix these issue with the Kodi wrapper desampling down the original sound? I tested on my HTPC and have no issue b**ing the native sound without any desampling.
Are there any work arounds as one of the key features was to be able to bitstream native sound given the Q10's hardware should be more than capable.
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Just finished updating to this firmware. Iam still unable to bitstream TrueHD Atmos files and DTS-HD-MA through the Kodi Wrapper. All Atmos files are reverting to stereo on my Marantz 7009 receiver and DTS-HD-MA are showing up as DTS Surround. Was this release meant to be fix these issue with the Kodi wrapper desampling down the original sound? I tested on my HTPC and have no issue b**ing the native sound without any desampling.
Are there any work arounds as one of the key features was to be able to bitstream native sound given the Q10's hardware should be more than capable.
ATMOS and DTS-HD MA should and do bitstream correctly via Kodi+wrapper. They did on previous firmware and do on this one too.
Settings in Setting - Playback should be HDMI Output: RAW. SPDIF Output: Close. HBR Output: RAW7.1.
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Just finished updating to this firmware. Iam still unable to bitstream TrueHD Atmos files and DTS-HD-MA through the Kodi Wrapper. All Atmos files are reverting to stereo on my Marantz 7009 receiver and DTS-HD-MA are showing up as DTS Surround. Was this release meant to be fix these issue with the Kodi wrapper desampling down the original sound? I tested on my HTPC and have no issue b**ing the native sound without any desampling.
Are there any work arounds as one of the key features was to be able to bitstream native sound given the Q10's hardware should be more than capable.
ATMOS and DTS-HD MA should and do bitstream correctly via Kodi+wrapper. They did on previous firmware and do on this one too.
Settings in Setting - Playback should be HDMI Output: RAW. SPDIF Output: Close. HBR Output: RAW7.1.
Since Ive had the device I have not been able to bitstream ATMOS and DTS-HD MA on all the released firmware revisions.
The only setting I had in playback that was different was the SPDIF which was RAW and just set to close and this did not fix my issue.
I also checked the Video Settings in Kodi "expert level" to allow bitstream and DTS capable receiver option and still no full bitstream via Kodi.
Is the Wrapper settings in the Apps page meant to be set to Kodi or Wrapper player?
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If you use the wrapper then Kodi audio settings make no difference.
Setting for the wrapper are the main system settings. i.e. Settings - Playback from home screen.
It should definitely work. We had a few problems with Denon amps in particular, some of which were resolved by updating the firmware on the amp. That might be worth a go. http://firmware.marantz.eu/index.php
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When I used the "Media Centre" app via UPNP to my server this streams atmos and all other formats no issue...
I have the latest firmware from Marantz so Im thinking theres an issue with Kodi or the wrapper at this point as the native Media Centre app isnt having an issue.
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When I used the "Media Centre" app via UPNP to my server this streams atmos and all other formats no issue...
I have the latest firmware from Marantz so Im thinking theres an issue with Kodi or the wrapper at this point as the native Media Centre app isnt having an issue.
Do you definitely have wrapper installed? Behaviour using wrapper should be exactly the same as with mediacentre app. They are basically the same thing behind the scenes.
In Kodi go Video - Files and navigate using remote to a file. Press remote menu key, you should get a 'play using..' option giving the choice of wrapper or DVDplayer (Kodi internal player). Do you get this choice?
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Its quite late here in Aus...1am, I will check again in the morning and let u know. Im sure its just a simple setting.
Will report then... ;)
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No luck Here with installing New fw! IT wont start and All Old setting Are gone.maybe More luck with ota
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Downloading... I really hope this time my box can be rated as A+ by hdmkv :D
Not yet... as all framerates should be supported at all resolutions, and microstutters or "jitters" should be squashed. This would make Q5/Q10 Pro an 'A' I'd think you all would agree.
For A+, I'd expect the following additional items:
- 3D MVC support in MKV
- Rough left edge fixed, now visible (at least w/last 1.0.3 f/w) in zero-overscan displays like projectors
- The slight judder with VC-1 / 1080i / 29.97 FPS videos fixed
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No luck Here with installing New fw! IT wont start and All Old setting Are gone.maybe More luck with ota
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I suggest trying again and making sure you follow the instructions exactly as written.
It sounds like the box hasn't recognised the update file.
The USB stick should contain a single file named 'update.zip'.
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Me, too error during installation :( I tried by local upgrade and by pressing the back key.All the time box shows error.installation file of course named update.zip
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so,before extracting fw to USB stick there must Be a map named update.zip on the stick correct?
No luck Here with installing New fw! IT wont start and All Old setting Are gone.maybe More luck with ota
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I suggest trying again and making sure you follow the instructions exactly as written.
It sounds like the box hasn't recognised the update file.
The USB stick should contain a single file named 'update.zip'.
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GUYS!!!
You need to unpack ONCE! In the downloaded file there is the update.zip plus a txt-file with update log.
Just put the zip file you unpacked onto a stick.
ROOT-directory no subdir or something.
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File 'update.zip' on USB pen drive:
(http://www.futeko.com/simg/Screenshot%20from%202016-07-15%2012:28:48.png)
I use Linux, so that's Linux file manager (Nemo). With Windows / Mac it will look slightly different but same basic idea. One file, 'update.zip', which you'll find in the firmware download package!
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GUYS!!!
You need to unpack ONCE! In the downloaded file there is the update.zip plus a txt-file with update log.
Just put the zip file you unpacked onto a stick.
ROOT-directory no subdir or something.
It works very well, Thank You
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With the pinhole update method, will it essentially wipe the system for the upgrade? Should i backup my apps/settings with sth like Titanium Backup?
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Do you definitely have wrapper installed? Behaviour using wrapper should be exactly the same as with mediacentre app. They are basically the same thing behind the scenes.
In Kodi go Video - Files and navigate using remote to a file. Press remote menu key, you should get a 'play using..' option giving the choice of wrapper or DVDplayer (Kodi internal player). Do you get this choice?
I went into Kodi navigated to a file and pressed "menu" I did not get an option to "play using" with the option to choose either the wrapper or Kodi internal player.
Do i need to reinstall the wrapper? I thought doing a new install with 1.0.5 had the wrapper already pre-installed and functional.
Any help would be great as this seems to be whats causing my bitstreaming issues!
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In the "My Apps" page I navigate to the wrapper and it now gives you the option to set either to Kodi Player or wrapper. Ive tried both and when I go to a file and press "menu" the only options are (queue item | Play from here | Add to Favorites | Marked as watched) I dont get the option to choose either wrapper or Kodi...
I was also hoping that in the Wrapper page in the My apps folder entering my samba account and password would allow me to map my Samba path to my Server share with all my movies. The other methods to access the pwd protected share have'nt worked for me as Ive been using upnp to access my files but it can be sometimes slow for my Server with dlna enabled to be detected by the Q10.
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hi futeko... i flashed my box with the given firmware (aside from himedia's official site , futeko.com is the only place at which we can rest assured that the firmware is official)....
with the 24Hz mode enabled , the 1080p/60Hz mkv files the micro stutters are gone.
the thing is , using himedia video player (with wrapper) , there are some video artifacts (with or without 24Hz mode enabled). i actually noticed them when getting close to my samsung js9500 4k led tv..... such distortions or artifacts are not present on kodi 16.1 (without wrapper that is)..... kindly try both players for the same mkv file and you will notice'em for sure..... aside from the mentioned regression , the whole q10 pro experience is totally awesome. thanks bro
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I have downloaded the file, but can you please explain why I need to use a pin etc. why can't I simply plug in usb go to settings and use the upgrade and choose usb as the option?
You can do this and it does work fine :D
Futeko are playing safe as the recommended upgrade removes all previous settings and resets everything (including Kodi) to "as new".
You can always re-install the new firmware using the pin method if you are not happy with the standard upgrade outcome.
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I have difficulties with Play Store.
Sometimes it is working, sometimes - not.
A message Check your connection and try again is appear too often.
LAN connection with WiFi disabled.
DHCP switched off.
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also this firmware is not adjusted output USB 3.0 slave
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Works fine but whit kodi it's not possible anymore to chose how to play the videos: Kofi or wrapper. If you want to use Kofi to download subtititle , you will have first to change the setting in the wrapper !
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It is possible to choose between Kodi DVD player and Wrapper, but if the Wrapper is selected in advance.
My Apps - Wrapper - Kodi video player settings - choose Set to Wrapper player.
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With the pinhole update method, will it essentially wipe the system for the upgrade? Should i backup my apps/settings with sth like Titanium Backup?
I like to know this too? I changed many personel settings I don't like to lose!
Maybe wait for the OTA?
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Hi lads!
I was checking this forum daily and was waiting for a new firmware update what fixes the well known issues...
Can someone confirm that this update fixed the full automatic framerate switch and the microstutter issue present in any resolution at 23.976?
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When I switch language settings to Russian Media Center in launcher appears Chineese signature.
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Hello!
I would like to ask how can I check while video playback (in Himedia Player) the current freame rate? I cant find such an option within the Menu.
Thanks!
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Hello,
my 4K/UHD demo files are still not played in 2160p but in 1080p 50hz when auto hdmi adaptation is enabled...
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Having issue for 7.1Ch no sound even output set to auto using himedia player
5.1 Ch ok
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I have difficulties with Play Store.
Sometimes it is working, sometimes - not.
A message Check your connection and try again is appear too often.
LAN connection with WiFi disabled.
DHCP switched off.
This should disappear after the first boot with internet enabled and a reboot. It shouldn't really happen on first boot, but if it does it is related to Play Store updating itself.
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also this firmware is not adjusted output USB 3.0 slave
Can you clarify please what exactly the problem is? It's not clear.
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Hello,
my 4K/UHD demo files are still not played in 2160p but in 1080p 50hz when auto hdmi adaptation is enabled...
A cable problem? The box thinks your max HDMI resolution is 1080p50.
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Having issue for 7.1Ch no sound even output set to auto using himedia player
5.1 Ch ok
Presuming you're using HDMI for audio (as you must because SPDIF is 5.1 channel max) then settings in Settings - Playback should be:
HDMI Output: RAW
HBR Output: RAW7.1
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Why in set manually the resolution to 2160p it works (my TV shows 2160p in display info). The auto switch doesn't work for this resolution only
Hello,
my 4K/UHD demo files are still not played in 2160p but in 1080p 50hz when auto hdmi adaptation is enabled...
A cable problem? The box thinks your max HDMI resolution is 1080p50.
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also this firmware is not adjusted output USB 3.0 slave
Can you clarify please what exactly the problem is? It's not clear.
the problem is that the USB 3.0 slave is not called from the pc..
what a hdd inside 4tb and always tells me to format , but the hdd works with the mediaplayer
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Do I need to turn on the "24p mode" in the the player menu for automatic framrate switching? I have tried some 23.976fps video without the "24p mode" and it won't switch the framerate automaticly, and stays as it is on the deskstop. And if i turn on the "24p mode" won't the other fps videos, like 50fps or 29fps etc, played also in 24p?
Also: do I need to turn on "HDMI auto adaption" for this?
Thanks!
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ota work just fine,no need to upgrade with usb stick. AND aac 5.1 sound works now with this fw!! system runs like a train!great!!
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My experiences with the firmware 1.05:
Stutter is still the same. :( Only in 3D it is okay.
After shutdown, the box does not retain the resolution settings. If I set to 2160p 60Hz and I shut down it and then after turn on, I always get 1080i 60Hz :(
Autoswitch still does not work :(
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Do I need to turn on the "24p mode" in the the player menu for automatic framrate switching? I have tried some 23.976fps video without the "24p mode" and it won't switch the framerate automaticly, and stays as it is on the deskstop. And if i turn on the "24p mode" won't the other fps videos, like 50fps or 29fps etc, played also in 24p?
Also: do I need to turn on "HDMI auto adaption" for this?
Thanks!
No need to turn on HDMI auto adaptation. That just adjusts output resolution / refresh rate to what the Q5/Q10 Pro thinks is the optimal. I would leave it off if you know what is the best resolution / refresh.
24p mode will only switch for 23.976 and 24fps content. With current firmware all other frame rates will be played at the system refresh rate. Full auto switching (i.e. adding 29.970 / 25 / 30 / 59.940 to correct output rates) will be added in future firmware or can be added now with this patch: http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=1043.0
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My experiences with the firmware 1.05:
Stutter is still the same. :( Only in 3D it is okay.
After shutdown, the box does not retain the resolution settings. If I set to 2160p 60Hz and I shut down it and then after turn on, I always get 1080i 60Hz :(
Autoswitch still does not work :(
Hi Sully!
I also
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Do I need to turn on the "24p mode" in the the player menu for automatic framrate switching? I have tried some 23.976fps video without the "24p mode" and it won't switch the framerate automaticly, and stays as it is on the deskstop. And if i turn on the "24p mode" won't the other fps videos, like 50fps or 29fps etc, played also in 24p?
Also: do I need to turn on "HDMI auto adaption" for this?
Thanks!
No need to turn on HDMI auto adaptation. That just adjusts output resolution / refresh rate to what the Q5/Q10 Pro thinks is the optimal. I would leave it off if you know what is the best resolution / refresh.
24p mode will only switch for 23.976 and 24fps content. With current firmware all other frame rates will be played at the system refresh rate. Full auto switching (i.e. adding 29.970 / 25 / 30 / 59.940 to correct output rates) will be added in future firmware or can be added now with this patch: http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=1043.0
Thank you!
I have also a question regarding the 23.967 contetnts: Turning on 24p mode means that also the 23.967 videos will play at 24fps (and not on 23.967), correct?!
Cause I have tried a few 23.976fps video (with 24p mode turned on) and all of them was played at 24p, as shown on the screen with my TV-s "Info" button, which displays the current resolution and Hz... ???
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Thank you!
I have also a question regarding the 23.967 contetnts: Turning on 24p mode means that also the 23.967 videos will play at 24fps (and not on 23.967), correct?!
Cause I have tried a few 23.976fps video (with 24p mode turned on) and all of them was played at 24p, as shown on the screen with my TV-s "Info" button, which displays the current resolution and Hz... ???
Two possibilities.
1. Your TV will probably display '24p' when outputting in 23.976Hz. '24p' is often, confusingly, used as shorthand for 23.976.
2. With current firmware it appears that 23.976 is being output as 24.000Hz in some circumstances. This is in the process of being fixed by Himedia, along with implementing full auto framerate switching (so 25/30/29.97/59.94).
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Since 1.05 I can't reproduce the HDD detection problem on the USB3 port anymore.
A complicating factor is that I changed my setup. Now using a 4-port docking instead of individual HDD Enclosures.
Anyway all drives in the Docking are now always detected also on the USB3 port.
If others can confirm this maybe that bug was solved (non reported fix)?
I was triggered by somebody who confirmed that USB-3 Slave detection was fixed with 1.05 FW. So moved my Docking Bay back to the USB3 Host port.
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Opening post and title updated to reflect minor bug fix release 1.0.6.
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I'll try later the new firmware. Futeko can you take a look at my thread, please? http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=1071.0
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The date is wrong. 2016-07-07 was the firmware 1.05? Why this date for 1.06, too?
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The date is wrong. 2016-07-07 was the firmware 1.05? Why this date for 1.06, too?
It's a minor update to fix a couple of bugs. HiMedia decided to keep the build number the same but increase version number.
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When i install the new firmware in the Himedia Q10 Pro , do i loose the original settings ?
TY for answer.
Greet Fred
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This is not the newest firmware for Q10 Pro.
As of today, 26th August 2016, I recommend you install latest 1.0.7: http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=1130.0
An updated list of firmwares for Q5 / Q10 Pro is here (for anyone reading this in the future..): http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=711.0
A reinstall using the upgrade button on the back will wipe user settings. We recommend this method. You can also update via the system menu but it might introduce bugs/problems. A clean reinstall is always best.
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OK
Thank you for the fast and clear answer.
Greeting Fred