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Product Support => HiMedia H8 => Topic started by: dorol on September 26, 2015, 06:59:52 AM
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From http://www.himediatech.com/support.htm
H8 octacore HMD-1.0.6 2015-09-11.154932
New firmware?
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I actually just gave this a go as it was from the HiMedia site...
It's an improvement but there are still issues with it... Pass through in Kodi is a lot better but there is still issues with the DTS pass through audio not sounding quite right.. There are audio sync issues in the Himedia player..
I haven't spent too much time on it but I can see why Futeko haven't released it yet.. Looks like a work in progress..
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Yes, all the bugs are still there.
The only good thing (for me) - added NFS in media center and is working with my synology
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Good firmware. WMV Playback in KODI works with it now! So seems it was not a KODI bug. Nice
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Netflix seems to work also....
Marcel.
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Not bad at all. Kodi DTS now functions, no DTS HD though, yet. Also DTS HD no longer is available via Media Player. Overall, A good work, in progress...
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Kodi DTS passtrough not working here - still have dropouts (kodi internal player)
Switching to himedia player, sound is ok, but no subtitles
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That firmware was not meant for public release!, so a bit of a mix-up from Himedia.
Glad people see that it's an improvement. When we get the final release it will show further improvement..
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1. 24fps or 23.976fps movies are played stuttering with Kodi with v1.0.6 also.
The internal MediaPlayer plays correctly with 24p.
The infoscreen of my TV shows this.
Kodi plays these movies with 30 or 50 or 60fps, dependent
what the TV is set to. The internal player seems to override the
TV settings. I tried the common Kodi settings to influence this
(Synchronize framerate with TV etc.), but it has no effect.
So a MediaPlayer-wrapper for Kodi would be fine!
2. playing DVD-ISOs gives an error when played with internal MediaPlayer.
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tonight I will try SPMC (http://spmc.semperpax.com) instead of Kodi/XBMC
maybe it has fewer problems...
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It's worth noting that the version of Kodi that the new Firmware installs appears to be some sort of custom HiMedia version.. Make sure you uninstall whatever version of Kodi you installed with the old Firmware first.!
From the look of it HiMedia appear to be going down the route of doing way with the external player and adapting the internal one.
There is an option for Dolby TrueHD audio and if you play a 3D iso it gives you the option to play in 3D (Although it doesn't work at present and plays in side by side mode). There are also various hardware acceleration options that are specific to the chipset in the H8.. Hopefully it's a good sign of things to come.. :)
I've also just tried out a movie with TrueHD Audio and I have to say that it works pretty dam well within the Kodi interface... DTS not so good...
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I'm Italian so I apologize for the errors, after upgrading to 1.0.6 do not work more iso 3d why ..?
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I'm Italian so I apologize for the errors, after upgrading to 1.0.6 do not work more iso 3d why ..?
It's not an official firmware release and stuff is broken.
Try it by all means, it won't do any harm, but it's not intended to be fully functional.
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OK then i communicate everyone that with this firmware will not be able to see more iso 3D
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Ok, 1.0.6 is broken but still on Himedia download center.
Strange.
ETA for nonbroken firmware?
This week, next week?
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Ok, 1.0.6 is broken but still on Himedia download center.
Strange.
ETA for nonbroken firmware?
This week, next week?
dorol, I have said many times on the forum and messaged you personally, I can't give a date because we don't know.
We are not Himedia and we are not writing the firmware. Himedia keep saying next week to us.
If you want to return the box email us and we'll take it back.
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This is how you solve this?
Asking us to return the boxes?
I have to admit, you're better than xtreamer.
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This is how you solve this?
Asking us to return the boxes?
I have to admit, you're better than xtreamer.
I have no idea if you mean that in a sincere way or not.
The firmware will be improved progressively.
If you're not happy waiting then you can return for full refund, free to buy something else. It can't get fairer than that.
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Hi,
I've received it yesterday.
But It can't see any BD.iso neither with mediacenter nor Kodi!
Do you know how to fix it?
Thanks
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Hi,
I've received it yesterday.
But It can't see any BD.iso neither with mediacenter nor Kodi!
Do you know how to fix it?
Thanks
Where did you buy it from? What firmware is it running?
I recommend installing the 1.0.4 firmware from our forum for ISO.
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This is how you solve this?
Asking us to return the boxes?
I have to admit, you're better than xtreamer.
I understand you.. But its not futeko to blame. Its the typical chinese thinking in bringing crap on the market. At least Himedia takes care of the problems. Many many many chinese boxes out there have problems that will never be fixed. Have a look at the Q5 if you dont want to play betatester
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Where did you buy it from? What firmware is it running?
I recommend installing the 1.0.4 firmware from our forum for ISO.
Thanks but the firmware is 1.0.4.
H8 can't read any DVD.Iso nor BD.ISO, an error -1010 appears when trying.
The firmware 1.0.6 doesn't fix neither.
Regards
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Kodi 15.0, which comes with firmware 1.0.6 can read DVD.ISO and BD.ISO (BD.ISO with lightweight menu)
The MediaPlayer cannot.
Attention: after installing firmware 1.0.6 do NOT update Kodi to the latest version (15.2 or 16.x)
Otherwise some H8-specific configurations (for example HW-acceleration-libs) will be overwritten.
With Kodi 15.0 from fw 1.0.6 DTS passthrough works without stuttering (did not in 1.0.4)
Hope that helps.
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Kodi 15.0, which comes with firmware 1.0.6 can read DVD.ISO and BD.ISO (BD.ISO with lightweight menu)
The MediaPlayer cannot.
Attention: after installing firmware 1.0.6 do NOT update Kodi to the latest version (15.2 or 16.x)
Otherwise some H8-specific configurations (for example HW-acceleration-libs) will be overwritten.
With Kodi 15.0 from fw 1.0.6 DTS passthrough works without stuttering (did not in 1.0.4)
Hope that helps.
Thanks Pepe
Just for your info I do get issues with DTS in Firmware 1.0.6.. I don't get stuttering but i get a weird audio effect with it that you almost don't notice but it IS there. Same with Dolby.. Strangely TrueHD works well for me..
Mort..
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@Mort:
you are right, I noticed the same audio-distortion.
It seems to vanish, when I leave Kodi, kill Kodi with taskmanager (Android holds Kodi in memory) and start Kodi again.
But I don't know if this helps in all cases...
pepe
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Same weird audio effect here.
TrueHD ok.
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ADDED BY FUTEKO. 5-OCT.
PLEASE DON'T INSTALL FIRMWARE INTENDED FOR OTHER PRODUCTS ON THE H8, IT WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY.
IT MAY BRICK YOUR BOX. AND IT WON'T WORK..
OFFICIAL H8 INTERNATIONAL FIRMWARE 1.0.6 WILL BE COMING SOON.
New HMD 1.0.6 25-09-2015 Final Firmware for H8 Octa Core
(Not to be confused with the 1.0.6 beta firmware released on 11-09-2015)
Changelog(Google Translated from Chinese)
. 1. Support miracast
2. To enhance compatibility with third-party apps
3. Push optimization problem AirPlay IOS devices captured video card
4. Optimize HDMI compatibility, such as: Do not save the resolution of the problem after the restart
5. Optimize the fiber source output, 7.1 downgraded to 5.1 output
6. optimized audio and video sync issues after about grid turn 3D, such as: Transformers 3 Mandarin version, said White Snake
7. Address the broadcast subtitles, the problem can not mount
8. The overall improvement of the playback compatibility and stability, such as: 4K Beijing roast duck and beauty phenomenon .mp4 play the full version of the card.
Probabilistic flashing green screen appears
9. optimized format to 3D after playing around
10. optimize the DLNA push video Caton, such as: Fast network push more than 2M rate of 720 video card
11. optimizing the original Blu-ray disc playback capability, such as: blue baby turtles Great Adventures multiple fast-forward after an error code 0
12. resolved PPPOE connection is successful, restart the system without saving problem
13. solve the system settings, resolution options, and output key resolution is inconsistent, leading to the problem can not be displayed
14. resolve the media center, the occasional abnormal exit problem
15. solve unusual problems downloading my game open state after disorder and installation can not be opened
16. optimizing the UI system. For example, the volume bar is more delicate
Link: http://bbs.himedia.cn/thread-190803-1-1.html
http://pan.baidu.com/s/1odCFc pass: f6e9
Download the update_H7_G3.zip package with Jdownloader, 2 threads.
Just grab the Kodi app from the old 1.0.6 firmware here and install
http://www.mediafire.com/download/dhpb19d7w0yw6ku/update.zip
Does anyone know how to convert the update.zip file to an update.img or separate images file to flash through a PC with RK AndroidTools v2.35?
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New HMD 1.0.6 25-09-2015 Final Firmware for H8 Octa Core
(Not to be confused with the 1.0.6 beta firmware released on 11-09-2015)
Changelog(Google Translated from Chinese)
. 1. Support miracast
2. To enhance compatibility with third-party apps
3. Push optimization problem AirPlay IOS devices captured video card
4. Optimize HDMI compatibility, such as: Do not save the resolution of the problem after the restart
5. Optimize the fiber source output, 7.1 downgraded to 5.1 output
6. optimized audio and video sync issues after about grid turn 3D, such as: Transformers 3 Mandarin version, said White Snake
7. Address the broadcast subtitles, the problem can not mount
8. The overall improvement of the playback compatibility and stability, such as: 4K Beijing roast duck and beauty phenomenon .mp4 play the full version of the card.
Probabilistic flashing green screen appears
9. optimized format to 3D after playing around
10. optimize the DLNA push video Caton, such as: Fast network push more than 2M rate of 720 video card
11. optimizing the original Blu-ray disc playback capability, such as: blue baby turtles Great Adventures multiple fast-forward after an error code 0
12. resolved PPPOE connection is successful, restart the system without saving problem
13. solve the system settings, resolution options, and output key resolution is inconsistent, leading to the problem can not be displayed
14. resolve the media center, the occasional abnormal exit problem
15. solve unusual problems downloading my game open state after disorder and installation can not be opened
16. optimizing the UI system. For example, the volume bar is more delicate
Link: http://bbs.himedia.cn/thread-190803-1-1.html
http://pan.baidu.com/s/1odCFc pass: f6e9
Download the update_H7_G3.zip package with Jdownloader, 2 threads.
Just grab the Kodi app from the old 1.0.6 firmware here and install
http://www.mediafire.com/download/dhpb19d7w0yw6ku/update.zip
Does anyone know how to convert the update.zip file to an update.img or separate images file to flash through a PC with RK AndroidTools v2.35?
Might be worth starting a new thread cobra89..
Less confusing...
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Thanks Pepe pour for answer.
But the 1.06 version Kodi can't see the usb external device, the mediaplayer sees it well.
So I can't read any iso by Kodi video.
Any idea, please?
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strange,
my original 1.0.6-Kodi can see my 2TB USB3 drive, as well as MediaPlayer.
The partition is NTFS formatted.
And I can play DVD.ISO and BD.ISO from this drive without problems (subtitles,
DTS-passthrouhg).
The only issue is the strange audio-effect with passthrough, but this happens only,
when I use the skip-function to skip forward in the movie (by chapter or time).
If I play the movie without skipping, the sound is ok.
Kodi can play the isos also from network, but it takes much longer to load and start (> 40GB)
And the network buffering is not good, so playing large isos results in a stuttering after a few minutes.
MKVs (h.264 and h.265) with a bitrate opf 4-8Mbps) play very well over network
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I think that it's depending of procedure installing firmware....total reflash provides a custom kodi software.. But I am not sure............