Oh, didn't know that. Explains a lot. A bit OT even though it touches UPnP as well: Do you know which dm500hd images uses the new DMM version? [Moderator] Image is in violation of the Boardrules [/Moderator]

I was under the impression from an earlier answer in this thread that questions came from other images as well. But I understand if DMM doesn't want to waste time and resources with these kind of problems.

Running original dm500hd so maybe I should try UPnP in the DMM image instead, or maybe Oozoon beta if the packages exists there. Thanks for explaining the issue though.

I'm using an current OpenPLi 3.0 image (that is based on OE 2.0) on a DM500HD box.

Installed the following packages (in order)

python-coherence_0.6.7-r4_mips32el.ipk (which in turn also downloaded and installed python-xmlrpc (2.7.2-r7.17) from OpenPLi repos)
enigma2-plugin-systemplugins-upnp_3.999git20121210-r8.0_mips32el.ipk
enigma2-plugin-demoplugins-upnpbrowserdemo_3.999git20121210-r8.0_mips32el.ipk
enigma2-plugin-demoplugins-upnpmediarendererdemo_3.999git20121210-r8.0_mips32el.ipk

I get a couple of errors when navigating to Menu -> Plugins

Some plugins are not available:
DemoPlugins/UPnPBrowserDemo (No module named DemoPlugins.UPnPBrowserDemo.plugin)
DemoPlugins/UPnPMediaRendererDemo (No module named DemoPlugins.UPnPMediaRendererDemo.plugin)

No renderers are available when checking with BubbleUPnP from an Android phone.

Would it be possible to get the plugin working on OpenPLi as well? I'm able to help with gathering information and testing.

I've tested lots more now. The problem is only when connecting the DM500HD to my Denon AVR-1910 receiver with a recent DMM release. The volume is restored as described above (f.ex. if changing to watch TV instead of MP3) OR if I restart or change surround-mode on the receiver (it doesn't matter what mode I put it in - even "stereo" have the same problem). The receiver firmware can't be updated I'm afraid.

If connected directly to the TV set it works. But if the box is flashed with an 3 month old release it works on the receiver as well.

So it seems the newer releases output the audio slightly different which is incompatible with the receiver, as older versions of the software doesn't have the volume problem. This is the workaround I use right now, running an older software version.

Is there a way to check progress (like a bug tracker, change log or similar) to know if the issue has been fixed (other than downloading image files, flash and try it out)?

Weird. I copy pasted from Notepad, but can't see how any links have come across. Will try again and hope no links is in this post. Don't want to try getting banned from here, just help. Verifying that the source code of this post doesn't contain any links at all. Anyway, I tried the following on the newest experimental DMM image (date 2010-10-05).

Problem is that it's not possible to play more than one song in a row (or skip forward) without the volume level going down to almost nothing. Tested on an DM500HD connected to a television set by HDMI cable.

Reproduce:
1. Connect a DM500HD via HDMI to a TV (may be the same problem with other outputs as well, haven't tried)
2. Flash the box with the "experimental-dm500hd_20101005.nfi" image and boot it up
3. Send an MP3 file using FTP to a directory on the box (the same problem exists if playing through the network using CIFS or NFS)
4. Start the Media Player from the menu using the remote
5. Begin playing the MP3 song
6. Press '3' to skip forward (same happens if selecting next song)
7. Song gets quiet (extremely low volume level), turn up the TV volume A LOT to hear it

Some notes:
I noticed the same problem when playing for example mov files (trailers). The audio is barely noticeable if playing the same movie a second time.
Also checked the box and it says volume 100 and muted false. Even so the volume output is close to zero.
I know that the above has worked before but can't tell exactly when the bug appeared.

I just want to help reporting a bug. And I don't get it, I didn't even post a link in the previous post?

Okay, verified the bug in a better manner. I tried this on the newest experimental DMM image (date 2010-10-05).

Problem is that it's not possible to play more than one song in a row (or skip forward) without the volume level going down to almost nothing. Tested on an DM500HD connected to a television set by HDMI cable.

Reproduce:
1. Connect a [Moderator] Link is in violation of the Boardrules [/Moderator] via HDMI to a TV (may be the same problem with other outputs as well, haven't tried)
2. Flash the box with the "experimental-dm500hd_20101005.nfi" image and boot it up
3. Send an MP3 file using FTP to a directory on the box (the same problem exists if playing through the network using CIFS or NFS)
4. Start the Media Player from the [Moderator] Link is in violation of the Boardrules [/Moderator] using the remote
5. Begin playing the MP3 song
6. Press '3' to skip forward (same happens if selecting next song)
7. Song gets quiet (extremely low volume level), turn up the TV volume A LOT to hear it

Some notes:
I noticed the same problem when playing for example mov files (trailers). The audio is barely noticeable if playing the same movie a second time.
Also checked with [Moderator] Link is in violation of the Boardrules [/Moderator] address http://dreambox/web/vol, and it says volume 100 and muted false. Even so the volume output is close to zero.
I know that the above has worked before but can't tell exactly when the bug appeared.

I only tried this on [Moderator] Image is in violation of the Boardrules [/Moderator] but seems to originate from the original image. Delete/lock this thread if I'm incorrect.

Problem is that volume level gets extremely low when skipping or changing MP3 files within the Media Player. Steps to reproduce:

[Moderator] Link is in violation of the Boardrules [/Moderator]

Thanks a lot for the input guys. Now I have stuff to work from

Zitat von Fraxinas

it's not possible. at the maximum you'll be able to playback dvd mpeg 2 video content with the media player using the gstreamer framework. but actual dvd iso's containing menus and stuff will not work in the mediaplayer. that's what we have the dvdplayer plugin for.

I guessed so far as well. Would be nice if Media Player would show and redirect ISO files to the DVD player plugin (if installed) though. The Dream Explorer plugin seems nice enough in any case.

Just want one GUI to play all media. Otherwise it gets somewhat backwards - You got to know what you want to play (avi or iso) and then start the correct plugin (mediaplayer or dvdplayer) to execute.

Cool thing about Media Player is that it's callable through WEBIF commands which makes it possible to write a third party (f.ex. web) application that controls the playback. That would be mmmassive!

Didn't know about Dream Explorer at all. Seems to do everything I wished for. Got to try it out tonight, thanks for the hint.

You know if the source code of the plugin is available somewhere (even though it seems nice enough)? There's always things to improve or customize

Is it possible to play DVD (ISO files) via MediaPlayer somehow? Maybe using a redirect to the enigma2 DVD Player plugin?

If not - Is it possible to change the code to enable this (I'm a developer by profession, mostly into C#, C++ nowadays)?