Disorganise 15 Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 FWIW, some feedback on the new interface: My setup is configured to download only 'release' and it updated itself Sunday 22/6 or Monday iirc. I quite like the look - I only used it to watch a couple of MKVs, but having the shows logo etc pop up is nice. However, I had to disable it on the 2nd night as the better half complained. The problem is that shows often flash something up on screen that we don't fully get to read (eg, the characters find a written letter, or pull open a wallet to extract the ID), so we'll often go back and hit pause. Unfortunately, pause dims the screen and overlays giant pause symbol - result being that whilst paused you can't read anything on the motionless picture. I went looking for an option to disable the pause screen, but only found the option to disable the whole interface so that's what I've done for now. I quite liked the visual cue for the pause, but would request the option for it to disappear after a few seconds. Up until the point of the pause 'issue' I hadn't noticed any problems - my skip/back buttons worked as normal within media centre control. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddyweiser 105 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 There is an option in configuration under the playback tab to disable the new interface for dvd rips. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfmanla 0 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Thanks for the pointer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfmanla 0 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 How do I get around of not being able to play DVD's that are stuck on the menu section? Nothing seems to work. Is there an easy fix? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebr 14913 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 FWIW, some feedback on the new interface: My setup is configured to download only 'release' and it updated itself Sunday 22/6 or Monday iirc. I quite like the look - I only used it to watch a couple of MKVs, but having the shows logo etc pop up is nice. However, I had to disable it on the 2nd night as the better half complained. The problem is that shows often flash something up on screen that we don't fully get to read (eg, the characters find a written letter, or pull open a wallet to extract the ID), so we'll often go back and hit pause. Unfortunately, pause dims the screen and overlays giant pause symbol - result being that whilst paused you can't read anything on the motionless picture. I went looking for an option to disable the pause screen, but only found the option to disable the whole interface so that's what I've done for now. I quite liked the visual cue for the pause, but would request the option for it to disappear after a few seconds. Up until the point of the pause 'issue' I hadn't noticed any problems - my skip/back buttons worked as normal within media centre control. Can you give me a screen shot of where this is a problem? On my setup everything is still very visible (although dimmed a bit). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebr 14913 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Dev version 189 adds zoom capability to the new interface. Also, Xbox people - please try number entry with this new version... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz 20 Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 number entry still not working for us xbox people sadly ebr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebr 14913 Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 number entry still not working for us xbox people sadly ebr Then I'm afraid I have no idea what else to try. I'm trapping both types of number keys that exist. I don't know what the extender is doing to pass numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddyweiser 105 Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Then I'm afraid I have no idea what else to try. I'm trapping both types of number keys that exist. I don't know what the extender is doing to pass numbers.I can do some testing if needed. Is there any way to find out what the xbox is using as number keys? A way to sort of map the numbers? I have a chat pad attached to my xbox 360,as well as a Microsoft xbox 360 media remote. I have a laptop with an ir port so if I could somehow use that to read what the remote is putting out? I have no idea how I would do something like this though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iam4uk 26 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 The new playback interface is great, but can you please eliminate or permit the optional disabling of the pause-symbol overlay? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebr 14913 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 The new playback interface is great, but can you please eliminate or permit the optional disabling of the pause-symbol overlay? Why? A visual cue like that is pretty standard in modern players. It lets you know the video isn't just frozen or buffering or something like that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iam4uk 26 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 I can see when the image is not moving, and my setup doesn't buffer. Couldn't a buffer overlay serve better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebr 14913 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 It is just some positive feedback as to state. The buffering thing was just one example. I've had a number of people comment that they like the new indicator and I'm trying to mimic more modern players so I'm leaving it for now - subject to more feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iam4uk 26 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Thank you, ebr, and truly great work. Here's one "vote" for a defeatable or only-temporary pause overlay. Or, a much smaller, non-center-screen indicator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logos302 86 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 I vote for keeping it, I like the new pause symbol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yogi 367 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 I vote for keeping it, I like the new pause symbol. yep same here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddyweiser 105 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Keep the pause symbol I say! I agree it does keep with more modern players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz 20 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Keep it, it's looks professional. Any improvements whatsoever, no matter how small or unimportant that make MB look like it's 'keeping up with the times' is surely a positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraenhawk 58 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 I like the symbol, but I'm all about options, if there was just more toggle options for the player like "show pause" or "show remaining time vs end time" I think everyone would be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWNashvegas 170 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 If a toggle for the pause symbol would be easy to implement, then options are good. Otherwise, I vote to keep it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebr 14913 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 I like the symbol, but I'm all about options, if there was just more toggle options for the player like "show pause" or "show remaining time vs end time" I think everyone would be happy. Actually, no everyone isn't happy with options. Tweakers are happy, normal users are overwhelmed and confused . MBC already has about 200 too many options so I'm trying to streamline as much as possible. Thanks everyone for the feedback. Keep it coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraenhawk 58 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Aww, now you make me want a custom title over my name that says "Tweaker" instead of Advanced Member 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyMan 8 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 I don't really understand the whole problem with the pause screen. Although it does seem to block the photo-screensaver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebr 14913 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 I don't really understand the whole problem with the pause screen. Although it does seem to block the photo-screensaver. So far only one or two folks have not liked it. Most have. I'm seeing if I can allow the screen saver during extended pauses but it could get tricky as we aren't always notified properly by WMC of these types of things so I'm being safe and stopping all screensavers during playback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logos302 86 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 One thing that might make the tweakers happy is an advanced tab that can be enabled/disabled (Disabled by default). With all this stuff available on it. I like the pause button but I also like to have options, even if I never use them . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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