What is a decoder, which ones do I need, and where do I get them?
A combination of audio decoders and video decoders are required for you to watch live tv and recordings. In simplistic terms, decoders take compressed audio/video frames, and decompresses them into audio samples for sending to the speakers, or video frames for displaying on the screen.
NextPVR is a non-commerical application, and ships without any decoders installed, since these would cost $$$ for me to legally license and distribute. Instead, NextPVR will make use of decoders you already have on your system. Some of these are supplied with Windows, some come from other applications you have installed, some are downloaded from Internet sources.
Below is info on what decoders you need and recommendations, the TL;DR answer: install the LAV decoders from HERE, then go to the Settings->Decoders screen, and set everything to the LAV decoders
It depends on the country you're in, the television system you're using, and sometimes the device you use. If you don't have a decoder you require, NextPVR will tell you what type of decoder it's missing. Here are some example decoder requirements for common user groups:
Emperor of the Sea (Korean: Haeshin ) is a South Korean historical epic that first aired on KBS2 in 2004. Based on the novel by Choi In-ho, it tells the breathtaking story of , a real-life historical figure who rose from a lowly slave to become the "Merchant Prince" and master of the seas during the Unified Silla Dynasty. Why is it so popular in India?
(known in India as Samudra Ka Badshah ) dubbed in Hindi for download is difficult because it was primarily aired on television. Current Streaming & Availability emperor of the sea hindi full download
: Official clips and some episodes are available on the KBS Drama YouTube channel , though these typically feature English subtitles rather than a Hindi dub. Plot Summary The Epic Quest for "Emperor of the Sea"
Several channels have uploaded the Hindi-dubbed episodes. This is the most reliable way to stream or download using YouTube's offline feature. (known in India as Samudra Ka Badshah )
, though these are generally in the original Korean with English subtitles. Alternative Titles: Be careful not to confuse this with The Emperor: Owner of the Mask
NextPVR is a 32bit application so will only see 32bit decoders on the machine. It can't see 64bit decoders, so these will not be listed.
NextPVR's decoder settings only apply to Live TV, and the playback of .ts recordings. For playback of other file types, like .mkv/.mp4/.avi, it's left to Windows to decide what decoders etc are used during playback. Installing LAV from HERE will often resolve issues with playback of these other file types.