solo2 transcoding

[able2]

So, here is my first post, its about solo2 and transcoding, atm the best i get is

1mbps
416 x 244

using port 8002

is it possible to beef these setting up? ie is the solo2 capable of transcoding say a HD channel 1920 x 1080 to say 1280 x 720? @ maybe 5-8mbps?

i have gone through the whole plugin.py and compiled too the correct pyo extension...

but im still left with 416 x 244??.....

is it possible or am i just wasting my time? or is it the setup.xml needs editing as i see its already in automode cant get it too stop being...

any help advice appreciated




able2

[chaser]

Not got a solo2 to hand, but from memory try going into plugins / transcoding setup to adjust the bitrate. Not so sure about the resolution. There's an encoder setting that can be adjusted - I'm not sure what it does, though, but perhaps it adjusts the resolution?

Edit: Just done some testing on my Duo2 & VLC. For my HD channels VLC reports:

Codec: H264 - MPEG-4 AVC (part 10) (h264)
Resolution: 1280x738
Display resolution: 1280x720
Frame rate: 60
Decoded format: Planar 4:2:0 YUV

Duo2 Transcoder plugin settings (press blue button for advanced settings):

Port: 8002
Encoder: 0
Auto set Framerate / Bitrate: Off
Bitrate: 10 Mbits
Framerate: 50 fps
Resolution: 720p
Aspect Ratio: 16x9
Audio codec: aac
Video codec: h264
GOP Frame P: 29
Level 3:1
Profile: high

[DaMacFunkin]

Solo2 is only software transcoding, duo2 is hardware, that is why you will struggle.

[able2]

i see, solo2 options are 8002, 1mbps, and fps.........

what about the solo4k can that stream with better options? compared to duo2......maybe time to get a new box..

[chaser]

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[Trial]

Hi,
I have no 4K but she has at least 1 disadvantage over the Duo2. If you want to transcode with the 4K she must be in standby so no watching and transcoding at the same time. In my opinion the 4K is the advanced box but the Duo2 the box with the most features.

ciao

[able2]

Hi,
I have no 4K but she has at least 1 disadvantage over the Duo2. If you want to transcode with the 4K she must be in standby so no watching and transcoding at the same time. In my opinion the 4K is the advanced box but the Duo2 the box with the most features.

ciao

Thats ideal really as the box will only be streaming to me, hows it suffice streaming HD does it down scale it to a a decent resolution ie 720? and at what BR? just dont want to buy a box and it not do that 1 and only function i want it for tbh

[able2]

Not got a solo2 to hand, but from memory try going into plugins / transcoding setup to adjust the bitrate. Not so sure about the resolution. There's an encoder setting that can be adjusted - I'm not sure what it does, though, but perhaps it adjusts the resolution?

Edit: Just done some testing on my Duo2 & VLC. For my HD channels VLC reports:

Codec: H264 - MPEG-4 AVC (part 10) (h264)
Resolution: 1280x738
Display resolution: 1280x720
Frame rate: 60
Decoded format: Planar 4:2:0 YUV

Duo2 Transcoder plugin settings (press blue button for advanced settings):

Port: 8002
Encoder: 0
Auto set Framerate / Bitrate: Off
Bitrate: 10 Mbits
Framerate: 50 fps
Resolution: 720p
Aspect Ratio: 16x9
Audio codec: aac
Video codec: h264
GOP Frame P: 29
Level 3:1
Profile: high

Thanks for the reply was more informative than i first noticed, the encode settings is this part i guess its how much to throw at encoding it were its set 3.1 default just over half way

if fileExists( getProcPath(encoder, "level") ):
choice = TconfigSelection(encoder, default = "3.1", choices = [("1.0", _("1.0")), ("2.0", _("2.0")),
("2.1", _("2.1")), ("2.2", _("2.2")), ("3.0", _("3.0")), ("3.1", _("3.1")),
("3.2", _("3.2")), ("4.0", _("4.0")), ("4.1", _("4.1")), ("4.2", _("4.2")),
("5.0", _("5.0")), ("low", _("low")), ("main", _("main")), ("high", _("high"))] )
setAttr("level", encoder, choice)

the solo2 dont have these advanced features with blue button as checks box model first

if fileExists( getProcPath(encoder ,"bitrate") ):
vumodel = getModel()
if vumodel in ("solo2", "solose"):


i think i may just try the duo2 out

[Makandal]

Thanks for the reply was more informative than i first noticed, the encode settings is this part i guess its how much to throw at encoding it were its set 3.1 default just over half way

if fileExists( getProcPath(encoder, "level") ):
choice = TconfigSelection(encoder, default = "3.1", choices = [("1.0", _("1.0")), ("2.0", _("2.0")),
("2.1", _("2.1")), ("2.2", _("2.2")), ("3.0", _("3.0")), ("3.1", _("3.1")),
("3.2", _("3.2")), ("4.0", _("4.0")), ("4.1", _("4.1")), ("4.2", _("4.2")),
("5.0", _("5.0")), ("low", _("low")), ("main", _("main")), ("high", _("high"))] )
setAttr("level", encoder, choice)

the solo2 dont have these advanced features with blue button as checks box model first

if fileExists( getProcPath(encoder ,"bitrate") ):
vumodel = getModel()
if vumodel in ("solo2", "solose"):


i think i may just try the duo2 out

I read even the Vu+ Duo can't Handle transcoding well coz hardware is not good enough for it.
That an extra powerful PC with VLC is needed.
Is that true?

[Andy_Hazza]

I read even the Vu+ Duo can't Handle transcoding well coz hardware is not good enough for it.
That an extra powerful PC with VLC is needed.
Is that true?

The Vu+ Duo is an ancient receiver by todays standards.


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