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I have now tested it by removing the JAVA_HOME variable and now VLC can't find any Java installation. I think this confirms that it's something with VLC since the log file keeps complaining about a "stale plugins cache" etc.

Could that be something?

DJRumpy wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 03, 2023 12:01 am

You can download precompiled FFMPEG binaries here:

https://ffmpeg.org/download.html

For Apple silicon to enable hardware encoding: http://www.osxexperts.net

Thanks for all the tips! Until I encounter any issues on Plex or VLC regarding this area I'll keep doing what I'm doing now.

I’m wondering whether ripping the 4K version of “No Time To Die” shown below will result in a green-purple tint due to some format problems?: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bBS84v6gvJhKXCQ8YJ6T91GDrdzW1s7d/view?usp=drivesdk Or will there be no issues since it also uses HDR10? EDIT: It plays fine o...

I'm wondering if there's a Blu-Ray of "Farscape - The Peacekeeper Wars" with English subtitles and dialogue available? I haven't found anything on eBay and Amazon yet. I do not have a hearing problem but would really like (if it exists) to have a copy which does have it. Can anyone help me...

I'm having trouble getting VLC to play my UHD discs with the menu despite having the JDK SE version 20.0.1 installed and the JAVA_HOME path variable set: Skärmbild (49).png I can compile and run Java code in my IDE so there's no technical issues on that end. What I don't understand is why VLC isn't ...

It is mostly an informational message that comes from the seamless branching used on the disc. It shouldn't be something to worry about. See my post below for a longer explanation. https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=22903&p=94894#p94894 Fantastic; thanks for the explainer!...

I'm in the process of ripping "The Martian Extended Edition" UHD disc and am getting several "AV sync issue in stream" messages. Is this something to worry about for the final result? The resultant file plays nice in VLC; my concern is that the messages could be symptom of someth...

Coopervid wrote: ↑

Tue May 09, 2023 9:50 pm

Asmcom - highly recommended! Just contact him at

uhdfriendlydrives@gmail.com

I am waiting on eBay for him to return on May 14th.

And I still don’t understand why the price issue I mentioned above happens.

dcoke22 wrote: ↑

Mon May 08, 2023 9:37 pm

At the top of Asmcom's thread it says:

We are unavailable until the 14th of May, 2023.

Maybe it'll work after they return.

I was referring to the Blu-Ray box set.

I think you will. Asmcom will sell you a LibreDrive capable drive. It should be able to ignore region locking in MakeMKV. Asmcom's thread on this forum: https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=19387 BTW, Amazon.com in the US is selling Stargate SG-1 blu-ray boxed set for $110. ( ht...

Hi,

I’m wondering whether I will be able to rip this box set:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/402804790754

with this drive:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/266144803060

without any region-locking problems since I’m in Europe and it’s for the US?

EDIT: After checking what's on offer from this forum I'm looking at this:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/266144803060

Is there a seller of this model with the right firmware that ships from inside the EU or without any customs fees etc. to Sweden?

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I have this drive and as long as it comes with firmware 1.01 or lower, it will work with MakeMKV out of the box. Just don't update to 1.02. I have mine set to DVD Region 2 and MakeMKV has no issues with my R1 DVDs. All my Blu-rays work as well. It's a very nice little drive. Built-quality is not qu...

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