koolkunz wrote: ↑Tue Oct 27, 2020 5:10 am
1) When we are converting FEL file to MEL we are losing the advantages FEL has over MEL right?
2) When we are converting FEL file to 8.1, does the FEL data get retained?
Also I see your exoplayer being reffered a lot in your previous posts but I couldnt find it please link it.
And can anyone guide me to what is the difference between the various dolby vision profiles?
MY final goal is to be able to play FEL dolby vision mkvs/mp4s/ts through Plex or Kodi on my Sony X900H (Android TV). MEL/8.1 profile MKVs/MP4s play correctly already.
Correct. It is normal to have to give up something with this type of conversion (FEL->MEL) but the "losses" may not be as severe. Read
THIS post and check out
@RESET_9999 comparisons
Profile 8.1, by its nature, does not include any Enhancement Layer.
Read the
official documentation to get an idea of the various profiles (Chapter 2)
You can find my player
HERE (to be used in conjunction with a DLNA server). Anyway, you better try the latest beta of PLEX.
To get an idea of the capabilities of your TV then use
@PapitaHD samples
DaMacFunkin wrote: ↑Tue Oct 27, 2020 10:58 am
Plex app is outputting AAC 5.1 / 7.1 as PCM 2.0.
All these limitations are currently being discussed on Kodi and Plex forums.
Perfect for 1995 ...
PlatypusW wrote: ↑Tue Oct 27, 2020 11:39 am
I have an LG CX so happy to test. I’m not sure if it would gain anything over the fire stick though? But would be great for comparisons and it might even end up being better if some of the hdmi vs internal apps DV ‘settings’ queries turn out to be true.
quietvoid wrote: ↑Tue Oct 27, 2020 11:50 am
The firestick doesn't play FEL so yes, a more convenient and faster way to create mp4s would be good for use in the LG internal player.
From what I remember, owners of LG TVs have always had problems with my Single Track Dual Layer profile 7 files.
LGs were famous for their ability to play Dual Track Dual Layer profile 7 mp4 files.
Now that this functionality seems to have been inhibited, maybe my files (profile 8.1) can partially make up for the loss.
I don't have much hope in profile 7 (FEL/MEL) but the new LGs may be able to reproduce them (I am referring to the STDL files) ... only by trying will we find out.
PlatypusW wrote: ↑Tue Oct 27, 2020 11:39 am
I’d love to try getting 7.1 pcm out of it as well, I didn’t know mp4 could contain that.
Technically I have the possibility to store also an ATMOS/TrueHD audio track inside an MP4 container.
The problem is the device that has to play it. For example, I don't think your LG is capable of playing a multichannel PCM track or an ATMOS/TrueHD track in an mp4 file.
I remember I was unpleasantly surprised by the eARC implementation on the 2019 LG OLEDs (especially when using the internal player). I hope things have improved.