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DVBViewer Pro Beta 7.3.1.11
The DVBViewer beta version 7.3.1.9 has been replaced by beta version 7.3.1.11 in the Members (Download) Area -> Beta Section.

Because this version is unsigned again, the accordings hints given for version 7.3.1.9 (see previous post above) still apply. Therefore it is recommendable to let the signed DVBViewer Pro Downloader of a previous DVBViewer version (see Windows start menu -> DVBViewer) handle an update, in order to avoid misleading Windows warnings. After scrolling down to the bottom in the DVBViewer Pro Downloader Window, you will see an "Applications" section, offering beta versions. As long as you are using the original downloader (with Christian Hackbart verified as publisher in the Windows UAC screen) or a download from our members area, you can be sure that we are the publishers.

Please also note that downloading and running the DVBViewer Media Server Beta 3.3.1.11 full version requires purchasing an additional license (if not yet done)! This does not apply to the restricted Basic version, though (see here).

Change Log DVBViewer Pro Beta 7.3.1.11
Change: TS Stream: Stream formats, that can not be handled natively by the DVBViewer TS Stream framework, particularly Vorbis, FLAC or Opus radio streams, are now automatically delegated to the LAV Source Filter (or to another DirectShow source filter that can cope with it). Previously this had to be done manually by checking “Play as file” in the Channel Editor, which now happens automatically as well. This also works if the reception of TS Stream channels is delegated to a local DVBViewer Media Server 3.3.1.10 or later (see “Receive TS Stream via the local Media Server” tweak, default = on). Generally the detection and handling of such streams has been enhanced in different ways.

Added: TS Stream: Ability to process and play AC3 and EAC3 (Dolby Plus) (radio-)streams natively within the TS Stream framework.

Fix: Video Playback: Under certain circumstances the screen remained black when playing a video with the MPC Video Renderer, until the video was resized or Rebuild Playback performed (see here).

Change: Video Playback: DVBViewer now applies the tweak “Load XYSubFilter for subtitles” also to the MPC Video Renderer (previously only to the MadVR Video Renderer, see here).

Added: Audio Playback: Possibility to let two or more DVBViewer instances play audio at the same time by holding the Shift Key down while performing an action that would usually mute all other instances, particularly if another DVBViewer instance is launched or an already running muted instance is unmuted, e.g. by turning the volume up (see here).

Added: RSS Feeds: Support for playing media content in HLS and MPEG Dash format, that are contained in RSS Feeds as link. This applies to the OSD News page and the DVBViewer playlist (see 7.3.1 changes and here).

Fix/Added: OSD: Several issues fixed and facilities added in the OSD Favorites Editor:

Fix: Deleting favorites did not work at all.

Fix: In many cases added folders or favorites appeared outside the visible area of the favorites list and were not scrolled into view.

Fix: The editor channel and favorites list were not updated in case of changes outside the editor.

Fix: Missing functions in the default OSD skin (buttons for toggling between TV and radio channels, button for renaming favorite categories).

Added: Possibility to toggle the selected state of all channels within a channel list category by selecting the category name (e.g. for selecting all channels within a category and adding them to the favorites).

Added: Possibility to toggle between channel list display with or without audio tracks by selecting the TV button again if it is already selected (in case a certain audio track of a channel shall be added to the favorites).

Fix: OSD: Up/down buttons were not activated on mouse-over, and as a result, were not clickable in the OSD Sleep Timer plugin (see here). Furthermore the buttons were responding sluggishly to mouse movements (see here).

Fix: OSD: If the tweak “Show Mini EPG in Timeshift mode” ( launch Tweaker.exe) was switched off, several OSD pages of the default OSD skin displayed channel logos twice in a displaced manner (not only in the OSD main menu, which has been fixed in 7.3.1.9). Additionally the OSD Duration Window showed “Timeshift” as title on normal file playback instead of the media title.

Change: OSD: Enhancements on the OSD UPnP page. It now shows the last selected folder / category content when opened again (previously it always showed the available servers) and collects more metadata like title, duration, artist, album, album covers etc. from the server, so it can be shown in the DVBViewer UI when an item is played.

Change: OSD: When using the Add (OSD Red) function on the OSD Music page for copying a music folder content to the playlist, it is not appended to the current playlist anymore, but replaces it. This unifies the handling with the Video and UPnP OSD pages. However, single items are still appended by the “Add” function.

Fix: OSD: The number of items that can be transferred from the Video / Music / UPnP OSD pages to the playlist at once is now limited to 1000. This avoids long freezing of DVBViewer after (erroneously) adding the root folder of a large music collection or UPnP server with several thousands of items.

Change: OSD: The OSD News page now remembers the last selected RSS channel when opened again, not anymore the first one from the list.

Fix/Change: HbbTV: Some fixes and minor enhancements concerning HbbTV (requires Add-On). Particularly HbbTV of the Swiss SRF/RTS/RSI channels works again (at least partly). For the German-language SRF channels another entry in the file hbbtv2.xml was sufficient, that also fixes it in previous DVBViewer versions. The French/Italian-language HbbTV for RTS/RSI channels required a change in the DVBViewer code, though.

Fix: Recorder: Timers with weekly repetition and execution only on a single day of week were not updated after a recording to the next recording date until midnight. During this time DVBViewer uselessly triggered timer list and recording list updates once per second (since 7.3.1.9, see here).

Fix: Recorder: Timers with weekly repetition, that were stopped prematurely (before their end time was reached), were re-started immediately, because DVBViewer erroneously backdated them after switching to the next execution date.

Change: RTSP (Sat>IP) Client: Measures for re-gaining sync with a Sat>IP server in TCP interleaved transport mode if it got lost due to missing data.

Fix: Hardware Options: When changing settings in the Sat>IP RTSP settings dialog without first clicking the respective server in the Servers list, DVBViewer reset the internal value indicating special server types like OctopusNet or the DVBViewer Media Server, so a special handling required for them was not applied anymore (see here).

Added: Media Server Client: Tweak “Max. EPG download rate from Media Server (kbps)” ( launch Tweaker.exe). Specifies the maximum EPG download rate from the DVBViewer Media Server in kbps. 0 means unlimited. In case of insufficient network bandwidth downloading a large amount of EPG data after DVBViewer start may disturb a TV stream received simultaneously from the server. Limiting the download rate (e.g. to 1000 kbps = 1 MBit/s) decreases playback issues, but increases the download duration accordingly.

Change: Media Server Client: The EPG download from the DVBViewer Media Server is now delayed by 5 seconds on DVBViewer start, so that setting up a TV stream that shall be received from the Media Server does not happen simultaneously and is not disturbed by high network bandwidth occupation.

Added: Channel Editor: New import plugin “ImportLamedb.dll”, enabling to import lamedb files containing channel lists for Enigma2 receiver into the Channel Editor window by drag and drop (see here and here). Such channel lists are particularly offered by the cable provider Vodafone on its helpdesk internet pages. Please note: Enigma2 channel lists are only recognized if the filename is lamedb, contains lamedb as sub-string or if the filename extension is .ldb.

DVBViewer Pro Beta 7.3.1.9
An installer for DVBViewer Pro Beta version 7.3.1.9 is available in the Members (Download) Area -> Beta Section.

Please note the following important change: The certificate that we have used to sign our software has expired. Unfortunately getting a new one has become much more expensive and complicated in the meantime, which is a problem for small software manufacturers like us. Therefore we are providing this release first as a self-signed beta version, until we have found a better solution.

Because Windows cannot verify the publisher, launching the beta installer downloaded by a browser will trigger misleading "Windows protected your PC" warnings, and you need to first click "More info" and then "Run anyway" to get it going (see here). Also anti-virus software may respond more suspiciously.

However, you can avoid this hassle by launching the signed DVBViewer Pro Downloader of the previous DVBViewer 7.3.1 version (see Windows start menu -> DVBViewer). After scrolling down to the bottom you will see a new "Applications" section, offering beta versions. Select what you want to install and let the downloader do its job. As long as you are using the original downloader (with Christian Hackbart verified as publisher in the Windows UAC screen) or a download from our members area, you can be sure that we are the publishers, despite any warnings.

Please also note that downloading and running the DVBViewer Media Server Beta 3.3.1.9 full version requires purchasing an additional Media Server license (if not yet done)! This does not apply to the restricted Basic version, though (see here).

Change Log DVBViewer Pro Beta 7.3.1.9
Added: RTSP (Sat>IP) ...

What does DVBViewer provide?

In addition to the basic features like reception of digital television and radio, the DVBViewer offers several advances treats. A complete user defineable surface allows you to control the program. Services like Teletext, HbbTV, MHEG-5 can be used, as well as scheduling the recorder via EPG (electronic programming guide). Advanced algorithms, derived from industrial processes, allow the parallel usage of multiple devices. The parallel usage of multiple devices is one of our core competences. Ingenious algorithms, usually used to optimize complicated work flows of industrial processes, are used to manage your available devices.

Which features make it unique?

The DVBViewer offers groundbreaking features: As worldwide first program capable to display additional content via HbbTV on a PC and by now it also supports Ultra HDTV. As worldwide exclusive PC application it is also capapable to present additional services via HbbTV or MHEG-5. A configuralbe multi media center allows you to comfortably manage your own music- and videofiles even with a remote. With modern graphic adapters and intelligent algorithms (Lanczos, Mitchell-Netravali, Nearest Neighbor etc.) the DVBViewer coaxex the maximum out of your TV stations and videos.

Is the software compatible with my hardware?

You can use almost every available TV-card, USB-TV receiver or USB Stick in combination with the DVBViewer. The parallel use of several adapters is only limited by the available ports/slots of your PC. Besides regular DVB adapters you can also use SAT>IP Servers inside the DVBViewer. You are still not convinced? Please try the free demo version!

Can I receive PayTV and can I also watch IPTV?

Playback and recording of PayTV is supported for DVB cards/adapters with integrated CAM and valid subscription. With the spread of fast internet connections streaming television gains more and more followers. Consequently the DVBViewer features not only playback and recording of DVB-S/C/T but also IPTV.

Are 4k programmes supported?

You can receive and watch HEVC encoded material, which is used for DVB-T2 transmissions in most parts of Europe. This also includes the ability to watch channels broadcast in ultra high definition (3.840 x 2.160 pixels and more).It is recommended to use a modern graphics card to support the complex decoding process, though.