MKV files not playing on BRAVIA KDL-60NX801

[jellyhead]

Most files play OK on this TV using PMS v1.20.409-BETA but MKV and M2TS filesshow black screen and sound only. Per suggestions I tried moving the TsMuxer encoder to the top but it still doesn't work.

[Bergler84]

I have still the same problem with my BRAVIA KDL Z5800.
The screen is still black and sound is working.

I've the same pms version 1.20.4...beta...

The problem is only by playing mkv's.

[Illico]

Check your mkv/m2ts files with MediaInfo, Sony Bravia are limited to H264 Profile HP@L4.1.

[Bergler84]

@Illico: Is MediaInfo an extra Softwaretool or a Windowstool.
Yesterday I checked my PMS options an deactivated the H264 profile point.
After deactivation mkv's are working on PMS to Bravia.
But some mkv's are not fitted in my Bravia TV. How can I solve this problem?

[Illico]

@Illico: Is MediaInfo an extra Softwaretool or a Windowstool.

http://mediainfo.sourceforge.net/en, MediaInfo supplies technical and tag information about a video or audio file.It is free software.

[Bergler84]

@Illico: And which data of MediaInfo is important for me? For example what is HP@L4.1?
Sorry I'm a rookie in streaming.

[Illico]

First, post MediaInfo result, please.
Second, witch conf file did you use for your Bravia TV?

[Bergler84]

Sorry for writing so late.
My main problem is, that many mkv movies are not fitted in my Bravia TV.
If I stream over my PS3 these movies are fitted in my Bravia TV.
So I have the problem just when I'm streaming from PC to Bravia TV without PS3.

Here are my datas.

Maybe anybody can solve my problem with fitting in the mkv in my TV?
In my oppinion it has to do with the settings.

Thanks for your efforts.


My config file for my Bravia is:

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# ps3mediaserver renderer profile for Sony Bravia 5800 series
# Refer to PS3.conf for help

RendererName=Sony Bravia 5800 Series
RendererIcon=bravia.png
UserAgentSearch=notusedhere
UserAgentAdditionalHeader=X-AV-Client-Info
UserAgentAdditionalHeaderSearch=(BRAVIA KDL.+5[0-9]{3})|(BRAVIA KDL.+WE5)|(BRAVIA KDL-[0-9]{2}XBR9)|(BRAVIA KDL.+EX5)
Video=true
Audio=true
Image=true
SeekByTime=true
TranscodeVideo=MPEGAC3
TranscodeAudio=MP3
DefaultVBVBufSize=true
MuxH264ToMpegTS=true
MuxDTSToMpeg=false
WrapDTSIntoPCM=false
MuxLPCMToMpeg=false
MaxVideoBitrateMbps=0
MaxVideoWidth=0
MaxVideoHeight=0
H264Level41Limited=true
MimeTypesChanges=audio/wav=audio/L16|video/mp4=video/mpeg
DLNALocalizationRequired=true
TranscodeExtensions=dvr-ms,dvr,mkv,dv,ty,mov,ogm,hdmov,hdm,rmv,rmvb,rm,asf,evo,asx,flv,m2v,mpe,mod,tivo,ty,tmf,ts,tp,m2p,mp4,m4v,avi,wmv,wm,divx,div,flac,mlp,fla,wma,m4a,aac,dts,mka,ape,ogg,shn,mpc,ra,mp2,wv,oma,aa3,gif,png,arw,cr2,crw,dng,raf,mrw,nef,pef,tif,tiff
StreamExtensions=


#Better/faster codec detection method ! true to enable it
#Need testing !
MediaInfo=false
Supported = f:mpegps|mpegts    v:mpeg2|mp4|h264    a:ac3|lpcm|aac|mpa   m:video/mpeg
Supported = f:mp3   m:audio/mpeg
Supported = f:wav   m:audio/L16
Supported = f:jpg   m:image/jpeg

MediaInfo File of a not fitted MKV:

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Allgemein
Complete name                    : D:\Videos\Hangover HD.mkv
Format                           : Matroska
File size                        : 5,19 GiB
Duration                         : 1h 39min
Overall bit rate                 : 7 440 Kbps
Encoded date                     : UTC 2009-11-25 12:23:58
Writing application              : mkvmerge v2.9.8 ('C'est le bon') built on Aug 13 2009 12:49:06
Writing library                  : libebml v0.7.7 + libmatroska v0.8.1

Video
ID                               : 1
Format                           : AVC
Format/Info                      : Advanced Video Codec
Format profile                   : High@L4.1
Format settings, CABAC           : Ja
Format settings, ReFrames        : 5 frames
Muxing mode                      : Container profile=Unknown@4.1
Codec ID                         : V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC
Duration                         : 1h 39min
Bit rate                         : 6 012 Kbps
Width                            : 1 920 Pixel
Height                           : 800 Pixel
Display aspect ratio             : 2,40:1
Frame rate                       : 23,976 FPS
Color space                      : YUV
Chroma subsampling               : 4:2:0
Bit depth                        : 8 bits
Scan type                        : progressiv
Bits/(Pixel*Frame)               : 0.163
Stream size                      : 4,19 GiB (81%)
Writing library                  : x264 core 79 r1342 e8501ef
Encoding settings                : cabac=1 / ref=5 / deblock=1:0:0 / analyse=0x3:0x113 / me=umh / subme=7 / psy=1 / psy_rd=1.0:0.2 / mixed_ref=1 / me_range=16 / chroma_me=1 / trellis=1 / 8x8dct=1 / cqm=0 / deadzone=21,11 / chroma_qp_offset=-3 / threads=12 / nr=0 / decimate=1 / mbaff=0 / constrained_intra=0 / bframes=3 / b_pyramid=0 / b_adapt=1 / b_bias=0 / direct=1 / wpredb=1 / wpredp=0 / keyint=250 / keyint_min=25 / scenecut=40 / rc_lookahead=40 / rc=crf / mbtree=1 / crf=20.0 / qcomp=0.60 / qpmin=10 / qpmax=51 / qpstep=4 / ip_ratio=1.40 / aq=1:1.00
Language                         : Deutsch

Audio #1
ID                               : 2
Format                           : AC-3
Format/Info                      : Audio Coding 3
Mode extension                   : CM (complete main)
Codec ID                         : A_AC3
Duration                         : 1h 39min
Bit rate mode                    : konstant
Bit rate                         : 640 Kbps
Channel(s)                       : 6 Kanäle
Channel positions                : Front: L C R, Side: L R, LFE
Sampling rate                    : 48,0 KHz
Bit depth                        : 16 bits
Stream size                      : 457 MiB (9%)
Language                         : Deutsch

Audio #2
ID                               : 3
Format                           : AC-3
Format/Info                      : Audio Coding 3
Mode extension                   : CM (complete main)
Codec ID                         : A_AC3
Duration                         : 1h 39min
Bit rate mode                    : konstant
Bit rate                         : 640 Kbps
Channel(s)                       : 6 Kanäle
Channel positions                : Front: L C R, Side: L R, LFE
Sampling rate                    : 48,0 KHz
Bit depth                        : 16 bits
Stream size                      : 457 MiB (9%)
Language                         : Englisch

Text
ID                               : 4
Format                           : UTF-8
Codec ID                         : S_TEXT/UTF8
Codec ID/Info                    : UTF-8 Plain Text
Language                         : Deutsch


[Illico]

Could you try to uncheck Mencoder option "Switch to tsMuxer when H264 video is PS3 compatible..."

For you information:
High@L4.1 is the AVC/h264 format profile of the video in the mkv container.

This High@L4.1 is only supported by player with following profile (for example your PS3)
AVC_TS_HD_60_AC3
AVC_TS_HD_60_AC3_T
AVC_TS_HD_60_AC3_ISO

AVC_TS_HD_50_AC3
AVC_TS_HD_50_AC3_T
AVC_TS_HD_50_AC3_ISO

AVC_TS_HD_24_AC3
AVC_TS_HD_24_AC3_T
AVC_TS_HD_24_AC3_ISO

But following profile is limited to High@4.0 profile (probably your Bravia TV)
AVC_TS_HD_EU 
AVC_TS_HD_EU_T
AVC_TS_HD_EU_ISO

To know profile supported by your Bravia device Z5800 you have to check the GetProtocolInfo sink on DLNA communication.

Install Intel UPnP tools
run Device Spy
It should list all your UPnP device and among them yout device (eg TV, console, etc)
Expand the device's tree and find service: urn:upnp-org:serviceId:ConnectionManager:1
Expand that and double click on GetProtocolInfo(...).
Click on Invoke and attach a file the result in field Sink.

[Illico]

For your information, see DLNA certification of your Bravia Z5800, must be completed with your GetProtocolInfo sink.