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Hi everyone,
I'm making a beta version of the MediaPlayerMFD available for testing.
This module provides media playback capabilities, including video, audio and web-radio, for the Orbiter cockpit.
I am seeking community feedback regarding stability, bugs, and potential features before committing to a final release.
1. Installation & Essential Setup
This is the quick guide. Please pay attention to the FFmpeg step, as it's required for video processing.
2. Why Videos Need Processing
All videos need processing because the module requires two separate files for playback: the video itself and a dedicated, ultra-stable 11025 Hz WAV audio file.
This low-overhead wav stream acts as the necessary master clock to keep the video synchronized, which is key for playback stability.
Processing Steps:
Put your original video files into: [Orbiter Root]\MediaPlayerMFD\OriginalVideos.
In the [Orbiter Root]\MediaPlayerMFD folder, run Video_Processing_Menu.bat.
Choose your processing quality (e.g., Default).
The script will output the processed video and the synchronized .wav file into [Orbiter Root]\ProcessedVideos.
Use the MFD's MNU to access media from the ProcessedVideos folder.
3. What to Test
The MFD does quite a bit. Here are the main areas to focus on when testing:
Media Sources: Test Video MP4, WMV, etc., Music MP3, FLAC, etc., and the Web Radio feature.
Core Playback: Check for audio/video synchronization issues, especially when using seek (FWD/BCK) buttons.
Performance: Does loading, playing, or stopping media cause the Orbiter frame rate to noticeably drop?
Playlists: Verify the entire workflow: New List, adding tracks, saving, loading, shuffling, and cycling Repeat.
XRSound Control: Enter the XRS Config screen and confirm you can toggle individual components (e.g., ATC, Cabin ambience, etc.
Visuals & Text: Test the different Visualizations (VIS) during music playback.
Check the TXT button for subtitles and lyrics support for videos/music. (samples included in the download).
Quick FAQ for Testers
"I can't process the videos."
1. Check ffmpeg.exe location: It must be named exactly ffmpeg.exe and placed inside MediaPlayerMFD\ffmpeg\ folder.
2. Check input folder: Your original videos must be directly in MediaPlayerMFD\OriginalVideos.
"I loaded a video but I hear no audio."
The video processing step failed to create the companion wav file.
Run the processing script again and check the output for error messages.
If the video truly has no audio track, this is expected behavior.
"The MNU button does nothing."
Check your folder structure. The browser expects media to be in MediaPlayerMFD\ProcessedVideos or XRSound\Default\Music.
If the media file lists are empty, the MNU button may appear to do nothing.
Please report any observed bugs or suggested improvements below.
Thanks for helping out!
Here is a video of the MediaPlayerMFD in action:
TEST VERSION ZIP FILE HAS BEEN REMOVED.
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Hi everyone,
I'm making a beta version of the MediaPlayerMFD available for testing.
This module provides media playback capabilities, including video, audio and web-radio, for the Orbiter cockpit.
I am seeking community feedback regarding stability, bugs, and potential features before committing to a final release.
1. Installation & Essential Setup
This is the quick guide. Please pay attention to the FFmpeg step, as it's required for video processing.
- Grab the attached MediaPlayerMFD.zip and extract its contents into your Orbiter root directory, maintaining folder structure.
- Download FFmpeg: The FFmpeg tool is required to prepare media files.
- Head to the download page: https://www.gyan.dev/ffmpeg/builds/
- Scroll down to the "Release Builds" section and download the ffmpeg-release-essentials.7z archive.
- Open the downloaded 7z file and extract ffmpeg.exe into the [Orbiter Root]\MediaPlayerMFD\ffmpeg\ folder
2. Why Videos Need Processing
All videos need processing because the module requires two separate files for playback: the video itself and a dedicated, ultra-stable 11025 Hz WAV audio file.
This low-overhead wav stream acts as the necessary master clock to keep the video synchronized, which is key for playback stability.
Processing Steps:
Put your original video files into: [Orbiter Root]\MediaPlayerMFD\OriginalVideos.
In the [Orbiter Root]\MediaPlayerMFD folder, run Video_Processing_Menu.bat.
Choose your processing quality (e.g., Default).
The script will output the processed video and the synchronized .wav file into [Orbiter Root]\ProcessedVideos.
Use the MFD's MNU to access media from the ProcessedVideos folder.
3. What to Test
The MFD does quite a bit. Here are the main areas to focus on when testing:
Media Sources: Test Video MP4, WMV, etc., Music MP3, FLAC, etc., and the Web Radio feature.
Core Playback: Check for audio/video synchronization issues, especially when using seek (FWD/BCK) buttons.
Performance: Does loading, playing, or stopping media cause the Orbiter frame rate to noticeably drop?
Playlists: Verify the entire workflow: New List, adding tracks, saving, loading, shuffling, and cycling Repeat.
XRSound Control: Enter the XRS Config screen and confirm you can toggle individual components (e.g., ATC, Cabin ambience, etc.
Visuals & Text: Test the different Visualizations (VIS) during music playback.
Check the TXT button for subtitles and lyrics support for videos/music. (samples included in the download).
Quick FAQ for Testers"I can't process the videos."
1. Check ffmpeg.exe location: It must be named exactly ffmpeg.exe and placed inside MediaPlayerMFD\ffmpeg\ folder.
2. Check input folder: Your original videos must be directly in MediaPlayerMFD\OriginalVideos.
"I loaded a video but I hear no audio."
The video processing step failed to create the companion wav file.
Run the processing script again and check the output for error messages.
If the video truly has no audio track, this is expected behavior.
"The MNU button does nothing."
Check your folder structure. The browser expects media to be in MediaPlayerMFD\ProcessedVideos or XRSound\Default\Music.
If the media file lists are empty, the MNU button may appear to do nothing.
Please report any observed bugs or suggested improvements below.
Thanks for helping out!
Here is a video of the MediaPlayerMFD in action:
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