CANT ADD VC-1 AND MPEG2 SUPPORT

huddslad · July 17, 2016 at 12:58 PM

Hi i have installed libreelec on my rasberry pi 3 and it has been updated over the internet to latest version.
I have purchased the vc-1 and mpeg2 codecs. I have put the sd card into my card reader on my pc but cant find the
config.txt file to add the lines required. How do i add the codecs and which files do i edit.

Can anyone help

Thanks

Grimson · July 17, 2016 at 1:10 PM

Config.txt - LibreELEC

huddslad · July 17, 2016 at 1:40 PM

Quote from Grimson

Config.txt - LibreELEC

Hi thanks but i have read that and as i said there does not appear to be a config.txt file
anywhere on the microsd card. In fact there are only two text files contained in the fat32 partition
on the card and those below. Non of these files contains any video config information.

Back to my question which file do i need to edit to install the vc-1 and mpeg2 codec using the
card reader on my pc.

release_notes.txt
INSTRUCTIONS-README.txt

Thanks

trogggy · July 17, 2016 at 1:52 PM

Quote from huddslad

Back to my question which file do i need to edit to install the vc-1 and mpeg2 codec using the
card reader on my pc.

The answer's still config.txt - there should be a default one in your flash partition, with most settings #ed out. Not sure what the easiest way to download it would be.
It's just a .txt file though, you can make it yourself.
Below is a default openelec config.txt - I haven't updated mine recently, there's probably a libreelec branded one as part of a default install:

Code

################################################################################
#      This file is part of OpenELEC - http://www.openelec.tv
#      Copyright (C) 2009-2014 Stephan Raue ([email protected])
#      Inspired and partly copied from:
#  http://youresuchageek.blogspot.fr/2012/09/howto-raspberry-pi-openelec-on.html
#
#  OpenELEC is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
#  it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
#  the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or
#  (at your option) any later version.
#
#  OpenELEC is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
#  but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
#  MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
#  GNU General Public License for more details.
#
#  You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
#  along with OpenELEC.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
################################################################################
# Bootloader configuration - config.txt
################################################################################


################################################################################
# Memory (System/GPU configuration )
################################################################################


# default GPU memory split (do not change if you do not know what you are doing)
  gpu_mem=128


# SDRAM size based GPU memory split, uncomment and setup to override 'gpu_mem'
  gpu_mem_256=112
  gpu_mem_512=160
  gpu_mem_1024=256


################################################################################
# Overclocking settings
# WARNING: Do not change/enable if you do not know what you are doing!
#          The System may become unstable or you can have data corruption or
#          you can loose your warranty if you set wrong settings
#
# please read: http://elinux.org/RPi_config.txt#Overclocking_configuration
################################################################################


# Overclock mode settings.
#
# default recommended values are: arm_freq | core_freq | sdram_freq | over_voltage
# no overclocking               :    700   |    250    |    400     |      0
# mode 'Modest'                 :    800   |    300    |    400     |      0
# mode 'Medium'                 :    900   |    333    |    450     |      2
# mode 'High'                   :    950   |    450    |    450     |      6
# mode 'Turbo'                  :   1000   |    500    |    600     |      6
# mode 'Pi2'                    :   1000   |    500    |    500     |      2


# arm_freq=700
# core_freq=250
# sdram_freq=400
# over_voltage=0


# set to 'force_turbo=1' to disable dynamic overclocking (you can lose your warranty!)
  force_turbo=0


# If you have any data corruption using Turbo Mode and overclocking
# try with this setting uncommented
# If this still fails, try to use Medium mode without "over_voltage=2"
# If it ultimately keeps failing, forget about this until it gets fixed
# Use a more conservative mode that will works fine in any cases:
# initial_turbo=30


################################################################################
# Overscan settings
################################################################################


# Make display smaller to stop text spilling off the screen
# see also http://www.raspberrypi.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=67&t=15700
# overscan_scale=1
# disable_overscan=1


# Adapt overscan values to your needs
# overscan_left=57
# overscan_right=59
# overscan_top=20
# overscan_bottom=20


################################################################################
# various settings see also: http://elinux.org/RPi_config.txt
################################################################################


# Force HDMI even if unplugged or powered off
# hdmi_force_hotplug=1


# Doesn't sent initial active source message.
# Avoids bringing CEC (enabled TV) out of standby and channel switch when
# rebooting.
  hdmi_ignore_cec_init=1


################################################################################
# License keys to enable GPU hardware decoding for various codecs
# to obtain keys visit the shop at http://www.raspberrypi.com
################################################################################


# decode_MPG2=0x00000000
# decode_WVC1=0x00000000
# decode_DTS=0x00000000
# decode_DDP=0x00000000


################################################################################
# End of default configuration
# all values below this line were inserted from config.txt.bk (your old config)
# and can be merged with the above values
################################################################################

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huddslad · July 17, 2016 at 6:07 PM

Quote from trogggy

The answer's still config.txt - there should be a default one in your flash partition, with most settings #ed out. Not sure what the easiest way to download it would be.
It's just a .txt file though, you can make it yourself.
Below is a default openelec config.txt - I haven't updated mine recently, there's probably a libreelec branded one as part of a default install:

Code

################################################################################
#      This file is part of OpenELEC - http://www.openelec.tv
#      Copyright (C) 2009-2014 Stephan Raue ([email protected])
#      Inspired and partly copied from:
#  http://youresuchageek.blogspot.fr/2012/09/howto-raspberry-pi-openelec-on.html
#
#  OpenELEC is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
#  it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
#  the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or
#  (at your option) any later version.
#
#  OpenELEC is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
#  but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
#  MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
#  GNU General Public License for more details.
#
#  You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
#  along with OpenELEC.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
################################################################################
# Bootloader configuration - config.txt
################################################################################


################################################################################
# Memory (System/GPU configuration )
################################################################################


# default GPU memory split (do not change if you do not know what you are doing)
  gpu_mem=128


# SDRAM size based GPU memory split, uncomment and setup to override 'gpu_mem'
  gpu_mem_256=112
  gpu_mem_512=160
  gpu_mem_1024=256


################################################################################
# Overclocking settings
# WARNING: Do not change/enable if you do not know what you are doing!
#          The System may become unstable or you can have data corruption or
#          you can loose your warranty if you set wrong settings
#
# please read: http://elinux.org/RPi_config.txt#Overclocking_configuration
################################################################################


# Overclock mode settings.
#
# default recommended values are: arm_freq | core_freq | sdram_freq | over_voltage
# no overclocking               :    700   |    250    |    400     |      0
# mode 'Modest'                 :    800   |    300    |    400     |      0
# mode 'Medium'                 :    900   |    333    |    450     |      2
# mode 'High'                   :    950   |    450    |    450     |      6
# mode 'Turbo'                  :   1000   |    500    |    600     |      6
# mode 'Pi2'                    :   1000   |    500    |    500     |      2


# arm_freq=700
# core_freq=250
# sdram_freq=400
# over_voltage=0


# set to 'force_turbo=1' to disable dynamic overclocking (you can lose your warranty!)
  force_turbo=0


# If you have any data corruption using Turbo Mode and overclocking
# try with this setting uncommented
# If this still fails, try to use Medium mode without "over_voltage=2"
# If it ultimately keeps failing, forget about this until it gets fixed
# Use a more conservative mode that will works fine in any cases:
# initial_turbo=30


################################################################################
# Overscan settings
################################################################################


# Make display smaller to stop text spilling off the screen
# see also http://www.raspberrypi.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=67&t=15700
# overscan_scale=1
# disable_overscan=1


# Adapt overscan values to your needs
# overscan_left=57
# overscan_right=59
# overscan_top=20
# overscan_bottom=20


################################################################################
# various settings see also: http://elinux.org/RPi_config.txt
################################################################################


# Force HDMI even if unplugged or powered off
# hdmi_force_hotplug=1


# Doesn't sent initial active source message.
# Avoids bringing CEC (enabled TV) out of standby and channel switch when
# rebooting.
  hdmi_ignore_cec_init=1


################################################################################
# License keys to enable GPU hardware decoding for various codecs
# to obtain keys visit the shop at http://www.raspberrypi.com
################################################################################


# decode_MPG2=0x00000000
# decode_WVC1=0x00000000
# decode_DTS=0x00000000
# decode_DDP=0x00000000


################################################################################
# End of default configuration
# all values below this line were inserted from config.txt.bk (your old config)
# and can be merged with the above values
################################################################################

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Thanks for your reply.

Thats interesting because the config.txt file you speak of simply does not exist on a standard libreelec installation
when the microsd card is viewed on a standard pc. Is the file hidden away somewhere, i am not sure where.
libreelec starts ups and run fine when i put the card back in the pi. The settings must be stored somewhere but
there is no config.txt file when the card is viewed on my pc.

I am confused when you say i can create this file.If i create it the then where do i put it, how do i tell the os it exist
and to read it or does it look for it allready.
The sd card with libreelec is called RECOVERY on the PC

Thanks

trogggy · July 17, 2016 at 6:37 PM

Quote from huddslad

Thanks for your reply.

Thats interesting because the config.txt file you speak of simply does not exist on a standard libreelec installation
when the microsd card is viewed on a standard pc. Is the file hidden away somewhere, i am not sure where.
libreelec starts ups and run fine when i put the card back in the pi. The settings must be stored somewhere but
there is no config.txt file when the card is viewed on my pc.

I am confused when you say i can create this file.If i create it the then where do i put it, how do i tell the os it exist
and to read it or does it look for it allready.
The sd card with libreelec is called RECOVERY on the PC

Thanks

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I don't know what you're looking at, but I've just downloaded the stable img.gz for a pi2/3 and written it to a card. It shows up in windows as a Removable Disk (ie no label) and 100% contains a config.txt:

Code

################################################################################
#      This file is part of LibreELEC - https://libreelec.tv
#      Copyright (C) 2016 LibreELEC Team
#
#      Inspired and partly copied from:
#  http://tinyurl.com/gvx7v95 (C) 2009-2014 Stephan Raue
#  http://youresuchageek.blogspot.fr/2012/09/howto-raspberry-pi-openelec-on.html
#
#  LibreELEC is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
#  it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
#  the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or
#  (at your option) any later version.
#
#  LibreELEC is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
#  but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
#  MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
#  GNU General Public License for more details.
#
#  You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
#  along with LibreELEC.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
################################################################################
# Bootloader configuration - config.txt
################################################################################


################################################################################
# Memory (System/GPU configuration )
################################################################################


# default GPU memory split (do not change if you do not know what you are doing)
  gpu_mem=128


# SDRAM size based GPU memory split, uncomment and setup to override 'gpu_mem'
  gpu_mem_256=112
  gpu_mem_512=160
  gpu_mem_1024=256


################################################################################
# Overclocking settings
# WARNING: Do not change/enable if you do not know what you are doing!
#          The System may become unstable or you can have data corruption or
#          you can loose your warranty if you set wrong settings
#
# please read: http://elinux.org/RPi_config.txt#Overclocking_configuration
################################################################################


# Overclock mode settings.
#
# default recommended values are: arm_freq | core_freq | sdram_freq | over_voltage
# no overclocking               :    700   |    250    |    400     |      0
# mode 'Modest'                 :    800   |    300    |    400     |      0
# mode 'Medium'                 :    900   |    333    |    450     |      2
# mode 'High'                   :    950   |    450    |    450     |      6
# mode 'Turbo'                  :   1000   |    500    |    600     |      6
# mode 'Pi2'                    :   1000   |    500    |    500     |      2


# arm_freq=700
# core_freq=250
# sdram_freq=400
# over_voltage=0


# set to 'force_turbo=1' to disable dynamic overclocking (you can lose your warranty!)
  force_turbo=0


# If you have any data corruption using Turbo Mode and overclocking
# try with this setting uncommented
# If this still fails, try to use Medium mode without "over_voltage=2"
# If it ultimately keeps failing, forget about this until it gets fixed
# Use a more conservative mode that will works fine in any cases:
# initial_turbo=30


################################################################################
# Overscan settings
################################################################################


# Make display smaller to stop text spilling off the screen
# see also http://www.raspberrypi.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=67&t=15700
# overscan_scale=1
# disable_overscan=1


# Adapt overscan values to your needs
# overscan_left=57
# overscan_right=59
# overscan_top=20
# overscan_bottom=20


################################################################################
# various settings see also: http://elinux.org/RPi_config.txt
################################################################################


# Force HDMI even if unplugged or powered off
# hdmi_force_hotplug=1


# Doesn't sent initial active source message.
# Avoids bringing CEC (enabled TV) out of standby and channel switch when
# rebooting.
  hdmi_ignore_cec_init=1


################################################################################
# License keys to enable GPU hardware decoding for various codecs
# to obtain keys visit the shop at http://www.raspberrypi.com
################################################################################


# decode_MPG2=0x00000000
# decode_WVC1=0x00000000
# decode_DTS=0x00000000
# decode_DDP=0x00000000


################################################################################
# End of default configuration
# all values below this line were inserted from config.txt.bk (your old config)
# and can be merged with the above values
################################################################################

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The config.txt sits in the root of the sd card's FAT partition (ie the one you see in windows).
You don't need to do anything other than put it there, it will be read on boot.

huddslad · July 18, 2016 at 12:51 AM

Quote from trogggy

I don't know what you're looking at, but I've just downloaded the stable img.gz for a pi2/3 and written it to a card. It shows up in windows as a Removable Disk (ie no label) and 100% contains a config.txt:

Code

################################################################################
#      This file is part of LibreELEC - https://libreelec.tv
#      Copyright (C) 2016 LibreELEC Team
#
#      Inspired and partly copied from:
#  http://tinyurl.com/gvx7v95 (C) 2009-2014 Stephan Raue
#  http://youresuchageek.blogspot.fr/2012/09/howto-raspberry-pi-openelec-on.html
#
#  LibreELEC is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
#  it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
#  the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or
#  (at your option) any later version.
#
#  LibreELEC is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
#  but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
#  MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
#  GNU General Public License for more details.
#
#  You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
#  along with LibreELEC.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
################################################################################
# Bootloader configuration - config.txt
################################################################################


################################################################################
# Memory (System/GPU configuration )
################################################################################


# default GPU memory split (do not change if you do not know what you are doing)
  gpu_mem=128


# SDRAM size based GPU memory split, uncomment and setup to override 'gpu_mem'
  gpu_mem_256=112
  gpu_mem_512=160
  gpu_mem_1024=256


################################################################################
# Overclocking settings
# WARNING: Do not change/enable if you do not know what you are doing!
#          The System may become unstable or you can have data corruption or
#          you can loose your warranty if you set wrong settings
#
# please read: http://elinux.org/RPi_config.txt#Overclocking_configuration
################################################################################


# Overclock mode settings.
#
# default recommended values are: arm_freq | core_freq | sdram_freq | over_voltage
# no overclocking               :    700   |    250    |    400     |      0
# mode 'Modest'                 :    800   |    300    |    400     |      0
# mode 'Medium'                 :    900   |    333    |    450     |      2
# mode 'High'                   :    950   |    450    |    450     |      6
# mode 'Turbo'                  :   1000   |    500    |    600     |      6
# mode 'Pi2'                    :   1000   |    500    |    500     |      2


# arm_freq=700
# core_freq=250
# sdram_freq=400
# over_voltage=0


# set to 'force_turbo=1' to disable dynamic overclocking (you can lose your warranty!)
  force_turbo=0


# If you have any data corruption using Turbo Mode and overclocking
# try with this setting uncommented
# If this still fails, try to use Medium mode without "over_voltage=2"
# If it ultimately keeps failing, forget about this until it gets fixed
# Use a more conservative mode that will works fine in any cases:
# initial_turbo=30


################################################################################
# Overscan settings
################################################################################


# Make display smaller to stop text spilling off the screen
# see also http://www.raspberrypi.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=67&t=15700
# overscan_scale=1
# disable_overscan=1


# Adapt overscan values to your needs
# overscan_left=57
# overscan_right=59
# overscan_top=20
# overscan_bottom=20


################################################################################
# various settings see also: http://elinux.org/RPi_config.txt
################################################################################


# Force HDMI even if unplugged or powered off
# hdmi_force_hotplug=1


# Doesn't sent initial active source message.
# Avoids bringing CEC (enabled TV) out of standby and channel switch when
# rebooting.
  hdmi_ignore_cec_init=1


################################################################################
# License keys to enable GPU hardware decoding for various codecs
# to obtain keys visit the shop at http://www.raspberrypi.com
################################################################################


# decode_MPG2=0x00000000
# decode_WVC1=0x00000000
# decode_DTS=0x00000000
# decode_DDP=0x00000000


################################################################################
# End of default configuration
# all values below this line were inserted from config.txt.bk (your old config)
# and can be merged with the above values
################################################################################

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The config.txt sits in the root of the sd card's FAT partition (ie the one you see in windows).
You don't need to do anything other than put it there, it will be read on boot.

I installed libreelec using the noobs download, it seems noobs does not copy the config.txt file over.
i have downloaded LibreELEC-RPi2.arm-7.0.2.img.gz file then used win32diskmanager to copy this verion
to the sd card. This worked fine the config file was copied across this time.

donbrew · July 21, 2016 at 5:15 PM

Has anybody mentioned that the flash directory is hidden in Windows?

Also, did you notice the patch for the NOOBS version? NOOBS has always been a suspect way of installing anything. It is easier to get everything directly from the developers.

trogggy · July 21, 2016 at 5:47 PM

Quote from donbrew

Has anybody mentioned that the flash directory is hidden in Windows?

Eh?

donbrew · July 21, 2016 at 6:02 PM

At least, that's what I've read. I have only SSHd. And I long ago adjusted the view in windows explorer. But I'm guessing that it's true knowing that it is Read Only in Linux.

trogggy · July 21, 2016 at 6:21 PM

Quote from donbrew

At least, that's what I've read. I have only SSHd. And I long ago adjusted the view in windows explorer. But I'm guessing that it's true knowing that it is Read Only in Linux.

If you ssh in - or connect via smb - you can change stuff on flash but you have to change the permissions:

Code

mount -o remount,rw /flash

If you stick the sd card in a windows pc you see what's on 'flash' (ie the first partition on the sd card) and you can change anything.

Edit: you won't see 'flash' if you connect to a running machine via windows explorer (ie smb) unless you edit samba.conf in storage/.config to show it. Maybe that's what you had in mind...