HDLink and AC3 decoding at DVinfo.net

Graham Hickling · September 5th, 2009, 08:55 AM

Is there a way to direct HDLink to use a different AC3 decoder than the one it defaults to?

HDLink is decoding audio on my AVCHD files OK, but not from MP4 clips from my Samsung HMX-100. The Samsung AC3 decoder is on my system, and Window Mediaplayer plays the HNX-100 clips without a problem, but HDLink doesnt seem to be using it.

(I tried installing the AC3 decoder linked to on the Cineform site but that hasn't worked)

Jake Segraves · September 9th, 2009, 07:48 PM

try manually registering the mcdaac.ax file. go to program files\cineform\prospecthd (if you have prospect hd) and then double click on the mcdaac.ax file. If promted with a 'how to open this file' dialog, select c:\windows\system32\regsvr32.exe.

then try converting again. if it doesn't work open a support ticket and we'll troubleshoot from there:

Support Center

also, we have new builds coming shortly that should eliminate the need to register this component.

Graham Hickling · September 9th, 2009, 10:39 PM

Thanks Jake. Registered the decoder successfully but it hasn't helped ... I'm reconfiguring things on my systems presently so may hold off filing a ticket until the machines are stable again.

Tim Bucklin · September 11th, 2009, 01:49 PM

Hi Graham,

Please check the latest betas (posted 9/11/2009 http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/cineform...end-betas.html) as they have improved audio decoding for conversion and solved some previous problems.

September 5th, 2009, 08:55 AM	#1
Graham Hickling Trustee Join Date: May 2004 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 1,669	HDLink and AC3 decoding Is there a way to direct HDLink to use a different AC3 decoder than the one it defaults to? HDLink is decoding audio on my AVCHD files OK, but not from MP4 clips from my Samsung HMX-100. The Samsung AC3 decoder is on my system, and Window Mediaplayer plays the HNX-100 clips without a problem, but HDLink doesnt seem to be using it. (I tried installing the AC3 decoder linked to on the Cineform site but that hasn't worked)

September 11th, 2009, 01:49 PM	#4
Tim Bucklin Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Solana Beach, CA Posts: 112	Hi Graham, Please check the latest betas (posted 9/11/2009 http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/cineform...end-betas.html) as they have improved audio decoding for conversion and solved some previous problems. __________________ Tim Bucklin CineForm Software Engineer

September 9th, 2009, 07:48 PM	#2
Jake Segraves Sponsor: CineForm Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 153	try manually registering the mcdaac.ax file. go to program files\cineform\prospecthd (if you have prospect hd) and then double click on the mcdaac.ax file. If promted with a 'how to open this file' dialog, select c:\windows\system32\regsvr32.exe. then try converting again. if it doesn't work open a support ticket and we'll troubleshoot from there: Support Center also, we have new builds coming shortly that should eliminate the need to register this component.

September 9th, 2009, 10:39 PM	#3
Graham Hickling Trustee Join Date: May 2004 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 1,669	Thanks Jake. Registered the decoder successfully but it hasn't helped ... I'm reconfiguring things on my systems presently so may hold off filing a ticket until the machines are stable again.