How to use iView (ABC Australia) downloaders

[Yansky]

Originally Posted by KSV

that blog mentions wrong command line to compile rtmpdump for mac. correct command line should be

make SYS=darwin

not

make SYS=posix

which is for linux. using correct command will automatically set the correct options for mac.

Woops, thanks. Fixed: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2067588/rtmp...l-PolarSSL.zip

[Yansky]

I've updated the iViewFox Firefox extension: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/fir...wfox/versions/

[Stream Ripper]

Originally Posted by Yansky

I've updated the iViewFox Firefox extension: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/fir...wfox/versions/

Awesome thanks!

[coolforcats]

I am having trouble with the iview(ABC) downloader 1.3.6 running on Firefox 8.0.1 and Mac OSX 10.5.8. The Dialog Box doesn't allow me to enter file type (it's empty) and rather than a download, it just creates a text file. Also the add-on icon doesn't appear in the bottom right hand of the status bar. Any suggestions?

[Core Share]

Hello,

I have a query about iViewNapper output files and hardware media players.

I have had it recommended to me that Videolan VLC is the best media player for the iViewNapper output files.

However I was wondering what a recommended hardware media player (for playing back onb a TV) would be?

Currently I have a WD TV (1st Gen) Media Player running B-Rad's WDLXTV firmware, however it refuses to play *.MP4 from iViewNapper.

If any of the suggested/recommended media players can also play *.MKV files with compressed headers that would be a welcome added bonus!

Any assistance most gratefully apprised, thank you.

[servalan]

Originally Posted by Core Share

I have had it recommended to me that Videolan VLC is the best media player for the iViewNapper output files.

I have found that the easiest, most future proof solution to be a laptop with a HDMI connection connected directly to the TV. The laptop sees the TV as a giant monitor. Run VLC on the laptop as your media player. HDMI laptops can be found for not much more money than some media players.

[Yansky]

Originally Posted by Core Share

Hello,

I have a query about iViewNapper output files and hardware media players.

I have had it recommended to me that Videolan VLC is the best media player for the iViewNapper output files.

However I was wondering what a recommended hardware media player (for playing back onb a TV) would be?

Currently I have a WD TV (1st Gen) Media Player running B-Rad's WDLXTV firmware, however it refuses to play *.MP4 from iViewNapper.

If any of the suggested/recommended media players can also play *.MKV files with compressed headers that would be a welcome added bonus!

Any assistance most gratefully apprised, thank you.

If you "unwrap" the mp4 file that you downloaded with iviewNapper, it should play properly.

There are a variety of ways to do this; I wrote a firefox extension if you wanna try that out:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2067588/flvu...0.3-fx-mac.xpi
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2067588/flvu...fx-windows.xpi

FLVUnContainer Instructions: Once installed, select the tools menu in Firefox and then select Run FLVuncontainer and then select the file to unwrap and then where to save the unwrapped file to.

[Core Share]

@servalan: Yes, thank you, that would be the most astute solution I do agree, but I have to factor in intended users, so a black box solution is required.

@Yansky: Thank you very much, that worked a treat! The converted file plays happily on my WDTV(V1)/WDLXTV unit. Had to install a 9.0 FF alongside my customary 3.6.x FF - but that is why profiles were invented.

[TerryK]

Originally Posted by servalan

I have found that the easiest, most future proof solution to be a laptop with a HDMI connection connected directly to the TV. The laptop sees the TV as a giant monitor. Run VLC on the laptop as your media player. HDMI laptops can be found for not much more money than some media players.

I tend to agree, with my old laptop & would just connect the video output to my HD recorder..only hassle being the cable.
But the new laptop is different so thought I would get a media player well to be honest it would have been easier to hook up the new laptop as it plays all types of media, works with SBS on demand & ABC Iview without stuffing around.

Looks like I will have to admit defeat (wife was right about wasting money on the black box) & go with a cable.
All this stuffing around downloading & converting to use does my head in.
BTW the files/ programs I downloaded from the ABC work a treat on the media player if only that could be done with all the videos on the site I would be happy.

Cheers Terry

[TerryK]

Originally Posted by TerryK

I tend to agree, with my old laptop & would just connect the video output to my HD recorder..only hassle being the cable.
But the new laptop is different so thought I would get a media player well to be honest it would have been easier to hook up the new laptop as it plays all types of media, works with SBS on demand & ABC Iview without stuffing around.

Looks like I will have to admit defeat (wife was right about wasting money on the black box) & go with a cable.
All this stuffing around downloading & converting to use does my head in.
BTW the files/ programs I downloaded from the ABC work a treat on the media player if only that could be done with all the videos on the site I would be happy.

Cheers Terry

Think I just found a way for the iview to work, just ordered a av cable for the wifes Ipad...hook it up to my HD recorder & it should work.
Fingers crossed, Terry