[bona]

Hello hdmkv,

I don't know, if you can test this, but does the HiMedia Q10pro support Live-TV?

[hdmkv]

Sure, via Kodi and HDHomeRun add-on, I'm playing ATSC mpeg2 fine. Also tried the HDHomeRun app off Google play. I didn't pay particular attention to deinterlacing and others aspects of live TV rendering closely however. With locally saved mpeg2 and H.264, Q10 does mostly well. Just can't play C-band 4:2:2 type stuff, but that's satellite.

[wrxtasy]

hdmkv, Attach a Keyboard and hit the "O" codec Key and tell us pls what decoder is being used when watching Interlaced content ?

I would like to know if its inferior Bob Software (ff-mpeg) or Hardware deinterlacing ?
The Video OSD settings will also give it away. If the Video deinterlacing options Pop up that indicates Software deinterlacing.

[Drag0nFly]

The Q10 is starting to look quite attractive indeed.. Some quick questions–

1. How user-configurable is the Android OS on it? I.e, can you add custom commands to its bootup sequence (/etc/rc.local equivalent?) Prob. a silly question, but I am mostly used to standalone boxes.
2. Are there any options for caching of video streams, e.g via .kodi/userdata/advancedsettings.xml – in order to avoid i/o starvation?
(That is; if

Code:

<buffermode>1</buffermode>

+

Code:

<readbufferfactor>20.0</readbufferfactor>
<cachemembuffersize>638860800</cachemembuffersize>

are set will the himedia wrapper honor those? Obviously those settings are for a system w/ much more onboard RAM than the Q10.)

3. And lastly, are people happy with the stock remote? Too bad it isn't backlit though, and having the option to use a bluetooth remote would increase reception
significantly. (a matter of preference I know, but I have the media box in an adjacent room)

[looun]

The Q10 is starting to look quite attractive indeed.. Some quick questions–

1. How user-configurable is the Android OS on it? I.e, can you add custom commands to its bootup sequence (/etc/rc.local equivalent?) Prob. a silly question, but I am mostly used to standalone boxes.
2. Are there any options for caching of video streams, e.g via .kodi/userdata/advancedsettings.xml – in order to avoid i/o starvation?
(That is; if

Code:

<buffermode>1</buffermode>

+

Code:

<readbufferfactor>20.0</readbufferfactor>
<cachemembuffersize>638860800</cachemembuffersize>

are set will the himedia wrapper honor those? Obviously those settings are for a system w/ much more onboard RAM than the Q10.)

3. And lastly, are people happy with the stock remote? Too bad it isn't backlit though, and having the option to use a bluetooth remote would increase reception
significantly. (a matter of preference I know, but I have the media box in an adjacent room)

1) You can use this hack http://www.android-mediaplayer.de/index....a-Q5-3D4k/ EDIT: NO first firmware not have adb over tcp enable
2) No, why do you need more "caching of video streams"?
3) you can use hicontrol wherever there is wifi , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdyMFE4VV3A

[Drag0nFly]

1. Thanks for the input (& the script)–so I guess there is no direct ssh access to the box? Bummer.

2. I don't need 'more' caching of video, I just need 'some' caching. The reason I am asking this is that even with locally-attached storage you will occasionally risk stutter at some point when viewing full-bitrate streams, unless your NFS server is 100% idle doing nothing else or you have a dedicated (overpriced/low capacity) NAS box. This was the case for my internal SATA disks as well as a RAID5 enclosure.

3. No wifi-so not an option. Anyone tried connecting a PS3 remote to it? I know Kodi supports it, but it needed some tweaking with LIRC/bdremote-ng.

[dacica]

Hy guys,

Futeko just updated their Q5 Pro page with images of the new unit.
That's the one I follow considering that I want to stream media from server via wired lan.
Looks good.

[looun]

1. Thanks for the input (& the script)–so I guess there is no direct ssh access to the box? Bummer.

2. I don't need 'more' caching of video, I just need 'some' caching. The reason I am asking this is that even with locally-attached storage you will occasionally risk stutter at some point when viewing full-bitrate streams, unless your NFS server is 100% idle doing nothing else or you have a dedicated (overpriced/low capacity) NAS box. This was the case for my internal SATA disks as well as a RAID5 enclosure.

3. No wifi-so not an option. Anyone tried connecting a PS3 remote to it? I know Kodi supports it, but it needed some tweaking with LIRC/bdremote-ng.

1) why do you need ssh access? it's not a smartphone or NAS
2) i not understand, i am not ever issues about caching also when i playback a full 3d ISO with old NAS with fast ethernet( 10mb/s ).
3) hicontrol APP is more better remote control ever try and it's free , you can control q10 without turn on TV. Why you need PS3 remote?

[noggin]

1. Thanks for the input (& the script)–so I guess there is no direct ssh access to the box? Bummer.

2. I don't need 'more' caching of video, I just need 'some' caching. The reason I am asking this is that even with locally-attached storage you will occasionally risk stutter at some point when viewing full-bitrate streams, unless your NFS server is 100% idle doing nothing else or you have a dedicated (overpriced/low capacity) NAS box. This was the case for my internal SATA disks as well as a RAID5 enclosure.

3. No wifi-so not an option. Anyone tried connecting a PS3 remote to it? I know Kodi supports it, but it needed some tweaking with LIRC/bdremote-ng.

1) why do you need ssh access? it's not a smartphone or NAS

SSH makes a lot of stuff easier. You need to make a quick .xml file change - then you can just SSH in and run nano. If you have SSH you usually also have SCP so it's easier to transfer files across, edit larger things on a PC and send them back again, all without having to touch a USB stick.

[OlivierQC]

Hello HDMKV,

do you find another bugs since your review April 16 2016 ?

i am so disappointed about the new Q5 pro's design, I going to order the Q10 pro the next week.

[mikebzh44]

SSH makes a lot of stuff easier. You need to make a quick .xml file change - then you can just SSH in and run nano. If you have SSH you usually also have SCP so it's easier to transfer files across, edit larger things on a PC and send them back again, all without having to touch a USB stick.

For editing files on my Android box, I have simply add a FTP server apps and I can edit XML or whatever with WinSCP on my Windows laptop

[hdmkv]

Hello HDMKV,

do you find another bugs since your review April 16 2016 ?

i am so disappointed about the new Q5 pro's design, I going to order the Q10 pro the next week.

As part of beta-test group, we have brought 20+ issues/bugs to HiMedia's attention. Around 5 were closed, fixed. Those 20+ that remain aren't all serious... I'd say maybe around 5-7 are 'medium' to 'high' priority. It will take some time.

[looun]

hdmkv, Attach a Keyboard and hit the "O" codec Key and tell us pls what decoder is being used when watching Interlaced content ?

I would like to know if its inferior Bob Software (ff-mpeg) or Hardware deinterlacing ?
The Video OSD settings will also give it away. If the Video deinterlacing options Pop up that indicates Software deinterlacing.

Kodi report :
h.264 = dc: amc-h264(S)
mpeg2 = dc:ff-mepg2video

SMPC report:
dc: amc-h264


i not understand the "S", which is the difference amc-h264 vs amc-h264(S)?

[hdmkv]

HiMedia has posted the latest firmware for Q10 Pro here, but don't get excited yet, as it's the shipping firmware. But, the flip-eyes 3D fix at least should be in the next firmware.

[wrxtasy]

hdmkv, Attach a Keyboard and hit the "O" codec Key and tell us pls what decoder is being used when watching Interlaced content ?

I would like to know if its inferior Bob Software (ff-mpeg) or Hardware deinterlacing ?
The Video OSD settings will also give it away. If the Video deinterlacing options Pop up that indicates Software deinterlacing.

Kodi report :
h.264 = dc: amc-h264(S)
mpeg2 = dc:ff-mepg2video

SMPC report:
dc: amc-h264


i not understand the "S", which is the difference amc-h264 vs amc-h264(S)?

As expected for Android, not as good as RPi (hybrid), AMLogic or Intel quality Hardware deinterlacing...

S stands for surface I believe, beyond that I've never seen an explanation of the differences between the two.