2014-12-18, 00:58
(2014-12-17, 22:43)aptalca Wrote: The projector won't switch to 3d automatically for hsbs because hsbs files are no different than regular 1080p files in terms of resolution. The projector simply cannot tell the difference (I hear some high end equipment do image analysis to determine hsbs or hou but they are rare and very expensive) the only way xbmc can tell if it's 3d is either by filename or certain tags. The projector does not get any of those, it just gets a 1080p video signal. You have to manually turn 3d on and select sbs or ou.
Frame packed 3d is different in terms of resolution. The vertical resolution is a little more than twice as much compared to 1080p and that's how the projector can tell that it's 3d frame packed and switch output automatically.
My dad's Panasonic plasma changes to 3D automatically for HSBS after a short time "analyzing" the image. The projector I'm using is a Panasonic PTAE8000. Both are/were Panny's top of the line units at the same time. If one switches, the other should as well. this works when playing SBS files through any media player in full screen regardless of their naming tags or through broadcast TV when all that's actually getting to the TV is a 1080p signal.
Framepacked 3D (MVC) isn't twice the vertical resolution. It's 1920x1080 times 2 frames. It also contains data that will trigger the display to 3D mode automatically.
I have to play with the computer's settings and ensure the HDMI cable isn't an issue to get things to work, as well as sort out the issues with Stereoscopic player and the various AMD drivers and codecs to get it working. I've had it all set up on my Dad's TV and the only complaint is the time it takes the TV to initialize the 3D switch during CE when the first 3D intro video comes on.