![]() Which is important for those who prefer to let the PC decode and output LPCM, at least in the Ultra version of PDVD 11 and when using HDMI. We were able to confirm that 7.1 DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD maintain channel fidelity using the eight channel sample files found on the Spears & Munsil HD Benchmark. Having flushed out some areas of improvement, we should also point out that one area where PDVD 11 handles audio and SRT better–enabling stream selection for supported audio formats and both external and embedded SRT subtitles in non-disc based media. Everyone else will need to get familiar with this setting, you will be using it a lot. Also, to make matters worse as the application includes better support for other video file formats the behavior adds a nuance where M2TS files that contain HD audio will only bit stream core, and MKV files will only play audio as PCM–f anything else is selected no audio tracks will be found.Īll that said, PDVD has always been strongest with BD playback so many users, including myself, can just set it to output HD audio the first time and it will not be a problem because we will use other applications for the other formats. The output format then reverts to standard bit streaming and does not change back when appropriate. ![]() The problem is that after making this selection, it is only sticky until playing something where that output format is not supported (like a DVD). Now this is not an issue per se, but the option for HD audio bit streaming is not available until initiating playback for a BD (the only media type PDVD 11 will bit stream HD audio from). When first installed the standalone player defaults to PCM output. Like AutoPlay, the way PDVD 11 handles audio formats is less than optimal for most home theater PC (HTPC) users with an audio video receiver (AVR). While many users may appreciate the convenience of this behavior, I would prefer an option during the installation process not only because I set all my AutoPlays to “Do Nothing” but because it sometimes leads to weird issues where PDVD will launch underneath Windows Media Center (WMC). Unfortunately, one annoyance that has not changed is PDVD’s insistence on grabbing all of the available AutoPlay handlers. While a small annoyance to just make the dialog go away, it does make the application friendlier for the rest of the family as I no longer have to show them how to dismiss it every thirty days (or so). ![]() The ability to not need to register and not get nagged about is a welcome change in the initial experience compared to earlier versions of the product. Because of this we asked CyberLink for some clarification, and as it turns out after reviewing the legality they are able to confirm that the feature was intentional and permanent unless standards/specifications change–let’s collectively touch wood and hope that does not happen. Yes, the most surprising feature included in PDVD 11 is one that was stripped from an earlier revision through an update. ![]() While PDVD 11 looks the same there are some significant differences lurking beneath the skin, most notably the return of BDMV (Blu-ray folders) playback. Taking a first look at the standalone application, PowerDVD 11’s roots are quite evident with little significant change in the layout and presentation of the user interface (UI) compared to previous versions. We did not have a long time to play with PowerDVD 11 so this is will be part review and part product guide as we explore it together. With PDVD 10 already a solid product we were not expecting a revolutionary shift in the Blu-ray (BD) playback software, so the rather evolutionary changes brought to the updated application including better 3D support, a richer media experience outside of its core BD and DVD playback, and updated device support were very much in line with expectations. Spring is here, so as usual it is time for CyberLink to release an updated version of PowerDVD (PDVD) making this number 11.
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