Choppy playback from HTPC - all players and file types (1 Viewer)

[erew99]

Hi everyone,
I recently built a HTPC running Windows 7 and Windows Media Center.

It is connected to my Sony AVR (STRDH520).

The playback I see is choppy. I'm not sure if I need to change anything in Windows 7, such as the hz of the monitor...

The TV is a Sony XBR9 (http://store.sony.com/p/KDL-52XBR9/en/p/KDL52XBR9#specifications).

Seems like the video plays well for a few seconds, then appears to drop frames... so I see smooth playback, then jerk forward.

Any idea what I can do? I don't think it is a codec issue (Shark's 007 codec pack).

 

[Parker Clack]

How are connecting your HTPC to your Sony? Via HDMI? What is your CPU rated at? How much RAM?
What video card are you using?

 

[mattCR]

CPU & Video Card + where you are playing back from are all things that need to be considered.

 

[erew99]

Connecting the HTPC via HDMI.
CPU = i7 3770RAM = 8GB DDR3 1600MHz
GPU = HD 7970

I figured out the issue and wanted to post back in case someone else has problems.

Looks like the video can be fixed by using CATALYST CONTROL CENTER - enabling the 'smooth playback' feature.

For audio I edited a registry entry. This article has the solution: http://www.overclock.net/t/1386403/newest-13-4-13-5-catalyst-causing-stuttering-audio-thru-hdmi-fix

I used post # 2.
Open the registry (start run regedit)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetContro lVideo{XXXX...}0000( 'XXXX' means device number. There are several device number folder and u should find 'AdapterDesc' in 0000 folder which key value is 'amd radeon HD 7XXX Series'. )At that '0000' folder, Change 'PP_SclkDeepSleepDisable REG_DWORD' value 0 to 1.and reboot!

You should search the entire registry (using the find feature) for "PP_SclkDeepSleepDisable". Whatever you find, edit the 0 to a 1.