how to: vlc player to dreambox

[trent1579]

hi guys,

setting up vlc player and dreambox can sometimes be tricky,with these simple tips you should overcome any difficulties.

im using dm800 hd
gemini 5.1 ssl 82

vlc player on my pc is 0.9.6 version older/newer versions for windows can be found here
Index of /pub/videolan/vlc/

install vlc player on your pc select custom install and select all boxes and close program for now.

now lets install vlc client plugin on dreambox
vlc client (dreambox plugin) is provided in rar below, download,extract and send IPK file to tmp folder using dcc e2,find the tmp folder on using dreambox and install ipk and reboot,vlc will now be in plugins

or simply use ts panel or tunisiasat this may be easier for newbies not familiar with manual ftp set up

set up the vlc plugin on your dreambox
press green button
select vlc
press green button (add server)
server address: pc ip address
movie directory :change to folder on your pc where your movies are kept Example c:/movies
press ok
press blue button (set default)

now open vlc player on your pc/laptop
select tools
preferences
input/codecs
change server default port to 8080
save and close

select tools
select web interface ( you should always select web interface first before using the dreambox vlc plugin)this will stop crash log green screen on gemini image

you should be now set up.

select green button
select vlc
you should now see movie folder on pc
use the ok button on remote to select files
dont use blue button (play video)

* you will need to select web interface everytime you start vlc on your pc/laptop before using vlc plugin on dreambox

*you control the movie fast foward rewind pause etc via the controls on your vlc control panel on the pc/laptop and not on the dreambox remote