What is a decoder, which ones do I need, and where do I get them?
A combination of audio decoders and video decoders are required for you to watch live tv and recordings. In simplistic terms, decoders take compressed audio/video frames, and decompresses them into audio samples for sending to the speakers, or video frames for displaying on the screen.
NextPVR is a non-commerical application, and ships without any decoders installed, since these would cost $$$ for me to legally license and distribute. Instead, NextPVR will make use of decoders you already have on your system. Some of these are supplied with Windows, some come from other applications you have installed, some are downloaded from Internet sources.
Below is info on what decoders you need and recommendations, the TL;DR answer: install the LAV decoders from HERE, then go to the Settings->Decoders screen, and set everything to the LAV decoders
It depends on the country you're in, the television system you're using, and sometimes the device you use. If you don't have a decoder you require, NextPVR will tell you what type of decoder it's missing. Here are some example decoder requirements for common user groups:
Characters may stop speaking, or subtitles may flash empty.
The "Baldur's Gate 3 Language Pack v4.1.1.3630146-RUNE Exclusive" is a specific utility released by the scene group RUNE, designed for use with their version of the game's release.
Enter the . This is not your typical Steam Workshop download. This is a specialized, community-sourced localization archive designed to bridge the gap between Larian’s official patches and the advanced needs of power users.
Because Baldur's Gate 3 relies on massive scripts comprising over a million words, the localization packages contain extensive subtitle and interface translations. The standard language pack arrays for this build version include support for: English. baldurs gate 3 language pack v4 1 1 3630146rune exclusive
Change the and hit OK to trigger the background update.
: This indicates an infrastructure mismatch. If you moved GOG-specific files into a RUNE Steam structure, it will crash. Verify you didn't accidentally overwrite the main engine files in your \bin\ directory.
The Baldur's Gate 3 Language Pack v4 1 1 3630146 Rune Exclusive is a software package designed to provide language support for the game. It contains translations, localization data, and other resources necessary to render the game's text, audio, and other content in a specific language. This language pack is an essential component for players who prefer to play the game in a language other than the default English. Characters may stop speaking, or subtitles may flash empty
Choose "Yes" or "Overwrite" when asked to replace existing files.
: Copy the language folder from your extracted pack (e.g., "English", "French", "Russian") and paste it into the Localization folder . Modify the Config File :
: This pack specifically targets the v4.1.1.3630146 build of Baldur's Gate 3 . File Size : Approximately 177.78 MB . This is not your typical Steam Workshop download
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In many cases, users must also edit a configuration file (like language.lsx ) using a text editor to set the "value" to their desired language. Why "Exclusive"?
NextPVR is a 32bit application so will only see 32bit decoders on the machine. It can't see 64bit decoders, so these will not be listed.
NextPVR's decoder settings only apply to Live TV, and the playback of .ts recordings. For playback of other file types, like .mkv/.mp4/.avi, it's left to Windows to decide what decoders etc are used during playback. Installing LAV from HERE will often resolve issues with playback of these other file types.