How to install MediaPlayer2 - Updated 07/09/2016

[matt007]

Is there anyway to make mediaplayer2 independent to the skin as I prefer it to look different otherwise it looks like I am playing something from my E2 recordings

 

[nunigaia]

Is there anyway to make mediaplayer2 independent to the skin as I prefer it to look different otherwise it looks like I am playing something from my E2 recordings

No, the mediaplayer2 use the skin you boot on your STB.

best regards
nunigaia

 

[matt007]

What about if I use Enhanced Media Centre? Would that also use the skin of the STB?

 

[ymeknassi]

Hi Guys,
I'm using a Cloud HDD that I access using the DLNA/uPnP plugin. After installing mediaplayer2 I wasn't able to open videos through the plugin anymore. After logging I figured out that DLNA plugin was still looking for the Media Player Classic. Here is an updated plugin where I just changed the name of the media player. Upload it via ftp to /usr/lib/enigma2/python/Plugins/Extensions/DLNABrowser and it will make mediaplayer2 default player for DLNA too.

Thanks a lot for this guide, It makes my life easier as I'm a frequent user of .srt files

 

[Freddie747]

I'm running a Vu+ Solo2 and XMBC, I've recently configured XMBC and have loaded all my content stored on a HDD attached to my router via SAMBA shares. Before and after installing MediaPlayer2 none of my SAMBA shares played - all I get is a blank screen. XMBC seems recognise the files but MediaPlayer2 won't play it and there's no timecode, beginning to end. Oddly enough, if I try and play the same files through DLNA on XMBA they play fine but you cannot parse from DLNA and add then to you TV and Movies section on XMBC and display them properly. As I've spent considerable time loading my SAMBA shares and getting TheMovieDatabase and TVdb to display all the information I'd like to be able to play my files via SAMBA. I've attached a picture as as an example of what I'm seeing when I try to play a file from my TV library. Any help anyone can give me on this matter would be greatly appreciated! I've spent a lot of time on this and don't want it to be for nothing.
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Hi,
Did you get this to work? I have the same problem when I try to play video from SAMBA share. I also get a blank screen in Mediaplayer2 and the video won't start.
/Freddie

 

[radja]

Me too.

Послато са 6037K користећи Тапаток 2

 

[Supermario]

Hi Guys

I installed the Media Player 2 (MP2) as per instructions above in post 1. When I try to play any movie from XBMC addons like MoviesHD and other addons - it starts but no picture (black screen) as shown in post 18 above except Navi-X works fine, of-course without sound.

Now can I delete MP2 and restore to my Classic Media Player?

Tks

 

[nunigaia]

Hi Guys

I installed the Media Player 2 (MP2) as per instructions above in post 1. When I try to play any movie from XBMC addons like MoviesHD and other addons - it starts but no picture (black screen) as shown in post 18 above except Navi-X works fine, of-course without sound.

Now can I delete MP2 and restore to my Classic Media Player?

Tks

If you haven´t maked a copy of your MP_Classic Extensions folder --> Use this files attached to restore your MP Classic:

Unpack the MediaPlayer.zip to a folder on your PC

It will create a folder MEDIAPLAYER and other XBMC

With an FTP tool or DCC ( dreambox control center ) GoTo ( on your STB ):

/usr/lib/enigma2/python/Plugins/Extensions

Upload the folder MEDIAPLAYER to the exact above location ( next screen )



Drop down the extensions folder until you get the XBMC folder

Copy the plugin.py file inside XBMC folder ( zip file ) to XBMC directory.

With this you will get MEDIAPLAYER CLASSIC as default player on XBMC ( too ).

You can now uninstall the MEPLAYER2 --> You´ll loose SubsSupport subtitles

best regards

nunigaia

 

[sergiojess]

I have installed in blackhole 2.1.6
It works but i do not get the reproductor in blackhole menu. I get it only in plugin.
With 2.1.5, i got it on menu/reproductor.
Is there any solution?

 

[sergiojess]

After to install it, the xbmc reduce the screen to 60%. It is not possible to change it to fullscreen.
I have Flashed 2.1.6 and I will wait wit default mediaplayer for a solution.

 

[nunigaia]

After to install it, the xbmc reduce the screen to 60%. It is not possible to change it to fullscreen.
I have Flashed 2.1.6 and I will wait wit default mediaplayer for a solution.

try upload to your STB this plugin.py attached file by ftp ( DCC or Filezilla ) on this location ---> /usr/lib/enigma2/python/Plugins/Extensions/XBMC

Inside the plugin.zip file you´ll find the plugin.py file

best regards
nunigaia

 

[sergiojess]

But is it necesary to install these 3 ipk?
enigma2-plugin-extensions-subssupport_1.5.1_20150320_all.ipk
enigma2-plugin-extensions-mediaplayer2_0.59_20150320_all.ipk
python-xmlrpc_2.7.2-r7.17_mips32el.ipk
Because one of them gave me an error because it was older than the one in blackhole 2.1.6. I do not remember what of them.

 

[nunigaia]

But is it necesary to install these 3 ipk?
enigma2-plugin-extensions-subssupport_1.5.1_20150320_all.ipk
enigma2-plugin-extensions-mediaplayer2_0.59_20150320_all.ipk
python-xmlrpc_2.7.2-r7.17_mips32el.ipk
Because one of them gave me an error because it was older than the one in blackhole 2.1.6. I do not remember what of them.

Install using the latest version ---> http://www.vuplus-community.net/board/threads/external-player-in-xbmc.21286/page-3#post-168930

Don´t upload the plugin.py to your STB on this post!

Copy this one from this post ---> http://www.vuplus-community.net/board/threads/how-to-install-mediaplayer2.22012/page-2#post-173135, as i said.

Follow the order indicated by the guide ---> It will work.

Don´t forget to make a copy of your plugin.py file first --> to any location of your choice.

best regards
nunigaia

 

[sergiojess]

Is this method valid for open blackhole 0.1?

 

[nunigaia]

Is this method valid for open blackhole 0.1?

Yes, but must be modifyed the plugin.py file on xbmc directory to apply MEDIAPLAYER2 as default player on XBMC.

The plugin.py file for XBMC ( ONLY for OPEN BLACKHOLE 0.1 ) must be this one attached.

NOTE: Don´t forget to make a copy of your STB plugin.py original file

Best regards
nunigaia

 

[hisham]

try upload to your STB this plugin.py attached file by ftp ( DCC or Filezilla ) on this location ---> /usr/lib/enigma2/python/Plugins/Extensions/XBMC

Inside the plugin.zip file you´ll find the plugin.py file

best regards
nunigaia

had the same issue and installed your file but still the same problem

 

[nunigaia]

had the same issue and installed your file but still the same problem

Please post the version of Blackhole or Open BlackHole you are using, and post with more details your trouble. Mediaplayer2 is working great on XBMC, playing local movies files, the plugin.py file is not the same regarding several image versions.

best regards
nunigaia

 

[hisham]

Please post the version of Blackhole or Open BlackHole you are using, and post with more details your trouble. Mediaplayer2 is working great on XBMC, playing local movies files, the plugin.py file is not the same regarding several image versions.

best regards
nunigaia

using open blackhole for solo2
issue now is both xbmc in a small window and not able to read file over network

 

[nunigaia]

using open blackhole for solo2
issue now is both xbmc in a small window and not able to read file over network

Use this plugin.py file on your STB ---> http://www.vuplus-community.net/board/threads/how-to-install-mediaplayer2.22012/page-2#post-174164

It should make MEDIAPLAYER2 as your default player on XBMC ( Open Blackhole 0.1 ).

Note: You must install previously:

1) - Python dependencies
2) - Subssuport for subtitles
3) - Mediaplayer2

Versions:

python-xmlrpc_2.7.2-r7.17_mips32el.ipk ( Not needed ) - Already on IMAGE OBH.01
python-difflib_2.7.3-r5.3.9_mips32el.ipk

subssupport v1.5.2 beta update3

Mediaplayer2 v.059 ( requires subsupport >= v1.5.1 )

Link to files downloads ---> http://www.vuplus-community.net/board/threads/external-player-in-xbmc.21286/page-3#post-168930

You don´t need to install the Ubuntu TTF fonts.

best regards
nunigaia

 

[Tony il Capo]

Thanks for the instructions and files
It works with no problems on my Duo2 (BH 2.1.6)