[Guide] Streaming PMP Video's to PSP

[DeMoN X]

I'm going to make a quick guide on this, Since you can now stream PMP video's on PMP , And it works great i've already tested this myself.

Its quite hard to get up and running since http://www.optixx.org/ , Does not explain how to use it well, So i'll make an easy guide.

PMP Mod M4g3
February 19th, 2006

Little update:

* Moved Controller polling to gobal Kernel Thread
* HOME Button works now to stop the app

Download Link (Newest Version) : Goto http://optixx.org/ and find the Newest binary posted on the site.

Guide by DeMoN X :

You will need :

Microsoft Installer 2.0
Python 2.4.2 - http://www.python.org/ftp/python/2.4.2/python-2.4.2.msi

Install Python 2.4.2 (You might need Microsoft Installer 2.0 to install it) Once installed make a folder called C:/Movies and place any PMP Files you have there. (Note: The filename of the pmp cant have spaces.)

Now you need to edit the pmp.ini , And change :

# Net Io Config
[net]

con	    = 0;   
enabled	    = 1;
uri	    = 192.168.0.100:3333; 
debug	    = 1;

To your PC's LAN IP address.

You might need to edit the first variable (con) in the ini to specify what connection you need to use -

Example :

Con = 0 (First Connection)
Con = 1 (Second Connection) Etc..

Save your modifed pmp.ini , and put the PMPMOD on your memory stick.
Next, double-click on pmp_server.py.

A DOS box will appear that means the server is running it should look something like this (Don't worry about the DOS Box being blank thats normal, When you run stream from PMP-Mod text will appear in the Box)

PMP Server Running (Depending on Version, May show text or not.)




PMP Server Streaming


Now run PMPMod on your PSP. and you can now stream any PMP files you have in 'C:/Movies' on your PSP.

Another Note: make sure you have a .pmp (any) file in your ms0:/PSP/Video if you don't you will get an error when starting PMPMod

In some cases a static connection is needed for PMP to work.

Triangle to exit PMP, Instead of home.

Extra Info :

Static Connection - HOW TO :

Make a connection using automatic then make another connection (this will be the static IP) and scan it and enter your IP Manually..Example:"192.16 8.0.55" and put your subnet mask and default router and your primary DNS. Save it and launch the PMP.

Thanks to NEvolution
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Since not everybody prefers to place their videos in "C:/Movies", here's a guide to changing the folder destination.

1. Right click "pmp_server.py"
2. Choose "Edit with IDLE"
3. Find the code:

if platform.system() == 'Windows':
ROOT="C:\Movies"
else:
ROOT="C:\Movies"

and replace the bolded text to your prefered folder location.
4. Save and exit. The folder is now changed.

Also, in order to make a 0kb .pmp file, create a new text document and rename the extension ".txt" to ".pmp".
If you don't see the ".txt" at the end of the text document, go to any open Folder window and go to:
Tools > Folder options... > View > uncheck "Hide extensions for known filetypes"
The extension will now appear and you can change it to ".pmp".

If your doing something wrong PMP look's something like this :



Check over the guide to see if you've missed out on anything.

Thanks to NEvolution , omnirage and other's for the helping out with the guide.

[omnirage]

FYI you might need to edit the first variable in the ini too...to specify what connection you need to use. Good work DemonX.

I've fixed the skin.tga to reflect the triangle buttons use. Those like me who need it perfect grab it here .

[DeMoN X]

Originally Posted by omnirage

FYI you might need to edit the first variable in the ini too...to specify what connection you need to use. Good work DemonX.

I've fixed the skin.tga to reflect the triangle buttons use. Those like me who need it perfect grab it here .

Thanks , I'll add that in the guide as well.

[Realn0whereman]

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[DeMoN X]

Originally Posted by realn0whereman

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I've already spoke to a mod about it. But its up to them if they want to make it a sticky or not.

[NEvolution]

Since not everybody prefers to place their videos in "C:/Movies", here's a guide to changing the folder destination.

1. Right click "pmp_server.py"
2. Choose "Edit with IDLE"
3. Find the code:

if platform.system() == 'Windows':
ROOT="C:\Movies"
else:
ROOT="C:\Movies"

and replace the bolded text to your prefered folder location.
4. Save and exit. The folder is now changed.

Also, in order to make a 0kb .pmp file, create a new text document and rename the extension ".txt" to ".pmp".
If you don't see the ".txt" at the end of the text document, go to any open Folder window and go to:
Tools > Folder options... > View > uncheck "Hide extensions for known filetypes"
The extension will now appear and you can change it to ".pmp".

[DeMoN X]

Originally Posted by NEvolution

Since not everybody prefers to place their videos in "C:/Movies", here's a guide to changing the folder destination.

Thanks , Added to main guide and i've given credit where needed.

[muratcan]

thanks a ton for that guide. Ill be trying the new PMP out tommorow when my mate bring his 1.5 round.

[mm91187]

will this work with v2.6 ?

[DeMoN X]

Originally Posted by mm91187

will this work with v2.6 ?

No, It only works with 3.00

[hcl404]

PMPMod only works with 1.5(1.0 maybe?). The only real downside

I hope in future versions there will be support for buffering unless that is already implemented. They can still improve on that of course.

[Porkape]

I have been trying to get this working for 2 days now still no luck. I have been doing just as it says in the guide. I downloaded Python for WinXP. I have a static IP for both my PC and PSP (PSPRadio works fine), I opened up port 3333 (TCP/UDP), 5 movies in ROOT c:/Movies have no spaces in their names, 0KB PMP file in ms0:PSP/VIDEO, edited the .ini properly with my only connection and since my root is the same as pmp_server.py I didn't change anything there. Now I moved the folders (PMPMODM4g3 and PMPMODM4g1%) to the PSP and PMP server is on my desktop (does this location matter?). When I run the server the command line box pops up and says "PMP Server by Optixx" and ROOT=C:/Movies". Then when I launch PMP Mod on the PSP it says "netiouri=192.168.1.112:3 333, netioenabled=1, netiocon=0, netiodebug=1, Connecting to Access point …, connection state 0 of , connection state 2 of 4". After this point the PSP freezes and I have to pop out the battery to reset it. Anyone else remember seeing this screen at any point and how they fixed it? I'll take any help. Thank you.

[omnirage]

Back when I was doing stuff wrong I got a flat blue screen. No text or anything.

You don't really have a space splitting your port number in the ini file, right? And you're positive the ip/port you opened up in your router matches the one in the ini?

[Porkape]

Originally Posted by omnirage

Back when I was going stuff wrong I got a flat blue screen. No text or anything.

You don't really have a space splitting your port number in the ini file, right? And you're positive the ip/port you opened up in your router matches the one in the ini?

I too was getting the blue screen until the update yesterday. No space in the port number for some reason I can't edit it correctly in the reply. The port is 3333 in both the ini and my router.

[omnirage]

Garbage...I don't have any idea what could be wrong on your end.

No idea if this will help you, but make sure you IP Address and Default Router are the same in your static config.

Edit: Don't think that last bit matters. OI put in my real ip and it worked.

[ll-llellzSp/\w//\\//]

Hey i need some help with this. I've been following the guide twice and i can't see where i'm messing up. I get that blue screen with the same results as Porkape.

I can't even get my pmp videos to show up

First i tried creating the folder in the C drive called "Movies" and placed 4 videos there, nothing.

Then i tried the method of re-directing the program to where i have my videos which was "C:\My Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\PMP Videos"

then i saved it and started pmp_server...it gave me the DOS box but it didnt look like the one in the picture...it looked like this:

######################### ######################### ##

#Pmp Server by www.Optixx.org
######################### ######################### ##

ROOT='C:\My Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\PMP Videos'
_


Not 1 video shows up. Anybody know what i might be doing wrong? please help. I really wanna try this thing. Thanks in advance.

[snmbondagefreak]

Well, I seem to be having the same problem as everyone else except when I start the server, nothing comes up!!! I just see that blinking _ thing like a normal dos box. I didn't touch anything. I still have the directory as C:\Movies. I put a pmp video in there too. I changed the location to see what would happen and still nothing. Maybe the server is faulty? I don't know. I also get stuck on connection 2 of 4 like everyone else. Maybe this is because the server isn't running but I don't know about that either. My pc and psp have a static ip so yea. Someone please help!!!

Edit: Ah great now it figures. I just post this and then download the file from his site and then I actually get something on the server. I get the same thing the other guy got that just says the name of it and who its by and the directory but no movies are showing up!!

[omnirage]

^ My server doesn't display anything either. It only displays things when stuff is actually requested by it from PMP. It's normal.

[NEvolution]

I'll give the new release with the bug fixes a try when I get home.
Hopefully I'll be able to solve some of your problems.
But in the meantime, my procrastination has lead me to cram a 5 chapter summary due tomorrow and I'm on the first chapter =S.

[snmbondagefreak]

Hmm. Great well now none of my videos are showing up. I got it to connect and everything is ok but the videos don't show up!! :sad:

[dHAPPY]

OMFG Streaming Team America!

[omnirage]

Before the last update I was able to "connect" while it still wasn't showing any videos. I played with my IP settings, and after it connected again the videos were there. Check your connection settings.

[Harker]

As soon as I get this to work, all I'll ever need is my 32 MB stick, lol. :mrgreen: I can't wait to try it!
Edit: Ok, I got it to work, and it was a lot easier than I thought it would be...except, the dang video skips every 2 seconds. Is there any way to fix this?

[omnirage]

lol, I know. I just bought a 2gb too.

[Dee]

Lower the bitrate to 576 @ 23fps and 128 audio..I encoded al ma video to that n it run smooth like a baby's bum.

[Harker]

Originally Posted by shindee

Lower the bitrate to 576 @ 23fps and 128 audio..I encoded al ma video to that n it run smooth like a baby's bum.

I'm trying that now...damn that video takes a long time to encode.

[Dee]

yea man that what i hate. Y cant the program play original avi ,mpg,mov file. Itta be better that way so we dunt have to encode all the darn time. But still Great program OPTIXX!!!

[Porkape]

Ok, I solved my problem. Can't believe I didn't think of it earlier. All I had to do was start up the PMP Mod on the PSP first before starting up the pmp_server.py. No more frozen screens and it works as promised. I hope it helps the few of you who were having the same isssue as me. Peace.

[Harker]

Okay, I just spent an hour and a half encoding a movie at the settings shindee said, but it still skips all the time. It's unwatchable. I have no idea what the problem is...I'm pretty sure it's not my internet connection; I have a really fast cable connection, and I'm usually right next to my wireless router...any idea what could be wrong? I'll try encoding a 3 minute video and screw around with the settings a bit.

[NEvolution]

Have you opened the port on your router so that there are absolutely no barriers to slow down the transfer of the video?