Etymonix SoftReel codec is a faster than real-time MPEG-2 video decoder optimized for single-core and multi-core systems.

It enables smooth high-quality playback of native MPEG-2 SD and HD video streams in DVB applications, Windows Media Player and other DirectShow-compatible products.

SoftReel's robust design makes it resilient to video stream errors. It has been tested on a wide range of x86 processors and Windows operating systems.

Key features:
-MPEG2
-codec enables watching digital satellite TV in popular DVB applications such as ProgDVB, DVBViewer, DVBDream, MyTheatre and AltDVB
-Plays MPEG2
-files in a wide range of media players
-Perfect for sharing and viewing files recorded by various MPEG2
-camcorders such as JVC Everio
-Can be used for kiosks, digital signage, presentations, and much more
-DirectShow filter allows developers to easily add MPEG2
-video playback to custom applications
-Compatible with ISO/IEC 138182 (
-MPEG2
-video) and ISO/IEC 111722 (
-MPEG1
-video) International Standards
-Decodes MPEG2
-standard
-definition (SD) and high
-definition (HD) video streams up to 1920x1152, including:
-DVB broadcast feeds (4:2:0 and 4:2:2)
-All 18 ATSC formats (LDTV, SDTV, EDTV, HDTV)
-Unencrypted DVDs with MPEG2
-audio (a third
-party audio decoder is required for AC3
-audio)
-HDV streams (a third
-party MPEG2
-parser may be required)
-MPEG1
-video
-Super Video CD (SVCD), China Video Disc (CVD) and Video CD (VCD)
-File types: MPG, VOB, DAT, M2P, M2V, etc
-Supports all chroma formats (4:2:0, 4:2:2 and 4:4:4)
-Exceptional video quality achieved using highly precise computations
-Real
-time playback of 1920x1080 HD video streams on fast x86 processors
-Optimized for multi
-processors, up to 4 cores
-Software
-only solution does not require additional hardware
-Optimized for MMX/SSE/SSE2
-Frame
-accurate seeking within AVI files
-Configurable user settings
-User
-friendly one
-click setup program

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