[Solved] PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

mancalledhero 21 Jun 2011 03:33

Hey everyone

I'm using PlayOn!X r4824 and I have RSS and Optware packs installed. I have music and movies that have Korean, Japanese, etc. characters in their filenames and I was wondering if I can get the fonts to display correctly on this firmware. I attempted this method

http://www.patriotmemory.com/forums/showthread.php?2871-other-firmware-on-PBO&p=22655#post22655

but I noticed that I didn't have the available space in /usr/local/etc. Is there another way I can accomplish this?

Edit: Is there a way to increase the size of /usr/local/etc in this firmware? According to Infosite, it's only 8MB on my PBO, whereas in the link above, it's 60 MB.

Disk usage

Filesystem                Size      Used Available Use% Mounted on
/dev/root                78.6M     72.9M      5.7M  93% /
/dev/mtdblock/2           8.0M      1.6M      6.4M  20% /usr/local/etc
/dev/rd/0                40.0K     40.0K         0 100% /mnt/rd
/dev/scsi/host0/bus0/target0/lun0/part1
                        148.6G    114.5G     34.0G  77% /tmp/hdd/volumes/HDD1
/dev/scsi/host0/bus0/target0/lun0/part3
                        151.9M     72.8M     71.3M  51% /tmp/hdd/root

Last edited on 26 Jun 2011 00:35 by mancalledhero Show more

Re: PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

snappy46 21 Jun 2011 15:05

You might have better luck by asking this on the ACRyan Forum just DO NOT tell them that you have a PBO. Here's the link related to the PlayOn!X firmware.

http://www.acryan.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=98&t=10292

Good luck.

Re: PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

andytx 25 Jun 2011 18:36

Just Test Fw on PBO.
So Far look good, and Supporting Vietnamese Subtitle SRT, got Sub 1 and sub2.

Last edited on 25 Jun 2011 22:23 by andytx Show more

Re: PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

andytx 26 Jun 2011 01:27

is it ok to flash 2011-02-27 v7.4.4 r2115 from http://playon.unixstorm.org/firmware.php to PBO ?

Re: PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

aasoror 26 Jun 2011 01:51

no its not.

Re: PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

mancalledhero 26 Jun 2011 01:52

Those haven't been patched for the PBO if I''m not mistaken

Last edited on 26 Jun 2011 01:55 by mancalledhero Show more

Re: PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

aasoror 26 Jun 2011 02:07

extract install.img from the playon!x update zip/rar
rename to install.tar
untar
edit configuration.xml replace whatever in the file with the bolded values.

<image type="yaffs2">
<fileName>package2/yaffs2_1.img</fileName>
<mountPoint>/</mountPoint>
<sizeBytesMin>0x5100000</sizeBytesMin>
</image>
<image type="yaffs2">
<fileName>package2/yaffs2_2.img</fileName>
<mountPoint>/usr/local/etc</mountPoint>
<sizeBytesMin>0x4500000</sizeBytesMin>

re-tar the folder as install.tar
rename to install.img
reflash.

Re: PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

andytx 26 Jun 2011 02:20

assorer, would you do it and upload for us?

Re: PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

mancalledhero 26 Jun 2011 03:58

I attempted editing the xml file but it didn't work out. In the xml file, I didn't have exactly the same thing as in your post (package2/usr.local.etc.tar.bz2) , but I made the same edits you instructed.

<image type="yaffs2">
                <fileName>package2/yaffs2_1.img</fileName>
                <mountPoint>/</mountPoint>
                <sizeBytesMin>0x5100000</sizeBytesMin>
            </image>
            <image type="yaffs2">
                <fileName>package2/usr.local.etc.tar.bz2</fileName>
                <mountPoint>/usr/local/etc</mountPoint>
                <sizeBytesMin>0x4500000</sizeBytesMin>

I repacked the tar using 7zip, renamed it back to img, and tried to flash the firmware, but nothing happened. The screen just went blank after I pressed "update" with nothing happening for ~15 minutes. I went to restart the device and it appears as though nothing's changed. I don't think I've done anything wrong, so if you can offer some additional advice, would be appreciated :)

Re: PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

andytx 26 Jun 2011 04:45

Luckyly, It did not brick your device!

Re: PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

aasoror 26 Jun 2011 07:05

mmm .. did you monitor through composite and see the upgrade progress ?
there is an "</image> that I missed in the end of the second block (but you should have that in the original file).
what editor have you used ? you need a *nix compatible one else all carriage returns will be messed up.
Did you downgrade to P02 first (reflashing with existing firmware sometimes fails when attempting to resize partitions).
last thing would be to repack the /usr.local.etc.tar.bz2 as a yaffs2_2 image using makeyaffs2 (here is the one I compiled for windows).

Re: PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

mancalledhero 26 Jun 2011 11:21

To follow up, my PBO was hooked up via composite when flashing the firmware. Yes, there is an </image> at the end of the second block. To edit the xml file, I used Notepad++ (is this okay?). I did downgrade to P02 first as I generally do to prevent complications.

I'll try repacking the usr.local.etc.tar.bz2 when I get the chance and report back with the results.

EDIT:

I get the same blank screen after repacking usr.local.etc.tar.bz2 to yaffs2_2.img with mkyaffs2image

Last edited on 26 Jun 2011 12:37 by mancalledhero Show more

Re: PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

aasoror 26 Jun 2011 15:38

Can you describe the update sequence you see via composite ?
if you have repacked to yaffs2_2.img (and changed the configuration.xml accordingly) then the only thing left to blame is 7zip (I am using the tar command in cygwin) because apparently the .img file is never recognized to initiate the update.

Re: PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

andytx 26 Jun 2011 16:19

Assoror,
Would you show step by step?

Re: PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

mancalledhero 26 Jun 2011 16:40

What happens is once I hit system update from setup, the screen just goes blank as if the video signal has been lost. No "Can not boot from HDD" message, no progress bar of any sort. It doesn't do anything after that.

Anyway, I guess I'll try installing cygwin and give that a shot.

Last edited on 26 Jun 2011 18:48 by mancalledhero Show more

Re: PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

andytx 26 Jun 2011 17:02

I used 7zip to exact Orginal isntall.img from Playon; Here is orginal text in configuration.xml it is not the same where as Assror posted.

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1" ?>
<packageFile>
<info>
<company>Realtek Semiconductor Corp.</company>
<description>This image file contains 3 Mars packages. The first one is for AVHDD on NOR, the second one is for AVHDD on NAND, and the third one is for AVHDD on ISO image.</description>
<version>0.0.1</version>
<releaseDate>02/26/11 18:41</releaseDate>
<signature>MARS image files</signature>
</info>
<installerAP>
<fileName>install_a</fileName>
</installerAP>
<package>
<info>
<description>This is Mars AVHDD on NAND</description>
<version>N/A</version>
</info>
<nand>
<image type="linuxKernel">
<fileName>package2/vmlinux.develop.avhdd.mars.nand.bin</fileName>
<targetAddress>0x80100000</targetAddress>
<version>SVN:2115</version>
</image>
<image type="audioKernel">
<fileName>package2/bluecore.audio</fileName>
<targetAddress>0x81b00000</targetAddress>
<version>N/A</version>
</image>
<image type="videoKernel">
<fileName>package2/video_firmware.bin</fileName>
<targetAddress>0x81d80000</targetAddress>
<version>N/A</version>
</image>
<image type="squash">
<fileName>package2/squashfs1.img</fileName>
<mountPoint>/</mountPoint>
</image>
<image type="yaffs2">
<fileName>package2/usr.local.etc.tar.bz2</fileName>
<mountPoint>/usr/local/etc</mountPoint>
<sizeBytesMin>4194304</sizeBytesMin>
</image>
</nand>
</package>
</packageFile>

Re: PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

mancalledhero 26 Jun 2011 18:41

Thank you aasoror! As it turns out, using 7zip to tar the files was indeed the problem. Used cygwin to tar them instead. I have successfully flashed the firmware, and followed the directions in the link in my initial post to get Asian characters to display properly. Thanks again, really appreciate it!

Re: PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

aasoror 26 Jun 2011 20:52

No problem mancalledhero.
Thanks for the update.
Enjoy your PBO :)

@andytx, just follow mancalledhero edits above and don't use 7zip and you should be fine.
Best of luck,

Last edited on 26 Jun 2011 20:55 by aasoror Show more

Re: PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

andytx 26 Jun 2011 20:56

can you post me a copy ?
thank

Re: PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

mancalledhero 26 Jun 2011 21:27

Here you go, andytx

http://www.mediafire.com/?6cd90sxmgd67a7a

Re: PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

andytx 26 Jun 2011 22:42

@Mancall,
I thought you did on new fw version Firmware_PV73100_v7.4.4.r2115_European; the playonx_r4824_rev4_pbo both had diff configuration.
I dowload your file, try to unzip, it said it corupt file.

Last edited on 26 Jun 2011 22:45 by andytx Show more

Re: PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

mancalledhero 26 Jun 2011 23:46

No, from the beginning, I was only interested in Playonx r4824. ACRBO r2115 is not the latest release and is actually considered to be bad (slow and buggy) from what I've read. If you're interested in that version, there's already a patched Asian version for that one in the alternate firmware page. Just scroll down the page a bit to find it. I can't help with what's in the configuration file for that firmware, sorry. I'm not well-versed in these things. All I did was follow what aasoror suggested to do in r4824 configuration file.

I just downloaded the zip from the link and it unpacks fine for me. I compressed it with 7zip, if that helps any.

Re: PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

andytx 27 Jun 2011 00:17

Would you go to thos website.
http://playon.unixstorm.org/firmware.php
The PV73100_v7.4.4.r2115_European create year 2011, the playonx_r4824_rev4 created 2010

Re: PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

mancalledhero 27 Jun 2011 00:27

Yes, I know the firmware I'm using to older than 2115. But as far as ACRBO custom fw goes it's

4824 -> 2115 -> 3966

If you want to use the latest, go with 3966.

Re: PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

andytx 27 Jun 2011 00:45

the best fw for me is r 4824, the 3966 does not work like wireless.
I'm asked because, i thought 2115 is more better, so we can patch.

Re: PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

mancalledhero 27 Jun 2011 00:59

But 2115 is already patched. If you want to use it, it's there for you to download and try.

http://www.4shared.com/file/dAcWq7ES/ACRBO_v743r2115_Asian_BC18_.html

Re: PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

andytx 27 Jun 2011 01:28

thanks let me try it,

Re: PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

andytx 27 Jun 2011 02:19

I Flashed both Asian and Ero version of R2115. They are scamble display and GUI are same as the 3966, (suck)
So far the R4824 and PBO Semi fw and official is friendly fw.
btw: on fw R4824:
1: Can you enable to turn on BT?
2: How to enable RSS youtube

Re: PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

mancalledhero 27 Jun 2011 02:46

You should start a new thread, since it's getting off this thread's topic, but to answer your questions.
In order to unlock most of the features, you need an internal hard drive installed. Download and install the optware and rss packs from
http://playon.unixstorm.org/installation.php
Directions for installation are also there.
Good luck

Re: PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

andytx 28 Jun 2011 01:03

I just flash R4824 Asian version support Vietnam language menu too and does not have web access like http://PBO-ip, and IT can turn On BT but not Ero version.
hey Man,
How do you install RSS package in Asian Version?

Last edited on 28 Jun 2011 02:26 by andytx Show more

Re: PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

mancalledhero 28 Jun 2011 03:14

To access Infosite, make sure you are connected to your router. Once that's done, just type in the ip address of your PBO (ex. 192.168.1.68) into a web browser. You can check the PBO's ip by looking in the PBO setup menu.

Install RSS pack:
1) copy scripts.zip into the root directory of your internal hard disk
2) open InfoSite (http://PlayOn!HD-IP), in top menu select RSS. If you aren't redirected to Pack page, go to System and select Update pack option
3) select Install or Update RSS pack and wait until installation completes

Re: PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

andytx 28 Jun 2011 04:16

if Eroup version i can get in PBO Ip browser but if i used Asian, it does not work

Re: PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

mancalledhero 28 Jun 2011 04:36

Alright, just to be clear, when you say Asian r4824, are you referring to the one in my link? Because all that is is a slightly modified Euro version with more space in /usr/local/etc. I didn't make any changes beyond editing the configuration.xml, so I don't know why connecting to Infosite is not working for you.

Re: PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

andytx 28 Jun 2011 04:41

The Asian version I downloaded from here, NOT THE ONE YOU MODIFIED!
** 9/12/2010 : 4824 patched**

Here is the ACRBO European 4824 image

Find the Asian version here.

Both versions are optware friendly (more info).

For more info about the firmware itself and to provide feedback to the original firmware developers check here.

There is also a PlayON!X PBO compatible version of this firmware, check here for more details.

Mirrors:
European http://www.megaupload.com/?d=KG6VMAZR «<— THIS ONE WORK FINE
Asian http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ELI9QYSP «<— THIS ONE I DOWNLOADED

Re: PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

mancalledhero 28 Jun 2011 12:20

I don't know if you can watch youtube or use bittorrent with that one and I thought Infosite was particular to PlayOn!X. I've never used those firmwares, so I can't help you out with that.

Re: PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

andytx 01 Jul 2011 13:41

Hi,
I Installed RSS package;and Now I Dont want it anymore, How Do I Remove them.
I tried to Reflashed the fw, but it still there. How to Flash back to original again, or is there any to 0 fw the flash?

Re: PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

mancalledhero 01 Jul 2011 17:22

I think you can just delete the scripts folder and it should be alright.

Re: PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

andytx 01 Jul 2011 19:14

I done that.And then the Feed RSS malfunction, when I press enter on Feed RSS label it is just kick out.

Re: PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

andytx 01 Jul 2011 19:20

btw, Do you use RSS package? How to setup the weather location?

Re: PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

mancalledhero 01 Jul 2011 19:53

Do you mean kicked out from Internet Feeds on the PBO interface? That probably happened because the scripts folder was deleted. I think everything in there requires the RSS pack to be installed.

I use both RSS and Optware packs. To setup weather, you need RSS pack installed, go into PBO ip address, click RSS, and there should a place to enter a weather code. There are directions there too as to how to obtain your particular code, but I don't remember them specifically. Also, I believe you need lighttpd running for it to work.

Re: PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

andytx 01 Jul 2011 20:33

i will try when i got home.

Re: PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

andytx 02 Jul 2011 01:05

in yahoo RSS does not show the code, I just copied this code at their link
USCA0993. and the PBO just restart and nothing change.

Re: [Solved] PlayOn!X r4824 Asian Fonts in Filename

andytx 26 Jul 2011 04:13

Does anyone knows, when PlayonX or playon HDD fw will update again?