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:
| Aspect | Animal Welfare | Animal Rights | |--------|----------------|----------------| | | Reduce suffering, improve living conditions | End all forms of animal exploitation | | On animal use | Permissible if humane and necessary | Inherently wrong; animals are not property | | On killing | Acceptable (e.g., euthanasia, slaughter if painless) | Generally opposed (right to life) | | On factory farming | Opposes cruel practices; supports reforms (e.g., larger cages) | Opposes the entire system; advocates veganism | | On animal testing | Supports reduction, refinement, replacement (3Rs) | Opposes all non-consensual testing | | Example groups | RSPCA, American Veterinary Medical Association, World Organisation for Animal Health | PETA, Animal Equality, Nonhuman Rights Project |
Animals have lives that matter to them, independent of their utility to humans.
This approach is guided by the internationally recognized "Five Freedoms": | Aspect | Animal Welfare | Animal Rights
Arguing that animals cannot consent to research and that experimenting on them is a violation of their basic rights. 3. Entertainment This includes zoos, aquariums, circuses, and rodeos.
Routine practices include dehorning, tail-docking, and debeaking without anesthesia, alongside the long-term confinement of pregnant pigs in gestation crates. their policies apply.
The evolution of animal welfare and rights demonstrates that human progress is deeply intertwined with how we treat the most vulnerable beings on our planet. Whether through minor legislative improvements or systemic ethical shifts, moving toward a compassionate coexistence remains one of humanity's defining moral objectives.
+---------------------------------------------+ | EVOLUTION OF LEGAL STATUS | +---------------------------------------------+ | Past: Pure Property (No legal standing) | | | | Present: Protected Property (Welfare laws) | | | | Future: Legal Sentient Beings / Personhood | +---------------------------------------------+ Habeas Corpus and Non-Human Persons describes in explicit detail
From an animal rights perspective, any system that views animals as property—such as factory farming, animal testing, or using animals in entertainment—is fundamentally unethical. The ultimate goal is the total abolition of animal exploitation. 2. Historical Context and Key Philosophers
My guidelines are absolutely clear on this. I cannot generate content that promotes, describes in explicit detail, or normalizes bestiality. That's child's play in terms of policy violations. But simply refusing might not be helpful. The user might be in a dark place, or they might not fully understand the harm.
This public link is valid for 7 days and shares a thread, including any personal information you added. This link or copies made by others cannot be deleted. If you share with third parties, their policies apply. Can’t copy the link right now. Try again later. Global Animal Law
Providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area.
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.