What is a decoder, which ones do I need, and where do I get them?
: Obtain a legitimate copy of the software from the official ABBYY website or an authorized reseller.
Instead of hunting for a “top” activation key for FineReader 12, consider investing in a legitimate copy of the latest FineReader PDF or using a free alternative. Your data security and peace of mind are worth far more than the short-term savings.
However, ABBYY no longer sells or officially supports version 12, as newer versions (FineReader PDF 15 and 16) have taken its place.
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:
: Obtain a legitimate copy of the software from the official ABBYY website or an authorized reseller.
Instead of hunting for a “top” activation key for FineReader 12, consider investing in a legitimate copy of the latest FineReader PDF or using a free alternative. Your data security and peace of mind are worth far more than the short-term savings.
However, ABBYY no longer sells or officially supports version 12, as newer versions (FineReader PDF 15 and 16) have taken its place.
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.