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mpv, alternative Linux à Pinnacle ShowCenter
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mpv is a strong replacement for Pinnacle ShowCenter if you're comfortable with minimal interfaces and don't need a polished 10-foot UI. It plays DVDs, CDs, and virtually all video formats reliably, supports remote control via keyboard or scripts, and uses hardware acceleration by default where available. However, it lacks a built-in graphical media library or menu system designed for TV navigation. Users willing to pair mpv with a frontend like Kodi or use it with config tweaks for simpler setups will get the best experience. Not ideal for users seeking plug-and-play simplicity.
- Licence
- GPL-2.0+ AND LGPL-2.0-or-later
- Prix
- Gratuit
- Dernière version
- v0.41.0 (21 décembre 2025)
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Ce qui fonctionne pareil
- Plays DVDs and CDs directly
- Supports a wide range of video and audio formats out of the box
- Can be controlled with keyboard or remote via key bindings
- Runs on a living room PC with minimal resource overhead
- Supports hardware-accelerated playback on most systems
Ce qui change
- No built-in 10-foot interface — requires external tools or scripts for TV-friendly navigation
- No local media library browser with thumbnails or metadata
- No native support for organizing large media collections
- Configuration is file-based, not GUI-driven
- Lacks automatic disc menu navigation for DVDs
Ouvrir vos fichiers Pinnacle ShowCenter
Pinnacle ShowCenter used proprietary project files and playlists, but mpv does not support these directly. However, mpv can play the actual media files (AVI, MP4, MKV, etc.) that were used in ShowCenter projects. If you have plain media files, mpv will open them without issue. Playlist formats like M3U or XSPF are supported and can be used to recreate lists. Any ShowCenter-specific metadata or editing features are not transferable.
Passer de Pinnacle ShowCenter à mpv, étape par étape
- Install mpv via your distribution's package manager or Flatpak
- Copy your media files (videos, CDs, DVDs) to accessible locations
- Create playlists in M3U format or use drag-and-drop in mpv
- Configure mpv.conf for hardware acceleration and key bindings
- Use a script or frontend like ympv or write a simple launcher for TV use
- Test DVD and CD playback; ensure libdvdcss is installed if needed
Fonctionnalités clés de mpv
- Prise en charge étendue des formats et codecs
- Contrôle au clavier
- Lecture par glisser-déposer
- Fichiers de configuration externes
- Prise en charge des touches multimédias
- Scriptable via Lua et JSON-RPC
Installer mpv sous Linux
flatpak install flathub io.mpv.Mpvsudo apt install mpvsudo apt install mpvsudo dnf install mpvsudo pacman -S mpvsudo zypper install mpvQuestions fréquentes
Can mpv play commercial DVDs like Pinnacle ShowCenter did?
Yes, if libdvdcss is installed. Most Linux distributions don't include it by default due to licensing, but you can add it separately to enable playback of encrypted DVDs.
How do I control mpv with a remote control?
Map remote buttons to keyboard keys or use LIRC-compatible hardware. mpv responds to keyboard input, so any remote that emulates keystrokes will work reliably.
Is there a GUI for managing videos like in ShowCenter?
mpv has no built-in library GUI, but you can use frontends like ympv, bash video launchers, or integrate with Kodi for browsing media.
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