idx/sub subtitle support in PBO

[DeanN]

PBO supports text-type subtitles such as srt, ssa, sami... They are limited to some languages, even you use unicode-based text. The specific characters in those languages may not show up on the screen.
To show ANY language characters, you have to use picture-type subtitles (like subtitles used in DVD and blu-ray), in this case, idx/sub does the job.
The most popular software to convert srt to idx/sub is Subtitle Creator. It serves well in WD HDTV, however the subtitles not show up with PBO or other Realtek-chip like Asus O!Play. Interestingly, I've found idx/sub subtitle created by another free program called "txt2vobsub" can show up in all those media players. With some tune up, you'll have very decent subtitles in HD resolution in comparison with coarse characters created by Subtitle Creator.

[Patriot_CJ]

interesting.. thanks for the feedback.. i'll report it to the group .

[cartio]

i have problem whit idx sub persian
i convert srt persian sub to idx but i have problem whit idx again plz help me

[aasoror]

i have problem whit idx sub persian
i convert srt persian sub to idx but i have problem whit idx again plz help me

follow the instructions here. it should work.

[cartio]

follow the instructions here. it should work.

tanx alot thats ok
bravo

[aasoror]

tanx alot thats ok
bravo

No problem.
Enjoy your PBO.

btw .. all the thanks to DeanN (this thread as well as the post I quoted are his).

[JimGemini]

I had an issue with idx/sub subtitles on my 1080p movies using Ripbot264 on PBO firmware P01 and P02. When I enabled the subtitles,the PBO would freeze and require a hard reboot. The P04 update actually fixed the problem.