xvid videos don't play smoothly in MP - VLC is fine

hobbes487 · 2006-10-05, 05:02

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Video Codec: NVIDIA Video Decoder
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Synopsis::

I am having a problem playing some downloaded TV shows. They are in xvid format. When i play them, they are a little laggy and jumpy. The audio is a little off as well. When i play the video with WMP i get the same thing, but when i play with VLC they play perfectly. I assume it is some sort of codec issue, but i can't figure it out. Any ideas?

Callifo · 2006-10-05, 08:18

What codec are you using then? A quick install of Koepi's build of Xvid should play fine.

Spragleknas · 2006-10-05, 15:33

^What Califfo said. VLC dosen't need installed codecs....

hobbes487 · 2006-10-06, 01:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Callifo

What codec are you using then? A quick install of Koepi's build of Xvid should play fine.

I installed Koepi's codec and the problem persits. The problem isn't that i cant play the video, it is just that it is very jerky and not smooth.

Callifo · 2006-10-06, 05:11

Get a copy of graphedit, and render one of the movies in it. See what codec is being used.

hobbes487 · 2006-10-06, 05:48

I just installed ffdshow and now the videos play perfectly. Thanks for the help guys.

2006-10-05, 05:02	#1 (permalink)
hobbes487 Portal Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 208 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post Country: My System	xvid videos don't play smoothly in MP - VLC is fine Area: Media Portal Program MediaPortal Version: 0.2.0.4 (2006-08-11) MediaPortal Skin: mce1280x720 Windows Version: Windows XP (SP2) .NET CLR Version: 2.0.50727 DirectX Version: 4.09.00.0904 (9.0c) Audio Codec: NVIDIA Audio Decoder Video Codec: NVIDIA Video Decoder CPU Type: AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Memory: 1 GB Motherboard: A8N-VM CSM (ASUSTeK Computer INC.) TV Card Model: PVR-500 TV Card Type: - TV Card Driver: - Video Card Model: Nvidia Geforce 7600 GS (512 MB) Video Card Driver: - Video Card Resolution: 1280x720 Video Render Type: - Audio Card Model: SoundMAX Integrated Digital HD Audio Audio Card Driver: - Synopsis:: I am having a problem playing some downloaded TV shows. They are in xvid format. When i play them, they are a little laggy and jumpy. The audio is a little off as well. When i play the video with WMP i get the same thing, but when i play with VLC they play perfectly. I assume it is some sort of codec issue, but i can't figure it out. Any ideas? __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ My Plugins Netflix Manager Last edited by hobbes487; 2006-10-05 at 05:04.

2006-10-05, 15:33	#3 (permalink)
Spragleknas Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rogaland Age: 32 Posts: 3,977 Thanks: 194 Thanked 106 Times in 86 Posts Country: My System	^What Califfo said. VLC dosen't need installed codecs.... __________________ Please read -> HOW TO START A SUPPORT THREAD !!! Support MediaPortal! Donate by clicking HERE Dedicated HTPC board (Norway) -> MSPC.no My Christmas skin 2008 (widescreen)

2006-10-06, 05:48	#6 (permalink)
hobbes487 Portal Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 208 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post Country: My System	I just installed ffdshow and now the videos play perfectly. Thanks for the help guys. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ My Plugins Netflix Manager

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2006-10-05, 08:18	#2 (permalink)
Callifo Retired Team Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Adelaide, Australia Age: 22 Posts: 1,444 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 1 Post Country: My System	What codec are you using then? A quick install of Koepi's build of Xvid should play fine.

2006-10-06, 05:11	#5 (permalink)
Callifo Retired Team Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Adelaide, Australia Age: 22 Posts: 1,444 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 1 Post Country: My System	Get a copy of graphedit, and render one of the movies in it. See what codec is being used.