Play latest DIVX codec causes problems

ktjensen · 2007-01-24, 11:53

Okay I have some videos that were encoded with an older version of DIVX (or XVID) codec, and they play, and can be controlled fine. I can pause videos, and I can stop videos.

When I play a video that was encoded with the newest version of DIVX I completely loose control of the played video. The controls for the video will not work. No pausing, no stopping.

I need to ESC out all the way, then just do a hard shut down of MediaPortal.

I am using the latest stable version. Maybe I should try the latest trial build of MP instead? I appreciate any guidence.

dubstar · 2007-01-25, 19:04

I am also having problems with divx files. They play ok and stop but i can't skip and fast forward is really lumpy and slow (maybe slower than actually playing)!

Paranoid Delusion · 2007-01-25, 21:56

There are many variations on mp4 files ie Divx\Xvid\Nero Digital etc. that is why recommend using FFDShow as default decoder for these files, instead of installing loads of codec packs that really do screw up and confuse the filter control side of windows.

Inker · 2007-01-26, 08:15

First test is always does it play fine in WMP? If it doesnt it is most likely a Codec problem.

Also keep in mind that what you (dubstar) describe sounds alot like your system is overloaded with trying to decode. Maybe your trying to play back HD videos with your system not being up to the task? If that is the case you might try lowering some deblocking options in divx.

ktjensen · 2007-01-26, 15:59

yes it was a codec problem. Using a new video card now, and everything is good.

2007-01-24, 11:53	#1 (permalink)
ktjensen Portal Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 78 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	Play latest DIVX codec causes problems Okay I have some videos that were encoded with an older version of DIVX (or XVID) codec, and they play, and can be controlled fine. I can pause videos, and I can stop videos. When I play a video that was encoded with the newest version of DIVX I completely loose control of the played video. The controls for the video will not work. No pausing, no stopping. I need to ESC out all the way, then just do a hard shut down of MediaPortal. I am using the latest stable version. Maybe I should try the latest trial build of MP instead? I appreciate any guidence.

2007-01-25, 21:56	#3 (permalink)
Paranoid Delusion Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 6,602 Thanks: 129 Thanked 233 Times in 207 Posts Country: My System	There are many variations on mp4 files ie Divx\Xvid\Nero Digital etc. that is why recommend using FFDShow as default decoder for these files, instead of installing loads of codec packs that really do screw up and confuse the filter control side of windows. __________________ Ray\PD Check your codecs are fine with Filmerit. XP\Vista known issues FOR FULL SUPPORT PLEASE GIVE USER SPECIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT LOG's as per HERE

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Inker Portal Designer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,560 Thanks: 35 Thanked 134 Times in 58 Posts My System	First test is always does it play fine in WMP? If it doesnt it is most likely a Codec problem. Also keep in mind that what you (dubstar) describe sounds alot like your system is overloaded with trying to decode. Maybe your trying to play back HD videos with your system not being up to the task? If that is the case you might try lowering some deblocking options in divx. __________________ There are only two industries that refer to their customers as "users". - Edward Tufte

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2007-01-25, 19:04	#2 (permalink)
dubstar Portal Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Age: 25 Posts: 153 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Country:	I am also having problems with divx files. They play ok and stop but i can't skip and fast forward is really lumpy and slow (maybe slower than actually playing)!

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ktjensen Portal Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 78 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	yes it was a codec problem. Using a new video card now, and everything is good.