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How Do I Play My Video With AC3 Audio?

DivX Doctor II - Frequently Asked Questions
Download and install the mAC3dec application (http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/mac3dec/mac3ec1.5.2.sit.hqx?download) When prompted by DivX Doctor II, select a folder. DivX Doctor II will write an "audio.ac3" file into this folder, your machine may not respond until this has finished. If you're using Mac OS 9, then just double click your movie file... It will play in the QuickTime Player AVI2MOV writes invalid QuickTime files, it also discards AVI keyframe information.

Can the QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component play back AC3 audio?

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No, MPEG-2 files containing AC3 audio cannot be played back with the QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component.

Why am I getting no sound when playing DVDs or videos with AC3 audio?

FrequentlyAskedQuestions - MediaPortal Wiki Documentation
Open Windows Media Player. Click Tools -> Options. Select DVD tab and press Advanced, and ensure the AC3 and DTS decoder settings are set to decode to speakers and not to SPDIF.

The audio and video won't play. Why?

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The audio and video files require you have flash player (version 6 or higher) installed. Click here to download and install Macromedia Flash Player.

How can I play video/audio from the web?

FAQ for Media Center PC software TVedia
You can either drag and drop the URL to the OnNow area in TVedia, or use TVedia's context menu to enter a URL to play.

Why does audio play without video?

Move Networks Player :: FAQ
You may be watching the webpage on a dual monitor configuration. If you are, make sure that the video is on your primary monitor. If you are not using a dual monitor and the problem persists, please check the audio video settings page.

Why does video play without audio?

Move Networks Player :: FAQ
First ensure your speakers are turned on and are not muted. If problem persists, please check the audio video settings page.

How can I playback DTS and AC3 audio files?

FAQ for Media Center PC software TVedia
You need to install DTS and AC3 decoder filters, for example FFDSHOW audio filter. For Xcard, DTS audio can only be played if it's a part of the DVD when Xcard is used. AC3 audio can also be played if it's embedded in an AVI file.

edit] I randomly get no audio or no video when I play MP4's. Now what?

Troubleshooting Guide - CCCP
In 99% of all cases, this is caused by Nero's MP4 splitter (NDparser.ax) interfering. Most users have a working version of it, and then you usually never notice it since it just works (you won't get Haali's tray icon though). However, for some, seemingly random, users it's broken and doesn't provide either video or audio output. The solution to this problem is to unregister it, after verifying that it is indeed the culprit. This is most easily done using the CCCP Insurgent.

How Do I Play My Video With WMA Audio?

DivX Doctor II - Frequently Asked Questions
If you're running Mac OS X, then use the Finder's Info Panel to set DivX Doctor II to "Open in the Classic environment" Start the batch decode. The progress bar is deceptive for WMA audio, in actuality it only takes about a 12th the time the progress bar indicates.

Why doesn't the audio/video content play?

Michigan Codes-Online Builder Video Training Series
In a slide show presentation, images seem to have been dropped or have blocks on them where the graphics appear smeared or fuzzy.

back to top Why doesn't the audio/video content play?

Michigan Codes-Online Builder Video Training Series
The server may be down, the content may have been moved, or the URL to the content is wrong. In these situations you can do nothing. If the content is embedded in the HTML page, try clicking on the player's video screen. In some cases, network congestion could cause the player to time out; keep trying, or try again later when the network is less congested. Most likely you are behind a corporate firewall that has not had the appropriate ports opened.

What do I need to play the audio and video excerpts?

The Yes (Prime) Minister Files - Frequently Asked Questions
The audio and video excerpts can be played using RealOne Player. You can download a free basic version at Real.com.

How do I play an audio/video message that was left for me?

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You can access the message that was left for you by clicking on the voicemail notification window or by highlighting a contact and going to Actions->Message History to play the message. Once you play a message it is downloaded and saved locally on your computer. If you log on using a different machine then you will not be able to hear messages that you have previously listened to.

Can the MediaMVP play WMA audio?

Frequently asked questions about MediaMVP
The latest version of MediaMVP software supports the playing of WMA music. Download and install the MediaMVP beta version from http://www.hauppauge.com/pages/support/support_mediamvp.html a Windows Media 9 player. A Windows Media 9 player is available from the Microsoft Windows update site. Solution: If the Router has a setting for "Authentication type" in its Wireless configuration, this should be set to "Automatic" or "Open".

Can I play high definition video?

Kaleidescape - FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Yes. The Kaleidescape System has been designed for the anticipated widespread availability of HD content. The massive disk capacity of the Server is ideal for storing HD movies. A few HD titles are already being distributed by Kaleidescape pre-loaded on every new Kaleidescape System, and more will be available in the future.

How do I view video and play audio samples on my computer?

FAQs - SouthernArtistry
When you click on the thumbnail image for a video or audio Work Sample, a wizard will walk you through the steps necessary to locate and connect the proper media player needed to play your file. If the wizard fails to do this, please contact us.

I want to play audio and video over the web, can I get a player ?

Common questions and answers about the Web
Many publishers are publishing information in the form of sound, video or a combination of both. Before you can access these pieces of information you need another application which can play the sound or video file. The most common formats are MPEG-1 Layer3 (known as MP3) and RealAudio.. For details about players and how to play the, see the RealAudio/Video and the MP3 web sites where you can obtain, freely available, shareware or professional sound and video players.
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