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October 11, 2008 at 10:44 pm #2163457
Blank video
Lockedby luketigers · about 15 years, 5 months ago
I am not able to view certain video files on my monitor. I can see embedded files like youtube and such but not actual dvds, downloaded media or video files.
It’s quite frustrating now. I have tried downloading different codec packs such as k-lite and still nothing. Video on games and games run fine, it is just the VIDEO on those other files (audio is fine). All I see is a blank black screen.
Please enlighten me,
Luke.
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October 11, 2008 at 10:44 pm #2805280
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October 11, 2008 at 10:53 pm #2805278
I use WinDVD
by w2ktechman · about 15 years, 5 months ago
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plays DVD’s just fine
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October 11, 2008 at 11:03 pm #2805276
Not gonna work
by luketigers · about 15 years, 5 months ago
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It doesnt matter which media player is being used, there is just no video.
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October 11, 2008 at 11:10 pm #2805271
If it is certain files, and those files are DVD’s,
by w2ktechman · about 15 years, 5 months ago
In reply to Not gonna work
then the first place to look is at DVD decoders. The system needs to now how to read a DVD properly, and to decode it in order to play it.
It would seem that since other videos in different formats play, it is not a HW problem, which leaves SW.
However, I think media player should play DVD’s too. When I run into media player ‘black screens’ or ‘green video’ I uninstall it and re-install it. It usually fixes the problem. If not, upgrading it almost always does (or downgrading if it is on the most recent).
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October 11, 2008 at 11:13 pm #2805269
If I’m reading this correctly
by oh smeg · about 15 years, 5 months ago
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You can not view Video from a source other than the HDD or Internet.
That sort of only leaves the Optical Drive as a possible culprit. Is it actually a DVD or CD Drive?
You can not view DVDs on a CD Drive. But as you say you have audio but no video I’m confused as the one LED is used to pickup both Audio & Video off the data surface of a DVD so I suppose that only leaves the Video Electronics inside the drive as a possible problem.
Replacing the drive should cure the problem though.
Col
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October 11, 2008 at 11:20 pm #2805266
reinstall player or drivers
by luketigers · about 15 years, 5 months ago
In reply to If I’m reading this correctly
it isn’t from dvds in the wrong drive as its mainly from anything that plays in a media player. so it seems likely hat it would be driver related then. (since i have tried a couple of media players).
I will try uninstalling my windows media player again and see what happens. If not then it would seem I need to reinstall the drivers, I think.
(Everything worked fine before I reformatted the computer, so it is possible that something went wrong after the reformat and that is why it doesn’t work properly now.)
Thanks for the advice I will be back.
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October 11, 2008 at 11:48 pm #2805253
Well that helps no end
by oh smeg · about 15 years, 5 months ago
In reply to reinstall player or drivers
Open Device Manager by Left Clicking start then right click on My Computer and in the drop down menu that appears left click on Proprieties. When the next window opens left click on the Hardware tab and then left click on the Device Manager Button. Look for any yellow [b]?[/b] with a Black [b]![/b] through them These items [b]Do Not[/b] have the drivers installed and you need to install them.
If you care to post the Make & Model of the system or M’Board we can point you to the necessary Drivers for your computer.
Col
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October 11, 2008 at 11:59 pm #2805249
none of these occur OH Smeg, yellow ? black !
by luketigers · about 15 years, 5 months ago
In reply to Well that helps no end
i followed your instructions there, just the normal pop up.
I downloaded the latest pack from the manufacturer but still nothing.
That should limit the problem down shouldn’t it?
I’m so lost to figure this out.
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October 11, 2008 at 11:17 pm #2805268
What was the DVD
by rob miners · about 15 years, 5 months ago
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software that came with the PC. What is the Make and Model of the PC.
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October 11, 2008 at 11:25 pm #2805262
Sorry i didnt post that earlier
by luketigers · about 15 years, 5 months ago
In reply to What was the DVD
Intel core2 Quad CPU
Windows XP SP2
ATI Radeon HD 3800 seriesMonitor: viewsonic LCD VX 2235wm-5
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October 11, 2008 at 11:35 pm #2805255
Not quite
by rob miners · about 15 years, 5 months ago
In reply to Sorry i didnt post that earlier
what I wanted but have you installed the Chipset and Video Drivers for your Motherboard and check for updated Drivers. Check the manufacturers site for a firmware upgrade for your DVD Drive. Some DVD drives come with software check that if you have it for drivers and software as Power DVD is often on them.
Keep us informed as to your progress if you require further assistance.
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October 11, 2008 at 11:44 pm #2805254
trying manufacturers site now
by luketigers · about 15 years, 5 months ago
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reinstalling a new MP did not work. Same resulto f no video but audio is ok.
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October 11, 2008 at 11:52 pm #2805251
What is the Screen Resolution?
by oh smeg · about 15 years, 5 months ago
In reply to trying manufacturers site now
If they do not have 32 Bit Color then you most likely do not have the Video Driver for your Video Card installed and this could be the problem here.
Check the post above for how to see if you have all the required drivers installed.
http://techrepublic.com.com/5208-10879-0.html?forumID=101&threadID=276044&messageID=2615529
Col
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October 12, 2008 at 12:01 am #2805248
32 bit colour yes i have it – 1680-1050 res
by luketigers · about 15 years, 5 months ago
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seems like i will have to uninstall sometihng or alot of things ):
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October 12, 2008 at 12:06 am #2805247
I’ve just tried again to update monitor drivers and video drivers
by luketigers · about 15 years, 5 months ago
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on the device manager. i restarted now and am will see if it helps, only the monitor and nw adaptor needed updates.
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October 12, 2008 at 12:08 am #2805246
no luck
by luketigers · about 15 years, 5 months ago
In reply to I’ve just tried again to update monitor drivers and video drivers
everything is perfect but the video ):
It seems i need to uninstall/reinstall. monitor and video card or just one of?
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October 12, 2008 at 12:13 am #2805245
What software are you
by rob miners · about 15 years, 5 months ago
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trying to view these videos with.
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October 12, 2008 at 12:22 am #2805244
windows mp 10, 11 and classic and VlC media player for a diff look.
by luketigers · about 15 years, 5 months ago
In reply to What software are you
and i just installed a new MP10 and it didnt work then. also doesnt work on quicktime either.
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October 12, 2008 at 12:38 am #2805241
Try some of these
by rob miners · about 15 years, 5 months ago
In reply to windows mp 10, 11 and classic and VlC media player for a diff look.
http://free-codecs.net/Codec_Packs.htm
Keep us informed as to your progress if you require further assistance.
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October 12, 2008 at 12:45 am #2805239
You could
by rob miners · about 15 years, 5 months ago
In reply to windows mp 10, 11 and classic and VlC media player for a diff look.
even try out a demo of Power DVD to see if it works.
http://www.cyberlink.com/Keep us informed as to your progress if you require further assistance.
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October 12, 2008 at 12:23 am #2805243
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October 12, 2008 at 12:35 am #2805242
all types avi, mpg dvd files.
by luketigers · about 15 years, 5 months ago
In reply to No you shouldn’t need to reinstall any drivers
none show up on any type of MP.
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October 12, 2008 at 12:43 am #2805240
Lets know what happens after you install the
by oh smeg · about 15 years, 5 months ago
In reply to all types avi, mpg dvd files.
XP Codec Pack.
Also have you got Nero Loaded?
If you have try using Nero Show Time to play one of these files.
Col
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October 12, 2008 at 1:00 am #2805235
looks like sometihng may have worked on the codec idea
by luketigers · about 15 years, 5 months ago
In reply to Lets know what happens after you install the
give me a bit of time as i need to go for 20 mins, will fill you in.
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October 12, 2008 at 1:13 am #2805233
OK then lets know how you get on.
by oh smeg · about 15 years, 5 months ago
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October 12, 2008 at 1:14 am #2805232
seems like dvds work now
by luketigers · about 15 years, 5 months ago
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on any MP, TY very much guys.
only files that aren’t playing are downloaded media files. they have audio but no video, any ideas for those?
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October 12, 2008 at 1:38 am #2805229
OK the files that will not play right have to be another Codec issue
by oh smeg · about 15 years, 5 months ago
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Try this lot and see if that improves the situation any
http://free-codecs.net/download/Codec_Pack_All_in_1.htm
Col
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October 12, 2008 at 1:54 am #2805226
had that pack, tried again but no
by luketigers · about 15 years, 5 months ago
In reply to OK the files that will not play right have to be another Codec issue
the one particular one is matroska file. tried downloading a codec for that but nothing.
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October 12, 2008 at 1:45 am #2805228
What is
by rob miners · about 15 years, 5 months ago
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the file extension on the downloaded ones that won’t play. You should always check the format that the file is in before downloading. There are also proprietary formats that require you to invest in software to be able to view them. A quick google with a period . (full stop)EG: .mov will help to find a converter.
Keep us informed as to your progress if you require further assistance.
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October 12, 2008 at 2:08 am #2805225
trying imtoo converter
by luketigers · about 15 years, 5 months ago
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it at least shows the video in a preview, pay to use more than 5 mins, will search for a free one but it should solve the problems.
Thanks alot guys, very helpful.
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October 12, 2008 at 2:32 am #2805222
Old Mycroft
by rob miners · about 15 years, 5 months ago
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put me onto this player you could try it. It’s named GOM. Check out the forums.
http://www.gomlab.com/gforum/viewtopic.html?t=1321
http://www.gomlab.com/eng/GMP_download.html
Keep us informed as to your progress if you require further assistance.
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