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    "Audio Format Not Supported"

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Voodooi, Dec 30, 2010.

  1. Voodooi

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    Hey All,

    I have a dillema with some movies.

    I'm trying to get both my 3D and Bluray movies to work, but the sound just doesn't function. DVD movies work flawlessly.

    I'm getting this error:

    "Audio Format Not Supported"

    "You may need an additional audio decoder to play the soundtrack of this file."

    "This file contains a track in the Dolby AC3 Audio (code "8192) format. You may need to install a DirectShow decoder for this audio format in order to hear the soundtrack of this file."

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    I tried googling information on this topic but I was only liked to malicious spyware/keylogger type decoders and fiddled around with it for about an hour.

    Any ideas?

    Oh, and another thing. I know Cineplayer is the only player I can use to play 3D, but I'm unable to open 3D movies in order to play.

    Thanks guys.
     
  2. svl7

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    I think there are other programs which are capable of playing 3d, for example windvd pro from corel.

    You're using cineplayer, that's the one from roxio, right?
     
  3. Voodooi

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    That's right, it comes with the laptop and it's Roxio.

    I'll give the other player a shot.
     
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    You could try the support from roxio. They shouln't be a need to download codecs or similar when you have a piece of professional software. They really have to provide the codecs and similar, as 3d bluray playback is a supported feature of the program. Maybe the version you got with your laptop is trimmed, so you don't have all the features. A lot of manufacturer do this. I don't know the specs of your system, but as long as your laptop doesn't come with a 3d display I don't think they include software which is capable to play back 3d movies...
     
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    It's the one in my sig (3D laptop). I've watched 3D Demo's included with the unit which functioned very well through CinePlayer, but each time I try to operate a full length movie that's either bluray or 3D, I get the audio error. I'll continue hunting for other software tools, but if anyone has any more sugestions, I'm all ears. :)
     
  6. Ruckus

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    Just use MPC-HC... It's lightweight, unlike the EXTREME BLOAT of WinDVD and it's free.

    Media Player Classic - Home Cinema - Video Player

    Combine that with FFDShow, there isn't any file format I have come across that won't play.

    http://ffdshow-tryout.sourceforge.net/

    FYI BluRay is nothing special. It's just h264. And currently FFDShow and x264 supports more features of h264 of any decoder/encoder out there. Including professional software.
     
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    OH MY GOD Thank you!

    It woks! Finally ...=) Appreciate it.

    I'll be sharing these links with others who have similar issues.
     
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    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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