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    XR5 - NP9262 - Video playback issue

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by BMonk, Jan 24, 2008.

  1. BMonk

    BMonk Notebook Consultant

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    When I switch to fullscreen in any video the area around the video goes from dark, deep black, to gray, like with bad light bleed. the screen only does it in full screen mode for videos. Also, the videos seem a bit blurry, or fuzzy compared to the same video on my Inspiron 9300

    I am guessing this has to do with the Codec pack I downloaded. Does anyone have any idea, or suggestions for codecs, or somehow to fix this?

    Thanks.
     
    BMonk, Jan 24, 2008
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  2. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    I recommend K-Lite Codec Pack, and use Media Player Classic.
     
    Gophn, Jan 24, 2008
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  3. BMonk

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    for vista 64bit?
     
    BMonk, Jan 24, 2008
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    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    yes, those should work fine in Vista x64.

    get them at:
    http://www.free-codecs.com/download/K_Lite_Codec_Pack.htm

    and since you're there, get
    - Real Alternative
    - Quicktime Alternative

    These are codecs that will allow you to play the Real and Quicktime media on ANY media player of your choice... without having to install and use the lame proprietary programs.
     
    Gophn, Jan 24, 2008
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  5. BMonk

    BMonk Notebook Consultant

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    downloading now. thnx for the quick responce Gophn
     
    BMonk, Jan 24, 2008
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    or VLC Media Player, that thing will pretty much play anything or just stick with MPC which I use as a standard.
     
    DivineRiku, Jan 24, 2008
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  7. BMonk

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    yeah thats what I always use on xp. I have vlc, but videos look a bit more fuzzy on vlc sometimes. So MPC is my favorite. Fixed my Issue btw.
     
    BMonk, Jan 24, 2008
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