View Full Version : 16:9 mpg plays in 4:3
jmadonald
2008-10-08, 03:04
I have a 16:9 mpg source that on xbmc plays in 4:3 format with the bars on each side. On windows, the file plays in 16:9 in VLC.
any ideas on what to change?
jmadonald
2008-10-08, 03:19
Some more info:
The mpg was originally a .MOD file from a JVC camera. I renamed the file to mpg to see if it would play via VLC. It played perfectly, no issues in video or sound. Through xbmc on xbox, everything is fine other than being in the right aspect-ratio.
Do I need to convert from MOD instead of just renaming?
jmarshall
2008-10-08, 03:19
You can press Y to cycle through the viewmodes.
If you supply a sample we can assess whether there's a bug or not.
jmadonald
2008-10-08, 13:33
Once I get home I will upload a sample. Thanks!
jmadonald
2008-10-09, 06:31
here is the sample.
http://www.sendspace.com/file/6dquhz
jmadonald
2008-10-10, 14:22
anyone?
jmarshall
2008-10-11, 01:14
Plays fine with dvdplayer.
It may be an mplayer-specific issue. Can you try playing with the dvdplayer?
Cheers,
Jonathan
jmarshall
2008-10-11, 01:42
It's an mplayer-specific problem.
As I doubt mplayer on xbox is going to be updated anytime soon (if ever) I suggest you best bet in the meantime is just using the dvdplayer for playback.
Cheers,
Jonathan
jmadonald
2008-10-11, 21:23
to specify dvdplayer as the defaultplayer I create the advancedsettings.xml file in Userdata and specify:
<advancedsettings>
<video>
<defaultplayer>DVDPlayer</defaultplayer>
</video>
</advancedsettings>
is this correct?
jmadonald
2008-10-14, 13:57
is this correct way to default to dvdplayer?
is this correct way to default to dvdplayer?
Yes, but only if you apply this patch (http://xbmc.org/forum/showpost.php?p=186263&postcount=65) and compile XBMC yourself.
jmadonald
2008-10-14, 16:55
thank you! will work on this when I get home.
Gamester17
2008-10-15, 23:03
http://xbmc.org/forum/showthread.php?t=15141