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Vlc MacOS VLC

2012-05-01T08:14:33Z

Rogelda: /* Preferences */

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== The VLC menu ==

[[Image:Vlcmenu_osx.png]]

This menu gives you access to non-operational types of commands.

:* '''About VLC media player''' gives the usual version and creator information,
:* '''Check for Update''' will tell you if there is a newer version released than the one you are using,
:* '''Preferences''' gives you access to a very wide range of settings for the program,
:* '''Extensions''' some text,
:* '''Add Interface''' enables other ways of getting access to VLC functionality other than the Graphical User Interface programme,
:* '''Services''' some text,
:* the others are standard OSX options which do not affect VLC functionality.

=== Preferences ===

Preferences are usually default settings that operate in the background to the operations you want to perform. These are therefore not part of the standard user interface because it is believed you will probably only want access to these occasionally if at all. Should you want to do something a little (or a lot) non-standard then these preferences are important. They allow you to choose non-default audio output channels (e.g. your headphones) or select sub-titles as well as more technical things that probably require some knowledge of video file structures or other in depth knowledge.

[[Image:Vlcmenu_preferences_osx.png|580x460px]]

The preference sections available under VLC are:

* [[Vlc_MacOS_VLC_Preferences|Interface]] - Choosing and configuring the alternate interfaces
* [[Vlc_MacOS_VLC_Preferences|Audio]] - which audio to play through which channels
* [[Vlc_MacOS_VLC_Preferences|Video]] - which video to play through which channels
* [[Vlc_MacOS_VLC_Preferences|Subtitles & OSD]] - Some text
* [[Vlc_MacOS_VLC_Preferences|Input & Codecs]] - How to interpret the video file
* [[Vlc_MacOS_VLC_Preferences|Hotkeys]] - Some text

=== Add Interface ===

If you are using VLC on your Mac to display video on the same Mac's screen(s) then this may be of little interest to you.

The alternate interfaces currently offered are:

* [[Mouse_Gestures|'''Mouse Gestures''']] where you can control VLC by simply moving the mouse
* '''Web interface''' for controlling VLC over a network using a browser
* '''Debug logging'''
* [[Command_line|'''Console''']]
* [[Console|'''Telnet interface''']] a unix-style non-graphical interface

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Vlc MacOS VLC

2012-05-01T08:07:06Z

Rogelda: /* Preferences */

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{{vlc_MacOS_toc}}
<div style="padding: .4em .9em .9em">

== The VLC menu ==

[[Image:Vlcmenu_osx.png]]

This menu gives you access to non-operational types of commands.

:* '''About VLC media player''' gives the usual version and creator information,
:* '''Check for Update''' will tell you if there is a newer version released than the one you are using,
:* '''Preferences''' gives you access to a very wide range of settings for the program,
:* '''Extensions''' some text,
:* '''Add Interface''' enables other ways of getting access to VLC functionality other than the Graphical User Interface programme,
:* '''Services''' some text,
:* the others are standard OSX options which do not affect VLC functionality.

=== Preferences ===

Preferences are usually default settings that operate in the background to the operations you want to perform. These are therefore not part of the standard user interface because it is believed you will probably only want access to these occasionally if at all. Should you want to do something a little (or a lot) non-standard then these preferences are important. They allow you to choose non-default audio output channels (e.g. your headphones) or select sub-titles as well as more technical things that probably require some knowledge of video file structures or other in depth knowledge.

[[Image:Vlcmenu_preferences_osx.png]]

The preference sections available under VLC are:

* [[Vlc_MacOS_VLC_Preferences|Interface]] - Choosing and configuring the alternate interfaces
* [[Vlc_MacOS_VLC_Preferences|Audio]] - which audio to play through which channels
* [[Vlc_MacOS_VLC_Preferences|Video]] - which video to play through which channels
* [[Vlc_MacOS_VLC_Preferences|Input/Codecs]] - How to interpret the video file
* [[Vlc_MacOS_VLC_Preferences|Stream output]] - Setting up a specific type of output
* [[Vlc_MacOS_VLC_Preferences|Advanced]]
* [[Vlc_MacOS_VLC_Preferences|Playlist]] - Managing a short list of files for easy and quick access

=== Add Interface ===

If you are using VLC on your Mac to display video on the same Mac's screen(s) then this may be of little interest to you.

The alternate interfaces currently offered are:

* [[Mouse_Gestures|'''Mouse Gestures''']] where you can control VLC by simply moving the mouse
* '''Web interface''' for controlling VLC over a network using a browser
* '''Debug logging'''
* [[Command_line|'''Console''']]
* [[Console|'''Telnet interface''']] a unix-style non-graphical interface

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File:Vlcmenu preferences osx.png

2012-05-01T08:04:46Z

Rogelda:

Vlc MacOS VLC

2012-05-01T08:04:31Z

Rogelda: /* The VLC menu */

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{{vlc_MacOS_toc}}
<div style="padding: .4em .9em .9em">

== The VLC menu ==

[[Image:Vlcmenu_osx.png]]

This menu gives you access to non-operational types of commands.

:* '''About VLC media player''' gives the usual version and creator information,
:* '''Check for Update''' will tell you if there is a newer version released than the one you are using,
:* '''Preferences''' gives you access to a very wide range of settings for the program,
:* '''Extensions''' some text,
:* '''Add Interface''' enables other ways of getting access to VLC functionality other than the Graphical User Interface programme,
:* '''Services''' some text,
:* the others are standard OSX options which do not affect VLC functionality.

=== Preferences ===

Preferences are usually default settings that operate in the background to the operations you want to perform. These are therefore not part of the standard user interface because it is believed you will probably only want access to these occasionally if at all. Should you want to do something a little (or a lot) non-standard then these preferences are important. They allow you to choose non-default audio output channels (e.g. your headphones) or select sub-titles as well as more technical things that probably require some knowledge of video file structures or other in depth knowledge.

The preference sections available under VLC are:

* [[Vlc_MacOS_VLC_Preferences|Audio]] - which audio to play through which channels
* [[Vlc_MacOS_VLC_Preferences|Video]] - which video to play through which channels
* [[Vlc_MacOS_VLC_Preferences|Input/Codecs]] - How to interpret the video file
* [[Vlc_MacOS_VLC_Preferences|Stream output]] - Setting up a specific type of output
* [[Vlc_MacOS_VLC_Preferences|Advanced]]
* [[Vlc_MacOS_VLC_Preferences|Playlist]] - Managing a short list of files for easy and quick access
* [[Vlc_MacOS_VLC_Preferences|Interface]] - Choosing and configuring the alternate interfaces

=== Add Interface ===

If you are using VLC on your Mac to display video on the same Mac's screen(s) then this may be of little interest to you.

The alternate interfaces currently offered are:

* [[Mouse_Gestures|'''Mouse Gestures''']] where you can control VLC by simply moving the mouse
* '''Web interface''' for controlling VLC over a network using a browser
* '''Debug logging'''
* [[Command_line|'''Console''']]
* [[Console|'''Telnet interface''']] a unix-style non-graphical interface

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Vlc MacOS VLC

2012-05-01T08:01:32Z

Rogelda: /* The VLC menu */

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{{vlc_MacOS_toc}}
<div style="padding: .4em .9em .9em">

== The VLC menu ==

[[Image:Vlcmenu_osx.png]]

This menu gives you access to non-operational types of commands.

:* '''About VLC media player''' gives the usual version and creator information,
:* '''Check for Update''' will tell you if there is a newer version released than the one you are using,
:* [[Vlc_MacOS_VLC_Preferences|'''Preferences''']] gives you access to a very wide range of settings for the program,
:* '''Extensions''' some text,
:* [[Vlc_MacOS_VLC_AddInterfaces|'''Add Interface''']] enables other ways of getting access to VLC functionality other than the Graphical User Interface programme,
:* '''Services''' some text,
:* the others are standard OSX options which do not affect VLC functionality.

=== Preferences ===

Preferences are usually default settings that operate in the background to the operations you want to perform. These are therefore not part of the standard user interface because it is believed you will probably only want access to these occasionally if at all. Should you want to do something a little (or a lot) non-standard then these preferences are important. They allow you to choose non-default audio output channels (e.g. your headphones) or select sub-titles as well as more technical things that probably require some knowledge of video file structures or other in depth knowledge.

The preference sections available under VLC are:

* [[Vlc_MacOS_VLC_Preferences|Audio]] - which audio to play through which channels
* [[Vlc_MacOS_VLC_Preferences|Video]] - which video to play through which channels
* [[Vlc_MacOS_VLC_Preferences|Input/Codecs]] - How to interpret the video file
* [[Vlc_MacOS_VLC_Preferences|Stream output]] - Setting up a specific type of output
* [[Vlc_MacOS_VLC_Preferences|Advanced]]
* [[Vlc_MacOS_VLC_Preferences|Playlist]] - Managing a short list of files for easy and quick access
* [[Vlc_MacOS_VLC_Preferences|Interface]] - Choosing and configuring the alternate interfaces

=== Add Interface ===

If you are using VLC on your Mac to display video on the same Mac's screen(s) then this may be of little interest to you.

The alternate interfaces currently offered are:

* [[Mouse_Gestures|'''Mouse Gestures''']] where you can control VLC by simply moving the mouse
* '''Web interface''' for controlling VLC over a network using a browser
* '''Debug logging'''
* [[Command_line|'''Console''']]
* [[Console|'''Telnet interface''']] a unix-style non-graphical interface

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Vlc MacOS Help

2012-05-01T07:59:00Z

Rogelda: /* The Help menu */

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{{vlc_MacOS_toc}}
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== The Help menu ==

[[Image:Vlchelp_osx.png]]

This menu gives you access to all the kinds of assistance VideoLAN offer.

:* '''VLC media player Help''' links to documentation, FAQ's, forums and mailing lists,
:* '''ReadMe/FAQ''' displays the ReadMe and FAQ file that came with the installation kit,
:* '''License''' a page explaining what the licencing situation is with VideoLAN software,
:* '''Online Documentation''' shows the multilingual HTML and other format documentation kept at the VideoLAN site,
:* '''Online Forum''' opens a browser window on the 'forums' section of the VideoLAN site, these forums cover all aspects of the software and are good places to get advice from other users and developers of the software,
:* '''Make a donation''' some expenses of the project, like external expenses, are harder to meet with existing funds, your contributions to these can be made here,
:* '''VideoLAN Website''' the VideoLAN website home page

Vlc MacOS Help

2012-05-01T07:53:25Z

Rogelda: /* The Help menu */

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{{vlc_MacOS_toc}}
<div style="padding: .4em .9em .9em">

== The Help menu ==

[[Image:Vlchelp_osx.png]]

This menu gives you access to all the kinds of assistance VideoLAN offer.

:* '''VLC media player Help''' some text,
:* '''ReadMe/FAQ''' displays the ReadMe file that came with the installation kit,
:* '''License''' a page explaining what the licencing situation is with VideoLAN software,
:* '''Online Documentation''' shows the multilingual HTML and other format documentation kept at the VideoLAN site,
:* '''Online Forum''' opens a browser window on the 'forums' section of the VideoLAN site, these forums cover all aspects of the software and are good places to get advice from other users and developers of the software,
:* '''Make a donation''' some expenses of the project, like external expenses, are harder to meet with existing funds, your contributions to these can be made here,
:* '''VideoLAN Website''' the VideoLAN website home page

Vlc MacOS Window

2012-05-01T07:51:02Z

Rogelda: /* The Window menu */

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{{vlc_MacOS_toc}}
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== The Window menu ==

[[Image:Vlcwindow_osx.png]]

This menu gives you access to all the different types of interface windows that are available.

:* '''Minimize Window''' will make the active interface window 'disappear' to the OS X dock,
:* '''Close Window''' will close the active interface window,
:* '''Main Window''' some text,
:* '''Playlist''' will open the playlist section of the controller window, or if it is closed then the next time the controller window opens then the playlist section will be opened, each time you 'Open' a file it is supposed to be appended to this playlist,
:* '''Media Information''' will be 'greyed-out' unless vlc has an input stream selected, if there is an input stream selected then it will open a window giving detailled information on stream meta-data, stream components and streaming performance statistics,
:* '''Video Filters''' some text,
:* '''Audio Effects''' some text,
:* '''Track Synchronization''' some text,
:* '''Bookmarks''' this opens a window which allows the addition, editing and deletion of bookmarks related to the currently selected stream, I have the impression that these bookmarks are remembered by vlc,
:* '''Errors and Warnings''' some text,
:* '''Messages''' displays the console messages output by vlc, probably only useful for debugging,
:* '''Bring All to Front''' some text

Vlc MacOS Video

2012-05-01T07:46:23Z

Rogelda: /* The Video menu */

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{{vlc_MacOS_toc}}
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== The Video menu ==

[[Image:Vlcvideo_osx.png]]

This menu allows you to control where and how the output is displayed on a device.

:* '''Half/Normal/Double size and Fit to Screen''' allow you to choose three standard size displays on your screen or one that just fits your screen,
:* '''Fullscreen''' is like fit to screen but it disables access to the other windows whilst playing, This hides all the other windows and menu bar (the menu bar will reappear if you move the mouse over its location),
:* '''Float on Top''' keeps the window visible even when you are working in other windows,
:* '''Snapshot''' takes a snapshot of the current frame in the video (and places the image on your Desktop),
:* '''Aspect-ratio''' the ratio of width to height of the image to be displayed,
:* '''Crop''' the ratio of width to height of the display into which the image will be displayed,
:* '''Deinterlace''' some text,
:* '''Deinterlace mode''' some text,
:* '''Post processing''' some text,
:* '''Video Track''' select which video track from the source stream should be displayed,
:* '''Subtitles Track''' where subtitles are available then this allows a choice between them.
:* '''Teletext''' some text,
:* '''Fullscreen Video Device''' select which device should display the video output

Vlc MacOS Video

2012-05-01T07:46:07Z

Rogelda: /* The Video menu */

Vlc MacOS Video

2012-05-01T07:45:21Z

Rogelda: /* The Video menu */

Vlc MacOS Audio

2012-05-01T07:42:57Z

Rogelda: /* The Audio menu */

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{{vlc_MacOS_toc}}
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== The Audio menu ==

[[Image:Vlcaudio_osx.png]]

This menu gives you access to controls over the output audio signal.

:* '''Increase/Decrease Volume and Mute''' are probably self explanatory,
:* '''Audio Track''' lets you select which source audio track to output,
:* '''Audio Channels''' allows you to select the computer interface through which to play the sound,
:* '''Visualisations''' some text,
:* '''Audio Channels''' some text.

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Vlc MacOS Playback

2012-05-01T07:41:08Z

Rogelda: /* The Playback menu */

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{{vlc_MacOS_toc}}
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== The Playback menu ==

[[Image:Vlcplayback_osx.png]]

This menu gives you access to the sorts of playback controls you might find on a simple remote control.

:* '''Play''' are probably self explanatory,
:* '''Stop''' are probably self explanatory,
:* '''Record''' are probably self explanatory,
:* '''Playback Speed''' some text,
:* '''Step Forward/Backward''' some text,
:* '''Jump To Time''' some text,
:* '''Previous/Next''' some text,
:* '''Random''' some text,
:* '''Repeat One/All''' some text,
:* '''Quit after Playback''' some text,
:* '''Program''' some text,
:* '''Title''' some text,
:* '''Chapter''' some text.

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Vlc MacOS Edit

2012-05-01T07:38:04Z

Rogelda: /* The Edit menu */

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{{vlc_MacOS_toc}}
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== The Edit menu ==

[[Image:Vlcedit_osx.png]]

This menu gives you access to the standard OS X Edit commands.

:* '''Cut''' the standard MacOS "cut" operation that fills the paste buffer with the selected items whilst removing the items from their current selected location,
:* '''Copy''' the standard MacOS "copy" operation that fills the paste buffer with the selected items whilst leaving the items in their current selected location,
:* '''Paste''' the standard MacOS "cut" operation that puts a copy of the paste buffer items at the current selected location,
:* '''Clear''' some text,
:* '''Select All''' the standard MacOS operation that selects all items in the current document,
:* '''Special Characters''' some text,
:* these are all standard Edit Menu items from OS X

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Vlc MacOS File

2012-05-01T07:37:08Z

Rogelda: /* The File menu */

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{{vlc_MacOS_toc}}
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== The File menu ==

[[Image:Vlcfile_osx.png]]

This menu gives you access to open input streams.

:* '''Open file''' enables you to open a disk file as the source for the stream,
:* '''Advanced Open file''' some text,
:* '''Open Disk''' some text,
:* '''Open Network''' some text,
:* '''Open Capture Device''' some text,
:* '''Open Recent''' some text,
:* '''Services Discovery''' some text,
:* '''Reveal in Finder''' some text,
:* '''Streaming/Export Wizard''' some text,
:* '''Save Playlist''' some text,

Note: Remember to enter seconds in start and end time in the Streaming Wizard or else it will not work!

Vlc MacOS VLC

2012-05-01T07:34:09Z

Rogelda: /* The VLC menu */

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{{vlc_MacOS_toc}}
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== The VLC menu ==

[[Image:Vlcmenu_osx.png]]

This menu gives you access to non-operational types of commands.

:* '''About''' gives the usual version and creator information,
:* '''Check''' will tell you if there is a newer version released than the one you are using,
:* [[Vlc_MacOS_VLC_Preferences|'''Preferences''']] gives you access to a very wide range of settings for the program,
:* [[Vlc_MacOS_VLC_AddInterfaces|'''Add Interface''']] enables other ways of getting access to VLC functionality other than the Graphical User Interface programme,
:* the others are standard OSX options which do not affect VLC functionality.

=== Preferences ===

Preferences are usually default settings that operate in the background to the operations you want to perform. These are therefore not part of the standard user interface because it is believed you will probably only want access to these occasionally if at all. Should you want to do something a little (or a lot) non-standard then these preferences are important. They allow you to choose non-default audio output channels (e.g. your headphones) or select sub-titles as well as more technical things that probably require some knowledge of video file structures or other in depth knowledge.

The preference sections available under VLC are:

* [[Vlc_MacOS_VLC_Preferences|Audio]] - which audio to play through which channels
* [[Vlc_MacOS_VLC_Preferences|Video]] - which video to play through which channels
* [[Vlc_MacOS_VLC_Preferences|Input/Codecs]] - How to interpret the video file
* [[Vlc_MacOS_VLC_Preferences|Stream output]] - Setting up a specific type of output
* [[Vlc_MacOS_VLC_Preferences|Advanced]]
* [[Vlc_MacOS_VLC_Preferences|Playlist]] - Managing a short list of files for easy and quick access
* [[Vlc_MacOS_VLC_Preferences|Interface]] - Choosing and configuring the alternate interfaces

=== Add Interface ===

If you are using VLC on your Mac to display video on the same Mac's screen(s) then this may be of little interest to you.

The alternate interfaces currently offered are:

* [[Mouse_Gestures|'''Mouse Gestures''']] where you can control VLC by simply moving the mouse
* '''Web interface''' for controlling VLC over a network using a browser
* '''Debug logging'''
* [[Command_line|'''Console''']]
* [[Console|'''Telnet interface''']] a unix-style non-graphical interface

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File:Vlcwindow osx.png

2012-05-01T07:32:58Z

Rogelda:

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2012-05-01T07:32:27Z

Rogelda:

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2012-05-01T07:32:12Z

Rogelda:

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Rogelda:

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2012-05-01T07:31:43Z

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Rogelda:

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2012-05-01T07:31:06Z

Rogelda:

Documentation:Interface

2012-05-01T00:27:02Z

Rogelda: /* Streaming Media Files */

{{RightMenu|documentation play howto toc}}
VLC has several interfaces:

==General Interface Description==

VLC has several main interfaces:
*A cross-platform interface for Windows and GNU/Linux, which is called [[Qt]],
*A native Mac OS X interface,
*An interface which supports skins for both Windows and GNU/Linux.

Below are screenshots of VLC on various interfaces. Despite these different interfaces, VLC's functions essentially work the same on all operating systems.

=== Windows and GNU/Linux (Qt) ===
The interface shown below is the default interface in VLC 2.0, the Qt-based interface. More features can be displayed, by selecting them in the ''View'' menu.

[[Image:Page1.png|480x360px]]<br>

See also [[Documentation:Play HowTo/Basic Use/VLC 1.2 Interface on Windows 7|VLC Interface 2.0 on Windows 7]]

===Mac OS X===
The following interface was the default for VLC on Mac OS X until VLC 1.1:
[[Image:Default Interface Mac.PNG|center|]]

Starting from 2.0.0, the interface has been redesigned - see [[Documentation:Play_HowTo/Basic_Use/Interface_OSX|OSX 2.0 interface]].

== Starting VLC Media Player ==

To start VLC Media Player:

#Select '''Programs''' from the '''Start''' menu.
#Select '''VideoLAN''' and select the '''VLC media player'''.

Or:

#Type in your console '''vlc'''

When you start VLC media player, the application appears on the screen and a small icon {{VLC icon}} appears in the taskbar. Click on the icon in the taskbar to show or hide the icon in the taskbar. Hiding the icon does not amount to quitting the application. It does run in the background even when you hide the interface.

== Stopping VLC Media Player ==

To quit the application, right click on the {{VLC icon}} icon in the tray and select '''Close''' (''Alt-F4'') or click the '''Close''' button in the main interface of the application.

[[File:Basic_interface_quit.png]]

== Taskbar Icon ==
When VLC media player is running, its icon {{VLC icon}} appears in the taskbar. Click on the icon in the taskbar to show or hide the icon in the taskbar. Hiding the icon does not amount to quitting the application. It does run in the background even when you hide the icon. Basic operations such as opening, playing or stopping a media file, or changing a track can be done from the menu obtained by right clicking the taskbar icon. The main interface contains a couple of sections:

=== Main Interface ===
* '''Menu bar''' - The buttons below the track slider contain all the basic playback features.
* '''Track slider''' - The track slider is below the menu bar. It shows the progress of playing the media file. You can drag the track slider left to rewind or right to forward the track being played. When a video file is played, the video appears between the menu bar and track slider. <br> '''Note: When a media file is streamed, the track slider does not move because VLC cannot know the total duration.
* '''Control Buttons''' - The buttons below the slider help in controlling the media currently playing.

[[Image:Playbackcontrols.png|640x480px]]

=== Additional Information ===
At the bottom of the interface we can find information regarding name of the media file being played, the relative speed at which it is being played, and the elapsed and total duration of the file are displayed. There is an option to increase or decrease the speed of the track.

[[Image:Page2.png|640px]]<br>

[[Documentation:Play_HowTo/Basic_Use/Menus|Click here to view an explanation of every menu item.]]

<br>

== Opening modes ==

See [[Documentation:Play HowTo/Basic Use 0.9/Opening modes]]

== Streaming Media Files ==

Streaming is a method of delivering audio or video content across the network without downloading a file before it is played. You can view or listen to the content as it arrives. The advantage is that you need not download large files to watch a movie or listen to music. VideoLAN is designed to stream MPEG videos on high bandwidth networks.

VLC can be used as a server to stream MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 files, DVDs and live videos on the network in unicast or multicast.

Unicast refers to a process where media files are sent to a single system through the network. Multicast refers to a process where media files are sent to multiple systems through the network.

VLC is also used as a client to receive, decode and display MPEG streams. MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 streams received from the network or video from a camcorder can be sent to one machine or a group of machines.

[[Image:Streamingdiag.JPG]]

To stream a file:

#Select ''Open Network Stream'' from the ''Media'' menu. Then the ''Open Media'' dialog box is displayed. The ''Network'' tab is selected by default.
[[Image:Vlc_network_stream.PNG|480x360px]]
#Type the network URL in the user input box
#Click on the ''Play'' button to begin playback of the stream.

Note: When the streaming is being done, the slider moves to show the progress.

For more information, refer to the [http://wiki.videolan.org/Documentation:Play_HowTo/Basic_Use#Play_a_network_stream_.28WebRadio.2C_WebTV.2C_etc..29 VLC usage page]

== Converting and Saving a Media File Format ==

VLC media player is the best option for multimedia conversion. It can convert different media formats to the format of your preference. To convert a media file

#Select ''Open File'' from the ''Media'' menu. The Open dialog box is displayed.
#Select a media file and click on the '''Open''' button and then the media file will be played.
#Select ''Convert/Save'' from the 'Media' menu and the ''Convert'' box is displayed.
#Choose the ''Destination File'' and the ''Profile'' and click ''Start''.

[[File:Basic_interface_convert.png]]

Documentation:Interface

2012-05-01T00:26:47Z

Rogelda: /* Streaming Media Files */

{{RightMenu|documentation play howto toc}}
VLC has several interfaces:

==General Interface Description==

VLC has several main interfaces:
*A cross-platform interface for Windows and GNU/Linux, which is called [[Qt]],
*A native Mac OS X interface,
*An interface which supports skins for both Windows and GNU/Linux.

Below are screenshots of VLC on various interfaces. Despite these different interfaces, VLC's functions essentially work the same on all operating systems.

=== Windows and GNU/Linux (Qt) ===
The interface shown below is the default interface in VLC 2.0, the Qt-based interface. More features can be displayed, by selecting them in the ''View'' menu.

[[Image:Page1.png|480x360px]]<br>

See also [[Documentation:Play HowTo/Basic Use/VLC 1.2 Interface on Windows 7|VLC Interface 2.0 on Windows 7]]

===Mac OS X===
The following interface was the default for VLC on Mac OS X until VLC 1.1:
[[Image:Default Interface Mac.PNG|center|]]

Starting from 2.0.0, the interface has been redesigned - see [[Documentation:Play_HowTo/Basic_Use/Interface_OSX|OSX 2.0 interface]].

== Starting VLC Media Player ==

To start VLC Media Player:

#Select '''Programs''' from the '''Start''' menu.
#Select '''VideoLAN''' and select the '''VLC media player'''.

Or:

#Type in your console '''vlc'''

When you start VLC media player, the application appears on the screen and a small icon {{VLC icon}} appears in the taskbar. Click on the icon in the taskbar to show or hide the icon in the taskbar. Hiding the icon does not amount to quitting the application. It does run in the background even when you hide the interface.

== Stopping VLC Media Player ==

To quit the application, right click on the {{VLC icon}} icon in the tray and select '''Close''' (''Alt-F4'') or click the '''Close''' button in the main interface of the application.

[[File:Basic_interface_quit.png]]

== Taskbar Icon ==
When VLC media player is running, its icon {{VLC icon}} appears in the taskbar. Click on the icon in the taskbar to show or hide the icon in the taskbar. Hiding the icon does not amount to quitting the application. It does run in the background even when you hide the icon. Basic operations such as opening, playing or stopping a media file, or changing a track can be done from the menu obtained by right clicking the taskbar icon. The main interface contains a couple of sections:

=== Main Interface ===
* '''Menu bar''' - The buttons below the track slider contain all the basic playback features.
* '''Track slider''' - The track slider is below the menu bar. It shows the progress of playing the media file. You can drag the track slider left to rewind or right to forward the track being played. When a video file is played, the video appears between the menu bar and track slider. <br> '''Note: When a media file is streamed, the track slider does not move because VLC cannot know the total duration.
* '''Control Buttons''' - The buttons below the slider help in controlling the media currently playing.

[[Image:Playbackcontrols.png|640x480px]]

=== Additional Information ===
At the bottom of the interface we can find information regarding name of the media file being played, the relative speed at which it is being played, and the elapsed and total duration of the file are displayed. There is an option to increase or decrease the speed of the track.

[[Image:Page2.png|640px]]<br>

[[Documentation:Play_HowTo/Basic_Use/Menus|Click here to view an explanation of every menu item.]]

<br>

== Opening modes ==

See [[Documentation:Play HowTo/Basic Use 0.9/Opening modes]]

== Streaming Media Files ==

Streaming is a method of delivering audio or video content across the network without downloading a file before it is played. You can view or listen to the content as it arrives. The advantage is that you need not download large files to watch a movie or listen to music. VideoLAN is designed to stream MPEG videos on high bandwidth networks.

VLC can be used as a server to stream MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 files, DVDs and live videos on the network in unicast or multicast.

Unicast refers to a process where media files are sent to a single system through the network. Multicast refers to a process where media files are sent to multiple systems through the network.

VLC is also used as a client to receive, decode and display MPEG streams. MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 streams received from the network or video from a camcorder can be sent to one machine or a group of machines.

[[Image:Streamingdiag.JPG]]

To stream a file:

#Select ''Open Network Stream'' from the ''Media'' menu. Then the ''Open Media'' dialog box is displayed. The ''Network'' tab is selected by default.
[[Image:Vlc_network_stream.PNG|center|480x360px]]
#Type the network URL in the user input box
#Click on the ''Play'' button to begin playback of the stream.

Note: When the streaming is being done, the slider moves to show the progress.

For more information, refer to the [http://wiki.videolan.org/Documentation:Play_HowTo/Basic_Use#Play_a_network_stream_.28WebRadio.2C_WebTV.2C_etc..29 VLC usage page]

== Converting and Saving a Media File Format ==

VLC media player is the best option for multimedia conversion. It can convert different media formats to the format of your preference. To convert a media file

#Select ''Open File'' from the ''Media'' menu. The Open dialog box is displayed.
#Select a media file and click on the '''Open''' button and then the media file will be played.
#Select ''Convert/Save'' from the 'Media' menu and the ''Convert'' box is displayed.
#Choose the ''Destination File'' and the ''Profile'' and click ''Start''.

[[File:Basic_interface_convert.png]]

Documentation:Interface

2012-05-01T00:26:18Z

Rogelda: /* Streaming Media Files */

File:Vlc network stream.PNG

2012-05-01T00:12:57Z

Rogelda:

Documentation:VLC for dummies

2012-04-30T22:37:12Z

Rogelda: /* Prerequisites */

{{Languages}}
Thank you for visiting this page to find out what VLC is all about. '''Please Note''': this page is ''Under Construction'' and might change in the near future.

VLC media player (or VLC for short) is a FREE and Open Source Software Media Player. Features that make VLC the preferred media player for a lot of people is its excellent support for various Audio and Video CODECs, the fact that it's cross platform and the open way of development.

This page will describe the steps to perform the basic steps of using VLC. For more Advanced Users see the [[Documentation:Play HowTo|VLC Play HowTo]] for a complete user guide, or [[Documentation:Streaming HowTo|VLC Streaming HowTo]] for the advanced streaming features that VLC is capable of.

== Prerequisites ==

*Computer
*Audio output hardware (speakers, headphones) for audio playback
*Internet (Web) Browser (to download VLC)<br /> [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrXPcaRlBqo What is a web browser?]
*Internet Connection (for browsing to that download page)
*You know how to work with computer files and folders<br /> [http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Working-with-files-and-folders Working with files and folders] (Windows)<br />[http://support.apple.com/kb/PH3725 How to open documents and folders] (Mac OS X)<br />[https://help.ubuntu.com/11.10/ubuntu-help/files.html Files, folders & search] (Ubuntu)
*Media (audio, video) files or Disc (optical drive required to play discs)

== Understanding the VLC interface ==
=== Interface overview ===
[[File:Interface1.png|800px]]
=== Windows notification area (system tray) Icon ===

When you start the VLC media player, the application appears on the screen and a small icon {{VLC icon}} appears in the notification area (system tray). Clicking once on the icon in the will hide the VLC media player, and clicking on it again will show it again. Hiding the icon does not close the application which continues to run in the background. By simply right clicking on this icon brings up a list of things to do: ''stopping'' or ''pausing playback'' or ''change track''.'''<br>'''

=== The main interface of VLC media player ===

[[Image:Interface 2.0.png|Windows 2.0 GUI|frame|c|none|'''Note:''' These screenshots are taken from the MS Windows XP version. On other systems, they might appear slightly different.]]

==== Menu bar ====

[[Image:Menu bar.png|430x22px]]

The menu bar at the top contains commands accessible from the interface.

==== Track slider ====

[[Image:Track slider.png|433x16px]]<br> The track slider is below the menu bar. It shows the progress of playing of the media file. You can drag the track slider left to rewind or right to forward the track being played. When a video file is played, the video appears between the menu bar and track slider.

Timers on each side show the elapsed time (left) and the total/remaining (right) time.

'''Note:''' When a media file is streamed (live), the track slider will not move because you are streaming at real time. Unlike a track which will end in a predetermined time.

==== Control buttons ====

[[Image:Control buttons.png|285x34px]]

The buttons below the slider help in controlling the playback.

From left to right:

*Play/Pause
*Previous Media in the Playlist
*Stop playback
*Next Media in the playlist
*Toggle the Video in fullscreen
*Show Extended Settings<br>Audio effects, Video effects, Synchronization
*Show playlist
*Repeat: toggles between loop all, loop one, no loop (default)
*Random (Shuffle)<br>Plays the playlist randomly

==== Volume control ====

[[Image:Volume control.png|104x34px]]

To the right of the control buttons is the volume control. The small speaker icon is a button to quickly mute[[File:Vlc 098a mute on.jpg]] or un-mute[[File:Vlc 098a mute off.jpg|17x17px]] all sound. The slider to the right of it allows you to modify the volume to louder or softer. The percentage gives the amount of amplification.

== Tutorials ==

*[[Documentation:Play_HowTo/Installing_VLC|Installing VLC]]
**[[Documentation:Play_HowTo/Installing_VLC#Windows|Windows]]
**[[Documentation:Play_HowTo/Installing_VLC#Mac_OS_X|Mac OS X]]
**[[Documentation:Play_HowTo/Installing_VLC#Linux|Linux]]
*[[Documentation:Play_HowTo/Basic_Use/Interface|Basics of VLC]]
**Windows
***[[Documentation:Play_HowTo/Basic_Use/Interface#Starting_VLC_Media_Player|starting VLC]]<br> Double click the VLC icon [[File:Icon.png|32px]] on the desktop or from the start menu: select ''Programs'', select ''VideoLAN'' and select ''VLC media player''.
**[[Documentation:Play_HowTo/Basic_Use/Open#Play_a_file|Playing media files stored in the computer]]
***Queuing files<br /> You can queue files by selecting multiple files at a time.
**[[Documentation:Play_HowTo/Basic_Use/Open#Play_a_CD.2FDVD.2FVCD|Playing media from your optical reader]] (CD, DVD, Blu-Ray)
**[[Documentation:Play_HowTo/Basic_Use/Interface#Stopping_VLC_Media_Player|Closing VLC]]

== See also ==
*[[VLC HowTo]]
*[[Documentation:Play HowTo]]

*[[Common Problems]]
*Hotkeys
**[[QtHotkeys]] (Qt is the default graphical interface)
**[[Hotkeys table]]
**[[How to set global hotkeys]]

== External Links ==
*[http://www.videolan.org/support/faq.html F.A.Q.]
*[http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/help Windows Help and How-to]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrXPcaRlBqo What is a web browser?]
*[http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCCCDDDC322A8AA82 Video tutorials (selected by Jan)]

{{Languages}}
[[Category:Documentation]]

What can VLC do?

2012-04-16T10:54:24Z

Rogelda:

This area of the wiki contains a list with the possibilities {{VLC}} gives you. It was made to help people better realize the potential {{VLC}} has. Some entries will simply mention the possibility, others try to explain how to do it as well. Let me start by apologising for my horrible spelling, but I hope you will be able to decipher the texts anyway.

== Mediaplayer ==

=== Compact Disc (CD) Images ===
If you have a [[CD-DA]] (audio CD), [[SVCD]], or [[VCD]] packaged inside a CD-image, in some cases [[VLC media player]] can play this without you having to mount it or extract it. You can simply choose "open file" and pick the CD-image. For CD-image support vlc has to be [[compile]]d using [[libcdio]] (<tt>--enable-libcdio</tt>) and the various plugins which use libcdio need to be selected (<tt>--enable-cddax</tt>, <tt>--enable-vcdx</tt>). Some of these enablements may not be the default for your OS.

The kinds of Compact Disc formats supported are CDRWIN's BIN/CUE format, cdrdao's TOC format, and a limited set of Nero (NRG) formats.

(''[[libcdio]] also supports ISO-9660 image reading but at present there is no VLC access plugin which uses it. DVD's images follow the UDF format and at present there is no support in libcdio for that, although some limited progress has been made in that direction. It is possible that will get added in the future; volunteers are most welcome).

=== How to enable/use subtitles ===
Before you try to enable [[subtitle]]s make sure the subtitles you have are in a format that VLC can read! You can find the list of compatible subtitle formats [http://www.videolan.org/vlc/features.html here].
If VLC has detected any sort of subtitles available, you will be able to turn them on under the menu: ''Video->Subtitles track->Track 1''

Auto detection of subtitle files uses a 'fuzzy' logic which you can specify. If this is wrongly specified you may end up with more subtitle file options than really exist or miss some that are provided. By default it allows any file in the right place which exactly matches the video name, and may have some extra characters. If you are not seeing the number of subtitle options you expect you might want to allow more 'fuzziness' by changing the preference in video/subtitles/subtitle autodetection where help is available if you 'hover' over the field.

If you mainly use .srt subtitles or .sub, you can get them turned on automatically when they are detected, by setting the ''Input/Codecs->Advanced->Choose subtitle track'' to 0, it will automatically turn on the subtitle track. You can also experiment with the ''Choose subtitle language'' on the same page. But if you experiment a bit with the settings you should be able to get subtitles turned on automatically.

'''Notes:''' On Mac OS X, the "Video->Subtitles track" menu item is permanently disabled for some reason. You must manually specify the location of the subtitles file in the "Subpictures" pane of the preferences.

Unfortunately the default font for (srt-)subtitles doesn't include unicode characters (hexadezimal number) 2011 (non-breaking-hyphen), 2012 (figure dash) and 2a2f (cross-product) ...

=== Playing Windows Media files ===
VLC should be able to successfully play both audio and video in .wma and .wmv 1 and 2. For the newest version (wmv3) only the Windows version of VLC will be able to play it, since no open-source implementation of wmv3 has been made so far, so the Windows VLC plays it by using the Windows API. DRM-crippled files however cannot be played on any OS of VLC.

=== How to control the aspect ratio of the video ===
Using VLC, you can override the source aspect ratio. This is available both as a command line option and as an option in the Preference dialog in the graphical interface. The aspect ratio can be specified both in ratio format (16:9) or as a decimal number (1.33).

'''Command Line'''

When invoking VLC from the command line, use the option --aspect-ratio. For instance,

vlc --aspect-ratio 1:5

'''Graphical Interface'''

If using the graphical interface, the setting is In the Video section of the Preferences dialog. You may specify the aspect ratio in the field labeled "Source aspect ratio."

Here is a list of the more common aspect ratios.

* Fullscreen: 1.33 or 4:3
* Widescreen: 1.78 or 16:9
* Typical DVD: 1.85
* Cinemascope: 2.35

===Be remotely controlled===
VLC provides a series of interfaces which allow it to be controlled in various ways such as via telnet, a web browser, several iPhone apps desktop widgets and more. [[How_to#Remote_Control_for_VLC | Details are here]].

=== Announce What's Playing to IRC ===
Announce the currently playing track to mirc (an irc client). This is often referred to as a "now playing" script. To be able to get this functionality with vlc one approach would be to use the HTTP interface. With it you can create a simple file which will display "'Artist' with the song 'Title' from the album 'Album' the genre is 'Genre'" on a page in your browser. You can then pull that page from mirc with standard sockets and thereby use the text in a script in mirc. Below I will provide some VERY simple and very ugly examples on how you could use this. The examples are tested with vlc 0.8.5 and mirc 6.12. I can't guarantee the code work with any other versions (although it most likely will). Ok so here we go. You start with create a test.html file in the http interface directory (C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\http) inside this file paste the following to ONE line or it will not work:

<pre>
ANNOUNCE <vlc id="value" param1="'ARTIST' vlc_get_meta"/>
with the song <vlc id="value" param1="'TITLE' vlc_get_meta"/>
from the album <vlc id="value" param1="'ALBUM' vlc_get_meta"/>
, The genre is <vlc id="value" param1="'Genre' vlc_get_meta"/>
</pre>
-or for streaming server info-
<pre>
ANNOUNCE <vlc id="value" param1="'TITLE' vlc_get_meta"/>
with the song <vlc id="value" param1="'NOW_PLAYING' vlc_get_meta"/>
</pre>

Remember to leave an empty line behind the actual line of code, vlc/mirc seems to want this.
Then you must create a script in mirc under remote (alt+r) and paste in the following:

<pre>
alias now {
sockopen vlc_meta_info 127.0.0.1 8082
}

on *:SOCKOPEN:vlc_meta_info: {
sockwrite -n $sockname GET /test.html HTTP/1.1
sockwrite -n $sockname Host: localhost
;sockwrite -n $sockname Connection: Keep-Alive
sockwrite -n $sockname $crlf
sockwrite -n $sockname $null
}

on *:sockread:vlc_meta_info: {
if ($sockerr > 0) return
:nextread
sockread %temp
if ($sockbr == 0) return
if (%temp == $null) %temp = ---
if (ANNOUNCE isin %temp) {
%temp = $remove(%temp,ANNOUNCE )
describe $active is listening to %temp
}
goto nextread

sockclose vlc_meta_info
}
</pre>

Only things u might want to change is the port the http interface listens on, thats the first line and is port 8082 in my case. You might also want some other text than "is listening to" just change as you see fit.

Thats pretty much it. You should enable the http interface in vlc by default if u wanna use this on a regular basis. This is done under preferences in "Interface->Main interfaces"

Then with all this done (and vlc restarted) you can type /now in mirc and it will display your currently playing track.

This was made for mp3 tracks, so if it doesn't work with other types of media let me know.
You can reach me at: jonas (at) vrt.dk
(Im also regularly in the freenode videolan channel, nickname E-bola)

== Now Playing Script for mIRC by Jckf ==
Script and help for Inf3rn0's Now Playing script here: [http://home.no/inf3rn0/NowPlaying/ NowPlaying]

Based on E-Bola's Now Playing script.

Note: If anybody still uses this and wants to contact me, don't look for anyone named Inf3rn0. Look for Jckf ;)

== Streaming - client ==

=== Listen to online radio ===
You can of course always simply find a link to a radiostream and then open it as you would any other network stream in VLC. But if you would like to '''browse a list of online radios''', you can try the list of '''shoutcast''' radio stations VLC can download for you:
*First you need to open the playlist window: View->Playlist.
*Once you have the playlist window open chose: ''Manage->Service discovery->Shoutcast radio listings''. After 10 seconds or so the playlist should have become populated by radio station entries. You obviously require internet access for this to work!
*If you want the stations sorted alphabetically, you can chose: ''Sort->Sort by title''. Also note shoutcast have many thousands streams available, per default in 0.8.2 250 stations are downloaded, this can be changed in the preferences under: <u>Playlist->Service discovery->Shoutcast</u>. Note that the more stations you want to add, the longer delay you will see when the station list is downloaded, parsed, and added to the playlist. Also note you should see 2 "Folder nodes" in the playlist under shoutcast called Genres and bitrate where the stations will be listed under their respective areas. Note that most stations claim to be multi genre, so a station might be listed under both Top40, pop and rock.

For version 1.1.11 the following works fine.

*If not already visible, open the playlist window through ''View''->''Playlist''. On the left side you see the '''Media Browser''' on the right side the '''Playlist''' window which is probably empty.
*In the '''Media Browser''' double-click the entry ''Internet'' which will unfold a few options, one them being the ''Icecast Directory''. Of course, using any of these Internet options requires an active Internet connection.
*Double-click the entry ''Icecast Directory'' and after a few seconds a list of radio stations will be displayed in the '''Playlist''' window, which now has been renamed to '''Icecast Directory'''.

The other Internet related stream sources work similar, except the ''Podcasts'' which require you to enter the URL of a podcast you wish to subscribe to.

=== Online Radio Addition ===
For VLC 1.0.2 "Goldeneye" under Linux, I got the Shoutcast listing by (from the VLC tools) Media/Services Discovery/Shoutcast Radio listings. After checking that option, the playlist was populated with the Shoutcast list.

== Streaming - server ==

=== VLM ===

The VLM is the Video On Demand part of the VLC streaming server features. It lets you setup a bunch of entries and then let users ask for those streams and it then gives them to the users, it has A LOT of possibilities and I will try to cover them all here.

You can divide VLM entries into 2 general categories VOD and broadcast entries.

== See also ==
* [[timeshift|Timeshifting]]
* [[3D]]

VLC HowTo

2012-04-16T10:50:39Z

Rogelda: /* Adjusting Settings */

__NOTOC__
Below are some handy guides for using {{VLC}}

=== Playing Video and Audio ===

;How to...

*[[What can vlc do#How_to_enable.2Fuse_subtitles|Use Subtitles]]
*:Playing movies with subtitles
*[[How to Use a Capture Card|Use a Capture Card]]
*:This explains how to watch TV or get video from your capture card.
*[[What can vlc do#Play_DVD.2FSVCD.2FVCD_iso.27s_.2F_Images|Play DVDs and Disks from the image file]]
*:This explains how to use movies encoded onto an ISO file.

=== Adjusting Settings ===

;How to...

*[[Change_the_brightness_or_contrast_of_a_video|Adjust Picture Brightness and Contrast]]
*[[What can vlc do#How_to_control_the_aspect_ratio_of_the_video|Edit the Aspect Ratio of a video]]
*[[Crop|Crop video]]
*[[How to disable acceleration in Win32|Disable video acceleration in Win32]]
*[[How to save bookmarks|Save bookmarks]]
*[[How to play multiple instances of VLC|How to play multiple instances]]

===Remote Control for VLC===
;How to...
* [[Control VLC via a browser]]
*: This explains how to use the HTTP [[interface]]
* [[Control VLC via a widget]] on the Mac desktop
* [[Control VLC from an iPhone]]
* [[Control VLC from an Android Phone]]
* [[Control VLC from a Palm Web OS Phone]]
* [[How to Use Creative Remote]]
*: Explains how to control {{VLC}} with Creative brand remote controls

===Transcoding and Streaming===
;How to...
* [[iPod Video Conversion Guide|Play videos on your iPod]]
*: This explains how to convert your videos so they play on your iPod.
* [[Play_on_Yan Micro|Play videos on your Play-Yan Micro]]
*: This explains how to convert your videos so they play on your Play-Yan Micro.
* [[Play_on_Xbox|Play videos on your XBox and XBox 360 ]]
*: This explains how to convert your videos so they play on your XBox.
* [[Play_on_Zune| Play video on your Zune]]
*: This explains how to convert your videos so they play on your Zune.
* [[Fixing .flv to .avi with Ffmpeg]]
*: This explains how to use ffmpeg to a convert broken .flv files to a perfectly good .avi file '''DEPRECATED'''
* [[Transcode_WM_to_Mov_or_MP4|Convert Windows Media audio/video files to MOV or .MP4]]
*: This explains how to convert Windows Media-encoded files to Quicktime or MPEG-4 files
* [[Streaming_to_ActiveX_for_Windows_Media_Player | Streaming from a webcam to an ActiveX embedded object page]]
* [[How_to_add_logo | Add a logo on your videos]]
* [[Mosaic| Create a Mosaic]]
*: This explains how to set up a mosaic from a few streams like a TV portal.
* [[How to DBox|Set up Video on Demand on a Dreambox]]
* [[How to Batch Encode]]
*: This explains how to set up a batch transcode with all files in a directory of a certain file extension being transcoded to a specified format.
* [[Transcode]]
*: This explains converting (transcoding) a file.
* [[How to merge and transcode multiple videos]]
*: This explains how to take several source videos and merge then transcode resulting in a single file output.
* [[Extract Audio From File]]
*: This explains how to extract the audio track from a file.
* [[Extract_audio]]
*: This explains how to extract the audio track from a DVD.
* [[Rip DVD]]
*: This explains how to rip a DVD using VLC

===Using VLC in other Applications===
;How to...
* [[ActiveX]]
*: Specification for ActiveX control
* [[LibVLC|Use VLC's External API]]
*: Information for using libvlc
* [[Use in Media Center]]
* [[Useful Firefox Extensions]]
*: Information about extensions to view embedded videos in web pages using VLC
* [[GWT]]
*: Google WebToolkit

===Other Stuff===
;How to...
* [[How to Create a DVD|Create a DVD]]
*: This explains how to make a DVD from your home videos
* [[ActiveX/Delphi|Use the ActiveX control with Borland's Delphi]]
*: Using the VLC ActiveX plug-in in your programs
* [[ActiveX/HTML|Use the ActiveX control within a webpage.]]
* [[HowTo_Integrate_VLC_plugin_in_your_webpage|Integrate ActiveX/Mozilla on your webpage]]
* [[Change the brightness or contrast of a video|Change a video]]
*: This explains how to edit a video and save the changes
* [[How to create thumbnails]]
* [[How to Use Lirc]]
* [[How to shut down computer]] when VLC playback is over...
* [[How to make VLC the default player]]
* [[How to use VLC for transcription in linux]]

== See also ==
* '''See also [[:Category:How To]]'''
[[Category:How To]]