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DoesItReallyMatter: Tag page as historical

2019-01-22T07:14:06Z

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	==Video output related questions and problems==		==Video output related questions and problems==
	===Why does VLC only give black, white or garbled (or other visual errors) video output?===		===Why does VLC only give black, white or garbled (or other visual errors) video output?===

Corbax: /* Video Colors are washed out (NVIDIA issue) */

2013-09-05T15:46:31Z

Video Colors are washed out (NVIDIA issue)

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	===Video Colors are washed out (NVIDIA issue)===		===Video Colors are washed out (NVIDIA issue)===
	Please see [[VSG:Video:~~Color nVidia~~]]		Please see [[VSG:Video:Color_washed_out]]

	===How can I adjust brightness or contrast?===		===How can I adjust brightness or contrast?===

Edwardw at 02:30, 14 August 2013

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 This page contains list of common questions and problems (FAQ aka Frequently asked questions) that [[Windows]] users have about [[VLC media player]] 2.0.x
-For 0.8.6 check [[WindowsFAQ-0.8.x]], for 0.9.x check [[WindowsFAQ-0.9.x]], for 1.0.x check [[WindowsFAQ-1.0.x]] and for 1.1.x check [[WindowsFAQ-1.1.x]].
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 ===How do I specify the folder where the recorded files (via red rec button) will be stored?===
-'''Tools -> Preferences''' and '''Input & Codecs''' and '''Record directory or filename'''. Remember to press '''Save''' to save VLC settings and restart VLC after that to make sure changes are enabled.
+'''Tools → Preferences''' and '''Input & Codecs''' and '''Record directory or filename'''. Remember to press '''Save''' to save VLC settings and restart VLC after that to make sure changes are enabled.
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VLC help: Fix image links, I will embed them at later

2012-08-05T09:05:38Z

Fix image links, I will embed them at later

VLC help: /* Why does VLC volume change when I attach my mobile phone to computer during playback? */

2012-04-09T16:35:41Z

Why does VLC volume change when I attach my mobile phone to computer during playback?

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	You can force speaker setup if you use DirectX audio output from '''Tools -> Preferences''' (set Show settings to All) '''Audio -> Output modules -> DirectX''' and '''Speaker configuration''' dropdown menu. Remember to press '''Save''' to save VLC settings and restart VLC after that to make sure changes are enabled.		You can force speaker setup if you use DirectX audio output from '''Tools -> Preferences''' (set Show settings to All) '''Audio -> Output modules -> DirectX''' and '''Speaker configuration''' dropdown menu. Remember to press '''Save''' to save VLC settings and restart VLC after that to make sure changes are enabled.
	===Why does VLC volume change when I attach my mobile phone to computer during playback?===		===Why does VLC volume change when I attach my mobile phone to computer during playback?===
	This is a feature of Windows. You can adjust this via '''Control Panel'''. Open '''Sound''' and go to '''Communications''' tab.		This is a feature of Windows. You can adjust this via '''Control Panel'''. Open '''Sound''' and go to '''Communications''' tab.<br />
	[[File:Vlc_faq_usb_audio_windows_quiet.jpg]]		[[File:Vlc_faq_usb_audio_windows_quiet.jpg]]

VLC help at 16:35, 9 April 2012

2012-04-09T16:35:25Z

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	===How can I override speaker setup? (e.g. I want to always default to stereo)===		===How can I override speaker setup? (e.g. I want to always default to stereo)===
	You can force speaker setup if you use DirectX audio output from '''Tools -> Preferences''' (set Show settings to All) '''Audio -> Output modules -> DirectX''' and '''Speaker configuration''' dropdown menu. Remember to press '''Save''' to save VLC settings and restart VLC after that to make sure changes are enabled.		You can force speaker setup if you use DirectX audio output from '''Tools -> Preferences''' (set Show settings to All) '''Audio -> Output modules -> DirectX''' and '''Speaker configuration''' dropdown menu. Remember to press '''Save''' to save VLC settings and restart VLC after that to make sure changes are enabled.
			===Why does VLC volume change when I attach my mobile phone to computer during playback?===
			This is a feature of Windows. You can adjust this via '''Control Panel'''. Open '''Sound''' and go to '''Communications''' tab.
			[[File:Vlc_faq_usb_audio_windows_quiet.jpg]]

	==(Graphical) user interface related questions and problems==		==(Graphical) user interface related questions and problems==

VLC help at 16:30, 9 April 2012

2012-04-09T16:30:09Z

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	===How do I change my output device in case I have multiple audio devices connected to my PC?===		===How do I change my output device in case I have multiple audio devices connected to my PC?===
	Open '''Tools -> Preferences''' (set Show Settings to All) and if you use DirectX, then '''Audio -> Output modules -> DirectX''' and '''Output device'''. If you use Waveout, then '''Audio -> Output modules -> WaveOut''' and '''Select Audio Device'''. Remember to press '''Save''' to save VLC settings and restart VLC after that to make sure changes are enabled.		Open '''Tools -> Preferences''' (set Show Settings to All) and if you use DirectX, then '''Audio -> Output modules -> DirectX''' and '''Output device'''. If you use Waveout, then '''Audio -> Output modules -> WaveOut''' and '''Select Audio Device'''. Remember to press '''Save''' to save VLC settings and restart VLC after that to make sure changes are enabled.
			===How can I override speaker setup? (e.g. I want to always default to stereo)===
			You can force speaker setup if you use DirectX audio output from '''Tools -> Preferences''' (set Show settings to All) '''Audio -> Output modules -> DirectX''' and '''Speaker configuration''' dropdown menu. Remember to press '''Save''' to save VLC settings and restart VLC after that to make sure changes are enabled.

	==(Graphical) user interface related questions and problems==		==(Graphical) user interface related questions and problems==

Edwardw: /* Video Colors are washed out (NVIDIA issue) */

2012-03-27T00:22:43Z

Video Colors are washed out (NVIDIA issue)

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	===Video Colors are washed out (NVIDIA issue)===		===Video Colors are washed out (NVIDIA issue)===
	~~http://wiki.videolan.org/~~VSG:Video:~~Color_nVidia~~		Please see [[VSG:Video:Color nVidia]]

	===How can I adjust brightness or contrast?===		===How can I adjust brightness or contrast?===

VLC help: /* How do I change playlist icons to list view or vice versa in QT4 interface? */

2012-03-26T17:53:09Z

How do I change playlist icons to list view or vice versa in QT4 interface?

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	===How do I change playlist icons to list view or vice versa in QT4 interface?===		===How do I change playlist icons to list view or vice versa in QT4 interface?===
	Click the icon/button in playlist to toggle between modes		Click the icon/button in playlist to toggle between modes<br />

	[[File:vlc_faq_playlist_icons.jpg]]		[[File:vlc_faq_playlist_icons.jpg]]

VLC help: /* How do I change playlist icons to list view or vice versa in QT4 interface? */

2012-03-26T17:52:54Z

How do I change playlist icons to list view or vice versa in QT4 interface?

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	===How do I change playlist icons to list view or vice versa in QT4 interface?===		===How do I change playlist icons to list view or vice versa in QT4 interface?===
	Click the icon/button in playlist to toggle between modes[[File:vlc_faq_playlist_icons.jpg]]		Click the icon/button in playlist to toggle between modes
			[[File:vlc_faq_playlist_icons.jpg]]

	==Codec compatibility related questions and problems==		==Codec compatibility related questions and problems==

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	===Why does VLC only give black, white or garbled (or other visual errors) video output?===		===Why does VLC only give black, white or garbled (or other visual errors) video output?===
	Usually the problem lies in display adapter drivers. If you are too scared to update your display adapter drivers, you can change VLC settings to make video work. If you are using Windows XP or older the easiest fix is usually to disable '''Accelerated video output/Overlay video output''' which can be found first opening '''Tools -> Preferences''' and then choosing '''Video'''. After you have unticked the Accelerated video output, press '''Save''' to save VLC settings and restart VLC after that to make sure changes are enabled.		Usually the problem lies in display adapter drivers. If you are too scared to update your display adapter drivers, you can change VLC settings to make video work. If you are using Windows XP or older the easiest fix is usually to disable '''Accelerated video output/Overlay video output''' which can be found first opening '''Tools -> Preferences''' and then choosing '''Video'''. After you have unticked the Accelerated video output, press '''Save''' to save VLC settings and restart VLC after that to make sure changes are enabled.
	[http://~~koti~~.~~mbnet~~.~~fi/raiska~~/tutorials/vlc092/11a.png Image about Overlay video output setting]		[http://raiska.comeze.com/tutorials/vlc092/11a.png Image about Overlay video output setting]

	If disabling Overlay video output doesn't help, then the next step is to change video output module (aka '''VOUT'''). Open '''Tools -> Preferences''' (set Show Settings to All) and then choosing '''Video -> Output module'''. There are multiple output modules you can use. For Windows XP and younger you can try '''DirectX 3D''', '''DirectX''', '''OpenGL''' and '''Windows GDI''' video output modules. With Windows Vista and with Windows 7, both DirectX and Windows GDI output modules will disable Aero, so if you want to use Aero, please use DirectX 3D (should be default). Remember to press '''Save''' to save VLC settings and restart VLC after that to make sure changes are enabled.		If disabling Overlay video output doesn't help, then the next step is to change video output module (aka '''VOUT'''). Open '''Tools -> Preferences''' (set Show Settings to All) and then choosing '''Video -> Output module'''. There are multiple output modules you can use. For Windows XP and younger you can try '''DirectX 3D''', '''DirectX''', '''OpenGL''' and '''Windows GDI''' video output modules. With Windows Vista and with Windows 7, both DirectX and Windows GDI output modules will disable Aero, so if you want to use Aero, please use DirectX 3D (should be default). Remember to press '''Save''' to save VLC settings and restart VLC after that to make sure changes are enabled.
	[http://~~koti~~.~~mbnet~~.~~fi/raiska~~/tutorials/vlc092/11b.png Image about video output modules setting]		[http://raiska.comeze.com/tutorials/vlc092/11b.png Image about video output modules setting]

	===Video shows green, blue or red lines===		===Video shows green, blue or red lines===
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	===Crackles, pops, hizzes and other audio anomalies===		===Crackles, pops, hizzes and other audio anomalies===
	If you hear some unwanted audio problems you can try another audio output module to see if that solves the issue (Save and restart VLC after changes). Open '''Tools -> Preferences''' (set Show Settings to All) and then choosing '''Audio -> Output module'''. There are multiple output modules you can use for audio. '''DirectX''' and '''Win32 waveOut''' should work in most cases. Unfortunately there isn't an ASIO support in VLC.		If you hear some unwanted audio problems you can try another audio output module to see if that solves the issue (Save and restart VLC after changes). Open '''Tools -> Preferences''' (set Show Settings to All) and then choosing '''Audio -> Output module'''. There are multiple output modules you can use for audio. '''DirectX''' and '''Win32 waveOut''' should work in most cases. Unfortunately there isn't an ASIO support in VLC.
	[http://~~koti~~.~~mbnet~~.~~fi/raiska~~/tutorials/vlc092/10b.png Image about audio output modules setting]		[http://raiska.comeze.com/tutorials/vlc092/10b.png Image about audio output modules setting]

	===Crackles, pops, hizzes and other audio anomalies with SPDIF passthrough===		===Crackles, pops, hizzes and other audio anomalies with SPDIF passthrough===
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	===How can I make skinned interface my default interface?===		===How can I make skinned interface my default interface?===
	Go to '''Tools -> Preferences''' (set Show Settings to All) and '''Interface -> Main interfaces''' and from '''Interface module''' dropdown box select '''Skinnable Interface'''. Remember to press '''Save''' to save VLC settings and restart VLC after that to make sure changes are enabled.		Go to '''Tools -> Preferences''' (set Show Settings to All) and '''Interface -> Main interfaces''' and from '''Interface module''' dropdown box select '''Skinnable Interface'''. Remember to press '''Save''' to save VLC settings and restart VLC after that to make sure changes are enabled.
	[http://~~koti~~.~~mbnet~~.~~fi/raiska~~/tutorials/vlc092/20.png Image about Skinnable Interface setting]		[http://raiska.comeze.com/tutorials/vlc092/20.png Image about Skinnable Interface setting]

	===Can I jump to certain time?===		===Can I jump to certain time?===
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	===How can I disable fullscreen controller?===		===How can I disable fullscreen controller?===
	You can use '''Tools -> Preferences''' (set Show Settings to All) and '''Interface -> Main interfaces -> Qt''' and untick '''Show a controller in fullscreen mode''' option.		You can use '''Tools -> Preferences''' (set Show Settings to All) and '''Interface -> Main interfaces -> Qt''' and untick '''Show a controller in fullscreen mode''' option.
	[http://~~koti~~.~~mbnet~~.~~fi/raiska~~/tutorials/vlc092/25.png Image about fullscreen controller setting]		[http://raiska.comeze.com/tutorials/vlc092/25.png Image about fullscreen controller setting]

	===Why doesn't the time slider show up?===		===Why doesn't the time slider show up?===