Problems playing video files on extended desktop

[bendrew]

Some of my friends had a problem playing some video files so maybe what i did will work for you. I use 3rd party video converter like imtoo video converter or xilisoft video converter and convert all my video files to mpeg1 (only mpeg1). It will take awhile to convert but once it's done, so far everything working fine. i have more than 5000 mpeg1 files combined. Use klite mega codec (simple).

[Singsation]

Originally Posted by Skybird74

My Pioneer lasers were converted years ago so the are in MPEG1 format and they all play fine on the extended monitor and can play other MPEG's thru InstaButtons. I don't recall Hoster ever showing Videos in the "preview" window. I am using H5.08.

4.06 was the version that gave you a video in both displays then without warning removed and with the hint of it coming back I wait in anticipation. My problem is still there although better. I have reinstalled windows XP pro, fully updated and reinstalled Hoster 5.08. I use a dell XPS M1730 with dual Nvida 8800 gtx cards 4.0 gig of ram although xp only see's 3. 2x 750 gig hard drives.
It seams to play on the external tv when it feels like it, often if I reset the codecs the open up hoster it will play my mpeg2's on the tv but if just leave the program open and not use it it will not plays the mpeg just the sound on the external monitor. Driving me mad now

[Roy Dennis]

Originally Posted by Singsation

It seams to play on the external tv when it feels like it, often if I reset the codecs the open up hoster it will play my mpeg2's on the tv but if just leave the program open and not use it it will not plays the mpeg just the sound on the external monitor. Driving me mad now

Could it be anything to do with your power settings ?
When you say if you leave it the graphics stop displaying I should check something isn't set to sleep.

[KenKelley]

Originally Posted by Singsation

My problem is still there although better. I have reinstalled windows XP pro, fully updated and reinstalled Hoster 5.08. I use a dell XPS M1730 with dual Nvida 8800 gtx cards 4.0 gig of ram although xp only see's 3. 2x 750 gig hard drives.

Did you reinstall the latest R310 Nvidia driver for your video cards when you reinstalled Win XP Pro?

[Singsation]

I have updated everything, and the power settings when power is plugged in are set to nothing turns off. When I say I leave it I mean just for say 10 mins. It is as if when I select a Mpeg file and Hoster is not picking up the codecs, if I stop it the file and restart it 7 out of ten it will play and show on the second screen. I can drag the screen in windows media player and in Dell media player and they play no problems.
This has all happen since I updated Hoster. If I still had my original CDG files i'm afraid I would to moving to a new software player

[KenKelley]

Originally Posted by Singsation

I have updated everything, and the power settings when power is plugged in are set to nothing turns off. When I say I leave it I mean just for say 10 mins. It is as if when I select a Mpeg file and Hoster is not picking up the codecs, if I stop it the file and restart it 7 out of ten it will play and show on the second screen. I can drag the screen in windows media player and in Dell media player and they play no problems.
This has all happen since I updated Hoster. If I still had my original CDG files i'm afraid I would to moving to a new software player

Since this is an intermittent problem as described above I would recommend submitting a help ticket.

My only other thought as to the problem would be another application running in the background such as anti virus or malware may be the culprit.

[Lonman]

I have 2 computers now (that used to work fine) that my mpg2 files (personally ripped from laserdiscs) quit playing on the extended screen. I have had countless suggestions to no avail. My first computer quit playing them around 5.06 upgrade. My 2nd one quit playing them on the 5.08 upgrade.

[Lonman]

Just tried several things in the FFDshow codecs and got my extended screen working again!
In the CODECS - all the way at the bottom is Raw Video. Right click it to "All Supported". See if that works! It worked for me at least!

[Singsation]

Thanks Lonman I give it a try, I have no anti virus software installed or malware. One thing I notice with Hoster is when playing a Mpeg 2 i am using 55-60 % cpu power. I have just down loaded a demo version of pcdj karaoke version on this, when i play a Mpeg 2 i am using 18 - 20% cpu power and it works on both screens. I am am convinced it is Hoster causing my troubles, which is a shame because I love the format of it.

[Lonman]

Originally Posted by Singsation

Thanks Lonman I give it a try, I have no anti virus software installed or malware. One thing I notice with Hoster is when playing a Mpeg 2 i am using 55-60 % cpu power. I have just down loaded a demo version of pcdj karaoke version on this, when i play a Mpeg 2 i am using 18 - 20% cpu power and it works on both screens. I am am convinced it is Hoster causing my troubles, which is a shame because I love the format of it.

I actually made a mistake but it was too late to edit. Don't right click RAW VIDEO, it should just have a little drop down arrow on it's button. Click that then All Supported.