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wMP Video Settings not working with DVD Play
Hello,
I did a search but found no responses that address my issue. So; I use WMP-10 with a CinePlayer DVD decoder and WXP_SP2 on a P4 to view DVD movies on my computer. I curently have a ATI Radeon 9000 Pro video card, 1000MB of main memory, and all the latest updates, drivers, etc. The problem is that the WMP-10 Enchancements, namely, Video Settings, do not work for me whn using this combination while playing a DVD movie. The Video Settings sliders are present, but set to default. Any attempt to move them results in the slider(s) jumping right back to default 0 (zero). So, I have no control over Brightness, Contrast, Hue, or Saturation settings. I have attempted to remedy this the only way I know, by changing settings in WMP Options | Perfomance | Video Acceleration | Advanced. I have tried evey conceivable combination of settings, including Un-checking all selections. However, nothing has any positve impact on the Enhancements Video Settings. In addition, I can not see any negative impacts on the DVD image when viewed; even when all Option settings are left Un-checked. If I had to guess, I would say that either the CinePLayer WMP codec or the WMP itself is simply limited with regard to Video Settings for DVD play. If so, I made a bad choice by selecting this combo and will switch to a full scale DVD player if necessary. HOWEVER, I would like to find a fix to the present problem, as I enjoy using as little software as possible to achieve a result. |
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wMP Video Settings not working with DVD Play
The two most popular DVD player applications are WinDVD and PowerDVD...
www.intervideo.com and www.gocyberlink.com -- Cari (MS-MVP) Windows Technologies, Printing & Imaging http://www.coribright.com/windows "ptmx2" wrote in message ... Hello, I did a search but found no responses that address my issue. So; I use WMP-10 with a CinePlayer DVD decoder and WXP_SP2 on a P4 to view DVD movies on my computer. I curently have a ATI Radeon 9000 Pro video card, 1000MB of main memory, and all the latest updates, drivers, etc. The problem is that the WMP-10 Enchancements, namely, Video Settings, do not work for me whn using this combination while playing a DVD movie. The Video Settings sliders are present, but set to default. Any attempt to move them results in the slider(s) jumping right back to default 0 (zero). So, I have no control over Brightness, Contrast, Hue, or Saturation settings. I have attempted to remedy this the only way I know, by changing settings in WMP Options | Perfomance | Video Acceleration | Advanced. I have tried evey conceivable combination of settings, including Un-checking all selections. However, nothing has any positve impact on the Enhancements Video Settings. In addition, I can not see any negative impacts on the DVD image when viewed; even when all Option settings are left Un-checked. If I had to guess, I would say that either the CinePLayer WMP codec or the WMP itself is simply limited with regard to Video Settings for DVD play. If so, I made a bad choice by selecting this combo and will switch to a full scale DVD player if necessary. HOWEVER, I would like to find a fix to the present problem, as I enjoy using as little software as possible to achieve a result. |
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wMP Video Settings not working with DVD Play
ptmx2 wrote: Hello, I did a search but found no responses that address my issue. So; I use WMP-10 with a CinePlayer DVD decoder and WXP_SP2 on a P4 to view DVD movies on my computer. I curently have a ATI Radeon 9000 Pro video card, 1000MB of main memory, and all the latest updates, drivers, etc. The problem is that the WMP-10 Enchancements, namely, Video Settings, do not work for me whn using this combination while playing a DVD movie. The Video Settings sliders are present, but set to default. Any attempt to move them results in the slider(s) jumping right back to default 0 (zero). So, I have no control over Brightness, Contrast, Hue, or Saturation settings. I have attempted to remedy this the only way I know, by changing settings in WMP Options | Perfomance | Video Acceleration | Advanced. I have tried evey conceivable combination of settings, including Un-checking all selections. However, nothing has any positve impact on the Enhancements Video Settings. In addition, I can not see any negative impacts on the DVD image when viewed; even when all Option settings are left Un-checked. If I had to guess, I would say that either the CinePLayer WMP codec or the WMP itself is simply limited with regard to Video Settings for DVD play. If so, I made a bad choice by selecting this combo and will switch to a full scale DVD player if necessary. HOWEVER, I would like to find a fix to the present problem, as I enjoy using as little software as possible to achieve a result. Although I did at some time in the past, I don't use WMP to play DVDs at present so I am unable to appreciate your problem. I just wanted to make the following "gentle" comment - this is not a lectu I have played DVDs using at least five different players, using at least five different decoders, and I never had the urge to fiddle with the video settings. Of course, your taste could be different from mine, but my point is that if you have not already done so, prehaps you need to calibrate your monitor so that the settings match industry standards. Just a thought. |
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wMP Video Settings not working with DVD Play
I will take that bit of advice, but I want to ask another question or two.
I have a NOKIA monitor test that helps the user set contrast,brighness, moire, etc. It is all a bit subjective based on the viewer and the physical setting of the display. However, you mentioned matching industry standards. Please be more specific as I am interesting in knowing more about your suggestion. FYI, I have a 19" iiYama CRT monitor, a bit old, model MA901U, but I am am very pleased with it in every way. It has more than the standard fair of adjustments, but no all. I would appreciate further advice or information on your suggesting regarding calibration of the monitor. thank you. pm "bxf" wrote: Although I did at some time in the past, I don't use WMP to play DVDs at present so I am unable to appreciate your problem. I just wanted to make the following "gentle" comment - this is not a lectu I have played DVDs using at least five different players, using at least five different decoders, and I never had the urge to fiddle with the video settings. Of course, your taste could be different from mine, but my point is that if you have not already done so, prehaps you need to calibrate your monitor so that the settings match industry standards. Just a thought. |
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wMP Video Settings not working with DVD Play
I cannot comment on the accuracy obtained with the Nokia monitor test.
My own experience with calibration tools delivered with my monitor is not positive. Color Management is a complex subject, but it is overkill in the context of watching DVDs. That is, it is important for the purposes of matching the printed image to the one displayed on the monitor, but this precision is not required just for watching DVDs. Hence, you don't need to get into the subject of Color Management. If you wish to do so, there is an endless amount of info on the web. Since we don't need great precision, we don't need any of the hardware tools that one would use to perform calibration for critical purposes. Whereas calibration tools that rely on visual feedback from the user are not considered reliable by professional standards, it is safe to say that they are suitable for the intended purpose. From my limited experience with a few such tools, I would recommend "Wiziwyg", from Praxisoft. They have (or at least used to have) a free version that you can download and use to calibrate your monitor by eye. This will be more than adequate for non-critical photo work. The technique is similar to the one used by Adobe Gamma (Photoshop), but I find that it is easier to make fine adjustments with "Wiziwyg", and it is easier to use. If you are doing any photo printing then you may want to look more into Color Management and device profiling. This can be somewhat complex, but, depending on the degree of precision one requires, can be very useful. B. ptmx2 wrote: I will take that bit of advice, but I want to ask another question or two. I have a NOKIA monitor test that helps the user set contrast,brighness, moire, etc. It is all a bit subjective based on the viewer and the physical setting of the display. However, you mentioned matching industry standards. Please be more specific as I am interesting in knowing more about your suggestion. FYI, I have a 19" iiYama CRT monitor, a bit old, model MA901U, but I am am very pleased with it in every way. It has more than the standard fair of adjustments, but no all. I would appreciate further advice or information on your suggesting regarding calibration of the monitor. thank you. pm "bxf" wrote: Although I did at some time in the past, I don't use WMP to play DVDs at present so I am unable to appreciate your problem. I just wanted to make the following "gentle" comment - this is not a lectu I have played DVDs using at least five different players, using at least five different decoders, and I never had the urge to fiddle with the video settings. Of course, your taste could be different from mine, but my point is that if you have not already done so, prehaps you need to calibrate your monitor so that the settings match industry standards. Just a thought. |
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wMP Video Settings not working with DVD Play
Thank You...
I will look into "Wiziwyg" from Praxisoft or its other products... pm. "bxf" wrote: I cannot comment on the accuracy obtained with the Nokia monitor test. My own experience with calibration tools delivered with my monitor is not positive. Color Management is a complex subject, but it is overkill in the context of watching DVDs. That is, it is important for the purposes of matching the printed image to the one displayed on the monitor, but this precision is not required just for watching DVDs. Hence, you don't need to get into the subject of Color Management. If you wish to do so, there is an endless amount of info on the web. Since we don't need great precision, we don't need any of the hardware tools that one would use to perform calibration for critical purposes. Whereas calibration tools that rely on visual feedback from the user are not considered reliable by professional standards, it is safe to say that they are suitable for the intended purpose. From my limited experience with a few such tools, I would recommend "Wiziwyg", from Praxisoft. They have (or at least used to have) a free version that you can download and use to calibrate your monitor by eye. This will be more than adequate for non-critical photo work. The technique is similar to the one used by Adobe Gamma (Photoshop), but I find that it is easier to make fine adjustments with "Wiziwyg", and it is easier to use. If you are doing any photo printing then you may want to look more into Color Management and device profiling. This can be somewhat complex, but, depending on the degree of precision one requires, can be very useful. B. ptmx2 wrote: I will take that bit of advice, but I want to ask another question or two. I have a NOKIA monitor test that helps the user set contrast,brighness, moire, etc. It is all a bit subjective based on the viewer and the physical setting of the display. However, you mentioned matching industry standards. Please be more specific as I am interesting in knowing more about your suggestion. FYI, I have a 19" iiYama CRT monitor, a bit old, model MA901U, but I am am very pleased with it in every way. It has more than the standard fair of adjustments, but no all. I would appreciate further advice or information on your suggesting regarding calibration of the monitor. thank you. pm "bxf" wrote: Although I did at some time in the past, I don't use WMP to play DVDs at present so I am unable to appreciate your problem. I just wanted to make the following "gentle" comment - this is not a lectu I have played DVDs using at least five different players, using at least five different decoders, and I never had the urge to fiddle with the video settings. Of course, your taste could be different from mine, but my point is that if you have not already done so, prehaps you need to calibrate your monitor so that the settings match industry standards. Just a thought. |
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