I like MplayerX but it struggles with basic .MP4 files

MDJCM · MDJCM #1 (**permalink**)

05-05-2012, 12:13 PM

It quickly gets massive audio sync issues, the sound keeps going but the picture falls way behind until it just doesnt make sense.

Anyone seen this or, what general media player do you use?

vansmith · vansmith #2 (**permalink**)

05-05-2012, 01:11 PM

VLC is a popular choice - it's cross platform, plays just about anything and it's free. It can also play YouTube videos (shameless blog promotion).

MDJCM · MDJCM #3 (**permalink**)

05-05-2012, 07:40 PM

I've heard of VLC for years but I don't like how they've worked very little on the interface, MPlayerX is generations ahead in terms of simplicity and usability. I always found that strange :-/

vansmith · vansmith #4 (**permalink**)

05-05-2012, 08:00 PM

Have you tried VLC 2? They did a major overall on the interface.

MDJCM · MDJCM #5 (**permalink**)

05-06-2012, 06:25 PM

Just gave it a shot, you're right that is a much nicer interface than the old one, had to re-program the hotkeys to do the obvious (left and right arrow = 10 sec skips). Does handle the MP4 without picture delays so far.

BUT, it does have a strange "200Hz" effect that make my videos look different and cheaper. Its like that \soap-opera' effect you get on some of the gimmicky modes on new TVs. Looking for a way to turn that off, as the same videos on MPlayer look cinematic in comparison.

Bad Cyborg · Bad Cyborg #6 (**permalink**)

05-17-2012, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDJCM

It quickly gets massive audio sync issues, the sound keeps going but the picture falls way behind until it just doesnt make sense.

Anyone seen this or, what general media player do you use?

Sound like you have a very old Mac, or you have some very messed up files. MPlayerX runs fine for (I think) all of us. What's the specs of your Mac? And have you tried Movist? Unlike others, I don't like VLC for its keyboard shortcuts (needing 2 keys to adjust volume is unacceptable) and picture quality.

MDJCM · MDJCM #7 (**permalink**)

05-18-2012, 03:34 PM

2.26Ghz C2D, 4GB ram @ 1067mhz

SSD running the OS, media is played from 1TB HDD internal. Its odd because MPlayer OSX is spot on, but MPlayerX has issues.

The files are just regular ~120mb .MP4 files of rips of daily show etc

MDJCM · MDJCM #8 (**permalink**)

10-30-2012, 03:28 PM

Hmm, MPlayerX still has this issue

vansmith #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,289 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	05-05-2012, 01:11 PM VLC is a popular choice - it's cross platform, plays just about anything and it's free. It can also play YouTube videos (shameless blog promotion). Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.
	QUOTE Thanks

vansmith #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,289 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	05-05-2012, 08:00 PM Have you tried VLC 2? They did a major overall on the interface. Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.
	QUOTE Thanks

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Recommend useful iPod/iPhone Manager Tools for Winodws and Mac users	chaterley00	Web Design and Hosting	0	10-13-2009 12:10 AM

I like MplayerX but it struggles with basic .MP4 files

Internet Services

Web Development

Digital Marketing

Consumer Tech

MDJCM #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 27, 2009 Location: UK Posts: 185 Mac Specs: 2009 13" MBP with SSD	05-05-2012, 12:13 PM It quickly gets massive audio sync issues, the sound keeps going but the picture falls way behind until it just doesnt make sense. Anyone seen this or, what general media player do you use?
	QUOTE Thanks

MDJCM #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 27, 2009 Location: UK Posts: 185 Mac Specs: 2009 13" MBP with SSD	05-06-2012, 06:25 PM Just gave it a shot, you're right that is a much nicer interface than the old one, had to re-program the hotkeys to do the obvious (left and right arrow = 10 sec skips). Does handle the MP4 without picture delays so far. BUT, it does have a strange "200Hz" effect that make my videos look different and cheaper. Its like that \soap-opera' effect you get on some of the gimmicky modes on new TVs. Looking for a way to turn that off, as the same videos on MPlayer look cinematic in comparison.
	QUOTE Thanks

MDJCM #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 27, 2009 Location: UK Posts: 185 Mac Specs: 2009 13" MBP with SSD	05-18-2012, 03:34 PM 2.26Ghz C2D, 4GB ram @ 1067mhz SSD running the OS, media is played from 1TB HDD internal. Its odd because MPlayer OSX is spot on, but MPlayerX has issues. The files are just regular ~120mb .MP4 files of rips of daily show etc
	QUOTE Thanks

MDJCM #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 27, 2009 Location: UK Posts: 185 Mac Specs: 2009 13" MBP with SSD	10-30-2012, 03:28 PM Hmm, MPlayerX still has this issue
	QUOTE Thanks

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)