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diff --git a/DOCS/MPlayer-FAQ b/DOCS/MPlayer-FAQ new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..40d3ae414d --- /dev/null +++ b/DOCS/MPlayer-FAQ @@ -0,0 +1,120 @@ +Yes, this is the MPlayer FAQ. +============================= + +About: +~~~~~~ +Many people asked same questions so I decided to write this stuff. +I know that people will never read this but at least i try to +pull down number of these mails. +And from now i can say that "read the fuckin' FAQ!" :-) + +Let's ask! +~~~~~~~~~~ +Q: SDL output doesn't work or compile. Problem is .... +A: It works only with SDL v1.1.7 (and maybe newer) + It does NOT work with 1.1.6, 1.1.5 1.1.4 1.1.3 1.0.4 etc, don't ask. + +Q: I am still having trouble compiling with SDL support. gcc says something + about "undefined reference to `SDL_EnableKeyRepeat'" What's now? +A: Where did you install the SDL library? If you installed in /usr/local + (the default) then edit the top level config.mak and add + "-L/usr/local/lib " after "X_LIBS=" Now type make. You're done! + +Q: I have problem ... with the SDL driver. +A: It's very experimental & buggy code, and it's UNSUPPORTED by us. + Please do NOT report bugs or ask features relating to SDL. + But you can improve it, and send us patches! + +Q: It doesn't compile, and it misses uint64_t inttypes.h and similar things... +A: copy DOCS/inttypes.h to MPlayer directory (cp DOCS/inttypes.h .) + try again... if fail, contact me + +Q: I have Pentium III but ./configure doesn't detect SSE +A: Only kernel versions 2.4.x supports SSE + +Q: fullscreen option (-fs) and/or -xy doesn't work with x11 driver (-vo x11) +A: x11 driver doesn't support scaling, and it can't change screen resolution. + Yes, I know that it should be but I have no time to write software + scaling routines and experiencing with XVidMode extension... + You can do it yourself, just press ALT,CTRL,- or ALT,CTRL,+ simultaneously, + see X-server docs for details. + +Q: audio goes out of sync playing .avi file +A: try with -bps or -nobps option + if still bad, send me (upload to ftp) that file, I'll check. + +Q: what is the meaning of numbers in the status line? +A: see: + A: 2.1 V: 2.2 A-V: -0.167 ct: 0.042 57 41% 0% 2.6% 0 + - A: audio position in seconds + - V: video position in seconds + - A-V: audio-video difference in seconds (delay) + - ct: total A-V sync correction done + - frames played (counting from last seek) + - video codec cpu usage in percent (for mpeg it includes video_out too!) + - video_out cpu usage for avi, 0 for mpg (see above) + - audio codec cpu usage in percent + - dropped bad frames (mpg only) + Most of them are for debug purposes, and will be removed soon. + +Q: Why is video_out cpu usage zero (0%) for mpeg files? +A: It's not zero, but it's built in into codec, so can't be measured separated. + You should try to play the file using -vo null and then -vo ... and check + the difference to see video_out speed... + +Q: OpenGL (-vo gl) output doesn't work (hangup/black window/X11 errors) +A: your opengl driver doesn't support dynamic texture chanegs (glTexSubImage) + it's known not to work with X 4.0.x DRI drivers and nVidia's binary shit. + it's known to work with Utah-GLX and Matrox G400 card. + it will not work with 3DFX cards because the 256x256 texture size limit. + +Q: I have g200/g400, how to compile/use mga_vid driver? +A: read INSTALL and README... + +Q: What's XMMP? (it's XMMS or XMPS but mispelled?) +A: It's a new project, see www.frozenproductions.com for details + +Q: There are error messages about file not found /usr/lib/win32/.... +A: Download & install w32codec.zip from *our* FTP + (avifile's codec package has different DLL set) + +Q: It wants to load l3codeca.acm, but I don't have such file. +A: You should use w32codec.zip from MPlayer FTP, instead of avifile's pack! + +Q: ...... works with avifile/aviplay while doesn't with MPlayer +A: MPlayer != avifile + The only common thing between these players is the Win32 DLL loader. + The codecs (dll) sets, syncronization, demultiplexing etc is totaly + different and shouldn't be compared. + If something works with aviplay it doesn't mean that MPlayer should do + it and vice versa. You should contact me, I'll fix the bug!!! + +Q: Indeo 3.x/4.x movies are viewed upside-down!!!? +A: It's a known bug (really it's a bug/limitation of the DLL codec) + +Q: Indeo 3.x,4.x video doesn't work at 32bpp resolutions (16,24 bpp are ok) +A: It's a known bug (really it's a bug/limitation of the DLL codec) + +Q: I've got 'MPlayer interrupted by signal 11' in module audio_setup or + decode_audio. +A: It's a damaged file with bad mp3 audio stream. Try it with -afm 4 + +Q: It aborts with signal 11 playing a file with IMA-ADPCM audio. +A: This codec isn't yet supported! + +Q: Why do you enjoy making that much pre-releases? +A: Download one and you'll know! + +Q: Are there rpm/deb/... packages of MPlayer? +A: Not yet. + +Q: Are there any mailing lists on MPlayer? +A: Yes! See README on how to subscribe them! + +Q: I've found a nasty bug when I tried to play my favourite video!! + Who should I inform? +A: Inform the MPlayer-users mailing list about your problem. *ALWAYS* + read the README about what information we NEED to identify your problem. + Use the developers addresses (specified in AUTHORS) only if you want to + flame, or want to ask for a date. ;) + |