SVCD Codecs

MaF · Post by **MaF** » Wed May 25, 2005 2:05 pm

Using PictureShow 2, I want to create photo slideshows and distribute to family & friends. It seems VCD, SVCD as well as DVD will not be 100% compatible for all DVD players, and now I see they may not even be able to play it on their PC, due to Codec issues. Which format will be most compatible? Can I include any needed Codecs on the disk with the slideshow? Is it worth upgrading my software?

Masami · Post by **Masami** » Wed May 25, 2005 4:32 pm

Okay, as far as DVD players here's how compatibility falls, from most likely to play in any given DVD player to least likely

1. DVD
2. VCD
3. SVCD

Also a (-) disk is more likely to work than a (+) disc. Typically you have a compatibility chart early in the manual or on the back of the DVD player.

As far as computers go, I'm pretty sure that any computer with a DVD player and the latest Windows Media Player, should be able to play any of the file types

MaF · Post by **MaF** » Wed May 25, 2005 4:43 pm

Thanks.
I can view a SVCD on my PC at home using Windows Media Player with no problem. I assume that's because I'm viewing it on the same computer I used to create the disc. It has the proper Codecs loaded because I have the Ulead software installed on it. However, when I try to view it at work, I receive the message that I do not have the proper Codec. I get the music only.

Masami · Post by **Masami** » Wed May 25, 2005 5:32 pm

Hmm, I've never had any problems playing a VCD on a different computer. Does the second computer have a DVD playing program? I think you might need one of those to get the codec you need.

Also make sure it has the latest version of Mieda Player. That might help

MaF · Post by **MaF** » Thu May 26, 2005 11:52 am

VCD works fine. SVCD does not. Does anyone know exactly which Codec is needed? I have 9 Codecs on my home machine, which I do not have at work. I have tried modifying the SVCD options (Legacy MPEGAV vs Standard MPEG2). Still no luck.

MaF · Post by **MaF** » Thu May 26, 2005 12:32 pm

FYI - I found a codec pack from www.xpcodecpack.com that seems to work fine.