left channel

[toneyx]

Hi, I'm new in this forum. I'm using VLC version 0.8.6d for the purpose playing videoke files. How can I set it to left channel (default) temporarily? Every time I play a file goes back to stereo mode. Anybody knows how to set it tentatively or give me a command line? I'm using built-in Realtek sound from my motherboard. Thanks!

[VLC_help]

--sout-mono-channel=0
that should keep just the left channel

[toneyx]

--sout-mono-channel=0
that should keep just the left channel

How do I do it by using this command? --sout-mono-channel=0 Will be more specific?

[VLC_help]

start -> run -> cmd
c:\software\vlc\vlc.exe --sout-mono-channel=0

you can also add --sout-mono-channel=0 to you shortcut be pressing right mouse over VLC shortcut and choosing properties and in shortcut tab change to target box
"C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\vlc.exe" --sout-mono-channel=0

PS. You have to change those file locations if they aren't same on your machine.

[toneyx]

I followed your instructions in both options but it says:
"The command line options couldn't be loaded, check that they are valid."

[VLC_help]

You are correct. It seems that all mono and channel mixing options have vanished from current VLC builds and also from nightly builds. I don't know the reason, but you could try some older VLC versions.

[toneyx]

What older versions do you recommend? I tried 7 and 8 versions but it didn't work.

[VLC_help]

If it doesn't work with 0.7.x or 0.8.x series, I don't know if it ever has worked =) You should add this as a feature request.