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Force decoding using a specific codec
Posted: 27 Aug 2008 16:12
by tonsofpcs
I have a file whose audio component is being recognized as one format but I know it is of another format, is there a way that I can force it to be decoded as if it were a specific codec and not the one detected (or noted as fourcc in the container, if applicable)?
Re: Force decoding using a specific codec
Posted: 27 Aug 2008 16:58
by Arite
You could try entering a codec list (from VLC 0.9.0 help):
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--codec=<string> Preferred decoders list
List of codecs that VLC will use in priority. For instance,
'dummy,a52' will try the dummy and a52 codecs before trying the other
ones. Only advanced users should alter this option as it can break
playback of all your streams.
Arite.
Re: Force decoding using a specific codec
Posted: 27 Aug 2008 17:09
by tonsofpcs
Thanks, I tried that on 0.8.1 to no avail, I will try on the last 0.9.0 nightly a bit later today.
Re: Force decoding using a specific codec
Posted: 27 Aug 2008 17:12
by Arite
What is the container/audio codec/detected audio codec? You could also manually edit the FourCC, however that could cause problems with the file and may not work afterwards properly.
Arite.
Re: Force decoding using a specific codec
Posted: 27 Aug 2008 23:32
by dionoea
You can't override the fourcc in VLC. That could be useful in some cases. Feel free to submit a patch
Re: Force decoding using a specific codec
Posted: 28 Aug 2008 00:02
by tonsofpcs
I'm still fighting to get git to update the local tree after compiling..... I wouldn't know where to start with the code.
Re: Force decoding using a specific codec
Posted: 31 Aug 2008 07:16
by tonsofpcs
Ticket is open @
ticket 1945.