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BL4K3Y · 03-01-12, 03:13 PM

As per the title, can I do this? I have tried adding the .mkv files to my media library but they don't show up.

I already installed the K-Lite Mega Codec Pack so I know I have the required codecs.

Dude111 · 03-01-12, 06:32 PM

I just tried them with my WMP9 and they dont play either (I didnt DL any additional codecs to test it)

Do you know what the codec is for playing .MKV files?? (If you know the 1 specific filename i might try it)

They seem to play fine in VLC

The first and 2nd ones play fine: Video/Audio
The 3rd one crashes my VLC

-- The audio plays but an error box comes up that says the problem has encounted an error...
The 4th one has NO VIDEO OR SOUND
The 5th and 6th ones have NO VIDEO
The 7th one plays fine: Video/Audio

http://kakonacl.dip.jp/PlayerTry/TestMovies/MKV

Good luck buddy!

leeds6 · 03-01-12, 06:47 PM

you need a Matroska player or there was a codec pack out there called matroska pack which has what you need

in fact just found this

http://matroska.org/technical/guides...ows/index.html

Dude111 · 03-01-12, 06:54 PM

Its interesting. The page i listed above tests differrent audio/video formats using the MKV format....

The one that uses REAL VIDEO 10/REAL AUDIO 8 didnt have any sound OR VIDEO (#4) and it wouldnt even play in realplayer! (Quite strange)

BL4K3Y · 03-01-12, 06:56 PM

The video files in question play fine with the media player, I just can't seem to add them to the library (I installed the K-Lite Mega Codec Pack and I don't know which codec .mkv uses).

They are 3D 1080p .mkv files and I am trying to stream them to my TV downstairs.

BL4K3Y · 04-01-12, 01:52 AM

I haven't fixed this issue, I am using the Samsung AllShare software instead.

cupid stunt · 04-01-12, 08:47 AM

Hi Blakey,

I use the "CCCP" codec package and mount HDD from my PC upstairs to play anything on PC downstairs

It comes with media player classic, a great MKV player

Hope this helps.
C.S.

03-01-12, 03:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
BL4K3Y Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colne, Lancashire Posts: 7,004 Thanks: 247 Thanked 1,319 Times in 1,211 Posts	Stream .mkv Using Windows Media Player 12 As per the title, can I do this? I have tried adding the .mkv files to my media library but they don't show up. I already installed the K-Lite Mega Codec Pack so I know I have the required codecs.

03-01-12, 06:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dude111 An Awesome Dude Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 225 Thanks: 128 Thanked 37 Times in 24 Posts	I just tried them with my WMP9 and they dont play either (I didnt DL any additional codecs to test it) Do you know what the codec is for playing .MKV files?? (If you know the 1 specific filename i might try it) They seem to play fine in VLC The first and 2nd ones play fine: Video/Audio The 3rd one crashes my VLC -- The audio plays but an error box comes up that says the problem has encounted an error... The 4th one has NO VIDEO OR SOUND The 5th and 6th ones have NO VIDEO The 7th one plays fine: Video/Audio http://kakonacl.dip.jp/PlayerTry/TestMovies/MKV Good luck buddy! Last edited by Dude111; 03-01-12 at 06:50 PM.

03-01-12, 06:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
leeds6 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 264 Thanks: 5 Thanked 50 Times in 47 Posts	Re: Stream .mkv Using Windows Media Player 12 you need a Matroska player or there was a codec pack out there called matroska pack which has what you need in fact just found this http://matroska.org/technical/guides...ows/index.html Last edited by leeds6; 03-01-12 at 06:54 PM. Reason: new info

03-01-12, 06:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
BL4K3Y Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colne, Lancashire Posts: 7,004 Thanks: 247 Thanked 1,319 Times in 1,211 Posts	Re: Stream .mkv Using Windows Media Player 12 The video files in question play fine with the media player, I just can't seem to add them to the library (I installed the K-Lite Mega Codec Pack and I don't know which codec .mkv uses). They are 3D 1080p .mkv files and I am trying to stream them to my TV downstairs.

04-01-12, 01:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
BL4K3Y Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colne, Lancashire Posts: 7,004 Thanks: 247 Thanked 1,319 Times in 1,211 Posts	Re: Stream .mkv Using Windows Media Player 12 I haven't fixed this issue, I am using the Samsung AllShare software instead.

03-01-12, 06:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dude111 An Awesome Dude Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 225 Thanks: 128 Thanked 37 Times in 24 Posts	Its interesting. The page i listed above tests differrent audio/video formats using the MKV format.... The one that uses REAL VIDEO 10/REAL AUDIO 8 didnt have any sound OR VIDEO (#4) and it wouldnt even play in realplayer! (Quite strange)

04-01-12, 08:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
cupid stunt Electrician Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 300 Thanks: 177 Thanked 78 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Stream .mkv Using Windows Media Player 12 Hi Blakey, I use the "CCCP" codec package and mount HDD from my PC upstairs to play anything on PC downstairs It comes with media player classic, a great MKV player Hope this helps. C.S.