topic preinstalled drivers in PCs & Accessories

preinstalled drivers

a4dil — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 19:55:14 GMT

how do i install the preinstalled drivers downloaded from the vaio link website to replace my existing ones

Re: preinstalled drivers

Thalamus. — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 19:59:00 GMT

Hi a4dil,

Why do you need to install the pre-installed drivers, what's wrong with your existing drivers..

video/audio out of sync

a4dil — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:21:05 GMT

i have found that when i play AVI videos the video/audio goes out of sync the returns to normal after a few seconds

also when i burn any video files using both Nero or click 2 dvd some titles go out of sync & do not return to normal

this happens on my n21s laptop and my fs515h laptop.

it never used to happen on my fs515h laptop but does now after i recovered it and used vaio updates.

do u have any idea why this maybe?

could it be because of a windows update
or due to vaio updates changing the drivers e.g the video one or audio

or a codec problem?

or do i have to update my intel graphics driver if so from where

Re: video/audio out of sync

Thalamus. — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 12:05:51 GMT

Hi a4dil

A simple solution could be to run System Restore and return your Vaio to a point before these problems started..

Guide to Vista System Restore

Guide to XP System Restore

Re: video/audio out of sync

a4dil — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 14:28:16 GMT

tried it didnt work

any other ideas

Re: video/audio out of sync

jumbles1971 — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 18:33:21 GMT

If the source video and the output video are different frame rates (eg 30fps source to 25fps DVD) then with some programs the audio will drift out of sync. The only way around this is to find a DVD making program that converts the source video correctly (Windows DVD Maker that comes with Vista does this) or re-encode the video with a program that also encodes it correctly then use your normal program to create the DVD.

Re: video/audio out of sync

a4dil — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 15:39:45 GMT

what is the best program the reencodes?

Re: video/audio out of sync

tonybeard — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 16:02:54 GMT

Try K-lite codec pack 3.5 full is released from here install everything except the morgan streaming

Re: video/audio out of sync

MattWilson — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 16:13:02 GMT

Try K-lite codec pack 3.5 full is released from here install everything except the morgan streaming

Morgan is a terrible piece of software! Makes everything screw up. Definately use the codec pack as it contains everything you will ever need to convert. You can use all the codecs to encode the video in Premiere elements (if it was installed on your VAIO)

Re: video/audio out of sync

jumbles1971 — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 16:21:50 GMT

Even with the right codecs, Premiere gives me the sync problem. I haven't really looked into it too much as I also have Vista so I use that instead

I don't know if there's a way to stretch or shrink the audio to fit with Premiere... that might be an option.

Re: video/audio out of sync

a4dil — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 16:51:14 GMT

what about the vista codec package - should i get that instead of k-lite or is that no good?

also will installing either of these codecs fix my out of sync problem on my laptop e.g. watching xvid files on windows media player?

Re: video/audio out of sync

a4dil — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 18:13:51 GMT

also how do u adjust the video quality on windows movie maker eg. long play, extewded play etc.

Re: video/audio out of sync

MattWilson — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 18:41:10 GMT

also how do u adjust the video quality on windows movie maker eg. long play, extewded play etc.

You have to select more settings and pull down the menu to select the one you want as shown below:

Re: video/audio out of sync

a4dil — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 08:25:28 GMT

ok so which is the beter codec package for windoows vista, k-lite or vista?

Re: video/audio out of sync

MattWilson — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 11:38:34 GMT

ok so which is the beter codec package for windoows vista, k-lite or vista?

In my opinion, k-lite is the best codec pack for everything so i would use that.

Re: video/audio out of sync

a4dil — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 19:21:59 GMT

is there any doifference between them

Re: video/audio out of sync

MattWilson — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 19:24:42 GMT

is there any doifference between them

K-lite in my opinion includes many of the codecs you may use that you never realised you would ever use. It has many codecs that are difficult to find without added baggage (programs etc) such as the 6month free trial of DivX Pro codec.

This is what is included in K-Lite Mega Codec Pack:

Players:

Media Player Classic [version 6.4.9.0+ SVN build 2007-03-06]
This is a full-featured player which has internal decoding support for DVD, MPEG-1/2, MP3, MP2, AAC, AC3 and DTS. It also has internal support for opening MP4, Matroska and Ogg containers. Media Player Classic is also capable of playing QuickTime and RealMedia content if those codecs are installed.

ffdshow:

ffdshow [rev. 1004]
ffdshow is a very powerful DirectShow filter can decode various audio and video formats. For example: DivX, Xvid, MPEG-4, H.263, H.264, MPEG1, MPEG2, FLV1, FLV4, MJPEG, CinePack, VP3, huffyuv, Theora, AAC, AC3, DTS, MP1, MP2, MP3 and TrueAudio. When using ffdshow you don't need to install separate DirectShow filters for all of these formats.
ffdshow VFW interface
For encoding into various formats: MPEG-4, DV, H.263, Theora, MPEG-2, MPEG-1, MJPEG and a couple more.
extra plugins
ff_kernelDeint.dll, TomsMoComp_ff.dll, FLT_ffdshow.dll, ff_samplerate.dll

DirectShow video filters:

Xvid [version 1.1.2] #
For decoding Xvid video. This is currently the most popular video format.
DivX [version 6.5.1.0] #
For decoding DivX video.
On2 VP6 [version 6.4.2.0]
For decoding VP6 video. This format is not very common.
On2 VP7 [version 7.0.10.0]
For decoding VP7 video. This format is not very common.
MPEG-1 / MPEG-2 (Cyberlink) [version 6.0.0.3402] # #
MPEG-1 / MPEG-2 (DScaler5) [version 0.0.8.0] # #
MPEG-1 / MPEG-2 (Gabest) [version 1.0.0.3] # #
MPEG-1 / MPEG-2 (MainConcept) [version 1.0.0.78] # #
MPEG-1 / MPEG-2 (Ligos) [version 4.0.0.77] # #
For playing MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 video. Cyberlink and DScaler5 also support playback of DVD video in Windows Media Player and Windows Media Center. A DVD audio decoder needs to be selected separately.

VFW video codecs:

Xvid [version 1.1.2]
For encoding video in the Xvid format.
DivX Pro [version 6.5.0.53]
For encoding video in the DivX format.
x264 [rev. 600]
For encoding video in the H.264 format. We don't recommend using the VFW system to encode H.264 video. It is better to use a CLI based solution, such as MeGUI.
Windows Media 9 VCM [version 9.0.1.1184]
For decoding Windows Media 9 audio and video.
For encoding video in the Windows Media 9 format.
On2 VP6 [version 6.4.2.0] [Encoding]
For encoding video in the VP6 format.
On2 VP7 [version 7.0.10.0] [Encoding]
For encoding video in the VP7 format.
Intel Indeo [version 5.2562.15.54]
For decoding Indeo 5 video.
For encoding video in the Indeo 5 format.
Intel Indeo [version 4.51.16.2]
For decoding Indeo 4 video.
For encoding video in the Indeo 4 format.
Intel Indeo [version 3.24.15.03]
For decoding Indeo 3 video.
For encoding video in the Indeo 3 format.
Intel I.263 [version 2.55.1.16]
For decoding I.263 video.
For encoding video in the I.263 format.
huffyuv [version 2.1.1 CCE Patch 0.2.5]
For decoding huffyuv video.
For encoding video in the huffyuv format.
huffyuv is a lossless (no quality loss) video compression format.
I420 (Helix) [version 1.2]
For decoding from and encoding in the I420 format.
YV12 (Helix) [version 1.2]
For decoding from and encoding in the YV12 format.

QuickTime Alternative:

QuickTime components [version 7.1.5.120]
Required for playing QuickTime content.
QuickTime plugin for Internet Explorer
For viewing QuickTime content that is embedded in a webpage. This is installed together with the QuickTime components.
QuickTime plugin for Firefox/Mozilla/Netscape/Opera
Allows you to view QuickTime content that is embedded in a webpage.
Additonal QuickTime plugins
MPEG-2 plugin.
QuickTime DirectShow parser #
For opening QuickTime files in DirectShow based players (e.g. Windows Media Player). This filter works correctly with most files, but not with all files. To play QuickTime files, you also need to install the decoder below. If you only use Media Player Classic to play QuickTime files, then you don't need these two filters.
QuickTime DirectShow decoder wrapper #
For decoding various QuickTime audio and video formats. For decoding H.264 video and AAC audio, which are the primary formats in QT7, you need to install separate filters. Those filters are also included in this codec pack.

Real Alternative:

RealMedia codecs [version 6.0.12.1741]
Required for playing RealMedia movies and audio.
RealMedia plugin for Internet Explorer
Allows you to view RealMedia content that is embedded in a webpage. This is installed together with the RealMedia codecs.
RealMedia plugin for Firefox/Mozilla/Netscape/Opera
Allows you to view RealMedia content that is embedded in a webpage.
RealMedia DirectShow splitter [version 1.0.1.1] #
Allows you to play RealMedia files in all DirectShow enabled players. Without this filter RealMedia files can only be played in Media Player Classic. This filter only works with files that are on your harddrive. It does NOT work with streaming content. Therefore it is highly recommended to use Media Player Classic, because MPC does support streaming content.

DirectShow audio filters:

MP3 (Fraunhofer) [version 1.9.0.311] # #
For decoding MP3 audio.
AC3/DTS/LPCM/MP1/MP2 (AC3Filter) [version 1.11] # #
For decoding AC3 and DTS audio. Also decodes DVD audio.
MP1/MP2 (MainConcept) [version 1.0.0.78] # #
For decoding MP1 and MP2 audio.
Vorbis (CoreVorbis) [version 1.1.0.79] #
For decoding Vorbis audio. This is the recommended Vorbis decoder.
AAC (CoreAAC) [version 1.2.0.575] #
For decoding AAC audio.
MusePack [version 1.0.0.3]
For decoding MusePack audio files (.mpc).
Monkey's Audio [version 1.00]
For decoding Monkey's audio files (.ape).
WavPack (CoreWavPack) [version 1.0.3]
For decoding WavPack audio files (.wv).
FLAC (illiminable) [version 0.73.1936]
For decoding FLAC audio files (.flac).
Voxware MetaSound [version 1.0.0.12]
For decoding Voxware MetaSound audio.

ACM audio codecs:

MP3 (Fraunhofer) [version 3.4.0.0]
MP3 (LAME) [version 3.97]
This can be used to encode MP3 streams/files.
AC3 (ffcHandler) [version 1.3.1]
Required for opening movies that have an AC3 audio stream in applications like VirtualDub.
Vorbis [version 0.0.3.6]
Required for AVI files that contains Vorbis audio. These files are very uncommon.
DivX Audio [version 4.2.0.0]
Some old DivX 3.11 videos use this audio codec.

DirectShow source filters:

AVI splitter (Gabest) [version 1.0.0.7] #
AVI splitter (Haali Media Splitter) [version 1.7.89.0] #
For opening audio and video streams in a AVI container (.avi files).
MP4 splitter (Gabest) [version 1.0.0.3] #
MP4 splitter (Haali Media Splitter) [version 1.7.89.0] #
For opening audio and video streams in a MP4 container (.mp4 files).
Matroska splitter (Haali Media Splitter) [version 1.7.89.0] #
Matroska splitter (Gabest) [version 1.0.2.9] #
For opening audio and video streams in a Matroska container (.mkv and .mka files).
Ogg splitter (Haali Media Splitter) [version 1.7.89.0] #
Ogg splitter (Gabest) [version 1.0.0.0] #
For opening audio and video streams in an Ogg container (.ogm and .ogg files).
FLV splitter (Gabest) [version 1.0.0.1] #
For opening audio and video streams in a FLV container (.flv files).
MPEG TS splitter (Haali Media Splitter) [version 1.7.89.0] #
For opening audio and video streams in a MPEG Transport Stream container (.ts and .tp files).
MPEG PS splitter (Cyberlink) [version 1.0.0.4528] #
MPEG PS splitter (Gabest) [version 1.0.0.3] #
MPEG PS splitter (Haali) [version 1.7.89.0] #
MPEG PS splitter (MainConcept) [version 1.0.1.20] #
MPEG PS splitter (Elecard) [version 1.0.31.51211] #
MPEG PS splitter (Ligos) [version 4.0.0.77] #
For opening audio and video streams in a MPEG Program Stream container (.mpg and .mpeg files).
Gabest MPEG splitter works best in combination with the Gabest MPEG decoder. Gabest MPEG splitter also supports MPEG TS.
The Elecard splitter should not be used in combination with the DScaler5 MPEG decoder.
The Ligos splitter only works in combination with the Ligos decoder.
MP3 Source (DCoder) [version 1.3] #
For reading .mp3 files. Works better than the default source filter in Windows.
Ac3/DTS Source (AC3File) [version 0.3a] #
For opening .ac3 and .dts files.
SHOUTcast Source (Gabest) [version 1.0.0.1]
For playing SHOUTcast streams.
AAC parser (Orban) [version 1.0.27]
For playing AAC/HE-AAC/aacPlus streams and .aac files.

DirectShow subtitle filter:

DirectVobSub (a.k.a. VSFilter) [version 2.37 + fixes]
DirectVobSub (a.k.a. VSFilter) [version 2.33]
DirectVobSub is a filter for displaying subtitles (ssa/ass, srt and vobsub). Your subtitle file(s) should have the same filename as your video file (for example: MovieName.avi + MovieName.idx + MovieName.sub) and should be in the same folder as your video file. Then the subtitles will automatically be displayed in most players. Use version 2.33 if you have problems when using version 2.37.

DirectShow audio filters (general purpose):

Morgan Multimedia Stream Switcher [version 0.9.9] #
Morgan Multimedia Stream Switcher can be used to switch between audio streams in an AVI video file that has multiple audio streams. These types of video files are not very common. Both Media Player Classic and BSplayer have this functionality build-in. This means that you do NOT need this filter if you use one of those players.
This filter is known to cause various playback problems, so it is NOT recommended to install this filter.

Audio encoding tools:

LAME CLI and DLL [version 3.97]
Installs LAME CLI (command line interface) and DLL. These can be used by programs like ExactAudioCopy to encode MP3 files.
LameDropXPd [version 3.97]
This tool can be used to encode MP3 files.
OggDropXPd [version 1.8.9 aoTuVb5]
This tool can be used to encode Ogg Vorbis files.

Tools:

GSpot Codec Information Appliance [version 2.70a]
GSpot is a tool that can tell you exactly which codecs are needed to play AVI and MPEG files. It can also perform a render test (for all types video files) that shows you which filters are being used to play that file.
VobSubStrip [version 0.11]
With this tool you can strip languages from VobSub subtitle files (.idx and .sub files).
GraphEdit [build 041201]
GraphEdit is a visual tool for building and testing DirectShow filter graphs.
MMCompView [version 1.10]
This tool shows a list of all installed filters and codecs. It also allows you to enable or disable them.
AVI Fixed [version 2.0b1]
This tool can rebuild the index section of .avi files. This can make files with broken frames playable. In some cases it will also solve synchronisation problems and incorrectly displayed movie lengths.
FourCC Changer
The FourCC (Four Character Code) Changer is a program for changing the FourCC of a video file, which is used to identify which codec should be used to decode the file. This tool is for expert users only.
Bitrate Calculator
This can be used to calculate the bitrate to use when encoding a movie.

Re: video/audio out of sync

a4dil — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 19:43:00 GMT

i only really use avi files so which 1 would u recommend

Re: video/audio out of sync

MattWilson — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 19:50:07 GMT

i only really use avi files so which 1 would u recommend

Well the nice thing about AVI files are that the term AVI is a container. You can encode in MP4 which includes DivX, Xvid and hundreds more.

Just get the K-Lite codec pack , install it and use the codecs to reencode or play files. Many of them are customisable to you can change the processing on the file or change timings etc.

Re: video/audio out of sync

a4dil — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 09:03:03 GMT

when i use adobe premiere to import avi files it wont do ot saying the audio is unsupported. how do i fix it?