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I have a home surveillance system which records videos in an MP4 format in 20-minute segments. I can download these off my surveillance DVR onto my PC. It's an MP4 format (about 130Mb in size, 15fps, no sound, 20 minutes long). On my PC (Win XP) I can play this video file in an MP4 player (from the looks of it, it seems like a Windows designed player, though it's not Windows Media Player). On my Mac however, I am unable to play the file in anything. Quicktime, Quicktime 7 Pro, VLC, etc.
Does anyone have any idea what codec/player/converter I can use? Ultimately my goal is to burn a DVD (that can be played on a standard DVD player) with some of this footage. Thanks a million for your help! On my Mac however, I am unable to play the file in anything. If by 'play' you mean the file will not load into a player, then it could be a file container problem.
QT is very touchy about files not being 'open ended' and/or file content and data standards properly matching. On the other hand, if the file loads but you are being told you need an additional component, then it is likely the MPEG-4 variant requires an additional third-party component like those found in the Perian component package if not already installed. Hm, I do indeed have Perian installed. It seems like Quicktime is under the impression this is not a valid movie file. I've attached some screenshots below. Does this help at all?
It helps only from the standpoint that it is probably something wrong with file itself. For instance, QT will not open a movie if it cannot locate the end of the file. PC media players will. Same is true if headers and data types contained don't match. Not sure if MPEG Streamclip (PC version) would open such a file or not, but if it can, then you could try re-saving the data in an MOV file container which would then probably be properly terminated for QT Player use. If not, you would likely need to open the file on your PC and re-compress it for Mac use.
The player came on the CD with the DVR. I didn't have to install it in Windows, moreso just drag the folder and run it from there. The DVR from what I understand runs on Unix (if that helps at all). I guess I'm puzzled at one of two things here: Is it an issue of having the right codec, or a whole player? As someone had mentioned before, if the headers/end-of-file is missing, many players won't play it? It's obviously a valid file (of some kind), as it plays back (in the provided player). It's just a big problem that I can't convert it to something workable and burn it onto a DVD.
I've gone ahead and uploaded the file. It's 128MB and can be downloaded off my server here: For those of you willing to give it a shot, maybe you can find out something I cannot. Many, many thanks!
It's obviously a valid file (of some kind), as it plays back (in the provided player). If you are saying the file came with its own 'custom' player, then my guess would be that the data is 'custom' encoded only for playback via the included player and unless there is a Mac version of this player, then you may be out of luck as far as making a direct conversion unless the player itself includes conversion routines. It's just a big problem that I can't convert it to something workable and burn it onto a DVD. If it can be viewed, then it can be captured. As a last resort, you can always try screen capturing the playing video in a format that is compatible both PC and Mac platforms which can then be burned to (or authored as) a DVD. The question now becomes one of how badly you want the end DVDs. I've gone ahead and uploaded the file.
It's 128MB and can be downloaded off my server here: For those of you willing to give it a shot, maybe you can find out something I cannot. Only app I could get it to open (but not play) in was VLC. Info window there indicated the player was interpreting the content to be two separate MPEG layer 1/2/3 audio streams and not a video at all and is probably the reason none of the standard media players will recognize the content. Only app I could get it to open (but not play) in was VLC.
Info window there indicated the player was interpreting the content to be two separate MPEG layer 1/2/3 audio streams and not a video at all and is probably the reason none of the standard media players will recognize the content. That's interesting, Jon. The Windows QuickTime Player throws a 2048 when I try to play it, which seems entirely consistent with something peculiar like that. WMP isn't having a bar of playing it either.
Gordon, what make and model number is your DVR? (Wondering if we can check through the documentation of that to see if that can be set to record files in a somewhat less exotic sort of format.). Apple Footer. This site contains user submitted content, comments and opinions and is for informational purposes only. Apple may provide or recommend responses as a possible solution based on the information provided; every potential issue may involve several factors not detailed in the conversations captured in an electronic forum and Apple can therefore provide no guarantee as to the efficacy of any proposed solutions on the community forums. Apple disclaims any and all liability for the acts, omissions and conduct of any third parties in connection with or related to your use of the site. All postings and use of the content on this site are subject to the.
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Supports multiple audio tracks, external included. AirPlay enabled. VideoPlayer is also a great choice.
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