totem-xine error for VCD

anilbh · 08-11-2006, 10:10 AM

I have installed Totem-xine according to instructions at Stanton-finley website.
It plays WMV movies etc. But when trying to play the VCD which is shown under file it gives the error .
Totem-xine cannot play VCD although the Plug-in is present . Check if CD is there .
The VCD is mounted under /media/New.
'New' is the name of the VCD.
Using FC-5

Iltbreg · 08-11-2006, 11:03 PM

I have a similar problem with audio CD's. I don't know what causes this but in my case this problem keeps appearing and disappearing.

There is a new kernel available for update. Maybe if you try it and see if it changes something. Sometimes it works for me.

anilbh · 08-12-2006, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Iltbreg

I have a similar problem with audio CD's. I don't know what causes this but in my case this problem keeps appearing and disappearing.

There is a new kernel available for update. Maybe if you try it and see if it changes something. Sometimes it works for me.

Does your VCD work ?

Iltbreg · 08-14-2006, 10:24 PM

I just checked and no. I can't play VCD and in my case it looks like the problem is Totem-Xine. Here's the thing:

When I insert an audio CD, Totem-Xine starts and the music plays no problem.

When I try a VCD, Totem starts but I get the following message:

Totem was not able to play this disc.
No reason

Then I try a DVD and I get the same message.

However, if instead I use Xine, I can watch the VCD or the DVD no problem.

How about you? Have you tried another player for your VCD?

anilbh · 08-18-2006, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iltbreg

I just checked and no. I can't play VCD and in my case it looks like the problem is Totem-Xine. Here's the thing:

When I insert an audio CD, Totem-Xine starts and the music plays no problem.

When I try a VCD, Totem starts but I get the following message:

Totem was not able to play this disc.
No reason

Then I try a DVD and I get the same message.

However, if instead I use Xine, I can watch the VCD or the DVD no problem.

How about you? Have you tried another player for your VCD?

I remember trying all the players I have without success. Will try again .
I have mplayer , totem -xine , and just totem ...

Iltbreg · 08-19-2006, 10:51 AM

Just by curiosity. You just said that you have both Totem-Xine and Totem. If you followed Stanton Finley's instructions, you were supposed to remove Totem.

anilbh · 08-21-2006, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Iltbreg

Just by curiosity. You just said that you have both Totem-Xine and Totem. If you followed Stanton Finley's instructions, you were supposed to remove Totem.

Maybe I will remove that or both and install xine again..

Iltbreg · 08-24-2006, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by anilbh

Maybe I will remove that or both and install xine again..

Not a bad idea. Personally, ever since my first day with Linux, Totem or Totem-Xine has always been more annoying than useful. Xine is a much better choice IMHO. I wish you good luck.