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How do I add support for additional codecs - such as Apple Quicktime and Flash Video? (not available on extenders)?


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       If you are running Big Screen Headlines 2 on a standard media center pc - you have the ability to add support
         for additional video and audio codecs (which will allow you to view . (Note that this does not add any additional
         support on Media Center Extenders - whos codecs are determined by the installed firmware on the device.)

         Video + Audio support is determined by the available Directshow Video/Audio Playback filters
(which can be tested
         by their ability to playback content in Windows Media Player).

         You can install additional 3rd party Codec packs to enable a range of other playback formats in Vista/7 Media Center
         (including popular formats such as DivX, XVid, MKV, MP4/H.264, Quicktime/MP, FLV and more). We recommend you
         view the following blogpost by Chris Lanier : http://msmvps.com/blogs/chrisl/archive/2007/07/21/1046591.aspx for
         some information on installing additional codecs. 

         Please ensure that you enable the 'Additional Codec Support' option in Headlines 2's inbuilt device settings menu - '   
         otherwise the additional codecs may be filtered out.

         Please also see the installed Release Notes File for more detailed information on Subscriber Feeds.



         


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