How to open .VCR Files

[DaIceMan]

I have an ATI All in wonder 9700 Pro, and it's working fine on XP. I actually just reinstalled it a few weeks ago (using the files from ATI.com) to cap some video. The ATI library is the "Multimedia Control Center". By default, when completely installed, it puts a toolbar on the right side of the screen with all the player options (DVD, Player, VCD, CD, TV, Library). I have my old CD laying here. I'll try to zip it up and upload it for you tonight after work to see if that helps, but in the meantime, I would say you should probably find the catalyst cleaner and wipe out everything ATI you have installed right now so you can start fresh when you get the CD.

[Husam]

Is there a program to convert?

here's a video that was recorded, can sum1 confirm that it works? maybe it got corrupted and I didn't know.

http://rapidshare.com/files/53043653/vid.zip.html

its 1MB

[Husam]

Please

[Husam]

Any1?

[Husam]

[Husam]

[DMB2000uk]

Sorry dude, it doesnt look like anyone is going to do it.

I've have done it, but being on an nvidia rig, i can't >_<

Dan

[Husam]

please someone just tell if this video is working or not.

1MB video: http://rapidshare.com/files/85290132/Video.zip.html

[DMB2000uk]

The fact you had been left hanging for so long tugged on my heartstrings, so I dug extra hard and came up with something.

I've found and downloaded the ATI VCR codec from here: https://a248.e.akamai.net/f/674/9206/0/ ... tivcrx.exe

Despite the massive warning that pops up, these were the official codec files from here: http://support.ati.com/ics/support/defa ... stionID=36

Unfortunately it looks like the .vcr file is corrupt, as I can play the other VCR sample files it installs, but when I open your video it does nothing in Winamp, and just plays the audio in Media Player classic.

Sorry it's not what you wanted to hear.

Dan

[Husam]

are you 100% sure that it's corrupted?

do you have other .vcr files that work ok with you?

please try this another vid (4MB):
http://rapidshare.com/files/85322781/vid1.zip.html

also if you can upload a small video you have in .vcr format so I can confirm that it's not a codec problem or something.

thanks for the help.

[DMB2000uk]

as I can play the other VCR sample files it installs

Yeah, it's definitely your video.

Install and run the codec pack I posted and it will give you sample .vcr files to run (you can find these on your start menu).

Dan

[KnightRid]

I tried both of them and cant play the video either.

media player classic and VLC media player bot hplay audio in the first clip but no video. Second clip I didnt even hear audio, but I might have not had my speakers up

ONLY thing you can do do try and convert them is by using the ATI software - it is on ATI's website and on the disc that came with your card.

Mike

[Husam]

I have been trying to download the ATI library and all other stuff from ATI's site...they all don't work.

and I can't open the 1st link...says invalid link.

and also I already have the ati codec installed but where is the .vcr sample?

can you just upload it?


thanks

[Husam]

actually I saw them, but they are in .avi not .vcr

[KnightRid]

Dude, its an OLD video card that has lost support YEARS ago - the multimedia center for ATI is around 85mb so it isnt as easy as someone downloading it and sending it to you ;)

http://ati.amd.com/support/drivers/common/mmc9-14.html

download the Multimedia center - it DOES work IF you have the ati card installed in the computer you are running it on.

Thats it - period - I downloaded it fine, no errors at all. That download DOES work.

Mike

If you still only get a black screen - then it comes back to what Dan told you - they are corrupt.

[Husam]

Dude, can you just send me a working .vcr video so I can see my self?

[KnightRid]

Dude, can you just send me a working .vcr video so I can see my self?

I really dont think anyone on the planet has any .vcr files anymore. It was a proprietary format only available to ATI users and it had so many problems, I dont even think ATI lept it on their newer AIW cards. Most people would use the built in convertor program to convert it to MPEG1 or MPEG2.

I have NO way of even making a vcr file anymore.

Mike

[Husam]

damn.