MKV subtitles won't play

Tino_B · 19th September 2006, 07:09

Yo! Hi all

Now I've looked through other posts, but I can' figure it out. I just can't get subtitles to play in Winamp with MKV video. I've added MKV to .dll to get the video and audio working, but I can't get the subtitles working, I use CCCP and Winamp 5.24.

Any help is appreciated

PS. Don't recommend another player, I hate using VLC, if I wanted to use Windows Media Player, I would.

Rocker · 19th September 2006, 16:20

winamp doesn't really support any subtitles.

unless directvobsub can automatically detect and decode them.(I think its is part of the CCCP pack)

ivoire · 19th September 2006, 17:54

Get MKVtoolnik You can extract the sub you want to use from the mkv file.

After it, rename the sub with the same name of the mkv, and vobsub will loading in winamp.

Tino_B · 20th September 2006, 04:22

>>ivoire

I don't want to.

I know I can do that, I just don't want to. I'm very familiar with MKVtoolnix, I know how to, but like I said, I just don't want to.

Surely someone knows how to do it without all the messy crap?

gameplaya15143 · 20th September 2006, 22:53

Winamp has horrible video support. Don't bother trying to use it for videos.

Use VLC

Or if you like playing with directshow filters, then use any decent directshow based player of your choice.

Getting subs to work in winamp is a pain (I've done it once or twice). It is not worth the effort.

DJ Egg · 20th September 2006, 23:02

Quote:

Originally posted by Tino_B
PS. Don't recommend another player, I hate using VLC, if I wanted to use Windows Media Player, I would.

ivoire · 21st September 2006, 01:29

If you don't want to extract the sub, I really don't if you can do anything with winamp. I don't think there's any options for subtitles in it.

Sawg · 21st September 2006, 01:58

Try installing the Haali Media Splitter.

There should be an icon in the system tray that popups up that allows you to turn Subtitles on or off.

Make sure Overlaye mode is enabled in Winamp:
Preferences > Video
(Allow Hardware Overlay, I think)

Tino_B · 22nd September 2006, 08:04

Quote:

Originally posted by Sawg
Try installing the Haali Media Splitter.

Ok dude, I have. It's in the CCCP pack, I've had it working with Window$ Media player, I know full well how to work subtitles, but I can't get it to work in Winamp

gameplaya15143 · 22nd September 2006, 21:05

Kannan's video plugin (or however it's spelled) might be able to do it, but I think it bypasses winamp's output system. I think that's how I managed to get subtitles working with winamp before. I don't know if in_mplayer understands subtitles, might be worth a try though.

Good luck

ghn01 · 1st October 2006, 06:30

The answer!!

See this post:

http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=106539

ghn01 · 1st October 2006, 16:00

Basically, from a starting point of having the CCCP Codec pack installed you have to make two adjustments.

1. Turn on autoloading VSFilter in Haali's Media Splitter settings.

Start> All programs> Combined Community Codec Pack> Media Splitter Settings> Options Tab> Compatibility> Autoload VSFilter

2. Install VSFilter V2.34.

VSFilter 2.37,2.36 and 2.35 don't work with winamp. Check the version of VSFilter you are using with the CCCP codec pack. Its probably version 2.37.

Start> All programs> Combined Community Codec Pack> VSFilter Config> About Tab.

The latest version of VSFilter that works with winamp (loads embedded subtitles in MP4,3GP,MKV and OGM with Haali Splitter) is VSFilter 2.34. Download it from sourceforge here.

Unzip the file "VSFilter.dll" and use it to replace the existing VSFilter.dll file located at
C:\Program Files\Combined Community Codec Pack\Filters\

Check the version of VSFilter again and it should read DirectVobSub 2.34

That's it. The subtitles should work automatically when you play a .MKV or .OGM file in WinAmp.

Happy viewing.

Fry

Tino_B · 2nd October 2006, 14:37

Thanks, you've finally solved my problems.

I thank you all. (Well, the guy who actually gave me the answer anyway)

dynastyss · 10th January 2008, 22:55

How come I cant see the links u guys have put on?

J_Darnley · 10th January 2008, 23:37

Spam protection, the poster needs 50 posts before any links he posts will be shown. Hit the quote button if you want to see.

ghn01 · 11th January 2008, 11:55

Here is is again with the a solution to the link problem.

Basically, from a starting point of having the CCCP Codec pack (CCCP coedec Pack, google it)installed you have to make two adjustments.

1. Turn on autoloading VSFilter in Haali's Media Splitter settings.

Start> All programs> Combined Community Codec Pack> Media Splitter Settings> Options Tab> Compatibility> Autoload VSFilter

2. Install VSFilter V2.34.

VSFilter 2.37,2.36 and 2.35 don't work with winamp. Check the version of VSFilter you are using with the CCCP codec pack. Its probably version 2.37.

Start> All programs> Combined Community Codec Pack> VSFilter Config> About Tab.

The latest version of VSFilter that works with winamp (loads embedded subtitles in MP4,3GP,MKV and OGM with Haali Splitter) is VSFilter 2.34. Download it from sourceforge (google sourceforge.net) here.

Unzip the file "VSFilter.dll" and use it to replace the existing VSFilter.dll file located at
C:\Program Files\Combined Community Codec Pack\Filters\

Check the version of VSFilter again and it should read DirectVobSub 2.34

That's it. The subtitles should work automatically when you play a .MKV or .OGM file in WinAmp.

Happy viewing.

Fry

J_Darnley · 11th January 2008, 23:46

Quote:

Originally posted by ghn01
Here is is again with the a solution to the link problem.

Basically, from a starting point of having the CCCP Codec pack (CCCP coedec Pack, google it)installed you have to make two adjustments.

1. Turn on autoloading VSFilter in Haali's Media Splitter settings.

Start> All programs> Combined Community Codec Pack> Media Splitter Settings> Options Tab> Compatibility> Autoload VSFilter

2. Install VSFilter V2.34.

VSFilter 2.37,2.36 and 2.35 don't work with winamp. Check the version of VSFilter you are using with the CCCP codec pack. Its probably version 2.37.

Start> All programs> Combined Community Codec Pack> VSFilter Config> About Tab.

The latest version of VSFilter that works with winamp (loads embedded subtitles in MP4,3GP,MKV and OGM with Haali Splitter) is VSFilter 2.34. Download it from sourceforge (google sourceforge.net) here.

Unzip the file "VSFilter.dll" and use it to replace the existing VSFilter.dll file located at
C:\Program Files\Combined Community Codec Pack\Filters\

Check the version of VSFilter again and it should read DirectVobSub 2.34

That's it. The subtitles should work automatically when you play a .MKV or .OGM file in WinAmp.

Happy viewing.

Fry

How about I do this? Also thanks for the information about the version incompatibility of VSFilter and Winamp. Do you know where I could learn more?

ghn01 · 12th January 2008, 12:24

Quote:

Originally posted by J_Darnley
How about I do this? Also thanks for the information about the version incompatibility of VSFilter and Winamp. Do you know where I could learn more?

Hi,

I originally found the answer originally here - http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=106539]http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=106539
on the Doom9 forums which are a good place to find such things.

Another recommended website is VideoHelp - www.VideoHelp.com

I hope this helps.

Yours

Fry

smach · 12th April 2008, 06:07

don't mean to bring up old news but...there's a newer version of VSFilter available for download and it works with winamp.

VSFilter 2.38 came out this year and it works with winamp. simply download it and use the same instructions that were provided by ghn01.

http://www.free-codecs.com/download/DirectVobSub.htm
free-codecs.com/download/DirectVobSub.htm

19th September 2006, 07:09	#1
Tino_B Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4	MKV subtitles won't play Yo! Hi all Now I've looked through other posts, but I can' figure it out. I just can't get subtitles to play in Winamp with MKV video. I've added MKV to .dll to get the video and audio working, but I can't get the subtitles working, I use CCCP and Winamp 5.24. Any help is appreciated PS. Don't recommend another player, I hate using VLC, if I wanted to use Windows Media Player, I would.

20th September 2006, 22:53	#5
gameplaya15143 Major Dude Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 753	Winamp has horrible video support. Don't bother trying to use it for videos. Use VLC Or if you like playing with directshow filters, then use any decent directshow based player of your choice. Getting subs to work in winamp is a pain (I've done it once or twice). It is not worth the effort. ／人 ◕ ‿‿ ◕人＼

21st September 2006, 01:58	#8
Sawg Forum King Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,456	Try installing the Haali Media Splitter. There should be an icon in the system tray that popups up that allows you to turn Subtitles on or off. Make sure Overlaye mode is enabled in Winamp: Preferences > Video (Allow Hardware Overlay, I think) \| Brought to you by ^V ^C \| The one... the original... no seriously!

22nd September 2006, 21:05	#10
gameplaya15143 Major Dude Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 753	Kannan's video plugin (or however it's spelled) might be able to do it, but I think it bypasses winamp's output system. I think that's how I managed to get subtitles working with winamp before. I don't know if in_mplayer understands subtitles, might be worth a try though. Good luck ／人 ◕ ‿‿ ◕人＼

1st October 2006, 06:30	#11
ghn01 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 4	The Answer!! The answer!! See this post: http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=106539

19th September 2006, 16:20	#2
Rocker Hiding in plain sight (mod) Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 9,910	winamp doesn't really support any subtitles. unless directvobsub can automatically detect and decode them.(I think its is part of the CCCP pack)

19th September 2006, 17:54	#3
ivoire Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 6	Get MKVtoolnik You can extract the sub you want to use from the mkv file. After it, rename the sub with the same name of the mkv, and vobsub will loading in winamp.

20th September 2006, 04:22	#4
Tino_B Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4	>>ivoire I don't want to. I know I can do that, I just don't want to. I'm very familiar with MKVtoolnix, I know how to, but like I said, I just don't want to. Surely someone knows how to do it without all the messy crap?

21st September 2006, 01:29	#7
ivoire Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 6	If you don't want to extract the sub, I really don't if you can do anything with winamp. I don't think there's any options for subtitles in it.

1st October 2006, 16:00	#12
ghn01 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 4	In a nutshell. Basically, from a starting point of having the CCCP Codec pack installed you have to make two adjustments. 1. Turn on autoloading VSFilter in Haali's Media Splitter settings. Start> All programs> Combined Community Codec Pack> Media Splitter Settings> Options Tab> Compatibility> Autoload VSFilter 2. Install VSFilter V2.34. VSFilter 2.37,2.36 and 2.35 don't work with winamp. Check the version of VSFilter you are using with the CCCP codec pack. Its probably version 2.37. Start> All programs> Combined Community Codec Pack> VSFilter Config> About Tab. The latest version of VSFilter that works with winamp (loads embedded subtitles in MP4,3GP,MKV and OGM with Haali Splitter) is VSFilter 2.34. Download it from sourceforge here. Unzip the file "VSFilter.dll" and use it to replace the existing VSFilter.dll file located at C:\Program Files\Combined Community Codec Pack\Filters\ Check the version of VSFilter again and it should read DirectVobSub 2.34 That's it. The subtitles should work automatically when you play a .MKV or .OGM file in WinAmp. Happy viewing. Fry

2nd October 2006, 14:37	#13
Tino_B Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4	Thanks, you've finally solved my problems. I thank you all. (Well, the guy who actually gave me the answer anyway)

10th January 2008, 22:55	#14
dynastyss Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1	How come I cant see the links u guys have put on?

10th January 2008, 23:37	#15
J_Darnley Forum King Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belgium, Europe Posts: 3,625	Spam protection, the poster needs 50 posts before any links he posts will be shown. Hit the quote button if you want to see. Winamp ATF Reference — My cPro timer widget — My port of AVS Do NOT email me with general tech support questions.

11th January 2008, 11:55	#16
ghn01 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 4	Here is is again with the a solution to the link problem. Basically, from a starting point of having the CCCP Codec pack (CCCP coedec Pack, google it)installed you have to make two adjustments. 1. Turn on autoloading VSFilter in Haali's Media Splitter settings. Start> All programs> Combined Community Codec Pack> Media Splitter Settings> Options Tab> Compatibility> Autoload VSFilter 2. Install VSFilter V2.34. VSFilter 2.37,2.36 and 2.35 don't work with winamp. Check the version of VSFilter you are using with the CCCP codec pack. Its probably version 2.37. Start> All programs> Combined Community Codec Pack> VSFilter Config> About Tab. The latest version of VSFilter that works with winamp (loads embedded subtitles in MP4,3GP,MKV and OGM with Haali Splitter) is VSFilter 2.34. Download it from sourceforge (google sourceforge.net) here. Unzip the file "VSFilter.dll" and use it to replace the existing VSFilter.dll file located at C:\Program Files\Combined Community Codec Pack\Filters\ Check the version of VSFilter again and it should read DirectVobSub 2.34 That's it. The subtitles should work automatically when you play a .MKV or .OGM file in WinAmp. Happy viewing. Fry

12th April 2008, 06:07	#19
smach Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1	QUICK UPDATE don't mean to bring up old news but...there's a newer version of VSFilter available for download and it works with winamp. VSFilter 2.38 came out this year and it works with winamp. simply download it and use the same instructions that were provided by ghn01. http://www.free-codecs.com/download/DirectVobSub.htm free-codecs.com/download/DirectVobSub.htm

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