Problem on running SMPlayer

[satimis]

Hi all,

I have SMPlayer installed running on Ubuntu 22.04 desktop (Linux)
Version: 21.10.0 (revision 10000)

But not all VCD can play on it. Some VCD only play the advertising part, such as the producer etc. and then stop to finish.

Pleas advise how to fix the problem.

Thanks in advance

[satimis]

Certainly! It seems you’re experiencing issues with SMPlayer on Ubuntu 22.04 when playing VCDs.
Before we proceed, ensure your Ubuntu system is up to date. Run the following command to update existing packages.
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
There are different ways to install SMPlayer.

Option 1 Install from Ubuntu Repository (Recommended) This method ensures compatibility and stability. However, note that the repository version might not be the latest.
sudo apt install smplayer

Option 2 Install via Snap (Not Recommended for Your Issue) If you’re using the Snap version, it might not have permissions to access certain partitions. To fix this, remove the Snap version and install the APT version
sudo snap remove smplayer
sudo apt install smplayer

Additional Considerations
If you encounter issues with DVDs as well, consider installing libdvd-pkg
sudo apt install libdvd-pkg
sudo dpkg-reconfigure libdvd-pkg

For DVDs specifically, you might need to install libdvdnav4
sudo apt install libdvdnav4
sudo dpkg-reconfigure libdvd-pkg

Remember that SMPlayer is a versatile media player, and I hope these steps help resolve your VCD playback issue! If you have any further questions, feel free to ask.

Hi,

Thanks for your advice.

I installed smplayer on REPO a few days before. I just reinstall it on REPO. Problem still remains without sound. It is very strange. The volume control works but no sound emitted.

Regards