Codec Issue: Xvid Video Has Red Tint

[barnetap]

Hello,

I recently completed a build of a beautiful HTPC, but am annoyed that some AVI files that I'm attempting to watch have a 'red' tint to them. All other TV/DVDs/etc appear fine on the TV, but AVIs have the problem. I've tried multiple players---PowerDVD, TheaterTek, VLC, WMP. I've verified that it is NOT an issue with the AVI files themselves---they appear fine on another, older HTPC. Therefore, I'm assuming that it is a codec issue.

Unfortunately, dealing with codecs is my achilles heal!

I have installed the xVid codec, but no change. I have installed GSpot, but am somewhat confused....the interface is intimidating. I'm actually quite a geek, so any help pointing me in the right direction would be appreciated. Here is some output from GSpot:

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File Length Correct
DivX Style "packed bitstream" AVI
OpenDML (AVI v2.0)
Interleave: 1 vid frame (42 ms), preload=480
Audio frames: Aligned on interleaves
Video: 55.6 MB (92.77%)
Audio: 3.96 MB (6.61%)
AVI Overhead: ~ 378 KB (0.62%)
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Codec(s) Are Installed
XviD 1.1.0 Beta 1


I'm not sure what other information would be helpful.

Any insights would be greatly appreciated!

[Baldrick]

Do you notice any difference between vlc and windows media player? because vlc has it own builtin codecs.

[barnetap]

Thanks for the reply, Baldrick. Unfortunately, no difference between VLC/Media Player.

Any suggestions on how to best troubleshoot this?

[theewizard]

these files play find on a regular PC not your HTPC ?

how about a gpsot shot of one that plays correctly and one or two that play red,

do all the offending vids have the same specs or this random ?

is your new HTPC win MCE or vista ?

[jagabo]

Open the same video in two players at the same time. Do they look the same? If not, it's a video overlay issue.