Viewing Sony Cyber-Shot HD Clips

[Tyler2000]

I need a codec to view the 720p mp4 clips from my cyber-shot camera. I installed the software it came with but it didn't seem to install the codec.

It's a Sony W290 camera.

[poisondeathray]

Use mediainfo to determine which codec

or

Just use vlc or kmplayer to play, they include most of the major splitters/decoders

[Tyler2000]

General
Complete name : M4H00099.MP4
Format : MPEG-4
Format profile : Sony PSP
Codec ID : MSNV
File size : 20.5 MiB
Duration : 19s 519ms
Overall bit rate : 8 795 Kbps
Encoded date : UTC 2009-12-09 01:18:05
Tagged date : UTC 2009-12-09 01:18:24

Video
ID : 1
Format : MPEG-4 Visual
Format profile : AdvancedCodingEfficiency@L4
Format settings, BVOP : Yes
Format settings, QPel : No
Format settings, GMC : No warppoints
Format settings, Matrix : Default (H.263)
Codec ID : 20
Duration : 19s 519ms
Bit rate mode : Variable
Bit rate : 8 728 Kbps
Nominal bit rate : 9 000 Kbps
Maximum bit rate : 14.0 Mbps
Width : 1 280 pixels
Height : 720 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 16:9
Frame rate mode : Constant
Frame rate : 29.970 fps
Resolution : 24 bits
Scan type : Progressive
Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.316
Stream size : 20.3 MiB (99%)
Encoded date : UTC 2009-12-09 01:18:05
Tagged date : UTC 2009-12-09 01:18:24

Audio
ID : 2
Format : AAC
Format/Info : Advanced Audio Codec
Format version : Version 4
Format profile : LC
Format settings, SBR : Yes
Format settings, PS : Yes
Codec ID : 40
Duration : 19s 498ms
Bit rate mode : Constant
Bit rate : 64.0 Kbps
Channel(s) : 2 channels
Channel positions : Front: L R
Sampling rate : 48.0 KHz
Resolution : 16 bits
Stream size : 153 KiB (1%)
Encoded date : UTC 2009-12-09 01:18:05
Tagged date : UTC 2009-12-09 01:18:24

What codec do I download to be able to view the video file with windows media player?

[poisondeathray]

ffdshow for the decoder
http://sourceforge.net/projects/ffdshow-tryout/files/

you may need a mp4 source filter/splitter if you don't already have one, just download the one from the following, and register the .ax with radlight filter manager

http://sourceforge.net/projects/guliverkli2/files/DirectShow%20Filters/

[Tyler2000]

I downloaded ffdshow, MP4Splitter.ax, and Radlight filter.

I clicked the register button in Radlight, selected MP4Splitter.ax, and I get an error message: DllRegisterServer failed in C:\Users\User\Documents\MP4Splitter.ax with error code : 0x80070005

[poisondeathray]

Are you logged in as administrator or have admin priviledges?

A quick search on Google suggests that error code has to do with access restrictions

Or maybe it's your security/OS firewall settings ?

[Tyler2000]

I'm logged in as admin and never had any problems installing anything else. What could I be doing wrong?

[poisondeathray]

Not sure, I just tried that exact procedure and it works here

You used the one dated MP4Splitter_20081210.zip?

Try registering in from a different folder, like the desktop (just grapsing at straws here, it shouldn't matter)

You still have to option to use another player e.g. mpchc, vlc, kmplayer

[nitro1973]

you can try: Splash or VLC.
i remember that i used Splash with sony t500 clips and worked fine.
i has its own audio/video codecs and supports dxva.

[MOVIEGEEK]

All still cameras use MPEG-4 so install Quicktime or Quicktime Alternative.

[nitro1973]

All still cameras use MPEG-4 so install Quicktime or Quicktime Alternative.

quicktime? i dont know quicktime pro but quicktime is one of the worst players i ever tried

[minidv2dvd]

All still cameras use MPEG-4 so install Quicktime or Quicktime Alternative.

quicktime? i dont know quicktime pro but quicktime is one of the worst players i ever tried

i believe he is just suggesting you install it because it will install a mp4 codec, not to use the player.

[nitro1973]

...

i believe he is just suggesting you install it because it will install a mp4 codec, not to use the player.

true, i didnt think about it.
but its still not the best solution

i would prefer splash or ffdshow instead.