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Xine/Mplayer can't use xv



Hello,

I've got an install of Debian sid (unstable) with Xfree 4.3.0.1, an nvidia 
card and the latest builds of mplayer and xine. Neither can use the "xv" 
extension. When I try, I get the following errors:

With mplayer:

Xlib:  extension "XFree86-VidModeExtension" missing on display ":0.0".
vo: X11 running at 1024x768 with depth 24 and 32 bpp (":0.0" => local display)
Xlib:  extension "XVideo" missing on display ":0.0".
Sorry, Xv not supported by this X11 version/driver
******** Try with  -vo x11  or  -vo sdl  *********
Error opening/initializing the selected video_out (-vo) device.


With xine:

Xlib:  extension "SHAPE" missing on display ":0.0".
Xlib:  extension "XVideo" missing on display ":0.0".
main: video driver <xv> failed

I know I could use the X11 or SDL video drivers, but they lack functionality 
and performance; you really need the xv extensions for good video playback.

I read in an Mplayer HOWTO for Debian [1] that "in unstable xv might not work 
properly as a video output".

How can I fix this?

Regards,
Tom

[1]  http://www.princessleia.com/MPlayer.html



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