Cody Casey
The Media Player Classic (MPC) is a versatile, lightweight, open-source media player for Windows. It supports all common video and audio file formats and is 100% spyware-free. While MPC has not been under development since 2017, it still offers a wide array of options for users. This includes the ability to customize the player to fit almost any need, such as changing the video display and aspect ratio. Users can also configure the PAN and SCAN functions separately to increase or decrease the view area. Additionally, MPC offers hardware acceleration for supported formats, lowering CPU usage. For optimal audio settings, users can configure speaker setups and utilize bitstreaming for AV receivers.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Pan/Scan not working with MPC | Enable the option in the next version: Options > Player > Remember last Pan&Scan Zoom |
| Two sections for changing the video display | Video Frame and Pan/Scan |
| Video display section settings | Stretch to window, touch from inside, and touch from outside |
| Pan and Scan functions | Increase/decrease using numpad |
| MPC HC settings | Don't use Fullscreen options in Options > Playback > Fullscreen |
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What You'll Learn
Segregate PAN and SCAN functions
The PAN and SCAN functions are used to adjust the video display. The video display can be changed in two sections: the video frame and pan/scan. The pan/scan function allows you to increase or decrease the zoom of the video, while the video frame function allows you to change the aspect ratio.
Currently, the PAN and SCAN functions are linked, and when either is increased, it crops the sides of the video. To resolve this, the PAN and SCAN functions should be segregated to allow users to customize their viewing experience. Users have requested that the functions be separated so that they can increase the PAN without cropping the sides of the video.
To configure the PAN and SCAN functions separately, the following keybindings can be used:
- Make PAN on the numpad 8 and 2 to increase or decrease it.
- Make SCAN on the numpad 6 and 4 to increase or decrease it.
Additionally, in MPC-HC, it is recommended to disable scaling from Windows, NVCP, and display. Users should also avoid using the Fullscreen options in Options > Playback > Fullscreen. Instead, the following settings should be used: View > Zoom > Auto Fit View > Pan & Scan > Reset View > Video Frame > Touch windows from inside.
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Save changes between files in a playlist
To save pan and scan changes between files in a playlist in MPC, you will first have to enable this option in the software. Go to Options > Player > Remember Last Pan & Scan Zoom and enable this setting. This will allow you to save your pan and scan changes between files in a playlist.
It is important to note that this issue was specific to a particular version of the software, as noted by a user. The user stated that the problem was: "Currently it resets rotation on file close". This suggests that the issue was with the software not retaining the settings after closing a file.
In addition to this, it is worth noting that there are two sections in MPC HC that relate to this issue: View (or right-click on the image) > Video Frame and Pan & Scan. The user can select "Touch window from inside" from the Video Frame section. This relates to the black bar detection in Madvr.
Another user has provided a detailed response to a similar query, stating that the Pan and Scan functions must be separated. They suggest that the PAN function be mapped to the numpad 8 and 2 keys to increase and decrease it, respectively, while the SCAN function be mapped to the numpad 6 and 4 keys for the same purpose. This allows for independent control of the two functions and prevents cropping of the sides of the videos.
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Configure audio settings
To configure your audio settings, go to the Control Panel, then Hardware and Sound, and then Sound. Right-click on your sound device and go to Advanced. The recommended settings are 24 bit, 48khz.
Go back to the Sound window and right-click on your sound device again. This time, select Configure speakers. Set it up to match your speaker setup. If you are using an SPDIF output, you won't have this option and can skip this step.
If you have an AV receiver, you can use the bitstreaming options to access the audio decoders. To do this, go to Options, then Internal Filters, and click on Audio Decoder.
With reclock, we will use WASAPI exclusive mode, which bypasses the Windows mixer. This may cause issues if you are using integrated audio, so you will have to use LAV audio to mix to your speaker configuration. Check "Don't mix stereo sources" to keep mono and stereo streams untouched.
If you have a dedicated sound card or HDMI multichannel receiver, you can likely skip mixing here and specify your speaker configuration through the sound card or receiver instead.
Configure MPC-HC to use reclock as the audio renderer by going to Options, then Output, and selecting reclock as the audio renderer. Open the Configure Reclock shortcut from the Start menu. Choose WASAPI for PCM, choose the best sinc interpolation for quality, choose 24-bit padded to 32 for format, and uncheck "output mono to front channels" if you have a centre speaker (5.1 configs, etc).
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Adjust video display
To adjust the video display in MPC, you can make changes in the "Video Frame" and "Pan & Scan" sections.
Firstly, go to "View" or right-click on the image, then select "Video Frame" and "Pan & Scan". From the "Video Frame" menu, you can select "Touch Window from Inside". This will ensure that the video frame fits within the window without any parts of the video being cut off.
The "Pan & Scan" section allows you to scale the video to a specific aspect ratio. For example, if you have a 16:9 display, you can scale the video to fit this aspect ratio in the "Pan/Scan" section.
It is important to note that the "Pan" and "Scan" functions are linked in MPC. This means that increasing or decreasing one will crop the sides of the video. However, you can configure these functions separately by using the numpad on your keyboard. Press "8" and "2" on the numpad to increase and decrease "Pan", and "6" and "4" to increase and decrease "Scan".
Additionally, you can disable scaling from Windows, NVCP, and display. This can be done regardless of whether you are using a primary or secondary monitor. In MPC HC, avoid using the Fullscreen options in "Options > Playback > Fullscreen". Instead, go to the toolbar and select "View > Zoom > Auto Fit View > Pan & Scan > Reset View > Video Frame > Touch Windows from Inside".
By following these steps, you can adjust the video display in MPC to your preferred settings.
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Set up hardware acceleration
To set up hardware acceleration for MPC-HC, you can follow these steps:
First, it's important to note the hardware acceleration options on the upper right side of the MPC-HC interface. The "dxva copyback" option is generally recommended to decode the video through your GPU. If you prefer to use your CPU instead, you can select the "none" option. Hardware acceleration can help lower CPU usage on supported formats such as 8-bit HEVC, 8-bit H264, VC-1, and MPEG-2, depending on your GPU and selected video decoder options.
Next, you can adjust your audio settings to enhance your overall viewing experience. In the audio settings, locate the "mixing" tab. By selecting "Reclock" and using "wasapi exclusive mode," you can bypass the Windows mixer. This can be found in the Control Panel under Audio > Configure Speakers. However, this may cause issues with integrated audio, so you may need to use "lav audio" to mix your speaker configuration instead. If you have a dedicated sound card or an HDMI multichannel receiver, you can skip this step and specify your speaker configuration through those devices.
Additionally, ensure that you have disabled scaling from Windows, NVCP, and the display. This can be done by avoiding the Fullscreen options in Options > Playback > Fullscreen. Instead, from the toolbar, navigate to View > Zoom > Auto Fit View > Pan & Scan > Reset View > Video Frame > Touch Windows from inside.
It's worth noting that hardware acceleration does not directly impact video quality. Its primary function is to offload the workload from the CPU to the GPU. If you're seeking improvements in video quality, adjustments related to video resizing can be made in MPC-HC options > Playback > Output > Resizer, where you can choose from different sharpness options.
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Frequently asked questions
To save pan and scan changes between files in a playlist, you will have to enable this option: Options > Player > Remember Last Pan&Scan Zoom.
Make PAN on numpad 8 and 2 to increase/decrease it. Make SCAN on numpad 6 and 4 to increase/decrease it.
The two sections in MPC HC that are related to changing the video display are View (or right-click on the image) > Video Frame and Pan & Scan. The Video Frame section deals with the display aspect ratio, while the Pan & Scan section allows you to scale the video to fit the screen.
