QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component for Mac OS X
QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component for Mac OS X
Product Information
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Note:
On OS X Lion and later, MPEG-2 playback functionality is built into QuickTime X. The QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component is not required and cannot be installed.
Frequently Asked Questions about this product:
Do I need QuickTime 7 Pro for the MPEG-2 Playback Component to work?The QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component provides QuickTime users with the ability to import and play back MPEG-2 content, including both multiplexed (also known as muxed, where the audio and video tracks are interleaved together into one track) and non-multiplexed (also known as elementary) streams.
Frequently Asked Questions about this product:
Do I need QuickTime 7 Pro for the MPEG-2 Playback Component to work?No, QuickTime 7 Pro is not necessary for playback of MPEG-2 content with the MPEG-2 Playback Component. You need only QuickTime Player and the MPEG-2 Playback Component to view MPEG-2 content.
Can I create MPEG-2 content with the QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component?
No, the QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component does not contain an MPEG-2 encoder; therefore, encoding or creating MPEG-2 content is not supported. The component is only a decoder, enabling playback of MPEG-2 content.
What types of streams can be played back with the QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component?
The MPEG-2 Playback Component can play back both elementary audio and video streams, as well as multiplexed program streams.
What file types can be played back with the QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component?
There are a number of MPEG-2 file types that the QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component can play back, including .mpg, .mpeg, .vob, .vro, .m2v, .m2a, and .m2s files.
Can the QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component play back DVDs?
The MPEG-2 Playback Component can play back MPEG-2 files on non-encrypted DVDs. Professionally produced, commercial DVDs (such as Hollywood movies) are usually encrypted with special anti-piracy software, called Content Scramble System (CSS). In order to view these DVDs, decryption software is required and is included in DVD players. But decryption software is not included in QuickTime or the QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component.
Can transport streams be played?
The MPEG-2 specification defines two forms of data streams, program streams and transport streams. While the QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component will play program streams, playback of transport streams is not supported.
Can the QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component play back AC3 audio?
No, MPEG-2 files containing AC3 audio cannot be played back with the QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component.
What audio formats does the QuickTime MPEG-2 playback component support?
The QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component supports the playback of MPEG-2 files (.mpg, .mpeg, .vob, .vro, .m2v, .m2a, and .m2s) that contain MPEG audio layers I or II. The MPEG-2 Playback Component does not support audio playback for MPEG-2 files containing PCM, DTS, or AC3 audio.
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System Requirements
- Mac OS X v10.4.10 through Mac OS X v10.6.8. Not for use on OS X v10.7 or later.
- PowerPC G4 (500MHz or faster) or Intel processor
- At least 256MB of RAM
- QuickTime 7.6 or later (Pro not required)
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Manufacturer Information
- This playback component requires QuickTime 7 or QuickTime 7 Pro.
- A more powerful computer will deliver improved performance.
Ratings & Reviews
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Should have been easier on a mac!
Last night I spent hours trying to figure out how I can view and listen to my videos made on my Sony handycam. I finally came to the conclusion that I would need to purchase the codec-2 add-on for quicktime. It kind of sucks spending all this money for a computer and video camera and then having to buy something else.
So to make a long story short, after you buy this add-on you will have to download Mpeg streamclip in order to hear the audio. Now that I have everything bought and downloaded, it all works fine.
It would have been nice if mac would have supported the mpeg-2 format without all the trouble. It would also be nice if Sony would cater to other operating systems besides windows. Under no circumstances do I want to have to return to windows, I love my mac. …- Written by Michelle S from Gahanna
3325 of 3685 people found this useful
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No Audio
The video worked great from after buying this codec but then there's no sound, very dissapointing.
- Written by Shawn M from Grande Prairie
1819 of 2286 people found this useful
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no audio!
No sound, when imported the video. So it's useless for me. And quite expensive. I'm Disappointed.
- Written by Stefan B from Köln
1733 of 2170 people found this useful
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is rubbish
I bought it and it does not work with my Mac OS X vercion 10.7.3 I lost my money and time
- Written by RAMON P from miami
219 of 268 people found this useful
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Know your specs before you buy
The component works fine. It does EXACTLY what the information says it will do and nothing else. I see a lot of complaints about t his product. Most of them folks who are not reading the requirements of the component and are unfamiliar with their own computer set up. Be an informed buyer, Apple does not guide your hand for everything. …
- Written by Mauricio G from AUSTIN
151 of 186 people found this useful
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MAC WHAT HAPPENED
Program works fine
i love my mac but still Mac computers should have come with this app, i payed good money, kinda dissapointed to know windows had this …- Written by Jose Luis M from Staten island
184 of 198 people found this useful
