Playback/viewing mxf files

Hi
Ive just been experimenting with creation of DNxHD .mxf files and find that using the VLC player, some display video, other don't (all playback audio)  For example, a clip created with the 365x_1080p_50 settings plays back fine (ie max rate and 10 bit) but the same clip created with the 75_1080p_50 settings has no video...
Does anyone have any comments, suggestions for a viewer etc?
Many thanks

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