Codec not available

Hi All
I'm trying to play a movie then it says required codec not available then this message comes through ...To see if additional software is available that will enable QuickTime Player to open the movie, click Tell Me More....very confusing to me.
Please help

Does this have anything to do with AppleTV?
What is the source of the video file?

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