DVD player - any faster way to Fast Forward??

Hi
Is there any way to fast forward in the DVD Player other than holding the fast forward button down? It only does it at 2x....
Thanks

Hi, Chris!
Sure! Use ShiftCommand→ (right arrow) to accomplish this.
You can also change the default scan rate on the controller to scan faster. From the DVD Player menubar, choose Controls>Scan Rate, and change the scan speed there. It should increase based on the limits of of the optical drive's read capability and the media being used.
Gary

Similar Messages

How can I 'program' DVD SP to fast forward?

I am building a 2 min. video, and would like to be able to set it up so that one can scroll through (fast forward) while watching it. Would this mean setting up an End Jump? Which brings me to my next question -- I did not set up an End Jump, because I wanted the DVD to stop at the end of the video, however, it loops, which isn't what I want. So, I'd like to be able to scroll through it (fast forward), and end at the end...thank you!!

Hi Katefrommass,
The article below will explain how to use the speed effects in iMovie '11.
Click on the link below to see more details and screenshots.
iMovie '11: Slow down or speed up video
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2239
I hope this information helps ....
Have a great day!
- Judy

Accidently deleted dvd player, any way getting it back?

Hey, i have been deleting some of my applications to have more room for movies, tv shows..... and i deleted dvd player, i thought i would not need this for anything but i need it for dvds and i cant watch them. Any way i could get dvd player back?
Thanks

If it's not on the 10.5 application disk, then reload the operating system. An alternative would be to use VLC. Download the 32 bit Intel version.

Good morning, have an iMac and interested in buying external cd/dvd player, any suggestions?

any sugestions on external cd/dvd players?

an alternative to the apple superdrive works seamlessly with imac and around half the price;
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Proxima-Direct®-External-compatible-MacBook/dp/B008NVWCI G/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1395237868&sr=1-4&keywords=dvd+drive+mac

Why won't iDVD 08 preview controls allow fast forward?

It says in the manual that clicking the "right arrow" button on the on-screen control panel will fast-forward the movie, but it doesn't. Can anyone tell me why this is?
And why doesn't the iDVD preview have the same preview slider as QuickTime does?

This is simply a suggestion .... if you are in need of "scrubbing the timeline" do this in the video editing app (ie, iMovie or FCP) and not iDVD.
The main reason we don't normally scrub the entire video w/in iDVD itself is because this is not where video editing is done (as opposed to authoring the entire DVD).
iMovie and iDVD are like a candy bar. The chocolate bar would be iMovie and iDVD would be the candy wrapper (the outside packaging only). Hope this analogy makes sense.
A couple of things you can do to quickly preview your iDVD prior to burning to media if Preview / FF isn't working correctly in iDVD..... The first would be to jump to different scenes using scene selections w/in iDVD or perhaps make a disc image first of the dvd to the desktop and then use apple's dvd player to fast forward, reverse, etc.

Playing DVD Crashes MBP (no matter what dvd player software I use)

Current specs:
OSX 10.6.6
2.8 GH Core 2 Duo
8GB DDR3 RAM
512MB GeForce 9600M GT
I first got my mac book pro from a friend and did a fresh install of OSX. I dont believe I ever tried to play any dvd's on it until now (months later).
Originally when I got installed, I went through and deleted a lot of the default mac apps using appzapper that I didn't want cluttering up my install, and that included "DVD Player".
Fast forward a few months, I try to play DVD in vlc and it crashes vlc. I cant open the file on the disk directly, nor can i just go to "open disc". if i click it it spins up and then it stays at zero and wont play. If i try to view the file right on the dvd with vlc it either crashes or plays a garbled 2-10 seconds and then crashes
I ended up figuring this was because i deleted dvd player and must have deleted some codec or something along with it... after googling i remember people saying they deleted dvd player and had problems. So i got Pacifist and installed dvd player directly onto the computer
Same issue, vlc crashes, and now when i put in a dvd, DVD Player stops responding immediately. if i start up dvd player first with no disk in, it loads fine. when i put the dvd in it just stops responding and wont play.
so far I have
1. deleted preferences in dvd player
2. I'm POSITIVE it's not the dvd. i just watched the dvd in my friends older mac laptop. Likewise, every dvd i rent from redbox will do this so i know its not just this particular dvd
3. CD's load just fine from the player, just not dvd's
4. ive tried changing the display interlace quality from the view menu in dvd player
5. I tried making a new admin account and playing it with dvd player from there and the same thing happened, just stopped responding
6. I just tried zapping PRAM and NVRAM (command option P + R), still no dice
7. Okay, i just tried opening in VLC media player with 'no dvd menus' and it didnt crash.. it still didnt play but it at least allowed me to see the error output (see down below the post)
The only thing i can think of is i somehow corrupted some basic fundamental/hardware-software interface driver or soemthing that allows dvd's to be read (codec? i have no idea), as it crashes any dvd app I have tried. (so far only vlc and dvd player). I tried in quicktime but couldnt find how to open a dvd
Thanks!
Message was edited by: ZestyOne
heres the message generated by vlc
main debug: Activated
main debug: rebuilding array of current - root Playlist
main debug: rebuild done - 0 items, index -1
macosx debug: using Snow Leopard AR cookies
main debug: looking for services probe module: 5 candidates
main debug: no services probe module matching "any" could be loaded
main debug: TIMER module_need() : 176.370 ms - Total 176.370 ms / 1 intvls (Avg 176.370 ms)
macosx debug: notification received in VLC with name VLCOSXGUIInit and object VLCEyeTVSupport
main debug: looking for services probe module: 5 candidates
main debug: no services probe module matching "any" could be loaded
main debug: TIMER module_need() : 3.340 ms - Total 3.340 ms / 1 intvls (Avg 3.340 ms)
main debug: adding item `RED' ( dvdread:///dev/rdisk1@1:1- )
main debug: rebuilding array of current - root Playlist
main debug: rebuild done - 1 items, index -1
main debug: processing request item RED node Playlist skip 0
main debug: resyncing on RED
main debug: RED is at 0
main debug: starting new item
main debug: creating new input thread
main debug: Creating an input for 'RED'
main debug: thread (input) created at priority 22 (input/input.c:214)
main debug: thread started
main debug: using timeshift granularity of 50 MiB
main debug: using timeshift path '/tmp'
main debug: `dvdread:///dev/rdisk1@1:1-' gives access `dvdread' demux `' path `/dev/rdisk1@1:1-'
main debug: source=`/dev/rdisk1' title=1/1 seekpoint=-1/-1
main debug: creating demux: access='dvdread' demux='' path='/dev/rdisk1'
main debug: looking for access_demux module: 1 candidate
macosx debug: input has changed, refreshing interface
main debug: no fetch required for (null) (art currently (null))
dvdread debug: VMG opened
dvdread debug: number of titles: 9
dvdread debug: title 0 has 2 chapters
dvdread debug: title 1 has 19 chapters
dvdread debug: title 2 has 1 chapters
dvdread debug: title 3 has 2 chapters
dvdread debug: title 4 has 1 chapters
dvdread debug: title 5 has 1 chapters
dvdread debug: title 6 has 1 chapters
dvdread debug: title 7 has 1 chapters
dvdread debug: title 8 has 1 chapters
dvdread debug: open VTS 1, for title 1
dvdread debug: title 1 vts_title 1 pgc 1 pgn 1 start 4 end 3 blocks: 42278
main debug: ESOUT_RESETPCR called
main debug: selecting program id=0
dvdread debug: audio position 0
main debug: using access_demux module "dvdread"
main debug: TIMER module_need() : 7153.023 ms - Total 7153.023 ms / 1 intvls (Avg 7153.023 ms)
main debug: looking for decoder module: 32 candidates
avcodec debug: libavcodec initialized (interface 0x346c00)
avcodec debug: trying to use direct rendering
avcodec debug: ffmpeg codec (MPEG-1/2 Video) started
main debug: using decoder module "avcodec"
main debug: TIMER module_need() : 2199.493 ms - Total 2199.493 ms / 1 intvls (Avg 2199.493 ms)
main debug: looking for packetizer module: 21 candidates
main debug: using packetizer module "packetizer_mpegvideo"
main debug: TIMER module_need() : 484.746 ms - Total 484.746 ms / 1 intvls (Avg 484.746 ms)
main debug: thread (decoder) created at priority 0 (input/decoder.c:301)
main debug: thread started
main debug: looking for decoder module: 32 candidates
main debug: using decoder module "a52"
main debug: TIMER module_need() : 0.419 ms - Total 0.419 ms / 1 intvls (Avg 0.419 ms)
main debug: thread (decoder) created at priority 22 (input/decoder.c:301)
main debug: thread started
main debug: looking for meta reader module: 2 candidates
lua debug: Trying Lua scripts in /Users/Zesty/Library/Application Support/org.videolan.vlc/lua/meta/reader
lua debug: Trying Lua scripts in /Applications/Utilities/VLC.app/Contents/MacOS/share/lua/meta/reader
lua debug: Trying Lua playlist script /Applications/Utilities/VLC.app/Contents/MacOS/share/lua/meta/reader/filename.l ua
lua debug: Trying Lua scripts in /Applications/Utilities/VLC.app/Contents/MacOS/share/share/lua/meta/reader
*main debug: no meta reader module matching "any" could be loaded*
*main debug: TIMER module_need() : 1.035 ms - Total 1.035 ms / 1 intvls (Avg 1.035 ms)*
*main debug: `dvdread:///dev/rdisk1@1:1-' successfully opened*
*main error: Invalid PCR value in ESOUT_SET_(GROUP)PCR !*
*dvdread error: read failed for -1/4 blocks at 0x05*
Message was edited by: ZestyOne

Having tried to re-install the DVD Player application it might be worth applying the 10.6.6 combo update (not the update via Software Update). From the threads I've read here it can often help with issues in this kind of area. Other than that it might be worth backing up your files and consider starting with a fresh copy of OS X. For all the space these apps take up I'd probably recommend leaving all the Apple ones alone.
I take it you have the same problem in Front Row too?

Idvd will not load any projects, recently reloaded os to fix dvd player

I cannot load my active projects, any of them.
- - All are "not selectable" when I open idvd and then go to open projects.
I recently had to reload my OS-X to repair my dvd player (the only way, as per Apple support).
Can anyone assist me?
...all current editing will play play in quick time.
Thanks
PKandM

never mind!
I have not sent any of my imovie stuff to idvd, yet.
no wonder I cannot open it in idvd.
my bad.

IPod Touch randomly pausing, starting, and fast forwarding?

I have a 16 GB 2nd gen iPod touch and about 6 months ago I purchased Beats by Dr. Dre for them. They worked perfectly until the headband snapped. I then switched to using the earbuds that came with the iPod. A few days ago I purchased another set of Beats by Dr. Dre. They worked fine while using them the first time, but the second time using them any song I would listen to would randomly pause, start, and fast forward. I switched back to the earbuds that came with thr iPod and the problem didn't occur. I'm not sure what the cause of this is so if anyone could help it'd be much appreciated.

Hello,
I am having a similar problem with my 5th generation Nano (5 weeks old). It started about 1 1/2 weeks ago and paused in only 1 song. When I touched the right side of the screen, the song restarted and continued playing. It happened 2 more times on different days and in different songs. Tonight, it paused 7 times during 3 or 4 consecutive songs. I used the same procedure as above to restart each time. Tonite, after a few more songs played without pausing, I backed up to the first song that had paused and let the song sequence replay. No problems this time??? I have not noticed if there is any fast forwarding occurring, but some songs end abruptly before the end (a separate problem). I am thinking that there may be a glitch at a certain spot on the Nano hard drive causing songs to pause. Is that possible? When playing, my Nano sits on a desk top and nothing is touching it. Thanks in advance.

DVD Player Crashes since updating to Maverick.

Since updating to Mavericks my DVD Player no longer works. As soon as I open DVD Player it crashes. Is there an easy fix or is the DVD Player going the way of iDVD? I need it for my multimedia classes so students can burn DVDs and play them for class as well as have something to take home to share with Mommy and Daddy.

Try deleting the com.apple.DVDPlayer.plist.
You need to look in your user Library/Preferences for the .plist.Either hold down the option key while using the Finder “Go To Folder” command and select your user Library in your home folder or use the Finder “Go To Folder” command and enter ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.DVDPlayer.plist. Move the .plist to your desktop.
Test. If it works okay, delete the plist(s) from the desktop.
If the same, return the .plist(s) to where you got them from, overwriting the newer ones.
If you prefer to make your User library permanently visible, use the Terminal command found below.
Show User Library
You might want to bookmark the command. I have to use it again after every update. I have also been informed that if you drag the user library to Finder it will remain visible.

DVD Player hangs when Fast Forward (F9) or Rewind (F7) buttons pushed

When I push and hold down the fast forward and rewind keys in DVD Player, the video does indeed fast forward and reverse. But when I push and immediately release, the picture freezes, and the computer hangs. Cannot do shut down, have to do shut down by holding on/off button and then restarting.
Very frustrating, lost a bunch of notes I was taking while watching the lecture. Any thoughts?
Sigh,
Dave

Also, if you're at the computer or have a wireless keyboard, hold down the apple key (command) and and press an arrow key for FF and RW. Pressing again should step up the speed, depending on the capabilities of the 11D. Mine (104D) can FF up to . . . I think it's 32 times?
If you have the apple remote, it's press and hold.

Is there a way to fast forward through audio files? Like a lecture class I am taking? thanks!

Is there any way to fast forward through audio files in I-Tunes? I have some lecture recordings that I need to review.... If you cannot do it in I-Tunes, is there a program you could recommend?
Thanks!

Buzzsaw252 wrote:
This will help - what I was really looking to do was to "speed up" the audio (smoothly) so I could listen while it was playing to search for a particular part I needed.....
You need QuickTime 7.
You can get it here -> http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3678?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US
Then see this -> http://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/48265/how-do-i-make-itunes-play-slower- or-faster

I have downloaded five hours of video of my band playing and have edited it down to two hours but I can't fast forward it or jump to the next song. what do I need to do. Also is there anyway to eq the sound before making a dvd

I have edited five hours of my band playing and after burning a dvd it won't fast forward or go to the next song. what do I need to do. Also is there a way to add eq to the video before I burn it. (the bass is weak)

Hi Steve,
The following suggestions assume you are using iMovie '11 (but are also mostly applicable to iMovie '09 from memory - but not sure about the Equalizer).
You mentioned in the topic header that you had edited the project down to 2 hours. In iDVD that is the maximum time allowed for a standard single layer DVD, including time taken for the theme and menus. Perhaps things are a bit tight, and you may need to shorten the project by a few minutes before exporting again for iDVD.
Note that for the Best Performance setting the maximum duration is 1 hour. For 2 hours duration you need to use either High Quality or Professional Quality (the latter takes about twice as long to encode, as it does a 2 pass operation).
In your iMovie project did you insert chapter markers for the beginning of each song? If so, don't place them within a transition. Also, don't insert a marker at the very beginning of the project - iDVD will do this for you automatically - all you need to do in iDVD is rename it. In case you aren't familiar with the markers, see this picture (just drag the marker onto the clip where you want the chapter to start, then give it a name in the marker box that appears):
Regarding the Equalizer, in the iMovie project, double-click on the audio track to bring up the Inspector. Select Audio - you will see an Equalizer item. Use the Custom setting, or by clicking on the disclosure triangles (little arrow heads), you can choose from a range of presets. See this picture:
Hope this helps!
John
Message was edited by: John Cogdell

Dvd player runs to fast

I bought myself a new motherboard (MS-6737) and after installation of Windows xp pro it turns out that both, the DVD player and the CD recorder do run to fast during playback. I wonder where this comes from because i never heard of a similar issue. I already replaced the DVD player so could the issue here the IDE drivers or WXP??? Can somebody gives any suggestion?? Thanks in advance.

janscheur,
If Movies are playing too fast, you might not have the proper reginal settings. As in trying to play a NTSC Format on a PAL TV or visa versa.
Take Care,
Richard

Quicktime Player fast-forward and reverse buttons not working for audio

I have Quicktime Player 7.7.3 for Windows and the fast forward/reverse buttons will not work while playing audio files. I've tried it with mp3 and m4a, neither will work.
The go to end/go to begining buttons are working fine.
The ff/reverse button don't work very well for video files, they only will move a few frames at a time, but they will not work at all on strictly audio files.
I've looked at the preferences, and the software is up to date.
the only way to ff/reverse is to go to Window > Show A/V Controls and use the Jog Shuttle, but that is a clumsy workaround. I'd rather have the playback buttons work properly in the first place.
Is there something else I should be doing (aside from purchasing QT Pro, that is)?

...stupid decision to replace the iTunes feedback...
Not replaced, just moved. Now grouped with all other Mac OS X feedback:
http://www.apple.com/macosx/feedback/
It's not a bug. If it was we would all have this problem. My Macs don't.
Shut iTunes down.
Go to ~/your user name/Library/Preferences and place the file "com.apple.iTunes.plist" in the trash.
Try iTunes again. If your problem is solved, empty the trash.

Is there a way to speed up the pace of the video (watch in fast-forward) I am watching?

I am watching a class lesson that is 3 hours long and my teacher talks extremely slow. Is there a way to speed up the pace of my video? I know on some video players you can watch a video in 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 etc. levels of fast forward.

Have you got the drives set up to spin down when not in use?
Have a look at the Energy Saver settings in System Preference on the Mac.
Make sure the "Put the Hard Discs to sleep when possible" box is not ticked.

DVD player - any faster way to Fast Forward??

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for