Preferences: Hardware

These preferences changes how RealOne Player interacts with specific hardware devices (such as sound and video cards) on your system. In most cases the default settings will work correctly. Read the description for each setting carefully before changing any of them.

OPTION

DESCRIPTION

Playback performance

RealOne Player uses this setting to optimize the performance of clip playback. Adjust this performance setting only if your computer seems sluggish or has problems while playing content.

Sound card compatibility

Click Settings... to modify sound card settings to overcome common audio problems with older sound cards.

Disable 16-bit sound: (use 8-bit only)	Use this setting if you have an older sound card and clips sound scratchy or distorted.
Disable custom sampling rates:	Use this setting if clips play at the wrong speed or sound scratchy or distorted.

Video card compatibility

Use optimized video display: Older cards or video drivers may not function properly if this feature is enabled. If your video is acting erratically, one suggestion is to disable the optimized video.

Note: You will have to reboot your system after changing this selection before the change can take affect.