Preferences: Hardware

These preferences change 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.

Enable full screen video controls: When enabled (checked) displays Video Screen tab and Toolbar when playing presentations in Full Screen Theater mode.

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

Move the slider to decrease (Most reliable) or increase (Best Performance) the use of your Video card's advanced capabilities. Older Video cards or video drivers may not function properly with this feature. If your video is acting erratically, one suggestion is to set the slider all the way to the left (Most reliable).

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