Video preview window error

arne wrote on 6/1/2003, 6:11 AM

Hello

I’m having problems using the video preview window in Vegas Video 4.0.

When I try to play something I get the following error message:

>>An error occurred while starting playback.
>>An invalid device was specified.
>>The playback device does not support the current output format.
>>The playback device does not exist.

Has anyone experienced the same problem and know how to avoid this?

Thank you.

Comments

Grazie wrote on 6/1/2003, 6:17 AM

Are you sure you haven't got the "Preview on External Monitor" selected? - It's the little TV set icon on the Preview Toobar. - These errors messages - IMHO - appear to be related to using an external device.

If not - I've no idea . . .

Grazie

SonyEPM wrote on 6/2/2003, 8:48 AM

arne: what sound card are you using?

arne wrote on 6/6/2003, 7:51 AM

Currently I'm using the one integrated with my motherboard. I think it is a VIA AC'97 chipset.

I was thinking thas my problem is perhaps related to a codec conflict. Perhaps other codecs that I have installed prevent the codec used by vegas to function normally. I have tried to remove most of these other codecs but no luck som far :(

mikkie wrote on 6/6/2003, 7:58 AM

Probably also see this with Audigy2 (& other creative?) depending on what settings, which drivers you've chosen under preferences. Normally treat it as an anoyance, utter a quick expletive (not deleted), and move on.

dcox94 wrote on 11/11/2003, 8:13 PM

Did you ever get this problem fixed?

I am having the exact same problem with Screenblast MovieStudio 3.0 and I am still looking for a solution.

Thanks,
Dan Cox