Download Media Player Classic Home Cinema 1.7.10
For the first time about the player Media Player Classic They started talking back in 2002. It was developed by a Hungarian programmer who is known as Gabest in certain circles. It was originally assumed that MPC (Media Player Classic) will be closed source. However, later the developer changed his mind and it was decided to publish the program.
The program is intended for various systems of the Windows family. Both older and newer versions of the system are supported. The interface of the MPC player is similar to that of standard Windows Media Player, older versions. Therefore, the average user can easily understand the MPC settings.
A characteristic feature of the player is its traditional interface. MPC works without any external codecs and plays all popular and not so popular formats. It also does not require installation. The player installation file takes only a megabyte. If, in addition to MPC, you install a plugin called DirectShow, which is a component DirectX package, the player’s video playback capabilities will become limitless. Flexible video settings also allow you to zoom and move the image.
Here's what the player itself looks like:
And now in more detail, What can Media Player Classic do? The player is constantly being refined and improved. The frequency of new features and updates will be the envy of many. The key features of the player are as follows:
- The most popular player for Windows, which has open source code;
- No installation required;
- When DirectShow is installed, the plugin plays any formats;
- Works correctly with all MKV and OGM functions;
- The image can be scaled and moved arbitrarily;
- Full-screen control is very conveniently implemented;
- The player’s memory load is less than that of its competitors, up to 50%;
- Tiny size, the entire program is one file;
- It is possible to view Macromedia Flash and even rewind them, with the ActiveX plug-in installed;
- Plays Real Media files if RealOnePlayer or Real Alternative is installed;
- When installed QuickTime, plays QuickTime files;
- version 6.4.7.5 and below, if additional libraries are present, plays Smacker/Bink;
- Allows you to save frames from most supported formats;
- There is a built-in audio track switch;
- Built-in very powerful engine for displaying subtitles;
- Allows you to view and even capture video if you have a VIVO video card or TV tuner;
- Plays AudioCD;
- Allows you to save a decoded stream from protected DVDs;
- Connecting an additional track during dubbing;
- Ability to save position in the film;
- Full favorites;
- Excellent work with playlists, opening and saving them (supports ASX, PLS, M3U);
- Connecting DS plugins without even installing them on the system;
- applies subtitles to any supported format;
- works with uICE and WinLirc control systems;
- there are hot keys and their settings;
- Configurations are saved either in the registry or in an ini file;
- Opens incomplete AVI files;
- Allows you to watch movies in a resolution that is different from the current one;
- Built-in XCD support;
- Supports command line options.
But what can’t Media Player Classic, or rather, can’t yet do?
- Does not have and does not know how to work with skins - this is not required;
- Missing OSD – but is there a need for it??
- cannot automatically adjust contrast, brightness, etc.;
- does not have its own equalizer – but it is planned;
- There is no multilingual interface - however Russian is available.
Setting up the player is completely simple and intuitive.
Example of player setup. You should go to the menu View and choose Setting.
Select the formats required for playing Media Player Classic. Mark with a tick.
Setting up hot keys. We select the command we need and assign a convenient key to it.
You can also change the program’s corporate logo by inserting your own.
You can also control Media Player Classic remotely via the Internet. To do this, you should specify the required port and address.
Setting up the player allows you to understand how the image is displayed on the screen and adjust it to your requirements and equipment capabilities. Media Player Classic has its own filters, but allows you to connect additional ones.
Using other settings, it is possible to customize subtitles and their appearance and picture.
The program has big plans for the future. The overwhelming number of those who have ever used the program praise it very much. First of all, the program is distinguished by its speed and omnivorous nature. Join the ranks of its users and support the developer!
