This thing will play virtually ANYTHING. DVD, VCD, and any other media format almost.
Below is the config for VLC that will set this up:
1. Firstly update VLC to version 0.85 as it has fixed a number of the bugs in v0.84
2. Edit the shortcut to VLC so that there are no options after vlc.exe
3. Reset VLC's preferences (Then restart VLC)
4. "Settings - Preferences" ... tick "Advanced Options"
4.a. Under Video/Output Modules set "Video output Module" to DirectX.
5. Set display device in "Preferences/Video/Output Modules/DirectX". You will have to press "Refresh List" then select "\.\\DISPLAY2"
6. Set "Full Screen" in "Preferences/Video"
7. Unitck "Embed video in Interface" under "Interface/Main Interfaces/wxWidgets"
8. Click "Save"
9. Restart VLC
The above setup is for dual screen....if using single screen set step 5 to "\.\\DISPLAY1"
Once this is set, you must set the background color for your songs in ZW to a custom color. Go into the background color for the slide and set the color to Red = 0, Green = 0, Blue = 1. Save that as a custom color so you can use it for other songs as well.
It is important to start VLC before Zionworx, as I have found (at least in single screen mode) that ZW will not display lyrics over the backgrounds if started first. Run VLC and start the background running, then start ZW. With the ZW background color set to 0,0,1....you should see the moving background behind the lyrics.
If you want add scripture or songs to the playlist without the moving background, just select a different color, image or photo....when displayed the moving background will be replaced with the new image or photo.
Note: The F10, F11, F12 fade does not work well over the VLC background. Also, be careful with some photos...as some dark photos may include the 0,0,1 color combo, which may allow the background to "sneek" through.
Give it a shot and do some experimenting. God bless.
Ken
Peak Worship Ministries