problem with .dat files

[npaidi]

hi everyone
I installed mplayer in my system running on Debian Sid, but the problem is i am still not able to play a VCD in my system.
I tried playing the same file using Totem but it gives an error

Totem could not play 'file:///cdrom/mpegav/avseq03.dat'.
There is no plugin to handle this movie.

I tried with VLC player also but still it doesnt work
I already installed all the gstreamer plugins but still it doesnt work
someone please help me

[Vergil83]

You also need to install the win32 codecs. If you used the debian multimedia site to install mplayer, they are there too.

[npaidi]

i installed them too but still i am not able play any vcd

[Thinker]

Hi npaidi,
To play VCDs and DVDs using mplayer, read the below mentioned post : -

http://www.linuxforums.org/forum/red...mplayer.html#5

Also, after copying the .DAT file to your hard disk, are you able play it using mplayer?

With Regards,
Thinker

[npaidi]

thnk u for the above reply i am able to play the VCD from the command line but the problem is i am not able to run it graphically