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YouTube changes its API often; ensure VLC is updated to v3.0.20+ for best results. | Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | YouTube
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| Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | YouTube stream not playing | Update VLC to latest version; YouTube changes often break URL extraction | | No sound on AC-4 / Dolby Atmos | Set Audio Output to “DirectX” (Windows) or “AudioToolbox” (macOS) | | HDR looks washed out | Tools → Effects → Video → Adjust → Increase contrast; or use “Tone mapping” in preferences | | Chromecast not found | Ensure both devices on same Wi-Fi; restart VLC; disable VPN | | 4K video stutters | Increase cache: Tools → Preferences → Input/Codecs → File caching (ms) to 1000 |
