The audio stream uses a standard codec (like AAC or AC3), but the video processor cannot read the HEVC stream. Double-check that your VLC installation is 64-bit if you are running a 64-bit operating system, as the 32-bit architecture struggles with heavy HEVC rendering.
In the Profile drop-down menu, select .
sudo pacman -S vlc ffmpeg
Windows is the trickiest OS for HEVC because Microsoft hides the official codec behind a paywall or device manufacturer restrictions. Here is the exclusive workaround.
Linux users have full control via package managers.
(with RPM Fusion enabled):