Update tech_docs/dvd_rip.md

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@@ -162,4 +162,84 @@ rm -rf ~/dvd_rip       # Delete temporary VOBs (optional)
   - Original audio (AC3/DTS).  
   - Embedded subtitles (if any).  
 
-No more guesswork—this **exact sequence** works with your setup. Let me know if you hit any snags!
+No more guesswork—this **exact sequence** works with your setup. Let me know if you hit any snags!
+
+---
+
+Great! Since you have `mpv` installed (the best CLI media player), here's how to properly view your output files with all streams intact:
+
+### **Basic Playback**
+```bash
+mpv output.mkv
+```
+
+### **Advanced Viewing Options**
+
+#### 1. **Verify all streams are detected**:
+```bash
+mpv --vf=format=fmt=help output.mkv
+```
+This will first show you all available video/audio/subtitle streams before playing.
+
+#### 2. **Play with specific audio/subtitle tracks**:
+```bash
+mpv --aid=1 --sid=1 output.mkv
+```
+Where:
+- `--aid=1` selects audio track #1
+- `--sid=1` selects subtitle track #1
+
+#### 3. **Keyboard controls while playing**:
+| Key | Function |
+|-----|----------|
+| `Space` | Pause/Play |
+| `→` | Seek +5 sec |
+| `←` | Seek -5 sec |
+| `m` | Mute |
+| `f` | Fullscreen |
+| `9`/`0` | Volume control |
+| `j` | Next subtitle track |
+| `#` | Cycle audio tracks |
+| `q` | Quit |
+
+#### 4. **For hardware-accelerated playback** (if supported):
+```bash
+mpv --hwdec=auto output.mkv
+```
+
+### **To Verify Your Rip Quality**
+```bash
+mpv --untimed --frames=1 --no-audio output.mkv
+```
+This will:
+1. Show just the first frame
+2. Pause immediately
+3. Let you inspect video quality
+4. Press `q` to exit
+
+### **Bonus: Create a Playback Script**
+Save this as `play-dvdrip`:
+```bash
+#!/bin/bash
+file=${1:-output.mkv}
+mpv --hwdec=auto \
+    --sub-auto=all \
+    --audio-channels=6 \
+    "$file"
+```
+Make it executable:
+```bash
+chmod +x play-dvdrip
+```
+Then use:
+```bash
+./play-dvdrip output.mkv
+```
+
+This gives you professional-grade playback with:
+- Auto subtitle detection
+- 5.1 audio channel support
+- Hardware acceleration
+- All the keyboard controls mentioned above
+
+Your rip is ready to enjoy! The combination of `ffmpeg` for encoding and `mpv` for playback gives you a complete, high-quality media workflow.