diff --git a/mplayer.c b/mplayer.c
index ebfbd2c0bb..ab55cd22ba 100644
--- a/mplayer.c
+++ b/mplayer.c
@@ -1566,7 +1566,7 @@ if(!sh_video) {
 /*========================== PLAY VIDEO ============================*/
 
   float frame_time=next_frame_time;
-  float delay=audio_out->get_delay()*0.5;
+  float delay=0; //audio_out->get_delay()*0.5;
 
   vo_pts=sh_video->timer*90000.0;
   vo_fps=sh_video->fps;