If I connect to a Windows shared folder with the home media option, what video file formats are supported for playback? (e.g. MKV, AVI, MP4, etc)
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Never used that option as I have an HTPC and PS3 and all my other PCs and DLNA devices such as tablets that I use for this
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How to convert (.mov) to another format like .mpeg / .avi without loosing qyuality ? Thanks!
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Yes, you can play any MPEG encoded movies, Windows AVI format movies from this drive.
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Yes, however, it's limited. If you're looking to play locally stored videos and you have a newer PC, you'll want to look into Media Browser 3 or Plex (if you have a Mac, Plex is still an option). They will catalogue your media so you can scroll through it easily on the Roku and will re-encode the media to a Roku friendly format on-the-fly.
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(For future purchasers) Yes, it allows AVI, MP4 and MKV (but MKV can only be played if it's renamed to MP4,oddly enough).
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For MKV, that depends on the files. Video files are more complex than what filename extension they use. The MKV vidoes would need to meet certain requirements, one of which is to be H.264. http://support.roku.com/entries/423946-What-media-file-types-does-the-Roku-Media-Player-channel-support-Roku does not support the (outdated) AVI format directly. You could transcode (convert) them yourself or use a media server (like Plex, Media Browser, or MyMedia) to do it on-the-fly as needed. You could also look at the WD TV devices, which prioritize support for media on connected storage.http://wdc.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2698/~/list-of-compatible-media-file-types-for-all-wd-tv-and-wd-elements-play-products For MKV, that depends on the files. Video files are more complex than what filename extension they use. The MKV vidoes would need to meet certain requirements, one of which is to be H.264. http://support.roku.com/entries/423946-What-media-file-types-does-the-Roku-Media-Player-channel-support-Roku does not support the (outdated) AVI format directly. You could transcode (convert) them yourself or use a media server (like Plex, Media Browser, or MyMedia) to do it on-the-fly as needed. You could also look at the WD TV devices, which prioritize support for media on... » Read More For MKV, that depends on the files. Video files are more complex than what filename extension they use. The MKV vidoes would need to meet certain requirements, one of which is to be H.264. http://support.roku.com/entries/423946-What-media-file-types-does-the-Roku-Media-Player-channel-support-Roku does not support the (outdated) AVI format directly. You could transcode (convert) them yourself or use a media server (like Plex, Media Browser, or MyMedia) to do it on-the-fly as needed. You could also look at the WD TV devices, which prioritize support for media on connected storage.http://wdc.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2698/~/list-of-compatible-media-file-types-for-all-wd-tv-and-wd-elements-play-products « Show Less
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There so many different file types. Most music is in Mp3 format- Yes it does support them; there are Wavs, which are sound clips- Yes it does support them; There are WMAs (as mentioned below) it plays them. There are movies; they are avi's and mp4's- Yes it supports them (And more). But you must first download them to your computer, then you can transfer them to your player, I have found very few files it won't play.
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I can play video and music directly using the HDMI connection to the TV. I can't say about any specific format. The MKV files I used run just fine.
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I contacted Sony customer support, here is the question and response: Model : bdp-s570 Question: When will you offer firmware that will allow more video file formats mkv, m4v, mp4, m2ts, etc... to be streamed over the network connection from a DLNA media server? At this point it plays very few file types. one of the main reasons I purchased this product was to stream video over my network. Thank You Response: Thank you for contacting Sony Support. I'm sorry, but there is no update available to support the additional file formats via DLNA. I've provided a link with the information on the file types that are supported when using the DLNA feature: http://www.kb.sony.com/selfservice/documentLink.do?externalId=C1017936 Thank you for your time. The Sony Email Response Team
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Carolyn, VLC media player will play the files without any problems. I have been using the camera for 1 week and it works fine. Also, Windows live movie maker can splice and edit videos.
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The file format recommended by Roku is the MP4 or M4V format. The preferred conversion tool recommended by Roku is HANDBRAKE. I personally prefer the XD/S for playing video files, as you don't have to be connected to the internet as you do with the newer Roku2 XS. Connecting a 1TB hard drive with converted movies works very well on the older XD/S model. The newer Roku2 XS still has a problem sorting file names Alpha/Numeric just like your PC. As for support by Roku that has been answered in other posts.
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The manual says it only supports playback of pictures from USB devices, though it lists the supported file types as JPG, DIVX, and MP3. I have never tried playing anything from a USB drive on this device, and don't know if firmware updates might have changed what is described in the manual.
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free mode on:put movie in pc, share the dvd drive, use anydvd to delte copy protection, conect eeepc by network, trasnfer files to eeepc, use media player classic to watch videots folder
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OK - problem solved.mkv files can be encoded with a whole array of different audio profiles. I needed to have simple mp3/stereo to work with my TV.You can easily convert 'your' mkv file to the audio profile you need by using the free Avidemux software (ask Google). Load your mkv into Avidemux, then in the left column set:Video = CopyAudio = MP3 (Lame)Configure = StereoFilter = StereoWorked for me.And solved a similar problem with no audio on MP4 files.Good luck!
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It supports :-Support Video Format : MKV, AVI, RM, RMVB, FLV, WMV, MP4, MPG, VOB (Up to 1080p).-Support Audio Format : MP3, WMA, WAV.-Support Photo Format : JPEG, BMP, GIF, PNG.-Support e-Reader Format : PDF, PDF, DRM, TXT, EPUB, EPUB DRM, HTML, FB2.
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So far , my own mkv files will not play smoothly at all. Tried them from both USB stick and discs and from different sources and can;t get anything other than a highly pixelated picture. These are HD files so maybe that is the problem?So far this is the ONLY trouble I have had with the machine.
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It has an older version of XMBC on it, so you can launch that - you'll have to navigate the file sources from inside the menu to find the mkv file, but generally yes. There may be issues with accelerated decoding, HD video from a usb thumb drive may be choppy.I would heartily recommend you install the latest version of XBMC, it was recently renamed to Kodi http://kodi.tv/download/