What video format and converters should be used when trying to use a usb flash drive for dvds to mp4. I have alot of dvds and don't want them ruined
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I could not get the USB ports on these to work. Ever. Or the video game features. It only played DVDs.
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Download all your DVDs to your laptop or a program on your desktop computer and create a library then transfer them to a jumpdrive or thumbdrive and take them with you..Keep in mind that this process is a bit time consuming but you will be pleased with the end result
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No I didn't. There are many format options for .avi and .mp4 videos. I used a video converter to try to find what was compatible; now I can't remember, as I lost interest soon after. I only display photo images now, and for that it's fine.You can have multiple 'albums' by placing each on a separate flash card. Using a typical USB multi-format reader with a card in each of 4 or more slots, plus the DP's own slots, you can select collections from quite a few sources.
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Hi! No, mp4 files do not play nor a plethora of other common files through USB or SD card. I have had a heck of a time with customer service, but I can tell you after a month going back and forth I could **ONLY**successfully play video converted as such: Xvid (format AVI, video codec Xvid, Audio Codec MP3) resolution 640*480. From their technical help emails: File Codecs supported: . MP3 . XviD . MPEG1 & 2 . JPEG NOT Supported . WMA . WMV (Windows Media Video) 9.1 . VCD 1.1 . VCD 2.0 . SVCD . DiVX ************************************************************** SD card Formats supported - Normal SD, 50X SD SD card maximum size in GB -- 4G USB - 2.0 - 4G max My question: why it can't read beyond a 4G USB (or SD card) drive? Their Answer: There are limitations of the product due to the size of the internal processor. Increasing the size of the internal processor and adding additional file formats would directly impact the price point of the product.
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i really need to do this also how is it possible???? i need to add movies to usb so i can watch them on tablet but even though i have digital copies i cannot do it, how do you back up any other dvd that would be better still as i can watch all my movies thanks bill
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The poster above is incorrect. The USB port can play any video file, provided it is the right audio codec, either AC3 or or MPEG-audio. All you have to do is find a converter. MP42MKVac3 is what I use. This program will convert any video file with AAC audio (which is unplayable on the USB port), to AC3 audio. Use MediaInfo to determine what audio codec the file uses. Good luck!
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I had that issue and converted the movie to mp4 with db converter and fixed the problem but from changing hard drives all the time the usb port broke off I am having issues with a different brand as well so they are not very hardy is what I have found was thinking of trying the chrome cast but that's later tired of these devises braking and don't want to power the tv and the computer to watch movies.
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If the unit you got is good and it was installed correctly, then try burning dvds using the mp4 format and cds as regular audio or data cds. This works for me. If these do not work have the unit checked out
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I have not been able to view any a AVCHD formatted videos. I have read this is for burning directly to DVD but I have not used this feature. The MP4 works fine for me so that's what I use.
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yes I have done it. I started dubbing my sons dvd's just in case they get scratch, broke, and etc...so i don't have to go and buy the same movies over and over again. I keep the original safe and when the dvd is non usesable I just make him another. But since he got older to put the dvd in himself and scratching it up I tried puting it on usb and the clarity is the same as if it was on a dvd. but the flash drive only go to 16gb and I had more movies i wanted to put so I got a 250 portable hard drive and it is working perfectly. I also invested in a portable and home dvd player that is usb capatible so instead of me haveing 50 dvds, cases and cases of dvds. I have 1 portable hard drive with over 50 movies on it that I watch on my computer or regular tv. Some of the plasma come with usb ports so you don't even need a dvd player.
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Yes it will play videos from USB. Not sure of the formats, but I think it plays the standards.
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Yes. Video has to be in .mpg format (mpeg1/mpeg2). Unit only sees dvd formats, not .avi, .mpg4 so you'll have to use a pc to convert the files to .mpg. You can set up your usb drive with a "music" and "movies" base folder and then either drop mpg movies or mp3 music files in those folders, or you can stack folders inside of folders, i.e., "movies/comedy". 32 gb thumb drives work, haven't tested larger. Use standard usb thumb drives, unit does not read micro sized usb drives like the HP v165w. USB drive needs to be formatted fat32.
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Yes pretty much anything USB or SD will work. However I tried hooking up my external hard drive and it took so long to load I gave up. Although my HD is like 400gb so that's most likely why. But I've never had issues putting like 20 movies on a flash drive and playing them. Watch out for the file type tho, MKV files won't work
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yes, i use my external for this all the time. just plug it into the usb port. no problem with any video filetype i have found yet
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I am sorry, I've never done that...in fact..I didn't even know it had a USB lol I bought it cause I had accidentally purchased some dvds from the wrong region, still my primary dvd player though, GREAT picture quality with the HDMI up conversion...
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Seems to work pretty well... I have used both USB flash drives and USB HDD with various movie formats (AVI, MP4, H264, etc.)
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I'm not sure if you can plug an External USB device and play the files, you could however share your DVD/BluRay drive on your computer and play the files over the newtork (wired gigabit connection to be stable). It will play bluray/dvd iso or raw files. I bought a few 4TB externals and just created ISO files out of my blurays so I don't have to get up and get the disc, I can just select them from a list and play them.
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First, You would select usb using the input button same as you select the DVD feature. If you are trying to view pictures from a camera(make sure it's turned on) or flash drive, plug it in first, then select the usb through the input button. If you are trying to watch a downloaded movie on your usb drive this will not work. To watch movies from a flash drive, you would need something that has a usb input which processes video, and outputs that are compatible with your TV's A/V inputs. I have tried the usb inputs on many TV's and DVD players with no success. I have heard that certain videogame consoles work well showing videos from usb drives but that's a "$400.00 solution". Think of my usb input as a new place to charge my phone.