1. The RM-X170 is optional, but is RM-X170 included with this specific product? 2. Can this stereo play .mp4 from usb?
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Hi, RM-X170 (Wireless Card Remote) is an optional accessories which means that it is not included on the package and it is sold separately. As for audio/video playback, it supports MP3, WMA, AAC music files and mp4 videos. -Ely
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Hey, Darren this is a stand alone unit so you will be able to play it without having it hooked up to a t.v. If you look at the speakers specifications you will notice that it has multiple ways of playing media. You can connect any device to it that has a 3.5mm headphone jack. You can also load up and use an SD card with mp3s since it has a slot for it as well. If you don't have an SD card you can do the same with a USB stick drive because it supports that too. If all those options are not enough you can also play your music via Bluetooth. You're set these speakers got you covered.
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Thanks for the info.Personally, I'm not terribly interested in all of the bells and whistles (like internetTV and wifi capability), but if this can play a good range of video files with varying codecs, it's looking like a good buy. :)
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Got this as a gift. My Mac does not seem to recognize it while plugged in a USB. I have tried to no avail. So, my guess is no. In addition the package says ( Media Playing software: Attached software of the operating system or mainstream audio and video media playing software Operating System: Windows 2000 / XP / Vista) So, I'll assume it is not MAC supported.
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Yes it will play mp4 and dvix bought one for my coworker and have yet to run across a file it won't play. I personally own a micca player with dual usb with two 2tb harddrives. The menu on the micca is alot cleaner and smooth. Plus I likethe remote better. But for price this is a ddecent unit. Does all that it should plus.
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I have not used that drive, but I have used a Western Digital 3TB USB 3.0 drive with no problem at all. No problem playing any format video that I have come across with the player.
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Does anyone know if you can play avi files (divx, xvid) from a USB thumb drive plugged into the front? The description just lists photos for the USB drive.
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I am guessing that you mean does this one have a port for a USB thumb drive and what type of video does it play? This one doesn't say it has a USB port, the model HW180STB does and will play .mp4 video but now .wmv or .mkv s
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I do not use that feature. I have tried the USB feature on several devices didn't like the lack of options so I only use mp3 players. Not having a choice of play lists and shuffle is not an option for me. As for the unit being a POS as suggested by another poster I haven't had a problem with it. It's a cheap no frills amplifier, it plays stereo. I have a high end receiver for other applications but in my shop this is perfect. It's been on for months and plays music 12 hrs a day.
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I have two of these, but I haven't tried to play MP4 music. If I get the opportunity to do so, i will get back to you. Wilbur
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I found it to be plug-and-play on both my win7 x64 desktop, and my win8 x64 laptop. By plug-and-play, I mean I just plugged it in, the OS found the drivers and installed them, and the unit looked just like any other sound card on the system. I never put the included disk into the CD/DVD drive on either system. When I direct sound playback to that card, it gets broadcast and I can receive it on the (separate) Creative SB receiver. Now there are some additional features that Creative includes in their software, and if that works or not, I cannot say, as I haven't tried it. But the basic functionality certainly works on Win 7 and 8. I found it to be plug-and-play on both my win7 x64 desktop, and my win8 x64 laptop. By plug-and-play, I mean I just plugged it in, the OS found the drivers and installed them, and the unit looked just like any other sound card on the system. I never put the included disk into the CD/DVD drive on either system. When I direct sound playback to that card, it gets broadcast and I can receive it on the (separate) Creative SB receiver. Now there are some additional features that Creative includes in their software, and if that works or not, I cannot say, as I haven't tried it. But the basic... » Read More I found it to be plug-and-play on both my win7 x64 desktop, and my win8 x64 laptop. By plug-and-play, I mean I just plugged it in, the OS found the drivers and installed them, and the unit looked just like any other sound card on the system. I never put the included disk into the CD/DVD drive on either system. When I direct sound playback to that card, it gets broadcast and I can receive it on the (separate) Creative SB receiver. Now there are some additional features that Creative includes in their software, and if that works or not, I cannot say, as I haven't tried it. But the basic functionality certainly works on Win 7 and 8. « Show Less
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dosent have an optical plug in, only headphone plugin and component (audio+video)
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Rick: the device has a USB port (i just checked my unit), and if you search online for the model number, you'll see the marketing specs under the manual link. It says it supports MP4.... Check it out, and see what you think.
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That always seems like what the American market has...lesser functionality than that of Europe.. DLNA would have been sweet. NO, this player will NOT play MKV. Playback from USB is ONLY mp3 or jpeg. It probably would not recognize NTSC format HD with USB. Seems to be FAT 32 memory sticks only for USB, but not sure. It won't even play Divx from dvd-r or dvd+r disks (even though my manual says it can play divx). The player itself doesn't brand the "Divx" label on it, and it's not a Divx Certified player. It claims to be able to play AVCHD, but I burned an AVCHD to dvd-r and it did not play.. It seems this is just a bluray player with possible mp3 and for sure jpeg picture play back (it does play jpeg pictures). Would it have broke their bank to add it? Talk about cheap ass corporate companies..save 4 dollars and 15 cents to not include Divx playback! Well..maybe 6 dollars and 23 cents..not sure really. :D
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The USB and the SD card drive is for pictures and music only. You cannot play your mp4 or any other video format on the system. I have to return mine back because it won't play any other video format.
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Plays through cars stereo and no, it does not have its own speakers. The MP4 is there to show you the album cover of whatever record you have uploaded to a flash type card and plugged into the player. Great little item if you have an older FM stereo radio and no CD/tape player.
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My above answer said "wav" format but I can't remember for sure. I have played 720p MP4 format both on USB and on a DVD-R.