How to convert and transfer DVD video files to Sony Walkman? I've had no trouble loading music and photos, but even after five contacts with Sony Tech Support (nearly 3 hrs.) I have been unable to convert DVD videos to a format that my Sony Mp3 will play. How to convert and transfer DVD video files to Sony Walkman? I've had no trouble loading music and photos, but even after five contacts with Sony Tech Support (nearly 3 hrs.) I have been unable... » Read More How to convert and transfer DVD video files to Sony Walkman? I've had no trouble loading music and photos, but even after five contacts with Sony Tech Support (nearly 3 hrs.) I have been unable to convert DVD videos to a format that my Sony Mp3 will play. « Show Less
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I have had great success with a $50 software called DVDFab Platinum ($50 on line). After several tries on different outout formats, choosing the Sony PSP output created a file that I copied directly into the Sony MP3 video file. I have been enjoying mobile movies since. One tip: copy only the movie file to the MP3. DVDFab Plat creates many subfolders necessary for the PSP. The MP3 will not read that far into the video folders. $50 for DVDFab has been worthwhile because all in one package is a security decoder/ripper, copy out to many formats including burning your own DVD. Good luck.
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Donald, Have you had any success fixing this problem? I am having the same problem, I try transferring DVD files to the MP3 and it seems to work, but when I go to play the video on the mp3 it gives me an error. I think it needs to be converted but don't know how. Thanks.
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Kimberly,No, the problem still exists. I have tried three different types of suggested conversion software with no success. I have called Sony's tech help Dept. at least a half dozen times and probably had that many different opinions from Sony as to how to remedy the problem. Of course, none worked. At this point I'm still trying to resolve the problem but I'll admit to quickly losing hope. If I do get things worked out, I'll be sure to post the solution. Please do the same if you figure this out. Have you tried calling Sony? I'd be interested in what they tell you.Good luck!Don Kimberly,No, the problem still exists. I have tried three different types of suggested conversion software with no success. I have called Sony's tech help Dept. at least a half dozen times and probably had that many different opinions from Sony as to how to remedy the problem. Of course, none worked. At this point I'm still trying to resolve the problem but I'll admit to quickly losing hope. If I do get things worked out, I'll be sure to post the solution. Please do the same if you figure this out. Have you tried calling Sony? I'd be interested in what they tell you.Good... » Read More Kimberly,No, the problem still exists. I have tried three different types of suggested conversion software with no success. I have called Sony's tech help Dept. at least a half dozen times and probably had that many different opinions from Sony as to how to remedy the problem. Of course, none worked. At this point I'm still trying to resolve the problem but I'll admit to quickly losing hope. If I do get things worked out, I'll be sure to post the solution. Please do the same if you figure this out. Have you tried calling Sony? I'd be interested in what they tell you.Good luck!Don « Show Less
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Handbrake has output presets for the sony PSP. It does a good job on all of the video I have converted with it. Given the cost (free), you might give it a try. If it works, please let us know. I do not have this player yet, but am considering a purchase.
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This apparatus will not allow you to transfer VHS to DVD. However, that is some of the work that I do. I use a Super VHS player (noticeably higher resolution than a standard VHS player) and capture the signal with my computer using Elgato brand video capture, then I put the movie onto DVD. If you're doing this yourself, I recommend the same workflow. I hope this information helps.
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No, Paul, you are not the only to have to do this. In addition, because my remote is intermittant, sometimes I have to get up and press PLAY on the player. I tried another Sony DVD remote, it worked but had the same problems so I believe it's the player that's at fault. It's still a great player for the $30 I paid for it. Great picture quality, features, and plays scratched DVDs!!!! All the best.
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Mine works just like the one in my computer, just plug in USB and computer assigns it a drive and just play - record, burn, etc. My DVD RW had gone out on my computer, but now it's fixed so have two burners now. When portable player is plugged in and you want to burn something, like at itunes, you are prompted to select which burner. I was just stunned at how well it works, just like the one built into computer. But be careful with the software that comes with it, for it is just promotional - NOT needed to operate the unit. It will instruct you to put in disc to install. P.S. The portable floppy 3.5 works great as well if you have old stuff still stored on floppies. Mine works just like the one in my computer, just plug in USB and computer assigns it a drive and just play - record, burn, etc. My DVD RW had gone out on my computer, but now it's fixed so have two burners now. When portable player is plugged in and you want to burn something, like at itunes, you are prompted to select which burner. I was just stunned at how well it works, just like the one built into computer. But be careful with the software that comes with it, for it is just promotional - NOT needed to operate the unit. It will instruct you to put in disc to install. P.S.... » Read More Mine works just like the one in my computer, just plug in USB and computer assigns it a drive and just play - record, burn, etc. My DVD RW had gone out on my computer, but now it's fixed so have two burners now. When portable player is plugged in and you want to burn something, like at itunes, you are prompted to select which burner. I was just stunned at how well it works, just like the one built into computer. But be careful with the software that comes with it, for it is just promotional - NOT needed to operate the unit. It will instruct you to put in disc to install. P.S. The portable floppy 3.5 works great as well if you have old stuff still stored on floppies. « Show Less
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Same problem as BookWorm but different player. I have tried 3 different copies of the mpvie Stranger than fiction (from the same video store) and not one would get past the selection menue on my PC or my new Philips dvd player. Ive only had a problem like this once before with the movie Layer Cake. I looked it up and its a Sony Pictures movie too. So maybe this is a problem with the actual DVDs and not the players? Or maybe Sony and Philips DVD players are having the same problems.
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My question is to anyone out there. I'm experiencing the same old problem I've come to expect with DVD players - they eventually - sometimes the next day or two - get to where they refuse to play an increasing number of discs. Present Sylvania VHS/DVD combo has lasted 2 years, but is beginning to skip and refuse more discs. Is this Sony or another player the best bet for playing all discs? Most of the refused discs show no signs of damage to my eyes. Thanks much!
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In theory, yes, you could, but I found two problems: only plays files in mp4 format, so you must convert any file to this;and that's the second problem, the conversion takes a loooong time, as a day per file. My advice, avoid this unit like the plague.
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I had the same problem. It turned out that some of the files were not MP3s but MP4s. Once the conversion was made to MP3s, I had no problems loading them on to an SD card.
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Thanks Victor for the info. i am trying to burn the 1080p content onto DVD-R to see if PS3 can play. It turns out it does see the files and plays them but the audio is choppy. i tried cooying the file directly onto the PS3 Harddrive, even then the audio is choppy...the video is playing well though. any thoughts on how to make the audio better ?
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You probably won't like this answer. I could only get the player to work on one or two DVDs. I did lots of googling to try to find a fix. Nothing worked. I ended up just trashing it, since it was so cheap. Lesson learned. Find a used one at Goodwill or pay more for a decent unit. You gets what ya pay for.
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I use what I use to burn DVDs. Sony DVD+RW, 120min., 4.7GB. Transfers beautifully!!!
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The songs are files that (zips) that have to be converted. That' the difficult part. Converting them after you've loaded them to disk. That's where I never could get any support. Good luck.
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It has been quite some time since I transferred my movies. I am not sure at this point exactly how I hooked it up to my dvd recorder. The best I can say is that your camera as well as mine has several hookup connections. You may be able to hook your camera directly to your recording device. The best advice I could give you is to either experiment with various cable connections or go to an audio video dealer with your camera and seek their advice directly.
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I've tried a few different video file formats, including some MP4, and it's played them fine from a USB thumb drive. Since the screen itself isn't HD, I haven't tried any HD files in there, but I can verify that up to DVD quality resolution it plays media files just fine.
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The MP4 video format is not recognized by the DVD. I have played Mp3 audio files from the flash drive as well as videos in DivX and VOB format. Be aware that when you are checking the directories in the flash drive, you need to press the "TITLE" button on the remote to switch between audio, photo or video files, otherwise the files are not visible in the directory as you are trying to play them.
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I had difficulty playing MP4 files on my computer but I was able to convert them (with no loss of information) to MOV files, which play without a problem using SUPER. Only problem is that it took overnight to convert the files! I'm surprised that for a device that is supposed to be easy to use, it was so difficult to see the files.
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Cnythia: I hope I have helped you, just rember DVD+ or- R it is permenant RW means re-write, also only 2 movies should go on a DVD and you have the Option on your remote to go to 1.2.3,4.5 and 6 hour capacity settings. or ask pdouglass2222@aol.comBuy Sony DVDs thru amazon, Sony are the best, trust a recording engineer,,, I only use SONY 4.7 GB DVDs and I am not pushing Amazon but they give me what I order and dont sub some sub standard quality DVDs