Questions about video compatibility.? So, I heard the audio from this player at my friend's house. It was much clearer, and well defined than that of any iPod. I DO HAVE A QUESTION??? about the video conversion. If I use videora or another video to Mp4 converter, what resolution do I need to set it to? Will this player accept video formats that have been converted from xvid,divx, avi--to MP4 using said conversion programs? Which programs do you recommend? And again, what resolution does it need to be set to for it to work on this player? So if QVGA Mp4 (Ipod video format) videos are put on this player, will they work? Thanks Questions about video compatibility.? So, I heard the audio from this player at my friend's house. It was much clearer, and well defined than that of any iPod. I DO HAVE A... » Read More Questions about video compatibility.? So, I heard the audio from this player at my friend's house. It was much clearer, and well defined than that of any iPod. I DO HAVE A QUESTION??? about the video conversion. If I use videora or another video to Mp4 converter, what resolution do I need to set it to? Will this player accept video formats that have been converted from xvid,divx, avi--to MP4 using said conversion programs? Which programs do you recommend? And again, what resolution does it need to be set to for it to work on this player? So if QVGA Mp4 (Ipod video format) videos are put on this player, will they work? Thanks « Show Less
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I would also like more information on encoding to .mp4 I have tried SUPER encoder to convert .avi to .mp4 and the device keeps saying it is an incompatible type. I know MPEG-4 is what it needs, however. Is it a problem in the resolution? Thanks for any help.
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I've enjoyed this player since my purchase. On video, a cautionary tale though. I believe you need to encoded in 320x240 for it to work at all on the player, otherwise it will say "file format unrecognized" or something similar. I used Jodix's free iPod video converter, and set it to that resolution and the videos like xvid convert into fully playable files.
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Yes, it will accept other format just as long as they are converted to mp4.
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It is called an MP4 player,but I never could get it to play MP4 files. In fact I had so many issues with this device that it went into the trash. I hope you have better luck.
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Sony told me that it works with iMovie HD 8, the latest version. However this camera is NOT specifically on the list of supported MPEG 2 cameras on the list at the iMovie page. Not sure where Sony got their info--maybe it does, maybe it doesn't. I would take it to the Apple store and see if the Genius Bar people would check it out before buying the software. Of course that release of iMovie only comes bundled with iLife, which is $80! Don't believe the Quicktime Pro hype; it doesn't work on Mpeg2s and don't buy the special playback plug in for Mpeg2s. It imports the video file but not the audio! If my son didn't like it so much I would return it. Sony told me that it works with iMovie HD 8, the latest version. However this camera is NOT specifically on the list of supported MPEG 2 cameras on the list at the iMovie page. Not sure where Sony got their info--maybe it does, maybe it doesn't. I would take it to the Apple store and see if the Genius Bar people would check it out before buying the software. Of course that release of iMovie only comes bundled with iLife, which is $80! Don't believe the Quicktime Pro hype; it doesn't work on Mpeg2s and don't buy the special playback plug in for Mpeg2s. It imports the video file but not the... » Read More Sony told me that it works with iMovie HD 8, the latest version. However this camera is NOT specifically on the list of supported MPEG 2 cameras on the list at the iMovie page. Not sure where Sony got their info--maybe it does, maybe it doesn't. I would take it to the Apple store and see if the Genius Bar people would check it out before buying the software. Of course that release of iMovie only comes bundled with iLife, which is $80! Don't believe the Quicktime Pro hype; it doesn't work on Mpeg2s and don't buy the special playback plug in for Mpeg2s. It imports the video file but not the audio! If my son didn't like it so much I would return it. « Show Less
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I tried an mp4 this morning to test it for you and it said unrecognized. The menu options seem to indicate pictures and music only.
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That sounds good. I am in the process of reripping the CDs that are WMA's - I knew the Ipod wouldn't play them, and I was worried about the sound quality with converted files. Thanks for the reply!
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First, do you mean Micro SD card? If so, only certain formats (handles) of .avi, mp4 etc are compatible. I experienced same problem. Also, if you used standard SD CARD in reader connected with optional micro-usb to usb adapter, does not even see the files. This adapter is listed in manual, on the box & in their website. They did away this feature with PK320, works with previous models, but never bothered to change manual, box & website.Tech support completely useless. I have returned mine unit, just too many other problems, recommend you do same. Just do a google search on reviews of this unit, you'll agree. First, do you mean Micro SD card? If so, only certain formats (handles) of .avi, mp4 etc are compatible. I experienced same problem. Also, if you used standard SD CARD in reader connected with optional micro-usb to usb adapter, does not even see the files. This adapter is listed in manual, on the box & in their website. They did away this feature with PK320, works with previous models, but never bothered to change manual, box & website.Tech support completely useless. I have returned mine unit, just too many other problems, recommend you do same. Just do a google search on reviews of... » Read More First, do you mean Micro SD card? If so, only certain formats (handles) of .avi, mp4 etc are compatible. I experienced same problem. Also, if you used standard SD CARD in reader connected with optional micro-usb to usb adapter, does not even see the files. This adapter is listed in manual, on the box & in their website. They did away this feature with PK320, works with previous models, but never bothered to change manual, box & website.Tech support completely useless. I have returned mine unit, just too many other problems, recommend you do same. Just do a google search on reviews of this unit, you'll agree. « Show Less
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sorry for the late response....im assuming you want to know if the video format uses is compatible with imovie. i dont know if you can just drop in the video file stright from the sd card into imovie. but i know you can convert it to work. for example, i use adobe premiere cs3. i like to shoot with the mp4 setting in the camera. i cannot edit this format in premiere, so i convert the .mp4 file to an .avi file and edit. then export as mp4 for uploads. hope that helps.
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The easiest solution (besides NOT taking vertical videos!) is to upgrade your Quicktime player to Quicktime Pro (http://www.apple.com/quicktime/pro/). I assume that since you want to convert to AVI, you're a Mac user, but this is available for Windows folks as well. There are likely some cheaper shareware solutions out there too, but I've found that the upgrade to Quicktime Pro is well worth the 30 bucks, since it allows you to edit, rotate, and export to a variety of formats and file sizes. Hope this helps!
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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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This player has jacks for MultiChannel audio, component video, standard RCA (right, left, video), HDMI, coax digital audio, optical digital audio, LAN, and USB. I am not sure about the resolution of the component video. I am currently using only the HDMI and MultiChannel audio jacks. I actually got it for the All Region capability, but am very pleased with its audio and video performance. Sorry that I couldn't be more help.
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I just wanted to make a quick correction. iPods can certainly play 192kbs files (and higher) as well as Apple Losseless, unprotected mp4s and a few other things I've probably forgotten. The iTunes store, at this moment, only sells 128 kbps protected AAC files (though that should be changing soon) which may be the source of the confusion.
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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! I tried an a couple of .avi files, and had the same issue with only getting the sound portion on one, and nothing on the other (they had been written by different programs.) Then I tried using the DivX converter on one and it ran fine (though to be honest, the picture was pretty bad!) I haven't bought the converter software, just a 15 day free trial of it, and plan to try the Xvid freeware first. Does anyone know where to get free divX downloads?
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It requires very precise formatting. Mine all came up as "not supported" until I downloaded the file converter free plug in and followed their tutorial http://content.miccastore.com/sites/default/files/Micca%20Standard%20Video%20Recode%20Tutorial.pdfOnce you do that (and it is easy) the video should play on the device
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From Sony's site: Import - AAC, AA3, AIFF, AVI, BMP, CDA, FLAC, GIF, JPEG, MP3, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, MVC, OGG, OMA, PCA, PNG, QuickTime, SND, SFA, W64, WAV, WDP, WMA, WMV, XAVC S Export - AAC, AC3, AA3, AIFF, AVC, AVI, BMP, FLAC, JPEG, LPEC, MP3, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, MVC, OGG, PCA, PNG, TIFF, QuickTime, W64, WAV, WDP, WMA, WMV, XAVC S. Note that this is not meant to be a format converter - there will be some loss importing in one format and exporting in another. For just converting from one format to another there are a lot of good freeware programs out there. And for some strange reason Sony Movie Studio 13 still refuses to support FLV format. ???
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Hey guys...I've been using several software to convert DVD movies into mp4 format (compatable to iPod). The best I've found so far is ImTOO DVD Mavie Converter and it's not free but you can look for it by using LimeWire or other like that. This software can even catch the audio from DVD files (excellent if you wanna have mp3s from a DVD Live Concert).I wouldn't recommend RedChair 'cause it messed all the art of my albums' covers... I hated that software.Hope this info is useful for you.
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Anthony: I used to have a JVC Everio, the first model out some years back. I loved the size of the thing, and it took great still pics. The only thing I didn't like was the .MOD file extensions for the videos. It was, quite frankly, a pain in the butt trying to deal with the vids. I ended up selling it. I don't know if they corrected that .MOD nonsense, but somehow I don't believe so. Go with the SONY (my opinion). Congrats on the baby :-) Mike