Latte Ice mp3 player Just ordered a Latte Communications Ice 8 GB Video MP3 Player. I cant seem to convert my DVDs. Any suggestions?
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Not without knowing more than just "I can't...convert my DVDs." People can't provide help when they don't even know what they're trying to help you with. Please be more specific in what step of the process you're having problems with and what you're trying and what's happening when you try it, as well as anything else that could be helpful information to anyone attempting to assist you.
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If your DVD is commercial (not one you made yourself), it is copy-protected. To make the conversion, you must (1) find a DVD ripper that is GUARANTEED to rip protected DVDs (the best one is free), (2) convert the ripped file to (for example) mp4 format using a free transcription tool, and (3) download the final conversion to your player. Under the best of circumstances (i.e., you are an expert), this is not a fast procedure and may not work at all if you do not have (a) at least .5 GB of memory and (b) 20 GB of hard disk working space. I have been creating a master backup of my 300 DVDs for more than one year. My advice is to become an expert or don't start. If your DVD is commercial (not one you made yourself), it is copy-protected. To make the conversion, you must (1) find a DVD ripper that is GUARANTEED to rip protected DVDs (the best one is free), (2) convert the ripped file to (for example) mp4 format using a free transcription tool, and (3) download the final conversion to your player. Under the best of circumstances (i.e., you are an expert), this is not a fast procedure and may not work at all if you do not have (a) at least .5 GB of memory and (b) 20 GB of hard disk working space. I have been creating a master backup of my 300 DVDs for... » Read More If your DVD is commercial (not one you made yourself), it is copy-protected. To make the conversion, you must (1) find a DVD ripper that is GUARANTEED to rip protected DVDs (the best one is free), (2) convert the ripped file to (for example) mp4 format using a free transcription tool, and (3) download the final conversion to your player. Under the best of circumstances (i.e., you are an expert), this is not a fast procedure and may not work at all if you do not have (a) at least .5 GB of memory and (b) 20 GB of hard disk working space. I have been creating a master backup of my 300 DVDs for more than one year. My advice is to become an expert or don't start. « Show Less
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Can you send me the link for that filter box? I really want to convert my copyrighted VHS tapes to DVDs but haven't found a way to do so. Can you explain to me how you did it? (trimthehedges@gmail.com)
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I received a burner instead of a dvd player, maybe i ordered the the burner by mistake. I don't know how to burn, so what should i do with this thing?
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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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Hello, I am a Latte Communications Customer Service representative. The Latte Espresso supports video file formats AVI, RM, RMVB, FLV and WMV. The player can only support RM/RMVB video files up to 720 x 576 resolution, AVI files up to 800 x 480 resolution and FLV/WMV files up to 720 x 480 resoultion. Video files encoded in greater resoultion may not be playable and may report a "File Format" error. In this case, the file will need to be re-converted to a lower resolution. Due to the number of different Codecs used to create AVI file, it may not be possible to play all AVI files on this player. If this is the case, the file will need to be re-converted.
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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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They were different workouts. My dvd's stopped working with a newer dvd player. I've tried three, but they will not work any longer so I only used each one a few times before it went bust.
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Anyways, just because you have to convert your avi files doesn't mean it doesn't play avi files. They're still avi's, just configured differently. Most of the ones you have are probably too high resolution or bitrate or have something else about them the Latte is incompatible with, so you have to reencode them to make them meet its requirements. They're still avi files, though.
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You can youtube a how to video for the machine. That's what I did. Our DVD that came with it didn't work either.
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Thank you Paulo for your inputs.Can you tell me wich is the best brand and model ( in HD format) to upscaling my Standard DVDs??? with the capability to reproduce dvds in free region??Tk you
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The library's a great suggestion -- thanks! I called both SanDisk and Audible to complain about their mutual incompatibility and was told by both that it was up to SanDisk. Anyway, my lesson from all of this is that I should look into these things more thoroughly before I buy another player (which hopefully won't be any time soon!).
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I am having the same problem. It's saying something about playback might not be a feature on the DVD. Is there anything we can do to fix it?
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I don't think software is a problem, but I think they recommend that a recent LG drive be used to burn the DVD. My writers are of that type. so I can't vouch for any others.
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You are encountering a common and easily fixable problem. DVDs encode audio with the Dolby Digital codec (AAC). The Zen does not support this encoding because the codec is proprietary, thus expensive to license. Makes for a bit of extra work sometimes but it makes the retail price cheaper. Anyway, just tell your DVD ripper to convert the audio to the MP3 codec. If you need to, download the free Lame Mp3 codec pack. Luckily most movies and videos that you can download on the internet use Mp3 audio. It doesn't really even make much sense for a portable media device to support high definition, surround sound audio. Unless you plan on carrying half a dozen speakers and a subwoofer onto the morning train. You are encountering a common and easily fixable problem. DVDs encode audio with the Dolby Digital codec (AAC). The Zen does not support this encoding because the codec is proprietary, thus expensive to license. Makes for a bit of extra work sometimes but it makes the retail price cheaper. Anyway, just tell your DVD ripper to convert the audio to the MP3 codec. If you need to, download the free Lame Mp3 codec pack. Luckily most movies and videos that you can download on the internet use Mp3 audio. It doesn't really even make much sense for a portable media device to support high... » Read More You are encountering a common and easily fixable problem. DVDs encode audio with the Dolby Digital codec (AAC). The Zen does not support this encoding because the codec is proprietary, thus expensive to license. Makes for a bit of extra work sometimes but it makes the retail price cheaper. Anyway, just tell your DVD ripper to convert the audio to the MP3 codec. If you need to, download the free Lame Mp3 codec pack. Luckily most movies and videos that you can download on the internet use Mp3 audio. It doesn't really even make much sense for a portable media device to support high definition, surround sound audio. Unless you plan on carrying half a dozen speakers and a subwoofer onto the morning train. « Show Less
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Hi Shelley,I sent you a post in another discussion. It seems the Netflix movies are giving me grief!! I'm trying to watch Michael Clayton, and my player says its incompatible. I'm having a tough time installing the firmware update as well... the machine can't seem to locate the dang file on my jump drive. Oh well, maybe the disc is bad.Cheers!
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I'm not sure. It plays CDs with hundreds of MP3 sound files. It won't play a DVD with MP3 files. Actual audio books say nonfiction works read by a narrator that are 25 hours in length, made professionally should play on this machine.
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No you can't. Just a word of caution! Do not buy this device. It's a waste of money. It is not compatible with most DVD's regardless of the format. It will not play 9 out of 10 DVD's. It's a pure waste of money! This is an honest objective unsolicited candid opinion without prejudice. After all, I'm still stuck with the trash.