.avi files on DVD player?

shuki · May 6, 2003, 08:20 AM

do I need to convert .avi vid files (xvid for example) into mpeg format (VCD/SVCD) in order to burn and watch them on my stand alone DVD player?? or is there some way to just play the xvid .avi file? *had always just played them on pc but thinking about trying to watch a movie or two in the living room*

Ryo-Ohki · May 6, 2003, 08:42 AM

Some players are able to play DivX directly off the CD now. I'm not sure about XviD though.

SVCD would sure be easier and more compatible for the moment, although at the expense of a loss of quality. But you wouldn't notice it too much on a TV.

Vampyromaniac · May 6, 2003, 01:45 PM

I have heard of only one set-top MPEG-4 player so far . . .

For now, you will need to convert to VCD or SVCD to view them on your TV.

If you need any help, let me know

The_Neon_Cowboy · May 6, 2003, 02:17 PM

look on the web you can covert an burn them to a format compatble with your dvd player for free..! you just need to know what formats your dvd player plays and your dvd player must support cdr or dvdr wich ever your useing

shuki · May 7, 2003, 09:29 AM

thanks fellas

Erroneus · May 8, 2003, 07:11 PM

kiss dvd dp450, dp500 and dp508 is able to play divx4, divx5 and xvid. It has support for subtitles, ac3 sound and the 500 and 508 series has an ethernetcard built it, so it can get the avi files through LAN. Divx3 support is on the way, thay are launcing firmware updates frequently

oh yeah 508 hasn't been released, but it's gonna have a 80gb hdd, so you can store movies, series, sports aso, a bit like TIVO.

Vampyromaniac · May 9, 2003, 09:24 AM

Kiss, that's the brand I was thinking of . . .

Thanks for the info, Erroneus

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The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	look on the web you can covert an burn them to a format compatble with your dvd player for free..! you just need to know what formats your dvd player plays and your dvd player must support cdr or dvdr wich ever your useing __________________

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Erroneus Get off my lawn! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Denmark Posts: 13,417 Rep Power: 119 System Specs	kiss dvd players kiss dvd dp450, dp500 and dp508 is able to play divx4, divx5 and xvid. It has support for subtitles, ac3 sound and the 500 and 508 series has an ethernetcard built it, so it can get the avi files through LAN. Divx3 support is on the way, thay are launcing firmware updates frequently oh yeah 508 hasn't been released, but it's gonna have a 80gb hdd, so you can store movies, series, sports aso, a bit like TIVO. __________________

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Vampyromaniac confutatis maledictis Join Date: May 2002 Location: somewhere dark Posts: 5,974 Rep Power: 77 System Specs	yes Kiss, that's the brand I was thinking of . . . Thanks for the info, Erroneus __________________ *Digitalis 3.3* Athlon 64 3000 // ASUS K8V SE Deluxe // 1024MB PC3200 (2-2-2-10 1T) ATI All-In-Wonder 9700 Pro // 20" Dell 2005FPW (DVI) M-Audio Revo 7.1 + Philips Acoustic Edge // Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 320/16 Western Digital WD3200KS + 120/8 Seagate 7200.7 NEC ND-3550A 16x DVD±RW + Lite-On 52x24x CD-RW Antec Sonata case // 480W Antec TruePower personal bests \|\| Aq'3: 46796 \| 3D'01: 20461 \| 3D'03: 6336 \| 3D'05: 2677 \| PC'04: 4605 \| PC'02: 7691,9092,1250