Networked Media Players - Play External HDD Content on TV

drvhplyevraftr · 18th June 2009, 17:34

Guys,

Sorry might be little bit off topic. I think quite a few on this forum own a WD HDTV player.
I own a 3 years old Sony HD projection TV which does not have HDMI inputs. The newer
DVD players do upscaling only when HDMI inputs are used, hence regular DVD players
are of not much use. Does any one here who own a WD HDTV can confirm if it can send
1080p signals via component or HDMI to component cable to the TV?.
Has anyone tried it here?.

Thank you for your reply.

Samurai · 18th June 2009, 17:46

WDTV only has HDMI & Composite video output. On the audio front, it has toslink and stereo output.

nishantgandhi · 18th June 2009, 17:55

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Originally Posted by jassi

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Thanks, exactly what I was looking for!

However, why is the size of an external HDD limited to 32 gb? I know that you can format HDDs of upto 32 gb into FAT32 using WinXP, so were you referring to that size restriction?

Anyways, I have already formatted by 40 and 160 GB hard disks into FAT32, so just wanted to know if it can be a direct plug-and-play in a PS3.

drvhplyevraftr · 18th June 2009, 18:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samurai

WDTV only has HDMI & Composite video output. On the audio front, it has toslink and stereo output.

OK. Can it then send 1080p signals via HDMI to component cable (instead of the HDMI to HDMI cable?.). If someone can confirm this, it would be great. Thank you.

SumitB · 18th June 2009, 18:10

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Originally Posted by drvhplyevraftr

OK. Can it then send 1080p signals via HDMI to component cable (instead of the HDMI to HDMI cable?.). If someone can confirm this, it would be great. Thank you.

There should not be any issues with that. You should have the video using a HDMI to Component cable.

vivekiny2k · 18th June 2009, 18:26

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Originally Posted by drvhplyevraftr

OK. Can it then send 1080p signals via HDMI to component cable (instead of the HDMI to HDMI cable?.). If someone can confirm this, it would be great. Thank you.

it has component O/P (three for video, two for audio). you can just use a composite cable. why are you looking for HDMI-component?

Samurai · 18th June 2009, 18:36

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Originally Posted by vivekiny2k

it has component O/P (three for video, two for audio).

It doesn't, has only composite video.
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vivekiny2k · 18th June 2009, 18:46

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Originally Posted by Samurai

It doesn't, has only composite video.
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my bad, I thought you said component.

jassi · 18th June 2009, 20:32

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Originally Posted by nishantgandhi

Thanks, exactly what I was looking for!

However, why is the size of an external HDD limited to 32 gb? I know that you can format HDDs of upto 32 gb into FAT32 using WinXP, so were you referring to that size restriction?

Anyways, I have already formatted by 40 and 160 GB hard disks into FAT32, so just wanted to know if it can be a direct plug-and-play in a PS3.

well i guess my 32gb limitation claim was related to fat32 formatting in windows - i haven't tried bigger sized hdds with my PS3, as all my 3TB of hdds are ntfs- I have a usb powered 500gb hdd with a 32gb fat32 partition - i just dump the files on that and put it on PS3. my 3tb stack lies next to my laptop and i connect and dump/stream larger files (4gb+) to PS3 from my laptop - so never needed to connect anything more than 32gb to my ps3.
The PS3 site does not mention any limits on external HDDs and from googling around I figured lots of people format larger than 32gb hdds with fat32 and connect em to PS3 successfully

whatcanthisbe · 18th June 2009, 21:32

popcorn hour or WD form Singapore ? I will be off to singapore in a few days, any one know where I can pickup the popcorn hour or WDTV (other than Mustafa) and what it will cost

Looks like you cant network the WD .... so only popcorn hour for me .. any place where I can pick it up in Sing and what would be cost?

kalpeshc · 19th June 2009, 09:05

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Originally Posted by Samurai

In the near future, Blu-Ray player and Blu-ray discs can't be mentioned along with the word economy. You can get WDTV for the price of 3-4 Blu-ray discs in India. Also, there is the question of convenience, I can probably store all my DVD collection into couple of 2TB USB drives. That is my current plan.

Currently the price difference between DVDs and Blu-rays on amazon is not much. I am a big fan of convenience more than anything else.

Now that I think about it, as you had said earlier, an A/V receiver + WDTV + Blu-ray player set can pretty much take care of everything isn't it? The only sad part is, it can only be a phase wise upgrade for me instead of a one time investment.

:( It'd be a really long time before I enjoy FullHD with lossless audio on a to-be-bought LCD.

jassi · 19th June 2009, 09:19

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Originally Posted by kalpeshc

Now that I think about it, as you had said earlier, an A/V receiver + WDTV + Blu-ray player set can pretty much take care of everything isn't it? The only sad part is, it can only be a phase wise upgrade for me instead of a one time investment.

:( It'd be a really long time before I enjoy FullHD with lossless audio on a to-be-bought LCD.

I still don't see the need for WDTV + bluray player. You could just get a PS3 at 20k or so and do the functions of bluray, dvd, hd files, gaming. The PS3 is still one of the most value for money bluray/hd-file players. Given that it is frequently updated by Sony (who led the bluray standard) and is still the most widely deployed bluray player. It will figure in the top five or ten on most bluray player rankings and is significantly cheaper due to mass production.
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Samurai · 20th June 2009, 00:31

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Originally Posted by SumitB

Samurai, why don't you just copy the whole dvd onto the hard drive and then try playing the same on the WDTV. You will have 2 folders, Audio_TS and Video_TS. The WDTV should be able to play it without issues. You then won't have to convert them to mkv!

I tried this with one DVD. The WDTV choked on it royally. Practically threw a hissy fit. So that option is out, it doesn't like ISO or direct DVD dump.

nishantgandhi · 25th June 2009, 11:46

Guys, how are the HD playback capabilities of a PS3?

A friend is suggesting me to buy that instead of a WDHDTV or PCH.

PCH is available in India for about INR 25k (same price as a PS3). Thats why he is recommending that I go for a PS3 and get gaming capabilities also in the same price.

pentagan · 28th June 2009, 17:23

HAVE been using A TIVX HD - 6500A for almost 8 months now . This iis one of the best HD BOXEs available in the market. They keep on improving their firmware from time to time. They also support the maximum different types of media files. Tivx has the best support for playing MKV media files . When u convert a DVD to MKV file it preserves the best of dvd in a compressed format. The quality of an MKV file is better than an XVID OR DIVX OR MP 4 format. This media box has a great display and a great menu . For more details please visit www.tivx.com.

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18th June 2009, 21:32	#115
whatcanthisbe BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: http://www.wandering-online.com Posts: 501 Thanked: 0 Times	popcorn hour or WD form Singapore ? I will be off to singapore in a few days, any one know where I can pickup the popcorn hour or WDTV (other than Mustafa) and what it will cost Looks like you cant network the WD .... so only popcorn hour for me .. any place where I can pick it up in Sing and what would be cost? Last edited by Rehaan : 19th June 2009 at 19:07. Reason: Posts merged. Please use the EDIT button.

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drvhplyevraftr BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 261 Thanked: 4 Times	Guys, Sorry might be little bit off topic. I think quite a few on this forum own a WD HDTV player. I own a 3 years old Sony HD projection TV which does not have HDMI inputs. The newer DVD players do upscaling only when HDMI inputs are used, hence regular DVD players are of not much use. Does any one here who own a WD HDTV can confirm if it can send 1080p signals via component or HDMI to component cable to the TV?. Has anyone tried it here?. Thank you for your reply.

18th June 2009, 17:46	#107
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: B'lore-Manipal Posts: 15,379 Thanked: 2,743 Times View My Garage	WDTV only has HDMI & Composite video output. On the audio front, it has toslink and stereo output.

25th June 2009, 11:46	#119
nishantgandhi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,199 Thanked: 131 Times	Guys, how are the HD playback capabilities of a PS3? A friend is suggesting me to buy that instead of a WDHDTV or PCH. PCH is available in India for about INR 25k (same price as a PS3). Thats why he is recommending that I go for a PS3 and get gaming capabilities also in the same price.

28th June 2009, 17:23	#120
pentagan Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: KOCHI Posts: 17 Thanked: 0 Times	HAVE been using A TIVX HD - 6500A for almost 8 months now . This iis one of the best HD BOXEs available in the market. They keep on improving their firmware from time to time. They also support the maximum different types of media files. Tivx has the best support for playing MKV media files . When u convert a DVD to MKV file it preserves the best of dvd in a compressed format. The quality of an MKV file is better than an XVID OR DIVX OR MP 4 format. This media box has a great display and a great menu . For more details please visit www.tivx.com.