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Unsupported video codec Philips HTS3510

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 Miralkey -
Hello,

I'm posting here because I'm facing a problem that I haven't been able to resolve to this day, despite several attempts...

I own a DVD player: Philips HTS 3510 (manual: https://www.notice-facile.com/notice/101121/PHILIPS+HTS3510+

My problem is that I'd like to play two movies with different formats (details below) on this player, but I consistently get a message stating "video codec not supported" when trying to play these two files. For your information, to avoid needless burning of DVD/CD, I'm using a USB stick.

The audio works perfectly well, but as mentioned above, I have no image. I would like to point out that the files are playable on my computer, but my goal is to get them played on my home player.

Based on the manual, I've tried several conversions of these movies using AVS Video Converter 12.1 and Freemake Video Converter, but so far none of these conversions have worked. I've mainly tried output files in .avi and .mp4, but nothing has worked...

To illustrate how lost I am, I even took an old movie from a burned DVD (which works on my player) and used the same conversion settings, but for some reason, that didn't work again...

The files in question and their configurations:

first video:
VIDEO
output file: .avi
video codec: MPEG4 (DivX/Xvid compatible)
Image size: 1280 x 720 pxl
frame rate: 23.976 frames/second
Bitrate: 1027 kbps

AUDIO
audio codec: mp3
Frequency and size: 48000 Hz 16 bit
Channels: 2 (stereo)
Bitrate: 128 kbps

second video:
VIDEO
output file: .mp4
video codec: H.264/AVC
Image size: 1280 x 720 pxl
frame rate: 30 frames/second
Bitrate: 1996 kbps

AUDIO
audio codec: MPEG-2/4 Audio (AAC)
Frequency and size: 44100 Hz 16 bit
Channels: 2 (stereo)
Bitrate: 128 kbps

BONUS I thought I would provide the information of the film that is playable on my player. I thought maybe it could help clarify things?

example of a playable film:
VIDEO
output file: .avi
video codec: Microsoft MPEG-4
Image size: 544 x 288 pxl
frame rate: 25 frames/second
Bitrate: 1072 kbps

AUDIO
audio codec: mp3
Frequency and size: 48000 Hz 16 bit
Channels: 2 (stereo)
Bitrate: 96 kbps

No matter the output file, as long as the files work on my player, in the end, and they are not too large, I'm good with that!

I look forward to your responses and thank you in advance to those who take the time to help me!

I'll try to respond as quickly as possible if that’s the case.

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    barnabe0057 Posted messages 14329 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   4 930
     
    Hello,

    Here I am again, I have modified the script so that you can choose the quality yourself (3 possible levels): https://wetransfer.com/downloads/3887c07008820de3856f33e6ea1d474120210809132803/7b7ece

    The quality used in my first script is DVD quality, the new script allows you to choose 2 lower qualities, which reduce the file size by half compared to DVD quality; unfortunately, the quality takes a significant hit, and I haven't managed to find the right balance.

    --

    “Artificial intelligence is defined as the opposite of natural stupidity.”
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    1. Miralkey
       
      Good evening,

      I couldn't respond earlier, that said, I thank you for taking the time to create this new script.

      Thank you again for helping me solve my problem.
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  2. barnabe0057 Posted messages 14329 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   4 930
     
    Good evening,

    Would an automatic conversion script work for you?

    Could you confirm that the audio of the second video is working properly?

    --

    “Artificial intelligence is defined as the opposite of natural stupidity.”
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    1. Miralkey
       
      Hello,

      So I don't know this method at all, but once again if it can work I'm not saying no! Would it be possible for you to explain it to me please?

      I confirm that the audio works for the second video as well

      Thank you
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      1. barnabe0057 Posted messages 14329 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   4 930 > Miralkey
         
        In fact, my solution uses the very well-known converter called FFMPEG, which will simply be controlled by my script.

        A script is used to automate a task, so concretely this means that there are little to no interactions with the user, thus there is no graphical interface like in conventional software; all you will see is a black window with mysterious writings.

        One more question to ask you: is it for burning onto a CD or a DVD? It's to fine-tune the conversion settings.
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      2. Miralkey > barnabe0057 Posted messages 14329 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention  
         
        Alright, I see, thank you for your explanations!

        It would be to put it on a DVD soon, yes, but currently I don't have any on hand so my only method for testing is to use a USB flash drive, which I imagine causes a problem...?

        This script allows for the conversion of a file, right?
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      3. barnabe0057 Posted messages 14329 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   4 930 > Miralkey
         
        Yes, the script only handles the conversion, not the engraving.

        The script is ready, I'm doing one last test and I'll send it to you.
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  3. Miralkey
     
    Alright, thank you!
    On my side, I'm trying to install ffmpeg.
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    1. barnabe0057 Posted messages 14329 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   4 930
       
      It's not useful, my script will take care of it.
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  4. barnabe0057 Posted messages 14329 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   4 930
     
    Here is the link to download the script:
    https://wetransfer.com/downloads/54dbafaf90cedaec3c1e988dac66c2f020210807084645/602b6d

    Once the file is downloaded, it needs to be renamed from AVI-MP4 to MPG.txt to AVI-MP4 to MPG.bat

    To run the script, you need to select your video file (just a simple click) and drag and drop it onto the script icon.

    Once the conversion is complete, a window will appear with the converted file named in the form of "converted_1.mpg"

    “Artificial intelligence is defined as the opposite of natural stupidity.”
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  6. Miralkey
     
    Thank you very much! I just tested it and everything works perfectly!

    I have one more small question on this subject; the original file I used for the test is 347 MB, and the new one after conversion is 991 MB. Is there a way to slightly reduce this size without affecting the proper functioning of the file?

    Thanks again!
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    1. barnabe0057 Posted messages 14329 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   4 930
       
      Sorry, I don't have much time to look today, I'll search this evening.

      But if it's to burn onto a DVD, this size shouldn't be a problem, right?
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      1. Miralkey > barnabe0057 Posted messages 14329 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention  
         
        There is no problem, I understand, and don't worry, it's not urgent.

        To be honest, I have a total of 11 videos to convert. Videos that weigh around 350 to 500 MB each.

        The one I tested is, so to speak, the lightest (347 MB), and so when I saw its final weight (almost 1 GB), this question caught my attention.

        I would have liked it to fit on a maximum of 4 DVDs, but to be sure, I would need to convert each video and see if it works or not. I am already thinking of trying the full conversion and seeing if it’s good or not.
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