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#1 2007-09-30 18:36:55

ROGLAN
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Registered: 2007-09-29
Posts: 6

video converters

I'd love to have a videoconverter app on my DNS-323 that could convert videofiles from different formats to MPEG4 - so I can stream them from my 323 to my Xbox 360...

anyone know of any usable converters that would run under linux - one the dns-323? I have one of these converters running om my Vista laptop - but I'd rather let the NAS box do this :-)

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#2 2007-09-30 20:05:56

frodo
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From: Stockholm, Sweden
Registered: 2007-01-17
Posts: 259

Re: video converters

You are aware of the limitations of this box. Install debian and give it a try. But be aware that this will stress your box.

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#3 2007-09-30 21:23:36

Emacs
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Registered: 2007-06-24
Posts: 110

Re: video converters

erm... converting a single photograph from 5 Megapixel to a PAL TV screen takes the DNS roughly 5 minutes...

I would rather recommend to convert the movies on the PC and store the converted files on the DNS!

Cheers,

Emacs

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#4 2007-10-01 03:14:42

fickle
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From: Melbourne, Australia
Registered: 2007-09-10
Posts: 249

Re: video converters

or acquire a media box that plays DiVX files and not use your 360. currently i am in the same boat, having a 360 however, it seems (as of recently), im having issues with my Vista Ultimate box.

oh, and for 360 users who have MC on their network (vista / xp), you CANNOT convert a file which is not stored locally on the MC PC's.. eg, use Vista / XP as the MC, Xbox MC map the DNS through the the MC of XP / Vista and transcode / decode / convert files on the fly

i tried this last night will ill disapointment

may have to fork out some $$$ for a media center console that plays *.avi's and the like rather than use the 360 for this

HTH

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#5 2007-10-01 14:12:30

ROGLAN
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Registered: 2007-09-29
Posts: 6

Re: video converters

Ok - thanks for the feedback guys - I'll give up the idea :-P I am aware of the limitations - but the thought was that this little box was pretty much just sitting there all day doing nothing at all - I though it was a good idea to let it have somthing to chew on while I was sleeping or at work so it wouldn't get bored :-D

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#6 2007-10-02 01:41:42

Focher
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Registered: 2007-05-23
Posts: 35

Re: video converters

Is someone out there able to stream MP4 videos to the 360? I am using TwonkyVision and cannot stream those files (which are in h.264 format). I know the 360 can play the files but no luck in the streaming side.

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#7 2007-10-02 02:29:01

fickle
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From: Melbourne, Australia
Registered: 2007-09-10
Posts: 249

Re: video converters

does your media player (on your PC) is defaulted to play MP4's? if not, make sure it is .. then give it another shot

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#8 2007-10-02 20:23:45

dan.crouthamel
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Registered: 2007-08-23
Posts: 43

Re: video converters

Emacs wrote:

erm... converting a single photograph from 5 Megapixel to a PAL TV screen takes the DNS roughly 5 minutes...

I would rather recommend to convert the movies on the PC and store the converted files on the DNS!

Cheers,

Emacs

Second that smile

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