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imprex311 · 12-12-2010, 07:40 PM

I have several mkv files with chapters that I want to playback on my main TV. Does anyone know of player / media server combination that would preserve this function.

I have a PS3 80gig version, and I can play the files, but with ps3mediaserver, I cant use chapter advance. Ive tried several media servers.

Most of the mkv files are created using handbrake, but some have been using makemkv. I know the chapters work on the PC.

Any ideas?

richieb1971 · 12-12-2010, 07:45 PM

Download mkv2vob.

Its absolutely fantastic. It converts the files in to a PS3 format on my PC in less than 1.5 mins.

imprex311 · 12-12-2010, 07:58 PM

I have actually looked into that, but as near as I can tell, the new file does not contain the chapter information. In essence, that is what ps3mediaserver is doing, but it does it on the fly.

Am I missing something, I only found information about using mkv2vob, but very little about its playback.

I am willing to buy a new player for this, I was going to be looking for one in the near future anyway.

richieb1971 · 12-12-2010, 08:01 PM

Why do you need chapters when using PS3? Press square during playback and you have minute intervals.

sounds like you want a program tailor made for your requirements.

imprex311 · 12-12-2010, 08:41 PM

These videos are homemade videos of vacations, my cousins band, and a few other items. The chapter breaks are for different locations or events (thanksgiving, christmas, , but can be viewed completely in order, as on a DVD.

My other option is to encode the file entire video to a compatible format and then cut it out to the individual scenes and label them accordingly, but that could be a lengthy process.

As I mentioned, I am not stuck on doing this on a PS3, I understand that quite a few blu-ray players support .mkv now. I am curious to see if any of them support chapters over a network or even just via USB.

Rinzler · 12-12-2010, 10:39 PM

The Samsung BD-C8000 can play MKVs and many other files off of a hard drive, flash drive, CD, or DVD. It is portable and can plug in to HD and SD TVs and is 3D capable. It is what I want from Santa this year.... "come on mom and pop" (lol). I have been researching it heavily and get this impression from Amazon reviews and the manual.

crackinhedz · 12-12-2010, 11:34 PM

Be careful when considering a Bluray player to playback file types.

Just because it says it can play mkv, does not mean it will play all mkv's. Many Bluray players (from reading) only allow certain resolutions or audio formats. (you have to read the fine print, and sometimes its hard to find exact specifications)

Consider a media streamer such as Western Digital WDTV Live. there are many other media players out there, but this will get the job done.

richieb1971 · 12-13-2010, 12:07 AM

The chapter thing seems over the top. In a 2 hour file I can find any place I want within 15 seconds using the square button on a PS3.

Dacian93 · 12-13-2010, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

Be careful when considering a Bluray player to playback file types.

Just because it says it can play mkv, does not mean it will play all mkv's. Many Bluray players (from reading) only allow certain resolutions or audio formats. (you have to read the fine print, and sometimes its hard to find exact specifications)

Consider a media streamer such as Western Digital WDTV Live. there are many other media players out there, but this will get the job done.

Is there a bluray player which has updated support for MKV files in general?

crackinhedz · 12-13-2010, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dacian93

Is there a bluray player which has updated support for MKV files in general?

Samsung seems to be keeping up with mkv overall, but again you have to find exact specifications for the compatible mkv format.

Ive read previously of only accepting a 720p mkv...not sure if that's changed or whether it only applied to one particular model? Its so hard finding exact info.

edit: Ive found this, which may help shed some light?

http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/learningresources/media2.0/usb_faq.html

Dacian93 · 12-13-2010, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

Samsung seems to be keeping up with mkv overall, but again you have to find exact specifications for the compatible mkv format.

Ive read previously of only accepting a 720p mkv...not sure if that's changed or whether it only applied to one particular model? Its so hard finding exact info.

edit: Ive found this, which may help shed some light?

http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/learningresources/media2.0/usb_faq.html

Thanks for the response.

So I gather that there isn't any reliable blu-ray player that supports all types of mkv files?

A little disappointing...how good or bad is the compatibility of the new WDTV Live? If you had some experience with it.

crackinhedz · 12-13-2010, 11:57 PM

I have been extremely satisfied with the WDTV.

When it comes to playing media files, I would take a media player over a Bluray player any day.

Dacian93 · 12-14-2010, 01:24 AM

Thanks for the heads up. I was hoping to make an all in one purchase for a Blu-ray player but from reading about it the support seems poor in general. For some reason I assumed that top of the line players like Oppo would do a good job.

Anyone know anything about the new Oppo player when it comes to MKV?

Thanks.

12-12-2010, 07:40 PM	#1
imprex311 Junior Member Member since:May 2008 4K collection:133 Blu-ray collection:427 DVD collection:135 iTunes collection:1	mkv files I have several mkv files with chapters that I want to playback on my main TV. Does anyone know of player / media server combination that would preserve this function. I have a PS3 80gig version, and I can play the files, but with ps3mediaserver, I cant use chapter advance. Ive tried several media servers. Most of the mkv files are created using handbrake, but some have been using makemkv. I know the chapters work on the PC. Any ideas?

12-12-2010, 07:45 PM	#2
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:706 Trading Score:16	Download mkv2vob. Its absolutely fantastic. It converts the files in to a PS3 format on my PC in less than 1.5 mins.

12-12-2010, 07:58 PM	#3
imprex311 Junior Member Member since:May 2008 4K collection:133 Blu-ray collection:427 DVD collection:135 iTunes collection:1	I have actually looked into that, but as near as I can tell, the new file does not contain the chapter information. In essence, that is what ps3mediaserver is doing, but it does it on the fly. Am I missing something, I only found information about using mkv2vob, but very little about its playback. I am willing to buy a new player for this, I was going to be looking for one in the near future anyway.

12-12-2010, 08:01 PM	#4
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:706 Trading Score:16	Why do you need chapters when using PS3? Press square during playback and you have minute intervals. sounds like you want a program tailor made for your requirements.

12-12-2010, 08:41 PM	#5
imprex311 Junior Member Member since:May 2008 4K collection:133 Blu-ray collection:427 DVD collection:135 iTunes collection:1	These videos are homemade videos of vacations, my cousins band, and a few other items. The chapter breaks are for different locations or events (thanksgiving, christmas, , but can be viewed completely in order, as on a DVD. My other option is to encode the file entire video to a compatible format and then cut it out to the individual scenes and label them accordingly, but that could be a lengthy process. As I mentioned, I am not stuck on doing this on a PS3, I understand that quite a few blu-ray players support .mkv now. I am curious to see if any of them support chapters over a network or even just via USB.

12-12-2010, 10:39 PM	#6
Rinzler Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 4K collection:26 Blu-ray collection:919 DVD collection:142 Trading Score:1	The Samsung BD-C8000 can play MKVs and many other files off of a hard drive, flash drive, CD, or DVD. It is portable and can plug in to HD and SD TVs and is 3D capable. It is what I want from Santa this year.... "come on mom and pop" (lol). I have been researching it heavily and get this impression from Amazon reviews and the manual.

12-12-2010, 11:34 PM	#7
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	Be careful when considering a Bluray player to playback file types. Just because it says it can play mkv, does not mean it will play all mkv's. Many Bluray players (from reading) only allow certain resolutions or audio formats. (you have to read the fine print, and sometimes its hard to find exact specifications) Consider a media streamer such as Western Digital WDTV Live. there are many other media players out there, but this will get the job done.

12-13-2010, 12:07 AM	#8
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:706 Trading Score:16	The chapter thing seems over the top. In a 2 hour file I can find any place I want within 15 seconds using the square button on a PS3.

12-13-2010, 11:57 PM	#12
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	I have been extremely satisfied with the WDTV. When it comes to playing media files, I would take a media player over a Bluray player any day.

12-14-2010, 01:24 AM	#13
Dacian93 Member Member since:Dec 2010 Blu-ray collection:195 Trading Score:1	Thanks for the heads up. I was hoping to make an all in one purchase for a Blu-ray player but from reading about it the support seems poor in general. For some reason I assumed that top of the line players like Oppo would do a good job. Anyone know anything about the new Oppo player when it comes to MKV? Thanks.

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