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winterminute
3rd January 2007, 02:16
With AVC/H.264 there are a myriad of variables when encoding a video source, but not all devices are capable of playback. Between video-based MP3 players (i.e. PSP/Zune/iPod) and now some cool CE devices that have MP4 playback support, it is tough to make sure content is encoded with the correct options.

Is there a general consensus of what the highest quality options that supports the most number of devices? I'm looking for the right profile/options for converting a DVD mainly for playback on a big screen that is high quality enough to play through my TV, but playable on one of the three big portal media players. I don't watch movies that often on the road, but I'd like to just copy over a movie from my media center to watch.

bond
3rd January 2007, 18:32
good devices' docus will define what profile/level they support. thats what profiles/levels are for...

if thats not the case, send a hatemail to the device manufacturer and use trial and error

Chainmax
3rd January 2007, 22:51
And we still don't know what profile/options are used in HD-DVD, BluRay and AVCHD :(.