Convert to Mpeg2

[Garyde]

As it is extremely difficult to find and configure a reliable streaming utility for media sharing to TV please add the option to convert File To MP2
As it is I am having to use a convert on the fly utility to be able to stream my movies to Directv which does not recognize MP4.

And if someone would please take a moment to briefly explain the difference between mp4 and mpeg2. As far as I can tell mp4 just compresses to a smaller package. Mpeg2 is able to do hi def 1080i.
So what is the big deal with mp4?

thx

[Smabbage]

M U C H better compression.

[Garyde]

thx. That is what I thought. I tried the VOB pass thru which converts to mpeg2 but the odd thing is that while Windows MP will play with sound all other programs play with video only. no sound.

[signals]

thx. That is what I thought. I tried the VOB pass thru which converts to mpeg2 but the odd thing is that while Windows MP will play with sound all other programs play with video only. no sound.

Probably lack AC-3 support. Try VLC, it's free.