Large MKV files on samsung TV

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Deanoblado

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Hi guys

I converted bluray files(m2ts) into a MKV file using MKVmerge GUI. My samsung tv says file not supported when i try to play it. size is 20GB big.

So does sammy tvs play big files like this or is there something wrong with the file conversion.
 
One way that you can test if it has nothing to do with the file size is to take part of the file and see if it plays correctly:
20 seconds:
ffmpeg -i input.mkv -t 20 -vcodec copy -acodec copy out.mkv

If that doesn't play then you know that is has to do with other parameters. Such as:
- Unsupported Framerate
- Unsupported Resolution
- Unsupported H.264 Profile...such as High Profile 4.2
- Unsupported Audio/Video Codec
- Unsupported Bitrate..too high
- Unsupported number of audio channels
- Unsupported audio sampling rate
etc.
 
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I have played 10gb mkv files on my F6400 with no issue.
 
I use Vidcoder to rip my Bluray discs. It lets you specify the size you want and a whole lot more. I normally rip at 1080p and set the file size to 6GB. My LG had problems playing some large MKV's, but after using Vidcoder and defining a standard file size I've never had any issues. Good for re-encoding other formats to MP4/MKV as well. You'll need AnyDVD HD running in the background to remove any encryption though.
 
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shanezn said:
I use Vidcoder to rip my Bluray discs. It lets you specify the size you want and a whole lot more. I normally rip at 1080p and set the file size to 6GB. My LG had problems playing some large MKV's, but after using Vidcoder and defining a standard file size I've never had any issues. Good for re-encoding other formats to MP4/MKV as well. You'll need AnyDVD HD running in the background to remove any encryption though.
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Thanks, let me give it a try.
 
Make sure you've got AnyDVD HD running in the background when ripping your Bluray disc, otherwise it won't get pass the encryption. You can buy it for $159 ... or, if you search "the underground", you can cop it for free. It's a small dl.
 
shanezn said:
Make sure you've got AnyDVD HD running in the background when ripping your Bluray disc, otherwise it won't get pass the encryption. You can buy it for $159 ... or, if you search "the underground", you can cop it for free. It's a small dl.
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I already have the rip (multiple m2ts files) can this software merge them into one large MKV file? so far i can only get it to covert each m2ts file to a mkv
 
Deanoblado said:
Hi guys

I converted bluray files(m2ts) into a MKV file using MKVmerge GUI. My samsung tv says file not supported when i try to play it. size is 20GB big.

So does sammy tvs play big files like this or is there something wrong with the file conversion.
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What is the audio standard? MY tv cant play DTS only ac3/aac.Whenever i rip i have to convert audio.
 
Are you sure that your conversion software is doing it properly? You can also try making it an .avi, my Samsung TV supports that.
 
Deanoblado said:
I already have the rip (multiple m2ts files) can this software merge them into one large MKV file? so far i can only get it to covert each m2ts file to a mkv
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Multiple m2ts ? Are you saying the rip consists of separate files for chapters maybe ?
Ideally, you'd want to rip the disc with Vidcoder, that way you have the feature being output as an MKV/MP4 with chapters intact, and you can still rip the Bonus Features as separate parts as well.

You could try the "Enqueue Multiple Files" option from the "File" menu. I haven't personally done it, but I think this might allow you to merge them into one output file.
 
First of all, what are you using to play it? USB? Plex? Samsung Smart Hub?

Have you had any problems playing mkv's on your TV, that you didn't make yourself?

Does the PC play your mkv properly?
 
ok some history.

This is my first time trying to convert to MKV, a mate gave me a bluray rip (DTS music demo) 20GB big. I do not have a blueray writer to write to a disk. so i need software to convert it to MKV

My TV plays MKVs pretty well although havent played a 20GB file before.
playing through USB on tv.

I used MKV merge which merged the files but the TV did not pick it up.
 
Aah, ok that makes a bit more sense, and unfortunately changes things a bit.

If you've successfully merged the .m2ts files to an MKV already, then you can just resize it with Vidcoder. Make sure that you select "Custom" under video settings and you can input whatever file size you want. 6GB at 1080p is normally what I use, and you'd be hard pressed to see any real difference in picture quality, unless you have a really, really fancy TV. Under Audio settings, make absolutely certain that you select "DTS Pass Thru" (seeing that you're encoding a DTS source) otherwise it will default to one of the other options like AAC or AC3 (or worse, it will output a silent track).
 
shanezn said:
Aah, ok that makes a bit more sense, and unfortunately changes things a bit.

If you've successfully merged the .m2ts files to an MKV already, then you can just resize it with Vidcoder. Make sure that you select "Custom" under video settings and you can input whatever file size you want. 6GB at 1080p is normally what I use, and you'd be hard pressed to see any real difference in picture quality, unless you have a really, really fancy TV. Under Audio settings, make absolutely certain that you select "DTS Pass Thru" (seeing that you're encoding a DTS source) otherwise it will default to one of the other options like AAC or AC3 (or worse, it will output a silent track).
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Thanks
 
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