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FFprobe details are almost identical, but some files don't play on TV or DVB-T2?

First file plays very well on both TV and DVB-T2. Input #0, mov,mp4,m4a,3gp,3g2,mj2, from 'file1.mp4': Metadata: major_brand : isom minor_version : 512 compatible_brands: ...
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Go to sleep without turning off the monitor

My computer monitor is a TV set, and when there is no incoming signal, the set turns off after 10 minutes or so. There is no setting to turn it off in the TV set's settings menu. I want my PC to go to ...
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How to connect only video output of a video player to TV connected to HP Laptop via HDMI while use Laptop remotely for other purpose also?

I have my personal HP laptop connected to TV via HDMI. And there is no issue to see display of my Laptop on TV alone or extend to both or whatever. But while my family watching some stuff I would ...
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Can I watch avi/mp4 files from a Mac on a TV set with an USB plug

Note : this older question(Watching DVDs from a PC on a TV) is an almost-duplicate of my question here, except that it's for a Windows computer instead of a Macintosh, and all the answers given there ...
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"MP4" files unreadable in TV/Video players but readable in my PC and phone

I download series(.mp4 files) with my phone and copy them into the USB flash memory using OTG adapter and see them in the TV or the video player. But this week I downloaded 3 files as always but got ...
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honestech TVR2.5 screen appearing white, no audio

honestech TVR 2.5 capturing video using techcom tv tuner ssd-tv-817_125_win7_support from SOLID HD S2 6024 set top box for Indian DoorDarshan Free Dish on W10-64 bit, Composite channel, no ...
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HEVC 10 bit streaming to full HD TV

I have a low power desktop (ASRock Mod 1150 H97M with integrated graphics, Intel Pentium G3258 CPU, 1920*1200 monitor, Windows 10) which acts as a media server in my home. My TV is Sony/Android TV/ 55 ...
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Cast 4K video from 1080p PC to 4K smart TV?

My PC has a 1080p screen resolution. My graphic card is a GTX 1070 (which I suppose should handle 4K video). I have a 4K smart TV (Hitachi 49f566w654). In my Nvidia config panel (right click on ...
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What codec/capability is needed for a video player to play (French) TV stations as VLC does?

There are internet providers that are also TV providers and the user is able (at least in France) to see at least some of the TV stations (he/she is paying for) in VLC on a computer connected to an ...
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Why are my video colors getting messed up?

Since around October last year I've been having an on going issue with my HTPC where the color on video will randomly get messed up when watching full screen videos. The display ends up getting heavy ...
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How to stream VLC video to HDMI on TV? (wired, no Wifi)

I connected my laptop (dell inspiron 3521) to my TV thru HDMI ports, every thing is working well, my desktop screen is displayed on TV, when I open VLC and stream some video I click on full screen ...
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Why is Plex Server transcoding file that can be direct played?

I've installed Plex Media Server in my Raspberry Pi 3. It works perfect but it doesn't have enough CPU power to transcode (when it tries the video freezes every two or three seconds). One of my Plex ...
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Can I optimize a 4K file so it will direct play on my 4K tv?

I have a handful of 4K files I'd like to play locally over my network, (everything hardwired with cat6), to my 4K TV. Can Plex pre-transcode the files so I can view them stutter-free? My server ...
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Play a new file format on old TV and DVD player

I want to play movies of newer file formats on my DVD player (home theater) and TV. However, both had been purchased around 2011, when no x265, mkv, etc support were made available on those devices. ...
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TV showing 1080P When my computer says it streams 4k (UHD)

So i've bought an LG 43UF680V And it's amazing, but here comes my problem: I have an ASUS X555UJ and in specs it can stream 4k throught HDMI. My screen size says it is 4k, but the tv info panel says ...
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