topic Re: Sony KDL-47W805A in Other TVs

Sony KDL-47W805A

Krasimir00 — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 11:24:34 GMT

Hi, just few days ago I bought Sony KDL-47W805A TV. I tried to watch a movie from a USB flash card but it didn't load it. After some testing with different formats I noticed that can't load FLAC files. Is it possible to to install a new codec for the FLAC files and how. And forgot to tell that I've updated the firmware to the latest one.

Thank you for your help.

Re: Sony KDL-47W805A

Catmambo — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 11:34:11 GMT

No native support for FLAC im afraid. Quite rare for movie to have a FLAC soundtrack, normally its mp3 or AAC which are supported. Could always convert it via Handbrake or something similar?

Thanks

Re: Sony KDL-47W805A

Krasimir00 — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 12:09:41 GMT

From what I've checked the full HD blu ray movies most of them are FLAC. And about this program it's not so nice to wait 40-50 mins to change this format. I was wondering is it possible to boot the FLAC codec from a USB to the TV ?

Re: Sony KDL-47W805A

Anonymous — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 12:20:10 GMT

Unfortunately it doesnt work that way. You cannot add/delete/modify installed firmware/codec support on the tv at all. For a list of supported codecs see : HERE

As Catmambo said above, it might be best to convert the the movies to a playable format. Its not just changing the format, its re-encoding the movie (especially the audio) into another codec. However with Handbrake, you can set up multiple movies/files at a time (or even the whole folder) and then just let it run over-night or so.

Cheers

Re: Sony KDL-47W805A

Krasimir00 — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 12:36:51 GMT

Ok, thank you for your help explanations. I'm sorry about those probably stupid questions but I don't know much about TVs.

Re: Sony KDL-47W805A

Anonymous — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 12:43:07 GMT

Thats ok, and besides, there are no stupid questions (except for when I ask them, that is)