Watchplayer can play .MTV video but when I try, it freezes
 

So, I got this nice watch-- discovered it can play movies... or so I thought. It had a disk that converts them to an "MTV" format, or whatever... and anytime I go in, it sees it, but when I try to play-- nothing. Its like the thing just... freezes? =/

The brand is "Sonya." Anyone else have issues with it? Anyone else even get one of these? Am I just S.O.L. with it? Dx

Thanks in advance for any assistance!

Re: Watchplayer can play .MTV video but when I try, it freez
 

Hi forbiddenkatalyst,

Welcome to the site.

Does your player already have an .MTV sample video in it? If so, does that play properly on your player?

What I've noticed in the past is, even though the CD has the software, it may not necessarily be for your player. I'v found a lot of the manufacturers just bundle a 'generic' CD regardless of what type and chipset your player users. So you may get a CD that has the .MTV convertor but your player doesn't actually support it.

But first thing to try is to see if you can find a SAMPLE VIDEO file within your player and see if that plays ok. It might just be the settings that's preventing it from being played properly.

Sadly, no. None that I can see. Thank you for your help, though. Any suggestions on what to try? (AVI, WMP, etc aren't even found on the player-- when its in the MTV format, the player finds it, but just won't play it.)

What screen size does your player have?

1.8 inches. =X Why?

forbiddenkatalyst,

Are you sure your player can play .MTV video files though? Generally if you don't see a sample video, then generally your player won't be able to player it.

Have you asked the seller about this as well?

I would ask the seller, but... my gram bought it for me for Christmas-- no clue WHO she got it from. Dx

forbiddenkatalyst , check for the firmware version. You can do so buy selecting the System/Settings menu, then selecting Firmware Info/Version. What does it say there?

The .mtv codec are usually used in the older players (generally 1.2" or 1.5" screens). It might be likely your player would be playing the .amv instead.

It says: 03.10.00

o-o;;; Huh? -understands not-

Trying again... Last board is dead
 

Time is of the essence for me-- I get a 22hr bus ride and it would be nice to have something to watch.

Summary of my dead board: "So, I got this nice watch-- discovered it can play movies... or so I thought. It had a disk that converts them to an "MTV" format, or whatever... and anytime I go in, it sees it, but when I try to play-- nothing. Its like the thing just... freezes? =/

The brand is "Sonya." Anyone else have issues with it? Anyone else even get one of these? Am I just S.O.L. with it? Dx

Thanks in advance for any assistance!"

So far, I've been left hanging. I can't ask the seller-- the watch was a gift from my grandmother. The firmware (which is what I was asked about before being dropped like a rock) is "03.10.00" or whatever... if I even did it right, and I think I did.

And. Before this is asked. I tried putting a .AMV on it. It has NO clue what it is. Doesn't see it.

=/ Okay... I guess this place is fail when it comes to assisting people-- leave you hanging on a moment's notice. Thanks.

Hi forbiddenkatalyst,

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There is no big corporate sponsor behind this site to keep it alive and no one is charged to access anything on this site.

I provided this site as resource to help other people, share knowledge and to learn myself.

I'll definitely try to help out as much as I can, but not all posts can be answered. I wish I could but I have to juggle a full time job and two kids as well.


Re: Your player not playing .MTV video

You said in your original post "discovered it can play movies. Can I ask how you discovered this? Did you find a sample video file on your player?

Have you tried using the MTV Convert Tool 3.06 - MP3 Player Utilities 3.06 from here --> MTV Convert Tool 3.06 - MP3 Player Utilities 3.06 to convert to .MTV video? Does that work?

Look forward to hearing from you.

All I can say, is good on you Admin for providing this site!

Not only do you have to put lots of money into this site you also have to put in precious time!