VCD palyback on BD players

[sridhar-v]

I have a LG BD550. Find that VCd palyback is not supported. Some research led me to the conclusion that all BD players do not seem to support VCD playback.

Is there any flash ROM or other method to solve this problem?

regards

Sridhar

 

[venkatcr]

Your player does not support VCD nor the MPEG-1 format. I don't think you can make any changes to make it play VCDs. A better option will be to buy a cheap DVD player that can play VCD/MPEG-1 container.

Cheers

 

[quad]

For Sherwood BDP-5004 owners, I tested a couple of VCDs and it plays
them fine!

 

[sridhar-v]

Hi Quad -
That is good news for all those planning future BD players purchases. I have got round the problem by Purchasing an Onida ATOM DVD player. It has HDMI out & is region free for DVD's. (tested one region 4 on it!). Playback & menu handling etc are good.

So the established brands may not be the way to go till all these region restrictions are in place!

Sridhar

 

[KDM]

The 13 odd K Onida Blu-ray player plays VCDs, according to Onida's website.

Plays Blu Ray media that can store upto 50 GB High Definition Video and Audio
Plays BD-ROM, DVD-R/ RW, DVD+R/ RW, and CD-R/RW
Built in Dolby Digital DTS, next generation Dolby digital plus DTS HD and Dolby True HD for the most crisp entertainment experience
Also plays normal DVD and VCD
Built in Ethernet Port for network compatibility and high speed USB.2 for multi-media playback
Built in bonus view that supports picture in picture capability with selective titles
5.1 Channel Audio, Composite, Digital optical audio & Digital coaxial Audio & HDMI

http://www.onida.com/products.aspx?prodcat=3

You'll need to scroll down, the model number is BDX 1110 BLU RAY