Will my AppleTV play a 1264 x 528 file?

[brobins]

Hey,

Last night I started a huge 1080p convert off in Handbrake for AppleTV.. The thing is I have set the Output resolution at 1264 x 528 Anamorphic Loose as at 1280 there seemed to be thin white lines on the edges.. It has just occured to me that this file may not even play haha, It has another 17 hours left so I am just checking now, if it wont I will stop it and restart

Cheers

 

[Volante]

17h? Are you using a G5 system?

 

[brobins]

Nope

Do you know if my AppleTv will play a 1264 x 528 file?

Many Thanks

 

[gkarris]

Nope

Do you know if my AppleTv will play a 1264 x 528 file?

Many Thanks

http://support.apple.com/kb/SP19

Video formats supported

H.264 and protected H.264 (from iTunes Store): Up to 5 Mbps, Progressive Main Profile (CAVLC) with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps (maximum resolution: 1280 by 720 pixels at 24 fps, 960 by 540 pixels at 30 fps) in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats

iTunes Store purchased video: 320 by 240 pixels, 640 by 480 pixels, 720 by 480 pixels (anamorphic), or high-definition 720p

MPEG-4: Up to 3 Mbps, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps (maximum resolution: 720 by 432 pixels at 30 fps) in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats

enjoy...

 

[brobins]

Thanks,

I am however aware of the Technical Specifications that Apple have published, although they dont seem to offer all the information I am looking for. i.e. someone on this very forum posted saying they have a 1016 x 548 movie playing on Apple Tv - Nowhere on the Apple site does it say anything about that resolution being supported?

If no one knows the answer to my question, so be it, only a matter of time will tell ha, 17h to be exact!

Cheers

 

[kolax]

Any resolution will play as long as it isn't over 1280x720.

It'll just upscale your movie to an output of 720p.

 

[Volante]

It should play it, as long as you are using the apple tv-preset. However, I would suggest that you don't use anamorphic settings on HD movies. Also, try to leave croping out next time, or crop to correct width/height next time. 1280x544 in this case.

 

[brobins]

Hey, Thanks for your reply..

I am actually using the iphone preset with the bitrate turned upto 5000 and 2 audio tracks, I read that this was compatible?

what problems can using anamorphic settings cause with HD content just out of interest?

Thanks

 

[sandman42]

I am however aware of the Technical Specifications that Apple have published, although they dont seem to offer all the information I am looking for. i.e. someone on this very forum posted saying they have a 1016 x 548 movie playing on Apple Tv - Nowhere on the Apple site does it say anything about that resolution being supported?

Any resolution will play as long as it isn't over 1280x720.

You probably understand by now that the resolutions published in the specs are maximum resolutions. Any lower resolution, as long as it also meets the framerate and bitrate specs, etc, should play fine.

 

[kolax]

You probably understand by now that the resolutions published in the specs are maximum resolutions. Any lower resolution, as long as it also meets the framerate and bitrate specs, etc, should play fine.

Why did you quote me?

I made it obvious that 720p is the "maximum" resolution. The OP asked if any resolution (below 720p) would play.

Thought I was clear enough, oh well.

 

[sandman42]

Why did you quote me?

I made it obvious that 720p is the "maximum" resolution. The OP asked if any resolution (below 720p) would play.

Thought I was clear enough, oh well.

Sorry, I was just trying to emphasize that framerate and bitrate were also important in determining whether a particular file will play, like how the TV will only play 1280x720 at 24FPS or less, but will play lower resolutions at higher frame rates. I thought some people may not know that, and think from your post that any 1280x720 file should play. Again, sorry if this was confusing or unnecessary.

 

[brobins]

now now lol..

just an update, yeah it worked a treat! thanks for all your info

cheers