dvd/divx player how to get subtitle work on divx file?

[dorky]

I just got phlilips 642 divx/dvd player
I have smi subtitles that i want to play with my divx files
I tried copying both movie and smi subtitle but didnt work.
So I converted smi file into srt file
but that still didnt work.

How do I get my subtitle to work with divx file?
is it ssa file? or any special format i need to convert to?
Im using subtitle workshop to convert my subtitles.

[celtic_druid]

Try renaming to avi or use xsubs since this is what it would expect for .divx files.

Also I seem to recall reading for that player that you need to load the subs first from the file menu before playing.

[dorky]

Ya i read that in the hack section too.
But its annoying to do trick every time I load movie.
Is there way I can just use the subtitle button to see subtitles?
If not how do I put the subtitle perminant on divx file?

[celtic_druid]

Well I assume since xsubs are internal streams that they work via the subtitle button. Could also buy a MTK based player. Mine works fine with external subs, no need to load them first.

To do perminant subs, you need to re-encode. Search or look at the guides for more info.

[Krispy Kritter]

With that player, you have to choose the subtitle first before the movie, everytime...its not automatic. Also, the 642 seems to only be compatible with .srt files.