Converting video to MPEG2 for Sony Bravia TV

[Teufelshunde]

I am trying to convert videos to play to my Sony KDL-32EX308 but can't seem to get it to work. Sony's website states that the TV only plays AVCHD and MPEG2 via network or USB flash drive but gives no specs on container or other settings. I'm converting to MPEG2 but the files still won't play. Is there specific encoding options I need to use? I am using ffmpeg via CLI (openSUSE); I have also tried avidemux. I do have a Windows 7 machine in the house and XP dual booted on my laptop if I have to resort to it.
I'm hoping someone knows what I'm doing wrong or not doing at all.
Thanks for any help!
I used media info to get stats on the most recent file I converted:

General
Complete name : /media/disk-7/clash_of_the_titans_2010.mpeg
Format : MPEG-PS
File size : 3.70 GiB
Duration : 1h 46mn
Overall bit rate : 4 997 Kbps

Video
ID : 224 (0xE0)
Format : MPEG Video
Format version : Version 2
Format profile : Main@Main
Format settings, BVOP : No
Format settings, Matrix : Default
Format settings, GOP : M=1, N=18
Duration : 1h 46mn
Bit rate mode : Variable
Bit rate : 4 449 Kbps
Nominal bit rate : 9 000 Kbps
Width : 720 pixels
Height : 480 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 16:9
Frame rate : 29.970 fps
Standard : NTSC
Color space : YUV
Chroma subsampling : 4:2:0
Bit depth : 8 bits
Scan type : Progressive
Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.430
Stream size : 3.30 GiB (89%)

Audio
ID : 128 (0x80)
Format : AC-3
Format/Info : Audio Coding 3
Mode extension : CM (complete main)
Duration : 1h 46mn
Bit rate mode : Constant
Bit rate : 448 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Side: L R, LFE
Sampling rate : 48.0 KHz
Bit depth : 16 bits
Stream size : 340 MiB (9%)

[budwzr]

Well, that sucks!

Sony doesn't usually play mainstream formats, only ones coming from a Sony product.

[Teufelshunde]

Yeah, should have done a little more research on format support. crap sony &%$*#&@!
I suppose next I'll have to buy a Vaio laptop and a Sony licensed surge protector. Maybe even a sony wall socket and sony WiFi router too!

[jagabo]

Maybe it doesn't like program streams? Try remuxing into a transport stream? Maybe it doesn't like AC3 audio in a program stream?

[budwzr]

I think ".M2TS" is the Sony transport stream.

[edDV]

Most Sony manuals detail codec and container support specs.

AVCHD format is specific on codec (MPeg2, h.264, VC-1), max bit rate and file structure.

Alternate is an external media player.

[budwzr]

Most Sony manuals detail codec and container support specs.

Details? That's where the devil is.

Sony is just like Apple, they will tell you they play ".MP4" and that's about it. And they put a bunch of stickers and logos making you think it's all good and the kitchen sink too.

Sometimes they just make up stuff. Like "Exclusive Sony EIOS technology" or "DLNA", and then glue a shiny sticker extrolling the virtues of nothing special.

Sony can make a bag of poop look and smell like a flower with their "Sony Style" makeover.

Whew!

[shaema]

My Sony kdl - 46EX700 actually plays MT2S, DIVX and MPEG2 files through its USB port without any trouble.

Perhaps you wish to upload a 10 seconds sample to MEDIAFIRE.COM so that I download it and try it on my tv set.