How to play MKV files on Samsung Home Theater DVD Player?

[askfriends]

Hi;

i am new to home theater setup, just bought one (Samsung) and set it up, but now when i go to videos in dvd player menu, it doesn't show mkv files in the folders..

so how can i play mkv files on dvd player??

do i have to convert them??

how you guys play mkv movies downloaded from INTERNET on your home theater???

thanks in advance for all your input.

[johns0]

You can't play any mkv files on a dvd player,you will have to buy a blu-ray player to play mkv files.

[askfriends]

You can't play any mkv files on a dvd player,you will have to buy a blu-ray player to play mkv files.

thanks for your input.

now what are the solutions available for me? as you said i should buy bluRay player and that is not possible now.

Can i convert from mkv to any other format like mp4 or avi and will it play?
if yes, wont i loose video or audio quality? and what parameters i should choose for optimal result.

can i use android box for playing mkv files (offcourse with sound coming from home theater speakers)?

or any cheap (in therms of cost) solution..?

[LMotlow]

i am new to home theater setup, just bought one (Samsung) and set it up

And it didn't come with a user guide or instructions telling you what formats can be played?
Take it back for a refund and buy something else.

[dannyboy48888]

If its a DVD player try avi with xvid video and mp3 audio. Without a model number can't help much more. My Curtis doesn't have mpeg4 documented but it does indeed play them.

[askfriends]

If its a DVD player try avi with xvid video and mp3 audio. Without a model number can't help much more. My Curtis doesn't have mpeg4 documented but it does indeed play them.

is it possible to play video via TV's usb and output audio to home theater via TOSLINK?

[johns0]

Yup.

[askfriends]

Yup.

thanks for your time..really appreciate!