HDMI Media Player Video Transcoder Guide

To effectively use the Transcoding Tool.exe on a Windows OS for our HDMI Media Player, please follow these steps:

HDMI Media Player Transcoding Tool Guide


System Requirements
Windows 7/10/11 (64-bit recommended)


Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Launching the Software - Transcoding Tool.exe.
Unzip the downloaded package to your preferred location.
Double-click Transcoding Tool.exe to launch the application.
(Optional) For advanced users: Refer to readme.txt for FFmpeg command-line options.


2. Importing Your Video
Simply drag and drop your video file into the application window.


3. Configuring Output Settings                                                                                 

Resolution Recommended Bitrate Notes
720p 2500-4000 kbps Balanced quality
1080p 4000-6000 kbps Optimal for HDMI


4. Rotation Options
90° (Portrait mode).
180° (Upside down).
270° (Counter-clockwise portrait).

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5. Starting the Conversion
Verify all settings.
Click the "Transcode" button (blue arrow icon).
Progress bar will show conversion status.
Output file will be named 'play_[original_filename].mp4'.


6. Accessing Your File
Manual access: Click the yellow status bar path.
File location: Same directory as original video.

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Troubleshooting Tips
❗ If the tool fails:
1. Ensure video isn't DRM-protected
2. Check sufficient storage space
3. Try converting to a different format
4. Restart the application


Posted on: Nov 15, 2023
Updated on: May 15, 2025