Video Sync to PocketPC

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I can sync mp3 files without any problems, but when I try to sync mpeg video
to my PocketPC I get the error "Windows Media cannot convert the file to the
format required by the device".

I have Windows Media Encoder installed and I have successfully used
third-party software to encode in WMV format, so I know that my system CAN
convert mpeg to WMV.

Also, when I go to Options->Tools->Devices and then select my 1GB compact
flash card, the "Video/TV Quality" section is greyed-out. I can edit the
"Music Quality" section.

Any suggestions?

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I have a SPV C500 smartphone and have exactly the same problem. Did you find
out how to do it? The smartphone has media player 9 and my PC has media
player 10. Is that anything to do with the problem?

"Haggie" wrote:

> I can sync mp3 files without any problems, but when I try to sync mpeg video
> to my PocketPC I get the error "Windows Media cannot convert the file to the
> format required by the device".
>
> I have Windows Media Encoder installed and I have successfully used
> third-party software to encode in WMV format, so I know that my system CAN
> convert mpeg to WMV.
>
> Also, when I go to Options->Tools->Devices and then select my 1GB compact
> flash card, the "Video/TV Quality" section is greyed-out. I can edit the
> "Music Quality" section.
>
> Any suggestions?

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Thanks. I have also done some research. On the WMP 10 website it states from
Microsoft that WMP 10 is not going to be availble as an upgrade( although as
you say it is possible). The Audiovox version of the Smartphone (which is
identical to the C500) has WMP Mobile 10 already installed. What a CON!!
Evidently Orange is being bombarded by irate customers as they also have the
ability for an over-air configuration. I will also be getting on to them.
There is a program download specificly for the C500 where you can convert DVD
to Smartphone from HANDANGOO, this works brilliantly but again it will not
transfer from WMP10 to Smartphone. In all other respects the SPV C500 is
fantastic. Thanks again, if you here anything let me know and I will do the
same.

"Haggie" wrote:

> I haven't been able to make it work. I've done a little research and I think
> that you are required to have WMP10 and WMP Mobile 10 too.
>
> It's a complete rip-off since I know that Windows Media Encoder can encode
> for the PPC. I think it is a scam by Microsoft and the PPC manufacturers to
> force owners of older PPCs to updated to new units that have Windows Mobile
> 2003 and WMP Mobile 10.
>
> They aren't getting my money that easy. I'll just continue converting using
> the free Windows Media Encoder and then dragging the file to CompactFlash on
> a media reader. It is probably faster and less buggy that way anyway.
>
> Good luck!
>
> "jrushen" wrote:
>
> > I have a SPV C500 smartphone and have exactly the same problem. Did you find
> > out how to do it? The smartphone has media player 9 and my PC has media
> > player 10. Is that anything to do with the problem?