Playing a DVD iso image

[DrKlaw]

I'm wondering if my Pandora can possibly replace my portable DVD player? I tried using mplayer with instructions I found here:


http://lists.mplayerhq.hu/pipermail/mplayer-users/2004-April/044278.html


But it did not work. mplayer complained that the -dvd-device was not a valid option.


Anyone get this to work?


Thanks

 

[mcobit]

Just try to open the iso in vlc. Should work.

 

[cinaed666]

Or just take DivX rips from your dvds. They're smaller anyway.

 

[Grench]

1) mplayer file.iso


2) world peace

So - you've done this then? How is the playback performance?

 

[Coldbird]

Yes it can be done, yes I did it before, it works on factory 500mhz settings lagfree.


On how I did it...


A DVD is basically a disc containing a set of VOB TS movie files... there are freeware tools for PC for merging VOB files... so you can merge the split movie files into a single VOB.


Then just copy the lossfree quality VOB file, usually around 4gb in size, to your Pandora and watch it with Panplayer or the Codecpacks shipped mplayer.


Question answered?

 

[TrashyMG]

Merging isn't really necessary most of the time... Since the VOBS are generally labeled in alpha-numerical order, most of the time you can just use play folder option on the media player.

 

[Coldbird]

You are right but I like having single files for movies. Might just be me.

 

[Grench]

Although it is good to know that it is possible if you want to spend the time to rip & merge or playback on VOB files - the real question was if a person could simply create an .iso image of a DVD and then mount the .iso image as if it were a DVD player.


I can't see why not - but has anyone done it?

 

[TrashyMG]

Look four posts up at what coldbird wrote.