Seiki BD660 Discussions - Page 4 - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

antoinedoinel · 2010-08-09, 06:53 PM

Thanks for the quick replies guys.

Tried both of those methods to no avail. Also tried a 30gb external hard drive i had. Still no luck. One of the flash drives is a no-name, but the other is a Kingston and the HD is a Lacie. I've used both of those drives on an Xbox 360 too.

Really puzzled here, especially since this is my second player in two days. Seems unlikely that two would have the same problem, which nobody else has had.

cfraser · 2010-08-09, 07:26 PM

^ I just tried it again...no probs. I only have mp3/wma/jpg media-type files on sticks though (but lots of other data-type files). The largest stick I have handy is only 4GB.

Do not use an extension cable or port expander or a flash card on an adapter etc.; these are never guaranteed to work in BDP USB ports, unlike with the PS3 say which has computer/standard USB ports (probably the Xbox is the same as the PS3 for that, so NOT a good test). They *might* work though. The temptation to use an extension would be great in my system, due to the very shallow Seiki with the port in the back: awkward to reach in my rack from either side. A true USB *drive* may need to be externally powered.

Do what David said, start from scratch with a blank stick then add simple file types. It really does work! Least in ours...

Maybe post your FW version. Perhaps an older FW? You get that from the region menu. My numbers are:

HQ 00001640
HF 00000000
SZ 00000000
JVM PBP1.1_JVM090821 (edit: yeah, I guess that *is* a J, d'oh)
LOADER BQ1600 85751600

BTW, anyone remember what APDA is, as in "Format apda"? i.e. does that mean the external flash, and "Format buda" the internal flash?

antoinedoinel · 2010-08-09, 08:08 PM

Firmware version is

HQ 00001640,HF 00000000, SZ 00000000
JVM PBP1.1_JVM090821

I just tried a DVD-R with some video files on it, which worked, so at least thats good.

Still trying to erase and add mp3's to the drives, but I'm getting the same problem.

Anyone have any suggestions for the settings to use in Disk Utility for formatting.

David Susilo · 2010-08-09, 08:12 PM

have you try formatting it in FAT32 and un-check mark "quick format" (so it does slow format).

furthermore, have you tried the USB key on a different computer? or try a different USB key (where are you located, if it's close to my house, I can lend you my USB key for testing purpose)

Reason I asked that is that once I had an SD card that has no problem with my laptop but no other PC in my house can read it and unfortunately I had to throw it out since it's useless for me if I can't take the SD card somewhere else.

antoinedoinel · 2010-08-09, 08:56 PM

I ended up having some luck. Through screwing around I somehow partitioned the drive and one of the partitions worked. I'm not there yet, but I'm relieved to know its a card problem, and not a plater one.

Thanks for your help everyone.

cfraser · 2010-08-09, 09:01 PM

Did you see my "Format xxda" question? (since edited to "clarify"

) You'd think the 660 would format a stick/etc. appropriately, whichever Format option you choose. I have done "Format buda" way back but forget what happened, never tried "Format apda" AFAIK...

antoinedoinel · 2010-08-10, 04:51 PM

I had no luck with either of those in-player formatting systems. Not sure what they're even for.

My problem ended up being that only FAT16 seems to work, though I swear I've heard FAT32 works. Kind of annoying since Mac's only have one FAT formatting option (32).

So if this problem comes up with anyone else, try formatting using a different FAT option in Windows.

cfraser · 2010-08-10, 05:11 PM

Don't know what to say about that. All my sticks came pre-formatted as FAT32 and the ones I've tried so far work.

antoinedoinel · 2010-08-10, 06:00 PM

Actually, after doing several tests it appears the problem isn't FAT32, its formatting FAT using a Mac, as both 16 and 32 work if formatted using Windows.

Anyone that says Macs are perfect is a liar.

floyd · 2010-09-23, 03:52 PM

david, I just got back from the WM @ Steeles and 48, there are a bunch of Seiki BDs on the back wall shelf. I actually hesitated to buy one for myself until I had the chance to see what other people on forum(s) say, I have been looking for a decent all-region DVD player for a while. thanks to cfraser I am convinced now this could be it, planning on going to buy one tomorrow.
what about the WM's Samsung DVD C350 and C500, does anybody know if they are region-free too? I'd appreciate any info in this matter, thanks

PG44 · 2010-09-25, 02:40 PM

I was in the local Wal-Mart today and out of curiosity I looked for the Seiki player. They had a large stack of them selling for $79. I asked the boss if we could use one to play her Chinese VCDs but no go. Oh well, I continue to live vicariously via this and other forums.

DavidY · 2010-09-27, 08:24 PM

So the Seiki doesn't play Chinese VCD's?

Dave

David Susilo · 2010-09-27, 09:27 PM

Sorry can't test it, but I no longer have my VCD collection (used to have a bunch of legit English titles on VCD about 10 years ago). It will play both legit and non-legit DVDs, though.

polargeek · 2010-09-27, 10:24 PM

Not sure about Chinese VCD's but I just tested a few of my Malaysian commercially produced VCD's and they worked fine.

PG44 · 2010-09-27, 10:31 PM

I suppose it does play VCDs but it should say on the specs. I meant to say her DVDs which are PAL. My wife simply wasn't interested, regardless.

2010-08-09, 07:26 PM	#47
cfraser Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pickering, Ont. Posts: 1,418	^ I just tried it again...no probs. I only have mp3/wma/jpg media-type files on sticks though (but lots of other data-type files). The largest stick I have handy is only 4GB. Do not use an extension cable or port expander or a flash card on an adapter etc.; these are never guaranteed to work in BDP USB ports, unlike with the PS3 say which has computer/standard USB ports (probably the Xbox is the same as the PS3 for that, so NOT a good test). They might work though. The temptation to use an extension would be great in my system, due to the very shallow Seiki with the port in the back: awkward to reach in my rack from either side. A true USB drive may need to be externally powered. Do what David said, start from scratch with a blank stick then add simple file types. It really does work! Least in ours... Maybe post your FW version. Perhaps an older FW? You get that from the region menu. My numbers are: HQ 00001640 HF 00000000 SZ 00000000 JVM PBP1.1_JVM090821 (edit: yeah, I guess that is a J, d'oh) LOADER BQ1600 85751600 BTW, anyone remember what APDA is, as in "Format apda"? i.e. does that mean the external flash, and "Format buda" the internal flash? __________________ BDP-83\|DV-980H\|PS3\|CD1\|TT-15S1\|AVR-3808\|4B/9B-SST2\|Mag. 1.6\|Par. 20/40/CC-690\|ACI Titan II LE\|Pio 151\|Tosh LCD\|DB4 (OTA)

2010-08-09, 08:12 PM	#49
David Susilo Veteran Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: in my home theatre Posts: 3,418	have you try formatting it in FAT32 and un-check mark "quick format" (so it does slow format). furthermore, have you tried the USB key on a different computer? or try a different USB key (where are you located, if it's close to my house, I can lend you my USB key for testing purpose) Reason I asked that is that once I had an SD card that has no problem with my laptop but no other PC in my house can read it and unfortunately I had to throw it out since it's useless for me if I can't take the SD card somewhere else. __________________ THX, ISF, Control4 Certified Professional; CEDIA Trainer

2010-08-09, 09:01 PM	#51
cfraser Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pickering, Ont. Posts: 1,418	Did you see my "Format xxda" question? (since edited to "clarify" ) You'd think the 660 would format a stick/etc. appropriately, whichever Format option you choose. I have done "Format buda" way back but forget what happened, never tried "Format apda" AFAIK... __________________ BDP-83\|DV-980H\|PS3\|CD1\|TT-15S1\|AVR-3808\|4B/9B-SST2\|Mag. 1.6\|Par. 20/40/CC-690\|ACI Titan II LE\|Pio 151\|Tosh LCD\|DB4 (OTA)

2010-08-10, 05:11 PM	#53
cfraser Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pickering, Ont. Posts: 1,418	Don't know what to say about that. All my sticks came pre-formatted as FAT32 and the ones I've tried so far work. __________________ BDP-83\|DV-980H\|PS3\|CD1\|TT-15S1\|AVR-3808\|4B/9B-SST2\|Mag. 1.6\|Par. 20/40/CC-690\|ACI Titan II LE\|Pio 151\|Tosh LCD\|DB4 (OTA)

2010-09-27, 09:27 PM	#58
David Susilo Veteran Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: in my home theatre Posts: 3,418	Sorry can't test it, but I no longer have my VCD collection (used to have a bunch of legit English titles on VCD about 10 years ago). It will play both legit and non-legit DVDs, though. __________________ THX, ISF, Control4 Certified Professional; CEDIA Trainer

2010-08-09, 06:53 PM	#46
antoinedoinel Rookie Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 8	Thanks for the quick replies guys. Tried both of those methods to no avail. Also tried a 30gb external hard drive i had. Still no luck. One of the flash drives is a no-name, but the other is a Kingston and the HD is a Lacie. I've used both of those drives on an Xbox 360 too. Really puzzled here, especially since this is my second player in two days. Seems unlikely that two would have the same problem, which nobody else has had.

2010-08-09, 08:08 PM	#48
antoinedoinel Rookie Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 8	Firmware version is HQ 00001640,HF 00000000, SZ 00000000 JVM PBP1.1_JVM090821 I just tried a DVD-R with some video files on it, which worked, so at least thats good. Still trying to erase and add mp3's to the drives, but I'm getting the same problem. Anyone have any suggestions for the settings to use in Disk Utility for formatting.

2010-08-09, 08:56 PM	#50
antoinedoinel Rookie Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 8	I ended up having some luck. Through screwing around I somehow partitioned the drive and one of the partitions worked. I'm not there yet, but I'm relieved to know its a card problem, and not a plater one. Thanks for your help everyone.

2010-08-10, 04:51 PM	#52
antoinedoinel Rookie Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 8	I had no luck with either of those in-player formatting systems. Not sure what they're even for. My problem ended up being that only FAT16 seems to work, though I swear I've heard FAT32 works. Kind of annoying since Mac's only have one FAT formatting option (32). So if this problem comes up with anyone else, try formatting using a different FAT option in Windows.

2010-08-10, 06:00 PM	#54
antoinedoinel Rookie Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 8	Actually, after doing several tests it appears the problem isn't FAT32, its formatting FAT using a Mac, as both 16 and 32 work if formatted using Windows. Anyone that says Macs are perfect is a liar.

2010-09-23, 03:52 PM	#55
floyd Rookie Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1	david, I just got back from the WM @ Steeles and 48, there are a bunch of Seiki BDs on the back wall shelf. I actually hesitated to buy one for myself until I had the chance to see what other people on forum(s) say, I have been looking for a decent all-region DVD player for a while. thanks to cfraser I am convinced now this could be it, planning on going to buy one tomorrow. what about the WM's Samsung DVD C350 and C500, does anybody know if they are region-free too? I'd appreciate any info in this matter, thanks

2010-09-25, 02:40 PM	#56
PG44 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Guelph, Ontario Posts: 247	I was in the local Wal-Mart today and out of curiosity I looked for the Seiki player. They had a large stack of them selling for $79. I asked the boss if we could use one to play her Chinese VCDs but no go. Oh well, I continue to live vicariously via this and other forums.

2010-09-27, 08:24 PM	#57
DavidY Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Central Alberta, Canada Posts: 627	So the Seiki doesn't play Chinese VCD's? Dave

2010-09-27, 10:24 PM	#59
polargeek Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 29	Not sure about Chinese VCD's but I just tested a few of my Malaysian commercially produced VCD's and they worked fine.

2010-09-27, 10:31 PM	#60
PG44 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Guelph, Ontario Posts: 247	I suppose it does play VCDs but it should say on the specs. I meant to say her DVDs which are PAL. My wife simply wasn't interested, regardless.

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