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To: Elroy who wrote (102)1/9/2016 12:57:01 PM
From: Kirk ©  Read Replies (1) of 418
 
I believe it may be due to the copy protection in most digital content. The HDMI protocol checks for rights, etc...
The only thing I use the Chromecast for is to view video files that won't play via a USB plugged into my DVD player. That connection can play .avi files, but not .mkv or .mp4 or any of the other video formats. Also, if I convert a .mp4 file into a .avi file, for some reason it doesn't play when on a USB plugged into the DVD player.
I like Chromecast because it lets me watch on my TV, through a quality receiver, any video content I can view on my phone or PC without having to deal with copy protection. The one time cost is noise compared to what I paid for the other components in my home HiFi/Video system.
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