subject: Introducing Hd Media Player [print this page] HD media player is also known as HDD media player is a generic term used for a category of consumer product that combines a hard drive enclosure with hardware and software for playing audio, video and photos through a home entertainment system. It can be used either as a conventional external hard drive, or to play computer-based media files through external media devices without the need for a separate computer. HD media players are usually designed for compactness and affordability, and tend to have small or non-existent hardware displays. File navigation is usually performed with an infrared remote control, with visual feedback supplied through a connected television set. The devices are not usually able to play CDs or DVDs directly, and require a user to convert these media into playable files using a separate computer and software. They are also not usually capable of recording audio or video.
Units are sometimes sold as "empty shells" to allow the user to fit their own choice of hard drive, and the same model is sometimes available with or without a hard drive fitted. Computer connectivity is usually via USB 2.0, FireWire, Composite, Optical Audio & Video, HDMI, and Ethernet ports and some models also have inbuild wireless networking. HD Media Players allow a user to transfer or duplicate their media files onto the unit, which can then be used at another location. Most Media Players will play back MP3 audio, JPEG images, MPEG-2, DivX and AVI video, and a variety of other formats. HD Media Player allows a user to transfer and duplicate their media files onto the unit, which can then be used at another location. Most Media Players will play back MP3 audio, JPEG images, MPEG-2, DivX and AVI video, and a variety of other formats. To know more about its functionalities and technicalities you can take help of online shops and webshops.
