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Toshiba Camileo S20 Camcorder - AVI Joiner Software

Jan 4, 2011 9:40PM PST

Hi, newbie / novice camcorder user here.

I recently purchased the above camcorder.

My query is in relation to the AVI files produced. Ive downloaded around 10 AVI files to my PC from the camcorder (filmed in HD 1080p). The software bundled with the camcorder (Arcsoft Media Impresssion2) allows you to join the AVI files but only outputs to WMV / MPEG at a reduced quality.

I want to store full files to be played back later on my TV not separate files.

Is there any software, preferably free, which i can use to join the AVI files but keep the HD quality.

Any recommendations would be greatfully received.

Thanks Derek.

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Need more details.
Jan 5, 2011 4:53AM PST

While we could drop the avi files onto a DVD your post didn't reveal what DVD player you have. For example I can drop AVCHD files onto data DVD and play such on our PS3 and get HD but you might not have a DVD player that outputs HD?
Bob

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Jan 5, 2011 4:49PM PST

Hi Bob,

My plan is to purchase a Western Digital TV HD 1080p Media Player and hook it up to an external hard drive (1TB) to allow me to store all my media inc my AVI files and play through my HD Ready TV (Sony Bravia) therefore moving away from outputting to DVD discs.

Regards, Derek.

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The problem with that is
Jan 6, 2011 3:47AM PST

That AVI is a container and no guarantee the HDTV can play it's contents.

You see "that discussion" too many times in the Cnet Samsung forum. I find many are unaware that TVs are not PCs and need content encoded per the product's manual.

Sorry but this encoding is all over the map but you are going down the right path to get what you want. Maybe a detour as you learn more about video encoding.
Bob