How to View Digital Copy of Your DVD/BD’ s on a TV or Mobile Device This guide will explain how to create a digital copy of a DVD/BD disc, and how to play the digital copy on TV's and mobile devices. 1. Rip a DVD/BD to a DVD/Blu-ray folder or an ISO image file 1.1 Download and install DVDFab 1.2 Load in the source disc for copy/backup 1.3 Change settings to customize backup 1.4 Specify the output media and directory 1.5 Start copy 2. VidOn on Television 2.1 Introducing VidOn Box 2.2 Add new sources to the video and movie library on the VidOn Box 2.3 Play and enjoy 3. VidOn for Mobile 3.1 Introducing the VidOn Server and the VidOn Player 3.2 Add video files to the VidOn Server 3.3 Viewing content on a mobile device 1. Rip a DVD/BD to a DVD/Blu-ray folder or an ISO image file 1.1 Download and install DVDFab Download and install the latest version of DVDFab onto your computer. After the installation, run DVDFab. You will be prompted to activate DVDFab or to use the trial version. Select “Try” and you can use the free trial for 30 days with complete functions and features. 1.2 Load in the source disc for copy/backup On the main interface of DVDFab, choose the “Copy” option to enable the software to copy DVD and Blu-ray discs.
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How to View Digital Copy of Your DVD/BD’s on a TV or Mobile Device This guide will explain how to create a digital copy of a DVD/BD disc, and how to play the digital copy on TV's and mobile devices. 1. Rip a DVD/BD to a DVD/Blu-ray folder or an ISO image file
1.1 Download and install DVDFab 1.2 Load in the source disc for copy/backup 1.3 Change settings to customize backup 1.4 Specify the output media and directory 1.5 Start copy
2. VidOn on Television 2.1 Introducing VidOn Box 2.2 Add new sources to the video and movie library on the VidOn Box 2.3 Play and enjoy
3. VidOn for Mobile 3.1 Introducing the VidOn Server and the VidOn Player 3.2 Add video files to the VidOn Server 3.3 Viewing content on a mobile device
1. Rip a DVD/BD to a DVD/Blu-ray folder or an ISO image file
1.1 Download and install DVDFab
Download and install the latest version of DVDFab onto your computer. After the installation, run DVDFab. You will be prompted to activate DVDFab or to use the trial version. Select “Try” and you can use the free trial for 30 days with complete functions and features.
1.2 Load in the source disc for copy/backup
On the main interface of DVDFab, choose the “Copy” option to enable the software to copy DVD and Blu-ray discs.
Insert the DVD disc or Blu-ray disc into the optical drive. Note: If the source is a Blu-ray disc, you need to use a Blu-ray drive. And if you’re using an external drive, please mount it to the computer before loading the source. After several seconds, the source will be imported with the longest movie title selected by default. Screenshot for DVD source:
Screenshot for BD source:
1.3 Change settings to customize backup
1.3.1 Basic settings on the main interface Hover the mouse over the “Chapter” area to change the first and last chapter, through which you can arrange the title for backup.
Hover the mouse over the “Audio” or “Subtitle” area to select other audio tracks or subtitles.
To preview the effect of these settings in real time, click the “Preview” button.
To copy other titles instead, click the “Other Titles” option.
1.3.2 Advanced settings Click the “Advanced Settings” button on the left panel of the interface for professional editing options. Otherwise, the default settings will work well for most users. For the DVD source in this case, we are choosing to copy the DVD-Video content or non-DVD files, and set loop mode for playback.
For the Blu-ray source in this case, we are choosing to remove HD audio or convert DTS/LPCM Audio to AC3.
1.4 Specify the output media and directory
1.4.1 Output media/size On the left panel of the main interface, specify the output media. For the DVD source, the output media can be DVD5 or DVD9.
For the BD source, the output media can be BD50, BD25, BD9 or BD5. Note: When BD9 or BD5 is selected, the output can be compromised by being forced to fit to the size of a DVD9 or DVD5. Though in Blu-ray format the Blu-ray backup file will only be played using a Blu-ray player so file
quality should not be compromised.
When compressing files, the compression ratio appears just under the “Output” option.
1.4.2 Output directory/type In this tutorial, we are going to save the output as a movie folder or an ISO image file on the hard drive of a computer. First, we need to specify a folder or an ISO directory. As shown below, click the arrow button to bring up a list of default directories for folders, image files and drives for burning discs, among which we will choose the directory for the folder or the image file. If you are not satisfied with the default directory, please click on the folder icon or the image file icon to the right of the list, then specify a new directory.
1.5 Start copy
Now that everything is set up, press the “Start” button on the main interface to start copying. During the process, detailed progress info can be viewed, and the computer can be set to sleep, shut down or exit the program when all tasks are completed.
2. VidOn on Television
2.1 Introducing VidOn Box
The VidOn Box, a powerful new Android television box, offers an unparalleled range of file compatibility and home media solutions that will turn any living room into a private theater. The VidOn Box comes equipped with it's own powerful XBMC software allowing you to stream your entire digital media library to your TV, including 3D BD ISO files with full menu navigation. With more add-ons than you know what to do with, the VidOn Box is also completely customizable to fit your viewing, gaming and app needs. The VidOn Box will allow you to enjoy full HD audio and full Blu-ray ISO playback beyond anything you have used before. Watching movies is over; get ready to experience movies with the VidOn Box.
2.2 Add new sources to the video and movie library on the VidOn Box
To view the DVD/Blu-ray folder and ISO files on TV, first add them to VidOn Box library. From the VidOn Box home screen select the “VidOn XBMC” app.
Navigate to the “Videos” tab and select “Files”.
Select “Add Videos...”
The Add Sources screen will now appear. If you know the file path of the folder you wish to add enter it in the text box provided, otherwise select “Browse” to find the appropriate folder.
A list of compatible local devices will appear, including SMB, NAS AND UPnP devices, servers and PC's. Select the appropriate device.
Navigate to the folder with the video content to be added. Choose the appropriate folder and select “OK”.
The Add Video Sources screen will now appear with the selected folder path shown in the text box. Select “OK”.
The Set Content menu will now appear. Select any additional relevant options or simply select “OK”.
The new video source will now appear in the list on the Files screen.
As well, the newly added video content will now appear in the library.
2.3 Play and enjoy
Selecting any of the options under Movies will bring you to a fully customizable library interface.
Once a movie is selected you will be prompted with the Select playback item screen. Selecting “Play main title” will begin to play the movie immediately. Selecting “Select from all titles” will allow you to resume a movie were you last left off. Selecting “Show Blu-ray menus” will allow you to access and utilize any menu options the movie file may have. This is specifically for use with ISO and Blu-ray folder files.
Blu-ray menu navigation on the VidOn Box.
3. VidOn for Mobile
3.1 Introducing the VidOn Server and the VidOn Player
The VidOn Server and VidOn Player are two new tools from VidOn that will allow you to access and have control over your digital video library in exciting new ways. The VidOn Player may be used individually, though it works best with the VidOn Server; but when both are combined with the power of the VidOn Box, digital media viewing quality and capabilities will reach a whole new level. The VidOn Player is a mobile app for Android and iOS which plays basically whatever you through at it and even supports 1080p HD video content. With easy to use gesture controls and automatic categorization of digital media content, the VidOn Player offers you a more beautiful way to
watch movies of your phone or tablet. All movie playback is smooth because of advanced hardware decoding software, even full BD ISO files. Support for multiple audio tracks and internal and external subtitles allows for a level of digital video control and management new to the mobile world. These features are what make the VidOn Player the best option for digital video viewing and management in an increasingly global world. The VidOn Server is a stand alone multimedia resource manager for PC which allows for digital video streaming in conjunction with the VidOn Player. The VidOn server automatically categorizes digital video and images into discrete categories, then collects relevant information for TV shows and movies such as posters, plot summaries, ratings, etc. A new decoding software allows for smooth video streaming based on the network environment, file type and mobile device in use. As well, once any mobile device is connected to the VidOn Server through the same network, it can be used to manage the entire VidOn Server library. Such key features allow this program to create an unrivaled media environment on your PC or in the palm of your hand.
3.2 Add video files to the VidOn Server
Download and install the official VidOn Server on your PC from VidOn.me here: VidOn Server download for Windows. Open the VidOn Server on your PC; the Media Library Management screen will open in your default browser
Select what type of media you would like to import to the VidOn Server: Selecting “Automatic Categorization” allows you to choose a folder with mixed media files, such as movies, TV shows, videos and images. The VidOn Player will then recognize the files and attempt to sort them accordingly. Selecting “Movie” allows you to select files that will be categorized as movies on the VidOn Server and VidOn Player. Relevant information including movies posters, plot summaries and cast lists will then be added by the VidOn Server. Selecting “TV show” allows you to select files that will be categorized as TV shows on the VidOn Server and VidOn Player. Relevant information including posters, plot summaries and cast lists will then be added as details by the VidOn Server. Selecting “Home Videos” allows you to select unsorted/unnamed files that will not be categorized any further, nor will the VidOn Server attempt a search for relevant information
pertaining to that file. Any video files that you upload which the VidOn Server does not recognize will be put in this category. Selecting “Image” allows you to upload photographs to the VidOn Server. To add movie and video content choose either “Automatic Categorization”, “Movie”, “TV show” or “Home Videos” and select “Next”.
A screen will appear in which to select a directory for the folder you wish to add. Navigate to the appropriate folder and select “Next”.
A screen will appear asking you to rename the file for inclusion in the VidOn Server, you may also choose to keep the original file name; when finished select “Save”.
The selected folder will now appear on the VidOn Server's Media Library Management screen
3.3 Viewing content on a mobile device
Download and install the official VidOn Player on your phone or tablet here: VidOn Player app for Android and iOS.
Connect your phone or tablet and PC with the VidOn Server to the same WLAN or WIFI connection. Open the VidOn Player App and navigate to the Home Sharing screen either by swiping your screen or selecting that option at the top of the screen.
To add the VidOn Server on your PC select the “+” symbol in the upper right hand corner of the app, and then select “VidOn Server”.
The Server Info screen will appear prompting you for the Server Address and Port.
This information can be found on the VidOn Server on your PC by selecting the option “Server Settings” at the top of the VidOn Server window, then selecting “Server Status” on the left side of the window. You will need to use the Server IP and WEB Port Number found on this page to access your VidOn Server.
Enter the information into the VidOn Player and select “Save”. You will be brought back to the Home Sharing screen which will now display your VidOn Server. Select the “VidOn Server”.
Navigate to the movie, TV show or video you wish to view or download.
