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The field of video formats, codecs etc. is a minefield and I am very ignorant about the subject! My UMS set-up is not able to play MP4 files well – not sure if increasing the buffer or other changes might improve the output. I am “getting on in years” so I find it more challenging to do the research ...

Paradox, thanks for response. Apologies for delay in replying – I have only just read your message.

Frankly, I was not over-concerned that MP4 files generated using “Fast Video Rendering Technology” with Cyberlink PowerDirector 13 Hardware Video Encoder were not showing on my Bravia TV via UMS ...

I am now able to see and hear *.mp4 files on my Bravia using UMS!

The files tested in my first post were generated using Cyberlink PowerDirecor 13 "Fast Video Rendering Technology: Hardware Video Encoder" - these files only generated audio on Bravia.

I have now produced the same project as an mp4 ...

I have successfully used UMS in the past to view mpeg video files on an ethernet-connected Sony Bravia KDL-40Z5500U.

I have recently purchased a new computer with specs that allow me to produce HD Video:

Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770 CPU @ 3.40GHz
Memory: 16GB
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX ...