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All-round Guide to Play MKV on Sony TV Easily

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1. Play MKV on Device+
  1. 1.1 Top MKV Player
  2. 1.2 Play MKV on Mac
  3. 1.3 Play MKV on Apple TV
  4. 1.4 Play MKV on Samsung TV
  5. 1.5 Play MKV on Sony TV
  6. 1.6 Play MKV on LG TV
  7. 1.7 Play MKV on PS3
  8. 1.8 Play MKV on Xbox One
  9. 1.9 Play MKV on Xbox360
  10. 1.10 Play MKV to iPhone
  11. 1.11 Play MKV to iPad
  12. 1.12 Play MKV on iPod
  13. 1.13 Play MKV on Android Phone
  14. 1.14 Play MKV on Nexus 7
  15. 1.15 Play MKV in VLC
  16. 1.16 Play MKV in Windows Media Player
  17. 1.17 MKV Playback Issues in VLC
2. Convert MKV to Other Format+
  1. 2.1 Convert MKV to MP4
  2. 2.2 Convert MKV to MP4 on Mac
  3. 2.3 Convert MKV to MP4 Online
  4. 2.4 Convert MKV to MP3
  5. 2.5 Convert MKV to Audio
  6. 2.6 Convert MKV to WMV
  7. 2.7 Convert MKV to M4V
  8. 2.8 Convert MKV to AVI
  9. 2.9 Convert MKV to AVI Online
  10. 2.10 Convert MKV to FLV
  11. 2.11 Convert MKV to DVD
  12. 2.12 Convert MKV to MOV
  13. 2.13 Convert MKV to iTunes
  14. 2.14 MKV to MOV Converter Online
  15. 2.15 Convert MKV to VOB
  16. 2.16 Convert MKV to DivX
  17. 2.17 Convert MKV to MPEG
  18. 2.18 Convert MKV to MPEG2
  19. 2.19 Convert MKV to MPEG4
  20. 2.20 Convert MKV to XviD
  21. 2.21 Convert MKV to 3GP
  22. 2.22 Convert MKV to M2TS
  23. 2.23 Convert MKV to AVCHD
  24. 2.24 Convert MKV to H264
  25. 2.25 Convert MKV to TS
  26. 2.26 Convert MKV to VCD
  27. 2.27 Convert MKV to AC3
  28. 2.28 Burn MKV to DVD
  29. 2.29 Burn MKV to Blu-ray
  30. 2.30 Convert MKV to SWF
3. Convert Other Format to MKV+
  1. 3.1 Convert MP4 to MKV
  2. 3.2 Convert MP4 to MKV on Mac
  3. 3.3 Convert MP4 to MKV Online
  4. 3.4 Convert M4V to MKV
  5. 3.5 Convert WMV to MKV
  6. 3.6 Convert MOV to MKV
  7. 3.7 Convert DVD to MKV
  8. 3.8 Convert M2TS to MKV
  9. 3.9 Convert AVI to MKV
  10. 3.10 Convert Bluray to MKV
  11. 3.11 Convert FLV to MKV
  12. 3.12 Convert AVCHD to MKV
  13. 3.13 Convert OGM to MKV
  14. 3.14 Convert MTS to MKV
  15. 3.15 Convert WTV to MKV
  16. 3.16 Convert VOB to MKV
  17. 3.17 Convert RMVB to MKV
  18. 3.18 YouTube to MKV
4. Edit MKV & Other Tips+
  1. 4.1 Extract Subtitles from MKV
  2. 4.2 Add Substitles to MKV
  3. 4.3 Add SRT to MKV
  4. 4.4 Compress MKV Video
  5. 4.5 Reduce MKV File Size
  6. 4.6 Cut MKV Files
  7. 4.7 Edit MKV Metadata
  8. 4.8 MKV No Sound
  9. 4.9 MKV Video Player for Android
  10. 4.10 MKV Converter for Mac
  11. 4.11 Free MKV Converter
  12. 4.12 MKV Player Mac
  13. 4.13 2D to 3D MKV Converter
  14. 4.14 Remux MKV
  15. 4.15 MKV Encoder
  16. 4.16 Convert MKV to FCP Mac
  17. 4.17 Stream MKV to TV with Chromecast
  18. 4.18 Import MKV to iMovie
  19. 4.19 Windows DVD Maker MKV
  20. 4.20 Convert MKV to MP4 with HandBrake Alternative

Many people may have the problem about how to play MKV files on TV. MKV (Matroska Video) is a free standard container video format, which has a capacity to hold a wide range of video, audio as well as subtitle tracks in one single file. Developed in 1992, this file format is similar to other container formats like AVI, MP4, and ASF when it comes to storing multimedia like video and audio. But what importantly makes it different from other files is that it is entirely open when it comes to the specification.

This file format was a part of the first project created for an open media container which facilitates wrapping audio, video, and subtitles in a single file. It is an open source file format and can be stored as a movie or on DVD.

Part 1. A Useful Way to Convert MKV to Sony TV

MKV is a popular format these days that allows enjoying high-quality HD videos over an array of devices including TVs. If you have a Sony TV, you would surely want to enjoy your favorite videos on it. Though the official site of Sony TV claims that it support MKV format, many times when you play these files, you will encounter playback issues. MKV file may contain different audio codecs and whenever it contains a codec that is not compatible with Sony TV (like DTS Audio), the MKV file may encounter a problem while playing on Sony TV.

In situations when your MKV does not play on Sony TV, converting them to the compatible format is an ideal solution and for this Sony TV, a video converter is needed. One such professional and feature packed converter is Wondershare UniConverter (originally Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate). This smart program allows converting MKV to the format that has all the codecs compatible with Sony TV. Format conversion using the software is simple, easy, and fast.

Wondershare UniConverter (originally Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate) has a long list of features as listed below:

Wondershare UniConverter (originally Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate) - Best Video Converter for Windows / Mac (Catalina Included)

  • Directly convert MKV to VOB (DVD-Video ), AVI, MKV, MOV and 1000+ other formats
  • Burn MKV to DVD disk to play with your DVD player at 30X fastest speed
  • Optimized conversion presets for iDVD, iMovie, Final
  • Edit videos with the advanced video editing functions like trimming, cropping, adding watermark, subtitles, etc.
  • Download videos from YouTube and other 1000+ video sharing sites
  • Supported OS: Windows 10/8/7/XP/Vista, Mac OS 10.15 (Catalina), 10.14, 10.13, 10.12, 10.11, 10.10, 10.9, 10.8, 10.7, 10.6
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Video Tutorial: Wondershare UniConverter (originally Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate) - Convert Video to Any Format Compabitle to Sony TV

Step by step instructions to convert MKV to Sony TV compatible format:

Step 1 Launch Wondershare UniConverter (originally Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate) and add MKV files.

Download, install and launch Wondershare UniConverter (originally Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate) software on your PC. Next, add MKV files to the program. You can add files by dragging and dropping or by clicking Add Files button.

Convert MKV to Sony TV - Step 1

Step 2 Select Sony TV compatible format and convert the MKV files.

On the right side panel, click the arrow below Convert all files to to open drop down menu. Select TV from Device category and choose SONY TV. Click Convert to start the file conversion process.

Convert MKV to Sony TV - Step 2

Step 3 Transfer the converted files to play MKV on Sony TV.

Once the conversion process is complete within minutes, you can transfer the converted files to the USB drive, and enjoy playing it on your Sony TV.

Convert MKV to Sony TV - Step 3

Part 2. How to Connect A USB Connector to your Sony TV

One or even more than one USB port are available in Sony TV that allow transferring data between the storage device and your TV.

Connect A USB Connector to your Sony TV

Once you have successfully converted MKV files to Sony TV-optimized format, transfer them to the USB drive. And then finally connect the drive to Sony TV and enjoy your favourite videos.

Listed below are the steps to connect a USB connector to your Sony TV:

Step 1 Power off your TV, and turn it in order to see the port with USB icon.

Step 2 Connect the USB drive to the port.

Step 3 Power on the USB device as well as the TV.

Step 4 Next, press the Menu button on the remote control. Different options will be displayed to you.

Step 5 Now press the left/right arrow keys, and navigate to the green triangular icon for Media.

Step 6 Press the up/down arrow key in order to go to the music/videos/or photos and then select what you want. Finally, press + to confirm.

Step 7 Press the arrow key to select the USB device and then press + key again.

Step 8 Press the arrow key to navigate to the file you want to play, and then press + to select.

With the above successful steps, your media will be played on Sony TV.

Part 3. Troubleshooting to Situations about Playing MKV on Sony TV

There are many issues which occur while Sony TV plays MKV. The issues can be related to different aspects, as MKV files contain video, audio, and subtitles in a single container file. Most of the issues can be solved through MKV to Sony TV compatibility conversion process, where the component which is incompatible to Sony TV can be converted an appropriate format. Below given are some issues and problems faced by people while they are trying to play MKV on Sony TV.

1. I have just bought a new Sony TV with model number- KDL-42W650A. I am unable to play MKV file through USB. While trying the TV gets hanged and then I have to restart the TV by powering off and on.

2. I have just recently bought a new Sony Bravia TV, the KDL37EX403U. All went well until I loaded a few MKV (720p AVC/H.264 encoded) files onto a USB drive and found that the TV didn't list them.

3. I have bought a brand new Sony Bravia KDL-32EX650 model. The problem is that it does not recognize the MKV video files. I am able to play AVI and MP4 formats, but not MKV videos.

If you are still meeting the above listed issues, you can try to resolve them by simply converting them to Sony TV compatible format and then have a try.

Can't play MKV on Sony TV? So whenever you get stuck in such situation, read above to get a solution to all your queries.

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