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Files on a HDD Digital Video Camera

Hmmm... it appears Media Player, but not QuickTime will play these files -- eh, at least part way, then it freezes. That may be an issue due to my computer... let me reboot.

reply to R2
Camera make and model would be helpful. Most cameras also ship with computer software and/or cables for connecting and transferring the files to your PC. The software is often needed to get files into a format the computer (or at least the provided software) can recognize and use.
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Make = JVC. Model = I can't find it on the JVC site. It is about 2-3 years old.
Cable is no issue - it is a USB connection.
JVC software I don't want -- see first line of first post. So I am posting here for alternative solutions.
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Since Windows Media Player can "play" the files, all I need to do is see if it can convert them to mpegs. Can Media Player do that, or do I need alternative software? Thanks.
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Edit: Filext sez:

"JVC stores the video in files with a .MOD extension which are standard MPEG-2 VOB files with Dolby Digital sound. Third-party editing applications should be able to edit them."

It also sez the MOI file is a:

"JVC Everio Digital Audio File. When editing the .MOI file should be automatically opened along with the .MOD file."

I may simply be able to rename it with a .vob or .mpg extension. Or I can see what programs on my box can use these. Thanks.

reply to R2
To make it simple I would install the software that came with the camera.

reply to R2
Might jus' try simply changing the extension at the end of .MOD to .MPG. Believe it or don't, I've found that will sometimes do the trick. Then Media Player Classic, or WMP will read 'em
Good luck!
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reply to wings10
Thanks?

reply to rusdi
rusdi, I posted too soon! Thanks for the advice. I'll give it a try.