Video playback on MIB units

Native video playback on MIB High

MIB High devices (MHIG, MHI2, MHI2Q) can play video files from media storage (USB, SD, Jukebox). Video file needs to fit within maximum resolution and maximum bitrate in order to be processed correctly.

Preparing video files for MIB High

1. Download HandBrake application: https://handbrake.fr
2. Download MIB video preset,
3. Open HandBrake application and select source video file to encode,
4. At the top bar select Presets → Import and point to the MIB preset,
5. At the top bar select Presets → My Presets → MIB High - MHIG MHI2 MHI2Q,
6. At the bottom of the window press Browse and choose where to save new file,
7. At the top of the window press Start and wait for the new file to be created,
8. Copy new file to an SD card,
9. Place the SD card in MIB High unit, select MEDIA, and choose the SD card as media source.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LCW3ZYkEEA

Native video playback on MIB Standard

MIB Standard devices (MSTD, MST2) can not play video files from media storage (USB, SD, Jukebox). However it's possible to play video files from old iPod/iPhone with 30-pin dock connector via MEDIA-IN / AMI interface.

Example 1

Example 2

Example 3

Video playback via CarPlay/AndroidAuto

It's possible to install an application on the phone that can play video files on MIB display via CarPlay/AndroidAuto protocol.

Video playback via CarPlay box

There are also devices that pretend to be an iPhone, just to gain access to the MIB display and sound system. With that it's possible to use 3rd party operating system via MIB. This includes not only video playback but also using any application available for that system.

Example @ 5:26

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2e2GwWk8mQ