Thank you.
I had problems downloading Handbrake, which certainly looked like a good solution. Unfortunately I got a corrupted file each time I downloaded it to my laptop, and the same with a similar tool, so there may be a problem with my setup. I did manage (perfectly easily and quickly) to download a trial version of Brorsoft's DVD Ripper, and that worked perfectly. It has a variety of target devices which includes "Sony Xperia Tablet Series" , so it was simple to load the DVD into my laptop drive, rip and convert it to a file on my computer, then copy the file across to the Z2's SD card. On my tablet I used Sony's Video Unlimited app (aka Movies) to play the file. The trial version of the Brorsoft tool leaves a watermark on the video, so as soon as I saw that it had worked I paid for the real version, which gives a very clear picture and sound. It took about four and a half hours to process a disc that has 4 x 1 hour TV episodes on it, but my laptop is old and slow so I'm sure it'd be quicker on something more powerful.
I'm now trying to work out how to get better functionality from Sony's Movies app. It's easy to locate and start a video but the interface isn't very intuitive, and while I can pause it I can't stop it. Which is weird. Anyway, that should be simple to work out.
It was great to get such a quick response, and thanks again.
