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jontydog · 02-02-07, 06:42 AM

I have been trying to record stuff to my hard disk and been successful so far this morning but the recorded files are .ts files. Is there a way to record to avi or mpg without re encoding and faffing about? I want to record stuff to put on dvd to watch on either the xbox (avi) or on a normal dvd player. I really like this altdvb as it seems to be doing everything I want at the moment. Beats using the old alba video recorder any day

Another quickie question. When viewing picture in picture how do you go about watching 2 encrypted channels?

Jimdefruit · 02-02-07, 09:38 AM

Altdvb only appears to record .ts but you can convert the file to .avi or other formats easily and quickly before burning to dvd, using one of the video conversion programmes.

jontydog · 02-02-07, 11:56 AM

cheers Jim thats what I thought. No doubt another program needed for video conversion lol.

Jimdefruit · 02-02-07, 12:11 PM

You can use WinAvi Video converter shareware file. Next time I see you on msn I will send a copy of the file if you dont already have it.

jontydog · 02-02-07, 01:05 PM

Cheers Jim have that hidden away somewhere from when I used to convert avi to dvd but didn't realise it did .ts aswell. Will give that a go.

BGonaSTICK · 02-02-07, 03:14 PM

Cool. I've been looking for a better fix for the .TS conversion process. I've been using PVAStrumento and Mpeg2Schnitt, but frankly it's a pain in the arse.

I'll grab myself a copy and give it a go

jontydog · 03-02-07, 06:06 AM

found a good program for recording from the technomate. IntervideoDVR3 records and saves as mpeg probably easier than messing with the SS2 and altdvb

BGonaSTICK · 04-02-07, 11:14 AM

How does that work Jonty? Via RF? Do you have a video capture card?

jontydog · 06-02-07, 03:42 PM

yes m8 I have a Medion/Phillips tv/capture card in the wifes PC and connect the TM through that. Not long after I installed it the pc went pear shaped so I am now on linux. The program is available for a trial download at Intervideo.com

02-02-07, 06:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
jontydog Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Recording in altdvb I have been trying to record stuff to my hard disk and been successful so far this morning but the recorded files are .ts files. Is there a way to record to avi or mpg without re encoding and faffing about? I want to record stuff to put on dvd to watch on either the xbox (avi) or on a normal dvd player. I really like this altdvb as it seems to be doing everything I want at the moment. Beats using the old alba video recorder any day Another quickie question. When viewing picture in picture how do you go about watching 2 encrypted channels? __________________ TM 1000D Super. SS2 PCI. 1.5M IRTE Camo Dish. Edon 2120 Positioner. 80cm Mesh Dish Motorised. 28E to 30W

02-02-07, 09:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Dreamy Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,575 Thanks: 10 Thanked 69 Times in 64 Posts	Re: Recording in altdvb Altdvb only appears to record .ts but you can convert the file to .avi or other formats easily and quickly before burning to dvd, using one of the video conversion programmes. __________________ Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreambox If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

02-02-07, 11:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
jontydog Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Recording in altdvb cheers Jim thats what I thought. No doubt another program needed for video conversion lol. __________________ TM 1000D Super. SS2 PCI. 1.5M IRTE Camo Dish. Edon 2120 Positioner. 80cm Mesh Dish Motorised. 28E to 30W

02-02-07, 12:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Dreamy Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,575 Thanks: 10 Thanked 69 Times in 64 Posts	Re: Recording in altdvb You can use WinAvi Video converter shareware file. Next time I see you on msn I will send a copy of the file if you dont already have it. __________________ Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreambox If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

02-02-07, 01:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
jontydog Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Recording in altdvb Cheers Jim have that hidden away somewhere from when I used to convert avi to dvd but didn't realise it did .ts aswell. Will give that a go. __________________ TM 1000D Super. SS2 PCI. 1.5M IRTE Camo Dish. Edon 2120 Positioner. 80cm Mesh Dish Motorised. 28E to 30W


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02-02-07, 03:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Super Murderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 10,548 Thanks: 3 Thanked 42 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Recording in altdvb Cool. I've been looking for a better fix for the .TS conversion process. I've been using PVAStrumento and Mpeg2Schnitt, but frankly it's a pain in the arse. I'll grab myself a copy and give it a go __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

03-02-07, 06:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
jontydog Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Recording in altdvb found a good program for recording from the technomate. IntervideoDVR3 records and saves as mpeg probably easier than messing with the SS2 and altdvb __________________ TM 1000D Super. SS2 PCI. 1.5M IRTE Camo Dish. Edon 2120 Positioner. 80cm Mesh Dish Motorised. 28E to 30W

04-02-07, 11:14 AM	#8 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Super Murderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 10,548 Thanks: 3 Thanked 42 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Recording in altdvb How does that work Jonty? Via RF? Do you have a video capture card? __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

06-02-07, 03:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
jontydog Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Recording in altdvb yes m8 I have a Medion/Phillips tv/capture card in the wifes PC and connect the TM through that. Not long after I installed it the pc went pear shaped so I am now on linux. The program is available for a trial download at Intervideo.com __________________ TM 1000D Super. SS2 PCI. 1.5M IRTE Camo Dish. Edon 2120 Positioner. 80cm Mesh Dish Motorised. 28E to 30W

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