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Convert WMC dvr-ms to mpg

Last post 06-21-2009 5:20 AM by babgvant. 3 replies.
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  • 05-30-2009 5:11 PM

    Convert WMC dvr-ms to mpg

    My basic problem is that I don't know what I'm doing!

    I record TV with Vista WMC:
      only when I cannot use my normal DVD recorder (separate from PC)
      if I need to record two programs that immediately follow each other.

    Owing to the uncertainty about TV start/finish times, I begin recording at -5min and finish at +15min.

    I use Nero to crop to actual start/finish, split programs (where required), remove ads and burn to DVD - ALWAYS loose audio/video synch 'cos dvr-ms files not fully supported by Nero.

    Solution - use DVRMSToolbox to convert to mpg (later I will try the bells and whistles), then use Nero?

    I get the following message when trying to DVRMStoMPEGGUI a 10min test recording:
      InputFile=C:\Users\Public\Recorded TV\Manual Recording_Nine Digital_31_05_2009_08_50_03.dvr-ms
      Processing actions, this may take some time!!
      Run Profile = dvrmstompg
      ProcessId = 4492
      DvrmsToolbox Version: 1.2.1.7
      Throttle DVRMStoMPEG
      FWThrottle: C:\Users\Public\Recorded TV\Manual Recording_Nine Digital_31_05_2009_08_50_03.dvr-ms
      WaitTime: 5 PollTime
      Waiting to process file
      Queue file
      Duration = 00:00:01.0080000
      Waiting for available worker: 31/05/2009 9:48 AM
      Worker allocated: 31/05/2009 9:48 AM
      Deprecated: Output DVR-MS file as one MPEG stream
      This action has been deprecated, use ConvertWithFfmpeg instead.
      Conversion Started: C:\Users\Public\Recorded TV\Manual Recording_Nine Digital_31_05_2009_08_50_03.dvr-ms to C:\Users\Public\DvrmsToolbox\Output\Manual Recording_Nine Digital_31_05_2009_08_50_03.mpg
      Using default muxer
      Error in Do Work - Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
      Action did not complete successfully
      Total Duration = 00:00:01.3600000

    HHEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!

    Regards,
    Pat Garard
    Melbourne, Australia

     

    Regards,
    Pat Garard
    Melbourne, Australia
  • 06-09-2009 10:30 AM In reply to

    • babgvant
    • Top 10 Contributor
    • Joined on 10-03-2006
    • Chicago, IL

    Re: Convert WMC dvr-ms to mpg

    Deprecated: Output DVR-MS file as one MPEG stream
      This action has been deprecated, use ConvertWithFfmpeg instead.

  • 06-09-2009 1:16 PM In reply to

    Re: Convert WMC dvr-ms to mpg

    Thank you for your response.

    I'm afraid I do not understand the term deprecated.

    What is ffmpg?

    Regards,
    Pat Garard
    Melbourne, Australia
  • 06-21-2009 5:20 AM In reply to

    • babgvant
    • Top 10 Contributor
    • Joined on 10-03-2006
    • Chicago, IL

    Re: Convert WMC dvr-ms to mpg

    deprecate

    it means you should use the action that wraps ffmpeg (called ConvertWithFfmpeg) instead of that action to recontainer the file.

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