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brisguy79

You're right. I misread the problems with the P1 as problems with the T2. :oops: :roll: All good. Yes, I haven't bought a device yet, and am still trying to soldier on with the P2, which is giving occasional issues as described before. Seems to be on lengthy recordings but is very frustrating all t...

brisguy79

Sorry for not replying sooner, thought I'd have time before I went on hols but I was wrong. Thanks for the response, especially the heads up on the change in HDD physical size. I'm still having issues with my device, more so with long recordings of over 4 hours, but also noticing occasional blips in...

brisguy79

I've got a P1 which I've previously had a PSU repaired on (3+years ago) and HDD upgraded at the same time. The device has started to lock/loop on playback which is getting worse. A shutdown/restart fixes the problem, but I think the PSU is on its way out. Given the age of the device and one fix prev...

brisguy79

AH okay, I see. Do you use any other software to add chapters to files you are editing? Have hunted online but information is limited at best for the searches I've done.

brisguy79

Thanks for the clarification on ProjectX. Do you have any suggestions for a suitable authoring program (ideally free) to use to complete the step? I'm using Vidcoder to convert from TS to MP4 at the moment, but sounds like I need a further step if I want to add chapter markers

brisguy79

I'm looking for a free way to add chapter markers (custom points) to a file that will ultimately end up as an MP4. I thought I could do this using ProjectX at the TS file stage, but after adding chapter markers the cleaned TS file from ProjectX doesn't show any of them. HAve tried both TS and PDIFil...

brisguy79

Thanks for the headsup. Since your post I've been experimenting and getting good results at last! Working on 700mb/hr. I ended up using the PIDFilter setting that you suggested and it worked well. I've had instances with recordings made from the 1HD channel from a few years ago that don't turn out w...

brisguy79

Thanks NEtmast. What software do you use (hopefully freeware), to remux the audio/video streams after using ProjectX to recreate a TS file that VidCoder can handle?

brisguy79

Sorry for resurrecting this thread after over a month. Been away and a few other things. Good news is I have sorted out my HD recordings. I've ended up using VidCoder and setting the target size at 700MB/hr (I have to calculate this manually from the length of the recording, then input). Good result...

brisguy79

Sorry for the late reply. I tried the Normal setting in Handbrake on a SD and a HD test file. I'm still not getting satisfactory results. HD source = 14.0GB; MKV = 15.8GB (3hrs:10min recording) SD source = 9.1GB; MKV = 7.02GB (4hr :10min recording) Ideally would like to get these down to about 1-1.5...

brisguy79

Sorry for the confusion. I take your point about the BW and MKV playback ability but I've been happy enough with it for the conversions I've done of movies from DVD. Predominatly I'll be plaing the MKV files on a computer or other device other than the BW. It's just the filesize compression that I'm...

brisguy79

Thanks netmask. I've updated Handbrake to the new version, although I was running the previous version having only installed the program a few weeks ago. I can't see how updating will affect the issue I am having though? Am I missing something?

brisguy79

Sorry for not replying sooner. I use a custom profile in Handbrake with the following settings: MKV Container Picture Tab: Anamorphic: Strict Cropping: Auto Video Tab: Video Codec - H.264 FPS: Same as source Variable Framerate Constant Quality RF19.5 Audio Tab: AC3 Passthru (preserves any 5.1 from D...

brisguy79

I have the free version of DVDFab (DVDfabHD?), so can only convert to ISO using it, much like DVDShrink.. No need for me to burn to DVD or have standard file length. I'm just trying to maintain reasonable quality of digital video (DVDs and BW recordings) whilst reducing as much as practicable the am...

brisguy79

Thanks for the repies. The settings from media info for the MKV file that is 5.3gB (source was 4.3GB ISO) are as follows. Thanks for the suggestion about the HAndbrake alternative. I did use the program initially when testing but went for the varied file size option in Handbrake as it seemed more lo...

brisguy79

Hopefully someone can help. I want to be able to convert recordings from my BW P1 to a format that allows for a much reduced file size and also a format that is playable from a USB drive either back through the BW, or on various computer equipment most likely using VLC player or similar. I've been a...

brisguy79

I'm still struggling with achieving what I want to do. I must admit I haven't had a chance to look into cleaning up TS files as was mentioned in a previous post. So basically AutoGK has been dealing with these. From what I can tell the TS files I have tested with don'thave errors in them though. I'v...

brisguy79

Why not plug the external HDD direct into your computer and use WizFX to change the file to TS format and then edit on your PC. I was just going to do what I'm used to. Doing it after the TS conversion, would I use ProjectX? If that's the case won't I have to demux/remux etc before then using AutoG...

brisguy79

Hopefully an easy question. Is it possible to edit a recording that is stored on an ext HDD using a BW P1? the recording was initially made with the P1, and has since been moved to the ext HDD. Just wanting to top/tail and remove some ads. Will this work if I then intend to make one TS file on the c...

brisguy79

Hi guys, Thought I'd post the end result. The recording couldn't be moved/copied to another folder or another source (ext HDD), nor could it be edited. Some extra good corruption going on it seems! Odd that it still played back without any issues though. Anyway, I decided I could live without it, so...

brisguy79

Hi guys, Thanks for all your help on this. I'll investigate projectX and do the editing on the PC once I've copied the file off. Must be some weird corruption that has happened in this particular instance. As was eluded to in one of your posts, I am indeed just trying to do some basic editing and th...

brisguy79

Hmmm. Definately no Lock on the file. HDD check didn't change anything. Copying to another folder on the HDD didn't work either. It won't play the file, and now I can't remove the copied file or the newly created folder. EPIC FAIL! :-) Message for trying to delete a portion of the original file can ...

brisguy79

nope.. not locked. just checked. I've never locked a file before, and couldn't lock it then (needs PIN and i couldn't put in an acceptable one of 4 digits).

I think i have upgraded the FW since the file was recorded (its several months old)... would that make a difference?

brisguy79

prl wrote:Did it fail on the first edit you tried, or after you'd done some other edits?
Does the recording still play correctly?

First time I've tried editing the file in question. I have tried after switching the unit off and on in case it was some basic bug.
The file still plays correctly though.

brisguy79

Hi, Trying to remove some ads, padded content etc from a recording on my P1. I normally do it on the unit before copying off, but this particulr recording doesn't want to cooperate. The error message that comes up is displayed in a box that is too small, so I can only see the red circle/cross of fai...

brisguy79

Yes, I agree with the cutting of adds with the BW being a bit hit and miss. will investigate ProjectX based on the recommendation.
What sort of compression and other settings to you use in AutoGK?

is the process and results the same for recordings taken from HD channels as SD channels?

brisguy79

AutoGK, but you will first have to run the TS file through MPEGStreamclip and convert to MPEG2 - that's very quick. Thanks. I have used AutoGK, but will give it another go with the settings you've suggested. Any reason why I have to use MPEG Streamclip? I can use the TS file directly in AutoGK, or ...

brisguy79

Rehash of this thread. I haven't been looking at this lately until the past couple of nights. I'm not happy with the results I'm getting, so am hoping someone has some info that will help. I'm using WizFX and freeware called "Super" to do a conversion. I'm trying to get recordings I want t...

brisguy79

prl wrote:Re-encode in a form that gives a better picture quality/compression tradeoff than MPEG2, for example MPEG4/H.264.

Awesome, thanks for the reply. Any suggestions for freeware that I should use to do this? from the BW files? It looks like it produces a unique file type?

brisguy79

Apologies if this has been covered, but I can't find the answer from searching. I've got a P1 and love it, but would be great if I could save/alter the recorded files that I want to keep long term, but with a smaller file size than the SD quality of about 2.5GB/hr. I want to be able to keep the file...

brisguy79

The menu text is most likely "Tuner2 Enable" or Tuner2 Enabled" Yep, that's the text. I still haven't seen it pop up again, but it had happened about 3 times within a couple of days when I first posted about it. I would then select the "all tuner" option and I'd get the &qu...

brisguy79

By the way, did you enable DCM (Dynamic Channel Management) in the SETUP menus? I don't think I've done this. I haven't altered any settings after upgrading the FW to 301. Is enabling DCM something I should do? I still haven't been able to replicate the menu again.. but will keep trying and post up...

brisguy79

Since upgrading a DP-P1 to FW 301 a couple of days ago, I have been getting a small pop up in the middle of the screen occasionally. I can't replicate it at the moment, but it has 2 options, something along the lines of "enable tuner 2" and "enable all tuners" as the options. I d...

brisguy79

Am having trouble updating my firmware on a DP-P1. Currently on version 247 and have upgraded a couple of times before. I download the firmware from the website, copy it to a USB drive from my computer, and then access the USB via the front port on the PVR. Both 280 and 301 firmware files try and v...

brisguy79

Am having trouble updating my firmware on a DP-P1. Currently on version 247 and have upgraded a couple of times before. I download the firmware from the website, copy it to a USB drive from my computer, and then access the USB via the front port on the PVR. Both 280 and 301 firmware files try and ve...

brisguy79

Hi Brisguy79, This is normal functionality. The FTA EPG is not stored on disk so the data is lost every time the Beyonwiz goes to standby mode. There is a wish list item for the data to be cached on disk so that it can be reloaded quickly when the Beyonwiz powers up. There is another wish list item...

brisguy79

Different problem, but still an EPG issue. I don't have an ICE subscription, and my P1 is not networked. I use the FTA EPG and have had various FW including the latest 235 version. The FTA EPG won't show information until a channel has been viewed. ie. If I turn on the BW and channel 9 is tuned in f...

brisguy79

... Interestinly enough, I've found that for the reconnection option, it is better not to press the red button to detach as I couldn't get it to be seen again without power cycling the BW. What worked for me was, with both devices on, revert to live TV, then you can just remove the USB/turn the Lac...

brisguy79

For those with the Lacie 500GB drive (and it seems there are a few of us!), I've done some testing over the weekend and found a work around for when the BW is on (P!, maybe someone with the S1 can try this and report back on success?) With the BW on, and on live TV (ie. not in file player screens), ...

brisguy79

There are 2 Lacie HDD in the Neil Poulton Range Yep, mine is the same as yours - USB only. Good to hear, although I would think they run the same configuration. I'll have a play around tonight and see if I can get mine doing what yours is doing fro mthe rear USB port. Might need a reformat of some ...

brisguy79

Hi Brisguy, I have a Lacie 500GB drive (same as yours, I think) and a P1. I can connect the Lacie to the P1 ( I use the rear USB port) after the P1 is powered up and the P1 sees the Lacie OK. In fact I can be on the file play page and then connect the Lacie and the P1 will see it. I'm still running...

brisguy79

Hi brisguy, good to see that we've come back on-topic again! :) Does the HDD have sort of access/activity LED? It wouldn't be a forum without hijackers :) The HDD has a light, but it's only related to power (on or off), but does flicker very slightly when the drive is being read/written to. I did s...

brisguy79

I have just tried copying files from the internal HDD to my external HDD, and this works, so the formatting (last done via the BW) has worked. I can copy to, and view files already on, my ext HDD. However, the issue about having to have the BW off before turning on the ext HDD still remains as alway...

brisguy79

Hi Brisguy79, How is the disk formatted? Perhaps there is an issue with the Beyonwiz understanding or coping with the disk format structure. I had the disk about 5 days prior to getting the P1, so formatted it so it was partitioned (linux and other systems as opposed to purely windows), thinking th...

brisguy79

So do people think I have a problem with any of my equipment, or is it more likely to be a quirky bug between Lacie and BW? Since they talk to each other if a certain order of events are followed then it doesn't make sense why they shouldn't talk the rest of the time (ie. when the BW is on and then ...

brisguy79

I don't have that drive, but this isn't my experience. If you power up the drive once the wiz is powered up, all you need to do is go into the USB fileplayer menu and it should be there? Have you tried the "detach drive" option in that menu list, and power cycle the drive? Regards I haven...

brisguy79

I have a P1 and a Lacie external HDD (500GB). http://www.lacie.com/au/products/product.htm?pid=11014. I use the Ext HDD for taking avi files from my PC to view on my TV via the BW. Works fine, except that for the drive to be seen it has to be powered up before the BW is powered. This is a bit of a p...

brisguy79

Okay, Just at my parents place about 1km from my own. They just use an internal aerial on top of the TV. Have scanned in all channels successfully, so it's not the PVR. Did the signal strength investigation as per PRL's earlier post, and am not getting a yellow bar but a black one on the channel for...

brisguy79

In any case, Brisguy79 can only troubleshoot from the wall plate to the BW, and even then not very well; could try another STB if one is available, or see if any other residents have digital STBs and ok reception. Otherwise the only option may be to get a professional installer in. I agree that Bri...

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