Problem with DVB-T plugin / MPEG files with VS9

[BarryJV]

I have downloaded and installed the DVB-T plugin, but I cannot read digital video files. I'm using a Humax PVR9200T digital recorder and transfering the files from that to te PC via the USB connection. The files are recorded with no suffix, but I added the suffix .mpg and they play using a standard mpeg2 codec (as you would expect).

When I try to open the file I get the following error message:

Unable to open file
[filename.mpg].

File format mismatch.

[16803:1:2]

Where filename.mpg is the name of the file I'm trying to open. Has anyone else seen this error? I've tried using the standard file-add to library method and also 'recover DVB video' as the method of opening the file. I've tried using the demo version of Movie factory 2 and that opens the files without problem, suggesting that the DVB plugin might not even be required. What's going on?

According to Movie factory the file format is:

MPEG-2 Video, Field B
79,375 Frames
24 bits, 720x576, 16 : 9
25 Frames per second
8000kbps

MPEG Audio layer 2 Files
152,400,000 Samples
48000 Hz, 16 bit, stereo
256 kbps

[Ken Berry]

I have only just found out what the DVB-T plug-in is and does. Needless to say, I don't have a digital recorder or PC card.

When you say you transfer the files to the PC via USB, I assume you are just using Windows' file transfer to transfer them to a folder on your PC? And when you say they have no 'suffix' or extension, do you have Windows Explorer/My Computer enabled to show ALL extensions, or to hide the common ones, which I think includes mpg? It could be that by adding an extension, you end up with a file named XXXX.mpg.mpg and this could be confusing Video Studio when you then try to open them in it...

[BarryJV]

I am using windows file transfer, as you said.

I do have windows enabled to show all extensions. The filename is in the format name.time.dtv.mpg, but I have tried renaming it to nametimedtv.mpg (i.e. removing the dots in the name) and it makes no difference.

There's no way to remove the DVB plug-in so I can't test it, but I'm now more sure that this is some sort of codec fault rather than a DVB fault.

Do you have any idea where I can find out what:

File format mismatch.

[16803:1:2]

means?

A search through the forum finds this:
http://phpbb.ulead.com.tw/EN/viewtopic.php?t=3508

but it looks like this poor guy's question was never answered.

Thanks.

[maddrummer3301]

Some of those DVB cards record in a streaming format.

There is a program called pvastrumento that converts them to the correct
mpeg program stream.

http://www.offeryn.de/index.html


Download the program here:
http://www.offeryn.de/dv.htm

MD

[BarryJV]

Thanks for the tip, I'll try that and see if it works.

However, I still think that VS 9 should read this file without needing an external recoder, so I'm going to pursue the matter with ULead. If I find anything out I'll post it here, also, if anyone else knows anything, please post it here if possible.

[tyamada]

Ulead Programs won't read files created by other DVB format or HDV format.

I have a Dvico HD TV tuner/capture card, when I capture from the tuner I end up with a file with an extension of .tp. If I try to open the file with any of the Ulead programs Video Studio or Media Studio Pro, any of the latest versions, my computer locks up. I have never gotten an error message just program not responding if I check the task manager.

I used a program from http://womble.com/products/ either one will work, to convert my video to something that Ulead can import.

The Womble programs can do most of what VS9 can do but, it does it faster.
You can download a 30 trial version that works fine.

[BarryJV]

Ulead Programs won't read files created by other DVB format or HDV format.

That's the funny thing, Movie factory will import this file. It's 'as broadcast', in other words, standard MPEG2 format. ULead's codec for Videostudio is obviously different and apparently inferior to the one they use for Movie factory.

At the moment I can't get them to reply to my e.mails, has anyone got an e.mail address that they respond to?

[Ken Green]

I have a Dvico HD TV tuner/capture card, when I capture from the tuner I end up with a file with an extension of .tp.

I was wondering if there is any particular reason that you capture HDTV in .TP format. Fusion's configuration does allow capture in MPEG.

That said, HDTV MPEG captured with DD2CH audio on my PC and I have silent movies when loaded into VS9. Properties indicating Audio type: none.
Windows media player has no problem with the clips neither does Womble, identifying audio as AC3.

Perhaps you have had similar problems hence the .TP format capture. Could you advise.
cheers,

[tyamada]

I capture In HDTV which gives me .tp file format, if i use native mpeg I don't get High Definition video.

I use womble to convert the files to a format that can be used by Media Studio Pro 8 to convert them to .m2t files for export to a D-VHS High Definition Recorder. Womble does recognize audio as AC-3.

I tried to use Ulead products to import .tp files but when I try to open the files my programs will lock up (VS9 and MSP8).

I had to experiment with Womble to get it to create a file I could use in Ulead products. I hope they create a plugin so we can use .tp files without conversion.

[Ken Green]

I capture In HDTV which gives me .tp file format, if i use native mpeg I don't get High Definition video.

On my system: HDTV: .TP record - video MPEG-2 (1440 x 1080). Audio - DD2CH.
VS9 will not load .TP format at all. Womble loads .TP fine and if saved as MPEG-2 Program file, file loads into VS9 no problems.
It's only when loading HD MPEG/DD2CH clips directly into VS9 I have no audio.
There would appear to be a difference between Dolby AC-3, DD2CH as transmitted via HDTV and the Dolby Digital stereo format recognised by
VS9.
So far, no other players or editors I have tried have had this problem with HDTV DD2CH.
cheers,

[tyamada]

Ken Green wrote:
On my system: HDTV: .TP record - video MPEG-2 (1440 x 1080). Audio - DD2CH.

My Video Properties are 1920X1080, MPEG-2 Transport, Dolby AC-3.
I know there is a difference in our software because your is DVB-T and mine is ATSC.

However, as stated my Ulead programs lockup when I try to load .tp files.

[Ken Green]

I know there is a difference.........

I'm obliged for your input.
cheers,

[Simon101]

That's the funny thing, Movie factory will import this file. It's 'as broadcast', in other words, standard MPEG2 format. ULead's codec for Videostudio is obviously different and apparently inferior to the one they use for Movie factory.

At the moment I can't get them to reply to my e.mails, has anyone got an e.mail address that they respond to?

I also have this problem when trying to read files from my Humax 9200. I still have VS8 installed on my pc. That will read the DVB files from the PVR, whereas VS9 will not (same mismatch error as you).

What I would like is a simple piece of software that will enable me to backup my PCR recordings to DVD and will allow me to select which audio track to use - VS8 sometimes takes the wrong one.

I know that there are various tools like Project X to pre-process the files, but I really think that I should be able to do something simply in one step without messing about. I like video studio and don't really want to install numerous different bits of software. Does anyone know any simple software I could use, or better still, a solution for VS9?