Converting .TSV files (from Freeview Usb PVR)

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mikenzb

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#119459 1-Jun-2013 22:06

Just wondering would anyone know how to convert the .tsv files to .avi or something similar, From the Freeview box.

Tried recording a show from my Freeview box (On to a usb) and it turned out ok and also plays on the box but I want to convert it over so I can edit the ads out plus watch on my pc while I’m at it.

I tried doing a Google search and found no leads what so ever, so anyone got any ideas?

PS. Also doesn't want to play on VLC nor trying to import into Handbrake.

farcus

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#829449 1-Jun-2013 22:40

.tsv is just a container for the video.
If it is from terrestrial freeview it is probably h264
It should play in VLC without problem with the .tsv container

see if it will play in smplayer

try avidemux to remux into a different container or edit / re-encode

if it wont play or load in either of those your Freeview box is probably saving the files in some strange proprietary format.

mikenzb

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#829485 2-Jun-2013 00:16

It's getting stuck on indexing when I try to open in avidemux. Then not responding... :-\

grant_k

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#829489 2-Jun-2013 01:00

It seems to me that your Freeview box may be encrypting the files, as is required under the "Freeview Approved" regime, to prevent copying between devices.

My Vu+ Duo also produces .TS files which are H264 encoded, but VLC and WMP both play the files without any drama.

sonyxperiageek

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#829508 2-Jun-2013 09:03

So have you tried VLC player OP?

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JimmyH

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#829554 2-Jun-2013 11:26

Some more information would be useful:
- what is the make/model of the box?
- is it a Freeview approved unit?
- are you recording satellite or terrestrial
- is the channel/show in question HD?

Are all bits of information that would aid people in trying to help you.

dontpanic42

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#829572 2-Jun-2013 11:41

Perhaps posting the details that MediaInfo Lite reports from a file could be helpful as well.

http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/MediaInfo-Lite/1183386892/1

MyFriendAutism

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#829590 2-Jun-2013 12:32

If it isn't an encrypted file then Handbrake(mkv) or HDConvertToX(mkv/avi) will both do a great job.

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mikenzb

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#829606 2-Jun-2013 13:01

Alrightie then, well..
The make and model is: Loranz, LZ0031STB-USB
It is a Freeview approved unit.
Recording by Terrestrial.
Tried with HD and doesnt work in VLC, Also tried is SD and I can hear bits of the audio only in VLC.

It does play on the freeview box its self but like I said I want to convert it over so I can edit out the ads.

mikenzb

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#829614 2-Jun-2013 13:18

Here's the MediaInfo Lite reports, 1 for Hd and 1 for SD.

Here are the links for the logs, Quite long so I put them on Pastebin.
HD: http://pastebin.com/uqB9dHWb
SD: http://pastebin.com/MfuBuRtz

dontpanic42

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#829615 2-Jun-2013 13:25

Download the free trial of TS Doctor and see if that spits out a .TS file that will play in VLC. :)

http://www.cypheros.de/tsdoctor_e.html

B1GGLZ

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#829666 2-Jun-2013 15:28

You could try VideoReDo V4.
It handles .ts (Hauppage recorded) and .tts (Panasonic recorded) OK.
I don't know about .tsv as I don't have a .tsv file and have never seen one.
They do a 15 day free trial so you could download it and try.

Behodar

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#829694 2-Jun-2013 16:41

MPEG Streamclip may be able to open it too. I don't know whether the Windows version is as good as the Mac one but you could give it a go.

JimmyH

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#829817 2-Jun-2013 22:10

Given that the Loranz is a fairly new model, it's Freeview approved, and you are using terrestrial (=HD) feeds, then I think you are probably out of luck.

I suspect that the issue you have to deal with isn't finding software that will cope with and convert FV terrestrial signals, despite the fairly rare (HE-AAC LATM) audio codec they use, that's pretty straightforward. Rather, to gain the FV approval, they are forced to encrypt the recordings in a way that ties them to the unit you recorded them on. If this is the case, the encryption means you have hit a dead end. Options are essentially:

- give up
- buy a different unapproved (= non-crippled) FV box, or
- go the PC route.

There are more esoteric options that would work, such as capturing the output of the box to a PC using an HDCP stripper, but the ones above are the simplest.