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netwerk23
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16. October 2009 @ 13:11 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hello!
We have an HVR1600 and need a recommendation on some simple software to encode MPGs. We want to use the card to create DVD backups of important government meetings, but not directly to DVD, to MPG first. I can handle the DVD part later.

Ideally, this software would be:
1. Able to record via MPG hardware encoder on the HVR 1600 in DVD-quality
2. Able to automatically break the recordings into 4.7GB files on a specific drive
3. Able to run continuously until stopped
4. Simple to use, as in, a large green "Start" button and a large red 'Stop' one
5. Free or cheap

Can anyone recommend any software that might work? I've looked at the WinTV application, and the only thing it doesn't do is split files. It's also a little cumbersome.
Great forums too, lots of helpful information!
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olyteddy
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17. October 2009 @ 23:53 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I have a PVR USB2 and really haven't found any software that works as well with it as WinTV (which isn't saying much). A possible work around for the file splitting would be to use the scheduler and set up a series of 2 hour recordings.
netwerk23
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19. October 2009 @ 07:53 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Yeah, I was thinking about going with the Scheduler. It works ok, it's just not very 'professional'.

I can easily have the staff start and stop the recording on WinTV, but this results in a giant MPG. Can you recommend a simple way to cut that into ~4.7GB files for DVD? Searching google for 'free mpg split utility' results in a lot of junk.
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30. October 2009 @ 05:10 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
4.7GB is too big, just FYI.
The most that fits on a DVD is 4.38GB.
The "4.7GB" on the blank DVD packaging uses the wrong number base.

You're supposed to measure by 1024, not 1000.
Well-known problem.
For more information on blank DVD-R formats and sizes click here.

Blank DVD Media Guides: http://www.digitalfaq.com/guides/media/
Blank DVD Media Review: http://www.digitalfaq.com/reviews/dvd-media.htm
If you want my advice, PM me with a link to your post.
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netwerk23
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31. October 2009 @ 11:18 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
OK, 4.3GB. Any helpful software suggestions?
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