[ExtractStream] Question about mfs_extract and tystreams

[Roger Merchberger]

--- pokemonrdobh <pokemonrdobh@y...> wrote:
> This is at least related so don't flame me yet. I'm using a Philips
> 
> DSR6000 @ software release 2.0.1. I've used mfs_export to extract
> out 
> a stream. I've tried to use tools like tyconvert, convertstreams
> and 
> the like and haven't had much sucess.

To give you a hand, we need more info. Some info may not be
necessary, but might be helpful for advice.

Things that are nice, but not totally necessary:
Extracting computer speed/ram

Extremely helpful:
Extracting computer Operating System

Needed:
You say "tools like..." - Exactly what tools did you use, and what
error messages (if any) were displayed.

"and the like..." Did you try sendstream / splitstream? If so, what
were the results. If not, give them a try. Different tools seem to
like different streams from different machines. Sendstream works
great WRT my "40Gig" Philips HDR212 but seems to barf on some Sony
streams... etc.

> If there a utility that can 
> strip out the tystream info and leave me with a mpeg2 stream of
> audio 
> and video data ?

That would be splitstream, if you're looking for *seperate* audio &
video stream files (.m2v & .m2a). Check out my links at:
http://www.30below.com/~zmerch/tivo/index.cfm

you might find some other advice/software/stuff there that can help.

> There has been some discussion and some code 
> developed @ dealdatabase forms but the discussion has died down and
> I 
> fear the members have collectivly been hit by a bus. Any ideas on a
> 
> conversion tool like this ?

I doubt that all of the members were sucked into the same black hole
-- but now does seem to be a good time for employment-based overtime
to help pay for the Christmas credit card bills that will be arriving
shortly -- maybe most of the folks involved have little spare time
right now?

My Xmas is paid for (as are my credit card bills, thanks to my new
house payment & financing) but I now have a 120-year-old 3-story
house to completely rewire, insulate & ultimately move into - my
spare time is a wee bit in short supply myself... ;-)

[[Where am I getting this free time? I'm too darned tired to work on
the house after my 14-hour workday... ;-) ]]
Post some more info, and I'm sure you'll find more than a few folks
willing to help.

Thanks!
Roger "Merch" Merchberger

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