Timer record TV directly into .wmv?
TV ClubHouse: Archive: All Things Technical for BB 2003 (computer stuff):
Timer record TV directly into .wmv?
Naja | Saturday, September 20, 2003 - 08:07 am     This has been on my mind for a year. Right now if I want to record a TV show in .wmv format, I have to be here, manually choose the tv tuner as the video capture source in Movie Maker 2, re-choose all the settings, and be here to hit "stop" and save. Is there any way to do it automatically with a timer and saved settings? It's just so time consuming converting the mpegs from WinDVR into .wmv like I do now for the things I end up wanting to save. Thanks for any suggestions. (XP home) |
Naja | Tuesday, September 23, 2003 - 09:34 am     Oh please let some knowledgeable techies see this. I found a program that seems to do everything I ask. Only after I download, install, and try to open it, it gives me the message that I need to install Windows Media Encoder 7.1..Well I already have a later version of Windows Media Encoder. I don't understand the inner workings of most of this stuff, so I don't know if it will replace my later current encoder or if it means I will have 2 versions of the encoder. And also, it says it uses the same program guide as my WinDVR that uses cookie recognition to get to your personal listings and settings to program your timed recordings. Am I going to have all kinds of conflictions if I do this all the way? http://download.com.com/3000-2016-10128867.html?part=105554&subj=dlpage&tag=button XP, WMP9, Movie maker 2, everything up to date. I am not sure what other info I should include. Thank you for any help. |
Spygirl | Tuesday, September 23, 2003 - 11:44 am     Naja, I wish I could help, but I can't even seem to set my VCR for the correct time, much less anything like this. But, I hope someone can help you! |
Draheid | Tuesday, September 23, 2003 - 12:37 pm     Naja: The new program you have downloaded (MsDVR) specifically states that it can NOT use Media Encoder 9. Microsoft does say on their support page for older versions that you can have multiple versions installed at the same time. My suggestion in any case would be to make certain you create a restore point before installing any of these programs in case you have problems with them. The publisher of MsDVR maintains a website here: MsDVR 2000 by Maksil where you can find the Encoder 7 software as well as many additional helpful pages of information about the program. Be sure to read this though: A note before installing Windows Media Player 9 (WMP9) at their site. Hope this helps. |
Naja | Tuesday, September 23, 2003 - 04:51 pm     I'm back Thank you, Draheid. I am sharpest minded in the morning so that is when I will attempt this in case I end up with problems. I will report back if I ended up having conflictions or other problems. I just went and made my restore point. and Spygirl, once you get one of these things installed, it's sort of funny because it's easier to program these to record than it is to program a vcr...LOL..You just go to your tv listings page and click the red dot next to your show and that's it! |
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