I have Tivo plus desktop and a SanDisk Sansa e260. I am trying to put a tv show that I transfered on to my computer, on to my Sansa. However, I can's get the file to convert to something recognizable. I have transfered the file from Tivo as a MP4 with no luck and I have used the included file converter softeware that came with my Sansa with no luck. Any suggestions?
2006-11-30 17:34:21 · 2 answers · asked by Jeff D 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TiVO & DVRs
This will not work unless you find a way to strip the Tivo encoding and password protection. There has never been a reliable way to do this. Tivo is a password protected AVI file. The reason why Tivo did this is because they would get sued, if they didn't password protected and you could pass it to your friends or other medias. It's not illegal, if you use it for personal usage. So, that is why Tivo allows you to transfer to and from the computer.
2006-11-30 18:10:54 · answer #1 · answered by techman2000 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try using videoReDo Plus. http://www.VideoReDo.com
It's free for up to a 30 minute show. To do a show longer than that you'll have to buy a full version. If you are trying to get the file to an Ipod, you can upgrade the Tivo Desktop software for $25 or so and it will do all the work for you.
You could also try TV Harmony’s AutoPilot. There are a few others, I've only had experience with Videoredo. Either way you'll need to have your TiVo connected to your home network.
2006-11-30 20:15:07 · answer #2 · answered by Tiny Tim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋