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steview
11-01-2006, 09:33 PM
I have converted an mpeg to a REC file, but when I try and play on my Topfield 5800, all I get is a blank dark screen, and then playback stops.Anybody have any ideas? I am using the latest version VRD.
DanR
11-02-2006, 03:42 AM
What type of topfield do you have?

What country are you in?

Did you set the .rec type for Topfield 5800?
steview
11-04-2006, 12:15 AM
Topfield 5800
UK
Yes
Privateofcourse
11-04-2006, 03:13 PM
I have converted an mpeg to a REC file

Was this originally a Topfield recording? Or was it an mpeg sourced from elsewhere? That is, did you d/l the mpeg? Transcode a movie clip to mpeg? etc.?

If it isn't an original topfield recording, try using SUPER ( http://www.videohelp.com/tools?tool=SUPER_1 )to convert it to mpegII first. Remember to set Scaling to 720x576, aspect ratio to either 4x3, or 16x9, Sampling Frequency to 48000, and channels to 2. Bitrate at around 160.

Then convert to .rec with VRD. Works every time for me.
steview
11-09-2006, 11:56 PM
Ok thanks I will try this and let you know how I got on
steview
11-11-2006, 12:29 AM
Was this originally a Topfield recording? Or was it an mpeg sourced from elsewhere? That is, did you d/l the mpeg? Transcode a movie clip to mpeg? etc.?

If it isn't an original topfield recording, try using SUPER ( http://www.videohelp.com/tools?tool=SUPER_1 )to convert it to mpegII first. Remember to set Scaling to 720x576, aspect ratio to either 4x3, or 16x9, Sampling Frequency to 48000, and channels to 2. Bitrate at around 160.

Then convert to .rec with VRD. Works every time for me.
I have tried this but it still does not work??