Re: remote DVB watching ?

[Michael Holzt <kju@fqdn.org>]

> > Do you think it would be possible to convert a pva stream to mpeg2 
> > in real time?
> Yes, definitely.
> There is no de- or re-compression involved.

I hat a mail conversation with Marcus Metzler about this. The problem
seems to be, that the pva is missing some parameters which are needed
for recreating a correct mpg-file. 

Btw: Technotrends Converter for Windows doesn't create correct mpg-files
as well. The resulting files can be played on Windows Media Player but
not on for example my DVD-Decoding-Card. I asked Technotrend if they would
donate the Source under the GPL however but with no reaction yet.


> > what about getting real mpeg2 output right out of the card?
> That would definitely be the best solution.
> I do not think there is any need for the PVA format at all.

Afaik it is a firmware restriction, so it is the only way right now
until Technotrend changes their firmware.

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Greetings
Michael