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07-03-2012, 05:52 PM
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Tivo Decoder GUI and Tivo Premiere Elite Problem
When using Tivo Decoder GUI and Tivo Premiere Elite unit and Tivo Desktop Software my problem is when I click ‘Decode’… Instantly I receive an error from windows stating “this program is not responding” then it says “tivodecode.exe” has stopped working, Close Program.
Have I set something up wrong?! There is a file in the output folder with 0 bytes so its at least working for a second!
THIS DID NOT HELP:
Are you using a TiVo Premiere and TiVo Desktop to transfer the video to your PC? I recently purchased a TiVo Premiere and have discovered an incompatibility with TiVo Decoder. If you are using a TiVo Premiere, then you have to uncheck the “Use the fastest method available” for file transfer speed in TiVo Desktop when transferring video from your TiVo Premiere to your PC.
If you have it checked then TiVo Decoder will abort with an error when attempting to convert the TiVo file to a standard MPEG2 file. If you have it unchecked then TiVo Decoder will be able to process the TiVo file.
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07-03-2012, 07:53 PM
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Did you input your Media Access Key into TivoDecode or any other program involved with .tivo files.
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07-04-2012, 06:11 AM
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Yes, I did. I also own a Tivo Pioneer 810H which doesn't have this problem with its files crashing when using the decoder.
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07-04-2012, 06:36 AM
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CPU may be a bit slow with Tivodecode running and decoding. It may say 'its not responding', but it may be too busy processing and closing the Tivodecode would interrupt it. It can take a while depending on the size.
"fastest method" will transfer in .ts (transport stream) format which Tivodecode does not like, only .ps (program stream) will work.
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07-04-2012, 09:25 AM
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Is anyone successfully using Tivo Decoder GUI and Tivo Premiere Elite? If so, what version of TDG are you using?
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07-04-2012, 01:12 PM
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In your initial post, you said "THIS DID NOT HELP". Does that mean you have examined the settings of TiVo Desktop and unchecked "use fastest method" if it was checked? And downloaded again any files you downloaded while that option was set?
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07-05-2012, 11:16 AM
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Yes lpwcomp, I did just that. I thought that was obvious. I showed that "THIS DID NOT HELP" because it was a post by another which sounds like a fix but it's not.
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07-05-2012, 12:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DennisTheMenace7
Yes lpwcomp, I did just that. I thought that was obvious. I showed that "THIS DID NOT HELP" because it was a post by another which sounds like a fix but it's not.
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It's usually best not to assume anything. In this case, your snippy attitude has forced me to assume you "obviously" know what you are doing, and don't really need anyone's assistance, and so I will leave you to it. 
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07-05-2012, 01:08 PM
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Sorry lpwcomp that your feelings got hurt. I had no idea you were so sensitive. Don't read so deep into what others write. I only meant that it would be understood that I tired what I posted so please don't bother going down that road.
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07-05-2012, 02:17 PM
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Just the facts ma'am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lpwcomp
It's usually best not to assume anything. In this case, your snippy attitude has forced me to assume you "obviously" know what you are doing, and don't really need anyone's assistance, and so I will leave you to it. |
thank you
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07-05-2012, 03:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by scandia101
thank you
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You're welcome?
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07-06-2012, 03:33 PM
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You have to download programs as Program Streams to get TiVo Decode GUI to work. By default TiVo desktop uses the newer Transport Stream format for .tivo files downloaded from a Premiere. However tivodecode does not work properly with TS files. (there is a patch that adds support, but it's not 100% so it's not included in the default build)
If you download files via TiVo Desktop you need to go to File->Preferences and uncheck the "Use fastest method when transferring" option. If you use the web interface then you need to select the PS link.
However this will only work for files you still have on your TiVo that you can redownload.
Alternatively you can use something like DirectShow Dump and simply rename the files that come out of it to .ts instead of .mpg. Or you could use VideoReDo to save to whatever format you want, it support both PS and TS TiVo files just fine. 
Dan
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07-11-2012, 05:59 AM
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Thanks Dan203 it worked! I unchecked "Use fastest method when transferring" option" and redownloaded a file. TIVO Decode GUI did not crash. Thanks for your help!
Last edited by DennisTheMenace7 : 07-11-2012 at 06:15 AM.
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07-11-2012, 12:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DennisTheMenace7
Thanks Dan203 it worked! I unchecked "Use fastest method when transferring" option" and redownloaded a file. TIVO Decode GUI did not crash. Thanks for your help!
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Amazing! So why did you sarcastically respond "Yes lpwcomp, I did just that. I thought that was obvious." when I asked if you had done the very same thing?
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07-12-2012, 04:00 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lpwcomp
Amazing! So why did you sarcastically respond "Yes lpwcomp, I did just that. I thought that was obvious." when I asked if you had done the very same thing?
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What a wise ass comment
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07-12-2012, 04:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by philw1776
What a wise ass comment
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Yet an extremely valid one.
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07-12-2012, 05:07 PM
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I think the reason it didn't work is because he didn't realize he had to redownload the files. He thought simply changing the option would have an effect on the files he already had. The original instructions don't make that 100% clear.
Dan
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07-12-2012, 06:36 PM
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Dan203 is correct I had no idea I had to download the files again. Simply changing the option would have no effect on the files I already had. The original instructions don't make that 100% clear. I hope this help others. Please people don't get your shorts soiled. Clarity is the key. Dan203 is the man!
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07-12-2012, 06:43 PM
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Sorry lpwcomp
lpwcomp I owe you an apology. You were correct and I was wrong. Sorry about that.
You did say "And downloaded again any files you downloaded while that option was set?"
Hats off to lpwcomp. He was correct on all counts. I need to slow down. THANK YOU lpwcomp!
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07-12-2012, 07:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DennisTheMenace7
lpwcomp I owe you an apology. You were correct and I was wrong. Sorry about that.
You did say "And downloaded again any files you downloaded while that option was set?"
Hats off to lpwcomp. He was correct on all counts. I need to slow down. THANK YOU lpwcomp!
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No problem. Water. Bridge. Just glad everything is working for you now.
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