Temporarily disable the software firewall on your PC and see if that clears it up.
Trouble transfering from PC to TiVo.
I have 7.2 on the TiVo.
2.2 on the PC.
XP pro sp2
When I go into now playing I see the PC and all the shows, but when I try to transfer I keep getting a file not found error. Any thoughts?
2.2 on the PC.
XP pro sp2
When I go into now playing I see the PC and all the shows, but when I try to transfer I keep getting a file not found error. Any thoughts?
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Turning off the fairewall makes no difference
My only other suggestions then relate to the type of files you're using... Try working with .tivo files first to ensure the function is working. Some of my .mpegs don't start to transfer or complete transferring. Some research in other threads suggest the audio and/or bitrate could impact Tivo's ability to handle certain files.
Looks like that was the problem.... Thanks.
Yea, what he says.davezatz said:My only other suggestions then relate to the type of files you're using... Try working with .tivo files first to ensure the function is working. Some of my .mpegs don't start to transfer or complete transferring. Some research in other threads suggest the audio and/or bitrate could impact Tivo's ability to handle certain files.
If you don't have a .tivo file on your pc, send a short one from the TiVo to the pc then back again. Assuming it transfers both ways ok, then you can go on to testing with outside source .mpg's.
Work & test with small files as much as you can FandL.
Some work, some don't. I haven't done any serious testing yet but . . .
some of my problem mpegs I have gotten to transfer to the TiVo if I demux/remux them.
davezatz, I'm not sure if resolution / bitrate / audio specs are going to turn out to be the problem with "some work, some don't". It may be something else in the headers.
I have tons of .mpg's on my pc drive transferred from ReplayTV. These have a success rate of less than 50% going to TiVo (but these mpegs are not very compliant anyway).
DVD rips, .VOB file re-names, & captures from a Pinnacle PCTV Deluxe I have seem to be successful most of the time.
Im having same problem as the op
i have same setup
have sent a small .tivo file from tivo to pc and back but cannot send converted mpeg2 from avi to tivo unit, any ideas?
Summary:
Duration: 01:29:07
Bit rate: 2200kbps
Video:
Format: mpeg2video
Size: 640x480
Frame rate: 29.97fps
Audio:
Format: mp2
Bit rate: 192kbps
Sample rate: 44100Hz
Channels: Mono
using imTOO AVI MPEG converter
i have same setup
have sent a small .tivo file from tivo to pc and back but cannot send converted mpeg2 from avi to tivo unit, any ideas?
Summary:
Duration: 01:29:07
Bit rate: 2200kbps
Video:
Format: mpeg2video
Size: 640x480
Frame rate: 29.97fps
Audio:
Format: mp2
Bit rate: 192kbps
Sample rate: 44100Hz
Channels: Mono
using imTOO AVI MPEG converter
TiVo lists the official specs that are acceptable at this URL:
http://customersupport.tivo.com/knowbase/root/public/tv251080.htm
640X480 is not a supported resolution.
Any files I have converted to these specs seem to transfer just fine.
http://customersupport.tivo.com/knowbase/root/public/tv251080.htm
640X480 is not a supported resolution.
Any files I have converted to these specs seem to transfer just fine.
Good to know. Thanks.
So it gives a file not found error because I had it at 640 x 480?
Same thing here...
I can get all the .tivo's to go back and forth, but not a single .mpg file will transfer (thus far)....
sigh.
I can get all the .tivo's to go back and forth, but not a single .mpg file will transfer (thus far)....
sigh.
Yeah, the file not found error really doesn't always mean file not found... You'll also get it when attepting a transfer of an incompatble file.Max_Power said:So it gives a file not found error because I had it at 640 x 480?
Drew
well i re-encoded and it still gives the ol' file not found error
Summary:
Duration: 01:29:08
Bit rate: 2200kbps
Video:
Format: mpeg2video
Size: 704x480
Frame rate: 29.97fps
Audio:
Format: mp2
Bit rate: 192kbps
Sample rate: 44100Hz
Channels: Mono
any more ideas? am able to transfer back and forth as well as stream music
Summary:
Duration: 01:29:08
Bit rate: 2200kbps
Video:
Format: mpeg2video
Size: 704x480
Frame rate: 29.97fps
Audio:
Format: mp2
Bit rate: 192kbps
Sample rate: 44100Hz
Channels: Mono
any more ideas? am able to transfer back and forth as well as stream music
Your audio rate could be the problem. The file not found message seems to be a catch all.
Once I have recoded to one of TiVo's approved formats, I have had no problems.
I can tell you Nero, does not export a compatible file.
Once I have recoded to one of TiVo's approved formats, I have had no problems.
I can tell you Nero, does not export a compatible file.
Why do you say that? I'm getting the same error of file not found (doesn't even begin transfer). Also, the Tivo it doesn't show the duration of teh file - but it plays perfectly on my computer.I can tell you Nero, does not export a compatible file.
I followed the specs exactly as on the Tivo site for supported formats, even reimported the mpg into Nero to ensure it met those standards. The only files that will transfer and\or play are .tivo files.
any suggestions?
I just got home media setup and have sucessfully transferred files from my TiVo to my PC. From this thread, it seems there is a way to transfer from PC to TiVo. Is there a FAQ or some such that will help me get started on this?
Any information would be appreciated.
Any information would be appreciated.
There are a few other threads on the forum documenting some of the features and tools to use. I also started a faq/tutorial at www.zatznotfunny.com/gtt.htm.
Thanks.
I'll try it out when I get home tonight.
I'll try it out when I get home tonight.
I was able to get an MPG to transfer, but I did have to re-encode it.
Since I'm at work, I don't remember the exact size I used, but it definately seemed to be the resolution that was causing the error.
I know it's a new feature, and the tivo even warns you that certain files may have problems with transfer and/or playback but a file was not found error is really a horrible catch all message, jeez... even something like an unspefied error has occured would be better then being told something concrete that is wrong.
SO, now I guess I need to figure out what the best and fastest transcoder (and settings!) is out there cause this is a feature I have been waiting for for a LONG time, and it's fantastic to have it.
Since I'm at work, I don't remember the exact size I used, but it definately seemed to be the resolution that was causing the error.
I know it's a new feature, and the tivo even warns you that certain files may have problems with transfer and/or playback but a file was not found error is really a horrible catch all message, jeez... even something like an unspefied error has occured would be better then being told something concrete that is wrong.
SO, now I guess I need to figure out what the best and fastest transcoder (and settings!) is out there cause this is a feature I have been waiting for for a LONG time, and it's fantastic to have it.
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