Convert HD MPEG to SD DVD

[Poppa Bear]

I'm not sure if this is the right category in which to post this thread, or even the correct forum, but here goes.

I'm using a Topfield HD 7100 PVRt to download free to air TV programs. Once a program is downloaded, I have the option to transfer the file to my PC using an etherenet connection or external hard drive.

Does anyone know of a simple one-shot software program that can convert a High Definition MPEG TV program to a Standard Definition format that can be burned to a DVD disc?

I have already tried Win Media player/burn option, Super, DVD Decrypter and Shrink; but none of these recognise the file format of the TV recorded program.

Panasonic put out a twin tuner HD PVR, model DMR-XW300 which has the DVD burner incorporated into the machine with the necessary software to convert HD to SD and burn to DVD; so the software must exist.

Any help would be very much appreciated.

 

[gguerra]

You did not mention what format the source file is.. Nevertheless ConvertxtoDVD should handle it, I have converted both .ts and .mkv to DVD

 

[Poppa Bear]

Thanks gguerra,

Will give that a go. The only reference I have to the format of the source file is as stated in the original post. That is, MPEG high definition from a TV free-to-air broadcast.

 

[gguerra]

What is the file name? what extension does it have? that will tell you the format.. There are other ways as well

 

[Poppa Bear]

Tried VSO ConvertxtoDVD and it worked a treat. I thought the sound hadn't copied because when I played it on Win Media player 11 it had no sound. Put the burnt DVD into my LG Home Theatre and it played perfectly with sound.

Thanks gguerra, vey grateful. :wave:

ps All the file had on it was MPEG. I right clicked and went to properties and it didn't show any further detail than that.