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Mac Tips: Sync TV Shows (Tivo files) to iPad 4 for playing smoothly

Aug15
2013 Leave a Comment Written by admin

In the following guide I would like to share with you how to get your TiVo recordings ready for iPad 4(iPad Wi-Fi +3G). In order to enjoy TiVo recordings on iPad, you got to transfer TiVo to your Mac and then convert the TiVo files to iPad compatible formats.

1. Transfer TiVo recordings to Mac (or MacBook)
Once you’ve recorded your favorite shows on your TiVo box, you can transfer them to your Mac with certain software as long as your TiVo box is connected to your home network. Although the TiVo Desktop software for the Mac (supplied by TiVo) does not allow user to transfer TiVo recordings to Mac, there are other freeware can accomplish this task, like the TiVoDecode Manager. Run the app, enter your TiVo’s IP address in the TiVo IP Address box. Next click the Prefs button in the lower-right corner. Fill in the Media Access Key. A list of shows on your TiVo will appear in the Now Playing list. Select the show and click Add Show To Queue. The selected show now appears in the Download Queue list. Click Download Location to select where you want to save it. The app allows you to convert TiVo shows to MPEG-4 video for iPod. Of course you can play these TiVo shows with QuickTime Player. To convert the recordings for iPad, you can use Pavtube Video Converter for Mac.

2. Convert TiVo recordings to to iPad compatible formats.
There are too many converting tools on market, yet few do convert TiVo files. A recommended one is Pavtube Video Converter for Mac, which converts TiVo files as well as HD footages, Flash videos, Matroska container format, tec.

Before converting TiVo files, let’s take a look at the iPad-supported video formats:

H.264 video up to 720p, 30 frames per second, Main Profile level 3.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats;

MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats;

Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, MacM stereo audio in .avi file format.

Now please refer to the converting procedures below:

Step 1. Input Media Access Key.



Launch Pavtube Video Converter, Click on the “Option” button, switch to TiVo tab, and enter your Media Access Key. Click “OK” to confirm.

Step 2: Import TiVo files.
Now click “Add” to import all .tivo files to Pavtube Video Converter.

Step 2: Select an output format for iPad 4, iPad 3 etc.


Click on the pull down menu of “Format” and then tap “iPad”, after that, you will see three options optimized for iPad showing as below, including “iPad HD Video (*.mp4)”, “iPad Video H.264 (*.MP4)”, “iPad Video MPEG-4 (*.mp4)”. You can select any one of them according to your own needs.

Step 3: Click “Settings” button to adjust audio and video parameters
You are allowed to adjust codec, aspect ratio, bit rate, frame rate, sample rate and audio channel in the popup window to optimize the output file quality. Following are the recommended settings to get best playback quality.

Step 4: Click “Convert” button to start conversion.
Once finished, you can get the output files for your iPad via clicking on “Open” button effortlessly. Afterwards, connect your iPad to your Mac, and then sync the videos to iPad via iTunes.

Provided that you prefer using PC to Mac, Pavtube Video Converter is a better choice for you to convert TiVo recordings to iPad.

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Compress Blu-ray movies to Transformer Pad TF300 on Mac

Aug14
2013 Leave a Comment Written by admin

This brief guide is mainly talking about how to stream Blu-ray movies to Transformer Pad TF300 from Mac OS X. In which, i will give you an easy and fast solution to change Blu-ray movie into a format that Transformer Pad TF300 playable with few steps. Thus, you are able to watch Blu-ray 1080p or 720p movies on Transformer Pad TF300 wherever you go.

The Android 4.0-powered Transformer Pad TF300T is a plastic-bodied tablet with a 10.1″ 1280×800 IPS display aimed squarely at mainstream mobile enthusiasts on a budget. Inheriting the overall design of its predecessor, the more expensive aluminum-bodied Transformer Prime TF201, Asus’ Transformer Pad TF300T is probably best described as a version of the company’s original Transformer TF101, updated with Nvidia’s Tegra 3 SoC.

The resolution of this tablet is up to 1280*800, which is enough to play 720p movies. So i guess, many Transformer Pad TF300 users may have the experience of enjoying movies on it. If you stay at home, it’s convenient to connect the tablet to wifi, and watch online videos with the amazing 10.1 inch display. But, when you stay outside or on the go, don’t always have wifi connection. In this case, how to watch movies on Transformer Pad TF300? You may try to put Blu-ray/DVD movies onto Transformer Pad TF300. Here is a foolproof guide for Mac users.

Pavtube Blu-ray Ripper for Mac (as the best Mac Blu-ray to Transformer Pad TF300 converter) need to be installed on your Mac. It runs on Mac OS X 10.5 or above. After that, just follow the steps to operate it smoothly.

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Step 1. Run the Transformer Pad Blu-ray Ripper for Mac. Import your Blu-ray/DVD source file into it.

Step 2. When the file appeared in the task list, you can choose your liked subtitle and audio track. Meanwhile, some simple editing is also available.

Step 3. Now, you can choose video format as output for Transformer Pad TF300. Here “Format -> Android ->Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF201 ” is recommended for you. Just choose it.

Tips: By clicking “Settings”, you can adjust the video quality by yourself. Video parameters including resolution, bitrate, framerate, sample rate etc, can be modifyed.

Step 4. When everything is what you want. You can start converting Blu-ray to Transformer Pad TF300 on Mac by pressing on the “Convert” button.

Up to now, you have finished all the steps. Wait until the conversion task is done, transfer the result video file to Transformer Pad TF300. Finally, you can play Blu-ray movies on Transformer Pad TF300 with ease. If your computer runs windows operating system, you may refer to the guide. Meanwhile, you can click the link to learn how to play DVD on Transformer Pad TF300.

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Get DVD movies playback on Galaxy Tab 3 with best video quality

Aug12
2013 Leave a Comment Written by admin

With the new GALAXY Tab 3, Samsung has evolved its range of innovative tablets, making them smaller and easier to carry, while increasing the user experience overall.Its compact, one-hand grip form factor ensures users can hold comfortably for hours as well as store in a pocket or small bag for reading and entertainment on the go. The sleek and stylish design encompasses thinner bezel than the previous GALAXY Tab 2 (7.0).

Powered by a 1.2GHz Dual Core processor, the device allows for faster downloads and sharing, while providing easy access to videos, apps, games, and the web. Offered with either 8/16 of internal storage plus up to 64GB of expandable memory, the device has plenty of space to hold your favorite photos, music, apps, videos and more.
Some users want to put their DVD movies onto Galaxy Tab 3, so they can watch movies wherever they go with Galaxy Tab 3. If you are just one of them, you are coming to the right place. Here i will give you an easy and fast solution to backup DVD movies onto Galaxy Tab 3.

Step One.
You need to download and install the DVD to Galaxy Tab 3 converter on your PC, mac users should use Mac DVD to Galaxy Tab 3 converter via their Mac.

Step Two.
Load your source DVD file into the application. You are allowed to import DVD disc, DVD ISO, DVD IFO, DVD folder.

Step Three.
Choose output format for Galaxy Tab 3. Click on “Format” bar, move your mouse to the “Samsung” category. The “Samsung Galaxy Tab H.264 (*.mp4) ” is a good choice for you. Which is a special designed profile for Galaxy Tab 7.0.

Step Four.
Custom video quality by yourself. Click on “Settings”, you will see the full information of this profile, and meanwhile, you can adjust the video size, bitrate, frame rate, sample rate, channel etc, so as to get your wanted video quality.

Step Five.
Click on “Convert” button to start converting DVD movies to Galaxy Tab 3.
By now, you have finished all the steps you need to get DVD movies onto Galaxy Tab 3. It’s really easy, try it by yourself. That’s it. If you have other solutions, leave your feedback in comments.

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Enable Kindle Fire HD 8.9 to play Blu-ray DVD HD video files smoothly

Aug08
2013 Leave a Comment Written by admin

Pavtube Blu-ray Video Converter Ultimate is recommended as a best tool to help you complete the conversion from Blu-ray movies, DVDs and videos to Kindle Fire HD 8.9 optimized videos. With GPU encoding (Nvidia CUDA/AMD APP) and optimized audio and video in sync technology, Pavtube Blu-Ray Video Converter Ultimate finishes conversion at super high speed and perfect av sync.

You may download and install trial of Pavtube Blu-Ray Video Converter Ultimate and try it out. It is 100% clear software and allows you to access all the functions. Find a step-by-step guide of converting blu-ray discs, DVDs and videos to Kindle Fire HD 8.9 optimized MP4 videos below:

Step 1. Run the Blu-Ray Video to Kindle Fire HD 8.9 Converter and import source video files.
Once run the converter, click “Add Video” to load your 1080p/720p video files like MTS/M2TS, MKV, MOV, TOD, TiVo, etc. and click “Load BD/DVD” to load your DVD and Blu-ray movie files. It may take a few seconds to load your Blu-Ray movie from target BD drive. The Blu-ray to Kindle Fire HD 8.9 Converter supports batch conversion, so you can add multiple files to it at a time.

The Blu-ray/DVD/ISO movie is displayed in a directory. Click the triangle arrow to expand the directory for checking movie chapters. Basically the main movie is included in the first Title, so you can check the main title (usually the one with longest duration) only and leave other chapters unchecked. You may also view movie chapters and videos in preview window.

Step 2. Set audio track and subtitles for selected chapters.
If your sources are 1080p/720p video files, please skip this step. You can select audio track and subtitle (if necessary) for Blu-ray and DVD movie clips only. Click on the Audio box and select an audio track with desired language. Set subtitles in the same way. There is a box of “Force Subtitles” too.

Step 3. Set output format and A/V settings to fit for Kindle Fire HD 8.9.
Click “Format” bar and select a MP4 format for Kindle Fire HD 7/8.9 playback. “Android>>Amazon Kindle Fire H.264 (*.mp4)” format is recommended for faster conversion and best movie effect. This format is designed for Kindle Fire HD 8.9 specifically and guarantees fluent motion.

The application also offers a wide variety of formats developed for Android tablet such as Google Nexus 10, Transformer Infinity 700, etc. You may also click “Settings” to further adjust video quality and resolution.

Step 4. Start ripping Blu-ray & DVD movie and converting 1080p/720p videos to Kindle Fire HD 8.9 video.
Now click “Convert” button to start ripping Blu-ray and DVD movie to Kindle Fire HD 8.9, or converting video to Kindle Fire HD 8.9 video. You may check “Shut down computer after conversion” and leave it be. Once the conversion task is finished, you can click “Open” button to get the final output files for your Kindle Fire HD 8.9 and sync the MP4 files to Kindle Fire HD 8.9.

If you’re running Mac OS X, you can use iMedia Converter for Mac to convert videos, DVD and Blu-ray movies to Kindle Fire HD 8.9.

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Get 1080p 720p MKV videos playing on Google Nexus 4

Aug02
2013 Leave a Comment Written by admin

As expected, the 4.7-inch Google Nexus 4 handset is excellent for watching videos – thanks to its large screen real estate, 1280 x 768 high resolution, pleasant color reproduction, and swift performance. Interestingly, it lacks support for video codecs like DivX and Xvid out of the box, but at least it has MPEG-4 and H264 support. It’s attributed to its beefy quad-core processor of course, but beyond that, it executes flawlessly to make the experience lovable. Despite of all the merits, the Nexus 4 is not an ideal HD media player for movie lovers- Firstly, it lacks support to MKV, MTS, VOB, MPG and many other common video formats;Secondly, there’s not that much space to store your HD movies, with the memory capped at either 8GB or 16GB.

If you’re a great movie fan and have lots of HD MKV files that you’d like to put onto the Google Nexus 4 for watching, a best solution is converting MKV to MP4 while compressing 1080p/720p HD movies into 2GB or smaller. The Pavtube Video Converter is a top choice if you’re looking for a fast and considerate MKV to Google Nexus 4 converter. The software takes advantage of GPU computing to accelerate conversion speed up to 3-5 faster and handles with all kinds of MKV files, including lossless backup of Blu-ray movie. By compressing big MKV 1080p HD files to MP4 videos of 1-4GB in size, it creates Google Nexus 4 ready movies with best possible viewing effect and acceptable file size.

Software Availability

Google Nexus 4 Video Converter for Windows | Google Nexus 4 Video Converter for Mac OS

Tip: Windows users can get free Profile Patch for Nexus 4 from here.

How to convert 1080p/720p MKV videos to Nexus 4 optimized MP4

Step 1. Drag and drop 1080p/720p MKV file to Pavtube Video Converter. The software supports batch conversion, and you may add multiple MKVs at a time.

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Step 2. Set an optimal video format for Google Nexus 4. Although Nexus 4 supports videos up to 1080p, the device does not have sufficient space to hold 1920*1080 HD videos. Here we suggest you click on “Format” bar, and then follow “Android” >> “Google Nexus 4 H.264 Video (*.mp4)”.

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If you’re running Mac, pick up “Google Nexus 7 H.264 Video (*.mp4)” for conversion.

Step 3. Press the big Convert button to start converting 1080p/720p MKV to Google Nexus 4 optimized video.

Step 4. After conversion completes you can click the “Open” button to find the converted files. Now the videos are optimized to be friendly for Google Nexus 4. Just put/transfer videos to Google Nexus 4 for playback.

In case that the default Google Nexus 4 presets don’t work for your needs, you may click “Settings” to set video bitrate, file size, frame rate, audio channel, sampling rate, bitrate, etc. The higher bitrate you set, the better quality you get, and the bigger file size it generates.

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Apple TV Tips: Convert movies for Apple tv 3 for watching on TV with 5.1 channel

Aug01
2013 Leave a Comment Written by admin

The new Apple TV (1080p Apple TV 3rd generation) offers the simplest way to watch your favorite HD movies and TV shows on your HD TV for the breakthrough price of just $99. While enjoying stunning HD image quality, many folks are having problem with audio, in specific, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. Generally, Apple TV 3 itself can not play 5.1 audio directly, it needs the receiver in your surround system to decode the 5.1 audio into six channels and distribute them to six speakers. So really, the Apple TV 3 doesn’t need to decode 5.1 audio, it only needs to hand the surround audio stream to a receiver than can decode those formats.

If you have a great surround sound system and definity want to watch your Blu-ray, DVD movies or 1080p/720p HD videos on Apple TV 3 in Dobly Digital 5.1 audio, you’ll need a software which converts Dobly Digital 5.1 for Apple TV 3. If you’re looking for easy-to-use, check out Pavtube’s iMedia Converter for Mac (Alternative Wins Version), a top Dobly 5.1 Audio Converter for Apple TV on Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion.
Frankly, this software is so simple to use and gives me exactly what i was looking for. I’m saving and digitalizing my entire movie collection and now been able to put them on iTunes and watch them wirelessly on my Apple TV 3 with extraordinary quality of Audio (DD 5.1) and Video. I tried several softwares and I can tell you that NO ONE comes even close to the simpleness and great quality that Pavtubes softwares deliver. The time it takes to convert in this software is almost half that in other. Just download it and follow the tutorial below to learn how to get Blu-ray, DVD movies and 1080p/720p videos into iTunes for Apple TV 3 playing back with Dobly Digital 5.1 sorround sound.

Converting Blu-ray/DVD and HD videos to Apple TV 3 Dobly Digital 5.1 videos

  • Import source media files to the Mac Apple TV 3 Converter.

Once the the ultimate Blu-ray Video to Apple TV Converter installed, click “Add Video” button to load video files like MTS/M2TS, MKV, VOB, MOV, TOD, TiVo, etc or click on “BD/DVD folder” to load movie from DVD and Blu-ray source(Disc, folder, ISO).

  • Choose output profile for Apple TV 3

The best Apple TV 3 DD 5.1 Converter for Mac offers multiple presets for Apple TV 1, Apple TV 2, and Apple TV 3. To stream blu ray to Apple TV 3 with 5.1 sound, you should select “Apple TV 3 Dolby Digital Pass-through (*.m4v)” as target format, so as to expect a great 1080p and 5.1 surround sound performance. To stream DVD to Apple TV 3, Apple TV 2 Dolby Digital Pass-through (*.m4v) works best for you. You can click “settings” to change the setting from the new default HD profile 4000 to 5000~8000 bitrate (Note: bitrate higher results in big file size, and lower visible quality loss).

P.S. The key setting Video Size for your new Apple TV is according to your source video exactly. If your source video is in 1080p such as Blu-ray, you can set your video size in 1920*1080 in H.264 codec; while, if your original video size is in standard, 720p in enough. For example, toplay DVD on the Apple TV 3 , 720*480 video size birate is enough due to the dvd movies’ native resolution.

  • Start the conversion.

Press “Convert” to start converting Blu-ray, DVD and HD videos to Apple TV 3 videos with Dobly 5.1 audio under Mac OS X.

4. Wait till conversion completes. Then press “Open” to find the ripped movie.

Add Blu-ray/DVD rip and converted 1080p/720p HD videos to iTunes movie library for streaming to Apple TV 3
Open up iTunes and follow “File >> Add file to Library…” to sync video to iTunes. To sync, play and stream 1080p contents, iTunes 10.6 or later version is required.
For more information about how to stream HD videos to Apple TV 3 and connections for the Apple TV to pass-through AC-3 5.1 audio, please check Setting up Apple TV for Dolby Digital 5.1 pass-through.

Other You May Concern

  • Does the Blu-ray rip play silence or gray screen in iTunes?

No. iTunes does not play video contents with AC3 audio, but the Apple TV pass-through presets create video with both AC3 and AAC, so iTunes will find and play the AAC track instead.

  • Does the Apple TV 3 Dolby Digital Pass-through 1920×1080 (*.m4v) preset work with iPad?

Yes. The preset also work with new iPad. It plays stereo by default. If you’d like to play surround sound effect, enable Airplay to have iPad stream the video to Apple TV 3, which pass-through AC3 audio to receiver.

Posted in Apple