HD .ts files won't convert to working MPG

[Jan Gruuthuse]

What is happening, correct me if I'm wrong. VH1 is an encrypted channel (smartcard needed to view it) The video clip is only viewable on the SetTopBox where the recording is made. Had the same issue with ariva 250 combo. This only works with FTA channels. When you have the .ts file on you computer it should play in VLC (http://www.videolan.org/vlc/). If it is not playing with that one, that would indicate the recording is encrypted and there is nothing avidemux can do about that. The information in the file is not accessible for avidemux.