Incorrect time-code?

[vsf]

Consider the following scenario:

I open the file 5.ts, and I see that the initial position in the file has a timecode 00:01:49:419 ... Hmmm... weird, but okay:)

Next, I set the new start point to 00:01:56:260, new end point to 00:02:07:980, then press the LINK, ADD LIST.
Result point is specified as the interval 00:00:00:000 - 00:00:11:720, this is correct.

Next, click the button RECORD LIST, pointing out the output file name - 6.ts, SmartCutter writes the file.
Next I restart SmartCutter, open the file 6.ts and see that initial timecode 00:01:56:260 !

This is correct?
Why a start timecode of new file does not 00:00:00:000 ?

See 5.ts and 6.ts in samples.

[wavelet]

I see that the initial position in the file has a timecode 00:01:49:419 ... Hmmm... weird, but okay:)

It seems that the timecodes which SmartCutter displays for .ts files are the PTS (Presentation TimeStamp) values from the transport stream.

Next I restart SmartCutter, open the file 6.ts and see that initial timecode 00:01:56:260 !

It looks like SmartCutter is preserving PTS values when it cuts a transport stream, rather than re-indexing the stream from 00:00:00.000. This shouldn't be an issue for most users.

Could I suggest that, in some future release, options are added to the program to:
1. Display timecodes as offsets from the start of the file, rather than absolute PTS values.
2. Re-calculate PTS values starting at 00:00:00.000 when outputting a .ts file?

[admin]

Dear wavelet:
Thanks for your posting.

It seems that the timecodes which SmartCutter displays for .ts files are the PTS (Presentation TimeStamp) values from the transport stream.

Yes it is.

Could I suggest that, in some future release, options are added to the program to:
1. Display timecodes as offsets from the start of the file, rather than absolute PTS values.
2. Re-calculate PTS values starting at 00:00:00.000 when outputting a .ts file?

We have implemented this in the new version 1.3.2, see the Option 'TC 0 BASE'
http://www.fame-ring.com/smart.cutter.rar
Maybe you can have it a try.

Please feel free to send us your further advice and suggestion.
Thank you very much.

Best Regards,
FameRing Support Team

[vsf]

If 'TC 0 BASE' option is turned on,
then Result point interval displayed with negative values:
00-55:-7 - 00-52:-5

[rdhoore108]

If 'TC 0 BASE' option is turned on,
then Result point interval displayed with negative values:
00-55:-7 - 00-52:-5

I have the same experience with v1.3.2 and the "TC 0 Base" option enabled. The start time of the first entry in the list becomes negative.

[admin]

Dear vsf and rdhoore108:
Thanks for your posting.

If 'TC 0 BASE' option is turned on,
then Result point interval displayed with negative values:
00-55:-7 - 00-52:-5

We did find this problem.
It will be fixed soon.
Thanks for your active feedback, it is your kind help that makes the program better and better.

Please feel free to send us your further advice and suggestion.
Thank you very much.

Best Regards,
FameRing Support Team