Which video files can PocketDivxEncoder accept to then encode to AVI/Divx?

[manuel2]

I currently use PocketDivxEncoder to convert Mpeg-2.ts video files to AVI/Divx and play them on my Archos Av530 PMP without ever having any problems.
(The Mpeg-2.ts files were recorded originally on a Humax PVR digibox and then downloaded onto the PC)

I am contemplating buying a Topfield 5800 PVR digibox, which i believe records in Mpeg-2.rec video files.

Before i buy a Topfield, I need to know whether PocketDivxEncoder will actually accept and convert .rec files (from the topfield) so that i will be able to play them on my Archos Av530 PMP.

I have searched the web site for PocketDivxEncoder but it does not state what files it will accept and convert.

Thanks in advance for any help.

[BJ_M]

rename them to *.mpg and they should work

[manuel2]

QUOTE:
rename them to *.mpg and they should work

I have never completely understood the term "rename".

Does "rename" involve re-encoding them to another file format in this case from .rec files to .mpg files?
I take it "rename" does not mean right click on the video file select "rename" and type in a different name?

(AFAIK the Topfield PVR always records in .rec files you can't change them with the PVR itself)

[BJ_M]

"rename" does mean right click on the video file select "rename" and type in a different name