Major Problems Converting Avi to Dvd With ConvertX

I have been trying for days to convert some avis using (at first) Convert x to dvd - latest version, which is the program I have used for ages and ages with very few problems.

Suddenly it stopped converting any files past the 20 - 30% mark and freezes my PC (AMD Sempron 2gig / 256meg RAM) to the point you can't even do the old ALT/CNTRL/DEL.

Because of these problems I have tried the following:

1. Tried Other Conversion Programs (DVDFlick, Xllsoft, Allok, Easy Video Converter, Nero 8) - among others. All did the same - froze PC at 20-30%.

2. Freed up space on my computer - Still the same.

3. Scanned my computer - Still the same.

4. Used Directshow filter manager to look at my codecs. - Still the same.

If anyone can help me with this problem I would be extremely grateful.

PS. Here's the crash log for more info:-

06/04/2008 23:32:33 info Chapter #8 start at 35:0.900
06/04/2008 23:28:55 info Chapter #7 start at 30:20.620
06/04/2008 23:25:30 info Chapter #6 start at 25:34.960
06/04/2008 23:23:40 info Chapter #5 start at 22:54.800
06/04/2008 23:17:44 info Chapter #4 start at 15:2.560
06/04/2008 23:14:06 info Chapter #3 start at 10:19.420
06/04/2008 23:10:36 info Chapter #2 start at 5:24.000
06/04/2008 23:06:44 info Stream #2 Sync. delay : 0.00 ms
06/04/2008 23:06:44 info Stream #1 Sync. delay : 0.00 ms
06/04/2008 23:06:44 info Stream #0 Sync. delay : 0.00 ms
06/04/2008 23:06:44 info Output Stream#2 - subtitle (eng)
06/04/2008 23:06:44 info Output Stream#1 - Audio: ac3, 48000 Hz, 5:1, 448 kb/s (Copy)
06/04/2008 23:06:43 info Output Stream#0 - Video: mpeg2video, yuv420p, 720x576, q=3-31, 2762 kb/s
06/04/2008 23:06:43 info Video Stream #0 Pulldown : 23.976 -> 25.00 Fps
06/04/2008 23:06:43 info Image processing: Fast bilinear resampler (640*352)->(720*576)
06/04/2008 23:06:43 info Image processing: Deinterleave (640*352)
06/04/2008 23:06:40 info External Subtitles: Total 479 entries built
06/04/2008 23:06:40 info Ext.Subtitle file E:\OurTown\CD1\OurTowna.srt loaded - 479 entries found
06/04/2008 23:06:40 info Video source original frame rate: 23.98
06/04/2008 23:06:40 info Output resolution: FULL D1 [720*576]
06/04/2008 23:06:40 info PAL 25 FPS output format set by user
06/04/2008 23:06:40 info Widescreen (16:9) set automatically
06/04/2008 23:06:39 info Video bitrate 0/2762/8552 Kbps (min/avg/max)
06/04/2008 23:06:39 info Converting "E:\Our Town\CD1\OurTowna.avi"
06/04/2008 23:06:39 info ----------------Title #1----------------
06/04/2008 23:06:39 info Project size 4.3 Gb. (479 Mb. audio - 3.82 Gb. video)
06/04/2008 23:06:39 info Stream #1 - Audio: mp3, 48000 Hz, stereo, 123 kb/s
06/04/2008 23:06:39 info Stream #0 - Video: mpeg4, yuv420p, 608x336
06/04/2008 23:06:39 info 2 Stream(s) found - est. duration 01:20:18.680
06/04/2008 23:06:39 info Opening file "E:\Eureka Season 1\Eureka 01x01 Pilot.avi"
06/04/2008 23:06:39 info Stream #1 - Audio: liba52, 48000 Hz, 5:1, 448 kb/s
06/04/2008 23:06:39 info Stream #0 - Video: mpeg4, yuv420p, 640x352
06/04/2008 23:06:39 info 2 Stream(s) found - est. duration 00:58:53.492
06/04/2008 23:06:39 info Opening file "E:\Our Town\CD2\OurTownb.avi"
06/04/2008 23:06:38 info Stream #1 - Audio: liba52, 48000 Hz, 5:1, 448 kb/s
06/04/2008 23:06:38 info Stream #0 - Video: mpeg4, yuv420p, 640x352
06/04/2008 23:06:38 info 2 Stream(s) found - est. duration 00:53:37.301
06/04/2008 23:06:38 info Opening file "E:\Our Town\CD1\OurTowna.avi"
06/04/2008 23:06:38 info [ ] Don't fix audio gaps
06/04/2008 23:06:38 info [ ] Engine Log
06/04/2008 23:06:38 info Encoder quality: 33%
06/04/2008 23:06:38 info --------------Encoding begin--------------
06/04/2008 23:06:38 info --------------Menu settings end--------------
06/04/2008 23:06:38 info [ ] Sequential playback
06/04/2008 23:06:38 info [ ] Loop playback
06/04/2008 23:06:38 info [ ] Auto start playback
06/04/2008 23:06:38 info [X] Menu
06/04/2008 23:06:38 info --------------Menu settings begin--------------
06/04/2008 23:06:38 info --------------Default burn settings end--------------
06/04/2008 23:06:38 info Default speed selected: 8x
06/04/2008 23:06:38 info Compatible media types : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD-RW RO, DVDRAM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DL DVD+R, DL DVD-R
06/04/2008 23:06:38 info New Drive selected : 0:1:0 - BENQ DVD DC DW1670 103 [D] (Ide)
06/04/2008 23:06:38 info [ ] Delete files after burn complete
06/04/2008 23:06:38 info [ ] Don't eject after burn complete
06/04/2008 23:06:38 info [ ] Prefer SAO for DVD-R
06/04/2008 23:06:38 info [ ] Include originals
06/04/2008 23:06:38 info [X] Burn result to DVD
06/04/2008 23:06:37 info --------------Default burn settings begin--------------
06/04/2008 23:03:46 info User default language : 2057 (0x0809h) - English (United Kingdom)
06/04/2008 23:03:46 info System default language : 2057 (0x0809h) - English (United Kingdom)
06/04/2008 23:03:46 info Version 2.2.3.258
06/04/2008 23:03:46 info ExeName : "E:\ConvertXtoDVD\ConvertXtoDVD.exe"
06/04/2008 23:03:46 info OS : Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
06/04/2008 23:03:37 info ******************** Report session started ********************

Many Thanks

 

I know the latest version of ConvertX says the minimum is 512MB - I don't know what previous versions want.
If it is related to RAM, then rebooting before converting and shutting down the virus scanner etc might help.
If it was the cpu overheating, you would expect a shutdown?
Might be an idea to check the temp anyway.


http://www.majorgeeks.com/Hmonitor_d269.html

 

Cheers attar,

Unfortunately, I've checked that side of things (temp is at aroun 25C) and I'm also using an older version where the specs aren't as high.

It is really doing my head in though as I was using the program every day for ages and ages - working fine, then all of a sudden it stopped working.

It's not my burner - I can burn stuff with things like DVDShrink / DVDDecrypter etc. It's just converting files from avi to dvd that is the problem.

 

In regards to your problem...the one the top of this page with the Log...I'll get to it in a sec, i promise.

Hey guys, i'm James, I'm new here, but i have learned a lot from everyone on this thing, thanks.

So, ConvertXtoDVD...

i haven't been able to Burn for a few days now with ConvertXtoDVD, but i ain't complain' about it's quick process of the Converting and Burning... BUT...

i haven't been able to burn for two weeks now using it, but i think it's ME cause of what the Log said....BUT, that's for another thread...or here hopefully (hint, hint, nudge, nudge)......

Anyway, my advise is to start by cleaning up your system, it sounds like it's sluggish to me.

It could (or could NOT) solve your Conversion problem, but it probably will stop everything from 'stalling' or 'freezing'.

My PC did the same thing a few days ago (same time ConvertX stopped Burning for me).

So i started from sctratch and did a few NEEDED things to it.

1) I did a Disc Defragment, actually i had done it recently.

2) Disc Cleaner - can clean your Hard Drive of unneeded files.

Make sure you have an Anti-Virus running for you, Firewall protection, and...

What I did was get a good Spyware and Adware Removal Program.

I had a lot of little spyware, adware things that it got rid of and...

My computer was so clean and the mouse moved better, the prorams opened quick, it was great.

So, yeah, do that FIRST so you know your running smooth and up to par.



I would help if i could, but i

 

...and now i'll spill out my troubles LOL

yeah, if anyone can help me with this week-of-frustration, it'd be great.

Here is the Log of my last try at a Burn in ConvertXtoDVD......IT FINALLY GAVE ME AN ERROR to go on.

thanks,
J

 

sorry......

any suggestions.

I did ALL the troubleshooting ideas in all the forums too ????????




4/12/2008 8:46:18 PM info ********** Report session closed ***********
4/12/2008 8:18:21 PM error BURN: Write error at 1105856 (16) - Code 04 08 03 [HW error, Logical Unit Communication CRC error in ULTRA-DMA/32 (check cables ...)]
4/12/2008 8:11:27 PM info BURN: Lead-in burning time (mS) 11289
4/12/2008 8:11:16 PM info BURN: Write started 2136752 sectors to write
4/12/2008 8:11:16 PM info BURN: Init success: DVD-R DAO
4/12/2008 8:11:16 PM info BURN: Writing speed requested x4.0, effective x4.0
4/12/2008 8:11:16 PM info BURN: Available write speed: 20x, 18x, 16x, 12x, 8x, 4x
4/12/2008 8:11:16 PM info BURN: Media ID: SONY16D1
4/12/2008 8:11:16 PM info BURN: Media type: DVD-R
4/12/2008 8:11:16 PM info BURN: Ultra DMA mode 4 (ATA66)
4/12/2008 8:11:13 PM info BURN: Scanned files #11, folder #3 - total size 4374933504 b. (4.07 Gb.)
4/12/2008 8:11:13 PM info BURN: Inserted media type : DVD-R
4/12/2008 8:11:13 PM info BURN: Write started
4/12/2008 8:11:13 PM info Disc name: "Rambo.2008.Eng.R5.DVDRip.DivX-LT"
4/12/2008 8:11:13 PM info Burned folder: "C:\Documents and Settings\Rob\My Documents\My Downloads\Movies\Rambo 2008\Rambo.2008.Eng.R5.DVDRip.DivX-LTT\Rambo.2008.Eng.R5.DVDRip.DivX-LTT"
4/12/2008 8:11:04 PM info BURN: New media inserted. Burning layer is ready to write
4/12/2008 8:11:02 PM info BURN: Compatible media types : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD-RW RO, DVDRAM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DL DVD+R, DL DVD-R
4/12/2008 8:11:02 PM info BURN: New Drive selected : 1:0:0 - HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GSA-H55N 1.03 [D] (Ide)
4/12/2008 8:09:37 PM info 30 Menu templates loaded.
4/12/2008 8:09:34 PM info BURN: New media inserted. Burning layer is ready to write
4/12/2008 8:09:31 PM info BURN: Using Patin-Couffin driver Version 1.37, Internal revision 37 - Async. Access mode
4/12/2008 8:09:22 PM info Supported instruction set: sse3
4/12/2008 8:09:22 PM info Tuning Performances for Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.40GHz with 2 logical core(s)
4/12/2008 8:09:21 PM info User default language : 1033 (0x0409h) - English (United States)
4/12/2008 8:09:21 PM info System default language : 1033 (0x0409h) - English (United States)
4/12/2008 8:09:21 PM info Version 3.0.0.9
4/12/2008 8:09:21 PM info ExeName : "C:\Program Files\VSO\ConvertX\3\ConvertXtoDvd.exe"
4/12/2008 8:09:21 PM info OS : Microsoft Windows XP Personal Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
4/12/2008 8:09:18 PM info ******************** Report session started ********************

 

actually, i narrowed my problem down to...

i need to adjust some settings in my 'CMOS Utility Menu', but...

apparently, i can't get into the dang thing.

i press 'delete' several times and it brings me to the BIOS set-up screen, but i need to get to the 'CMOS Utility Menu' cause i want to burn - after two weeks now lol.

does anyone know what the best method is, i mean, i tried all the buttons, delet, f2, f1, tab, ctrl+enter...

it just goes to the BIOS screen.

someone said to 'keep' tapping delet even after you get to the BIOS screen, i tried to no avail.

thanks

 

The cmos settings are reached from the bios screen.
There isn't anything that says that 'these are cmos settings' - just that some of the settings you make are stored in the cmos.
I assume you know what setting you wish to change, therefor it's a matter of searching the various screens until you find it.

 

okay, thanks for that i appreciate your response.

yeah, iknow, i visited ALL pages, options, and menus in the BIOS.

if that's all i get, oh well.

but i saw on google someone had a CMOS Utility Menu, here's the link



so....that's the menu i want.

but, so my bIOS screen is my only option?

or can you help me to get into the above screen?

thanks,
J

 

Neither of my PC's have a specific 'CMOS' tab setting - but I can still access all of the configurable options.
Just what are you trying to change?

 

thanks Attar.

I'm trying to access it to make the changes listed in the link i provided above.

i thought there were different, more advanced settings listed on the page i sent in the link, that could ultimately clear the way for me to finally get my system to allow my DVD burner Drive to 'Burn'.

i figure, if the guy who drew these steps up (the page from the link above)is also using XP, as am i, i could access this additional screen as he did.

any other thoughts please?

thanks,
J

 

Find out the specific motherboard (on screen during the boot sequence) and Google until you get the manufacturer and the docs for the board.
That link is offering specific examples for one particular board.

 

thanks for the reply Attar.

I have read the manual online and Googled several search terms specific to my problem...nada!

i was thinking, maybe i should update my Bios?

i don't know if that will do it, but...

i do have one specific question Attar or anyone who may know...

my existing ribbon cable (i put in a 80-pin Ultra DMD cable)is recognized whenever i start the Burn process in ConvertX....

my question is: the fact that i cannot burn, even though my Ultra DMA cable IS indeed recognized, could it still be that it COULD be a bad cable?

my system AND convertX recognizes it, but is there still a chance it is the wrong type or a different make that is not allowing my drive to burn?

thankyou,
J

 

Your original post does not show that you were burning.
ConvertX failed during the conversion stage - it was converting an AVI on the [E] drive.
What is your E drive.Is it an external hard drive, because I would expect the HD's in the PC to be C and D (on the same cable)
The optical drives I expect to see on a different cable and would typically be E and F.

 

correct, ConvertX is NOT burning, this is my original problem, which is why i'm posting.

i have an Ultra DMA cable connecting my burner drive (black end) to the secondary IDE and it's set to Cable Select.

my HDD is a SATA connection to the motherboard.

now my questions are:

are there jumpers on my HDD? if so, i will check in a couple minutes right now, then i'll set them to Cable Select.

Attar, my floppy drive is connected, do i have to disconnect it from the motherboard?

well, i'll get back to you on what i find.

thanks,
J

 

I'm confused.
This sounds like a problem with conversion - nothing to do with burning.
It hasn't got to the burning stage, so the burner is not yet involved.

 

the 'Quote' above your last reply is not from me though.

 

See - I am confused
Have you checked in Device Manager to see if DMA is turned on for the burner.
Have you tried uninstalling the Secondary IDE Channel and rebooting.
AFAIK SATA drives have no jumper settings.
The floppy does not have to be disconnected.
Try another burning program - like IMGBurn.

 

thanks Attar.

actually you have touched on the exact points i needed to know.

i still have not tried deleting the second channel...i wasn't sure if i had to delete the secondary 'channel', or the secondary 'controller' in device manager...so i'll try that.

the device manager (under IDE/ATAPI devices) shows i have 2 controllers, and 2 primary and secondary channels for me?

Attar, do i delete one of the 'Primary' channels?

 

ATTAR:

By the way, I have the same 'burning' problem when i tested different 'burns' with DVD Flick, Imgburn, and ConvertXtoDVD.

the all 'CONVERT' beautifully!...i just can't 'burn' LOL