NeroVision Express 3 - burn successful however playback is stuttered.

I have now redone the Xvid file reported earlier. I did not change any settings within NeroVision Express 3 and wrote the file to my Hard Drive.

Unfortunately the file is still Choppy.

 

Hmmm you guys have been busy!!

Right!! I had a very similar problem with an avi file that used a really odd codec. It not only stuttered/choppy, it also left lines of video on the screen when the subject moved quickly. Now I'm still trying to find the solution to that particular prob, also with Nerovision express 3, but suspect it is compression in the AVI file it's self. I have a feeling that the compression is not understood by Nero, therefore not properly decompressed in the final output. Hence it is choppy on playing on your harddrive. I use a utility called GSpot:
(Freeware http://gspot.headbands.com/ ), it checks the avi file and checks the codecs on your system. That can give a clue as to whether you have an exotic video codec problem. Could I suggest trying Gspot with the AVIs you have succesfully burned and the problem one.

My only other solution is to use a lovely simple progie called DVDSanta,( http://www.dvdsanta.com/) to test another burn. It made a good quality DVD out of an AVI that Nero was making a complete mess of for me!! I think it has trial period, so it's worth it if it produces a working copy on DVD. Then the prob is narrowed down to Nero!

Another solution is some form of decompression utility that will create a workable VOB file for ya. Can anyone help drno68 here??

Try these possibles anyway to keep you busy until some brain comes up with a better solution.

Rick

 

Rick,

Thanks for your input. I will get onto examining those files as soon as I can. It is Mother's Day here in Australia, so I have a very busy schedule ahead of me. I will be back tomorrow and be able to contribute more then.

I have had experience with using some other programs to convert these Xvid files and will be happy to share my experience when I return tommorrow.

 

drno68,

I'm not a computer geek or an expert on Nero; however, I've been burning/backing up cds/dvds for the last 2 years using programs such as InterVideo, Shrink, Decrypter, Nero and 1Click with 99% flawlessly. May I suggest you to at least try to "uninstall" all of the "InCD" stuff/files out of your computer first, reboot your computer and now try to back up with "Nero" again. Ironically, some of my friends said sometimes InCd will causes issue while burning/backing up movies. With that being said; once they rid of "InCD" it usually back up successfully. In regards to InCD's issue with others, I still don't know how or whatsoever why it causes to fail the back up procedure due to the fact that I've never used it before.

NOTE: before you do this, make sure you have all your Nero's serial #s on hand alright. My other suggestion is to get (download) "Nero's Clean Tool" [it's free from Nero’s site], once you're done downloading Nero Clean Tool, run it [this should uninstall or take all of your Nero's file and programs out of your computer], reboot your computer, use Nero Clean Tool to run it again, delete any Nero/IncD related files as you can, reboot your computer. Now use Windows and Registry search tool to search for any Nero and InCD file/folder, If there is then "uninstall it or rename it and delete it" until everything is completely gone. Now, try to back it up your movie with any of your other burning/backing up programs, and see if the exact issue still exists. If it does, then my final suggestion is to "re-format" your computer and try to back it up again. If the problem still exist, then the possibility may the the video AVI file itself.

By the way, have you tried your completed backed up dvd-r movie on any other brand/model stand alone dvd player to see if it works properly?

 

alkohol,

Thank you for your input. I should point out that the reason for my enquiry here is to enable my version of Nero Reloaded to take care of converting these Xvid AVI files, and anything else itself. My understanding is that it is designed to be able to do it so hopfully as a result of these enquiries it will be able to do just that.

I have been able to succussfully convert the files using DivxToDVD and then burning/authoring with MyDVD 5. One of the files however, I had a problem with as the audio and video ended up out of sinc'. The only way I have been able to successfully convert it (prior to Nero) with sound in sinc' was using the Mainconcept H264 Encoder (of which I only have the trial version which leaves a watermark, can't afford the real thing) and then burning using Pinnacle Instant Copy.

Nero was able to encode with audio in sinc' however the playback (even in software form, ie written to harddisc) is choppy.

I would love to be able to do all conversion of files and burning on one tool (Nero) if possible. I know that this may sound a little utopian (not the best at spelling i'm affraid) however it would appear that if this current issue can be soughted out then it just may be possible.

Again thank you to all who have offered suggestions so far.

DrNo68

 

Your thread said; burn successful however, playback is stuttered. I asked; have you tried it on any other dvd player beside yours? Perhaps, you may want to update the dvd player's firmware to the latest if available? This can help to support playback and other media compatibility in some case. Have you updated your dvd burner's firmware recently? What's the speed you're backing up with on Nero, and have you tried any other media such as FUJI and TY?

I mean seriously, you can backed it up successfully but only the playback is the problem. This is a possibility of a dvd player or media issue to me.

 

When I said 'Burn Successful', I was repeating the message that I beleive Nero puts up on screen following the burn procedure. Sorry if that has been interpreted by some to mean that I was happy with the burnt disc produced.

Earlier on in this thread, Craig from Nero has pointed out that this is a software issue as it is occuring even if the file is not burnt to media.

To answer your question though, yes I have tried on two different software players (PowerDVD and Nero Showtime2) as well as a PS2 and standard set top player.

I have updated my burners firmware following Ricks suggestion at the start of the thread.

Thanks again for you suggestions.

 

drno68,

Are you using a legitimate copy of nero? Speaking from experience for some strange reason cracked/ keygen nero serials are what may be the cause of the problem when encoding. If not sorry thought that may be an issue I didn't see addressed. Secondly try using vsoavi2dvd. The software creates a audio and a video file (preferably create a new folder on your desktop so you don't forget where your new files are at). Then use nero vision express to burn to dvd. Seems like alot but should burn with no problem.

 

Here is what other members whom has had similar issue with Nero, but it's on "Nero Recode," somehow they've managed to solve the problem by renaming a file. I've got the newest Nero 6 Ultra Edition(upgraded version 6.6.0.12 & VisionExpress 3.1.0.0 with Nero Burning Rom, Vision, Nero Express, Recode, ShowTime, etc.) and I don't remember seeing any Nero Reloaded. In your first post, you've stated that you're using "Nero Reloaded"??

This may not be similar to your issue, but it's worth to take a look at. This is what "Michi90" said from the DVD Ripping section:
I found this solution.
But on my system it's the 'dvddisc.dll' (to rename or delete).
I'm using ME.
Maybe XP users should delete/rename 'ndvddisc.dll'
and 9X/ME users the 'dvddisc.dll' instead."

 

"Dhoward" in the DVD Ripping section said the same thing. Here's what he did and it solved his problem. Again, this is on "Nero Recode."

I have found a fix for my above mentioned problem. Based on what other people have done, I renamed the ndvddisc.dll to *.bak. This fixed the problem. Thanks to all for this work around.

 

Thank you both for your input.

Alkhol, regarding the 'Reloaded' query, I had Nero 6 Ultra and updated with the free updates at the Nero site to what they are referring to as 'Nero 6 Reloaded'. Apparently the free updates (four packages in total) update the Ultra to the new Reloaded.

 

Matt,

Thanks for your suggested file. I am familiar with VSO DivxtoDVD and use it regularly. It could not convert this particular file without sudio sinc issues.

I will try to locate the one you suggested.

 

Oops, should have read 'Audio' sinc problems.

Getting tired.

 

Hi Drno68,

I too would recommend uninstalling the InCD 4 software, as a few users have found it to conflict with our Nero Vision software every now and then.

Also, your Nero InfoTool log shows that you have Sonic's MyDVD installed. Normally we do not have any problems with this software, but to rule it out as a possible cause, you'll need to uninstall this software.

The log file also shows you have Padus software, and we have no conflicts with this.

And last you have a VOB software, which is known to conflict with our software on occasion, among others, so you may wish to uninstall this just as a test as well.

And last, it would be good to test other Source Video files to see if we are having trouble with only these two files. As others have mentioned, NVE can have trouble with some codecs. An issue I've seen with all Authoring programs at one time or another.

Regards,

Craig
Nero Inc
USA

 

Craig,

Thank you for getting back to me again. I have now uninstalled INCD4 and will uninstall MyDVD as suggested.

I do not know if you wanted me to remove the 'Padus' software? I do not know what that is (sorry Newbie).

Also I do not know what the VOB software is that you referred to. All I understand a VOB to be is a file that is used in making a DVD. If you have any idea what that program would be please tell me, or give me some clues so that I may be able to work out what it would be.

When I first read your message I was at work and could not reply. At that time I was going to report that I had used Recode 2 successfully to back up a friends music DVD for him. It seemed to work like a dream. However I have since watched sections of the DVD to find that the beginning is perfect and the image starts to pixelate towards the end. It may just be media, I will retry with TDK disc, rather than the one he provided.

Back to the problem at hand however. You mentioned trying other files. I have used NeroVision Express 3 (NVE) to make a disc with some small files derived from home video footage. I wrote the files to a folder on the hard drive and played them back in both PowerDVD and Nero Showtime. They both works faultlessly.

Is is possible that the issue is just with Xvid conversion?

Thanks again for your continued attention to my problem.

PS: should I use the CleanTools from Nero to remove any reminents for InCD4 from my system or will the Uninstall be enough?

Having not used it before, will that tool affect other components of Nero?

 

Hi Drno68,

The General Clean tool allows you to remove just those programs you select, and does not affect any of the other programs. All of the Nero programs are modular.

Or you can just use the InCD Clean tool which is only for that program. Here is the link.

http://ww2.nero.com/enu/InCD_Clean_Tool.html


Padus is a duplication software, it allows you to write to more than one drive at a time to mass produce discs. I see a driver on your system from this program. Which means it is either on your system, or once was. We do not have trouble with padus, so no need to take any steps in regards to this program.

NTI and VOB are also Recording software such as Nero and Sonic's MyDVD. Not sure if you still have these two programs, or only have their drivers in the upper and lower filters. I would recommend that you also use our Registry and Driver clean tool to address these issues as well, just in case they are affecting your system. Use the below link for these two tools.

http://ww2.nero.com/enu/Driver_Clean_Tool_and_RegistryChecker.html

Regards,

Craig
Nero Inc
USA

 

Craig,

I have downloaded these tools as you suggested.

I have run the InCd clean tool. That should now be taken care of.

Prior to running the Driver Cleaner and Registry Cleaner, does the program give warning as to what programs the drivers it is removing are related to. My concern (being a novice) is that it may just remove anything that it determines to be a threat to Nero without user input. This action may render useless a vital part of my system. I am sorry if this sounds overly dramatic, but with my limited understanding of drivers, without them software and hardware are both pretty useless I thought.

I am just being cautious.

Thanks again for your continued assistance.

 

Further to my previous reply, here is a list of multimedia programs that I am aware of on my system:

Nero 6 Reloaded (obviously)
Sonic MyDVD 5
Microsoft Media Player
Adobe Photoshop 6
Canopus Procoder
Adobe Premier 6.5 (which includes the Mainconcept Encoder)
DVD Decrypter
VSO DivxToDVD
Kodak EasyShare
Pinnacle Instant Copy Version 8
DVD Shrink
Avisynth 2.5 (didn't even realise I had that)

Please notify of any known conflicts.

Thanks.

 

Hi Drno68,

It's always best to be careful.

Our Driver cleaner tool will only remove drivers from other Recording programs. And only if those programs are no longer installed on your system.

The Registry checker only removes drivers from the upper and lower filters.

In your case, you should uninstall Sonic's MyDVD and Pinnacles Instant Copy. And then reboot and run our Driver Cleaner and Registry cleaner.

This is only to rule them out as a possible conflict. IF you find that NeroVision still has trouble after you do this, then we have ruled them out as the cause, and you can reinstall them.

Regards,

Craig
Nero Inc
USA

 

Craig,

Thanks for that. It may have seemed like an obvious question, I just wanted to be sure.

Again I really appreciate your help.

Oh and I have rerun Recode2 on my firends Music DVD and it worked perfectly. The problem was the disc. Again used one of my TDKs and it worked as it should.

I have to say that on a whole I am mightly impressed with this program.