Wondering if anyone can help or has encountered this before: I used AVI2DVD to create the necessary folders then burned to dvd with ImgBurn, i then tried the dvd in my dvd player and it worked fine with one problem, the aspect ratio was wrong. So i burned another dvd, this time changing the aspect ratio setting in AVI2DVD and burning the same way and tried in my dvd player, but this time it wouldn't read the dvd so i tried the first dvd i had burned and it wouldn't run either! why did my dvd only work once, i have tried 5 or 6 times - same result and why does the new dvd fail as well?
ok...... the first time you used your burned DVD it worked.... I bet it wouldn't have worked all the way through! Why? crappy media. Most of the time a DVD doesn't work it's because of the media being used. Why your program didn't correct the aspect ratio? I don't use AVI2DVD.... I use ConvertXToDVD. It's a much better program and you get better result. You have more control over everything. Now back to the DVD problem: there are plenty of reasons why certain media brands won't play in other players: 1. burning speeds: burn at 4x so there will be less writing errors (rule of thumb is to burn at half the rated speed of the disk--8X disk burn at 4x). 2. read manual for your stand alone player and use the disks that will play in your player. If your player is less than 2 yrs old then it should play the + or - R disks! I said SHOULD that's why you read the manual. 3. try booktyping your drive to DVd-ROM so it will make your +R disks more compatible to players. Read this: http://k-probe.com/bitsetting-booktype-faq.php 4. make sure that there are no finger prints or scratches on your disk that make it hard for the player to read the disk! *******5. use good quality media (rule of thumb....buy the ones that are Made in Japan.)Taiyo Yuden is the only brand I use! Verbatim is also top notch disk and is the only exception to this rule....some Verbatims are made in Taiwan and they are top notch! Using quality media that is most recognized by players/recorders stop MANY problems like the ones you are getting! 6. and don't burn too close to the outer edge of the disk ..... which will make the disk unreadable! but using good media you will be able to burn close to the edge better than lesser quality media. Just in case I only burn no closer than 4400MB, so if you can set your programs to that, all the better! follow these little tips of the trade and you'll have better success! good luck. also read this: http://www.cdfreaks.com/reviews/Why-DVDRW-is-superior-to-DVD-RW/ why the +R media is better than the -R media
The end result with Avi2DVD, using HCenc set at Best, will always be better than ConvertX's ffmpg 1 pass encodes. The program may be twitchy for some but the output is great. It may be slow, but the results are sweet. The fact that it misread an AVI probably says more about the AVI. You should always preview your output before committing to disc anyway. I like CXD3 but for longer run times I'll go with an HCenc based app. And for maximum SL disc compatibility -R is still the king.
I can't make a comment about the difference between ConvertXToDVD compared to AVI2DVD using HC.....only that HC is an encoder and used with a program like AVI2DVD that breaks down the avi to 2 seperate video and the audio files and reconstructs it to a smaller footprint DVD structure files to fit onto a DVD-5. You can use HC with DVDRebuilder Pro which is by far the top quality program you can get! But your statement of: I can only comment that I only use +R Taiyo Yudens and booktyped to DVD-ROM and NEVER had a player that it wouldn't play in (friends, family and acquaintances). I have had trouble with -Rs! I know that my +R Taiyo Yudens play nicely in game consoles, too!
I'm with IHoe on this one. I stopped using DVD-R a few years ago in favor of DVD+R. I use the same method (except I use Verbatims). Also never had a fail.
Sorry to jump in on this, but IHoe, could you possibly have a look at my thread http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/712324 as you are fellow CovertXtoDVD user and maybe give me some advice, as it seems that not many people use it and have not got any help to give me. Many thanks, and sorry for jumping in on this thread.
Ok, so ive given ConvertXToDVD a go, i actually find this program a lot simpler to use given that it burns as well. I think the problem is with my Philips DVD player, its at least 3 or 4 years old now and maybe doesn't support the filetype or DVD or whatever, plus my TDK DVD+RW disks, can anyone recommend disks and players that definitely work with these programs and files? Thanks.
here are some tips of the trade to follow: 1. burning speeds: burn at 4x so there will be less writing errors (rule of thumb is to burn at half the rated speed of the disk--8X disk burn at 4x). 2. read manual for your stand alone player and use the disks that will play in your player. If your player is less than 2 yrs old then it should play the + or - R disks! I said SHOULD that's why you read the manual. 3. try booktyping your drive to DVd-ROM so it will make your +R disks more compatible to players. Read this: http://k-probe.com/bitsetting-booktype-faq.php 4. make sure that there are no finger prints or scratches on your disk that make it hard for the player to read the disk! *******5. use good quality media (rule of thumb....buy the ones that are Made in Japan.)Taiyo Yuden is the only brand I use! Verbatim is also top notch disk and is the only exception to this rule....some Verbatims are made in Taiwan and they are top notch! Using quality media that is most recognized by players/recorders stop MANY problems like the ones you are getting! 6. and don't burn too close to the outer edge of the disk ..... which will make the disk unreadable! but using good media you will be able to burn close to the edge better than lesser quality media. Just in case I only burn no closer than 4400MB, so if you can set your programs to that, all the better! follow these little tips of the trade and you'll have better success! good luck. also read this: http://www.cdfreaks.com/reviews/Why-DVDRW-is-superior-to-DVD-RW/ why the +R media is better than the -R media
Thanks Ihoe, i have genuinely taken on board and followed what you have said but can anybody actually answer my question which was can anyone recommend disks and players that are known to work with these programs and files? i have changed the burn speed, read the manual and i never burn to close to the outer disc edge and i have read the booktyping guide although i found it very confusing. can someone explain in detail any advice or recommend any players or disks? thank you.
Taiyo Yuden are the best: http://www.supermediastore.com/taiyo-yuden-dvd-r-media.html burn these babies and they will be compatible with everything!
@MysticE....... if you are referring to me ...... I only use Taiyo Yuden 8x +Rs coding out to YUDEN000T02. My drives booktype to DVD-ROM. I have never ever gotten a complaint from any one of my friends and family that my recorded disks are not compatible with any or their players. From X boxes to Play Stations to every brand imaginable, Taiyo Yuden reins supreme among the rest!
