To Convert AVI to DVD with Nero Vision 4 (basic guide)
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z3n
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27. December 2005 @ 14:53 |
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I was going to start a thread asking if anybody would kindly show me how to convert all these Naruto episodes in my HD. Looks like you've read my mind Mr. alkohol LOL. Cheers to another kick-ass thread!
"You know the world is going crazy when the best rapper is a white guy, the best golfer is a black guy, the tallest guy in the NBA is Chinese, the Swiss hold the America's Cup, France is accusing the U.S. of arrogance, Germany doesn't want to go to war, and the three most powerful men in America are named 'Bush', 'Dick', and 'Colon'." - Chris R.
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nrohes
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27. December 2005 @ 17:39 |
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hey alky.
getting really frustrated. Sorry for cursing before, but I didnt know who was viewing this. Won't happen again. I tried all of your suggestions for turning on the DMA or whatever, and I cant get the Advanced properties tab to say what yours says...I will show you what i have:
for PRIMARY IDE (advanced settings):
Device 0 (this is exactly the same as yours)
Device type (blacked out, but says Auto Detection)
Transfer Mode: DMA if available
Current Transfer Mode: Ultra DMA Mode 5
Device 1 (not the same for Device Type and Current Transfer Mode!!)
Device Type: NOT blacked out, but says Auto Detection
Transfer Mode: DMA if available
Current Transfer Mode: blacked out and says Not applicable
The Secondary IDE ADvance Settings is totally different than yours..
Device 0 (different than yours!!!)
Device Type: Device type (blacked out, but says Auto Detection)
Transfer Mode: PIO only
Current Transfer Mode: PIO mode
Device 1 (exactly same as yours)
Device Type: Device type (blacked out, but says Auto Detection)
Transfer Mode: DMA if available
Current Transfer Mode: Ultra DMA mode 2
I uninstalled and restarted both the primary and secondary, but this keeps coming back. Does this even matter? I have no idea, so if you can shed some light?? Thanks!
oh, and I think the problem with the buffer underrun is definitely happening when the transcoding finishes the first video clip ad starts the 2nd one...any reason why you think this is happening here?
Thanks!!
nrohes
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27. December 2005 @ 20:30 |
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Quote: hey alky.
getting really frustrated. Sorry for cursing before, but I didnt know who was viewing this. Won't happen again. I tried all of your suggestions for turning on the DMA or whatever, and I cant get the Advanced properties tab to say what yours says...I will show you what i have:
for PRIMARY IDE (advanced settings):
Device 0 (this is exactly the same as yours)
Device type (blacked out, but says Auto Detection)
Transfer Mode: DMA if available
Current Transfer Mode: Ultra DMA Mode 5
Device 1 (not the same for Device Type and Current Transfer Mode!!)
Device Type: NOT blacked out, but says Auto Detection
Transfer Mode: DMA if available
Current Transfer Mode: blacked out and says Not applicable
The Secondary IDE ADvance Settings is totally different than yours..
Device 0 (different than yours!!!)
Device Type: Device type (blacked out, but says Auto Detection)
Transfer Mode: PIO only
Current Transfer Mode: PIO mode
Device 1 (exactly same as yours)
Device Type: Device type (blacked out, but says Auto Detection)
Transfer Mode: DMA if available
Current Transfer Mode: Ultra DMA mode 2
I uninstalled and restarted both the primary and secondary, but this keeps coming back. Does this even matter? I have no idea, so if you can shed some light?? Thanks!
oh, and I think the problem with the buffer underrun is definitely happening when the transcoding finishes the first video clip ad starts the 2nd one...any reason why you think this is happening here?
Thanks!!
nrohes
@nrohes
Not a problem at all. In query to "under/over" buffer, make sure you run "scan disc" and "defrag" your hard drive everyday to prevent them getting under/over buffer run. Make sure you don't multi-tasks, close/disable any unnecessary applications/programs, and make sure you have tons of free memory ram available in prior to "converting/transcoding, or burning.
However, I strongly believe that both Primary and Secondary of yours needs to "uninstall" the drivers to enable DMA back On. Are you using Win XP/XP Pro? If you're using Win XP, then you shouldn't have any issues uninstalling them. I've just "uninstalled" my brother's DMA using the same guide I wrote and all of his DMA turns back to "On" and "Available" without any problem at all.
Here is what mine says. If all your DMAs are On, they should be identical to mine. Anything that says "PIO" or "Not Applicable" will need to enable back On by "uninstalling" its drivers.
Go here for more info http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/260038 or here is what you need to do:
E) left click on "DRIVER," left click on "UNINSTALL"

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strike101
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28. December 2005 @ 03:11 |
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are they any way for Nero vision to speed up transcoding process ? i'm converting a few DivX files to DVD.... usually takes around 4-5 hours ... DMA is on and etc etc.... no system problems cause i use it primarily on gaming....
do i have to upgrade to more memory ? or faster CPU ? i'm on a budget so can't afford much
my current system
Intel P4 2.4Ghz
1.0 Gb DDR PC400
MSI I845Mobo
Geforce 6800 256MB AGP
2 x Seagate 160GB 7200
Liteon 8x DVDRW
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allmust
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28. December 2005 @ 04:13 |
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I have been using Nero Vision like this to convert xvid/svcd to DVD for awhile. I had to reformat my computer and now I can't get Nero to work right. The last couple XviD movies I have tired to convert come out bad. (although Nero says everything was alright.)
When I play the resulting DVDs on my computer they play fine but when I play them in my DVD player the audio is garbled. I have a phillips dvp-642 dvd player. Anyone have any ideas? Some conversions are coming out alright and others are now. Any help would be appreciated.
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28. December 2005 @ 13:09 |
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@strike101, your comp specs look fine. Make sure that you do NOT multitask whilst Nero is transcoding, also if you have any spyware make sure it's disabled.
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28. December 2005 @ 13:10 |
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Quote: I was going to start a thread asking if anybody would kindly show me how to convert all these Naruto episodes in my HD. Looks like you've read my mind Mr. alkohol LOL. Cheers to another kick-ass thread!
@z3n
Give this guide a shot and you should be all square away.
*NOTE: remember that you'll need tons of memory ram, so make sure no multi-tasking, disable/shut off any applications/programs that's running in the background/startup, disable all icons at taskbar, make sure all your DMA are On/Enable/Available, etc. and make sure you do a "scan disc clean up" and "defrag" your hard drive in prior to proceed with your AVI project. Additionally, keep in mind to use high quality media, plus the latest firmware will help to prevent from getting coasters as well.
Good luck and happy holidays!!!
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28. December 2005 @ 13:13 |
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Quote: @strike101, your comp specs look fine. Make sure that you do NOT multitask whilst Nero is transcoding, also if you have any spyware make sure it's disabled.
@gwendolin
Right on buddy. See... now you're helping me, hehehe.
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28. December 2005 @ 13:24 |
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Quote: I have been using Nero Vision like this to convert xvid/svcd to DVD for awhile. I had to reformat my computer and now I can't get Nero to work right. The last couple XviD movies I have tired to convert come out bad. (although Nero says everything was alright.)
When I play the resulting DVDs on my computer they play fine but when I play them in my DVD player the audio is garbled. I have a phillips dvp-642 dvd player. Anyone have any ideas? Some conversions are coming out alright and others are now. Any help would be appreciated.
@allmust
Seems like a codec issues to me, go here http://www.k-litecodecpack.com/ and get it to run and diagnose your AVI files in prior to proceed with your project.
Again, make sure you do a "scan disc clean up" and "defrag" your hard drive daily (or in prior to perform your project), no multi-tasking, disconnect from the net, disable/shutoff all other programs, etc., and make sure you have tons of ram available.
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allmust
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28. December 2005 @ 18:59 |
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Actually I kind of figured it out. If I disconnect one audio cables going from my dvdplayer to my TV and leave the other plugged in the audio is fine. As soon as I plug the second audio cable in then the audio becomes garbled again. Anyone know why this would happen?
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28. December 2005 @ 23:04 |
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Quote: Actually I kind of figured it out. If I disconnect one audio cables going from my dvdplayer to my TV and leave the other plugged in the audio is fine. As soon as I plug the second audio cable in then the audio becomes garbled again. Anyone know why this would happen?
Honestly, I'm not sure how that happened to you. Unfortunatly, I've never experienced any kinds of audio issues before, so I really can't tell you what's wrong. Otherwise, on your next Nero Vision project, you can have the audio settings to "Dolby Digital", to set it go here:
- click More
- Video Options
- DVD-Video and set to your desire audio results.

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ss81
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29. December 2005 @ 05:49 |
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Thanks Alc. I got it to convert my AVI to video_ts and burn to dvd. It only plays on my computers. Is there something i missed or i need to do. I would like to play this movie on my xbox. Thanks again.
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29. December 2005 @ 13:02 |
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@ss81
What kind of media did you used to burn? It seems like a media issue to me, since you were able to have a successful burned and play it on your computer, but not on your standalone dvd player.
Out of curiosity, how old is your dvd player and what brand/model?
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ss81
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30. December 2005 @ 08:00 |
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I tried to play it on my xbox and it is a thompson which did not recognize the dvd. I also tried to play it on a sharp dvd player (bout 2 years old) where the dvd started but froze up.
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txsfrbl
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30. December 2005 @ 17:57 |
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@alkohol
I hope whatever was cut from this thread didn't have to do with brainstorming my next one in this thread.
As I said before, I had no problem finaly going from AVI to playable dvd using Nero and DivXtoDVD...
Now the problem is. I was using the custom mode while exporting my movie
Mpeg2 video Mpeg audio 4.3 NTSC Frame 29.97 Size 512 / 384.
Works fine.
Now I tried using the DVD template and configured it to high quality and all just like you illistrated and guess what...I get an error about 2 minutes (movie time) into the process and my system bugs out.
In the Microsoft error signiture it listed mod name: ntdll.dll version 5.1.2600.2180 offset 000342ce
Is this process corrupt you think?
Why do you think I'm bugging out when I try to import in 720 / 480?
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31. December 2005 @ 09:06 |
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Quote: I tried to play it on my xbox and it is a thompson which did not recognize the dvd. I also tried to play it on a sharp dvd player (bout 2 years old) where the dvd started but froze up.
@ss81
Like I said, it sounds like a media issue to me. What kind of blank/media did you used? If you were able to play it on your computer but it wouldn't play on any of your standalone dvd players, then it is likely to be the media (possibly due to cheap/low quality dye). However, if you're using a DVD+R disc, then you can always "book type" it into a DVD-ROM format -- this should solve the problem and it will play in all functional dvd players, including XBOX and PS2 consoles.
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31. December 2005 @ 09:14 |
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Quote: @alkohol
I hope whatever was cut from this thread didn't have to do with brainstorming my next one in this thread.
As I said before, I had no problem finaly going from AVI to playable dvd using Nero and DivXtoDVD...
Now the problem is. I was using the custom mode while exporting my movie
Mpeg2 video Mpeg audio 4.3 NTSC Frame 29.97 Size 512 / 384.
Works fine.
Now I tried using the DVD template and configured it to high quality and all just like you illistrated and guess what...I get an error about 2 minutes (movie time) into the process and my system bugs out.
In the Microsoft error signiture it listed mod name: ntdll.dll version 5.1.2600.2180 offset 000342ce
Is this process corrupt you think?
Why do you think I'm bugging out when I try to import in 720 / 480?
@txsfrbl
Is this what you're talking about? If so, then I don't change or do anything with 720/480 (that's the size maybe?). I leave that alone (if I understand your question correctly). I only change the Video Quality to "Highest" and to "2 PASS VBR", other than that, I leave everything alone via "Automatic".

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ss81
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1. January 2006 @ 19:57 |
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I am using Memorex DVD+R discs. Looking for instructions on how to book type it. I am a newbie. I will search but any help would be appreciated. thanks for your help.
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2. January 2006 @ 00:10 |
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2. January 2006 @ 17:49 |
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Yep, definitely agree with my buddy creaky the Nero-nator, no doubt. You need to switch to better media like Taiyo Yuden, Verbatim "advanced azo or datalife plus" or Maxell (mij by Hitachi Corp.)
Good luck!!
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kkelln
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3. January 2006 @ 06:07 |
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@Alkohol;
Great job on this thread. I do have a quick question about Nero Vision. In the section where you create the menu page, I want the menu to be 16x9. I have some animated buttons on it that are 16x9 (because the source video files are 16x9), but there does not seem to be a way to specify 16x9 for the menu. I have tried to use a background video that is 16x9 to see if this 'forces' the menu page to take the 16x9 format but, instead, it generate in 4x3 and just adds a black bar at the top and the bottom of the screen. This is not a big deal, but all my DVDs are for wide screen TV and my DVD player stretches the 4x3 menu so the menu screen (including the 16x9 animated buttons) are distorted. Is this a limitation of Nero Vision 4 or am I missing something? THANKS for all your help on this board!
Kirk Kelln
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ss81
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3. January 2006 @ 11:51 |
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Thanks for all the info Alk and Creaky. The boot type worked and resolved my issue. Will also start using the recommended types 0f media. Thanks again.
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3. January 2006 @ 12:08 |
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good luck & happy burning
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nrohes
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3. January 2006 @ 15:22 |
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alky
i did exactly what you told me to uninstall, then reinstall the drivers for the primary and secondary IDE, but I still get the same thing that I sent you before, plus I have no problems burning DVDs with other programs, just Nero. How can i get the IDEs to read what u have? and how come the problem with the buffer underrun is only happening at the point where one video ends on the timeline and the next begins and it is in the beginning where it says "transcoding video"?? I am so mad that I paid money for this junk. How do I find out how much ram i have? Does the available space on the C drive matter (well, i know it does, but does it matter if i have 60 GB of available space)??
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4. January 2006 @ 13:59 |
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Can you post up a screen shot of your DMAs? You shouldn't be having any troubles "uninstalling" them controllers drivers or burner's drivers -- once you uninstalled and restart your computer, Windows should automatically detects and reinstall them for you.
On the other hand, can you post up the very last section from your Nero log? I'll see what I can do alright.
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