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BookerT
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18. February 2009 @ 13:21 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Im jus tryna to burn the divx movies I download to playable dvds.

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18. February 2009 @ 13:26 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by BookerT:

I am currently using the WinAVI tutorial to convert my AVI (divx) files to dvd folders.
BOOKERT

Never heard of that one. I used something (once upon a time) called Apollo divx to dvd). Worked wonders. It would even convert pal to ntsc, if memory serves, LOL.



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18. February 2009 @ 13:26 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by BookerT:
Im jus tryna to burn the divx movies I download to playable dvds.
Usually divx needs to be converted to dvd format prior to burning.

Divx can be burned by itself, although a divx supported player is necessary to play the discs.


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18. February 2009 @ 13:30 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
@BookT

First you need a program for getting around the DRM encryptions on the DVD. The two most popular are Free DVD Fab Decrypter and not free but 21 day trial ANYDVD-slysoft.com- I prefer it.

Then you need a program to shrink the movie to fit on a DVD-5 SL disc. Again Fab will do it, DVD Shrink will do it better (free) and nero Recode (not free) will do it best IMHO.

You then need to burn the out put files whether ISOs or Video_TS. I use Nero Burning Rom automatically with NeroRecode. A one step process. Shrink will also burn with NBR. IMG is one of the better burning programs (Free). It will burn ISO or Video_TS file.

There a lot more technical programs that do a better job also. Search the site for the places to get the aforementioned programs to download and the tutorials themselves. it's all here for your perusal. I'm not going to spoon-feed you. Do some work on your own-we all did! Learn the basics and then come back if you are still having troubles and post what information you can-ALL OF IT. Take your time when you post to use good English grammar and not abbreviated text speak. The you might get some decent answers! We don't get paid for doing this and we have very little patience sometimes for people that won't help themselves first!


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18. February 2009 @ 13:34 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Well put garmoon :)



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18. February 2009 @ 13:45 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
ok I have a divx movie converted to dvd folder. Whats the next step? How can I tell if its PAL or NTSC. I used IMGburn to write to DVDR but it doesnt play.. That is where im deadstopped at.

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18. February 2009 @ 13:51 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by bryston:
Originally posted by BookerT:
Some of you on here are *** for accusing me of someone I have no clue of.
Again I jus came here to discuss my issues with makin dvds. After all this is media forum??
Makes me wonder if I shud seek higher advice from else where being im not taken seriously.

I appreciate afterdawn as a great site for learning and I have certainly obtained alot of useful knowledge regarding media.

I jus want to know wat small step am I missing to the reason why my dvds dont play on the dvd player.

Hi,

can you post a Imgburn burn log !
thank you !


Jo


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18. February 2009 @ 13:52 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
We're still waiting for you to post your Imgburn log. Can you do that?

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18. February 2009 @ 13:54 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Has your player EVER played these types of discs?
Is your burner new? Has It seen ALOT of discs? What kind of burner is it?

By the way. I've found that converting 25 Frames per second PAL to NTSC, still doesn't look right. There's a kinda stutter in the video. Not sure if there is a way to fix that. It's due I BELIEVE to our hardware not supporting that standard.

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18. February 2009 @ 13:55 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
BookerT, post edited due to name calling. lets not do that again, understood!!

bryston, edit both of your posts to reflect my edit on his post so i don't mess up your sig.
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18. February 2009 @ 13:55 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Jo, you both posted at the same time. Its possible that he missed your post somehow.



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18. February 2009 @ 14:02 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by ddp:
BookerT, post edited due to name calling. lets not do that again, understood!!

bryston, edit both of your posts to reflect my edit on his post so i don't mess up your sig.

Thanks Mr ddp !

Done,


Jo

PS, as soon as a burn log is requested, the OP dissapears again. Coincidence, or have we seen this behavior before ? Just wondering out loud. Never mind :)



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18. February 2009 @ 15:16 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Weird thread. Anyway:
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when inserted into my SONY DVD player it mention REGION INCOMPATIABLE.

This is a generic error that Sony throws out, you'll get the same error with a PAL disc (if you are in the USA).

The OP has a converted AVI, most floating around are 25fps. I would assume his converting software is outputting PAL.

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18. February 2009 @ 15:55 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
@ Mr. BookerT

To use Miss Byrston terms of endearment, I suggest you start with a store bought DVD that you own. Rip it to your HDD with above mentioned programs Fab or AnyDVD, Shrink it with Shrink or Recode or Fab and burn it with Nero or Fab or Imgburn and then post a log of your miserable failed attempt for us to read. Guides are available here and on the net. Does Google ring a bell? Once you get a decent file to burn on your HDD then you can start trying to copy that crap you're downloading from the internet with all the corrupted files. You can't run before you walk! So before whining back here for more help on DivX files, see if you can backup a simple movie that will play in you DVD player. Try to find a SL disc that you can just copy to HDD and burn without shrinkage. From some of your posts there has already been some shrinkage between your ears. Have some dignity, laddie, and try to help yourself a wee little bit.


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18. February 2009 @ 17:23 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by MysticE:
Weird thread. Anyway:
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when inserted into my SONY DVD player it mention REGION INCOMPATIABLE.

This is a generic error that Sony throws out, you'll get the same error with a PAL disc (if you are in the USA).

The OP has a converted AVI, most floating around are 25fps. I would assume his converting software is outputting PAL.
I am using WinAVI for my Divx conversions
im not sure if WinAVI is outputting my dvds in PAL. Note that their isnt any options for NTSC or PAL in WinAVI that I see of.

can u dig it sucka?
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18. February 2009 @ 17:28 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by garmoon:
@ Mr. BookerT

To use Miss Byrston terms of endearment, I suggest you start with a store bought DVD that you own. Rip it to your HDD with above mentioned programs Fab or AnyDVD, Shrink it with Shrink or Recode or Fab and burn it with Nero or Fab or Imgburn and then post a log of your miserable failed attempt for us to read. Guides are available here and on the net. Does Google ring a bell? Once you get a decent file to burn on your HDD then you can start trying to copy that crap you're downloading from the internet with all the corrupted files. You can't run before you walk! So before whining back here for more help on DivX files, see if you can backup a simple movie that will play in you DVD player. Try to find a SL disc that you can just copy to HDD and burn without shrinkage. From some of your posts there has already been some shrinkage between your ears. Have some dignity, laddie, and try to help yourself a wee little bit.
To be exact I spent 3 weeks of googlinng and downloading numberous DVD software. I'll be glad to show you a picture of all the DVD softwares that accumlated on my PC. I came here as a last ditch effort but trust me by all means I learnt alot.
Now Here is my IMGburn log from the recent DVD I just burned. It works fine in my PC.

I 17:07:57 ImgBurn Version 2.4.2.0 started!
I 17:07:57 Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 3)
I 17:07:57 Total Physical Memory: 523,760 KB - Available: 213,252 KB
W 17:07:57 Drive H:\ (FAT32) does not support single files > 4 GB in size.
I 17:07:57 Initialising SPTI...
I 17:07:57 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 17:07:57 Found 1 CD-RW, 1 DVD±RW/RAM and 1 BD-ROM/HD DVD-ROM!
I 17:12:04 Operation Started!
I 17:12:04 Building Image Tree...
I 17:12:04 Checking Directory Depth...
I 17:12:04 Calculating Totals...
I 17:12:04 Preparing Image...
I 17:12:04 Checking Path Length...
I 17:12:04 Contents: 7 Files, 2 Folders
I 17:12:04 Size: 2,312,906,752 bytes
I 17:12:04 Sectors: 1,129,349
I 17:12:04 Image Size: 2,313,519,104 bytes
I 17:12:04 Image Sectors: 1,129,648
I 17:12:04 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:00:00
I 17:13:45 Operation Started!
I 17:13:46 Building Image Tree...
I 17:13:50 Checking Directory Depth...
I 17:13:50 Calculating Totals...
I 17:13:50 Preparing Image...
I 17:13:50 Checking Path Length...
I 17:13:50 Contents: 7 Files, 2 Folders
I 17:13:50 Size: 2,312,906,752 bytes
I 17:13:50 Sectors: 1,129,349
I 17:13:50 Image Size: 2,313,519,104 bytes
I 17:13:50 Image Sectors: 1,129,648
I 17:13:52 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:00:06
I 17:13:52 Operation Started!
I 17:13:52 Source File: -==/\/[BUILD IMAGE]\/\==-
I 17:13:52 Source File Sectors: 1,129,648 (MODE1/2048)
I 17:13:52 Source File Size: 2,313,519,104 bytes
I 17:13:52 Source File Volume Identifier: DVD_01_1
I 17:13:52 Source File Application Identifier: IMGBURN V2.4.2.0 - THE ULTIMATE IMAGE BURNER!
I 17:13:52 Source File Implementation Identifier: ImgBurn
I 17:13:52 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 17:13:52 Destination Device: [2:0:0] HL-DT-ST ram.cfm" class="forum_link" target="_blank">DVD-RAM GH22LP20 1.02 (F:) (ATA)
I 17:13:52 Destination Media Type: DVD-R (Disc ID: RITEKF1) (Speeds: 4x, 8x, 12x, 16x)
I 17:13:52 Destination Media Sectors: 2,297,888
I 17:13:52 Write Mode: DVD
I 17:13:52 Write Type: DAO
I 17:13:52 Write Speed: 16x
I 17:13:52 Link Size: Auto
I 17:13:52 Test Mode: No
I 17:13:52 OPC: No
I 17:13:52 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 17:13:53 Filling Buffer... (20 MB)
I 17:13:56 Writing LeadIn...
I 17:14:11 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 1129647)
I 17:14:11 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 1129647)
I 17:17:10 Synchronising Cache...
I 17:17:27 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:03:35
I 17:17:27 Average Write Rate: 12,621 KB/s (9.1x) - Maximum Write Rate: 16,935 KB/s (12.2x)
I 17:17:27 Cycling Tray before Verify...
W 17:17:46 Waiting for device to become ready...
I 17:17:59 Device Ready!
I 17:18:01 Operation Started!
I 17:18:01 Source Device: [2:0:0] HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GH22LP20 1.02 (F:) (ATA)
I 17:18:01 Source Media Type: DVD-R (Book Type: DVD-R) (Disc ID: RITEKF1) (Speeds: 4x, 8x, 12x, 16x)
I 17:18:01 Image File: -==/\/[BUILD IMAGE]\/\==-
I 17:18:01 Image File Sectors: 1,129,648 (MODE1/2048)
I 17:18:01 Image File Size: 2,313,519,104 bytes
I 17:18:01 Image File Volume Identifier: DVD_01_1
I 17:18:01 Image File Application Identifier: IMGBURN V2.4.2.0 - THE ULTIMATE IMAGE BURNER!
I 17:18:01 Image File Implementation Identifier: ImgBurn
I 17:18:01 Image File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 17:18:01 Read Speed (Data/Audio): MAX / MAX
I 17:18:01 Verifying Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 1129647)
I 17:18:01 Verifying Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 1129647)
W 17:18:25 Miscompare at LBA: 288, Offset: 0
W 17:18:25 Device: 0x05
W 17:18:25 Image File: 0x00
W 17:18:25 Total Errors in Sector: 129
I 17:18:25 Verifying Sectors...
W 17:18:28 Miscompare at LBA: 289, Offset: 0
W 17:18:28 Device: 0x05
W 17:18:28 Image File: 0x00
W 17:18:28 Total Errors in Sector: 130
I 17:18:28 Verifying Sectors...
W 17:18:29 Miscompare at LBA: 608, Offset: 0, File: \VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_1.VOB
W 17:18:29 Device: 0x44
W 17:18:29 Image File: 0x00
W 17:18:29 Total Errors in Sector: 2,021
I 17:18:29 Verifying Sectors...
W 17:18:29 Miscompare at LBA: 609, Offset: 1, File: \VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_1.VOB
W 17:18:29 Device: 0x01
W 17:18:29 Image File: 0x00
W 17:18:29 Total Errors in Sector: 2,017
I 17:18:29 Verifying Sectors...
E 17:18:31 Miscompare at LBA: 610, Offset: 1, File: \VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_1.VOB
E 17:18:31 Device: 0x01
E 17:18:31 Image File: 0x00
E 17:18:31 Total Errors in Sector: 2,013
E 17:18:31 Failed to Verify Sectors!
E 17:18:31 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:00:29
I 17:18:31 Average Verify Rate: 42 KB/s (0.0x) - Maximum Verify Rate: 42 KB/s (0.0x)
I 17:19:11 Close Request Acknowledged
I 17:19:11 Closing Down...
I 17:19:12 Shutting down SPTI...
I 17:19:12 ImgBurn closed!
I 13:49:51 ImgBurn Version 2.4.2.0 started!


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18. February 2009 @ 17:32 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Your burner COULD be the issue! I dont like my LG much. Not much at all. However, im not the one to interpret imgburn logs!

LOL, just noticed your using Ritek dvds. NOT the best discs by far. But that does depend on the burner! The LG may not like them!

LOL, you dont wanna be burning them at the max speed either! Riteks are not good media. Ive had VERY little luck with them. Their cds are ok though.



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18. February 2009 @ 17:42 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Try some better media and burn at 8x and see if that makes a difference.

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18. February 2009 @ 17:50 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
thank you guys for your all your help.. I was kinda iffy on purchasing the LG dvd burner but for 50 bucks I couldnt refuse the offer. Any ideas? AVI to NTSC?

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18. February 2009 @ 17:57 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I have a samsung burner, and I normally don't burn faster than 6-8x. I use a lot of ritek media, and have had very good success with it.

I use dvd flick to convert my avi to dvd compliant. In dvd flick's settings, you can set the output to either ntsc or pal.

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18. February 2009 @ 18:00 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by dialysis1:
Try some better media and burn at 8x and see if that makes a difference.
Hi,

Ritek F 1 is second rate media, If Ritek brand is required, then use the Ridata line. Also max burn speeds are unwarranted and do as Mr Dialysis suggests.


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18. February 2009 @ 18:03 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by rtm27:
I have a samsung burner, and I normally don't burn faster than 6-8x. I use a lot of ritek media, and have had very good success with it.

I use dvd flick to convert my avi to dvd compliant. In dvd flick's settings, you can set the output to either ntsc or pal.
My Lite-On's are the opposite. I can burn pretty much anything except ritek. You need to find the media that's compatabile with your burner. My Lite-On's just love Sony discs.
I'm also having good results with Maxell (CMC MAG-M01-00).

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18. February 2009 @ 18:04 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by BookerT:
thank you guys for your all your help.. I was kinda iffy on purchasing the LG dvd burner but for 50 bucks I couldnt refuse the offer. Any ideas? AVI to NTSC?

Oh man!!! You WAYYYY over paid. You paid twice as much as you needed to for that LG. I have a VERY similar model, And its abilities are LIMITED to say the least. Thankfully I only paid 23.99 I believe. It may have been even less! I think it was 19.99 Free shipping through the egg!



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18. February 2009 @ 18:09 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by BookerT:
AVI to NTSC?

Avi is a type of container

NTSC is a format of transmission

You are mixing methaphors

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18. February 2009 @ 18:34 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by rtm27:
I have a samsung burner, and I normally don't burn faster than 6-8x. I use a lot of ritek media, and have had very good success with it.

I use dvd flick to convert my avi to dvd compliant. In dvd flick's settings, you can set the output to either ntsc or pal.
Im going to try your method i'll bbac later to let you guys know how it went.

Thank You

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