Macrovision+++

[orGAZmic]

Does DVD2SVCD remove macrovision protect when ripping?

[DVD2SVCD]

no

[JulCat]

So that means my SVCD from DVD2SVCD are macrovision protected if the source is?

[DVD2SVCD]

no

[caliburn]

DVD2SVCD, are you able to "legally" speak about Macrovision in these forums?
I have the exact same question started in this thread, and your two responses are too brief.
If you could elaborate that would be great.
If you can not, I understand.

[Kedirekin]

In defense of DVD2SVCD's breif replies - they are accurate, and their breifness is understandable considering. But this is the newbie forum, so it's also understandable that you want more information.

Macrovision on DVDs is implemented as a simple flag (a single bit that's turned 'on' in the MPG stream, I believe). It's up to the decoder firmware (in your DVD player or MPG decoder card) to add the actual macrovision signals to the output to your TV or VCR. So, there isn't anything actaully encoded into the movie that *is* macrovision - there can't be, since DVDs only encode 480 lines, and the macrovision signals happen at, like, line 525 (or something like that).

Equally, macrovision doesn't really exist in the digital realm of PC - it remains a simple flag.

So, DVD2SVCD doesn't need to remove the macrovision from vobs for people to be able to encode from them. And since CCE doesn't add the macrovision flags when it re-encodes, your SVCDs have no macrovision protection on them.

Hope that helps.

[caliburn]

Thank you for the detailed reply.
I'm still trying to figure a way around this whole MacroVision issue, and I appreciate your time.
I'll post back with my results.

caliburn

[markrb]

If you really need to remove macrovision, 99.9% of people don't, use SmartRipper and make sure the remove macrovision is checked.

Mark

[caliburn]

Now I'm not so convinced it's a MacroVision issue.
I can't get PowerDVD to play regular store bougght DVD's on my TV.
It appears to be a PowerDVD issue.
thanks everyone.

Caliburn

[Linux]

Some DVD software players (think PowerDVD is one of them) disable the video out port when they detect that your PC does NOT have support for Macrovision.
That restriction has nothing to do whether the movie have the Macrovision bit set or not.
You have to either use another software or crack the one you have.
Observe, this is not a Demo/Pay version thing. Both have the restriction that applies when it detect that you have a TV-out on your PC.

[Macros746]

Yeah, I actually had an embarrassing Macrosvision experience the other day. I have a hollywood magic card and, having just installed the new player neglected to check the 'disable macrovision' box on the player....I couldn't figure out what the hell was wrong with my computer. As to the guy with WinDVD Macros issues....goto google.com and type in some choice words...you'll find something....

Macros

p.s. what type of TV out card do you have?

[caliburn]

Well, it seems I'm SOL.
I sent an e-amil to a CineMaster expert (as my DVD decoder card is Hardware Cinemaster C-98).
Here's the reply I got:

Unfortunately the features of the card will only work when used from the CineMaster DVD Player.
Windows Media Player might work with individual files, but then you can't change any settings.

But I did solve the problem.
I bought a cheap-ass Apex AD-1500 at Wal-MArt for $138, and the GD thing works like a charm.
Plays DVDs, SVCD's, CD-R, CD-RW, and MP3's.

Finally, my kids can watch those damn Scooby Doo movies on my TV.

Later everyone.

Caliburn

[Macros746]

You aren't SOL.....go download DVD Genie from VCDhelp.com....I think it will fix all of your problems...

Macros