AVStoDVD Support Thread

[MrC]

Hi Mrc,

Suggestion: Did you can set an option of avstodvd windows like muxman and dos windows can stay minimised in the tray or task bar. When i play a game or work in photoshop, all windows pup'pups when i work with other programs. Grrrr!! :devil:

Thanks!
8ternity

Ok, put in the ToDo list.

:)

Bye

[John_J]

Hi MrC,

I think I've found a bug in the latest AVStoDVD release. If you add two audiostreams (multichannel & 2ch), select the 2ch audiostream and hit "View/Edit Title Settings", A2D creates following error message:

http://i53.tinypic.com/33k7ng7.png

You can close this window, but it pops up over and over again...

BTW: Is there a reason why A2D defines this 2ch audio as multichannel or it is part of this bug ?

@Sparktank

could you please try this 2.4.1 Alpha preview (https://sites.google.com/site/avstodvdmain/AVStoDVD_241Alpha_110712_exe_only.7z)?

Regarding MKVextract...

A2D v2.4.0 proofs the following registry entry (as specified in source code):

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\mkvmergeGUI\GUI

A2D v2.4.1 Alpha looks at:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\MKVtoolnix

...and here we got a third possibility ;) (I'm using MKVToolNix zip archive):

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\mkvmergeGUI\GUI

Maybe you should check all three (I hope there aren't any more) possible entries for the correct path.

Cheerio,
JohnJ

[MrC]

@John_J

endless loop... must be fixed asap. Thanks for the bug report :)

About registry entries, good suggestion. I will update the mkvextract routine with all the 3 possibilities.

;)

Bye

[8ternity]

Edit:

Check your mail.

Thanks.

[MrC]

AVStoDVD 2.4.1 is available to download (http://sourceforge.net/projects/avstodvd/files/avstodvd/AVStoDVD%202.4.1/AVStoDVD_241_Install.exe/download).

Change log:

- Some bugs fixed
- Added 'DVD Assets Path' option in 'Preferences'/'Paths'
- Added possibility to customize subtitles color in 'Preferences'/'Authoring'. Limited to authored (not hard-encoded) subtitles, using '-palette' flag in BatchMux
- Added icons legend to Progress Status window
- Added official support to Windows 7 32bit
- Changed max displayed subtitles (embedded in source titles, like mkv or m2ts) from 10 to 100
- Improved source titles drag&drop into main window routine
- Improved source chapters detection routine (now it works for IFO files)
- Improved MKVExtract detection routine
- Improved IDX/SUB subtitles demuxing in 'DVD Parse' section
- MKVtoolnix updated to 4.9.1
- MediaInfo updated to 0.7.47

@8ternity: I will reply to you ASAP

;)

Bye

[8ternity]

Hi MRc,

Perfect, im in waiting.. i need to convert my project. :-) Let me know if you need something else.

Thanks.

[shreeit]

Hi:

I need help. I am trying to convert MKV (made from BD) to DVD. I am getting two issues.

1. No Audio
2. The DVD file size almost half..

I attached log. I have latest version (2.4.1) and running WIN7 64

<8/18/2011 2:56:21 PM>
START PROCESS
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<8/18/2011 2:56:21 PM>
PROJECT SETTINGS

DVD Video Standard: NTSC
DVD Titles number: 1
DVD Size: 4450/4450 MB (100%)
DVD Output Setup: DVD Folder
DVD Label: DVD
DVD Menu: No Menu
Output Folder: C:\Users\temp\Videos
Delete Temp Process Files: Yes
Delete Working Files: Yes
Edit Command Parameters: No
Post Process Task: Show Progress Status window

PREFERENCES

MultiThread: 1
AVS Source Filter: A2DSource
AVS UpSize/DownSize Filter: Lanczos4Resize/Spline64Resize
Video Resolution: 0
Video BitRate Min: 2500
Video BitRate Level 1: 6500
Video Profile Level 2: 4500
Video BitRate Max: 8500
Keep DVD Compliant Video: 1
AC3 Audio Encoder: 0
PAL SpeedUp: 0
Force FFmpeg for Long Audio: 1
DVD Audio Format: 0
DVD Audio BitRate: 192
Keep DVD Compliant Audio: 1
Normalize Audio: 0
Auto Delay Audio: 1
DVD Audio Language (Primary): EN - English
DVD Audio Language (Secondary): EN - English
DVD Subs Language (Primary): EN - English
DVD Subs Language (Secondary): EN - English
DVD Subs Font: Tahoma 18pt (255,255,255)
Chapters Interval: 5
Use Source Chapters: 1
DVD Burning Drive: E: hp DVDRAM GT30L mP06
DVD Burning Speed: 4x
Auto Erase DVD RW: 1
Save Log file: 1
Display errors messages: 1
Unload ActiveMovie library: 0
Adjust ffdshow mixer: 1
Save General Settings: 0
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<8/18/2011 2:56:21 PM>
TITLE 1 SOURCE FILES
Video: C:\Users\temp\Downloads\xyz.mkv
Info: AVC - 2802 kbps - 1280x544 - DAR 2.353 - 24 fps (CFR) - Progressive - 2:25:07 hours - 208983 frames
Audio 1: C:\Users\temp\Downloads\xyz.mkv
Info: DTS - 1536 kbps - CBR - 6 ch - 48000 Hz - 16 bit - 2:25:07 hours (0 ms delay) - Internal
[MediaInfoLib - v0.7.47]
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<8/18/2011 2:56:21 PM>
AVISYNTH SCRIPT
Import("C:\Program Files (x86)\AVStoDVD\Lib\A2DSource.avsi")

Video = A2DVideoSource("C:\Users\temp\Downloads\xyz.mkv", CacheFolder="C:\Users\temp\AppData\Local\Temp", FrameRate=24, VFR=false)
# Audio is frameserved by AviSynth just for Preview and Edit purposes.
Audio = A2DAudioSource("C:\Users\temp\Downloads\xyz.mkv", CacheFolder="C:\Users\temp\AppData\Local\Temp")

Video = Video.ConvertToYV12
#Using DGPulldown/HCenc to upsize FPS
Video = Video.AddBorders(0,88,0,88)
Video = Video.Spline64Resize(720,480)

AudioDub(Video, Audio)
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<8/18/2011 2:56:21 PM>
START VIDEO ENCODING OPERATIONS
Encoding Profile: HCenc VBR 2-pass
Target Video FileSize: 2726 MB
HCenc Parameters: -ini "C:\Users\temp\AppData\Local\Temp\DVD_2_xyz.HCenc.ini"
HCenc ini file:
*INFILE C:\Users\temp\AppData\Local\Temp\DVD_2_xyz_1.avs
*AVSRELOAD
*OUTFILE C:\Users\temp\Videos\DVD_2_xyz.m2v
*LOGFILE C:\Users\temp\AppData\Local\Temp\DVD_2_xyz.HCenc.log
*MAXBITRATE 7964
*BITRATE 2626
*PROFILE BEST
*ASPECT 16:9
*PROGRESSIVE
*TFF
*BIAS 30
*DC_PREC 8
*MATRIX MPEG
*AQ 1
*LUMGAIN 1
*SMP
*PRIORITY IDLE
*WAIT 2
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<8/18/2011 5:38:32 PM>
END VIDEO ENCODING OPERATIONS
A2DVideoSource: DirectShowSource
Created File: C:\Users\temp\Videos\DVD_2_xyz.m2v (2727.4 MB)
OUTPUT VIDEO INFO: MPEG-2 Video - 2642 kbps - 720x480 - DAR 1.778 - 24 fps (CFR) - Progressive (TFF) - 2:25:07 hours - 208983 frames
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<8/18/2011 5:38:32 PM>
START PULLDOWN OPERATIONS
DGPulldown Parameters: "C:\Users\temp\Videos\DVD_2_xyz.m2v" -srcfps 24.000 -destfps 29.97 -inplace -tff
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<8/18/2011 5:44:20 PM>
END PULLDOWN OPERATIONS
DGPulldown executed on File: C:\Users\temp\Videos\DVD_2_xyz.m2v (2727.4 MB)
OUTPUT VIDEO INFO: MPEG-2 Video - 2642 kbps - 720x480 - DAR 1.778 - 23.976 fps (CFR) - Progressive (2:3 Pulldown) - 2:25:07 hours - 208772 frames
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<8/18/2011 5:44:21 PM>
START AUDIO DEMUXING OPERATIONS (Track 1)
FFmpeg Parameters: -i "C:\Users\temp\Downloads\xyz.mkv" -acodec copy "C:\Users\temp\Videos\DVD_2_xyz_1.ToFix.dts"
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<8/18/2011 5:49:13 PM>
END AUDIO ENCODING OPERATIONS (Track 1)
Created File: C:\Users\temp\Videos\DVD_2_xyz_1.dts (1566.4 MB)
OUTPUT AUDIO INFO: DTS - 1536 kbps - CBR - 6 ch - 48000 Hz - 16 bit - 2:25:03 hours (0 ms delay)
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<8/18/2011 5:49:14 PM>
START DVD AUTHORING OPERATIONS
BatchMux Parameters: -arglist "C:\Users\temp\AppData\Local\Temp\DVD_2_BatchMux.ini"
BatchMux ini file:
-d "C:\Users\temp\Videos\DVD_2\VIDEO_TS"
-mxp "C:\Users\temp\AppData\Local\Temp\DVD_2_MuxMan.mxp"
-l "C:\Users\temp\AppData\Local\Temp\DVD_2_MuxMan.log"
-muxman "C:\Program Files (x86)\AVStoDVD\MuxMan"
-prio LOW
-palette "C:\Users\temp\AppData\Local\Temp\DVD_2_Palette.txt"
-v "C:\Users\temp\Videos\DVD_2_xyz.m2v"
-vidmode LB
-a1 "C:\Users\temp\Videos\DVD_2_xyz_1.dts"
-a1lang en
-cellfr "C:\Users\temp\Videos\DVD_2_xyz_Chapters.txt"
-progfr "C:\Users\temp\Videos\DVD_2_xyz_Chapters.txt"
-chapfr "C:\Users\temp\Videos\DVD_2_xyz_Chapters.txt"

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<8/18/2011 6:04:57 PM>
CHECK DVD SIZE
DVD Folder (actual) Size: 2802.1 MB
vs Estimated Size: 4450 MB -> 37.0% undersize
vs Assets Size: 4293.8 MB -> Warning!
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<8/18/2011 6:04:57 PM>
END DVD AUTHORING OPERATIONS
Created Folder: C:\Users\temp\Videos\DVD_2 (2802.1 MB)
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<8/18/2011 6:04:57 PM>
Log file created by AVStoDVD Release 2.4.1
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[MrC]

@shreeit

Muxman has refused the retained DTS audio track. You have to force re-encoding to AC3: go to 'Edit Title'/'Audio', toggle off 'Auto Audio Setup' and 'Keep DVD compliant Audio' and then select AC3 as 'Audio Format'. Restart your project.

;)

Bye

[ggtop]

@MrC
I encountered a problem with the latest version 2.41.
I have a DV project with about 20 files. After importing them into the project I change the title name from e.g. "scenes'20070405 13.50.28" to" 05.04.2007 13:50" because I also want to have this title name in the menu. AVStoDVD stops right before audio encoding of this title should start. I get an error message (...look at the log...) but there is nothing obvious. After doing some tests I noticed that you pass the title name as part of the filename to the encoder and in my case a file with ":" shall be created. And this leads to an error in the end.

Can you please have a look?

ggtop

[MrC]

@ggtop

workaround: use the label "05.04.2007 13:50" only in the DVD Menu Editor and not in 'Edit Title'/'General'/ section.

In the next release I will add a chars check (\/:*?"<>| banned) in the 'Edit Title'/'General'/'Titlename' textbox

;)

Bye

[ggtop]

Thank you for your quick reply. To use the labels instead is what is wanted to try next.

But I wonder what is the edit title textbox is good for?
You extract the original titlename from the filename so you can 100% sure it is valid. So it would be good it AVStoDVD would use the original title internally for temp files and so on and the edited name for the label. Or you change the behaviour of the textbox to read-only, because who would need a titlename that has to be changed a second time for the label...

ggtop

[shreeit]

@MrC..Sorry one more time..I am trying to understand and learn..You suggested Muxman refuse to retain audio track. I used tool with two .mkv files. Boths files had DTS 6.1. File1 is success and file2 is half the size of actual .mkv file and no audio.

file1 log__________________________

<8/23/2011 3:31:34 PM>
TITLE 1 SOURCE FILES
Video: C:\Users\xyz\Downloads\file1.mkv
Info: AVC - 3014 kbps - 1280x560 - DAR 2.286 - 23.976 fps (CFR) - Progressive - 2:17:52 hours - 198340 frames
Audio 1: C:\Users\xyz\Downloads\file1.mkv
Info: DTS - 1536 kbps - CBR - 6 ch - 48000 Hz - 24 bit - 2:17:52 hours (0 ms delay) - Internal
[MediaInfoLib - v0.7.47]
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<8/23/2011 3:31:34 PM>
AVISYNTH SCRIPT
Import("C:\Program Files (x86)\AVStoDVD\Lib\A2DSource.avsi")

Video = A2DVideoSource("C:\Users\xyz\Downloads\file1.mkv", CacheFolder="C:\Users\xyz\AppData\Local\Temp", FrameRate=23.976, VFR=false)
# Audio is frameserved by AviSynth just for Preview and Edit purposes.
Audio = A2DAudioSource("C:\Users\xyz\Downloads\file1.mkv", CacheFolder="C:\Users\xyz\AppData\Local\Temp")

Video = Video.ConvertToYV12
#Using DGPulldown/HCenc to upsize FPS
Video = Video.AddBorders(0,80,0,80)
Video = Video.Spline64Resize(720,480)

AudioDub(Video, Audio)
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<8/23/2011 3:31:34 PM>
START VIDEO ENCODING OPERATIONS
Encoding Profile: HCenc VBR 2-pass
Target Video FileSize: 3883.3 MB
HCenc Parameters: -ini "C:\Users\xyz\AppData\Local\Temp\DVD_0_file1.HCenc.ini"
HCenc ini file:
*INFILE C:\Users\xyz\AppData\Local\Temp\DVD_0_file1_1.avs
*AVSRELOAD
*OUTFILE C:\Users\xyz\Videos\DVD_0_file1.m2v
*LOGFILE C:\Users\xyz\AppData\Local\Temp\DVD_0_file1.HCenc.log
*MAXBITRATE 9000
*BITRATE 3938
*PROFILE BEST
*ASPECT 16:9
*PROGRESSIVE
*TFF
*PULLDOWN
*BIAS 40
*DC_PREC 8
*MATRIX MPEG
*AQ 1
*LUMGAIN 1
*SMP
*PRIORITY IDLE
*WAIT 2
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<8/23/2011 5:49:13 PM>
END VIDEO ENCODING OPERATIONS
A2DVideoSource: DirectShowSource
Created File: C:\Users\xyz\Videos\DVD_0_file1.m2v (3885 MB)
OUTPUT VIDEO INFO: MPEG-2 Video - 3965 kbps - 720x480 - DAR 1.778 - 23.976 fps (CFR) - Progressive (2:3 Pulldown) - 2:17:52 hours - 198339 frames
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<8/23/2011 5:49:14 PM>
START AUDIO ENCODING OPERATIONS (Track 1)
FFmpeg Parameters: -threads 2 -i "C:\Users\xyz\AppData\Local\Temp\DVD_0_file1_1.avs" -y -vn -acodec ac3 -ac 6 -ar 48000 -ab 448k "C:\Users\xyz\Videos\DVD_0_file1_1.ac3"
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<8/23/2011 6:43:56 PM>
END AUDIO ENCODING OPERATIONS (Track 1)
Created File: C:\Users\xyz\Videos\DVD_0_file1_1.ac3 (441.8 MB)
OUTPUT AUDIO INFO: AC3 - 448 kbps - CBR - 6 ch - 48000 Hz - 16 bit - 2:17:52 hours (0 ms delay)
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<8/23/2011 6:43:56 PM>
START DVD AUTHORING OPERATIONS
BatchMux Parameters: -arglist "C:\Users\xyz\AppData\Local\Temp\DVD_0_BatchMux.ini"
BatchMux ini file:
-d "C:\Users\xyz\Videos\DVD_0\VIDEO_TS"
-mxp "C:\Users\xyz\AppData\Local\Temp\DVD_0_MuxMan.mxp"
-l "C:\Users\xyz\AppData\Local\Temp\DVD_0_MuxMan.log"
-muxman "C:\Program Files (x86)\AVStoDVD\MuxMan"
-prio LOW
-palette "C:\Users\xyz\AppData\Local\Temp\DVD_0_Palette.txt"
-v "C:\Users\xyz\Videos\DVD_0_file1.m2v"
-vidmode LB
-a1 "C:\Users\xyz\Videos\DVD_0_file1_1.ac3"
-a1lang en
-cellfr "C:\Users\xyz\Videos\DVD_0_file1_Chapters.txt"
-progfr "C:\Users\xyz\Videos\DVD_0_file1_Chapters.txt"
-chapfr "C:\Users\xyz\Videos\DVD_0_file1_Chapters.txt"

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<8/23/2011 7:00:58 PM>
CHECK DVD SIZE
DVD Folder (actual) Size: 4427 MB
vs Estimated Size: 4450 MB -> 0.5% undersize
vs Assets Size: 4326.8 MB -> OK
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<8/23/2011 7:00:58 PM>
END DVD AUTHORING OPERATIONS
Created Folder: C:\Users\xyz\Videos\DVD_0 (4427 MB)
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<8/23/2011 7:00:58 PM>
Log file created by AVStoDVD Release 2.4.1
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file2 log (failure)_________________________________________________________

<8/23/2011 7:48:02 PM>
START PROCESS
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<8/23/2011 7:48:02 PM>
PROJECT SETTINGS

DVD Video Standard: NTSC
DVD Titles number: 1
DVD Size: 4450/4450 MB (100%)
DVD Output Setup: DVD Folder
DVD Label: DVD
DVD Menu: No Menu
Output Folder: C:\Users\xyz\Videos
Delete Temp Process Files: Yes
Delete Working Files: Yes
Edit Command Parameters: No
Post Process Task: Show Progress Status window

PREFERENCES

MultiThread: 1
AVS Source Filter: A2DSource
AVS UpSize/DownSize Filter: Lanczos4Resize/Spline64Resize
Video Resolution: 0
Video BitRate Min: 2500
Video BitRate Level 1: 6500
Video Profile Level 2: 4500
Video BitRate Max: 8500
Keep DVD Compliant Video: 1
AC3 Audio Encoder: 0
PAL SpeedUp: 0
Force FFmpeg for Long Audio: 1
DVD Audio Format: 0
DVD Audio BitRate: 192
Keep DVD Compliant Audio: 1
Normalize Audio: 0
Auto Delay Audio: 1
DVD Audio Language (Primary): EN - English
DVD Audio Language (Secondary): EN - English
DVD Subs Language (Primary): EN - English
DVD Subs Language (Secondary): EN - English
DVD Subs Font: Tahoma 18pt (255,255,255)
Chapters Interval: 5
Use Source Chapters: 1
DVD Burning Drive: E: hp DVDRAM GT30L mP06
DVD Burning Speed: 4x
Auto Erase DVD RW: 1
Save Log file: 1
Display errors messages: 1
Unload ActiveMovie library: 0
Adjust ffdshow mixer: 1
Save General Settings: 0
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<8/23/2011 7:48:02 PM>
TITLE 1 SOURCE FILES
Video: C:\Users\xyz\Downloads\file2.mkv
Info: AVC - 2802 kbps - 1280x544 - DAR 2.353 - 24 fps (CFR) - Progressive - 2:25:07 hours - 208983 frames
Audio 1: C:\Users\xyz\Downloads\file2.mkv
Info: DTS - 1536 kbps - CBR - 6 ch - 48000 Hz - 16 bit - 2:25:07 hours (0 ms delay) - Internal
[MediaInfoLib - v0.7.47]
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<8/23/2011 7:48:02 PM>
AVISYNTH SCRIPT
Import("C:\Program Files (x86)\AVStoDVD\Lib\A2DSource.avsi")

Video = A2DVideoSource("C:\Users\xyz\Downloads\file2.mkv", CacheFolder="C:\Users\xyz\AppData\Local\Temp", FrameRate=24, VFR=false)
# Audio is frameserved by AviSynth just for Preview and Edit purposes.
Audio = A2DAudioSource("C:\Users\xyz\Downloads\file2.mkv", CacheFolder="C:\Users\xyz\AppData\Local\Temp")

Video = Video.ConvertToYV12
#Using DGPulldown/HCenc to upsize FPS
Video = Video.AddBorders(0,88,0,88)
Video = Video.Spline64Resize(720,480)

AudioDub(Video, Audio)
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<8/23/2011 7:48:02 PM>
START VIDEO ENCODING OPERATIONS
Encoding Profile: HCenc VBR 2-pass
Target Video FileSize: 2726 MB
HCenc Parameters: -ini "C:\Users\xyz\AppData\Local\Temp\DVD_1_file2.HCenc.ini"
HCenc ini file:
*INFILE C:\Users\xyz\AppData\Local\Temp\DVD_1_file2_1.avs
*AVSRELOAD
*OUTFILE C:\Users\xyz\Videos\DVD_1_file2.m2v
*LOGFILE C:\Users\xyz\AppData\Local\Temp\DVD_1_file2.HCenc.log
*MAXBITRATE 7964
*BITRATE 2626
*PROFILE BEST
*ASPECT 16:9
*PROGRESSIVE
*TFF
*BIAS 30
*DC_PREC 8
*MATRIX MPEG
*AQ 1
*LUMGAIN 1
*SMP
*PRIORITY IDLE
*WAIT 2
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<8/23/2011 10:31:13 PM>
END VIDEO ENCODING OPERATIONS
A2DVideoSource: DirectShowSource
Created File: C:\Users\xyz\Videos\DVD_1_file2.m2v (2727.4 MB)
OUTPUT VIDEO INFO: MPEG-2 Video - 2642 kbps - 720x480 - DAR 1.778 - 24 fps (CFR) - Progressive (TFF) - 2:25:07 hours - 208983 frames
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<8/23/2011 10:31:13 PM>
START PULLDOWN OPERATIONS
DGPulldown Parameters: "C:\Users\xyz\Videos\DVD_1_file2.m2v" -srcfps 24.000 -destfps 29.97 -inplace -tff
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<8/23/2011 10:36:59 PM>
END PULLDOWN OPERATIONS
DGPulldown executed on File: C:\Users\xyz\Videos\DVD_1_file2.m2v (2727.4 MB)
OUTPUT VIDEO INFO: MPEG-2 Video - 2642 kbps - 720x480 - DAR 1.778 - 23.976 fps (CFR) - Progressive (2:3 Pulldown) - 2:25:07 hours - 208772 frames
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<8/23/2011 10:37:00 PM>
START AUDIO DEMUXING OPERATIONS (Track 1)
FFmpeg Parameters: -i "C:\Users\xyz\Downloads\file2.mkv" -acodec copy "C:\Users\xyz\Videos\DVD_1_file2_1.ToFix.dts"
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<8/23/2011 10:45:46 PM>
END AUDIO ENCODING OPERATIONS (Track 1)
Created File: C:\Users\xyz\Videos\DVD_1_file2_1.dts (1566.4 MB)
OUTPUT AUDIO INFO: DTS - 1536 kbps - CBR - 6 ch - 48000 Hz - 16 bit - 2:25:03 hours (0 ms delay)
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<8/23/2011 10:45:47 PM>
START DVD AUTHORING OPERATIONS
BatchMux Parameters: -arglist "C:\Users\xyz\AppData\Local\Temp\DVD_1_BatchMux.ini"
BatchMux ini file:
-d "C:\Users\xyz\Videos\DVD_1\VIDEO_TS"
-mxp "C:\Users\xyz\AppData\Local\Temp\DVD_1_MuxMan.mxp"
-l "C:\Users\xyz\AppData\Local\Temp\DVD_1_MuxMan.log"
-muxman "C:\Program Files (x86)\AVStoDVD\MuxMan"
-prio LOW
-palette "C:\Users\xyz\AppData\Local\Temp\DVD_1_Palette.txt"
-v "C:\Users\xyz\Videos\DVD_1_file2.m2v"
-vidmode LB
-a1 "C:\Users\xyz\Videos\DVD_1_file2_1.dts"
-a1lang en
-cellfr "C:\Users\xyz\Videos\DVD_1_file2_Chapters.txt"
-progfr "C:\Users\xyz\Videos\DVD_1_file2_Chapters.txt"
-chapfr "C:\Users\xyz\Videos\DVD_1_file2_Chapters.txt"

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<8/23/2011 11:02:19 PM>
CHECK DVD SIZE
DVD Folder (actual) Size: 2802 MB
vs Estimated Size: 4450 MB -> 37.0% undersize
vs Assets Size: 4293.8 MB -> Warning!
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<8/23/2011 11:02:19 PM>
END DVD AUTHORING OPERATIONS
Created Folder: C:\Users\xyz\Videos\DVD_1 (2802 MB)
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<8/23/2011 11:02:20 PM>
Log file created by AVStoDVD Release 2.4.1
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[8ternity]

Hi Mrc,

Related to last issue, i take out the subtitles and everything is okay for the conversion. I was only had that subtitle, no srt. I can even convert it, look like they are corrupted.

THanks :--)

[MrC]

@ggtop

I will think about that :)

@shreeit

in project #2, force DTS track encoding to AC3: go to 'Edit Title'/'Audio', toggle off 'Auto Audio Setup' and 'Keep DVD-compliant audio'.

@8ternity

you are welcome

;)

Bye

[shreeit]

@MrC. I uncheck 'Keep DVD-compliant audio' from preference/audio menu. Can't find go to 'Edit Title'/'Audio', toggle off 'Auto Audio Setup'


I noticed I got warning/error by ffmeg.exe

Stream #0.1: Audio: pcm_s161e, 48000 Hz, 6 channels, s16 4608 kb/s
Incompatible sample format 's16' for codec 'ac3', autoselecting format 'flt' [ac3 @07c097e0] No channel layout specified. The encoder will guess the layout, but might be incorrect

[MrC]

Can't find go to 'Edit Title'/'Audio', toggle off 'Auto Audio Setup'

Right click on the source title, click on 'Edit Title', select 'Audio' tab, toggle off 'Auto Audio Setup', toggle off 'Keep DVD compliant audio'. C'mon just be a little more intrepid when you wander within AVStoDVD GUI ;)

I noticed I got warning/error by ffmeg.exe

Stream #0.1: Audio: pcm_s161e, 48000 Hz, 6 channels, s16 4608 kb/s
Incompatible sample format 's16' for codec 'ac3', autoselecting format 'flt' [ac3 @07c097e0] No channel layout specified. The encoder will guess the layout, but might be incorrect

Do not worry, leave ffmpeg follow its path.

;)

Bye

[shreeit]

Thanks. Everything came out perfact. Thanks again...

[Sjakko]

Hi, small remark:

I was trying to get a DVB recording to DVD. I pulled it through ProjectX (http://www.videohelp.com/tools/ProjectX) to remove any errors first. It gave me a m2v and a mp2 file which I threw at AVStoDVD. But on authoring I kept getting the following error:

"Warning! Errors found during Title 1 Audio Track 1 encoding. Do you want to start Backup Audio encoding routine (FFmpeg based)? [YES/NO]"

To be clear this happened when AVStoDVD tried to do an audio stream copy (ffmpeg "-acodec copy" parameter). I went to investigate and it turns out that the error is caused by the fact that my source audio file has the word "error" in its path.

I assume this behavior is intentional, but it can have side-effects, like in my case where I wanted to keep original audio quality but the audio stream was encoded. Maybe this behavior can be smartened a bit so there's no unnecessary encoding when a stream copy can be done. Maybe the warning could be clearer too; I didn't know that by pressing YES I was choosing for an encode instead of a stream copy.

[Sjakko]

@whiskey

1. Open the srt file with Notepad
2. Save it with ANSI format
3. Open the new srt with SubtitleCreator (it comes with AVStoDVD package)
4. Report here the error message from SubtitleCreator (if any)

;)

Bye
Hi MrC,

I have the same problem as Whiskey. I think the problem is a typing error in the SubtitleCreator parameters AVStoDVD provides. See, there's no space between the "-i" and the IFO path parameter!

SubtitleCreator Parameters: "C:\DVD\DVD_0_Clash.Of.Empires.Battle.For.Asia.srt" -p4 -i"C:\Program Files (x86)\AVStoDVD\SubtitleCreator\Examples\VTS_01_1.IFO"

[MrC]

Hi, small remark:

I was trying to get a DVB recording to DVD. I pulled it through ProjectX (http://www.videohelp.com/tools/ProjectX) to remove any errors first. It gave me a m2v and a mp2 file which I threw at AVStoDVD. But on authoring I kept getting the following error:

"Warning! Errors found during Title 1 Audio Track 1 encoding. Do you want to start Backup Audio encoding routine (FFmpeg based)? [YES/NO]"

To be clear this happened when AVStoDVD tried to do an audio stream copy (ffmpeg "-acodec copy" parameter). I went to investigate and it turns out that the error is caused by the fact that my source audio file has the word "error" in its path.

I assume this behavior is intentional, but it can have side-effects, like in my case where I wanted to keep original audio quality but the audio stream was encoded. Maybe this behavior can be smartened a bit so there's no unnecessary encoding when a stream copy can be done. Maybe the warning could be clearer too; I didn't know that by pressing YES I was choosing for an encode instead of a stream copy.

To better understand, could you please post the complete project log file?

;)

Bye

[MrC]

Hi MrC,

I have the same problem as Whiskey. I think the problem is a typing error in the SubtitleCreator parameters AVStoDVD provides. See, there's no space between the "-i" and the IFO path parameter!

SubtitleCreator Parameters: "C:\DVD\DVD_0_Clash.Of.Empires.Battle.For.Asia.srt" -p4 -i"C:\Program Files (x86)\AVStoDVD\SubtitleCreator\Examples\VTS_01_1.IFO"

That's exactly how SubtitleCreator works

;)

Bye

[Sjakko]

To better understand, could you please post the complete project log file?

;)

Bye

Absolutely:
<5-9-2011 15:01:49>
START PROCESS
<>

<5-9-2011 15:01:49>
PROJECT SETTINGS

DVD Video Standard: PAL
DVD Titles number: 1
DVD Size: 1217/4450 MB (27%)
DVD Output Setup: DVD Folder
DVD Label: DVD
DVD Menu: No Menu
Output Folder: F:\Werkmap\AVStoDVD
Delete Temp Process Files: No
Delete Working Files: No
Edit Command Parameters: No
Post Process Task: Show Progress Status window

PREFERENCES

MultiThread: 1
AVS Source Filter: A2DSource
AVS UpSize/DownSize Filter: Lanczos4Resize/Spline64Resize
Video Resolution: 0
Video BitRate Min: 2500
Video BitRate Level 1: 6500
Video Profile Level 2: 4500
Video BitRate Max: 8500
Keep DVD Compliant Video: 1
AC3 Audio Encoder: 0
PAL SpeedUp: 0
Force FFmpeg for Long Audio: 1
DVD Audio Format: 1
DVD Audio BitRate: 192
Keep DVD Compliant Audio: 1
Normalize Audio: 0
Auto Delay Audio: 1
DVD Audio Language (Primary): EN - English
DVD Audio Language (Secondary): EN - English
DVD Subs Language (Primary): EN - English
DVD Subs Language (Secondary): EN - English
DVD Subs Font: Tahoma 18pt Bold (255,255,255)
Chapters Interval: 5
Use Source Chapters: 1
DVD Burning Drive: I: TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S223F SB03
DVD Burning Speed: 4x
Auto Erase DVD RW: 1
Save Log file: 1
Display errors messages: 1
Unload ActiveMovie library: 0
Adjust ffdshow mixer: 1
Save General Settings: 0
<>

<5-9-2011 15:01:49>
TITLE 1 SOURCE FILES
Video: H:\Caps\The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse_NO_DVB_ERRORS\The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse.m2v
Info: MPEG-2 Video - 2987 kbps - 720x576 - DAR 1,778 - 25 fps (CFR) - Interlaced (TFF) - 51:31 minutes - 77275 frames
Audio 1: H:\Caps\The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse_NO_DVB_ERRORS\The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse.mp2
Info: MPEG-1 Audio layer 2 - 256 kbps - CBR - 2 ch - 48000 Hz - 51:31 minutes (0 ms delay) - External
Subs 1: H:\Caps\The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse_NO_DVB_ERRORS\The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse.srt
[]
<>

<5-9-2011 15:01:49>
AVISYNTH SCRIPT
Import("C:\Program Files\AVStoDVD\Lib\A2DSource.avsi")

# Video is frameserved by AviSynth just for Preview and Edit purposes.
Video = A2DVideoSource("H:\Caps\The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse_NO_DVB_ERRORS\The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse.m2v", CacheFolder="F:\Werkmap\AVStoDVD\_TEMP", FrameRate=25, VFR=false)
# Audio is frameserved by AviSynth just for Preview and Edit purposes.
Audio = A2DAudioSource("H:\Caps\The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse_NO_DVB_ERRORS\The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse.mp2", CacheFolder="F:\Werkmap\AVStoDVD\_TEMP")

Video = Video.ConvertToYV12(interlaced=true)

AudioDub(Video, Audio)
<>

<5-9-2011 15:01:49>
START VIDEO DEMUXING OPERATIONS
Target Video FileSize: 1100,6 MB
FFmpeg Parameters: -i "H:\Caps\The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse_NO_DVB_ERRORS\The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse.m2v" -vcodec copy "F:\Werkmap\AVStoDVD\_TEMP\DVD_0_The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse.m2v"
<>

<5-9-2011 15:02:28>
END VIDEO ENCODING OPERATIONS
Created File: F:\Werkmap\AVStoDVD\_TEMP\DVD_0_The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse.m2v (1094,2 MB)
OUTPUT VIDEO INFO: MPEG-2 Video - 2987 kbps - 720x576 - DAR 1,778 - 25 fps (CFR) - Interlaced (TFF) - 51:31 minutes - 77275 frames
<>

<5-9-2011 15:02:28>
START AUDIO DEMUXING OPERATIONS (Track 1)
FFmpeg Parameters: -i "H:\Caps\The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse_NO_DVB_ERRORS\The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse.mp2" -acodec copy "F:\Werkmap\AVStoDVD\_TEMP\DVD_0_The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse_1.ToFix.mp2"
<>

<5-9-2011 15:02:51>
START (BACKUP) AUDIO ENCODING OPERATIONS (Track 1)
FFmpeg Parameters: -threads 2 -i "H:\Caps\The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse_NO_DVB_ERRORS\The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse.mp2" -y -vn -acodec mp2 -ar 48000 -ab 256k "F:\Werkmap\AVStoDVD\_TEMP\DVD_0_The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse_1.mp2"
<>

<5-9-2011 15:03:24>
END AUDIO ENCODING OPERATIONS (Track 1)
Created File: F:\Werkmap\AVStoDVD\_TEMP\DVD_0_The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse_1.mp2 (94,3 MB)
OUTPUT AUDIO INFO: MPEG-1 Audio layer 2 - 256 kbps - CBR - 2 ch - 48000 Hz - 51:31 minutes (0 ms delay)
<>

<5-9-2011 15:03:24>
START SUBS ENCODING OPERATIONS (Track 1)
SRT fixing routine applied (0 lines fixed)
SubtitleCreator Parameters: "F:\Werkmap\AVStoDVD\_TEMP\DVD_0_The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse.srt" -p2 -i"C:\Program Files\AVStoDVD\SubtitleCreator\Examples\VTS_01_1.IFO"
<>

<5-9-2011 15:03:34>
PROCESS ABORTED DURING TITLE 1 SUBS (TRACK 1) ENCODING OPERATIONS.

CHECK LOG FILE <F:\WERKMAP\AVSTODVD\DVD_0.LOG> FOR MORE INFO.
<>

<5-9-2011 15:03:34>
Log file created by AVStoDVD Release 2.4.1
<>

As you can see, it uses the BACKUP audio encoding routine after a stream copy fails. I suspect the cause is the word "ERROR" in the mp2's path (I know, it's weird, please read on).

Now below the exact same project, only now I renamed 1 character in the source folder:

The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse_NO_DVB_ERRXRS
instead of
The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse_NO_DVB_ERRORS

And now the audio stream copy succeeds! The log:

<5-9-2011 15:04:13>
START PROCESS
<>

<5-9-2011 15:04:13>
PROJECT SETTINGS

DVD Video Standard: PAL
DVD Titles number: 1
DVD Size: 1217/4450 MB (27%)
DVD Output Setup: DVD Folder
DVD Label: DVD
DVD Menu: No Menu
Output Folder: F:\Werkmap\AVStoDVD
Delete Temp Process Files: No
Delete Working Files: No
Edit Command Parameters: No
Post Process Task: Show Progress Status window

PREFERENCES

MultiThread: 1
AVS Source Filter: A2DSource
AVS UpSize/DownSize Filter: Lanczos4Resize/Spline64Resize
Video Resolution: 0
Video BitRate Min: 2500
Video BitRate Level 1: 6500
Video Profile Level 2: 4500
Video BitRate Max: 8500
Keep DVD Compliant Video: 1
AC3 Audio Encoder: 0
PAL SpeedUp: 0
Force FFmpeg for Long Audio: 1
DVD Audio Format: 1
DVD Audio BitRate: 192
Keep DVD Compliant Audio: 1
Normalize Audio: 0
Auto Delay Audio: 1
DVD Audio Language (Primary): EN - English
DVD Audio Language (Secondary): EN - English
DVD Subs Language (Primary): EN - English
DVD Subs Language (Secondary): EN - English
DVD Subs Font: Tahoma 18pt Bold (255,255,255)
Chapters Interval: 5
Use Source Chapters: 1
DVD Burning Drive: I: TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S223F SB03
DVD Burning Speed: 4x
Auto Erase DVD RW: 1
Save Log file: 1
Display errors messages: 1
Unload ActiveMovie library: 0
Adjust ffdshow mixer: 1
Save General Settings: 0
<>

<5-9-2011 15:04:13>
TITLE 1 SOURCE FILES
Video: H:\Caps\The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse_NO_DVB_ERRXRS\The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse.m2v
Info: MPEG-2 Video - 2987 kbps - 720x576 - DAR 1,778 - 25 fps (CFR) - Interlaced (TFF) - 51:31 minutes - 77275 frames
Audio 1: H:\Caps\The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse_NO_DVB_ERRXRS\The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse.mp2
Info: MPEG-1 Audio layer 2 - 256 kbps - CBR - 2 ch - 48000 Hz - 51:31 minutes (0 ms delay) - External
Subs 1: H:\Caps\The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse_NO_DVB_ERRXRS\The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse.srt
[]
<>

<5-9-2011 15:04:13>
AVISYNTH SCRIPT
Import("C:\Program Files\AVStoDVD\Lib\A2DSource.avsi")

# Video is frameserved by AviSynth just for Preview and Edit purposes.
Video = A2DVideoSource("H:\Caps\The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse_NO_DVB_ERRXRS\The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse.m2v", CacheFolder="F:\Werkmap\AVStoDVD\_TEMP", FrameRate=25, VFR=false)
# Audio is frameserved by AviSynth just for Preview and Edit purposes.
Audio = A2DAudioSource("H:\Caps\The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse_NO_DVB_ERRXRS\The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse.mp2", CacheFolder="F:\Werkmap\AVStoDVD\_TEMP")

Video = Video.ConvertToYV12(interlaced=true)

AudioDub(Video, Audio)
<>

<5-9-2011 15:04:13>
START VIDEO DEMUXING OPERATIONS
Target Video FileSize: 1100,6 MB
FFmpeg Parameters: -i "H:\Caps\The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse_NO_DVB_ERRXRS\The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse.m2v" -vcodec copy "F:\Werkmap\AVStoDVD\_TEMP\DVD_0_The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse.m2v"
<>

<5-9-2011 15:04:56>
END VIDEO ENCODING OPERATIONS
Created File: F:\Werkmap\AVStoDVD\_TEMP\DVD_0_The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse.m2v (1094,2 MB)
OUTPUT VIDEO INFO: MPEG-2 Video - 2987 kbps - 720x576 - DAR 1,778 - 25 fps (CFR) - Interlaced (TFF) - 51:31 minutes - 77275 frames
<>

<5-9-2011 15:04:56>
START AUDIO DEMUXING OPERATIONS (Track 1)
FFmpeg Parameters: -i "H:\Caps\The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse_NO_DVB_ERRXRS\The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse.mp2" -acodec copy "F:\Werkmap\AVStoDVD\_TEMP\DVD_0_The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse_1.ToFix.mp2"
<>

<5-9-2011 15:05:04>
END AUDIO ENCODING OPERATIONS (Track 1)
Created File: F:\Werkmap\AVStoDVD\_TEMP\DVD_0_The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse_1.mp2 (94,3 MB)
OUTPUT AUDIO INFO: MPEG-1 Audio layer 2 - 256 kbps - CBR - 2 ch - 48000 Hz - 51:31 minutes (0 ms delay)
<>

<5-9-2011 15:05:04>
START SUBS ENCODING OPERATIONS (Track 1)
SRT fixing routine applied (0 lines fixed)
SubtitleCreator Parameters: "F:\Werkmap\AVStoDVD\_TEMP\DVD_0_The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse.srt" -p2 -i"C:\Program Files\AVStoDVD\SubtitleCreator\Examples\VTS_01_1.IFO"
<>

<5-9-2011 15:05:15>
PROCESS ABORTED DURING TITLE 1 SUBS (TRACK 1) ENCODING OPERATIONS.

CHECK LOG FILE <F:\WERKMAP\AVSTODVD\DVD_0.LOG> FOR MORE INFO.
<>

<5-9-2011 15:05:15>
Log file created by AVStoDVD Release 2.4.1
<>

That's exactly how SubtitleCreator works

;)

Bye

Could you take a look at one of the above logs which also demonstrates the srt problem? It seems to create the .sup files in both cases just fine though. I checked them with SubtitleCreator.

I can provide you with temporary files for both cases above if you want. Thank you!

[MrC]

As you can see, it uses the BACKUP audio encoding routine after a stream copy fails. I suspect the cause is the word "ERROR" in the mp2's path (I know, it's weird, please read on).

Now below the exact same project, only now I renamed 1 character in the source folder:

The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse_NO_DVB_ERRXRS
instead of
The BBC One Sessions - Amy Winehouse_NO_DVB_ERRORS

And now the audio stream copy succeeds!

Yep, there's a bug in the ffmpeg log parsing routine: currently if there is the word "error" in the log file, whatever position, then the audio demuxing step is considered failed. Just have to fix it. Thanks for the bug report.

Could you take a look at one of the above logs which also demonstrates the srt problem? It seems to create the .sup files in both cases just fine though. I checked them with SubtitleCreator.

I can provide you with temporary files for both cases above if you want. Thank you!

What does SubtitleCreator say when you load your srt with it? Any errors messages? If not, please send me the srt file (avstodvd@gmail.com).

;)

Bye

[Sjakko]

Yep, there's a bug in the ffmpeg log parsing routine: currently if there is the word "error" in the log file, whatever position, then the audio demuxing step is considered failed. Just have to fix it. Thanks for the bug report.
Thank you!

What does SubtitleCreator say when you load your srt with it? Any errors messages? If not, please send me the srt file (avstodvd@gmail.com).
No errors. I don't know what exactly goes wrong, because a perfectly good .sup file seems to be created during the AVStoDVD process. I can take the sup file AVStoDVD just generated (but gave me an error on), put it in the same AVStoDVD project instead of the srt and the whole authoring process goes without a hitch. So the sup generating in itself doesn't seem to be faulty.

You've got mail.

[MrC]

No errors. I don't know what exactly goes wrong, because a perfectly good .sup file seems to be created during the AVStoDVD process. I can take the sup file AVStoDVD just generated (but gave me an error on), put it in the same AVStoDVD project instead of the srt and the whole authoring process goes without a hitch. So the sup generating in itself doesn't seem to be faulty.

You've got mail.

The (fake) error is probably due to the 'DVD Asset Path' and 'Temp Files Path' having the same value in your Preferences. It is obviously a bug to be fixed but, as workaround, you can give different paths to these 2 variables.

;)

Bye

[Sjakko]

Great! That fixed it. Thanks.

[8ternity]

Hi mrc,

Did you had instruction regarding custom dvd menu templates (background, button, etc.) to customisez a dvd menu in default? I want to check for creating a theme menu, starting to play with that to create one menu for testing.

[MrC]

@8ternity

you can start having a look at the 'Templates - Readme.txt' file under '\AVStoDVD\Menu\Templates' folder. Then you can download some custom templates from here (http://sourceforge.net/projects/avstodvd/files/avstodvd_addons/More%20Templates/) and get some hints.

I hope you will share your creations with us. ;)

Thanks in advance

;)

Bye

[ggtop]

Hi all,

right now I'm converting some dozens DV tapes to DVD and always wondered why the preview doesn't work although the final DVD / encoded file works fine.
My setup is Windows 7 64bit, Cedocida DV codec installed, AVS Source Filter: AviSource().

I did some research and found that I have to use all involved components in the same "environment". Because I have 32bit Avisynth installed it loads the 32bit cedocida VfW codec with AviSource() enabled, I also have to use 32bit MPC-HC for preview. And that was the culprit, because my default preview player path pointed to the 64bit version. After installing the 32bit version in parallel and changing the path everything works fine.

ggtop

[MrC]

@ggtop

thanks for sharing your experience

;)

Bye

[ggtop]

Like I said before I have some DV tapes to convert to DVD. I find it nice to have the titles fading in/out. The default is 0.4 sec. I searched for it in the registry but it seems to be hard coded. Would it be possible to store this value in the registry/prefs so one wouldn't have to change it on every title?
Another thing is that the default gets displayed as 0,4 on my language settings (German) and that is invalid for the check...

ggtop

[MrC]

@ggtop

good suggestion about default AVS parameters to be stored in the registry (probably I will add that already in the next release) and thanks for the decimal separator bug report.

;)

Bye

[ggtop]

Hi MrC,

I just encoded a project, but it failed to encode on 1 of 4 menu pages, so that the file size for this asset is 0 kb which led to an muxing error. I was asked whether I want to keep the temp files. They are still there but not the avs files. Is there a way to resume the menu creation and the muxing?

Thank you

ggtop

[MrC]

Hi ggtop,

yes, there is a way: delete the project log file from your Output Folder, then start again your project (assuming you have saved it ;) ). You will be asked if you want to keep the DVD asset files. Then, if you want to take a look at the menu avs script, go to the Temp Folder just before AVStoDVD asks you to keep or delete the asset files.

Let me know

;)

Bye

[ggtop]

decimal separator bug report

BTW The check is also executed when clicking cancel. It should only disable the checkbox in that case. But this is only cosemtic...

ggtop

[ggtop]

delete the project log file from your Output Folder, then start again your project (assuming you have saved it ;) ). You will be asked if you want to keep the DVD asset files.

Great, you saved my day ;-)
I did like you told me and it worked exactly how I desired. I was prompted for each asset to overwrite or to keep. I only agreed to the previously failed asset file and A2D continued to mux. Output is fine ;-)

I think this happened because I had my laptop under heavy i/o and QuEnc din't get the path and the input file passed in a certain time so stupid windows told me QuEnc isn't working properly and has to be closed/debugged...

Many many thanks

Keep up your very very appreciated work & support

ggtop

[MrC]

BTW The check is also executed when clicking cancel. It should only disable the checkbox in that case. But this is only cosemtic...

Yeah, you are right, it is part of the bug.

;)

Bye

[Shablagoo]

What does it mean when I'm asked to create a Layer Break position? I've been trying to burn dual-layer DVDs, and I got no clue what this step's asking me.

I made a DVD that had one glitch, a hiccup/stutter, and I'm wondering if this Layer Break had something to do with it. I don't want any hiccups.

[ggtop]

Hi Shablagoo,

you may want to read the guides at the IMGBURN forum:

http://forum.imgburn.com/index.php?showforum=4

A DL (double layer) has 2 layers in which the data is written. The layer break is the point where the laser of your drive goes from one to the other layer. Mostly there are multiple options to choose that point. Some drives are quicker than others...and you also have the option to make it seamless but that is not by default and not all stand-alones can handle that.

Since this is a very basic question I suggest to simply use the search function at doom9. There are propably thousands of threads dealing with this topic.

And welcome to the forums.

ggtop

[Sparktank]

AVStoDVD (Temp/Assets folders) and CCleaner (Custom "Include" directories)

So for the past couple days, I've encountered a problem. It's been fixed. But thought I should share this anyway. (In case someone else gets the problem in the future)

In the program settings for A2D, I've set the Temp/Assets folder to custom locations.
(And this has been working fine in the past)

But I also use CCleaner to clean my computer of junk files and decided to "Include" the Temp/Assets folders to CCleaner.
I like to keep the files until I'm completely satisfied with the project. (Or save them to reuse them for later, just in case).
When I'm happy with the project results, I clean the folders.
I used to do this manually, until I added the folders to CCleaner.

Now here's where the problem comes in...

The options (for CCleaner) for custom folders ask you whether you want "files only", "files and subfolders" or "files, subfolders and the folder itself"
I chose "files and subfolders", thinking it meant scan the files and subfolders.
But it actually deletes the files and the subfolders.

When the assigned Temp/Assets folders are deleted and you run A2D, A2D can't find the folders.
Unlike some programs, it doesn't re-create the Temp/Assets folders by default.
Since it doesn't recreate them, it can't find the designated folders; thus, it really has no place to store the Temp/Asset files.
And when this happens, it can't Frameserve properly.

Solution:
I always check to see if it frameserves properly before encoding.
With the Temp/Assets folders deleted, it gives you an error notification, instantly.
Simply create the assigned folders again and it should be fixed.

>.< This took me awhile to troubleshoot lol. I went through so many uninstalls/reinstalls/older versions/betas for A2D, MKVtoolnix, AVISynth, etc.
It wasn't until I re-installed A2D and did a CClean, that it dawned me to check CCleaner's settings. And voila, it was there. >.>
^_^" I changed it from "files and subfolders" to "files only".
Also had to add each folder, both Temp and Assets, into the "Include" list in CCleaner.
And things are back to normal!!
*happy dance*

On a side note:
MKVtoolnix updated to version 5.0.0.
FFmpeg updated to FFmpeg-N-32754-g936d4d4
MediaInfo upated to 7.50
>Note: Before updating any of the files, please read the "ChangeLog" to the designated program to see if it's at all pertinent to your desires.
In some cases, you don't really need to update (as some changes might be just a simple bug for a different operating system).
>>Note: Be sure to use the right FFmpeg builds before replacing (sherpya/FFmpeg Win32 binary Builds by Gianluigi Tiesi), as this could lead to various problems.
>>>Note: The current updates for FFmpeg (sherpya), the author has noted that time is limited to fully test for bugs, so use at own discretion.
>>>>Note: If updates seem to cause problems, default back to original installed files.

And the above updates seem to be compatible with the latest stable release of A2D 2.4.1 (August 16th, 2011).

(I always try and replace the original installed files with updated files. This seems to work without too much trouble, except sometimes for MKtoolnix. Thankfully, MrC has fixed this problem :D)
(_Backup folders are created in case of complications).


And that's about all I wanted to report, lol.
Didn't really mean for it to be too extensive :rolleyes:

[MrC]

@Sparktank

thank you for the complete report about your experience with AVStoDVD and interaction with other software. Thanks also for reporting the compliance with the new MKVtoolnix, FFmpeg and MediaInfo releases.

In the next AVStoDVD release I will add a consistency check on the Temp/Asset default folders, with the prompt to create them if not found.

;)

Bye

[jmac698]

MrC,
I have some good news for you. A music video fan has been trying to create a DVD with PCM audio tracks. In trying to help I tried every program I could find, none of them would let me either mux an m2v with pcm or author a DVD with PCM.
Yours was the only one which provided an option for "wav". Thanks for this! However, when opening an audio track, files of type wav are not shown. If I pick *.* I can force it to load, but I haven't yet tested if it really works.
The suggestion is to include *wav in the file mask if indeed this really works.
I do have another request, I'd like to support adding closed caption files (in .scc format) if possible, then it would be the only free authoring program I know that supports CC, and/or pcm data.
From what I gather, this requires the ability to mux user data into the mpeg, and finally to set a flag in the output IFO.
Thanks.

[MrC]

@jmac698

not sure about the "file mask" you are referring to. If you add your m2v video file, then press 'Title'/'Audio Track'/'Add Audio Track', wav type files are already included in the filter list, and you can pick them up.

About SCC subs, I'm not familiar with them. I've found some info here (http://www.theneitherworld.com/mcpoodle/SCC_TOOLS/DOCS/SCC_TOOLS.HTML), but I do not have any SCC sample. Could you provide one?

;)

Bye

[jmac698]

MrC,
The SCC file is quite simple. Here's one:

Scenarist_SCC V1.0

00:00:08:19 9420 9420 94ae 94ae 13f4 13f4 9723 9723 a8ce c152 52c1 544f 5229

00:00:09:02 9420 9420 9452 9452 97a2 97a2 43c8 494c c452 45ce 8080 20c1 5245 20d0 5245 4349 4fd5 d380

00:00:09:20 9420 9420 94f4 94f4 97a2 97a2 544f 20c8 d5cd c1ce cb49 cec4 ae80 942c 942c 942f 942f

00:00:13:04 9420 9420 94ae 94ae 9470 9470 97a2 97a2 5745 20d3 c154 49d3 46d9 204f d552 2049 cece c154 4520 c445 d349 5245 942c 942c 942f 942f

00:00:15:15 9420 9420 94ae 94ae 9454 9454 9723 9723 544f 20ce d552 54d5 5245

00:00:15:28 9420 9420 9470 9470 9723 9723 c1ce c420 43c1 5252 d920 4fce 204f d552 20c2 4c4f 4fc4 4c49 ce45 942c 942c 942f 942f

00:00:18:15 9420 9420 94ae 94ae 94f2 94f2 97a2 97a2 54c8 524f d5c7 c820 4fd5 5220 d052 4fc7 45ce d9ae 942c 942c 942f 942f

So what does it say? (SRT file)

1
00:00:10,167 --> 00:00:13,868
(NARRATOR)
CHILDREN ARE PRECIOUS
TO HUMANKIND.

2
00:00:13,934 --> 00:00:16,567
WE SATISFY OUR INNATE DESIRE

3
00:00:16,634 --> 00:00:19,100
TO NURTURE
AND CARRY ON OUR BLOODLINE

In ccd format:

SCC_disassembly V1.2
CHANNEL 1

00:00:08:19 {RCL}{RCL}{ENM}{ENM}{1308}{1308}{TO3}{TO3}(NARRATOR)
00:00:09:02 {RCL}{RCL}{1404}{1404}{TO2}{TO2}CHILDREN{} ARE PRECIOUS_
00:00:09:20 {RCL}{RCL}{1508}{1508}{TO2}{TO2}TO HUMANKIND._{EDM}{EDM}{EOC}{EOC}
00:00:13:04 {RCL}{RCL}{ENM}{ENM}{1500}{1500}{TO2}{TO2}WE SATISFY OUR INNATE DESIRE{EDM}{EDM}{EOC}{EOC}
00:00:15:15 {RCL}{RCL}{ENM}{ENM}{1408}{1408}{TO3}{TO3}TO NURTURE
00:00:15:28 {RCL}{RCL}{1500}{1500}{TO3}{TO3}AND CARRY ON OUR BLOODLINE{EDM}{EDM}{EOC}{EOC}

[jmac698]

Some tech stuff, this is added per frame to mpg user data.
closed caption file format (.scc) which consists of the time code followed on the same line by a sequence of sets of 4 HEX codes representing the actual closed captioning data that will be added to the picture header user_data. This is CEA 608 standard. Only two codes per frame. user data field will start with 02 09

Another way
Up to 30 codes in each GOP. The first bytes in the user data field will be 43 43 01 f8 9e

[MrC]

@jmac698

very interesting, thanks for the tech info ;) I would like to have some free time to write a parsing library for SCC format... but... have you already used the SCC Tools (http://www.theneitherworld.com/mcpoodle/SCC_TOOLS/DOCS/SCC_TOOLS.HTML) command line utils? Do they work properly? If yes, it would be much more easier to use "ccasdi.exe" to convert scc to srt and then return to standard path (srt to sup conversion with SubtitleCreator).

Of course, by that method, we would lose all formatting info contained in scc (if any).

;)

Bye

[jmac698]

I agree, there's already good tools to prepare CC and convert to SCC. All you need to support is muxing the SCC into MPG - there's hardly any parsing to do.
I have a feeling you are not understanding CC - these are not subs, they are never turning into bitmaps, just pure hex data put into the mpg stream. It's the TV only which displays them. The dvd player doesn't (usually) understand them, but puts the data into the video signal untouched.

You also have to set a flag in the IFO file.

I have never gotten CC to work in DVD. IFOedit doesn't let me set the flag, and ccmux didn't seem to work.

[MrC]

I have a feeling you are not understanding CC - these are not subs, they are never turning into bitmaps, just pure hex data put into the mpg stream. It's the TV only which displays them. The dvd player doesn't (usually) understand them, but puts the data into the video signal untouched.

You also have to set a flag in the IFO file.

I have never gotten CC to work in DVD. IFOedit doesn't let me set the flag, and ccmux didn't seem to work.

Probably I have not :) As I told you I am not familiar with CC. I have to spend some time to deepen a little bit. But, what is the real benefit to use CC instead of standard DVD subs? The possibility to equip single mpg files other than DVD structures? Wouldn't be easier to go with Matroska in these days?

;)

Bye

[jmac698]

Aha, I see you are from Italy. Let me explain the importance of CC in some countries. Well, for USA it is a requirement for all TV's to show these kind of captions. It's primary use is for the hearing impaired people, however it is also quite popular for those who want to read another language (for example reading english and hearing it also). It is sent on TV programs, you can also record into mpg. This is put on DVD for some reason too; it's cheaper to keep it the way it is, if the source already had CC, and to prevent importing of DVD, because CC is not decodable in Europe.
I want it because I have no other way to create this signal.

[rendez2k]

OK, I have some sort of audio issue with one of my MKVs. I get Process aborted during title 1 audio (track 1) encoding operations.

Can't see anything odd with the file though? Any ideas? Fresh install of AVS and most settings on default. Codec issue maybe?

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START PROCESS
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PROJECT SETTINGS

DVD Video Standard: PAL
DVD Titles number: 1
DVD Size: 4450/4450 MB (100%)
DVD Output Setup: DVD Folder
DVD Label: DVD
DVD Menu: No Menu
Output Folder: E:\FPAPER_PAL_DVD
Delete Temp Process Files: Yes
Delete Working Files: Yes
Edit Command Parameters: No
Post Process Task: Show Progress Status window

PREFERENCES

MultiThread: 1
AVS Source Filter: A2DSource
AVS UpSize/DownSize Filter: Lanczos4Resize/Spline64Resize
Video Resolution: 0
Video BitRate Min: 2500
Video BitRate Level 1: 8500
Video Profile Level 2: 4500
Video BitRate Max: 8500
Keep DVD Compliant Video: 1
AC3 Audio Encoder: 0
PAL SpeedUp: 1
Force FFmpeg for Long Audio: 1
DVD Audio Format: 0
DVD Audio BitRate: 256
Keep DVD Compliant Audio: 1
Normalize Audio: 0
Auto Delay Audio: 1
DVD Audio Language (Primary): EN - English
DVD Audio Language (Secondary): EN - English
DVD Subs Language (Primary): EN - English
DVD Subs Language (Secondary): EN - English
DVD Subs Font: Tahoma 18pt Bold (255,255,255)
Chapters Interval: 5
Use Source Chapters: 1
DVD Burning Drive: F: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-218L 1.03
DVD Burning Speed: 4x
Auto Erase DVD RW: 1
Save Log file: 1
Display errors messages: 1
Unload ActiveMovie library: 0
Adjust ffdshow mixer: 1
Save General Settings: 0
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TITLE 1 SOURCE FILES
Video: D:\Downloads\Incoming\FPaper 720p.mkv
Info: AVC - 5663 kbps - 1280x544 - DAR 2.353 - 23.976 fps (CFR) - Progressive - 1:27:14 hours - 125505 frames
Audio 1: D:\Downloads\Incoming\FPaper 720p.mkv
Info: DTS - 1536 kbps - CBR - 6 ch - 48000 Hz - 16 bit - 1:27:14 hours (0 ms delay) - Internal
[MediaInfoLib - v0.7.47]
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AVISYNTH SCRIPT
Import("C:\Program Files (x86)\AVStoDVD\Lib\A2DSource.avsi")

Video = A2DVideoSource("D:\Downloads\Incoming\FPaper 720p.mkv", CacheFolder="C:\Users\Robin\AppData\Local\Temp", FrameRate=23.976, VFR=false)
Audio = A2DAudioSource("D:\Downloads\Incoming\FPaper 720p.mkv", CacheFolder="C:\Users\Robin\AppData\Local\Temp")

Video = Video.ConvertToYV12
#Using AssumeFPS() to upsize FPS
Video = Video.AddBorders(0,88,0,88)
Video = Video.Spline64Resize(720,576)

AudioDub(Video, Audio)

AssumeFPS("pal_film", sync_audio=true).ResampleAudio(48000)
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START VIDEO ENCODING OPERATIONS
Encoding Profile: HCenc VBR 1-pass
Target Video FileSize: 3445.9 MB
HCenc Parameters: -ini "C:\Users\Robin\AppData\Local\Temp\DVD_0_FPaper 720p.HCenc.ini"
HCenc ini file:
*INFILE C:\Users\Robin\AppData\Local\Temp\DVD_0_FPaper 720p_1.avs
*AVSRELOAD
*OUTFILE C:\Users\Robin\Videos\DVD_0_FPaper 720p.m2v
*LOGFILE C:\Users\Robin\AppData\Local\Temp\DVD_0_FPaper 720p.HCenc.log
*MAXBITRATE 7964
*1PASS
*BITRATE 5757
*PROFILE BEST
*ASPECT 16:9
*PROGRESSIVE
*TFF
*BIAS 60
*DC_PREC 9
*MATRIX MPEG
*AQ 1
*LUMGAIN 1
*SMP
*PRIORITY IDLE
*WAIT 2
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END VIDEO ENCODING OPERATIONS
A2DVideoSource: DirectShowSource
Created File: C:\Users\Robin\Videos\DVD_0_FPaper 720p.m2v (3260.3 MB)
OUTPUT VIDEO INFO: MPEG-2 Video - 5486 kbps - 720x576 - DAR 1.778 - 25 fps (CFR) - Progressive (TFF) - 1:23:40 hours - 125506 frames
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START AUDIO ENCODING OPERATIONS (Track 1)
Wavi+Aften Parameters: "C:\Users\Robin\AppData\Local\Temp\DVD_0_FPaper 720p_1.avs" - | "C:\Program Files (x86)\AVStoDVD\Aften\aften.exe" -b 1536 -pad 0 -dynrng 5 -bwfilter 0 - "C:\Users\Robin\Videos\DVD_0_FPaper 720p_1.ac3"
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<11/10/2011 15:53:57>
START (BACKUP) AUDIO ENCODING OPERATIONS (Track 1)
FFmpeg Parameters: -threads 8 -i "D:\Downloads\Incoming\FPaper 720p.mkv" -y -vn -acodec ac3 -ar 48000 -ab 1536k "C:\Users\Robin\Videos\DVD_0_FPaper 720p_1.ac3"
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PROCESS ABORTED DURING TITLE 1 AUDIO (TRACK 1) ENCODING OPERATIONS.

CHECK LOG FILE <E:\FPAPER_PAL_DVD\DVD_0.LOG> FOR MORE INFO.
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Log file created by AVStoDVD Release 2.4.1
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