AVStoDVD Support Thread

[manolito]

Thanks MrC

Yes, I think it is stable already, but of course some testing by users with different system configurations would be nice (Win8, GPT hard drive).

The only change is the addition of a couple of lines of code:
SET Fixed_Rate=
..\AVSMeter\AVSMeter.exe %in% -i >"%out_path%$temp.txt"
FOR /f "usebackq tokens=2,3" %%a IN ("%out_path%$temp.txt") DO IF %%a==height: SET Height=%%b
IF EXIST "%out_path%$temp.txt" DEL "%out_path%$temp.txt"
IF %Height%==288 IF %bitrate% GTR 7190 SET Fixed_Rate=7190
IF %Height%==240 IF %bitrate% GTR 6330 SET Fixed_Rate=6330
IF "%Fixed_Rate%"=="" GOTO NoFix
CALL SET ORIGINAL=%%ORIGINAL:-b:v %bitrate%k=-b:v %Fixed_Rate%k%%
CALL SET ORIGINAL=%%ORIGINAL:minrate %bitrate%k=minrate %Fixed_Rate%k%%
CALL SET ORIGINAL=%%ORIGINAL:maxrate %bitrate%k=maxrate %Fixed_Rate%k%%

I tested it with about 10 different short clips under WinXP, and I could not detect any errors... :cool:


Cheers
manolito


//EDIT

Updated version, please redownload from here:
http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=1705778#post1705778

[Danette]

MrC,

Glad to help make the program better. It's a good program.

Thanks to Sir Didymus, as well.

[ThaDraGun]

Not sure what info/logs you will need to know the real answer. Thought you may have some idea tho. Since I've updated to the latest version I keep getting errors when trying to make a dvd.
I tried 3 different version of a movie and each one gives the same "abnormal frame rates error" When I click ok it continues and then the video ends up being out of sync.

Now Im making a dvd with 5 tv episodes. Same error, every episode. I'm not sure how its going to turn out yet because its still going. It doesnt continue on to the next episode until I click ok so Its taken 19hrs so far. :(

I feel like I might have the settings wrong or something unless its just a coincidence that 8 videos in a row have the same error.

Here's the error:
http://s9.postimg.org/ce3f39ymn/Untitled_1.jpg

Any idea?

EDIT:

Yup all 5 episodes are out of sync. It finally finished while I was sitting here waiting for the prompts.

EDIT 2:

One other thing. So last week I made a movie with the older version of avstodvd and the process had no errors and the end result was perfect. No sync issues. For a little test I used the same video file and this time the "abnormal frame rates error" popped up a couple times. I clicked ok every time. When it was done there was audio sync issues through the whole movie just like the other ones.. So now I know for sure its not the video files that are broken. Something is wrong with the settings or mediainfo.

EDIT 3:

Just uninstalled the current avstodvd and installed an older version instead: 2.7.4.
I added the same 5 tv show episodes and created the dvd. It took 1hr 20min, no errors.
No sync issues. Dvd turned out perfect.

[manolito]

Hi ThaDraGun

The error about the abnormal video frame value was fixed with this hotfix:
http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=1705132#post1705132


The sync problems are a different matter, though... :eek:

The main difference between versions 2.5 and 2.8 is that 2.5 comes with ffdshow/Haali as DirectShow filter/splitter and 2.8 now prefers LAV Filters. The main reason is that ffdshow is no longer maintained, and LAV Filters seem to do a better job in many situations. But there are folks who experience sync problems with LAV Filters (you are not alone...).

Of course you can also use version 2.8 together with ffdshow/Haali. If this solves the sync problems, fine, then you know where to look in order to fix the problem. Just one thing: Avoid to have LAV and ffdshow/Haali installed in parallel. If you want to switch between the two, uninstall the other package.

If you feel adventurous you could even participate in debugging the cause of the sync error:

1. Install version 2.8 plus LAV Filters. Make sure that ffdshow and Haali are not installed.
2. If you are using Win7 or Win8 open AVStoDVD as an admin, goto "Codecs" and click "Preferred DirectShow Filters Setup". Make sure to select LAV so the Microsoft filters are disabled. If it does not work this way, download and run the Win7 DS Filter Tweaker tool (download link at the bottom of the window).
3. In Explorer go to the "AVStoDVD\Lib" folder and open the file "A2DSource.avsi" with Notepad.
4. Search for "convertfps = VFR" and replace it with "convertfps = true" (without the quotes). Save the file.

Now do a conversion with the same source file which previously resulted in a sync error and see what happens now...


Cheers
manolito

[archaeo]

I'm just starting to use AVStoDVD and seeing that it is a very good program.
One thing I'm getting a little confused about is in the preferences/video tab.
So, in there if I choose 'HC enc 1pass' oprion and hit the lock button, with the 'save current preferences as default' also checked, does this mean that this choice is locked as a default, even after exiting and restarting the program?
I looked at the FAQ, which states: If you want to nevertheless freeze the video encoder, select the profile and then press the lock icon.
If I then want to go back to AVStoDVD default auto choose, how do I unlock the choice? It's not readily apparent when it's locked in and when it's not.

Thanks

[manolito]

Hi archaeo,

So, in there if I choose 'HC enc 1pass' oprion and hit the lock button, with the 'save current preferences as default' also checked, does this mean that this choice is locked as a default, even after exiting and restarting the program?

Yes.

I looked at the FAQ, which states: If you want to nevertheless freeze the video encoder, select the profile and then press the lock icon.
If I then want to go back to AVStoDVD default auto choose, how do I unlock the choice? It's not readily apparent when it's locked in and when it's not.
Thanks

Example:
Highlight the 2-pass VBR mode, set the lower bitrate level to 2500 and the upper level to 4500
Highlight the 1-pass VBR mode and set the lower level to 4500 and the upper level to 6500
Now highlight the ffmpeg CBR mode and set the lower level to 6500, set upper level to 8500

These are the default values and they work nicely. But you might prefer different bitrate ranges for the different encoding modes, and you can specify these here. Just remember: You must set bitrate RANGES for all three encoding modes.


An easier way to get the same result is to use the Quick Startup Tutorial:
Go to "Tools" and run the Quick Startup Tutorial. Under "Select Video Encoder" choose "Smart Selection" and press OK. This will set the bitrate ranges for the three encoding modes to their defaults.


Cheers
manolito

[archaeo]

thanks manolito, very helpful :thanks:

[MrC]

@ThaDraGun

please do follow manolito's suggestions. If you do not solve, could you post here one AVStoDVD project log file or, even better, update one of the 5 episodes out of sync?

;)

Bye

[SuLyMaN]

Just popping in and needed to encode some vids :) Got to re-install after yet another Windows install on a new SSD. Thanks for the new version!

[manolito]

There is a new Alpha 2.8.1 published yesterday. :)
Check it out...


Cheers
manolito

[MrC]

Thanks manolito for the announce.

Release 2.8.1 Alpha 150203 (https://sourceforge.net/projects/avstodvd/files/avstodvd_alpha_beta/AVStoDVD%202.8.1%20Alpha%20150203/) change log:

- Some bugs fixed
- Added routine to shift times for text-based subtitles when PAL SpeedUp or NTSC SlowDown are activated
- Added Visual Crop section in 'Edit Title'/'AviSynth'
- Added a warning for dual presence of ffdshow and LAV Filters
- Added a check for Windows Common Controls (mscomctl.ocx) presence and prompt to install it at runtime
- Improved PAL SpeedUp routine (now also 24 fps source titles are supported)
- Improved Auto Crop routine and moved to Visual Crop section
- Improved log activity (Chapters creation section)
- Improved filters merit change routine in 'Preferred DirectShow Codecs Setup' section
- Improved RAM detection routine (now it works for 64 bit systems)
- Improved detection of Variable Frame Rate (VFR) sources
- Updated A2DSource.avsi to assume VFR true as default if not specified
- Changed 'Adjust Frame Strategy' default value to 'Add Left/Right Borders'
- Changed 'Unload DirectShow ActiveMovie library at runtime' default value to 'On'
- FFmpeg updated to release 2.2.3 (2014-06-19)

;)

Bye

[MrC]

New 2.8.1 Alpha is out (https://sourceforge.net/projects/avstodvd/files/avstodvd_alpha_beta/AVStoDVD%202.8.1%20Alpha%20150219/).

Main difference from previous Alpha is the refactoring of fps conversion routines and interactions with the GUI (preview, trim, chapters).

;)

Bye

[SuLyMaN]

Thanks for the update. Just installed. Going to do a DVD....I got a suggestion MrC. Is it possible to include the templates in the installer? Why waste such a good stuff by putting it in a separate download and it can go unnoticed by users?

[SuLyMaN]

Oh a minor 'bug' While installing, the installer skipped installing avisynth as it was already installed on my system. Upon running the software, it found out that I had version 2.5.6 and that 2.5.7 was required as a minimum to ensure nothing is broken. Is it not possible to include a check in the installer to verify this? :)

[MrC]

Thanks for the update. Just installed. Going to do a DVD....I got a suggestion MrC. Is it possible to include the templates in the installer? Why waste such a good stuff by putting it in a separate download and it can go unnoticed by users?

Yes I agree. At least in the Installer version. Even if the link to the templates pack is (should be) well visible in the DVD Wizard section...

;)

Bye

[MrC]

Oh a minor 'bug' While installing, the installer skipped installing avisynth as it was already installed on my system. Upon running the software, it found out that I had version 2.5.6 and that 2.5.7 was required as a minimum to ensure nothing is broken. Is it not possible to include a check in the installer to verify this? :)

I have to check how to rest the avisynth.dll release number within NSIS, the software used to build the installer. Not sure if it is possible. Suggestions by more experienced users of NSIS are welcome!

;)

Bye

[Edit] Found (http://nsis.sourceforge.net/GetDllVersion_Command_Explained), a bit tricky

[SuLyMaN]

Hi MrC. I am having trouble using the latest beta version. So far, I have not been able to output a DVD. The software creates a video file in its temp directory but is anable to create a DVD....I will uninstall the beta and test a stable build...5 attempts so far have not proved fruitful.

[MrC]

Hi MrC. I am having trouble using the latest beta version. So far, I have not been able to output a DVD. The software creates a video file in its temp directory but is anable to create a DVD....I will uninstall the beta and test a stable build...5 attempts so far have not proved fruitful.

I suggest to:

- uninstall completely the latest installation
- locate and delete the registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AVStoDVD
- uninstall AviSynth
- uninstall ffdshow and/or LAV Filters (whatever you are using)
- download the latest 2.8.1 Alpha build, Installer package
- install everything within the package

If you still have troubles, please post here a project log file.

;)

Bye

[manolito]

Reporting a regression in the current Alpha 150219:

When I feed AVStoDVD with compliant video and audio streams plus chapters for just muxing and authoring, the chapters are ignored.

<08.03.2015 09:42:27>
START PROCESS
<>

<08.03.2015 09:42:27>
PROJECT SETTINGS

DVD Video Standard: PAL
DVD Titles number: 1
DVD Size: 4442/4450 MB (100%)
DVD Output Setup: DVD-Ordner
DVD Label: DVD
DVD Menu: No Menu
Output Folder: I:
Delete Temp Assets Files: Yes
Delete Temp Working Files: Yes
Edit Command Parameters: No
Post Process Task: Fortschrittsfenster anzeigen (Voreinstellung)

PREFERENCES

MultiThread: 1
AVS Video Source Filter: A2DSource
AVS Audio Source Filter: A2DSource
AVS UpSize/DownSize Filter: Spline36Resize/Spline36Resize
Frame Adjust Strategy: 1
PAL SpeedUp: 1
NTSC SlowDown: 1
Video Resolution: 0
Video BitRate Min: 2000
Video BitRate Level 1: 7000
Video Profile Level 2: 3500
Video BitRate Max: 8500
Keep DVD Compliant Video: 1
AC3 Audio Encoder: 0
Force FFmpeg for Long Audio: 0
DVD Audio Format: 0
DVD Audio BitRate: 224
Keep DVD Compliant Audio: 1
Normalize Audio: 0
Auto Delay Audio: 1
DVD Audio Language (Primary): DE - German
DVD Audio Language (Secondary): EN - English
DVD Subs Language (Primary): DE - German
DVD Subs Language (Secondary): EN - English
DVD Subs Font: Tahoma 16pt (255,255,255)
Chapters Interval: 5
Use Source Chapters: 1
DVD Burning Drive: H: BENQ DVD DD DW1620 B7W9
DVD Burning Speed: 8x
Auto Erase DVD RW: 0
Unload ActiveMovie library: 0
Adjust DirectShow Filters at runtime: 1
Save General Settings: 0

SYSTEM INFO

Processor Name:
Operating System: Windows XP Service Pack 3 (32 bit)
Current user is Admin: YES
Available Output Disc Space: 2,3 GB
AviSynth is installed: YES (release 2.5.7)
LAV Filters is installed: YES (release 0.64.0)
ffdshow is installed: NO
<>

<08.03.2015 09:42:27>
TITLE 1 SOURCE FILES
Video: I:\rit.m2v
Info: MPEG-2 Video - 4881 kbps - 720x576 - DAR 4:3 - 25 fps - Progressive - 1:58:37 hours - 177923 frames
Audio 1: I:\rit.ac3
Info: AC3 - 224 kbps - CBR - 2 ch - 48000 Hz - 16 bit - 1:58:37 hours (0 ms delay)
[MediaInfoLib - v0.7.72]
<>

<08.03.2015 09:42:27>
AVISYNTH SCRIPT
Import("E:\Programme\AVStoDVD\Lib\A2DSource.avsi")

# Video is frameserved by AviSynth just for Preview and Edit purposes.
Video = A2DVideoSource("I:\rit.m2v", CacheFolder="I:", FrameRate=25)
# Audio is frameserved by AviSynth just for Preview and Edit purposes.
Audio = A2DAudioSource("I:\rit.ac3", CacheFolder="I:")

Video = Video.ConvertToYV12()

AudioDub(Video, Audio)
<>

<08.03.2015 09:42:27>
SKIP VIDEO ENCODING OPERATIONS
Source video file 'I:\rit.m2v' is already DVD compliant.
<>

<08.03.2015 09:42:27>
SKIP AUDIO ENCODING OPERATIONS
Source audio file 'I:\rit.ac3' is already DVD compliant.
<>

<08.03.2015 09:42:27>
DVD CHAPTERS CREATION OPERATIONS
Title 1 Input Chapters List: 3775 14275 19650 32825 37850 46025 56525 64975 75425 88025 98925 111350 120025 126100 134025 146850 160850
Title 1 Output Chapters List:
<>

<08.03.2015 09:42:27>
START DVD AUTHORING OPERATIONS
BatchMux Parameters: -arglist "I:\DVD_BatchMux.ini"
BatchMux ini file:
-d "I:\DVD\VIDEO_TS"
-mxp "I:\DVD_MuxMan.mxp"
-l "I:\DVD_MuxMan.log"
-muxman "E:\Programme\AVStoDVD\MuxMan"
-prio LOW
-palette "I:\DVD_Palette.txt"
-v "I:\rit.m2v"
-vidmode 4:3
-a1 "I:\rit.ac3"
-a1lang de

<>

<08.03.2015 10:02:03>
END DVD AUTHORING OPERATIONS
Created Folder: I:\DVD (4425,3 MB)

CHECK DVD SIZE
DVD Folder (actual) Size: 4425,3 MB
vs Assets Size: 4331,5 MB -> OK
vs Estimated Size: 4442 MB -> 0,4% undersize
<>

<08.03.2015 10:02:04>
Log file created by AVStoDVD Release 2.8.1 Alpha build 150219
<>

When feeding the software with an already muxed MPEG2 file the chapters are handled correctly. Previous versions did not have this problem...


Cheers
manolito

[MrC]

Thanks for the report, manolito. I will check ASAP, because the 2.8.1 Final is almost ready for distribution.

;)

Bye

[SuLyMaN]

I have got stable version 2.80 to work on my system. I am unsure if the problem was caused by the beta version anyways. It might just be that it could have been a subtitles issue... I will try again on next release. Thanks MrC.

Sent from my HM 1SW using Tapatalk

[SuLyMaN]

Hi again MrC. First of all, I am extremely sorry to be bothering you and taking your time on this project. I managed to pinpoint the error I was getting before. It happens on ver 2.8.0 also and seems to be a bug.

[Bug report]
Avs2dvd closes on any mkv file with self contained subtitles if you choose option 'hardcode subtitles'. If there is a fix for this, would be great :) Also, if you try to render the menu with the option 'hardcoding' of subtitles in mkv files with self contained subtitles, "error 53 - File not found message appears"

Anyways thanks for an awesome program!

[MrC]

Thanks SuLyMaN for the bug report. I will fix it in the next release.

Meanwhile, as workaround, toggle on the 'Demux selected subtitles track' option, when you are prompted to select the subs embedded in the source mkv.

;)

Bye

[SuLyMaN]

Meanwhile, as workaround, toggle on the 'Demux selected subtitles track' option, when you are prompted to select the subs embedded in the source mkv.

;)

Bye

With embedded subs, I am not prompted to select subtitles (maybe because it has only one of them). It automatically selects them in the program window.

Also I do not see the 'Demux selected subtitles track' otpion anywhere. No biggie though. I can live with that as I know what not to do :) I'll wait for your fix!

Feature Request:
As with many of the settings of the program which can be saved as default (Eg paths, selected encoder, bitrates etc) is it possible to have a setting to save the menu say to certain font size or default menu to use?

Thanks again for this awesome software!

[MrC]

Yes, you are right, when there is just one subs track, A2D does not ask you to select "one of them" and select the only one by default, without giving the possibility to demux it. BTW you can easily use the 'Tools'/'Demux File' utility to extract the subs track. Now you have an external SRT and you can add it to your project and safely select the hard-encoded subs option.

About the menu: have a look in the Menu\Templates folder. For each menues there is a label.ini file where you can edit and customize many properties.

;)

Bye

[SuLyMaN]

@MrC. Thanks man. Another option to tinker with! I'll have a look at the label.ini!

[SuLyMaN]

@MrC/Anyone knowledgeable: I've been trying to get a menu like this one...(http://ietrsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/free-menu-templates-for-mac-f1vdzdah.jpg)
The ini settings in the templates folder do not allow me to set the menu as in the picture above. They always come up horizontally. I have to manually adjust those. I want to adjust those as when putting 3 subtitles on one page, the text get one over the other. I tried looking in the temp folder and copy/paste some files to force the menu editor to display them vertically. It was of no avail :)
Are there ANY settings I am missing out or is it just not possible with the tools used to create the menu?
I see that this is a feature that was in your to do list since 2009 (while searching on google, I came a post in this thread concerning this issue) but I am certain, there must be a reason why it didn't get implemented :)
Thanks again man!

[manolito]

Have you tried this setting?

http://i58.tinypic.com/11snfxk.png


Cheers
manolito

[SuLyMaN]

Have you tried this setting?

http://i58.tinypic.com/11snfxk.png


Cheers
manolito

Hah! That might be a winner :D I'll check it out as soon as I get home and report! Thanks a lot manolito!

EDIT: Works perfectly! WOW. Big thanks manolito!

[MrC]

@SuLyMaN

if you are building some pretty DVD menu templates, what about sharing them with other A2D users? I can also upload your creations to A2D Add-on section @ SourceForge. And put a special thanks to you in the A2D docs.

What do you think?

;)

Bye

[SuLyMaN]

@MrC: Heh it's not a bad idea to make a template but that template was used as illustration. If I can get any nice template up, of course, I will make it public and free just as your software :D

Something in my to do list as they say ;-)

[MrC]

Release 2.8.1 final is available (https://sourceforge.net/projects/avstodvd/files/avstodvd/AVStoDVD%202.8.1/).

Change log (cumulative):

- Some bugs fixed
- Added routine to shift times for text-based subtitles when PAL SpeedUp or NTSC SlowDown are activated
- Added Visual Crop section in 'Edit Title'/'AviSynth'
- Added a warning for dual presence of ffdshow and LAV Filters
- Added a check for Windows Common Controls (mscomctl.ocx) presence and prompt to install it at runtime
- Added PTS creation when multiplexing with FFmpeg (thanks to manolito)
- Added 'Collage' and 'Blue Rain' as DVD Menu Templates to the Installer and NoInstall package
- Improved PAL SpeedUp routine (now also 24 fps source titles are supported)
- Improved Auto Crop routine and moved to Visual Crop section
- Improved log activity (Chapters creation section)
- Improved filters merit change routine in 'Preferred DirectShow Codecs Setup' section
- Improved RAM detection routine (now it works for 64 bit systems)
- Improved detection of Variable Frame Rate (VFR) sources
- Updated A2DSource.avsi to assume VFR true as default if not specified
- Changed 'Adjust Frame Strategy' default value to 'Add Left/Right Borders'
- Changed 'Unload DirectShow ActiveMovie library at runtime' default value to 'On'
- LAV Filters updated to release 0.64
- FFmpeg updated to release 2.2.3 (2014-06-19)

;)

Bye

[manolito]

Thanks for the new version... :thanks:
Working nicely here.


Cheers
manolito

[MrC]

Hi manolito. Actually there are no significant changes vs latest alpha. Anyway thanks for the feedback

;)

Bye

[MrC]

Quick hotfix (https://sites.google.com/site/avstodvdmain/AVStoDVD_281_Hotfix_150326.7z)that removes a false error message about 'drive not ready' on some configurations.

;)

Bye

[ThaDraGun]

Hmm.. I always make my own menu backgrounds with photoshop and have never had a problem before. I just alter wallpapers I find online
Today I made one and tried to set it as the background and it says "warning! Selected Image file is invaild"

.jpg
1.60mb
2560x1440
72dpi

AVStoDVD v2.8.1

[MrC]

Hmm.. I always make my own menu backgrounds with photoshop and have never had a problem before. I just alter wallpapers I find online
Today I made one and tried to set it as the background and it says "warning! Selected Image file is invaild"

.jpg
1.60mb
2560x1440
72dpi

AVStoDVD v2.8.1

Send me the jpg by email (avstodvd@gmail.com)

;)

Bye

[ThaDraGun]

Send me the jpg by email (avstodvd@gmail.com)

;)

Bye

I emailed you the pic.

Just got it working tho, not sure what was wrong with it but I opened the file in Corel paintshop pro and resaved it again as a .jpg and it then when I added it to avstodvd it was fine.
Not sure what photoshop did to make it incompatible

[MrC]

The image you sent me has 32bit color depth, which is not supported by Visual Basic 6 (24bit max, at least without tricking). That's why A2D has rejected it. Very likely, Corel Paintshop has downgraded it to 24bit.

;)

Bye

[MrC]

Release 2.8.2 Alpha 150507 is out (https://sourceforge.net/projects/avstodvd/files/avstodvd_alpha_beta/AVStoDVD%202.8.2%20Alpha%20150507/)

Change log:

- Some bugs fixed
- Added .style file generation routine for SubRip hard-encoded subtitles font customization
- Added auto adjustment of colour coefficients if source is using ITU-R BT.709 set (thru ColorMatrix plugin)
- Revised Video Encoder selection criteria in 'Preferences'/'Video' and 'Edit Title'/'Video'
- Moved location of Profile.xml file from SubtitleCreator folder to Local AppData folder
- Improved Profile.xml file generation routine
- Improved handling of interlaced sources (added support to MBAFF and PAFF tags)
- Improved bitrate calculation routine
- Improved log activity
- Updated main AVStoDVD icon (32, 48, 64, 256 px)
- LAV Filters updated to release 0.65

;)

Bye

[SuLyMaN]

Hi MrC. Just reinstalled AVS2DVD today latest build and encoding a DVD at the moment :D I just noticed something. AVS2DVD is using HCENC 0.26 Beta, not even 0.27 and I just saw 0.28 came out yesterday :D
Any reasons as to this?

[manolito]

Simple reason:
AVStoDVD installs AviSynth version 2.58 which is the latest stable version. And HCenc 0.28 needs at least AviSynth version 2.60 RC1. The latest version is 2.60 RC3, and many people agree that it can be considered stable, but MrC probably wants to wait for the release version.

In the meantime you can upgrade AviSynth and HCenc yourself. Install AviSynth 2.60 RC3 over the old version, and for HCenc just extract HCenc.exe from the archive into the AVStoDVD\HCenc folder. And let us know if it works... :cool:


Cheers
manolito

[SuLyMaN]

Thanks manolito. I'll see what changes in new version before taking the plunge :D

[MrC]

Yes, actually I'm using AviSynth 2.6 RC3 without problems. But I have no hurry (no real need) to bundle it to AVStoDVD package... ;)

About HCenc 0.28, I would wait to check its reliability and the real new benefits to DVD encoding. I have kept 0.26 so far mainly for the stability.

Of course any feedbacks about these topics are very welcome

;)

Bye

[manolito]

FWIW I just did a couple of short test encodes using HCenc 0.28 latest build from May-08-2015 under AviSynth 2.60 RC3, and everything worked just fine.

Still I don't have a clue if the improvements compared to version 0.26 have any influence on DVD compliant output. At least I could not see any difference... :devil:


Cheers
manolito

[manolito]

Another small issue caused by MediaInfo...

While working on a different project I came across some MP4 files (AVC video, 6-ch AAC audio) where the number of audio channels causes a problem.

I get these files from ffmpeg using the Fraunhofer libfdk-aac library. A small test sample is here:
http://www44.zippyshare.com/v/erXu5G6U/file.html

MediaInfo reports Channels = 2, Channels_Original = 6. Loading such a file into AVStoDVD makes AVStoDVD think that the audio has 2 channels which is definitely wrong. Forcing 6 channels takes care of it.

I am not the only one having this problem. Have a look here:
http://ffmpeg.gusari.org/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=1378

In the last post of this thread Zenitram explains what is happenig.

Suggestion for AVStoDVD:
If the "Channels_Original" entry is present, use the channel count from this entry instead of the value from the "Channels" entry.

I remember there was a similar issue recently for video when there were two different values for the framerate mode (CFR or VFR), and this was fixed accordingly.


Cheers
manolito

[MrC]

Thanks manolito for this hint. Definitvely worth taking it into account for next release.

;)

Bye

[SuLyMaN]

Guys, I know I'm going to repeat myself but I can't find the place to set AVStoDVD to load the DVD menu (in cases of multiple videos) instead of automatically playing the first title. Can someone please tell me where to set this? Thanks and sorry for repeating myself...

[MrC]

@SuLyMaN

that's puzzling, because the default command is exactly to display the DVD menu, not to play the first title.

Are you sure you do not have activated any override command on your DVD player?

;)

Bye

[SuLyMaN]

@SuLyMaN

that's puzzling, because the default command is exactly to display the DVD menu, not to play the first title.

Are you sure you do not have activated any override command on your DVD player?

;)

Bye

No, I just put the DVD in (both my player and another player) and the first title starts to play automatically :S

Is it possible that I changed a setting in AVStoDVD causing this?