Converting VCD to DVD format

[buceador]

I followed a guide to convert vcd to dvd, however when I complete the conversion process the audio get's dropped in the VOB file - the input files work fine by themselves.

The tool I'm using to author is Ifoedit -

- pls help.

Reference:
1. How to convert VCD/SVCD To DVD keeping original MPEG1 Video
2. http://www.dvd-guides.com/content/view/57/59/

[setarip_old]

Hi!

Did you, as you must, convert the audio from 44,100Hz to 48,000Hz?

[buceador]

Yes, I converted the audio using BeSweet after demuxing with TMPGEnc/MPEG tools.
I also checked the audio freq. with GSpot [stat = MPEG-1 Layer 3 128kbps 48000 Hz] before putting it thru IfoEdit.

[smok3]

mp3 wont work.

[buceador]

Thank you for replying -

Are you suggesting that I convert the original audio (.mp2) file to mp3 format before authoring?

I'm wondering if I'm using "ifoedit" incorrectly or simply doesn't do what I need -

[setarip_old]

I also checked the audio freq. with GSpot [stat = MPEG-1 Layer 3 128kbps 48000 Hz]Is this a typo, or did you mistakenly convert the original 44,100Hz.MP2 audio to 48,000Hz .MP3 , instead of .MP2 at 48,000Hz?

[buceador]

no typo - I'll double check my settings and attempt the conversions again. thanx.

[setarip_old]

Let us know how it goes ;>}

[buceador]

...the instructions (setup) for BeSweet were very detailed and clear - but resulted in an MP3 file which didn't work when I authored the files. I noticed a profile for MP2 to DVD in the GUI. I used that instead of the manual setup and it worked! I double checked it in Gspot - and confirmed [MPEG-1 Layer 2 192 kbps 48000 Hz].

thanx setarip_old for your input - this stuff is addicting ;)

[setarip_old]

thanx setarip_old for your input - this stuff is addictingYou're quite welcome ;>}

[buceador]

The dvd worked fine on my PC but when I attempted to play on my dvd player - the frames were out of sync (not sure how to describe it accurately but they scrolled up/down and not able to view a steady picture).

Any ideas - my guess is the setup when authoring - is there a reference for "all" the required/appropriate settings for a dvd somewhere regardless of tool being used?

thanx again to all of you who step up to help out -

[setarip_old]

Sounds like you may be trying to play a PAL DVD on an NTSC standalone player/TV, or vice-versa...

[buceador]

...you're good!

So I looked up PAL/NTSC and briefly read about their differences. I'll have to see if the BeSweet or any of the tools I have can convert PAL -> NTSC. (is there a tool to confirm what format the dvd is?)

[Southstorm]

Usually on the back of the package it says...

[setarip_old]

@buceadoris there a tool to confirm what format the dvd is?When you created the original VCD, did you make it in PAL format or NTSC format?