multiAVCHD - author Blu-ray/AVCHD (Blu-ray players, camcoders, Viera TV) + (HD) DVD

[deank]

Custom titles work.

If you name your srt like ... movie name.LID.srt where LID is your language code (like gre) - it will be used and shown in player as Greek.

SRT line timing option is moved to ADVANCED tab... I had no time to update the tutorial with the new tabs and options explanation.

[deank]

Tutorial is now updated, too.

[fsnavi]

To increase the number of donations, you may have to think about some 'marketing' issues. I know, you don't have time for this, but some of the early users should post more information about your great program in other forums.

As of today, your program is the only one which allows the storage of HDV (camcorder) movies on BlueRay disks with one single step and WITHOUT any re-coding! Most people don't know that re-coding takes time and some of the original quality! Make this known!


FSNAVI

[deank]

It is just that I didn't know if it will be so much interest in multiAVCHD - I'm glad of course... :)

I had to think of other ways to support my update server because of the heavy traffic.

I'm not into marketing and stuff... I posted about multiAVCHD in one or two forums... and that's it. I'll think about it.

Thanks.

Dean

p.s. May be this "multi- part in the name or the multiple blablabla in one structure" are not clear enough... because multiAVCHD can be used for single files and folders to do all needed transformations...

[xeniste]

Hello Dean,

It's the first time that I try to work with this format - a VC1HD-DVD .ts file.
And multiAVCHD don't recognised it. This is the analysis report of the file:
Opening: H:\FILMS\XXX HD.ts
Opening File...
Video Loaded.
Auto Finding PIDs
PID Attribute List:
PID: 0x1011: VC-1 Video: 1920x1080 @ 23.976
PID: 0x1100: AC3: 2/0: L,R 48KHz 80Kbit/s
PID: 0x1101: AC3: 3/2.1: L, C, R, SL, SR, LFE 48KHz 448Kbit/s
PID: 0x1102: DTS: 3/0: L, C, R 16 bits 48KHz 1536Kbit/s

Scanning For Format Changes
File size: 22980936888 Bytes
Video Resolution from Codec: 720 x 480 @ 29.97 fps
Duration from Codec: 7423.01
Duration from Timestamps: 7427.39
Average System Bitrate: 24752652.18

Is it normal? Or some codecs are missing?

Thanx!

[vpapanik]

Thanks for your comments deank !

You can always use a more catchy title like "AVCHD Workshop", "HD Maker" etc ;)

The program is getting much attention in the Greek forums as far as I know, and a lot of people are expecting the custom title feature. Keep it up !

[deank]

@vpapanik: Thanks... And as I said earlier - custom menu/titles work... and I'd rather keep the name "multiAVCHD". :)

@xeniste: can you send me the output from mediainfo, not from ts packet editor?

[vpapanik]

Sorry, I was not clear, I meant the Custom Menu Title Names Editor...

Do you have any idea where I can find a custom background to test 'Custom Menu'. Or at least the resolution required. Thanks a lot :)

[deank]

You can put any JPG/JPEG/BMP file for background... it will be resized...

Or.. search GOOGLE for images :)

Click here and you will see multiAVCHD background :) (http://images.google.bg/images?q=winter&um=1&hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&sa=N&imgsz=huge)

[~bT~]

I had to think of other ways to support my update server because of the heavy traffic.
how about allowing only donors ip addresses to receive auto updates? ipfilter perhaps?

or even an email to updates?

[xeniste]

Already sent

[kenguru2005]

^ working now. thanks dean.

ps. i cant believe only 4 ppl donated...

As I read this I was shocked .... over 40000 downloads and just 4 donates ... so 5 min. ago I donated ... and i will do it again with upcomming features.

Greetings from Tübingen, Germany

[deank]

Thanks :)

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A bug was fixed preventing mpeg/ts/m2ts/ts being detected properly (340).

[xeniste]

So my problem with the VC1 encoded file was fixed by DeanK in 12 minutes - such a velocity was never been seen before!

Once again - BRAVO!!!

[asherungar]

finally donated, sorry it took so long, i just set-up a paypal account last week!
enjoy your coffee and keep up the excellent work!!!!

[deank]

Thanks.

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The internet connection to my server is down again... sorry.

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Title editor is ready... Tomorrow I guess I'll put it online.

[deank]

Build 342

Title names can be edited in MEDIA TAB (edit button) or in MENU TAB (click on title).

[dec-pvr]

Just want to let people know I have used the latest build (342) to successfully make a custom menu that plays on my panasonic BD35 player.

used:

[x] custom menu
[x] use fade transitions

and edited the names in the media tab.

Great!:D

[kenguru2005]

I think I am to stupid: but where again to download build 342?

[deank]

:)

The links in the first post were always there. Take a look again. There is a link for _MAC.EXE.

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A note for version 2.2 users. It is highly possible that tomorrow older builds (pre 333) will no longer load/start.

[linuss]

First of all, my compliments for your great work Deank.

I use multiAVCHD to create compilations with my pref. tv series with subs and watch them on my PS3.

Now it's possible to add an mkv file to a comp already created with multiAVCHD? or everytime i have to add all the previous episodes and rebuild the AVCHD?

[dec-pvr]

Try here:

http://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Video/Other-VIDEO-Tools/multiAVCHD.shtml

Remember to update as well!

I'm sure Dean would also appreciate a donation as well! :D

Just made a small (token) one myself. I hope any amount is helpful, I can't afford much!

[kenguru2005]

I'm sure Dean would also appreciate a donation as well! :D

I did donate, I did

btw softpedia link leads to a previous version.

[deank]

First of all, my compliments for your great work Deank.

I use multiAVCHD to create compilations with my pref. tv series with subs and watch them on my PS3.

Now it's possible to add an mkv file to a comp already created with multiAVCHD? or everytime i have to add all the previous episodes and rebuild the AVCHD?

I'm currently working on this. At this point it is yet not possible to add new files to existing compilation.

Adding new files will be possible only if compilation was previously build with multiAVCHD version 2.3, build 343 (which is not out yet).

[psme]

While multiAVCHD is a great program, it's also VERY DANGEROUS!

When I first tried the tools some time ago it deleted all files in the Temp drive root folder. Luckily there was no important data got deleted. I think the issue is fixed.

Now I just tried the latest version. Add a few AVCHD folders from a drive and output to anther drive. But half way in the processing the multiAVCHD error out and said can't move a file. So I delete the stopped output AVCHD folder, and redo the process with fewer input AVCHD folders. multiAVCHD log give some new warning message like missing clpi etc. And I finally figure out the first few source AVCHD folders which multiAVCHD did processed, before stopped with error, were actually MOVEd (deleted) to the output folder (which I deleted seeing multiAVCHD failed the processing!). And yes, now I did find the "Move input files" option in Settings, but it's too late! DAMN!

Seriously, IMO, the default should be to Copy, NOT Move. Even in Move mode, it should only delete the source data, after the whole process is successful!

regards,

Li On

[deank]

I took time to write tutorial and explain all the options. You didn't take the time to read them.

Also I'm changing the process not to touch AVCHD folders, but in some of the next releases.

TUTORIAL SAYS: [x] Move input files - Used when processing AVCHD folders. It will speed transfer if TEMP and TARGET folders reside on the same physical drive. If used with AVCHD input folders - USE WITH CAUTION. Input folders will be emptied.


HOVERING OVER THE OPTION SAYS: If something goes wrong, you input folders will be messed!

[linuss]

I'm currently working on this. At this point it is yet not possible to add new files to existing compilation.

Adding new files will be possible only if compilation was previously build with multiAVCHD version 2.3, build 343 (which is not out yet).

Thank u so much...
I just updated to build 343 :D. I'm going to try the new feature

[iLLusiOnS]

First of all , thanks millions to neighbour deank for that great software ..

Than , I've a little problem with it. I'm using a PAL PS3 with 2.60 firmware as a player and my display device is Benq Mp620c XGA projector which can handle 720p and 1080i. I'm using build 342 but previous versions have the same. The problem is ;

a. when displaying top menu and menu screen , screen resolution changes to 720x576 and I have a bad output. ( why there is no option for menu in 720p ? )
b. after selecting a title from menu , screen resolution changes to 1280x720 if the source video is real 1280x720 and I have a good output.
c. after selecting a title from menu , screen resolution changes to 1920x1080 and then back to 720x480 and plays in low resolution if the source video 1280x528 or something like this ( But if I play the title from stream directory it plays 720p but without subtitle. )

any idea ? Thanks...

[deank]

Thank u so much...
I just updated to build 343 :D. I'm going to try the new feature

It is not implemented yet. Just generating additional file (multiMENU.txt) inside AVCHD folder to be used in next version for making additions to existing folders.

I'm using a PAL PS3 with 2.60 firmware as a player and my display device is Benq Mp620c XGA projector which can handle 720p and 1080i. I'm using build 342 but previous versions have the same.

any idea ? Thanks...

Please read the whole first post and the tutorial. I will make some tests. If successful - I'll add option to generate menu in 720p.

Check this post also, and read about multiAVCHD resolutions test (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=1235782#post1235782)

[linuss]

It is not implemented yet. Just generating additional file (multiMENU.txt) inside AVCHD folder to be used in next version for making additions to existing folders.


Oops i didn't understand :p

[deank]

Build 344:

If you have [x] Move input files checked it will be ignored when processing input AVCHD folders. Contents will be copied instead and you'll be informed in the log.

This should prevent problems with people not reading the manual.

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Option is now renamed to [x] Move transitional files and is used only when transferring output from tsMuxer when converting mpeg/m2ts/mkv files to AVCHD folders before incorporating them into final output.

[psme]

Ok, I don't read manual! (actual I did, trying to find setup info for custom menu as I heard x264 encoder is needed, but there was no detail so I searched and download the x264 encoder, then found out multiAVCHD already included it!)

[x] Move input files is fine, its a feature. My opinion is to not checked by default. If the user want to speed up the process, or really want to "move" the file, he/she can select the option, and no one can complain afterward.

Anyway, due to the incident of "move" file. I have a minor bug report. I added 3 AVCHD folders, but the first source AVCHD folder was already been "moved" by multiAVCHD (and multiAVCHD allow me to add the folder like normal), when processing, the log said the first AVCHD folder is missing clpi file etc, and correctly processed the next 2 AVCHD folders. But the resulting custom menu has the first 2 AVCHD folders names, which points to the second and third AVCHD folders content.

regards,

Li On

[deank]

You can now safely have the option turned on.

And multiAVCHD accepted the empty folder, because it searches for index.bdm* files. Later it 'finds out' that CLIPINFO/STREAM folders are empty and reports it.

[nwg]

Congrats on the new version. I like the Title Editor. I don't believe it, but I now have a fully functional custom menu. :) I haven't changed anything, just downloaded the latest version and it now works. The custom menu background also works.

[earlcrow]

first of all - really really great work. i hope you will be keeping up this awesome work man!!

i will donate of course too!

i have a problem - my AVCHD folder is in a menu - i'm starting the movie and it runs fine - until minute 24 - then it suddenly jumps to an another place - i dunno why :-(

can someone help?

[psme]

I'm processing a AVCHD folder and wonder why it takes so long. Then I see the log say it process each .clpi file, then a .clpi.bak file, hence it copy each mts file 2 times! I checked my source clipinf folder does has a .clpi.bak for each .clpi file. I guess that maybe due to I ran too many times of AVCHDme on the folder. Maybe multiAVCHD should only process .clpi files and ignore other file?

This is the log during the section:

[02:11:27] CLPI transfer: j:\movie2\BDMV\CLIPINF\00001.clpi -> L:\AVCHD\BDMV\CLIPINF\00006.clpi
[02:11:27] M2TS transfer: j:\movie2\BDMV\STREAM\00001.m2ts -> L:\AVCHD\BDMV\STREAM\00006.m2ts
[02:14:51] CLPI transfer: j:\movie2\BDMV\CLIPINF\00001.clpi.bak -> L:\AVCHD\BDMV\CLIPINF\00007.clpi
[02:14:51] M2TS transfer: j:\movie2\BDMV\STREAM\00001.m2ts -> L:\AVCHD\BDMV\STREAM\00007.m2ts
[02:18:13] CLPI transfer: j:\movie2\BDMV\CLIPINF\00002.clpi -> L:\AVCHD\BDMV\CLIPINF\00008.clpi
[02:18:13] M2TS transfer: j:\movie2\BDMV\STREAM\00002.m2ts -> L:\AVCHD\BDMV\STREAM\00008.m2ts
[02:21:35] CLPI transfer: j:\movie2\BDMV\CLIPINF\00002.clpi.bak -> L:\AVCHD\BDMV\CLIPINF\00009.clpi
[02:21:35] M2TS transfer: j:\movie2\BDMV\STREAM\00002.m2ts -> L:\AVCHD\BDMV\STREAM\00009.m2ts
[02:24:59] CLPI transfer: j:\movie2\BDMV\CLIPINF\00003.clpi -> L:\AVCHD\BDMV\CLIPINF\00010.clpi
[02:24:59] M2TS transfer: j:\movie2\BDMV\STREAM\00003.m2ts -> L:\AVCHD\BDMV\STREAM\00010.m2ts
[02:28:14] CLPI transfer: j:\movie2\BDMV\CLIPINF\00003.clpi.bak -> L:\AVCHD\BDMV\CLIPINF\00011.clpi
[02:28:14] M2TS transfer: j:\movie2\BDMV\STREAM\00003.m2ts -> L:\AVCHD\BDMV\STREAM\00011.m2ts
[02:31:25] CLPI transfer: j:\movie2\BDMV\CLIPINF\00004.clpi -> L:\AVCHD\BDMV\CLIPINF\00012.clpi
[02:31:25] M2TS transfer: j:\movie2\BDMV\STREAM\00004.m2ts -> L:\AVCHD\BDMV\STREAM\00012.m2ts
[02:34:53] CLPI transfer: j:\movie2\BDMV\CLIPINF\00004.clpi.bak -> L:\AVCHD\BDMV\CLIPINF\00013.clpi
[02:34:53] M2TS transfer: j:\movie2\BDMV\STREAM\00004.m2ts -> L:\AVCHD\BDMV\STREAM\00013.m2ts
[02:38:19] CLPI transfer: j:\movie2\BDMV\CLIPINF\00005.clpi -> L:\AVCHD\BDMV\CLIPINF\00014.clpi
[02:38:19] M2TS transfer: j:\movie2\BDMV\STREAM\00005.m2ts -> L:\AVCHD\BDMV\STREAM\00014.m2ts
[02:41:48] CLPI transfer: j:\movie2\BDMV\CLIPINF\00005.clpi.bak -> L:\AVCHD\BDMV\CLIPINF\00015.clpi
[02:41:48] M2TS transfer: j:\movie2\BDMV\STREAM\00005.m2ts -> L:\AVCHD\BDMV\STREAM\00015.m2ts
[02:45:13] CLPI transfer: j:\movie2\BDMV\CLIPINF\00006.clpi -> L:\AVCHD\BDMV\CLIPINF\00016.clpi
[02:45:13] M2TS transfer: j:\movie2\BDMV\STREAM\00006.m2ts -> L:\AVCHD\BDMV\STREAM\00016.m2ts
[02:48:32] CLPI transfer: j:\movie2\BDMV\CLIPINF\00006.clpi.bak -> L:\AVCHD\BDMV\CLIPINF\00017.clpi
[02:48:32] M2TS transfer: j:\movie2\BDMV\STREAM\00006.m2ts -> L:\AVCHD\BDMV\STREAM\00017.m2ts
[02:51:51] CLPI transfer: j:\movie2\BDMV\CLIPINF\00007.clpi -> L:\AVCHD\BDMV\CLIPINF\00018.clpi
[02:51:51] M2TS transfer: j:\movie2\BDMV\STREAM\00007.m2ts -> L:\AVCHD\BDMV\STREAM\00018.m2ts
[02:55:08] CLPI transfer: j:\movie2\BDMV\CLIPINF\00007.clpi.bak -> L:\AVCHD\BDMV\CLIPINF\00019.clpi
[02:55:08] M2TS transfer: j:\movie2\BDMV\STREAM\00007.m2ts -> L:\AVCHD\BDMV\STREAM\00019.m2ts
[02:58:27] CLPI transfer: j:\movie2\BDMV\CLIPINF\00008.clpi -> L:\AVCHD\BDMV\CLIPINF\00020.clpi
[02:58:27] M2TS transfer: j:\movie2\BDMV\STREAM\00008.m2ts -> L:\AVCHD\BDMV\STREAM\00020.m2ts
[02:58:42] CLPI transfer: j:\movie2\BDMV\CLIPINF\00008.clpi.bak -> L:\AVCHD\BDMV\CLIPINF\00021.clpi
[02:58:42] M2TS transfer: j:\movie2\BDMV\STREAM\00008.m2ts -> L:\AVCHD\BDMV\STREAM\00021.m2ts
[02:58:47] MPLS transfer: j:\movie2\BDMV\PLAYLIST\00000.MPL -> L:\AVCHD\BDMV\PLAYLIST\00001.mpls
[02:58:47] Old pointer to 00008.m2ts in 00001.mpls now set to -> 21
[02:58:47] Old pointer to 00007.m2ts in 00001.mpls now set to -> 19
[02:58:47] Old pointer to 00006.m2ts in 00001.mpls now set to -> 17
[02:58:47] Old pointer to 00005.m2ts in 00001.mpls now set to -> 15
[02:58:47] Old pointer to 00004.m2ts in 00001.mpls now set to -> 13
[02:58:47] Old pointer to 00003.m2ts in 00001.mpls now set to -> 11
[02:58:47] Old pointer to 00002.m2ts in 00001.mpls now set to -> 9
[02:58:47] Old pointer to 00001.m2ts in 00001.mpls now set to -> 7


Also my source drive is in FAT32, multiAVCHD show all the input AVCHD folder name in all small letter and I need to change each title name back to proper case.

regards,

Li On

[deank]

@earlcrow: I guess the AVCHD folder you used had multiple playlists. That could be the reason. It is still under development.

[earlcrow]

thanks - i will try to make one m2ts file an just have the movie into the folder - should work :-D

[deank]

@psme: update to build 347 and see if it is okay. Now clip files are processed correctly and CASE of filenames/folders is not changed to lower now.

[vpapanik]

The 'Edit' button in the 'Media' tab should be disabled if no file is selected.

Now if you add some files and press edit (without selecting one of them first), the menu is scrambled (v2.3 build 346)

[deank]

The 'Edit' button in the 'Media' tab should be disabled if no file is selected.

Now if you add some files and press edit (without selecting one of them first), the menu is scrambled (v2.3 build 346)

This is fixed, too.

Sorry for the least few updates.. now in build 349 EDIT and DEL buttons behavior is fixed. Also title names from AVCHD folders not in lowcase and only *.C*PI and *.MPL* files are processed (so no cpi.bak files).. also fixed SRT detection in MKV folder.

[vpapanik]

Great, works fine now. Thanks !

Some suggestions :

1) It will be good to 'remember' the last opened folder for adding AVCHD/BDMV folders. Now it defaults to the multiAVCHD installation folder.

2) It will help if the subtitle language can be selected from a combobox, or, more easily, edited in a textbox inside the 'tsMuxer' tab instead of renaming the .srt file.

3) The program could automatically read a text file named <mkv name>.txt or .mnu that includes the menu list entry for the .mkv file, instead of editing the menu entries by hand. For folders it can be <folder name>.txt.

Keep it up :)

[deank]

Congrats on the new version. I like the Title Editor. I don't believe it, but I now have a fully functional custom menu. :) I haven't changed anything, just downloaded the latest version and it now works. The custom menu background also works.

I'm glad it finally :) worked for you. I added this option in authoring - Frames to encode... I think it was the reason encoding failed for you. If you have time next days you may try to lower the value (move slider to most left position) and see if you'll get the same error as before... I guess in your case - the best value could be about 10 or 16.

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I did some tests with menu video resolution. I tested:

1920x1080p - played again in 1080i but I think output is more crisp
1920x1080i - it is currently used for menus
1280x720p - played in 720p
1440x1080p - played in 1080i... wasn't 4:3 but stretched to 16:9
720x576 - played in 576p... a bit blurry... but works.

Of course navigational graphics are either misplaced or missing. :)

[nwg]

I'm glad it finally :) worked for you. I added this option in authoring - Frames to encode... I think it was the reason encoding failed for you. If you have time next days you may try to lower the value (move slider to most left position) and see if you'll get the same error as before... I guess in your case - the best value could be about 10 or 16.



Thanks. I don't know why it works now but I will try a lower setting and see what happens.

[Blackwater]

Hey deank,

Might sound sound so stupid. How do you put more than 1 movies in folder (AVCHD). I read your guide many times but still didn't figure it out.

"Copy the output folder (AVCHD) to the root of your external USB disk" What do you mean by "root of your external USB disk"?



Thanks

[jfcarbel]

Any users here got this working on an SD card on the Panasonic SAP Blu-Ray players?

[coolalibaba]

Hi deank,
I processed one mkv file whose resolution is 1280X544. It should be 16:9 but PS3 played it as 4:3. Is there anywhere I can change it to 16:9? or is it possible to add an option to set it manually if I know it is 16:9 or 4:3?


[00:58:15] Initialising...
[00:58:16] Checking for new version...
[00:58:18] You have the latest build.
[00:58:21] File consistency check finished!
[00:58:21] Initialisation finished. multiAVCHD is ready!
[00:59:56] Log started for multiAVCHD v2.2 (build 329)
[00:59:56] Processing 1 input files/folders .
[00:59:56] Existing G:\multiAVCHD\AVCHD\ renamed to G:\multiAVCHD\AVCHD-20090207-005956
[00:59:57] Converting mkv file to AVCHD (D:\xxxx.mkv).
[00:59:57] Detected video: ID#1:V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC:1280x544 23.976fps (AR:2.35)
[00:59:57] Video height not AVCHD compliant (480/576/720/1080)! Final output may be distorted.
[00:59:57] Will fix clip and playlist info.
[00:59:57] Detected audio: ID#2:A_DTS:audio (48000Hz/6ch) Language: eng
[00:59:57] Generating meta file for tsMuxer...
[00:59:57] M2TS stream split set at 3999MiB...
[00:59:57] Adding subtitles (xxxx.zho.srt) (zho)
[00:59:58] None found. Inserting 5 min chapters...
[00:59:58] Detected frame reference count: 8 (max:12).
[00:59:58] Compliant with L4.1 for 1280x544p.
[00:59:58] Creating BluRay folders (tsMuxer)...
[01:14:00] Done!
[01:14:01] Applying new vertical resolution ID to video (720p).
[01:14:02] CLPI transfer: G:\temp\20090207-005958-6806\BDMV\CLIPINF\00001.clpi -> G:\multiAVCHD\AVCHD\BDMV\CLIPINF\00000.clpi
[01:14:03] M2TS transfer: G:\temp\20090207-005958-6806\BDMV\STREAM\00001.m2ts -> G:\multiAVCHD\AVCHD\BDMV\STREAM\00000.m2ts
[01:14:04] CLPI transfer: G:\temp\20090207-005958-6806\BDMV\CLIPINF\00002.clpi -> G:\multiAVCHD\AVCHD\BDMV\CLIPINF\00001.clpi
[01:14:04] M2TS transfer: G:\temp\20090207-005958-6806\BDMV\STREAM\00002.m2ts -> G:\multiAVCHD\AVCHD\BDMV\STREAM\00001.m2ts
[01:14:04] MPLS transfer: G:\temp\20090207-005958-6806\BDMV\PLAYLIST\00000.mpls -> G:\multiAVCHD\AVCHD\BDMV\PLAYLIST\00000.mpls
[01:14:04] Non-compliant AVCHD title. (1 of max 40 now!).
[01:14:04] Old pointer to 00002.m2ts in 00000.mpls now set to -> 1
[01:14:04] Old pointer to 00001.m2ts in 00000.mpls now set to -> 0
[01:14:05] Preparing authoring information...
[01:14:05] Copying 1 sec blank video data.
[01:14:06] Top menu skipped. Playback will start from Title#1.
[01:14:08] Downloading 00002.litePAL1c...
[01:14:36] Proper lite menu Page #1 downloaded!
[01:14:36] Downloading 00002.liteCPIPAL1c...
[01:14:37] CPI for lite menu page #1 downloaded!
[01:14:40] Setting menu for 1 titles...
[01:14:41] New offset for m2ts#1 -> 1
[01:14:41] New offset for mpls#1 -> 00000
[01:14:41] Setting titles #2 to #40 to point at top menu.
[01:14:41] Forced sequential playback from Title#1 forward.
[01:14:41] Processing clip (CPI/CLPI) files...
[01:14:42] Completed.
[01:14:42] Adding one second black fill for Title#1 (PRID#42)
[01:14:42] Creating AVCHD compatible 8.3 filenames...
[01:14:43] Done!
[01:14:43] G:\multiAVCHD\AVCHD folder created!
[01:14:43] Copy G:\multiAVCHD\AVCHD to root of USB drive or USB disk.
[01:14:43] Copy G:\multiAVCHD\AVCHD to X:\PRIVATE\ of SD/MMC card.

[psme]

Thanks deank for the quick update! :) Now I have a feature request! :)

It'd be great to have a "title" page for each title on the main menu. For example I have Movie A/B/C/D on the main menu, when selected a movie, there is a second menu (so I can use different background graphic for each movie) with a "Play" or even a chapter list (if available, and only list in number is good enough), and a back to main menu option of course.

regards,

Li On

[deank]

Hey deank,

Might sound sound so stupid. How do you put more than 1 movies in folder (AVCHD). I read your guide many times but still didn't figure it out.

"Copy the output folder (AVCHD) to the root of your external USB disk" What do you mean by "root of your external USB disk"?

You may add multiple files or AVCHD folders to multiAVCHD media tab. After you complete the compilation you will have ONE AVCHD folder, which contains all movies you used. Then copy this new folder to your USB.

Any users here got this working on an SD card on the Panasonic SAP Blu-Ray players?

No, no one possibly could. PanasonicTVs and SAPs with SD card capabilities seem to use BDMV (movie-only) instead of HDMV (movie and menu) AVCHD type. The format of some files is different for the former and I'm working to make it work.

Hi deank,
I processed one mkv file whose resolution is 1280X544. It should be 16:9 but PS3 played it as 4:3. Is there anywhere I can change it to 16:9? or is it possible to add an option to set it manually if I know it is 16:9 or 4:3?

multiAVCHD already sets the correct aspect ratio. If AR<1.77 it is set to 4:3, otherwise to 16:9. Please update to the latest build (351+) and try again and post the results. My PS3 plays everything fine in 16:9.

It'd be great to have a "title" page for each title on the main menu. For example I have Movie A/B/C/D on the main menu, when selected a movie, there is a second menu (so I can use different background graphic for each movie)...

:) It would be great, wouldn't it...

[G_M_C]

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No, no one possibly could. PanasonicTVs and SAPs with SD card capabilities seem to use BDMV (movie-only) instead of HDMV (movie and menu) AVCHD type. The format of some files is different for the former and I'm working to make it work.
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Panasonic just made an update available for the EU versions of the BD30. The changelog mentiones "Playability of AVCHD format (motion picture) recorded on an SD card". Might already be fixed :)

The firmware is V. 2.2, dated 3-feb-2009.

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It'd be great to have a "title" page for each title on the main menu. For example I have Movie A/B/C/D on the main menu, when selected a movie, there is a second menu (so I can use different background graphic for each movie) with a "Play" or even a chapter list (if available, and only list in number is good enough), and a back to main menu option of course.
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I think that will only become possible when we get more info on the BD structure available, so someone can make/build a muxer that is, frankly, better than tsMuxeR, both option-wise as development-wise.