Force DVD9 4:3 letterbox to 16:9 DVD9 encoding?

[Weirdo]

I'm trying to re-encode a 160min 4:3 letterbox DVD9 to a 16:9 one. Re-encoding to DVD5 is obviously to be avoided, so is there a way to get DVD9 16:9 output from DVD-RB? Currently, it does not re-encode ("Reduction Level for DVD-9: 100,0%"). I seem to remember a hidden setting that forces the output size, but not sure if and how it works.

[jdobbs]

I'm trying to re-encode a 160min 4:3 letterbox DVD9 to a 16:9 one. Re-encoding to DVD5 is obviously to be avoided, so is there a way to get DVD9 16:9 output from DVD-RB? Currently, it does not re-encode ("Reduction Level for DVD-9: 100,0%"). I seem to remember a hidden setting that forces the output size, but not sure if and how it works.I assume you are talking about DVD Rebuilder (rather than BD Rebuilder). You can do it in either. In DVD Rebuilder: On the OPTIONS tab, "AVS Options"/"Convert from LB 4:3 to 16:9"

[Weirdo]

Thanks, yes, I mean DVD-RB Pro. I've checked that option. However, it seems that if source and output mode are both DVD9, there is no encoding whatsoever (thus, no 4:3 to 16:9 conversion).

[RobertM]

Is there a FORCE_ENCODE option in DVD-RB?

[jdobbs]

Is there a FORCE_ENCODE option in DVD-RB? Yes, it isn't a hidden option -- you just check the option under the MODE menu.