DVD Rebuilder stopping at 5.7%.

[hbenthow]

I have tried using DVD Rebuilder to shrink a particular DVD folder. I have it set to HC Encoder Mode, and have the HC Encoder options set to "Best".

This has already worked without a hitch for numerous other DVD folders, but for this particular one, it always stops at 5.7%. There is no error message, and the program gives no indication that it is stopping or finishing. But the encoding process doesn't progress beyond that point, even if I leave it there overnight. The last message in the Status Window is always "Creating M2V for VTS_01 segment 5".

I have tried running the DVD folder through several programs (such as FixVTS), then encoding the resulting folder with DVD-Rebuilder, but to no avail. I get the exact same result, down to the exact percentage.

There doesn't seem to be anything wrong with the DVD folder when I play it with VLC or run it through a program like DVD-Shrink. It's only when I try to encode it with DVD-Rebuilder that I run into this problem.

[manolito]

Looks like something is wrong with your DVD folder... :(

DVD-RB is much less tolerant when it comes to a "butchered" (as Jdobbs calls it) DVD structure than most player software. Jdobbs has always refused to provide any help if the user has altered the DVD source folder in any way (even FixVTS is considered butchering).

Several things you could try:
To rule out HCenc as the culprit you should use a different encoder like QuEnc.

Use ImgBurn in BUILD mode and specify "Image File" as the output. Mount this ISO file using Virtual Clone Drive or Daemon Tools and feed this to DVD-RB.


Good luck
manolito

[hbenthow]

Jdobbs has always refused to provide any help if the user has altered the DVD source folder in any way (even FixVTS is considered butchering).I only tried "butchering" it after the initial failure of DVD-Rebuilder.
To rule out HCenc as the culprit you should use a different encoder like QuEnc.I tried that two days ago. It still stopped at 5.7%.Use ImgBurn in BUILD mode and specify "Image File" as the output. Mount this ISO file using Virtual Clone Drive or Daemon Tools and feed this to DVD-RB.I just now tried it (due to your recommendation). It didn't work. I got the exact same results as before.

[manolito]

As a last straw (if you are using the free version) you could PM jdobbs and ask him to let you check out the pro version. I remember that he has been very generous in the past...


Cheers
manolito

[hbenthow]

As a last straw (if you are using the free version) you could PM jdobbs and ask him to let you check out the pro version. I remember that he has been very generous in the past...


Cheers
manolitoIs there a significant chance that the pro version can handle issues such as these? Wouldn't the encoders (HC, QuEnc, etc) still get caught at the same place.

[manolito]

No way to find out unless you try... :D

I remember years ago when I was advocating the free version for its ease of use here in this forum, jdobbs stepped in and made his point that the pro version was much better at converting problematic sources, that there even were some DVDs which the free version could not handle at all. (Maybe it had something to do with support for multiple angles).


Cheers
manolito

[gonca]

@manolito
Apparently AVStoDVD also chokes on this source at approximately the same point

[manolito]

How would you know this? hbenthow gave no information about the DVD in question... :confused:


Cheers
manolito

[gonca]

http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/373075-DVD-Rebuilder-stopping-at-5-7

From this thread

[manolito]

OK, let's see what we have:

1. Only 1 particular source DVD is affected.
2. Encryption is not a problem because ripping with AnyDVD does not help.
3. Menu structure can also be ruled out because AVStoDVD also gets stuck at the same point.

This seems to indicate that the IFO structure is broken (bad DVD authoring). To verify this the original DVD should be ripped using MakeMKV so the IFO structure will be removed. If this MKV converts fine in AVStoDVD then my suspicion is correct.

Maybe the IFO structure can be repaired with PGCEdit, but this beyond my abilities...


Cheers
manolito

[NOKNOT]

You could try posting a log file in the AnyDVD forum since you ripped with AnyDVD, they might could tell if it was a bad disc. Also you could try CloneDVD. If that doesn't work at least you will know its not DVDRebuilder.

[hbenthow]

To verify this the original DVD should be ripped using MakeMKV so the IFO structure will be removed. If this MKV converts fine in AVStoDVD then my suspicion is correct.

Also you could try CloneDVD. If that doesn't work at least you will know its not DVDRebuilder.

I'll try both of those, and report back with the results.

If I can't figure out any way to figure out the problem those ways, I might try what NOKNOT recommended with the AnyDVD log file.

[hbenthow]

It appears that Manolito was right about it being an IFO system problem. The MKV files that I made with MakeMKV successfully converted to a DVD with AVStoDVD.

CloneDVD initially seemed to work, but the DVD it created didn't work right (the menu worked, but the titles wouldn't play).

I don't think I need to look any further for the problem. I just need to find a way to fix it.

[manolito]

I don't think I need to look any further for the problem. I just need to find a way to fix it.

Alright, now it's up to you how adventurous you are... :D

PGCEdit should be your weapon of choice. Rip the original DVD to your HDD using AnyDVD and load the DVD structure into PGCEdit. Obvious IFO problems will be fixed right upon loading the DVD structure (click YES to all the PGCEdit proposals).

If this is not enough you should probably continue in the PGCEdit thread (IFO - VOB Editors)


Cheers
manolito

[hbenthow]

Alright, now it's up to you how adventurous you are... :D

PGCEdit should be your weapon of choice. Rip the original DVD to your HDD using AnyDVD and load the DVD structure into PGCEdit. Obvious IFO problems will be fixed right upon loading the DVD structure (click YES to all the PGCEdit proposals).

If this is not enough you should probably continue in the PGCEdit thread (IFO - VOB Editors)


Cheers
manolitoWell, I tried using PGCedit, but the initial attempt didn't work. I guess I'll have to look and/or ask for more information eventually (I'm tired of dealing with this disc for the time being, so I'll probably take a break for a few days or even weeks). Thank you for all the advice.

[thescrapyard]

I use VOBBlanker to remove useless junk from DVDs I'm ripping such as forced adverts, trailers and copyright messages

It is also quite good at repairing DVDs whose authoring is a bit suspect, usually correcting it as it output the new copy wih all the junk I've flagged to remove


Its not being updated anymore, but still functions perfectly well on my 64-bit Windows 7 system. If you use it, turn ON the

http://download.videohelp.com/jsoto/VobBlanker/VobBlanker_2130_exe.zip


Its also easier to get the hang of than PGCEdit but not as powerful. Some things I strip are well hidden in the DVD structure resorting to blanking cells, some DVD authoring structures are terrible which is when VOBlanker can help fix these



I also use AnyDVD HD, and sometimes that struggles to rip the odd DVD failing at the same point everytime


Try changing these settings under the following :

Settings/Video DVD/Settings

Under 'feature removal settings' turn ON 'CSS Mastering Errors' and change the AI Scanner to 'Always On'. Sometimes this works, Not sure why but even SlySoft have suggested forcing the AI Scanner ON is needed to rip the odd disc when checking their forums for help


I also have DVD-ROM drive and Blu-Ray ROM drive, sometimes a problem disc refuses to rip in one drive but rips OK in the other drive, if you have access to a different drive or USB drive to try again



If you try VOBBlanker, be aware it doesn't like AnyDVD and will refuses to run unless you quit AnyDVD from the SysTray, maybe to stop AnyDVD interferring with the re-authoring

[hbenthow]

Its not being updated anymore, but still functions perfectly well on my 64-bit Windows 7 system. If you use it, turn ON the
Turn on the what?

[jdobbs]

As a last straw (if you are using the free version) you could PM jdobbs and ask him to let you check out the pro version. I remember that he has been very generous in the past...


Cheers
manolitoThe Pro Version is going to be the "free version" pretty soon. I've made a couple changes... and plan to release it without the need for a key.

[hbenthow]

The Pro Version is going to be the "free version" pretty soon. I've made a couple changes... and plan to release it without the need for a key.Do you have an estimated release date?