AVStoDVD

[Kolina]

Hi Guys,

I'm having a problem with AVStoDVD.
I've been using AVStoDVD a while, turns out, before i use windows xp and an old computer, now i use windows 8 and a new machine. It happens that i'm trying to convert an mkv to dvd movie and systematically gives me the following error: "MPEG2 Encoder stop working". I thought that was Windows 8 x64 incompatibilty, but i install windows 8 x86 and continues the same. I don't know why this happens, when i work with windows xp i don't have any problems. Can anyone help me?

<08/07/2014 22:20:36>
START VIDEO ENCODING OPERATIONS
Encoding Profile: HCenc VBR 1-pass
Target Video FileSize: 3945,9 MB
Encoding Parameters: -ini "C:\Users\NELSON~1\AppData\Local\Temp\DVD_1_47.Ron in.2013.1080p.BluRay.x264-SPARKS (1).HCenc.ini"
HCenc ini file:
*INFILE C:\Users\NELSON~1\AppData\Local\Temp\DVD_1_47.Roni n.2013.1080p.BluRay.x264-SPARKS (1)_1.avs
*AVSRELOAD
*OUTFILE C:\Users\Nelson Silva\Videos\DVD_1_47.Ronin.2013.1080p.BluRay.x264-SPARKS (1).m2v
*LOGFILE C:\Users\NELSON~1\AppData\Local\Temp\DVD_1_47.Roni n.2013.1080p.BluRay.x264-SPARKS (1).HCenc.log
*MAXBITRATE 9000
*1PASS
*BITRATE 4647
*PROFILE BEST
*ASPECT 16:9
*PROGRESSIVE
*TFF
*PULLDOWN
*BIAS 50
*DC_PREC 9
*MATRIX MPEG
*AQ 1
*LUMGAIN 1
*SMP
*PRIORITY NORMAL
*DBPATH C:\Users\NELSON~1\AppData\Local\Temp
*WAIT 2
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<08/07/2014 22:30:58>
END VIDEO ENCODING OPERATIONS
Video Source Filter: A2DSource (DirectShowSource)
Created File: C:\Users\Nelson Silva\Videos\DVD_1_47.Ronin.2013.1080p.BluRay.x264-SPARKS (1).m2v (318,2 MB)
OUTPUT VIDEO INFO: MPEG-2 Video - 5863 kbps - 720x480 - DAR 1,778 - 23,976 fps (CFR) - Progressive (2:3 Pulldown) - 7:35 minutes - 13643 frames
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<08/07/2014 22:31:00>
Log file created by AVStoDVD Release 2.7.4
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[davexnet]

A possible incompatibility with HCenc and Windows 8.1? There was a suspicion of this before,
with out any resolution, although the author of the program is aware of it.

See this response from the author:
https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/277852-AVStoDVD-Support-Thread?p=2301820&viewfull=1#post2301820

[Kolina]

I had the same error in Windows 8 x64 and now in windows 8.1 x86. Should I try Windows 7?

[imhh1]

Rebuilding the mkv with mkvmerge (last version) should fix that.
I'm on 8.1 64 bits and AVStoDVD works perfectly.

[Kerry56]

I use AVStoDVD in Windows 8.1 64bit also, and have no issues with HCenc. I always use a two pass encode instead of the one pass you are using, but doubt that is your problem.

By the way, you should rename any files downloaded from torrents before posting here. Warez copies are not tolerated well.

[Kolina]

Rebuilding the mkv with mkvmerge (last version) should fix that.
I'm on 8.1 64 bits and AVStoDVD works perfectly.

I already did that before, and keeps happening.

I use AVStoDVD in Windows 8.1 64bit also, and have no issues with HCenc. I always use a two pass encode instead of the one pass you are using, but doubt that is your problem.

Can you tell where i change to"two pass encode"? Worth trying.

Thx for the replies.

[Kerry56]

Can you tell where i change to"two pass encode"? Worth trying.

One way to do it is to go to Tools-->Quick Startup Tutorial-->Select Video Encoder-->HCenc VBR 2-pass. Click OK.

To insure that you have it set this way, import the video, then click on the little gear icon just below the green + symbol on the right. This brings up a window for editing your settings. Look in the video tab and make sure it is set to HCenc VBR 2-pass. You might have to take the check mark out of the auto video setup box to change this setting. Click OK.