Problem with converting 640x360 Res AVI to MPEG widescreen DVD

[zephi]

I've downloaded an anime series which I want to burn to be played on a DVD player in widescreen.
The series is in AVI format and the resolution is at 640x360 (already 16:9). I've been using the program [Boilsoft AVI to VCD/SVCD/DVD Converter] to convert the AVI into MPEG. I burnt the converted videos with Nero 6.
When I watched the videos on the DVD player with a 4:3 TV, it is not letter-boxed so the sides are cut off. I've tested it on multiple DVD players, but they all give the same result.
Converting the videos takes so long... so I need some help instead of wasting my time and DVDs testing.

I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong, if anyone can help or recommend a better program to convert videos which may solve my problem and give me step-by-step instructions on how to convert with that program I would be very grateful.

Thanks

[Baldrick]

convertxtodvd

[guns1inger]

ConvertXtoDVD is the simplest solution by far. The only caveat is if the anime is fan-subbed. If so, there is a good chance the subs do not observe safe zones, and will get cut off at the edges. if this happens then you will have to look at a combination of FitCD, avisynth and a standalone encoder. Do a search in these forums for Overscan and FitCD for more details.

[vmesquita287]

@zephi
You can also use my tool DIKO (which is Freeware). Just remember to change the configuration to get widescreen output.