what are default settings???

[jedi]

hey guys i got the tcf rip of blade2 and super troopers, and i was wondering what are the default settings for SVCD? i have to encode it again cause the sound is out of sync, and i want to use the settings that the original file is, because i dont want to lose any quality. thanks.

[Dave B]

Default settings for SVCD are: (taken from this site)

Video:
max 2524 kbit/sec MPEG-2 (if the audio is in 224 kbit/s), audio + video bitrate max bitrate is 2748 kbit/s.
480 x 480 pixels (NTSC)
480 x 576 pixels (PAL)
29.97 frames/second (NTSC)
23.976 frames/second (NTSC Film)
25.00 frames/second (PAL)
with up to 4 Subtitles

Audio:
from 32 - 384 kbit/sec MPEG-1 Layer2
with up to 2 Audio Tracks

Extra :
Menus and chapters.
Still pictures 704x480,352x240

You shouldn't have to reencode the video to correct audio errors. It is unnecessary and will decrease the video quality. Try to follow the guide below and come back with questions.
http://www.doom9.org/virtualdub_procedures.htm#mansynch

[jedi]

well if i DID re encode it, what would i choose? cbr, vbr, or cq?

thanks for the info dave b, but im kinda young and really dont wanna mess around too much. if i lose just a little bit of quality with a re encode its ok.

[Dave B]

If you are working towards a fixed filesize such as filling 2 or 3 CDs then you should use multipass VBR to minimise any quality loss.

Use the bitrate calculator below to work out your ave. and max. bitrates.
http://www.vcdhelp.com/calc.htm