dvd recorder to pc

[mapleleefs]

I am having problems transferring my recorded video to my PC for editing. My recorder creates a video_ts folder as well as a video_rm folder. I put it in my dvd drive in my system then In "my computer" it shows 2.7GB in properties. however if I "open it' and click on the properties for the contents and it only shows .99GB this has been my main stumbling block. I can only watch 28 min worth through my PC or likewise import only that much to an editing prog. I have tried using dvd decrypyer as suggested in this forum but did not work it created a full image but still would only play part of the whole movie 28 min or .99gb
the recorder is an aspire digital and recordes to dvd+r
if any one could help it would be great
I also tried tmpg express and author with no results
another one that I thought would work was IMTOO dvd ripper but it only allows 5 min in it's trial and that is not enough to justify paying for it if it will not work thnx

[Sartori]

Mine is a Philips 75 DVD Recorder , I author through Tmpgenc DVD Author which works great and allows me to cut out adverts or whatever , if I wish to copy it to disk so I can record back onto it , I use DVD Decrypter and that works fine (it also dumps all VOBS , even edited out bits onto my HD) , there is Smartripper which I used once to dump the VOBs across .
I seem to recall problems with older versions of TMPGenc DVD Author (with AC3 edited sound at least) , do u have the latest version of it and of DVD Decrypter ? Will your PCs DVD Drive allow you to copy other full DVDs across to your HD ? Are you using the same disc for all of your trials or experimenting on just one (possible error on disc) ? Have you tried to see if a friends PC will copy them across ?
For a free program to check your VOBs - VirtualDub Mpg2 , I use it for various things , checking VOBs being one of them .

[van_d_man]

Try this:

http://www.cdroller.com/

[Sartori]

......or alternatively mapleleefs could not bother replying , well done mate , I took valuable time out to post an answer/post possible road blocks that are stopping it working and you cant even be bothered to post anything back , you make it all worthwhile .

[mapleleefs]

i uninstalled dvd decrypter then installed the newer one worked okay
but not from a RW I just got your post today thnx

[mapleleefs]

i believe the prob is that it is recorded in UDF format and either my drive or XP does not like it

[unclebud]

I have seen DVDdecrypter work on some +RW disks and not on others. I don't see what the problem is. They all have the same format, VIDEO_TS and VIDEO_RM folders. Weird!
UB

[Sartori]

I was searching for info on my new DVD Writer when I saw a discussion about this topic of certain dvd recorders format not copying to hd , but as I thought the topic had fallen flat on its arse I didnt bother to bookmark it , it mentioned in it some software that would work - the answer is out there somewhere though .

[hech54]

DVDDecrypter works fine on my Philips DVDR985 recorder. I find that I sometimes have to "protect" a +RW disc to get it to react correctly on my computer. For editing purposes (and ripping to the HD) I normally set "File Splitting NONE" in DVDDecrypter.
I also demux the audio and video if I plan on using TDA ....that seems to cure the problems I've come across.

[mapleleefs]

what do you mean by "protect"?

I believe there are different versions of udf that is why some work and some do not
if I use a dvdr seems to work but not rw, kind of a kick in the pants cause it costs me a disk to get it to hard drive

[van_d_man]

Use WIN2000, not XP - it will work 100%

[hech54]

I've got XP (Pro) and have yet to find a disc from a DVD Recorder that I can't rip.

[hech54]

what do you mean by "protect"?

I believe there are different versions of udf that is why some work and some do not
if I use a dvdr seems to work but not rw, kind of a kick in the pants cause it costs me a disk to get it to hard drive

I think you are reading too much into the "udf" thing myself. What make and model DVD Recorder are you using?

[lordsmurf]

http://www.digitalfaq.com/edit/recorderedit/recorderedit.htm

[mapleleefs]

using a aspiredigital 8091
and either a sony or or hp disk drive both have probs

[Sartori]

Will your PCs DVD Drive allow you to copy other full DVDs across to your HD ?Have you tried to see if a friends PC will copy them across ?

To quote myself above , tried those yet ? your dvd drive might be stuffed , these steps are basic fault finding (especially the first) without feedback you`re making it hard work .

[mapleleefs]

don't have that acess just 2 dvd drives of my own
like I said will work with dvd+r just not +rw

[hech54]

There is a firmware update for your recorder:
http://www.aspiredigital.com/newwebsite/product_site/dvd/ad_8091dvd_update.htm

It does not mention that this firmware will fix a problem related to what you seem to be having but it might be worth a try.
Also you may want to scour your manual and menu options on your recorder for a compatibility option similar to the "protect" option built into my recorder.
The wording will probably be different though.

[mapleleefs]

thnx will give it a try
I phoned their tech support but not much help his answer was "nope it can't be done have a nice day"
will keep plugging away

[mapleleefs]

This from their tech support with no solution

> 1. Discs that have finished being recorded on the AD-8091 WON'T playback
> on PC.
> As to the customer's issue, our engineers confirmed that such phenomenon
> exists owing to the unique code system adopted in DVD recorder; the
> software in PC is not totally compatible with this system. that's to say,
> if a title is larger than 1GB, PC can't recognize the rest part. If the
> customer wants to play the recording disc in PC, one way to avoid the
> above issue happening is to separate the recording content into several
> titles and keep each title smaller than 1GB.
>
> 2. Discs that have finished being recorded on the AD-8091 WON'T playback
> on other DVD player.
> Because we have never met such problem before, it will take a little time
> to confirm it; according to the analysis of our engineer, the reason of
> the problem may be because the DVD player's software doesn't support the
> DVD plus format or their bad compatibility. If any improvement on this
> issue I will send you as soon as possible.