Ok, I followed this guide step by step for my encoding:
https://www.videohelp.com/tmpgencdvd.htm
I converted the audio to 48000mhz wav files using virtual dub, and used avi files for the vid input, and the wav files for the audio input. The mpeg2 files play fine in windows media player.

I authored using tmpgenc author, and I followed this guide, step by step:
https://www.videohelp.com/forum/userguides/172123.php

I burned it to dvd with tmpgenc author and tried it in my standalone dvd player, and it froze immediately. I also tried opening up the files by opening the video_ts.ifo file in windows media player, and the same thing happened. Do you guys have any pointers, or any methods of troubleshooting? Any help is greatly appreciated.