Pioneer DVR-220-S: Audio type question

[ChachiFace]

what type audio does the Pioneer DVR-220-S record in if not in "fine" mode (LPCM)? Is it dolby 256 AC3? I don't have one of these yet so was wondering, I couldn't find a spec sheet that showed the audio type when recording in SP mode and higher.

[sync]

I haven't checked the audio in various modes. I most often use MN19 which is 2:20 hours. The audio for that is 256K AC3.

[vhelp]

I got it. That's why my AD-1500 is choking in some scenes.

As you (or some) may already know, that the AD-1500 does not see discs that
are made in VR format from the 220's. But, when formated as Video Mode,
they will play (if the trick** is used) But I found out, through watching,
that the video skips or jumps or studders during certain scenes. It had
jarred a distant memory of this same issue, and it was due to the audio.
.
My belief is that the audio (if its true, that it's outputing AC3 format)
then, it would seem that the AD-1500 chockes on the AC3 formated audio
that the Pioneer DVR-220S puts out
That means, that it could probably play normal, if the audio is changed
to something else ? perhaps. I use 192k and MPA audio when I encode in
TMPG. I think it's MPA audio. that's the only one that TMPG uses, built-in ??
.
That may also account for the reason why the disc, when loaded in the
normal way, will return a 'disc error' message.

** The Trick ...

To paly a 'Video Mode' disc from the 220S, inside the AD-1500 player, you
have to pop in the disc, then press the PLAY btn. Sometimes twice, and
wait for the movie to start playing.

-vhelp 3185

[sync]

vhelp, Have you tried a disc in another standalone player? I think the Pioneer discs are authored in a way that they do not automatically play when loaded. Can this be what you are experiencing?

[vhelp]

yes.

That is why I go the Trick route. Well, these are testing times for me
and the 220S and my AD-1500 player. These are just my beginning days,
and I'm still in the "learning curve" phase

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[vhelp]

..but, I still think it's the audio, and how it's authored together, inside the
220S's process.
.
I think that if one was to take it out (the VOB) demux the audio/video out, and
then re-author it (ie, using ifoEdit) then the final produce *should* play right.

The above is my theory. But, I'm all too lazy to go that last and final route
above, and then burn it. I'm just too lazy at the moment becuase i have a full
plate infront of me

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[Frobozz]

it's unlikely that the AC-3 audio is your problem because that's the common format of commercial DVDs. My guess is the AD-1500 either objects to the brand of media you are using or just doesn't like DVD-R or -RW.

[vhelp]

oops, wrong thread. response deleted by vhelp

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