burning avi file to dvd+r

[keviny1]

hi ive been trying to figure out how to brun my avi files so i can play them on my dvd player. im useing the programs: avi2dvd, winavi, roxio easy cd & dvd burning, and NTI cd & dvd maker gold. ive tried makeing the avi into a video ts folder then when i burn them off it plays on my pc but not on my dvd player. its probally a very simple mistake im doing and i would appriciate the help from anyone

thanks

[ZippyP.]

Maybe your player doesn't like +R, try another player or try some -R.

[somebodeez]

Welcome to VideoHelp!

hi ive been trying to figure out how to brun my avi files so i can play them on my dvd player.

- ive tried makeing the avi into a video ts folder then when i burn them off it plays on my pc but not on my dvd player.

If your DVD player also plays DivX /XviDs, there is no need to put the AVIs into a video_ts folder.
Just burn your AVIs as a data disc and don't forget to finalize.
I usually use Nero for burning data discs.

If your DVD player does not also play Xvids/DivX files, you'll need to convert your files to DVD specs first.

[keviny1]

Sorry but im a bit new to this. what do you mean by convert the files to dvd specs first?

[somebodeez]

Sorry but im a bit new to this. what do you mean by convert the files to dvd specs first?

No need to be sorry

If your player can't play DivX/XviD files, your AVIs will need to be converted to DVD format so that your player can play them for you.

Here is a list of guides that may help:

https://www.videohelp.com/guides.php?searchtext=&tools=&madeby=&formatconversionselect=...or+List+Guides

What player do you have?

[keviny1]

the dvd player is a cyberhome ch-dvd 300

[somebodeez]

Ok according to this
https://www.videohelp.com/dvdplayers?DVDnameid=2664#comments
It doesn't look like your player supports AVI play back so converting your files will need to be done.

[keviny1]

ok thanks.

what type of files do u recomend that i convert the avi into?

[somebodeez]

For DVD, MPEG2

[keviny1]

thanks again
one more thing, the avi file is approx 700mb then when i converted it to mpeg2 (already done) it was 800mb. then i used roxio easy cd & dvd burning, to burn it but when i import the file its about 6gb, and im only using 4.7 gb discs, what do u think i should do to fix this problem?

there is a program that came with nti called dvd fit which does this but it does not support mpeg it only supports video_TS folders

[somebodeez]

I don't have experience using roxio easy cd & dvd burning (does that also convert ?) but my best guess would be that you need to lower the bitrate so it won't be too big to fit on a single layer DVDr.

You can use a bitrate calculator to help you figure out what that should be:
https://www.videohelp.com/tools?s=1#1

And then look around in the program that you used to convert your AVI to Mpeg2 and see if you can set that.

Edit:
You updated your last post -
I'm not familiar with dvd fit

[keviny1]

ok thank you very much. i will try this and see what happens and hopefully it works this time. i appreciate your help

[somebodeez]

You're welcome very much and good luck to you!

[keviny1]

ok thanks for the advice but it still not reading in my dvd player or my ps2

[dfisher052]

There's a very simple reason you are having problems getting your dvd's to read in your player. The Cyberhome 300 more than likely will not play them. That was the first dvd player I had & it played commercial discs fine, BUT would not play most of the dvd's that I made. That included both + & - discs. It definatly will not play Divx or RW discs. I solved the problem by getting a Philips 642 player & that plays everything I've ever put in it. So, no matter what you do you are not going to be able to play anything but commercial discs in your Cyberhome player.
The simplest solution to your problem is to burn your AVI's as data disks & if you want dvd format then convert them with the best converter around, ConvertXtoDVD. And then get yourself a player that will play all formats. In my case it was a Philips, but I'm sure you can find others listed to the left of this page under DVD Players & I'm sure there are others here that can chime in with players that they've had just as good results as I've had with the Philips. All players are not created equal.

[somebodeez]

ok thanks for the advice but it still not reading in my dvd player or my ps2

Your PS2 can't read it either?

Maybe something went wrong w/the converting process.
Could you tell us step by step what you did , including listing the exact programs you used to convert?

And on a side note, I agree w/ dfisher052. It's MUCH easier to have a player that will play DivX/XviDs You wouldn't have to bother with this converting stuff at all.

[keviny1]

I actually got it to work after, when i converted to avi to dvd file the first time there was a vob file missing becasue when i tried it again a little while ago there was an extra file so i tried that and it work perfect.
thanks again for your help, greatly appreciated it. im considering getting a player that play divx and xvid, it would make things a whole lot simplier. thanks again.

[somebodeez]

You're very welcome!
I'm glad you got it working 8)

[j4gg3rr]

Most of them 700MB AVI's will play on on a DivX compatable DVD player.
Be aware the DivX community is moving towards having "DVD like" menu's.
For this newer feature you will need a DivX Ultra certified DVD player.

I'm not telling you you have to get an Ultra player, just making you aware of the difference and future compatability.

Get more info at divx.com

[keviny1]

ok thanks ill check it out

[keviny1]

hey anotherr problem yet again. when i was watching the movie every now and then the movie would get glitchy for a sec then it said eror reading disc but when i skipped that part to the next chapter it worked and but again everynow and then it would get glitchy for a second. anyone know the problem?

[somebodeez]

Possible bad quality disc or not so good burn ??
Be sure to always use good quality discs and don't burn at top speed.

[keviny1]

hmm, guess ill try a different disc, thanks, hopefully it works this time, im not haveing much luck with this

[somebodeez]

Don't let it discourage you.
It might seem a lot to go through at first but once you "get it', it's really not so bad.

What brand disc did you use?

[keviny1]

ill try not to let it

Memorex is the brand

[somebodeez]

AHa! Memorex - that could be your problem.
I tend to stick with either Taiyo Yuden or Verbatim.

[keviny1]

hmm i think i might try one of those and see if that helps. thanks for your help again.