Convert X to DVD - preview blank (log included)

[seedybrick]

hello all -
finally found a program that can do a decent transfer of a tivo file for me and darnit i can't edit it at all!

tried updating my DirectX
didn't do the trick
can't see anything in the preview window for the video or my menus

here's my log - any help is greatly appreciated!!



11/11/2007 2:41:39 PM info ********** Report session closed ***********
11/11/2007 2:29:23 PM info Project "C:\Documents and Settings\Ken\Desktop\TIVODVD\LATESTVSO\savezappa2. XtoDVD" saved.
11/11/2007 2:11:24 PM info --------------Encoding end--------------
11/11/2007 4:17:00 AM info Total size in built folder 3554 Mb., Target size Custom 4300 Mb., Occupation 82.66%
11/11/2007 4:17:00 AM info Conversion completed in 04:11:27
11/11/2007 4:16:19 AM warning Init preview error: [Access violation at address 0062FE8B in module 'ConvertXtoDvd.exe'. Read of address 00000000]
11/11/2007 4:16:18 AM info ------------Converting Menu--------------
11/11/2007 4:16:18 AM info Generated duration 3555.48 sec., expected 3555.16 sec.
11/11/2007 4:16:18 AM warning 67 frames duplicated
11/11/2007 12:06:30 AM warning Source has pulldown. Converted video may stutter
11/11/2007 12:05:32 AM info Stream #1 Sync. delay : 0.00 ms
11/11/2007 12:05:32 AM info Stream #0 Sync. delay : 5.63 ms
11/11/2007 12:05:32 AM info Output Stream#1 - Audio: ac3, 48000 Hz, stereo, 192 kb/s, no automatic gain control
11/11/2007 12:05:32 AM info Output Stream#0 - Video: mpeg2video, yuv420p, 720x480, q=1-31, 8808 kb/s
11/11/2007 12:05:32 AM info Video Stream #0 framerate : 29.97 Fps (source 29.97 Fps), no pulldown
11/11/2007 12:05:32 AM info No pulldown: Frame duplication/removal will be used.
11/11/2007 12:05:32 AM info Video source original frame rate: 29.97
11/11/2007 12:05:32 AM info NTSC 29.97 FPS output format set by user
11/11/2007 12:05:32 AM info Fullscreen (4:3) set automatically
11/11/2007 12:05:32 AM info Video bitrate 0/8808/8808 Kbps (min/avg/max)
11/11/2007 12:05:32 AM info Converting "C:\Documents and Settings\Ken\Desktop\TIVOBURN\Miami Vice - ''Payback'' (Recorded Mar 25, 2006, TVLAND).mpg"
11/11/2007 12:05:32 AM info ----------------Title #1----------------
11/11/2007 12:05:32 AM info Video bitrate has been set to maximum possible value for DVD specifications. Target size may not be reached.
11/11/2007 12:05:32 AM info Project size 4.2 Gb. (82.8 Mb. audio - 4.1 Gb. video)
11/11/2007 12:05:32 AM info Stream #1 - Audio: mp2, 48000 Hz, stereo, 192 kb/s
11/11/2007 12:05:32 AM info Stream #0 - Video: mpeg2video, yuv420p, 480x480, 5800 kb/s
11/11/2007 12:05:32 AM info 2 Stream(s) found - est. duration 00:59:15.162
11/11/2007 12:05:32 AM info Opening file "C:\Documents and Settings\Ken\Desktop\TIVOBURN\Miami Vice - ''Payback'' (Recorded Mar 25, 2006, TVLAND).mpg"
11/11/2007 12:05:32 AM info [X] Don't fix audio gaps
11/11/2007 12:05:32 AM info [ ] Engine Log
11/11/2007 12:05:32 AM info Encoder quality: 100%
11/11/2007 12:05:32 AM info --------------Encoding begin--------------
11/11/2007 12:05:32 AM info --------------Menu settings end--------------
11/11/2007 12:05:32 AM info [ ] Sequential playback
11/11/2007 12:05:32 AM info [ ] Loop playback
11/11/2007 12:05:32 AM info [ ] Auto start playback
11/11/2007 12:05:32 AM info [X] Menu
11/11/2007 12:05:32 AM info --------------Menu settings begin--------------
11/11/2007 12:05:32 AM info --------------Default burn settings end--------------
11/11/2007 12:05:32 AM info Default speed selected: 1x
11/11/2007 12:05:32 AM info Compatible media types : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD-RW RO, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW
11/11/2007 12:05:32 AM info New Drive selected : 1:0:0 - PLEXTOR DVDR PX-708A 1.03 [D] (Ide)
11/11/2007 12:05:32 AM info [ ] Delete files after burn complete
11/11/2007 12:05:32 AM info [X] Don't eject after burn complete
11/11/2007 12:05:32 AM info [ ] Prefer SAO for DVD-R
11/11/2007 12:05:32 AM info [ ] Include originals
11/11/2007 12:05:32 AM info [ ] Burn result to DVD
11/11/2007 12:05:32 AM info --------------Default burn settings begin--------------
11/11/2007 12:04:24 AM info New media inserted. Burning layer is ready to write
11/11/2007 12:04:21 AM info User default language : 1033 (0x0409h) - English (United States)
11/11/2007 12:04:21 AM info System default language : 1033 (0x0409h) - English (United States)
11/11/2007 12:04:21 AM info Version 2.1.18.242
11/11/2007 12:04:21 AM info ExeName : "C:\Program Files\VSO\ConvertXtoDVD\ConvertXtoDvd.exe"
11/11/2007 12:04:21 AM info OS : Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4 (Build 2195)
11/11/2007 12:04:21 AM info ******************** Report session started ********************

[poisondeathray]

You are using an older version, try updating to the most recent.

Do you have the preview enabled? Window => Video Preview checked?

[guns1inger]

Uninstall completely. Run CCleaner to clean up. Install the latest version of ConvertXtoDVD.

There is also a history of k-lite and other codec packs causing problems with ConvertXtoDVD.

[seedybrick]

haha...defly have the preview window checked off - good thought though!

gunslinger.....guess i'll have to give that a whirl..

and what exactly is CCleaner?

[guns1inger]

It's a registry/temporary file etc clean up tool. Does a pretty good job. Run several passes to get everything though.

[seedybrick]

whelp
updated to version 2.2.3.258 and updated my directX as well and still no luck

also got rid of any codecs i could find though i'm quite a pc dunce

also cc cleaner

any advice?

[poisondeathray]

finally found a program that can do a decent transfer of a tivo file for me and darnit i can't edit it at all!

1) convertxtodvd doesn't edit files, it encodes and authors a dvd - what are you trying to do??
2) tivo files have an encryption key, apparently videoredo is the only program that can manipulate them
3) convertxtodvd doesn't support tivo files, but from your log, somehow you got an .mpg file - how did you get this? perhaps drop it on gspot or mediainfo to find more info on the file

("C:\Documents and Settings\Ken\Desktop\TIVOBURN\Miami Vice - ''Payback'' (Recorded Mar 25, 2006, TVLAND).mpg")

4) maybe try renaming your file without spaces or quotations "miamivice_payback.mpg"

[seedybrick]

k just to clarify

by "edit" i mean just edit the presentation in terms of chapter markers and menu design - not the best word to describe i suppose
since my preview window is blank that makes both of those a real guessing game


also the .mpg that you see is what i was left with after "ripping it free" from the original tivo file with the DirectShowDump utility

[seedybrick]

anyone?

bueller?