AVS2DVD audio error

[Motinha]

Hi

I am encoding an mkv file into elementary MPEG2 Streams in AVS2DVD
The process starts just fine untill it reaches the audio enconding, then the progams stops and I get an error.
Since I usually start the encoding before I go to sleep I'm unable to tell if the problem happens at the beginning or at the end of the audio encoding.
The error is : "PROCESS ABORTED DURING TITLE 1 AUDIO (TRACK 1) ENCODING OPERATIONS"

I have already tried switching Wavi+Aften for FFmpeg+Aften in the audio preferences and I got the same error. This time I can tell I got the error at the end of the audio encoding. Plus the audio encoded file is 0 kb.

I have then tried switching FFmpeg+Aften for QuEnc in the audio preferences and the audio process completed without errors.
But the encoded audio file appears to have no sound when I play it.

Plz help.
I thank You in advance...

P.S.: I have noticed there is a new version of AVS2DVD (v.233). Meanwhile, I'll download it and check if the problem persists.

Cheers

Here's one of the log files:

<30-11-2010 0:57:00>
START PROCESS
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<30-11-2010 0:57:00>
PROJECT SETTINGS

DVD Video Standard: PAL
DVD Titles number: 1
DVD Size: 4450/4450 MB (100%)
DVD Output Setup: MPEG2 Streams
DVD Label: DVD
DVD Menu: No Menu
Output Folder: C:\1\Demuxed
Delete Temp Process Files: Yes
Delete Working Files: Yes
Edit Command Parameters: No
Post Process Task: Show Progress Status window

PREFERENCES

MultiThread: 1
AVS Source Filter: DirectShowSource
AVS UpSize/DownSize Filter: Lanczos4Resize/Spline64Resize
Video Resolution: 0
Video BitRate Min: 2500
Video BitRate Level 1: 6500
Video Profile Level 2: 4500
Video BitRate Max: 8500
Keep DVD Compliant Video: 1
AC3 Audio Encoder: 1
PAL SpeedUp: 1
Force FFmpeg for Long Audio: 1
DVD Audio Format: 0
DVD Audio BitRate: 448
Keep DVD Compliant Audio: 1
Normalize Audio: 0
DVD Audio Language: SP - Spanish
DVD Subs Language: PT - Portuguese
DVD Subs Font: Arial 22pt
Chapters Interval: 5
Use Source Chapters: 1
DVD Burning Drive: D: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-T20N WW01
DVD Burning Speed: 4x
Auto Erase DVD RW: 1
Save Log file: 1
Save General Settings: 0
Unload ActiveMovie library: 0
Adjust ffdshow mixer: 1
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<30-11-2010 0:57:00>
TITLE 1 SOURCE FILES
Video: C:\######\XUPAMAPILAMODOCARALHO.mkv
Info: AVC - 3804 kbps - 1280x544 - DAR 2,353 - 23,976 fps (CFR) - Progressive - 1:55:09 hours - 165668 frames
Audio 1: C:\######\Original\XUPAMAPILAMODOCARALHO.mkv
Info: DTS - 1536 kbps - CBR - 6ch - 48000Hz - 16bit - 1:55:09 hours - Internal
Subs:
[MediaInfoLib - v0.7.35]
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<30-11-2010 0:57:00>
AVISYNTH SCRIPT
Video = DirectShowSource("C:\######\XUPAMAPILAMODOCARALHO. mkv", fps=23.976, audio=false)
Audio = DirectShowSource("C:\######\XUPAMAPILAMODOCARALHO. mkv", video=false)

Video = Video.ConvertToYV12
#Using AssumeFPS() to upsize FPS
Video = Video.AddBorders(0,74,0,74)
Video = Video.Spline64Resize(720,576)

AudioDub(Video, Audio)

AssumeFPS("pal_film", sync_audio=true).ResampleAudio(48000)
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<30-11-2010 0:57:00>
START VIDEO ENCODING OPERATIONS
Encoding Profile: HCenc VBR 2-pass
Target Video FileSize: 3236,6 MB
HCenc Parameters: -ini "C:\######\Temp\DVD_0_XUPAMAPILAMODOCARALHO.HCenc. ini"
HCenc ini file:
*INFILE C:\######\Temp\DVD_0_XUPAMAPILAMODOCARALHO_1.avs
*AVSRELOAD
*OUTFILE C:\######\Demuxed\DVD_0_XUPAMAPILAMODOCARALHO.m2v
*LOGFILE C:\######\Temp\DVD_0_XUPAMAPILAMODOCARALHO.HCenc.l og
*MAXBITRATE 7964
*BITRATE 4097
*PROFILE BEST
*ASPECT 16:9
*PROGRESSIVE
*TFF
*BIAS 40
*DC_PREC 9
*MATRIX MPEG
*AQ 1
*LUMGAIN 1
*SMP
*PRIORITY IDLE
*WAIT 2
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<30-11-2010 8:02:15>
END VIDEO ENCODING OPERATIONS
Created File: C:\######\Demuxed\DVD_0_XUPAMAPILAMODOCARALHO.m2v (3237,7 MB)
OUTPUT VIDEO INFO: MPEG-2 Video - 4125 kbps - 720x576 - DAR 1,778 - 25 fps (CFR) - Progressive (TFF) - 1:50:26 hours - 165666 frames
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<30-11-2010 8:02:16>
START AUDIO ENCODING OPERATIONS (Track 1)
FFmpeg (WAV) Parameters: -i "C:\######\Temp\DVD_0_XUPAMAPILAMODOCARALHO.av s" "C:\######\Temp\DVD_0_XUPAMAPILAMODOCARALHO_1. wav"
Aften (AC3) Parameters: -b 1536 -pad 0 -dynrng 5 -bwfilter 0 "C:\######\Temp\DVD_0_XUPAMAPILAMODOCARALHO.wa v" "C:\######\Demuxed\DVD_0_XUPAMAPILAMODOCARALHO_1.a c3"
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<30-11-2010 10:59:16>
START (BACKUP) AUDIO ENCODING OPERATIONS (Track 1)
FFmpeg Parameters: -threads 2 -i "C:\######\Original\XUPAMAPILAMODOCARALHO.mkv" -map 0:1 -y -vn -acodec ac3 -ac 6 -ar 48000 -ab 1536k "C:\######\Demuxed\DVD_0_XUPAMAPILAMODOCARALHO.1.a c3"
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<30-11-2010 11:00:27>
PROCESS ABORTED DURING TITLE 1 AUDIO (TRACK 1) ENCODING OPERATIONS.

CHECK LOG FILE <C:\######\DEMUXED\DVD_0.LOG> FOR MORE INFO.
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<30-11-2010 11:00:28>
Log file created by AVStoDVD Release 2.3.2
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And here's the log file when using QuEnc

<02-12-2010 15:23:33>
START PROCESS
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<02-12-2010 15:23:33>
PROJECT SETTINGS

DVD Video Standard: PAL
DVD Titles number: 1
DVD Size: 4450/4450 MB (100%)
DVD Output Setup: MPEG2 Streams
DVD Label: DVD
DVD Menu: No Menu
Output Folder: C:\1\Demuxed
Delete Temp Process Files: Yes
Delete Working Files: Yes
Edit Command Parameters: No
Post Process Task: Show Progress Status window

PREFERENCES

MultiThread: 1
AVS Source Filter: DirectShowSource
AVS UpSize/DownSize Filter: Lanczos4Resize/Spline64Resize
Video Resolution: 0
Video BitRate Min: 2500
Video BitRate Level 1: 6500
Video Profile Level 2: 4500
Video BitRate Max: 8500
Keep DVD Compliant Video: 1
AC3 Audio Encoder: 2
PAL SpeedUp: 1
Force FFmpeg for Long Audio: 1
DVD Audio Format: 0
DVD Audio BitRate: 448
Keep DVD Compliant Audio: 1
Normalize Audio: 0
DVD Audio Language: SP - Spanish
DVD Subs Language: PT - Portuguese
DVD Subs Font: Arial 22pt
Chapters Interval: 5
Use Source Chapters: 1
DVD Burning Drive: D: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-T20N WW01
DVD Burning Speed: 4x
Auto Erase DVD RW: 1
Save Log file: 1
Save General Settings: 0
Unload ActiveMovie library: 0
Adjust ffdshow mixer: 1
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<02-12-2010 15:23:33>
TITLE 1 SOURCE FILES
Video: C:\######\Original\XUPAMAPILAMODOCARALHO.mkv
Info: AVC - 3804 kbps - 1280x544 - DAR 2,353 - 23,976 fps (CFR) - Progressive - 1:55:09 hours - 165668 frames
Audio 1: C:\######\Original\XUPAMAPILAMODOCARALHO.mkv
Info: DTS - 1536 kbps - CBR - 6ch - 48000Hz - 16bit - 1:55:09 hours - Internal
Subs:
[MediaInfoLib - v0.7.35]
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<02-12-2010 15:23:33>
AVISYNTH SCRIPT
Video = DirectShowSource("C:\######\Original\XUPAMAPILAMOD OCARALHO.mkv", fps=23.976, audio=false)
Audio = DirectShowSource("C:\######\Original\XUPAMAPILAMOD OCARALHO.mkv", video=false)
# Workaround to fix QuEnc multichannel audio mapping bugAudio = Audio.GetChannel(1,3,2,5,6,4)

Video = Video.ConvertToYV12
#Using AssumeFPS() to upsize FPS
Video = Video.AddBorders(0,74,0,74)
Video = Video.Spline64Resize(720,576)


AudioDub(Video, Audio)

AssumeFPS("pal_film", sync_audio=true).ResampleAudio(48000)
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<02-12-2010 15:23:33>
START VIDEO ENCODING OPERATIONS
Encoding Profile: HCenc VBR 2-pass
Target Video FileSize: 3236,6 MB
HCenc Parameters: -ini "C:\######\Temp\DVD_1_XUPAMAPILAMODOCARALHO.HCenc. ini"
HCenc ini file:
*INFILE C:\######\DVD_1_XUPAMAPILAMODOCARALHO_1.avs
*AVSRELOAD
*OUTFILE C:\######\Demuxed\DVD_1_XUPAMAPILAMODOCARALHO.m2v
*LOGFILE C:\######\Temp\DVD_1_XUPAMAPILAMODOCARALHO.HCenc.l og
*MAXBITRATE 7964
*BITRATE 4097
*PROFILE BEST
*ASPECT 16:9
*PROGRESSIVE
*TFF
*BIAS 40
*DC_PREC 9
*MATRIX MPEG
*AQ 1
*LUMGAIN 1
*SMP
*PRIORITY IDLE
*WAIT 2
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<02-12-2010 20:25:41>
END VIDEO ENCODING OPERATIONS
Created File: C:\######\Demuxed\DVD_1_XUPAMAPILAMODOCARALHO.m2v (3237,7 MB)
OUTPUT VIDEO INFO: MPEG-2 Video - 4125 kbps - 720x576 - DAR 1,778 - 25 fps (CFR) - Progressive (TFF) - 1:50:26 hours - 165666 frames
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<02-12-2010 20:25:42>
START AUDIO ENCODING OPERATIONS (Track 1)
QuEnc (AC3) Parameters: -i "C:\######\Temp\DVD_1_XUPAMAPILAMODOCARALHO.av s" -o "C:\######\Demuxed\DVD_1_XUPAMAPILAMODOCARALHO_1.a c3" -priority 5 -1 -nohq -novbr -mpeg2mux novideo -audiocodec ac3 -audiobitrate 1536 -auto -close
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<02-12-2010 20:52:28>
END AUDIO ENCODING OPERATIONS (Track 1)
Created File: C:\######\Demuxed\DVD_1_XUPAMAPILAMODOCARALHO_1.ac 3 (50,6 MB)
OUTPUT AUDIO INFO: AC3 - 64 kbps - CBR - 6ch - 48000Hz - 16bit - 1:50:26 hours
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<02-12-2010 20:52:28>
Log file created by AVStoDVD Release 2.3.2
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[guns1inger]

AVStoDVD has had sporadic issues when the source has HD DTS audio. I suspect this is your problem now. I believe the latest version has some changes to try to address these issues, so that is certainly the first thing you should try.

[_MrC_]

@Motinha

there's something I cannot figure out from the log file:

1. From the Preferences log, 'Keep DVD Compliant Audio' is on, but your DTS track has been encoded and not retained, even it is potentially DVD-compliant. Did you toggle off 'Keep DVD Compliant Audio' from the 'Edit Title'/'Audio' section?
2. AC3 audio has been encoded at 1536 kbps, which is impossible to select in 'Edit Title'/'Audio' if AC3 is choosen as audio output. How did you get it?
3. Have you tried to run the project just leaving default AVStoDVD settings (better if you use release 2.3.3)



Bye

[Motinha]

Hi _MrC_ and guns1inger

TY for Your fast replies

1. "Keep DVD Compliant audio" is toggled on. Basically all the Audio options are set as default apart of the bitrate and the AC3 audio encoder, as I randomlly tested all 3 encoders.
2. I have no clue on how it has been encoded at 1536 kbps. As a matter of fact, I haven't realised that untill now that you mentioned it.
I have selected 448 kbps AC3 in "Preferences/Audio".
3. I did already download the newest AVS2DVD version but still haven't had the opportunity to try it. Will be posting the result as soon as possible after using the default settings.

Cheers

[Gavino]

1. From the Preferences log, 'Keep DVD Compliant Audio' is on, but your DTS track has been encoded and not retained, even it is potentially DVD-compliant. ...
2. AC3 audio has been encoded at 1536 kbps, which is impossible to select in 'Edit Title'/'Audio' if AC3 is choosen as audio output.

It looks to me like it has retained the bitrate of the source (1536), but changed the codec to AC3.

[_MrC_]

It looks to me like it has retained the bitrate of the source (1536), but changed the codec to AC3.

What is really weird is that:

1. AVStoDVD by default retains DTS tracks with 16 or 20 bit resolution (max 6 ch, bitrate 768 or 1536, sampling 48000 Hz)
2. If the user wants to re-encode must go to 'Edit Title'/'Audio', toggle off 'Auto Audio Setup', toggle off 'Keep DVD compliant audio'
3. At this point, if the user select AC3 instead of DTS (AVStoDVD is not capable to do DTS encoding), then bitrate automatically goes down to 448 kbps (which is max allowed by DVD specs for AC3).



Bye

[Motinha]

1. From the Preferences log, 'Keep DVD Compliant Audio' is on, but your DTS track has been encoded and not retained, even it is potentially DVD-compliant. ...
2. AC3 audio has been encoded at 1536 kbps, which is impossible to select in 'Edit Title'/'Audio' if AC3 is choosen as audio output.

It looks to me like it has retained the bitrate of the source (1536), but changed the codec to AC3.

Yup. I have noticed in ffdshow that the source is 1536.

[Motinha]

Hi

Sry for my late reply. I've been very busy latelly.
I tried the latest version with the standart audio settings (only switched the bitrate to 448) and the problem persists
I'll try once again encoding the project in NTSC.

Cheers

Here's the log file:

<24-12-2010 9:12:30>
START PROCESS
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<24-12-2010 9:12:30>
PROJECT SETTINGS

DVD Video Standard: PAL
DVD Titles number: 1
DVD Size: 4450/4450 MB (100%)
DVD Output Setup: MPEG2 Streams
DVD Label: DVD
DVD Menu: No Menu
Output Folder: C:\1\Demuxed
Delete Temp Process Files: Yes
Delete Working Files: Yes
Edit Command Parameters: No
Post Process Task: Show Progress Status window

PREFERENCES

MultiThread: 1
AVS Source Filter: DirectShowSource
AVS UpSize/DownSize Filter: Lanczos4Resize/Spline64Resize
Video Resolution: 0
Video BitRate Min: 2500
Video BitRate Level 1: 6500
Video Profile Level 2: 4500
Video BitRate Max: 8500
Keep DVD Compliant Video: 1
AC3 Audio Encoder: 0
PAL SpeedUp: 1
Force FFmpeg for Long Audio: 1
DVD Audio Format: 0
DVD Audio BitRate: 448
Keep DVD Compliant Audio: 1
Normalize Audio: 0
DVD Audio Language: ES - Spanish
DVD Subs Language: PT - Portuguese
DVD Subs Font: Arial 22pt
Chapters Interval: 5
Use Source Chapters: 1
DVD Burning Drive: D: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-T20N WW01
DVD Burning Speed: 4x
Auto Erase DVD RW: 1
Save Log file: 1
Save General Settings: 0
Unload ActiveMovie library: 0
Adjust ffdshow mixer: 1
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<24-12-2010 9:12:30>
TITLE 1 SOURCE FILES
Video: C:\######\XUPAMAPILAMODOCARALHO.mkv
Info: AVC - 3804 kbps - 1280x544 - DAR 2,353 - 23,976 fps (CFR) - Progressive - 1:55:09 hours - 165668 frames
Audio 1: C:\######\XUPAMAPILAMODOCARALHO.mkv
Info: DTS - 1536 kbps - CBR - 6ch - 48000Hz - 16bit - 1:55:09 hours - Internal
Subs:
[MediaInfoLib - v0.7.36]
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<24-12-2010 9:12:30>
AVISYNTH SCRIPT
Video = DirectShowSource("C:\######\XUPAMAPILAMODOCARALHO. mkv", fps=23.976, audio=false)
Audio = DirectShowSource("C:\######\XUPAMAPILAMODOCARALHO. mkv", video=false)

Video = Video.ConvertToYV12
#Using AssumeFPS() to upsize FPS
Video = Video.AddBorders(0,88,0,88)
Video = Video.Spline64Resize(720,576)

AudioDub(Video, Audio)

AssumeFPS("pal_film", sync_audio=true).ResampleAudio(48000)
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<24-12-2010 9:12:30>
START VIDEO ENCODING OPERATIONS
Encoding Profile: HCenc VBR 2-pass
Target Video FileSize: 3236,6 MB
HCenc Parameters: -ini "C:\######\Temp\DVD_4_XUPAMAPILAMODOCARALHO.HCenc. ini"
HCenc ini file:
*INFILE C:\######\Temp\DVD_4_XUPAMAPILAMODOCARALHO_1.avs
*AVSRELOAD
*OUTFILE C:\######\DVD_4_XUPAMAPILAMODOCARALHO.m2v
*LOGFILE C:\######\Temp\DVD_4_XUPAMAPILAMODOCARALHO.HCenc.l og
*MAXBITRATE 7964
*BITRATE 4097
*PROFILE BEST
*ASPECT 16:9
*PROGRESSIVE
*TFF
*BIAS 40
*DC_PREC 9
*MATRIX MPEG
*AQ 1
*LUMGAIN 1
*SMP
*PRIORITY IDLE
*WAIT 2
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<24-12-2010 16:23:26>
END VIDEO ENCODING OPERATIONS
Created File: C:\######\DVD_4_XUPAMAPILAMODOCARALHO.m2v (3237,7 MB)
OUTPUT VIDEO INFO: MPEG-2 Video - 4125 kbps - 720x576 - DAR 1,778 - 25 fps (CFR) - Progressive (TFF) - 1:50:26 hours - 165668 frames
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<24-12-2010 16:23:27>
START AUDIO ENCODING OPERATIONS (Track 1)
Wavi+Aften Parameters: "C:\######\Temp\DVD_4_XUPAMAPILAMODOCARALHO_1. avs" - | "C:\Programas\AVStoDVD\Aften\aften.exe" -b 1536 -pad 0 -dynrng 5 -bwfilter 0 - "C:\######\DVD_4_XUPAMAPILAMODOCARALHO_1.ac3"
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<24-12-2010 16:23:55>
START (BACKUP) AUDIO ENCODING OPERATIONS (Track 1)
FFmpeg Parameters: -threads 2 -i "C:\######\XUPAMAPILAMODOCARALHO.mkv" -y -vn -acodec ac3 -ac 6 -ar 48000 -ab 1536k "C:\######\DVD_4_XUPAMAPILAMODOCARALHO_1.ac3"
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<24-12-2010 16:30:32>
PROCESS ABORTED DURING TITLE 1 AUDIO (TRACK 1) ENCODING OPERATIONS.

CHECK LOG FILE <C:\######\DVD_4.LOG> FOR MORE INFO.
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<24-12-2010 16:30:32>
Log file created by AVStoDVD Release 2.3.3
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[Motinha]

btw If it I get the same error again, I believe I'll try encodind with ConvertXtodvd and extract the audio from the encoded file with DVD Decrypter.
Maybe this sounds silly but I really like the quality I get with AVS2DVD, so I'll use it's encoded video file (since it completes video encoding and the file works just fine) and join it with the ConvertXtodvd encoded audio file

Cheers

[_MrC_]

Motinha,

just a request, a Christmas gift if you prefer

Could you please post (or PM or send by email) the screenshot of the 'Edit Title'/'Audio' window?



Bye

[Motinha]

Motinha,

just a request, a Christmas gift if you prefer

Could you please post (or PM or send by email) the screenshot of the 'Edit Title'/'Audio' window?



Bye

No problem

I'm using AVS2DVD now so I'll post it later

Merry Christmas

[Motinha]

Here's the audio screen:



Cheers

[_MrC_]

I meant 'Edit Title'/'Video' (right click on the title) not 'Preferences'/'Video'....



Bye

[Motinha]

Hi

When I try to access edit/title I get an error window and it appers I cannot change neither video or audio settings.
I have managed to create my DVDR with the process I have mentioned in my previous reply.
Anyway and once again, thank you _MrC_ for the great app, for the good work and fast feedbacks on my posts

Here are the screens so you can figure out the problem

Cheers