DVD Shrink - no Video_ts file produced ?

[ridethestorm2003]

I've succesfully converted a DVD from a DVD-9 to DVD-5 format using DVD shrink and Smartripper. The only thing is that it does not produce and Video_ts files used for navigativing the DVD. I have copied the original Video_ts (non-shrunk) file to DVD-Rdisk but I get data error reports when I play it in my DVD player. It is not a problem as I can turn navigation off on my DVD player, however I would like to be able to navigate when I watch my movie so I can skip to specific scenes.

You got any tips, suggestions for me ?

Thanks Ridethestorm2003

[Bob W]

You have to create a VIDEO_TS folder yourself then point DVDshrink to that folder. Also you don't need to use SmartRipper with DVDshrink.

[ridethestorm2003]

Thanks for your reply bob,
I know, but the problem is that I have tried to use the "Open Disk" function on DVD shrink with a DVD disk, but the program stalls ! I have tried downloading it from many different sites, but crashed every time. The only way I can do it is by using Smartripper, allowing DVD Shrink to read the VTS_01_0 file. However it will not read the Video_ts file ?!?

So how do I create a Video_ts file myself ? All I want is a backup of the original Video_ts file. Is that not possible ?

Let me know, Thanks Bob

[Bob W]

SmartRipper doesn't read the Video_Ts file? Now that is a weird one. Maybe try using another ripper program but it sounds like you must have some kind of windows system problem.

[ridethestorm2003]

Hey Bob,

Thanks again for your reply. Bit of a misunderstanding, smartripper rips all the DVD files off the DVD inlcuding the video_ts file. However when I shrink the DVD-9 to DVD-5 format using DVD Shrink to fit on a single DVD-R it does not produce a Video_TS file. So when I burn a DVD-R I use the Video_TS file from smartripper (from the original DVD- not processed by DVD shrink). This is what causes the problem with my DVD player as it is not able to read it correctly.

So how do I create a Video_TS file ? All I want is a copy from the orginal DVD-9 that will work.

Thanks, Ridethestorm

[Bob W]

Very strange. I guess you could try using IFOedit to "create new IFO's" then after that have it "get VTS sectors".

I would also confirm that my hard drive and all other drives are indeed in DMA mode plus maybe run ForceASPI to make sure that's not a problem.

[ridethestorm2003]

Thanks BOB, I will give it a shot ! I got a new SATA drive ? I don't think that should be a problem, also I installed ASPI drivers.

One DVD copy was okay, and navigated okay, the other had problems.

[Bob W]

I was considering getting a serial ATA hard drive. Are they really that much faster than a standard drive? Last time I checked only Seagate was offering them for sell and the price was a bit on the high side.

[Bob W]

Thanks BOB, I will give it a shot ! I got a new SATA drive ? I don't think that should be a problem, also I installed ASPI drivers.

One DVD copy was okay, and navigated okay, the other had problems.

I would try using IFO to "get VTS sectors" first, perhaps that will fix the navigation errors.

[ridethestorm2003]

I don't notice too much difference ?!?! I got a seagate barracuda.
However, at least I don't have 2 or 3 drives in a single IDE slot, so should make a difference on my system.

Would you know how I could shut down windows prof ?? I got a bit of a problem everytime I want it to shut down.. it re-boots. Pain the arse !

Thanks Bob

[Bob W]

I seem to remember there was a problem with WindowsXP with the shutdown however I also recall that the first service pack fixed it.

I had a big problem myself with XP Pro just re-booting on it's own. Out of nowhere it would just re-boot. I had to update the motherboard bios to fix that one.

[ridethestorm2003]

Sorry I am getting off the point with my problem with DVD conversions !

Got VTS Sectors by scanning the video_ts.ifo file. What do i do next ?? Does it fix them ?

I am running Win 2000 Prof service pack 4. Also got bios updates.. but doesn't seem to to the trick.

[Bob W]

Sorry I am getting off the point with my problem with DVD conversions !

Got VTS Sectors by scanning the video_ts.ifo file. What do i do next ?? Does it fix them ?

I am running Win 2000 Prof service pack 4. Also got bios updates.. but doesn't seem to to the trick.

Yes IFOedit will fix any sector errors.

Could be you have virus on the computer. In mu case I believe I had a virus that somehow corrupted the computer bios so flashing the bios to the latest update fixed it.

[ridethestorm2003]

no virus i think, i scan my computer regularly and usually update very regularly aswell. Possibly hardware incompatibility problems i reckon.
It shuts down no problem in "safe mode," also I put my computer on sandby first then i shut it down, it worked.

Thanks