DVD Movie Factory - "Drive Not Ready"

[loopyloops]

When trying to make a DVD from an mpeg in DVD Movie Factory, I get an error - "drive not ready". How can I fix that?

[Specialist]

If you are using version 2.0 of Ulead DVD MovieFactory, then try downloading and installing the "CD/DVD Burning Patch" listed near the bottom of the Web page at the following link:

http://www.ulead.com/tech/dmf/dmf_ftp.htm

Jerry Jones
http://www.jonesgroup.net

When trying to make a DVD from an mpeg in DVD Movie Factory, I get an error - "drive not ready". How can I fix that?

[loopyloops]

If you are using version 2.0 of Ulead DVD MovieFactory, then try downloading and installing the "CD/DVD Burning Patch" listed near the bottom of the Web page at the following link:

http://www.ulead.com/tech/dmf/dmf_ftp.htm

Jerry Jones
http://www.jonesgroup.net

When trying to make a DVD from an mpeg in DVD Movie Factory, I get an error - "drive not ready". How can I fix that?

That worked. Now, one more problem. My .avis look fine, but the resulting DVD looks bad - not the picture but when there's any motion, it's very choppy. Why is that?

[Specialist]

Glad the patch worked for you.

Your latest issue description suggests you may have an incorrect FIELD ORDER setting somewhere in your workflow.

The basics are as follows:

OHCI compliant IEEE 1394 (Firewire) PCI capture cards always specify Field Order A (Lower Field First);

USB and analog capture devices generally specify Field Order B (Upper Field First);

MPEG-2 video recorded by Panasonic, Hitachi, and Toshiba DVD camcorders and DVD player/recorders is always Field Order B (Upper Field First).

Let's assume you are using an OHCI compliant IEEE 1394 (Firewire) PCI card to capture directly to the DV .avi file format. In this circumstance, you don't have to worry about the option to choose Field Order during capture because all such Firewire cards automatically capture Field A (Lower Field First) DV .avi video. If you use an IEEE 1394 card to capture directly to the MPEG file format, then you should choose the Field A (Lower Field First) option in your MPEG capture settings.

On the other hand, let's assume you're using an analog or USB capture device. In most cases, these types of devices give you the option to choose Field Order during capture. With these devices, you should first try the Field B (Upper Field First) option in Ulead software.

Whether you are capturing, editing, or authoring, adjust your project settings to match the precise video/audio properties of your source media. This allows Ulead's Smart Render technology to work - under many circumstances - to preserve the quality of your source media.

Field Order in Ulead software hinges on the specific type of capture/acquisition device used to create your source media. Check the documentation that ships with your capture device for details.

Hope this helps,

Jerry Jones
http://www.jonesgroup.net

[loopyloops]

Thanks! I did have Ulead set to field oreder B when making my mpeg - but I also tried Nero, and there was nothing to choose when encoding and I still have the same problem.

[Specialist]

Please right-click on the source file so that I can study the properties of the file.

After you right-click on the file, click PROPERTIES.

This should give you a precise read-out.

What does that read-out say?

Jerry Jones
http://www.jonesgroup.net

Thanks! I did have Ulead set to field oreder B when making my mpeg - but I also tried Nero, and there was nothing to choose when encoding and I still have the same problem.

[Specialist]

Also, please have a look at my step-by-step guide for Ulead DVD MovieFactory 2.0 on the Web page at the following link:

http://www.jonesgroup.net/recorddvdrone.htm

Jerry Jones
http://www.jonesgroup.net

[loopyloops]

Please right-click on the source file so that I can study the properties of the file.

After you right-click on the file, click PROPERTIES.

This should give you a precise read-out.

What does that read-out say?

Jerry Jones
http://www.jonesgroup.net

Thanks! I did have Ulead set to field oreder B when making my mpeg - but I also tried Nero, and there was nothing to choose when encoding and I still have the same problem.

Can I post an image of the properties? I'll give that a try. Just making a new mpeg now.

[loopyloops]

Thanks! I did have Ulead set to field oreder B when making my mpeg - but I also tried Nero, and there was nothing to choose when encoding and I still have the same problem.

So, for the mpeg I'm making in MSP7, I chose - feild a, 8000, variable - correct?

[loopyloops]

Please right-click on the source file so that I can study the properties of the file.

After you right-click on the file, click PROPERTIES.

This should give you a precise read-out.

What does that read-out say?

Jerry Jones
http://www.jonesgroup.net

Thanks! I did have Ulead set to field oreder B when making my mpeg - but I also tried Nero, and there was nothing to choose when encoding and I still have the same problem.

[loopyloops]

Please right-click on the source file so that I can study the properties of the file.

After you right-click on the file, click PROPERTIES.

This should give you a precise read-out.

What does that read-out say?

Jerry Jones
http://www.jonesgroup.net

Thanks! I did have Ulead set to field oreder B when making my mpeg - but I also tried Nero, and there was nothing to choose when encoding and I still have the same problem.

Try this link - http://www.bbpix.com/pix/sp3220040415091020.gif

[loopyloops]

Please right-click on the source file so that I can study the properties of the file.

After you right-click on the file, click PROPERTIES.

This should give you a precise read-out.

What does that read-out say?

Jerry Jones
http://www.jonesgroup.net

Thanks! I did have Ulead set to field oreder B when making my mpeg - but I also tried Nero, and there was nothing to choose when encoding and I still have the same problem.

Try this link - http://www.bbpix.com/pix/sp3220040415091020.gif

For some reason, these pics aren't working. Can I give you specific info from the properties?

[Specialist]

Those properties are non-standard.

The MATRIXMIXER audio codec isn't a typical DV or MPEG audio codec.

Your video frame size is 640 x 480, which does not comply with the DV NTSC 720 x 480 standard.

Your video codec is identified - mysteriously - as "DV video decoder."

Is it possible you have installed any codec packs?

These can cause very difficult issues.

According to Microsoft:

"Nimo and Tsunami codec packs are untested compilations of various codecs and filters commonly used on the Internet."

"Incompatibilities are known to exist with some of the components in the packs."

"The incompatibilities can cause serious playback issues in Windows Media Player and other multimedia programs, lead to system corruption, and make it difficult for Microsoft Support to diagnose and troubleshoot playback issues."

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/software/v7/v7faq.aspx?section=PLAYBACKI...PLAYBACKISSUES

Jerry Jones
http://www.jonesgroup.net

[loopyloops]

Those properties are non-standard.

The MATRIXMIXER audio codec isn't a typical DV or MPEG audio codec.

Your video frame size is 640 x 480, which does not comply with the DV NTSC 720 x 480 standard.

Your video codec is identified - mysteriously - as "DV video decoder."

Is it possible you have installed any codec packs?

These can cause very difficult issues.

According to Microsoft:

"Nimo and Tsunami codec packs are untested compilations of various codecs and filters commonly used on the Internet."

"Incompatibilities are known to exist with some of the components in the packs."

"The incompatibilities can cause serious playback issues in Windows Media Player and other multimedia programs, lead to system corruption, and make it difficult for Microsoft Support to diagnose and troubleshoot playback issues."

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/software/v7/v7faq.aspx?section=PLAYBACKI...PLAYBACKISSUES

Jerry Jones
http://www.jonesgroup.net

Yes! This - http://www.k-litecodecpack.com/ I was having problems watching my mpeg2s on Windows Media player 9, and someone suggested I install it. It made it so mpeg2s played on WMPClassic. Is this messing up my captured AVI files? Could this be my problem? If so, know how I can purge my system (besides a fresh os install) and start fresh?

[loopyloops]

Those properties are non-standard.

The MATRIXMIXER audio codec isn't a typical DV or MPEG audio codec.

Your video frame size is 640 x 480, which does not comply with the DV NTSC 720 x 480 standard.

Your video codec is identified - mysteriously - as "DV video decoder."

Is it possible you have installed any codec packs?

These can cause very difficult issues.

According to Microsoft:

"Nimo and Tsunami codec packs are untested compilations of various codecs and filters commonly used on the Internet."

"Incompatibilities are known to exist with some of the components in the packs."

"The incompatibilities can cause serious playback issues in Windows Media Player and other multimedia programs, lead to system corruption, and make it difficult for Microsoft Support to diagnose and troubleshoot playback issues."

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/software/v7/v7faq.aspx?section=PLAYBACKI...PLAYBACKISSUES

Jerry Jones
http://www.jonesgroup.net

Yes! This - http://www.k-litecodecpack.com/ I was having problems watching my mpeg2s on Windows Media player 9, and someone suggested I install it. It made it so mpeg2s played on WMPClassic. Is this messing up my captured AVI files? Could this be my problem? If so, know how I can purge my system (besides a fresh os install) and start fresh?

Can I change the settings in MS7 pro and capture again? I chose DV-1 - shoiuldn't that be correct? Or fix things w/o uninstalling k-lite. Is k-lite evil and the 'cause of all my proplems (my DVD problems that is)?

[loopyloops]

Also, please have a look at my step-by-step guide for Ulead DVD MovieFactory 2.0 on the Web page at the following link:

http://www.jonesgroup.net/recorddvdrone.htm

Jerry Jones
http://www.jonesgroup.net

Sorry, one last thing. The properties with the 640X480 are actually from going to file, prop. in WMP9. When I just right clicked the file, it provided no usefull info.

[Specialist]

In general, I recommend against the installation of codec packs for the same reasons outlined by Microsoft.

I am not certain if there's a method to easily remove all of the elements that might be installed with a codec pack.

If I were in your shoes, however, I would reformat c: (system) and perform a clean installation of Microsoft Windows.

Jerry Jones
http://www.jonesgroup.net

Yes! This - http://www.k-litecodecpack.com/ I was having problems watching my mpeg2s on Windows Media player 9, and someone suggested I install it. It made it so mpeg2s played on WMPClassic. Is this messing up my captured AVI files? Could this be my problem? If so, know how I can purge my system (besides a fresh os install) and start fresh?

[loopyloops]

I'm fixed!!! My DVDs lok perfect!!

I have only one problem which in my opinion is small compared to the rest. I can hear audio from my DVD when playing it on WM9.

[loopyloops]

I'm fixed!!! My DVDs lok perfect!!

I have only one problem which in my opinion is small compared to the rest. I can hear audio from my DVD when playing it on WM9.

And now I've fixed that by installing Power DVD

[loopyloops]

I'm fixed!!! My DVDs lok perfect!!

I have only one problem which in my opinion is small compared to the rest. I can hear audio from my DVD when playing it on WM9.

And now I've fixed that by installing Power DVD

Ok, everything's fine except I can't hear my DVD in WMP 9 - I can on my TV and Power DVD.

[loopyloops]

Fixed that by un-installing k-lite then re-installing w/o the audio codec.