Problems extracting video from VCD/SVCD discs

[Kikaida]

Hi, here's my problem: I have a rather large VCD collection and I am having frequent problems extracting .dat files and mpeg2 files from them. To be specific, I get read errors '1/0' errors, 'ms-dos error' messages. I have tried ISOBuster and CDRwin and have managed to extract files anyway, but the video comes off as a corrupted mess beyond repair. These discs, no matter HOW corrupt they extract are ALL perfect when played on my Pioneer DVD player (DV-525). The drives I have tried to extract with are a Creative, and a Mitsumi CDRW. Does anyone think I'd have better luck trying to extract with a DVD drive?

My system stats:
Athon 1.4 gig
Radeon AIWover 700 megs of SD RAM
running Windows 2000
A7V-133 ASUS mobo

I have also tried extraction on my other 500 Celeron server comp, but same deal.

My discs are NOT dirty, and most have only been played on the DVD player 2-3 times. With most of the films I can extract 1 of the 2 films with no problems, so I don't suspect the encoding.

Can anyone shed some light on this issue?
Oh, if it makes a difference I usually only burn at 2x to 4x.


I hope this is enough info!

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated! I have invested a lot of time and energy into this addiction, so it's a bit frustrating.

Thanks

Kikaida

[Lord]

i think it's your Cue file


<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Lord on 2001-12-16 18:00:35 ]</font>

[WildStyle]

kikaida,

I use this method :

1. Using Cdrwin's Extract disc/tracks/sector's option I create a bin/cue image of the disc.

2. I then run VcdGear and rip the mpeg. Do not select the Fix mpeg errors option.

That's it.

Why would you get "ms-dos error" in 2000? Maybe it's Isobuster? Try the method I use and see what happens.

[harrymj3]

I dont know what you want your end result to be but if you are just trying to make more copies of your movies. Go to Google and get a demo of cloneCD. It will do a nice job of making exact copies of either format. If not, ignore this reply. ..... harrymj3

[Lord]

please post one of your CUE files so i can look at it
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