dvd ripping problem

[maryjochat]

I have two dvd players only one will play the dvd's I burn ,is there a ripping software I can use to get the dvd player to play the dvd? I need something really easy and only one tool for me to understand it

[guns1inger]

Ripping is unlikely to be the problem. The most likely causes of inconsistent playback between players is one or more of ;

a) TV Format (NTSC vs PAL). Some players are multi-format, some are not. In the US, most NTSC players are resolutely NTSC only, although this is starting to change. Most PAL players will play NTSC without issue.

b) Media. Not all players like all media. Some players just refuse to play certain media, or play it very badly.

c) Disc format. While most new players are +/- agnostic, some older players are locked into a single format.

So to begin solving the problem the you need to give us

1. The media brand and code of the discs you burn to
2. The TV format of the DVDs that won't play (if it is all discs then this is not likely to be the current problem)
3. Brand and model numbers of the players

You should also read the manuals (I know, no-one likes to do this, but sometimes it is necessary) to see if they mention restrictions on disc format or TV format.

It might be as simple as buying better discs.

Also, more information on the programs and processes you currently use to rip, create and burn your discs.

[GKar]

If you don't mind spending a few bucks for the easiest to understand 1-click wonder you may want to look at DVD-Fab Platinum, you just pop the disk in you want to backup and pop the blank in when it calls for it and you're done. It decrypts, shrinks, burns...its all you need..and updates for life.

http://www.dvdidle.com/products.htm

For media the best way to go is Supermediastore and buy the Taiyo Yudens they sell, probably the best dvd blank in the world for about 35 cents each or so. Guaranteed authentic..

http://www.supermediastore.com/taiyo-yuden-dvd-r-media.html

Or click on the link that flashes by with supermediastore.com specials on the Videohelp.com homepage

[normcar]

The best media readily available in the stores is Sony (made in Japan). I have a lot of these, and have good luck with them. You may also want to try RipIt4Me for ripping. This is what I use, unless I have a problem, and then I use DVDFab Decrypter.

If you write to +Rs, you should set your writer to bitset if your writer can do this.

[laspis59]

Media is probably the most likely problem.

What formats do your players like DVD-R or DVD+R or both?

DVD-R is said to be more compatible.

Some players are very picky as to which media they will accept.Verbatim media that uses MCC dye and AZO are known to be good when it comes to picky players due to the good reflectivity of these discs.

I dont know if you can buy them in the US but Verbatim (Taiyo Yuden) DVD+ or -R's are fantastic quality.TYG02 for -R and YUDEN000T02 for +R.

Ripping has nothing to do with the playback/compatibility on a DVD Player.

[maryjochat]

Thanks very much Ill look into getting better disk,I have to get more anyway

[maryjochat]

me again,I just tried all the movies I downloaded all but two came out good in the dvd player that is giving me problems ,and I did those with nero vision4, the dvd player is a RCA drc212.I then went into the dvd hacks to see if there was a hack for it but there wasn't ,when I put a dvd in it it says readind,reading,etc.then it will say play is unavailable,no dvd in it ,but there is

[maryjochat]

Im sorry its taking me so long with the replies ,Im using imation dvd-r8x,so what is the best dvd's to use?the other dvd player is a klh the number to it is kd1220,and thats the one that I can use without a problem but sometimes the movies have watermarks on them ,is that the dvd's to?

[maryjochat]

I forgot to give you the code for the imation dvd's its 5112217234

[laspis59]

You can never judge how good the quality of DVD media is by the brand.Even brands like Sony or Fujifilm can be bad.It all depends on the factory the brand name paid to make their disc's and the dye used.Sony have used the Japanese factory (Taiyo Yuden) to make their disc's and they are top quality,yet another time they might use the Taiwan factory which isn't so good.I cant comment on the quality of the Imation discs you are using because I need to know the Media ID which can be found using DVD Identifier.The MID is what counts at the end of the day!

Look here to get a better understanding of what I am trying to say.

Like I said Verbatim media that uses Mitsubishi Chemicals dye with Advanced AZO will be very good with a picky player that refuses to play most media.

For DVD-R's,look for Verbatim media with a Media ID of MCC02RG20 or MCC03RG20 or a brand that uses the Japan factory with a Media ID of TYG02 or TYG03 (You could also buy the unbranded Taiyo Yuden DVD-R's that usually come in spindles of 100).

For DVD+R's,look for Verbatim media with a Media ID of MCC003 or MCC004 or a brand name that uses the Japan factory with a Media ID of YUDEN000T02 or YUDEN000T03 (Again,you could also buy the unbranded Taiyo Yuden DVD+R's that usually come in spindles of 100)

You wont find any DVD media that comes any better than these regarding compatibility/playability,problem free and long lifespan!

Btw I'd recommend TMPGEnc DVD Author rather than Nero for DVD Authoring.I trust that TDA produces compliant DVD Video Files that should play without a hitch.Make sure that the video's your downloading are to DVD specs.GOP size errors/broken MPG's might need repairing/fixing using "Quickstream fix" with a tool like VideoReDo to make sure that you dont have problems playing back the video.

[maryjochat]

I did another dvd and no audio to it ,I use convertxtodvd then run it thru digital video repair,there was no problems with it and I burnt it using a tdk disk ,put it in my dvd player and there was video but no adio ,thats the way it always is with the dvdplayer that don't take the dvd's I burn

[laspis59]

Well,TDK is good,1st class media according to the DigitalFAQ site.It can also depend on your DVD Writer and firmware.Your writer may prefer other media even though you have media with a good quality MID.The firmware for your writer could be updated in case they have improved the write strategy for TDK media.

At least the TDK's are actually being read by your player.

Which audio format did you use when the DVD was authored,LPCM,AC3 or MPEG-1 Audio Layer II?

I know that most players in America support LPCM and AC3 but not MPEG-1 Audio Layer II.

[guns1inger]

ConvertXtoDVD creates AC3 audio

[maryjochat]

oh what a mess,I gave a nieghbor a dvd for her to watch ,and I watched it before her and there was no problem with it ,last night she called and told me it froze ,but I also put the avi's thru digitalvideo repair and the all come saying that there good ,I was starting to watch the movie and it froze on me so I got another movie that I watched and the dvd player is just saying loading,loading ,etc

[laspis59]

It really does sound like a media problem to me,freezing is a sign of this from my experience of media that my writer disliked ect... I have actually used 1st class media,the MAXELL MID 1 year ago and when I try to play back the discs now,it keeps freezing,but not everytime.They are kind of tempormental.

My Verbatims from a year ago,no probs playing still.

TDK is good but if you buy any more then I'd suggest you get the media I've mentioned in my previous posts.It dont look like running the AVI's through digitalvideo repair is going to make a difference.

Have you checked your DVD Writers website to see if they have improved the write strategy for DVD media?