Virtualdubmod problems with audio from DV video.

[OM2]

I want to use Virtualdubmod.
I've installed the Panasonic Video Codec.

When I load the DV video into Virtualdubmod: it reports an error saying "[!] AVI: Type-1 DV file detected -- VirtualDub cannot extract audio from this
type of interleaved stream."

I didn't realise that I needed anything else installed?

What am I doing wrong...?

Thanks.


OM

[JohnnyMalaria]

It seems thjat Virtualdubmod cannot handle Type-1 DV AVI files. This type is used by DirectShow-based programs. Older Video for Windows programs can only use Type-2 DV AVIs.

You either need to capture your DV video directly to Type-2 (WinDV allows this as does our software) or convert your existing Type-1 files to Type-2. You can use this:

https://www.videohelp.com/tools/DV_Type_1_to_DV_Type_2_Converter

(I edited this because my original recommendation won't work on an Athlon XP3200 CPU.)

[Jim44]

Use the Canopus DV File Converter to convert to Type-II.

If you used WinDV to transfer the video, there's a setting to change what type is transfered. Not sure about any other transfer software.

[OM2]

erm... ok... i suppose i could do this.
but: i've never had any trouble before now!
i've got a new machine (xp) that i've rebuilt.
and have installed everything from new.
rather than do that: can i maybe upgrade the windows video file settings or something??

[Jim44]

but: i've never had any trouble before now!
i've got a new machine (xp) that i've rebuilt.
and have installed everything from new.

Well, based you having a new computer, even if you are using the same software, what happened "before" is pretty irrelevant. There's probably a setting in your transfer software that you need to check or change.

What did you use to transfer the DV to your computer? Chances are, as I mentioned about WinDV, there a setting you need to change to "Type-II".

Either make the correct setting in the transfer SW, or convert as outlined above.

[redwudz]

Newer versions of VirtualDub can accept DV Type 1, but not VD Mod. However converting it to type 2 is lossless. Some MPEG encoders can only use Type 2 also, so it's just easier to capture (transfer) to that format in the first place.

[OM2]

hmmm... i thought i had the latest version of virtualdub mode?
can someone give me a direct link...?
thanks.