Why DVD does not work on my computer.

[tokoblue]

Hello. I have a cartoon program I want to watch on my computer. I recorded this from tv while in Tokyo. I used "Pioneer DVR-05S/H" to record it. I see the CD but can not see it on my computer. With VLS I only get a green scree. This is what I see inside the CD: 1) VR_Mangr.IFO 2) VT_MOVIE.VRO Please help. What can I do?

[october262]

did you finilize the dvd in your recorder yet???

[tokoblue]

Yes, the DVD works fine on the Pioneer player but does not work on the PC. All I get is a green screen in VLC.

[videobruger]

Perhaps something similar to what is mentioned in this thread:

https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/354328-vlc-player-wont-play-avi

Personally I use VLC vers. 0.8.6 for AVI/MPEG

[tokoblue]

It is an issue with CPRM apparently.
This is a Japanese Pioneer recording of a TV program.
The VOR file is key here.
any insights?

[DB83]

VRO insicates that the recording was made in 'Video Recording' mode instead of. 'Video Mode'.

VRO disks can only be played in the machine that made the recording. Some software players such as PowerDVd can also play them.

Best to extract the mpg2 video from the VRO file - Nero(which I would never normally reccommed) can do this) and re-author the mpeg2 as standard dvd using avs2dvd

[sambat]

My DVD-RAM disks use the vro format.
Mpg2Cut2 can open the file and save as mpg.
DVD Patcher can correct the aspect ratio if required.

[jagabo]

It is an issue with CPRM apparently.
This is a Japanese Pioneer recording of a TV program.
The VOR file is key here.
any insights?

relcprm

[tokoblue]

VRO insicates that the recording was made in 'Video Recording' mode instead of. 'Video Mode'.

VRO disks can only be played in the machine that made the recording. Some software players such as PowerDVd can also play them.

Best to extract the mpg2 video from the VRO file - Nero(which I would never normally reccommed) can do this) and re-author the mpeg2 as standard dvd using avs2dvd

Thanks for the post. I installed Nero 10 and tried opening the VRO file (which I've managed to record to my hard disk from the DVD) however Nero says "unexpected file format".

I also tried MPG2CUT2 and all I got was a green screen.

Does anyone have any other ideas? I can maybe dropbox this somewhere for someone to take a closer look at.

Much appreciated.

[jagabo]

Your disc is encrypted. You need to use relcprm to decrypt it.
https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/326725-How-to-decrypt-and-copy-CPRM-VRO-files?highlight=relcprm

[tokoblue]

Thanks for all the suggestions everyone. I've tried practically everything (in windows) and so far I can't seem to read the VRO file or convert it. All I have done so far is to copy it from the DVD. I've uploaded the file here: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6fHHJJnJccCbWJKYkNLWUh5OGc/edit?usp=sharing

If anyone can figure out a way to view and convert this please let me know - my ability is exhausted!

[sanlyn]

TMPGenc MPEG/BD editors such as TMPGenc Smart Renderer 4 can import and convert VRO format to standard DVD (MPEG2). In the program's inpout Source Wizard select "from a DVD..." as input source. It's a useful editor/joiner that's good to have around anyway.

But if the original recording is copy protected, forget it. You'll need a decrypter. Some TV protection methods can't be defeated..

[jagabo]

Your disc is encrypted with cprm. You must use relcprm to rip the vro file from the disc (the encryption key is on the disc). Once you've done that you can use any MPG viewing/editing tool. Nobody can decrypt the VRO file without the key.

[DB83]

Well there is NO way I would download a 3 gig file expecially if jagabo is right on this one

[jagabo]

Well there is NO way I would download a 3 gig file expecially if jagabo is right on this one

You don't even need to download the entire file. Just get the download started, copy the partial file while it's downloading, then abort the download. Rename the partial copy and check it out.

[sanlyn]

Likely, jagabo is correct. You have to watch out for TV nowadays; more and more of TV copy protected in some way. If nothing else, at least your VRO is playable on one machine, and might be playable on others that accept DVD-RAM. You'll have to test to find out. I have similar recordings that I can play on multiple DVD-RAM enabled machines...at least, they play on mine. I've just never been in the mood to take the trouble to try and decrypt them.

[Cornucopia]

Maybe what jagabo said isn't clear: the file you uploaded is NO GOOD as it is. It is encrypted and cannot be decrypted remotely by other people. It has to be decrypted as-is during the ripping/copying process. You didn't do that when you copied it to your HDD, so any use of it from that point on is wasted.

Follow jagabo's suggestion, to the letter. FIRST.

Scott