almost suicidal!!

[silverbullet]

i have been converting avi. to dvd without much success so i have just invested in mainconcept mpeg encoder, the only thing is when i have converted to dvd the sound is shocking!! i have read the read me files what came with it and i still don't know where i'm going wrong?? PLEASE HELP!!

[drewson99]

i still don't know where i'm going wrong?

nor do I. we need more details than "the sound is shocking"

detail everything you are doing and everything that is happening wrong.

is the sound out of synch?

is it scratchy?

is there no sound at all?

if you want perfect strangers to help you you should at least take the time to do the typing.

also, try putting something about your problem into the title of your post.

[puertorican138]

i have been converting avi. to dvd without much success so i have just invested in mainconcept mpeg encoder, the only thing is when i have converted to dvd the sound is shocking!! i have read the read me files what came with it and i still don't know where i'm going wrong?? PLEASE HELP!!

Does the audio sound scratchy, metallic, or a little distorted. Can you elaborate more on the audio???

[SaSi]

Give details of the source: Is it a capture from TV, VCR or ripped DVD? Also details of what's wrong with it. Also details of the settings you've used for encoding.

Suggestion: Use the pre-set DVD profile to encode and use Program(Video+Audio) or Video + Audio to generate either an MPG file or two files, an mpv and an mpa for video and audio, depending on what proram you use next. This should work ok. If so, then experiment with the encoding settings.

[silverbullet]

firstly i did'nt ask for abuse just advice, i am new 2 all this!
the file is in avi. from a ripped dvd.
the settings are dvd - pal - program video+audio - layer 2.
the sound is really loud and scratchy.
i normally write with prassi primo dvd but have got other programs i could use.
can anyone help now or do you need more info??

[SaSi]

Silverbullet,

nobody's abusing you. It's just that the more info one gives, the best help he can get.

The settings you use appear to be correct. If you have just used the DVD template then it should produce good output.

Have you changed the audio bitrate (in details --> advanced settings)? Some players may have problems reproducing 64kbps audio. If it is at the standard bitrates (or at any value above 192kbps) it should be fine.

Have you tried playing the encoded MPEG file on the PC with Media player? Does it playback audio ok? Also, try encoding different material and test that. While you start, I would highly recommend using a DVD-RW (or +RW if your player can use it) to do tests. Costs much less

Good luck, and, we're here to help...

[silverbullet]

Thanks for the help,confused....and everyone else,
Turned out okay after checking advanced settings,apart from the avi. being corrupted and the sond was out of sink - don't suppose you know how I can fix it??...
and by the way HE is a SHE,
Explains it all eh??