how do i re encode mpeg 2 to mpeg 1

[mabos22]

I have re encoded an mpeg 2 file to mpeg 1 using tempeg.But i get this anoying box that floats around the screen when played back on my pc and on my stand alone dvd player (that wont play mpeg 2 files.)
any ideas/sugestions(apart from buy a new dvd player)
cheers
B.

[bugster]

I have re encoded an mpeg 2 file to mpeg 1 using tempeg.But i get this anoying box that floats around the screen when played back on my pc and on my stand alone dvd player (that wont play mpeg 2 files.)
any ideas/sugestions(apart from buy a new dvd player)
cheers
B.

I don't understand, what anoying box floats around, and what makes you think that your standalone DVD player won't play mpeg-2. DVD IS mpeg-2.

[mabos22]

The cube shape that flickers around the screen is white made up of 9 smaller cubes.
It is svcd format that wont play on my dvd player, but normal vcd's play fine.
?

[bugster]

Ahhh. now I see. This has just been covered in another thread too. It is because you have the Elecard mpeg-2 codec, Demo version installed. This is what generates those cubes, its a sort of watermark. Either buy the full version, or un-install it and then download and install either power DVD or Win-DVD. Demo versions should be OK. They will install a new mpeg-2 codec for you that doesn't have those annoying sqaures.

Hope this helps.

[mabos22]

Thanks for the quick reply. I will follow your advice straight away.
And maybee i'll be able to put my fly swater away.
Big thanks.