DVDSP2 Bit rate too high error

[willie]

Hi All,
I have tried a search on the topic and have found a few answers however I am lost at how to follow through. Here is my problem -

Writing VIDEO_TS.VOB
Compiling Menu PGCs...
Writing VTS_02_0.VOB
Compiling Menu PGCs...
Writing VTS_03_0.VOB
3 VTSs and 3 Titles will be created...
Compiling VTS#1 (Travel NTSC (Video))...
Muxing VTS_01_1.VOB
Done.
Compiling VTS#2 (Intro Clip)...
Writing VTS_02_0.VOB
Muxing VTS_02_1.VOB
Done.
Compiling VTS#3 (4 tiempos)...
Writing VTS_03_0.VOB
Muxing VTS_03_1.VOB
Video Bitrate Too High

Build cancelled

What do I do - I heard I have to reencode the video outside SP2 and also I have to run the audio through APACK. I am a newb at authoring and this error has me stumped. Can someone give me a dumbass-proof answer. I appreciate your help.

[TugBoat]

If you want SP2 to do the encode just lower the bitrate settings in the preferences. Remember that PCM audio is around 1.5mbps and you shouldn't go above about 9.5mbps total. Most people claim that setting the video above 7.5 is fruitless anyway, so set the Bit rate for 7.5 and the Max Bit rate at 8.0. You can save valuable space by using A.Pack to compress the audio before hand. I usually run with the settings much lower and the video comes out fine.
DVD Studio Pro/Preferences/Encoding

http://www.macprovideo.com/aPack/index.html

[willie]

Hey TugBoat,
I REALLY thank you. You helped me and my demo is up and at it again.
And also thanx to all the guys that run this forum.

If anyone isn't clear on tugboats past post (down know how it could be any clearer) you can mail me wleniek@hotmail.com.

thanx again.

Willie