DVD Decrypter Backup with No Sound

[boldspud]

Hey, I'm new to backing up DVDs. I've done a bit of research, and found that DVD Decrypter is supposedly the most versatile application for what I want to do. Essentially, I want my DVDs to be broken down into single-segments files of Mpeg2 format so that I can stream them on my HDTV in the other room via my Xbox 360 (complex, I know, but it will be soo much nicer when I get it to work).

I've been testing a method I found on the application Videora's website. It tells me to go IFO mode in DVD Decrypter, enable Stream Processing, select the main movie's video file and AC3 English audio component, and then rip.

Now perhaps it is just the specific movie I'm trying to do right now, but every time I get to the end of the rip (about 20-25 minutes every time) I re-open it up in PowerDVD to test it and alas, there is no sound. I really have no idea what I'm doing wrong and am considering giving up on this disc (even though it's really the one that I most want) and testing another.

Any suggestions for me before I just give up on it? Thanks in advance.

[redwudz]

There are several possibilities. It may be a DVD with newer type encryption. RipIt4Me should be able to get around that. Or DVDFab Decrypter may be a little easier. Then, when you have the decrypted DVD on your hard drive, you should be able to do what you want with the file.

What you might try is VOB2MPG. It will convert the whole decrypted DVD to one large MPEG file, complete with audio tracks. A average DVD has several audio tracks. Most of the time you want the stereo (Two channel) version for ease of conversion.

Or you could use a program like FairUse Wizard or AutoGK to convert the decrypted DVD to Xvid or Divx format that is much smaller than DVDs and you can store more on the computer. Quality is less, but it depends what you are viewing them on.

Lots of options.

And welcome to our forums.

[wulf109]

If your using stream processing in DVD Decrypter your ripping elementary streams. The elementary video stream contains no audio,it's in a separate file.

[RabidDog]

You should have some vobs and an ac3 file which will be muchos biggos. The vobs are video objects and the ac3 is the sound. they will need to be muxed back together. And dont forget to set dvd decrypter to create a single large file (wedge) rather than default 1gb (slices of cheese).