ConvertXtoDVD Problem

[foxbox]

I have used this tool for all my AVI to DVD conversions for a while now with few problems, and have recently upgraded to version 2.1.14.223.

Today I went about converting and burning a 700mb film as usual, but received error reports. The program tells me the resulting conversion in bigger than my DVD5!

I rarely investigate converted files since I am in the habit of automatically burning them and deleting once this is successfully done, which it usually is. Looking at the VIDEO_TS file, it is 4.30gb - is this the size the files usually are before they are burnt to disc? In fact this particular file is over 4.30gb (4408gb?), which is why ConvertXtoDVD says it cannot burn correctly.

What is going on? I must point out I did run the AVI file through AVIMUX GUI to fix the audio synch first, but I have done this many times and have checked the new AVI file after AVIMUX has fixed it - it is a normal 691mb (from 696mb before AVIMUX touched it, and I'm assuming this slight reduction in file size is normal).

Also, I have viewed some of the large converted VIDEO_TS files and they don't sound right at all - some frequent audio glitches for example that are not present in either the original AVI file or the synched-up AVIMUX GUI one.

My log follows - please help!

(note: I tried to convert the film twice, and burnt two useless discs- did not bother burning at all once I saw similar errors in the second conversion)

EDIT: I have just investigated my full log file of the past few weeks (first time I have felt prompted to look at it), and I see there have been many 'warnings' that have gone unnoticed by me. But, after checking it seems the films that have displayed these warnings have burnt and run fine. So what is, for example: WARNING overflow of DVD5 occupation 100.18%, WARNING 31 Frames duplicated, WARNING 25000 frames dropped ('no pulldown' causes this?)!? These do not sound good, I am very curious to know what these all mean and if I should be - or even can be - doing anything about it to achieve optimum conversion quality. Thanks!


12/03/2007 21:12:02 info ********** Report session closed ***********
12/03/2007 21:11:45 info --------------Encoding end--------------
12/03/2007 20:55:09 info New media inserted. Burning layer is ready to write
12/03/2007 20:55:07 warning Total size in built folder 4408 Mb., Target size DVD5 4400 Mb. (Overflow 8 Mb.), Occupation 100.20%
12/03/2007 20:55:07 info Conversion completed in 01:10:37
12/03/2007 20:54:56 info ------------Converting Menu--------------
12/03/2007 20:54:56 info Generated duration 5289.08 sec., expected 5289.02 sec.
12/03/2007 20:54:56 warning 26269 frames dropped
12/03/2007 20:54:56 warning 1 frames duplicated
12/03/2007 20:52:18 info Chapter #18 start at 84:59.880
12/03/2007 20:48:11 info Chapter #17 start at 80:0.000
12/03/2007 20:44:06 info Chapter #16 start at 75:0.120
12/03/2007 20:39:59 info Chapter #15 start at 70:0.040
12/03/2007 20:36:01 info Chapter #14 start at 65:0.040
12/03/2007 20:32:04 info Chapter #13 start at 60:0.000
12/03/2007 20:28:04 info Chapter #12 start at 55:0.040
12/03/2007 20:24:04 info Chapter #11 start at 49:59.680
12/03/2007 20:20:05 info Chapter #10 start at 44:59.800
12/03/2007 20:16:06 info Chapter #9 start at 39:59.920
12/03/2007 20:12:06 info Chapter #8 start at 34:59.920
12/03/2007 20:08:12 info Chapter #7 start at 29:59.720
12/03/2007 20:04:13 info Chapter #6 start at 25:0.120
12/03/2007 20:00:14 info Chapter #5 start at 20:0.120
12/03/2007 19:56:17 info Chapter #4 start at 15:0.080
12/03/2007 19:52:22 info Chapter #3 start at 10:0.040
12/03/2007 19:48:22 info Chapter #2 start at 4:59.880
12/03/2007 19:44:29 info Stream #1 Sync. delay : 0.00 ms
12/03/2007 19:44:29 info Stream #0 Sync. delay : 0.00 ms
12/03/2007 19:44:29 info Output Stream#1 - Audio: ac3, 48000 Hz, stereo, 192 kb/s, no automatic gain control
12/03/2007 19:44:29 info Output Stream#0 - Video: mpeg2video, yuv420p, 720x576, 1/25, q=1-31, 6665 kb/s
12/03/2007 19:44:29 info Video Stream #0 framerate : 25.00 Fps (source 25.00 Fps), no pulldown
12/03/2007 19:44:29 info No pulldown: Frame duplication/removal will be used.
12/03/2007 19:44:29 info Video source original frame rate: 29.97
12/03/2007 19:44:29 info PAL 25 FPS output format set by user
12/03/2007 19:44:29 info Fullscreen (4:3) set automatically
12/03/2007 19:44:29 info Video bitrate 0/6665/8808 Kbps (min/avg/max)
12/03/2007 19:44:29 info Converting "C:\Documents and Settings\Richard\Desktop\CORRECTED READY TO GO\notlEp.avi"
12/03/2007 19:44:29 info ----------------Title #1----------------
12/03/2007 19:44:29 info Project size 4.3 Gb. (123 Mb. audio - 4.18 Gb. video)
12/03/2007 19:44:29 info Stream #1 - Audio: mp3, 44100 Hz, stereo, 128 kb/s
12/03/2007 19:44:29 info Stream #0 - Video: mpeg4, yuv420p, 480x352, 1/30000
12/03/2007 19:44:29 info 2 Stream(s) found - est. duration 01:28:09.022
12/03/2007 19:44:29 info Opening file "C:\Documents and Settings\Richard\Desktop\CORRECTED READY TO GO\notlEp.avi"
12/03/2007 19:44:28 info [ ] Don't fix audio gaps
12/03/2007 19:44:28 info [ ] Engine Log
12/03/2007 19:44:28 info Encoder quality: 100%
12/03/2007 19:44:28 info --------------Encoding begin--------------
12/03/2007 19:44:28 info --------------Menu settings end--------------
12/03/2007 19:44:28 info [X] Sequential playback
12/03/2007 19:44:28 info [ ] Loop playback
12/03/2007 19:44:28 info [ ] Auto start playback
12/03/2007 19:44:28 info [X] Menu
12/03/2007 19:44:28 info --------------Menu settings begin--------------
12/03/2007 19:44:28 info --------------Default burn settings end--------------
12/03/2007 19:44:28 info Default speed selected: 4x
12/03/2007 19:44:28 info Compatible media types : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD-RW RO, DVDRAM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DL DVD+R, DL DVD-R
12/03/2007 19:44:28 info New Drive selected : 0:1:0 - SONY DVD RW DW-G120A MYS2 [E] (Ide)
12/03/2007 19:44:28 info [ ] Delete files after burn complete
12/03/2007 19:44:28 info [X] Don't eject after burn complete
12/03/2007 19:44:28 info [ ] Prefer SAO for DVD-R
12/03/2007 19:44:28 info [ ] Include originals
12/03/2007 19:44:28 info [ ] Burn result to DVD
12/03/2007 19:44:28 info --------------Default burn settings begin--------------
12/03/2007 19:41:23 info New media inserted. Burning layer is ready to write
12/03/2007 19:41:21 info User default language : 2057 (0x0809h) - English (United Kingdom)
12/03/2007 19:41:21 info System default language : 2057 (0x0809h) - English (United Kingdom)
12/03/2007 19:41:21 info Version 2.1.14.223
12/03/2007 19:41:21 info ExeName : "C:\Program Files\vso\ConvertXtoDVD\ConvertXtoDvd.exe"
12/03/2007 19:41:21 info OS : Microsoft Windows XP Personal Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
12/03/2007 19:41:20 info ******************** Report session started ********************


12/03/2007 19:40:35 info ********** Report session closed ***********
12/03/2007 19:39:09 info Media removed. Burning layer not ready to write
12/03/2007 19:38:41 info Finalization Time 00:00:31 - Total completion time 00:10:45
12/03/2007 19:38:14 error Exception encountered in read thread [Access violation at address 038E59F2 in module 'vso_hwe.dll'. Read of address 0000000C]
12/03/2007 19:38:14 error Exception encountered in read thread [Access violation at address 038E59F2 in module 'vso_hwe.dll'. Read of address 0000000C]
12/03/2007 19:38:14 error Exception encountered in read thread [Access violation at address 038E59F2 in module 'vso_hwe.dll'. Read of address 0000000C]
12/03/2007 19:38:14 error Exception encountered in read thread [Access violation at address 038E59F2 in module 'vso_hwe.dll'. Read of address 0000000C]
12/03/2007 19:38:14 error Exception encountered in read thread [Access violation at address 038E59F2 in module 'vso_hwe.dll'. Read of address 0000000C]
12/03/2007 19:38:14 error Exception encountered in read thread [Access violation at address 038E59F2 in module 'vso_hwe.dll'. Read of address 0000000C]
12/03/2007 19:38:14 error Exception encountered in read thread [Access violation at address 038E59F2 in module 'vso_hwe.dll'. Read of address 0000000C]
12/03/2007 19:38:14 error Exception encountered in read thread [Access violation at address 038E59F2 in module 'vso_hwe.dll'. Read of address 0000000C]
12/03/2007 19:38:14 error Exception encountered in read thread [Access violation at address 038E59F2 in module 'vso_hwe.dll'. Read of address 0000000C]
12/03/2007 19:38:14 error Exception encountered in read thread [Access violation at address 038E59F2 in module 'vso_hwe.dll'. Read of address 0000000C]
12/03/2007 19:38:14 error Exception encountered in read thread [Access violation at address 03814D5C in module 'vso_hwe.dll'. Read of address 7FF2F000]
12/03/2007 19:38:10 info Write finished in 00:10:13 - Finalization start here. Avg. burn rate 5.98
12/03/2007 19:28:32 info Lead-in burning time (mS) 36018
12/03/2007 19:27:56 info Write started 2257824 sectors to write
12/03/2007 19:27:56 info Init success: DVD-R packet writing
12/03/2007 19:27:56 info Writing speed requested x6.0, effective x6.0
12/03/2007 19:27:56 info Available write speed: 16x, 12x, 8x, 6x
12/03/2007 19:27:56 info Media ID: SONY16D1
12/03/2007 19:27:56 info Media type: DVD-R
12/03/2007 19:27:56 info Unspecified Mode
12/03/2007 19:27:56 info Scanned files #10, folder #2 - total size 4622895104 b. (4.31 Gb.)
12/03/2007 19:27:56 info Inserted media type : DVD-R
12/03/2007 19:27:56 info Write started
12/03/2007 19:27:54 info Media name: "LEPUS"
12/03/2007 19:27:54 info Burned folder: "C:\Documents and Settings\Richard\My Documents\ConvertXtoDVD\LEPUS"
12/03/2007 19:27:48 info New media inserted. Burning layer is ready to write
12/03/2007 19:27:47 info Compatible media types : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD-RW RO, DVDRAM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DL DVD+R, DL DVD-R
12/03/2007 19:27:47 info New Drive selected : 0:1:0 - SONY DVD RW DW-G120A MYS2 [E] (Ide)
12/03/2007 19:27:06 info New media inserted. Burning layer is ready to write
12/03/2007 19:26:40 info Media removed. Burning layer not ready to write
12/03/2007 18:29:11 error Write error at 1855008 (16) - Code 05 21 00 [Illegal request, LBA out of range]
12/03/2007 18:29:11 warning at sector 1855008 (16) - recover sequence started
12/03/2007 18:29:11 warning Write error - Code 03 0C 00 [Write error] - Info 0 - CSI 0
12/03/2007 18:29:11 info Try #0 - duration 14121057 µs
12/03/2007 18:21:06 info Lead-in burning time (mS) 37509
12/03/2007 18:20:28 info Write started 2257824 sectors to write
12/03/2007 18:20:28 info Init success: DVD-R packet writing
12/03/2007 18:20:28 info Writing speed requested x6.0, effective x6.0
12/03/2007 18:20:28 info Available write speed: 16x, 12x, 8x, 6x
12/03/2007 18:20:28 info Media ID: SONY16D1
12/03/2007 18:20:28 info Media type: DVD-R
12/03/2007 18:20:28 info Unspecified Mode
12/03/2007 18:20:27 info Scanned files #10, folder #2 - total size 4622895104 b. (4.31 Gb.)
12/03/2007 18:20:27 info Inserted media type : DVD-R
12/03/2007 18:20:27 info Write started
12/03/2007 18:20:27 info --------------Encoding end--------------
12/03/2007 18:20:27 info Media name: "LEPUS"
12/03/2007 18:20:27 info Burned folder: "C:\Documents and Settings\Richard\My Documents\ConvertXtoDVD\LEPUS\"
12/03/2007 18:20:12 info New media inserted. Burning layer is ready to write
12/03/2007 18:20:10 info Compatible media types : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD-RW RO, DVDRAM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DL DVD+R, DL DVD-R
12/03/2007 18:20:10 info New Drive selected : 0:1:0 - SONY DVD RW DW-G120A MYS2 [E] (Ide)
12/03/2007 18:20:09 warning Total size in built folder 4408 Mb., Target size DVD5 4400 Mb. (Overflow 8 Mb.), Occupation 100.20%
12/03/2007 18:20:09 info Conversion completed in 01:18:48
12/03/2007 18:20:00 info ------------Converting Menu--------------
12/03/2007 18:20:00 info Generated duration 5289.08 sec., expected 5289.02 sec.
12/03/2007 18:19:59 warning 26269 frames dropped
12/03/2007 18:19:59 warning 1 frames duplicated
12/03/2007 18:17:03 info Chapter #18 start at 84:59.880
12/03/2007 18:12:33 info Chapter #17 start at 80:0.000
12/03/2007 18:08:07 info Chapter #16 start at 75:0.120
12/03/2007 18:03:39 info Chapter #15 start at 70:0.040
12/03/2007 17:59:21 info Chapter #14 start at 65:0.040
12/03/2007 17:54:45 info Chapter #13 start at 60:0.000
12/03/2007 17:49:54 info Chapter #12 start at 55:0.040
12/03/2007 17:45:03 info Chapter #11 start at 49:59.680
12/03/2007 17:40:21 info Chapter #10 start at 44:59.800
12/03/2007 17:35:58 info Chapter #9 start at 39:59.920
12/03/2007 17:31:33 info Chapter #8 start at 34:59.920
12/03/2007 17:27:16 info Chapter #7 start at 29:59.720
12/03/2007 17:22:57 info Chapter #6 start at 25:0.120
12/03/2007 17:18:36 info Chapter #5 start at 20:0.120
12/03/2007 17:14:18 info Chapter #4 start at 15:0.080
12/03/2007 17:09:57 info Chapter #3 start at 10:0.040
12/03/2007 17:05:36 info Chapter #2 start at 4:59.880
12/03/2007 17:01:21 info Stream #1 Sync. delay : 0.00 ms
12/03/2007 17:01:21 info Stream #0 Sync. delay : 0.00 ms
12/03/2007 17:01:21 info Output Stream#1 - Audio: ac3, 48000 Hz, stereo, 192 kb/s, no automatic gain control
12/03/2007 17:01:21 info Output Stream#0 - Video: mpeg2video, yuv420p, 720x576, 1/25, q=1-31, 6665 kb/s
12/03/2007 17:01:21 info Video Stream #0 framerate : 25.00 Fps (source 25.00 Fps), no pulldown
12/03/2007 17:01:21 info No pulldown: Frame duplication/removal will be used.
12/03/2007 17:01:21 info Video source original frame rate: 29.97
12/03/2007 17:01:21 info PAL 25 FPS output format set by user
12/03/2007 17:01:21 info Fullscreen (4:3) set automatically
12/03/2007 17:01:21 info Video bitrate 0/6665/8808 Kbps (min/avg/max)
12/03/2007 17:01:21 info Converting "C:\Documents and Settings\Richard\Desktop\CORRECTED READY TO GO\LEPUS.avi"
12/03/2007 17:01:21 info ----------------Title #1----------------
12/03/2007 17:01:21 info Project size 4.3 Gb. (123 Mb. audio - 4.18 Gb. video)
12/03/2007 17:01:21 info Stream #1 - Audio: mp3, 44100 Hz, stereo, 128 kb/s
12/03/2007 17:01:21 info Stream #0 - Video: mpeg4, yuv420p, 480x352, 1/30000
12/03/2007 17:01:21 info 2 Stream(s) found - est. duration 01:28:09.022
12/03/2007 17:01:21 info Opening file "C:\Documents and Settings\Richard\Desktop\CORRECTED READY TO GO\LEPUS.avi"
12/03/2007 17:01:21 info [ ] Don't fix audio gaps
12/03/2007 17:01:21 info [ ] Engine Log
12/03/2007 17:01:21 info Encoder quality: 100%
12/03/2007 17:01:21 info --------------Encoding begin--------------
12/03/2007 17:01:21 info --------------Menu settings end--------------
12/03/2007 17:01:21 info [X] Sequential playback
12/03/2007 17:01:21 info [ ] Loop playback
12/03/2007 17:01:21 info [ ] Auto start playback
12/03/2007 17:01:21 info [X] Menu
12/03/2007 17:01:21 info --------------Menu settings begin--------------
12/03/2007 17:01:21 info --------------Default burn settings end--------------
12/03/2007 17:01:21 info Default speed selected: 4x
12/03/2007 17:01:21 info Compatible media types : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD-RW RO, DVDRAM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DL DVD+R, DL DVD-R
12/03/2007 17:01:21 info New Drive selected : 0:1:0 - SONY DVD RW DW-G120A MYS2 [E] (Ide)
12/03/2007 17:01:21 info [ ] Delete files after burn complete
12/03/2007 17:01:21 info [X] Don't eject after burn complete
12/03/2007 17:01:21 info [ ] Prefer SAO for DVD-R
12/03/2007 17:01:21 info [ ] Include originals
12/03/2007 17:01:21 info [X] Burn result to DVD
12/03/2007 17:01:21 info --------------Default burn settings begin--------------
12/03/2007 17:01:18 info New media inserted. Burning layer is ready to write
12/03/2007 16:59:31 info User default language : 2057 (0x0809h) - English (United Kingdom)
12/03/2007 16:59:31 info System default language : 2057 (0x0809h) - English (United Kingdom)
12/03/2007 16:59:31 info Version 2.1.14.223
12/03/2007 16:59:31 info ExeName : "C:\Program Files\vso\ConvertXtoDVD\ConvertXtoDvd.exe"
12/03/2007 16:59:31 info OS : Microsoft Windows XP Personal Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
12/03/2007 16:59:31 info ******************** Report session started ********************

[guns1inger]

It dropped frames because you told it to convert 29.970 fps NTSC source to 25 fps PAL. It can only do this by throwing away frames. The duplicated frames come from the fact that AVIs rarely manage to maintain a truly constant framerate, especially with fractional framerates. The duplicated frames are to keep it constant. So long as the number is low, it is not of concern.

The size issue is odd. 4408 will fit on a DVD, although it is larger than ConvertXtoDVD's standard size target of 4400. The second log seems to indicate a problem with the media.

I don't know about your playback problems without more information about the source and the method of testing. You can easily check the size issue by starting up Imgburn and loading the video_TS folder. Imgburn will tell you the size it is.

[theewizard]

what was the reason for upgrading to the new version ?

did you do a total removal of the previous version of convertX before installing the new one, manually removing the folders and checking the registry, removing links and dll's

have your tried un-installing the upgrade and using the previous version of convertX on the same avi file ?

[foxbox]

Thank you for your replies.

I'll come back to my questions about some of the encoding parameters, which have at least been brought to my attention for the first time in light of this problem.

I have just tried to convert another AVI file to disc. The file encoded, I inserted a disc for burning, but... more errors. Note, before this, I rebooted my computer and made a 'fresh start' in case the software was playing up for some reason. To answer your question TheWizard I only upgraded just for the sake of it to be honest, because I heard about the newer version. I didn't go through any specific clean up techniques for the old version. However, please note that up until today I haven't apparently had any burning issues with either my old or new version of ConvertXtoDVD. Also, I do not believe my pack of DVD-Rs (Sony) are at fault, since I am half way through the spindle. Finally, I have just successfully copied a DVDR from that pack with DVDShrink to eliminate a problem with my DVD writer.

I'm assuming there are no current reports of an issue like this with the latest version of ConvertXtoDVD? Before I completely uninstall everything and try and find an older version to reinstall again, can you suggest another cause? Or if that is the only thing to try, how do I go about completely cleaning all remnants of the program before re-installing - uninstall and remove the program, check the usual places for related files, but how can I be sure it's all gone... are there specific files to look for that could cause problems if still there upon re-installing? And is there a way I can find out what was the version number of my previously installed version? Cheers for your guidance!

My log from the last failed burn:-

13/03/2007 02:50:18 info ********** Report session closed ***********
13/03/2007 02:49:11 info Media removed. Burning layer not ready to write
13/03/2007 02:33:49 error Write error at 870832 (16) - Code 05 21 00 [Illegal request, LBA out of range]
13/03/2007 02:33:49 warning at sector 870832 (16) - recover sequence started
13/03/2007 02:33:49 warning Write error - Code 03 0C 00 [Write error] - Info 0 - CSI 0
13/03/2007 02:33:49 info Try #0 - duration 13804519 µs
13/03/2007 02:29:51 info Lead-in burning time (mS) 36371
13/03/2007 02:29:15 info Write started 1900144 sectors to write
13/03/2007 02:29:15 info Init success: DVD-R packet writing
13/03/2007 02:29:15 info Writing speed requested x6.0, effective x6.0
13/03/2007 02:29:15 info Available write speed: 16x, 12x, 8x, 6x
13/03/2007 02:29:15 info Media ID: SONY16D1
13/03/2007 02:29:15 info Media type: DVD-R
13/03/2007 02:29:15 info Unspecified Mode
13/03/2007 02:29:14 info Scanned files #9, folder #2 - total size 3890399232 b. (3.62 Gb.)
13/03/2007 02:29:14 info Inserted media type : DVD-R
13/03/2007 02:29:14 info Write started
13/03/2007 02:29:14 info Media name: "Dark.Night.Of.The.Scarecrow.Uncu"
13/03/2007 02:29:14 info Burned folder: "C:\Documents and Settings\Richard\My Documents\ConvertXtoDVD\Dark.Night.Of.The.Scarecro w.Uncut"
13/03/2007 02:29:09 info New media inserted. Burning layer is ready to write
13/03/2007 02:29:07 info Compatible media types : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD-RW RO, DVDRAM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DL DVD+R, DL DVD-R
13/03/2007 02:29:07 info New Drive selected : 0:1:0 - SONY DVD RW DW-G120A MYS2 [E] (Ide)
13/03/2007 02:28:55 info New media inserted. Burning layer is ready to write
13/03/2007 02:19:30 info --------------Encoding end--------------
13/03/2007 02:19:30 info Conversion completed in 01:18:12
13/03/2007 02:19:20 info ------------Converting Menu--------------
13/03/2007 02:19:20 info Generated duration 5489.86 sec., expected 5489.86 sec.
13/03/2007 02:18:08 info Chapter #19 start at 90:5.660
13/03/2007 02:13:47 info Chapter #18 start at 85:5.360
13/03/2007 02:09:42 info Chapter #17 start at 80:14.820
13/03/2007 02:05:29 info Chapter #16 start at 75:14.520
13/03/2007 02:01:08 info Chapter #15 start at 70:9.340
13/03/2007 01:56:51 info Chapter #14 start at 65:4.160
13/03/2007 01:52:52 info Chapter #13 start at 60:19.000
13/03/2007 01:48:31 info Chapter #12 start at 55:8.440
13/03/2007 01:44:36 info Chapter #11 start at 50:28.160
13/03/2007 01:40:09 info Chapter #10 start at 45:8.700
13/03/2007 01:36:01 info Chapter #9 start at 40:12.420
13/03/2007 01:31:45 info Chapter #8 start at 35:12.120
13/03/2007 01:27:25 info Chapter #7 start at 30:11.820
13/03/2007 01:22:58 info Chapter #6 start at 25:11.520
13/03/2007 01:18:41 info Chapter #5 start at 20:11.220
13/03/2007 01:14:14 info Chapter #4 start at 15:1.160
13/03/2007 01:09:53 info Chapter #3 start at 10:0.860
13/03/2007 01:05:34 info Chapter #2 start at 5:0.560
13/03/2007 01:01:18 info Stream #1 Sync. delay : 0.00 ms
13/03/2007 01:01:18 info Stream #0 Sync. delay : 0.00 ms
13/03/2007 01:01:18 info Output Stream#1 - Audio: ac3, 48000 Hz, stereo, 192 kb/s, no automatic gain control
13/03/2007 01:01:18 info Output Stream#0 - Video: mpeg2video, yuv420p, 720x576, 1001/24000, q=1-31, 5356 kb/s
13/03/2007 01:01:18 info Video Stream #0 Pulldown : 23.976 -> 25.00 Fps
13/03/2007 01:01:18 info Video source original frame rate: 23.98
13/03/2007 01:01:18 info PAL 25 FPS output format set by user
13/03/2007 01:01:18 info Fullscreen (4:3) set automatically
13/03/2007 01:01:18 info Video bitrate 0/5356/8808 Kbps (min/avg/max)
13/03/2007 01:01:18 info Converting "C:\Program Files\BitLord\Downloads\Dark.Night.Of.The.Scarecro w.Uncut\Dark.Night.Of.The.Scarecrow.Uncut.avi"
13/03/2007 01:01:18 info ----------------Title #1----------------
13/03/2007 01:01:18 info Project size 4.3 Gb. (128 Mb. audio - 3.49 Gb. video - 699 Mb. originals)
13/03/2007 01:01:18 info Stream #1 - Audio: mp3, 24000 Hz, stereo, 64 kb/s
13/03/2007 01:01:18 info Stream #0 - Video: mpeg4, yuv420p, 576x416, 911/21845
13/03/2007 01:01:18 info 2 Stream(s) found - est. duration 01:31:29.865
13/03/2007 01:01:18 info Opening file "C:\Program Files\BitLord\Downloads\Dark.Night.Of.The.Scarecro w.Uncut\Dark.Night.Of.The.Scarecrow.Uncut.avi"
13/03/2007 01:01:14 info [ ] Don't fix audio gaps
13/03/2007 01:01:14 info [X] Engine Log
13/03/2007 01:01:14 info Encoder quality: 100%
13/03/2007 01:01:14 info --------------Encoding begin--------------
13/03/2007 01:01:14 info --------------Menu settings end--------------
13/03/2007 01:01:14 info [X] Sequential playback
13/03/2007 01:01:14 info [ ] Loop playback
13/03/2007 01:01:14 info [ ] Auto start playback
13/03/2007 01:01:14 info [X] Menu
13/03/2007 01:01:14 info --------------Menu settings begin--------------
13/03/2007 01:01:14 info --------------Default burn settings end--------------
13/03/2007 01:01:14 info Default speed selected: 4x
13/03/2007 01:01:14 info Compatible media types : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD-RW RO, DVDRAM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DL DVD+R, DL DVD-R
13/03/2007 01:01:14 info New Drive selected : 0:1:0 - SONY DVD RW DW-G120A MYS2 [E] (Ide)
13/03/2007 01:01:14 info [ ] Delete files after burn complete
13/03/2007 01:01:14 info [X] Don't eject after burn complete
13/03/2007 01:01:14 info [ ] Prefer SAO for DVD-R
13/03/2007 01:01:14 info [X] Include originals
13/03/2007 01:01:14 info [ ] Burn result to DVD
13/03/2007 01:01:14 info --------------Default burn settings begin--------------
13/03/2007 01:00:43 info User default language : 2057 (0x0809h) - English (United Kingdom)
13/03/2007 01:00:43 info System default language : 2057 (0x0809h) - English (United Kingdom)
13/03/2007 01:00:43 info Version 2.1.14.223
13/03/2007 01:00:43 info ExeName : "C:\Program Files\vso\ConvertXtoDVD\ConvertXtoDvd.exe"
13/03/2007 01:00:43 info OS : Microsoft Windows XP Personal Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
13/03/2007 01:00:43 info ******************** Report session started ********************

[theewizard]

if you have been running the upgrade for a while with NO problems, it is likely somrhting else caused the problem or curruption.

did you try a system restore, to a previous date when things were working well,

as for cleanup, ( only do this if uninstall ) use registry edit 'regedit' and search for convertxdvd,

you will get multiple entries

if the entry data shows a location and file name then make a note of it so you can delete it

after you have removed the files the entries point to

go back thru the registry again and remove the registry KEYS/entries

most likely you will be better off leaving this step to somebody more at ease and experienced

I think the first thing is to try a restore to a date when things were working

have you installed anything since the last time it worked and the present when it started messing up

[guns1inger]

Can you burn with other software (imgburn, for example) ?
Have you changed media recently ?

(Great film, BTW)

[foxbox]

Right I've done a System Restore back to three days ago, before I had any problems at all with my newer version of ConvertXtoDVD. Note: I hadn't recently made any changes to my computer or its programs, but be aware I did have some problems with DVDShrink, DVDDecrypter and ImgBurn copying a disc just yesterday, and it may not just be coincidence that this is when ConvertXtoDVD had begun playing up. There is obviously something not right about this (homemade using DVD recorder) disc since all three of those DVD copiers came back with errors and unable to continue their burn. Perhaps with the writer being stopped by the software mid-burn, something has been affected as a result? (I will check the offending disc when I attempt to finally copy it with my DVD player & recorder). I have not recently changed media, I always use Sony (or occasionally Maxcell) DVD-R.

After System Restore, I've just burned an encoded film successfully, which had failed last night.

Next I will encode and burn a random film from my hard drive and report the results, before I tackle the audio sync-corrected film again which first showed burning problems in ConvertXtoDVD (Night of the Lepus - perhaps my DVD burner has an aversion to giant, killer rabbits).

(Dark Night of The Scarecrow... yes I remember it vaguely from TV years ago, and looking forward to seeing it again!)

[foxbox]

The AVI which first highlighted burning problems in ConvertXtoDVD has now burnt successfully.

Thanks for your suggestions, I didn't find what had caused the problem so I will keep an open mind.

Last few questions:-

I now leave my AVI conversions in the NTSC or PAL format they originated from. Will this eliminate 'dropped frames' and 'duplicated frames', and do I have any control over applying 'pulldown' in ConvertXtoDVD, or is this an automatic process I do not have to concern myself with?

Should I 'add original files to DVD, if possible?' (can't find a good enough description of what this is).

I'm on a quest to obtain the best possible converstions and burns from my downloads, using this software. Do I appear to have everything set correctly now?

Thanks for your input once again.

[guns1inger]

Leaving setting on Auto will reduce the incidents of dropped and duplicated frames. It depends on the quality of the source as to what will happen. Many avi files do not maintain constant framerate when working in fractions, so when using NTSC source, don't be surprised if you see a few duplicated and dropped frames, however these would be in the 10's, not 100's. Pulldown is automatically applied when converting 23.976 fps source for 29.970 fps playback.

Add Original Files copies the source files to the DVD as well. If you need to keep the avi files with the DVD then you can use this to do so, however it comes at a cost. The space required will be deducted from the overall space, which means less for your movie, which means lower bitrate and probably lower quality. Personally, I don't do it.

Given there are very few options, you seem to have most of them covered. If you really want to get the best you can from your encodes, the time has come to learn avisynth, how to filter, and how to set up a real encoder.

[foxbox]

Thanks for that - from examining my logs, it seems adding the original files indeed comes with a price of the software reducing the amount of disc space afforded to the actual video. No more! :O

I think you are right about progressing to AVISYNTH, which I will once I have the time to learn it. In the meantime, I hope to make the best possible conversions I can with ConvertXtoDVD set in the correct way.

One last one for you, which has just come to light:-

I checked a converted DVD in my standalone player earlier, and to my horror the sound appears (ever so slightly) out of sync. As with all my conversions, I religiously check each AVI file in various places to see if the sound needs syching in AVIMUX GUI before I convert.

I confirmed this film was in sync as AVI, and having checked the resulting DVD on my computer, the sound is also in sync! But on two different standalone players, the sound comes in just a little bit late (I have eyes like a hawk when it comes to sound synching, it's one of my pet hates when it's out).

Any thoughts? I checked the sticky thread above about sound going out upon burning, and duly checked this file in GSpot - result: Codec 0x2000 (Dolby AC3) AC3 CBR - codecs installed. So it isn't a VBR encode. I was going to ask if I need to do something to my codecs, but every time I have checked they all seem present, correct and up to date (could codecs be a problem in a case like this?).

The picture in the film both as AVI and DVD is a bit 'blurry', which must be something to do with the original upload (it's a torrent file). I checked another recent DVD I made from the same uploader and the sound is perfect, though interestingly this one does not have that 'blurred' look. Finally, the film is one of two seperate AVI files on the disc, playing non-sequentially, but then that is also the case with the other disc that plays just fine.

My log, with the out-of-synch disc most recent, perfect one is earlier:-

15/03/2007 21:08:42 info ********** Report session closed ***********
15/03/2007 21:08:41 info Media removed. Burning layer not ready to write
15/03/2007 20:32:33 info Finalization Time 00:00:30 - Total completion time 00:10:33
15/03/2007 20:32:03 info Write finished in 00:10:03 - Finalization start here. Avg. burn rate 6.06
15/03/2007 20:22:37 info Lead-in burning time (mS) 36839
15/03/2007 20:22:00 info Write started 2247680 sectors to write
15/03/2007 20:22:00 info Init success: DVD-R packet writing
15/03/2007 20:22:00 info Writing speed requested x6.0, effective x6.0
15/03/2007 20:21:59 info Available write speed: 16x, 12x, 8x, 6x
15/03/2007 20:21:59 info Media ID: SONY16D1
15/03/2007 20:21:59 info Media type: DVD-R
15/03/2007 20:21:59 info Unspecified Mode
15/03/2007 20:21:59 info Scanned files #12, folder #2 - total size 4602120192 b. (4.29 Gb.)
15/03/2007 20:21:59 info Inserted media type : DVD-R
15/03/2007 20:21:59 info Write started
15/03/2007 20:21:58 info --------------Encoding end--------------
15/03/2007 20:21:58 info Media name: "THE COMIC STRIP PRESENTS"
15/03/2007 20:21:58 info Burned folder: "C:\Documents and Settings\Richard\My Documents\ConvertXtoDVD\comic strip presents -ep04- bad news tour\"
15/03/2007 20:21:43 info New media inserted. Burning layer is ready to write
15/03/2007 20:21:41 info Compatible media types : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD-RW RO, DVDRAM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DL DVD+R, DL DVD-R
15/03/2007 20:21:41 info New Drive selected : 0:1:0 - SONY DVD RW DW-G120A MYS2 [E] (Ide)
15/03/2007 20:21:41 info Total size in built folder 4388 Mb., Target size DVD5 4400 Mb., Occupation 99.75%
15/03/2007 20:21:41 info Conversion completed in 01:10:09
15/03/2007 20:21:29 info ------------Converting Menu--------------
15/03/2007 20:21:29 info Generated duration 3055.92 sec., expected 3055.96 sec.
15/03/2007 20:20:49 info Chapter #11 start at 50:0.040
15/03/2007 20:16:30 info Chapter #10 start at 45:0.000
15/03/2007 20:12:03 info Chapter #9 start at 40:0.120
15/03/2007 20:07:38 info Chapter #8 start at 35:0.080
15/03/2007 20:03:08 info Chapter #7 start at 30:0.040
15/03/2007 19:58:48 info Chapter #6 start at 24:59.680
15/03/2007 19:54:28 info Chapter #5 start at 19:59.640
15/03/2007 19:50:13 info Chapter #4 start at 15:0.120
15/03/2007 19:46:03 info Chapter #3 start at 10:0.080
15/03/2007 19:41:55 info Chapter #2 start at 5:0.040
15/03/2007 19:37:32 info Stream #1 Sync. delay : 0.00 ms
15/03/2007 19:37:32 info Stream #0 Sync. delay : 0.00 ms
15/03/2007 19:37:32 info Output Stream#0 - Video: mpeg2video, yuv420p, 720x576, 1/25, q=1-31, 7345 kb/s
15/03/2007 19:37:32 info Video Stream #0 framerate : 25.00 Fps (source 25.00 Fps), no pulldown
15/03/2007 19:37:32 info Padded source image : Left 0, Top 16, Right 0, Bottom 16
15/03/2007 19:37:30 info No pulldown: Frame duplication/removal will be used.
15/03/2007 19:37:30 info Video source original frame rate: 25.00
15/03/2007 19:37:30 info PAL 25 FPS output format set automatically
15/03/2007 19:37:30 info Fullscreen (4:3) set automatically
15/03/2007 19:37:30 info Video bitrate 0/7345/8808 Kbps (min/avg/max)
15/03/2007 19:37:30 info Converting "C:\Program Files\BitLord\Downloads\comic strip presents -ep18- more bad news.avi"
15/03/2007 19:37:30 info ----------------Title #2----------------
15/03/2007 19:37:30 info Generated duration 1818.16 sec., expected 1818.20 sec.
15/03/2007 19:37:30 warning 10 frames duplicated
15/03/2007 19:37:18 info Chapter #7 start at 29:59.840
15/03/2007 19:33:15 info Chapter #6 start at 24:59.840
15/03/2007 19:28:58 info Chapter #5 start at 19:59.800
15/03/2007 19:24:42 info Chapter #4 start at 14:59.920
15/03/2007 19:20:20 info Chapter #3 start at 9:59.880
15/03/2007 19:15:57 info Chapter #2 start at 4:59.840
15/03/2007 19:11:32 info Stream #1 Sync. delay : 0.00 ms
15/03/2007 19:11:32 info Stream #0 Sync. delay : 0.00 ms
15/03/2007 19:11:32 info Output Stream#0 - Video: mpeg2video, yuv420p, 720x576, 1/25, q=1-31, 7252 kb/s
15/03/2007 19:11:32 info Video Stream #0 framerate : 25.00 Fps (source 25.00 Fps), no pulldown
15/03/2007 19:11:32 info Padded source image : Left 16, Top 0, Right 16, Bottom 0
15/03/2007 19:11:32 info No pulldown: Frame duplication/removal will be used.
15/03/2007 19:11:32 info Video source original frame rate: 25.00
15/03/2007 19:11:32 info PAL 25 FPS output format set automatically
15/03/2007 19:11:32 info Fullscreen (4:3) set automatically
15/03/2007 19:11:31 info Video bitrate 0/7252/8808 Kbps (min/avg/max)
15/03/2007 19:11:31 info Converting "C:\Program Files\BitLord\Downloads\comic strip presents -ep04- bad news tour.AVI"
15/03/2007 19:11:31 info ----------------Title #1----------------
15/03/2007 19:11:31 info Project size 4.3 Gb. (114 Mb. audio - 4.19 Gb. video)
15/03/2007 19:11:31 info Stream #1 - Audio: ac3, 48000 Hz, stereo, 192 kb/s
15/03/2007 19:11:31 info Stream #0 - Video: mpeg4, yuv420p, 544x384, 1/25
15/03/2007 19:11:31 info 2 Stream(s) found - est. duration 00:50:55.960
15/03/2007 19:11:31 info Opening file "C:\Program Files\BitLord\Downloads\comic strip presents -ep18- more bad news.avi"
15/03/2007 19:11:31 info Stream #1 - Audio: ac3, 48000 Hz, stereo, 192 kb/s
15/03/2007 19:11:31 info Stream #0 - Video: mpeg4, yuv420p, 720x576, 1/25
15/03/2007 19:11:31 info 2 Stream(s) found - est. duration 00:30:18.200
15/03/2007 19:11:31 info Opening file "C:\Program Files\BitLord\Downloads\comic strip presents -ep04- bad news tour.AVI"
15/03/2007 19:11:29 info New media inserted. Burning layer is ready to write
15/03/2007 19:11:29 info [ ] Don't fix audio gaps
15/03/2007 19:11:29 info [ ] Engine Log
15/03/2007 19:11:29 info Encoder quality: 100%
15/03/2007 19:11:29 info --------------Encoding begin--------------
15/03/2007 19:11:29 info --------------Menu settings end--------------
15/03/2007 19:11:29 info [X] Sequential playback
15/03/2007 19:11:29 info [ ] Loop playback
15/03/2007 19:11:29 info [ ] Auto start playback
15/03/2007 19:11:29 info [X] Menu
15/03/2007 19:11:29 info --------------Menu settings begin--------------
15/03/2007 19:11:29 info --------------Default burn settings end--------------
15/03/2007 19:11:29 info Default speed selected: 4x
15/03/2007 19:11:29 info Compatible media types : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD-RW RO, DVDRAM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DL DVD+R, DL DVD-R
15/03/2007 19:11:29 info New Drive selected : 0:1:0 - SONY DVD RW DW-G120A MYS2 [E] (Ide)
15/03/2007 19:11:29 info [ ] Delete files after burn complete
15/03/2007 19:11:29 info [X] Don't eject after burn complete
15/03/2007 19:11:29 info [ ] Prefer SAO for DVD-R
15/03/2007 19:11:29 info [ ] Include originals
15/03/2007 19:11:29 info [X] Burn result to DVD
15/03/2007 19:11:29 info --------------Default burn settings begin--------------
15/03/2007 19:11:23 info New media inserted. Burning layer is ready to write
15/03/2007 19:08:59 info User default language : 2057 (0x0809h) - English (United Kingdom)
15/03/2007 19:08:59 info System default language : 2057 (0x0809h) - English (United Kingdom)
15/03/2007 19:08:59 info Version 2.1.14.223
15/03/2007 19:08:59 info ExeName : "C:\Program Files\vso\ConvertXtoDVD\ConvertXtoDvd.exe"
15/03/2007 19:08:59 info OS : Microsoft Windows XP Personal Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
15/03/2007 19:08:58 info ******************** Report session started ********************


15/03/2007 16:50:18 info ********** Report session closed ***********
15/03/2007 16:50:17 info Media removed. Burning layer not ready to write
15/03/2007 15:31:18 info Finalization Time 00:00:31 - Total completion time 00:10:35
15/03/2007 15:30:47 info Write finished in 00:10:03 - Finalization start here. Avg. burn rate 6.06
15/03/2007 15:21:20 info Lead-in burning time (mS) 37527
15/03/2007 15:20:43 info Write started 2252224 sectors to write
15/03/2007 15:20:43 info Init success: DVD-R packet writing
15/03/2007 15:20:43 info Writing speed requested x6.0, effective x6.0
15/03/2007 15:20:42 info Available write speed: 16x, 12x, 8x, 6x
15/03/2007 15:20:42 info Media ID: SONY16D1
15/03/2007 15:20:42 info Media type: DVD-R
15/03/2007 15:20:42 info Unspecified Mode
15/03/2007 15:20:42 info Scanned files #13, folder #2 - total size 4611446784 b. (4.29 Gb.)
15/03/2007 15:20:42 info Inserted media type : DVD-R
15/03/2007 15:20:42 info Write started
15/03/2007 15:20:41 info --------------Encoding end--------------
15/03/2007 15:20:41 info Media name: "THE COMIC STRIP PRESENTS"
15/03/2007 15:20:41 info Burned folder: "C:\Documents and Settings\Richard\My Documents\ConvertXtoDVD\comic strip presents -ep20- the yob\"
15/03/2007 15:20:26 info New media inserted. Burning layer is ready to write
15/03/2007 15:20:24 info Compatible media types : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD-RW RO, DVDRAM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DL DVD+R, DL DVD-R
15/03/2007 15:20:24 info New Drive selected : 0:1:0 - SONY DVD RW DW-G120A MYS2 [E] (Ide)
15/03/2007 15:20:24 info Total size in built folder 4397 Mb., Target size DVD5 4400 Mb., Occupation 99.95%
15/03/2007 15:20:24 info Conversion completed in 01:27:23
15/03/2007 15:20:14 info ------------Converting Menu--------------
15/03/2007 15:20:14 info Generated duration 3195.92 sec., expected 3195.96 sec.
15/03/2007 15:17:49 info Chapter #11 start at 49:59.840
15/03/2007 15:14:01 info Chapter #10 start at 44:59.720
15/03/2007 15:10:09 info Chapter #9 start at 39:59.680
15/03/2007 15:06:21 info Chapter #8 start at 35:0.080
15/03/2007 15:02:32 info Chapter #7 start at 30:0.040
15/03/2007 14:58:49 info Chapter #6 start at 24:59.920
15/03/2007 14:55:02 info Chapter #5 start at 19:59.880
15/03/2007 14:51:20 info Chapter #4 start at 14:59.840
15/03/2007 14:47:34 info Chapter #3 start at 9:59.800
15/03/2007 14:43:44 info Chapter #2 start at 4:59.960
15/03/2007 14:39:57 info Stream #1 Sync. delay : 0.00 ms
15/03/2007 14:39:57 info Stream #0 Sync. delay : 0.00 ms
15/03/2007 14:39:57 info Output Stream#0 - Video: mpeg2video, yuv420p, 720x576, 1/25, q=1-31, 5418 kb/s
15/03/2007 14:39:57 info Video Stream #0 framerate : 25.00 Fps (source 25.00 Fps), no pulldown
15/03/2007 14:39:56 info No pulldown: Frame duplication/removal will be used.
15/03/2007 14:39:56 info Video source original frame rate: 25.00
15/03/2007 14:39:56 info PAL 25 FPS output format set automatically
15/03/2007 14:39:56 info Fullscreen (4:3) set automatically
15/03/2007 14:39:56 info Video bitrate 0/5418/8808 Kbps (min/avg/max)
15/03/2007 14:39:56 info Converting "C:\Program Files\BitLord\Downloads\comic strip presents -ep21- didnt you kill my brother.avi"
15/03/2007 14:39:56 info ----------------Title #2----------------
15/03/2007 14:39:56 info Generated duration 3450.92 sec., expected 3450.96 sec.
15/03/2007 14:38:12 info Chapter #12 start at 54:59.720
15/03/2007 14:34:08 info Chapter #11 start at 49:59.680
15/03/2007 14:29:58 info Chapter #10 start at 44:59.880
15/03/2007 14:25:53 info Chapter #9 start at 39:59.840
15/03/2007 14:21:50 info Chapter #8 start at 35:0.080
15/03/2007 14:17:44 info Chapter #7 start at 30:0.040
15/03/2007 14:13:40 info Chapter #6 start at 24:59.880
15/03/2007 14:09:35 info Chapter #5 start at 20:0.000
15/03/2007 14:05:28 info Chapter #4 start at 14:59.960
15/03/2007 14:01:17 info Chapter #3 start at 9:59.920
15/03/2007 13:57:09 info Chapter #2 start at 5:0.040
15/03/2007 13:53:01 info Stream #1 Sync. delay : 0.00 ms
15/03/2007 13:53:01 info Stream #0 Sync. delay : 0.00 ms
15/03/2007 13:53:01 info Output Stream#0 - Video: mpeg2video, yuv420p, 720x576, 1/25, q=1-31, 5257 kb/s
15/03/2007 13:53:01 info Video Stream #0 framerate : 25.00 Fps (source 25.00 Fps), no pulldown
15/03/2007 13:53:01 info No pulldown: Frame duplication/removal will be used.
15/03/2007 13:53:01 info Video source original frame rate: 25.00
15/03/2007 13:53:01 info PAL 25 FPS output format set automatically
15/03/2007 13:53:01 info Fullscreen (4:3) set automatically
15/03/2007 13:53:01 info Video bitrate 0/5257/8808 Kbps (min/avg/max)
15/03/2007 13:53:01 info Converting "C:\Program Files\BitLord\Downloads\comic strip presents -ep20- the yob.avi"
15/03/2007 13:53:01 info ----------------Title #1----------------
15/03/2007 13:53:01 info Project size 4.3 Gb. (155 Mb. audio - 4.15 Gb. video)
15/03/2007 13:53:01 info Stream #1 - Audio: ac3, 48000 Hz, stereo, 192 kb/s
15/03/2007 13:53:01 info Stream #0 - Video: mpeg4, yuv420p, 528x384, 1/25
15/03/2007 13:53:01 info 2 Stream(s) found - est. duration 00:53:15.960
15/03/2007 13:53:01 info Opening file "C:\Program Files\BitLord\Downloads\comic strip presents -ep21- didnt you kill my brother.avi"
15/03/2007 13:53:01 info Stream #1 - Audio: ac3, 48000 Hz, stereo, 192 kb/s
15/03/2007 13:53:01 info Stream #0 - Video: mpeg4, yuv420p, 512x368, 1/25
15/03/2007 13:53:01 info 2 Stream(s) found - est. duration 00:57:30.960
15/03/2007 13:53:01 info Opening file "C:\Program Files\BitLord\Downloads\comic strip presents -ep20- the yob.avi"
15/03/2007 13:53:00 info [ ] Don't fix audio gaps
15/03/2007 13:53:00 info [ ] Engine Log
15/03/2007 13:53:00 info Encoder quality: 100%
15/03/2007 13:53:00 info --------------Encoding begin--------------
15/03/2007 13:53:00 info --------------Menu settings end--------------
15/03/2007 13:53:00 info [X] Sequential playback
15/03/2007 13:53:00 info [ ] Loop playback
15/03/2007 13:53:00 info [ ] Auto start playback
15/03/2007 13:53:00 info [X] Menu
15/03/2007 13:53:00 info --------------Menu settings begin--------------
15/03/2007 13:53:00 info --------------Default burn settings end--------------
15/03/2007 13:53:00 info Default speed selected: 4x
15/03/2007 13:53:00 info Compatible media types : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD-RW RO, DVDRAM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DL DVD+R, DL DVD-R
15/03/2007 13:53:00 info New Drive selected : 0:1:0 - SONY DVD RW DW-G120A MYS2 [E] (Ide)
15/03/2007 13:53:00 info [ ] Delete files after burn complete
15/03/2007 13:53:00 info [X] Don't eject after burn complete
15/03/2007 13:53:00 info [ ] Prefer SAO for DVD-R
15/03/2007 13:53:00 info [ ] Include originals
15/03/2007 13:53:00 info [X] Burn result to DVD
15/03/2007 13:53:00 info --------------Default burn settings begin--------------
15/03/2007 13:50:00 info New media inserted. Burning layer is ready to write
15/03/2007 13:46:17 info User default language : 2057 (0x0809h) - English (United Kingdom)
15/03/2007 13:46:17 info System default language : 2057 (0x0809h) - English (United Kingdom)
15/03/2007 13:46:17 info Version 2.1.14.223
15/03/2007 13:46:17 info ExeName : "C:\Program Files\vso\ConvertXtoDVD\ConvertXtoDvd.exe"
15/03/2007 13:46:17 info OS : Microsoft Windows XP Personal Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
15/03/2007 13:46:17 info ******************** Report session started ********************

[guns1inger]

You are using an average encoder on average source, which also has to be resized up to DVD resolution. Expect it to be less than DVD quality.

If you are having sync issues on only some players, I would look at media compatability first.

[foxbox]

I'm aware of the wide variation in quality from uploaders, and I'm more than happy to accept battered or poorly encoded downloads if that is all that's available.

But since I'm prepared to put the work in to fix the things that the uploaders havent - i.e. sound synching - and have my software and hardware set up correctly, I'm expecting positive results from my discs.

Apart from when I used to use the dreaded Nero to convert my AVIs, I haven't had a single problem with any other burns turning out to be unsynched and haven't changed my media. It's unlikely that two different brand standalone players would show the same symptoms, I guess there just may be something odd within this file. I'll keep an eye on future burns!

Cheers