Same Codecs but cant be played on the same divx player

[weeleong87]

I got the same codec for video which is XVID & Audio which is mpga for 2 video files. However, only 1 is able to play on the player. What other factors can affect this? Any programs i can d/l to check the spec of each video file

[NormaJ]

Gspot will tell you the difference between them.

Cheers

[somebodeez]

If the file was encoded using QPEL or XviD GMC, that frequently hampers playback on stand alone players.
Also, some players have issues with custom XviDs. MPEG4 Modifier (.NET Framework 2.0 is required) can tell you if your XviDs were encoded using custom Quant type.

Another issue with XviDs is that some players can't play the file back if it's encoded with over 2000 kbps or for both DivX and Xvid - if the resolution is too large.

If this is the case the file will have to be reencoded for stand alone friendliness.

What player do you have?

[weeleong87]

My Player is JVC XV NB340B. So what programs I can use to reencode?

[somebodeez]

I like to use VDubMod.

I did a search for your player but couldn't find any info on it and you didn't say what GSpot or MPEG4 Modifier told you but this is what I do -

If you're sure the file needs to be reencoded to get rid of QPEL and/or GMC:

Open your file in GSpot
Take note of the bitrate (kbps)
Close GSpot
Open your file in VDubMod.
If you get a box popping up asking you about "VBR audio stream detected blah blah blah", click "No".
Go to "Video". If it's not already selected, click "Full Processing Mode".
Still under "Video", click "Compression". Choose your codec (XviD or DivX). Make sure the codec's options are set to the "Home Theater Profile" for DivX or if using XviD, use whatever their stand alone friendly setting is.
Use the bitrate that Gspot listed.
Save the file w/a slightly different name and wait.

If the problem is that the bitrate is over 2000 kbps you'll need to use a lower bitrate.
If the resolution is too high, you'll need to change that to something lower.

Edit: If you have a Rewritable disc and if your player can play them, it can be very handy to test your reencodes

[weeleong87]

This are my GSPOT info[/img]

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[weeleong87]

This is the unplayable one. Sorry for the double post. I do not know how to post it in one post.

unplayable.bmp

[somebodeez]

Oops! Looking at your second screen shot - brb

Ok - there's the problem with your unplayable file. It has both GMC and QPEL.
For sure a reencode will be needed.

[somebodeez]

Just 1 last note - when you do your encodes since you have a stand alone player, always always use the home theater friendly profile settings in your codec.

[weeleong87]

Oh...Thanks a lot man! Really appreciate your help!

[somebodeez]

NP, you're very welcome