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    Greetings
    Simple question:
    How do I know if an avi can be played on a dvd?
    I have an LG DR389 (supporting divx up to 5) but I am interested in the general answer to this problem.
    I avi files, some I can view in my dvd and some cannot be played.
    Why and what can I do (apart from converting to dvd format)
    thank you
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    General rule - DVD players that support AVI support a lowest common denominator form. There are exceptions, of course, but the safest route is to ensure that your AVI files

    1. Have no GMC set
    2. Have no QPel set
    3. Does not have a packed bitstream
    4. Do not have VBR MP3
    5. Are less than 2 GB in size
    6. Have a total bitrate lower than 3 mbps combined

    Again, there are exceptions to these rules. Some will handle some of these situations and not others. In all cases, mediainfo is your friend. Use the Tree view to compare settings in files that work against those that dont
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    A list of some Xvid/Divx features that can cause playback problems on DVD players is here:
    https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/290800-My-DivX-DVD-Player-can-t-play-my-avi-DivX-xvid-video

    A program such as GSpot could be helpful in determining if your problem AVI files have any of these features. Packed bit stream can be easily removed by the use of MPEG4Modifer without re-encoding but all other options can only be removed by re-encoding.
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    If a re-encode is needed, avirecomp does a fantastic job of making files compliant with a standalone divx player.
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  5. Try AviDemux. Make sure the settings in the preferences Automation Tab are all enabled. Load your .avi then save it after AviDemux has unpacked the bitstream, fixed the index etc.. Usually that's all I need to clean up an .avi. Of course a different player makes a difference but it's worth a try. If you need to reencode AviDemux 2.4 xvid one pass mode works fine. It has to be version 2.4 because in 2.5 they got rid of Ultra High motion search setting.
    Set number of Bframes to 0 and uncheck bvhq. I use one pass bitrate anywhere from 1500 to 2000 but the point is one pass saves lots of time without killing the quality on this particular encoder version.

    Other than that, it's faster just to convert to DVD esp. if you can use something multi-core like FAVC.... but of course you don't fit as much video on a disc.
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