tmpgenc problem

[taurusthebull]

i wanted to know why tmpgenc (v12i and v2.58) won`t reconize mpeg2 files. it converts them just fine. it also detects avi, mpeg1 etc, but not mpeg2.

[banjazzer]

From 2.57 on things changed:

Note for Specification Change in TMPGEnc 2.57
[] When opening MPEG file with TMPGEnc
Because current version of TMPGEnc does not have own MPEG-2 decoder feature, it relies on other MPEG-2 decoders installed onto Windows system through Microsoft DirectShow to read MPEG-2 file.

Although Microsoft DirectShow does not support playbacking MPEG-2 file as default, by installing software DVD player etc., it is possible to playback MPEG-2 file. Microsoft Although DirectShow has such structure that additional component of DirectShow extends capabilities to read/playback other formats, however this is totally depending on software installed in your system, and it may be sometime unstable because of compatibility or conflict between such additional components, thus, we are not officially support/warrant the feature to read movie file Microsoft DirectShow.
The meaning of movie file is, AVI(Type1 DV format), .mpg(MPEG-1/2) .asf .wmv .mov in this case.

Although there are so many MPEG-2 decoder which can be installed onto Microsoft DirectShow. Not all of them can be worked for TMPGEnc. There are several decoder which is;
- not stable, as a result TMPGEnc looks like unstable in previous version.
- not allow other application to use the module, as a result, TMPGEnc can not read movie file.

TMPGEnc 2.57 reads MPEG-2 files only with specific official commercial legal MPEG-2 decoders made by CyberLink, Ligos and, Sony so that TMPGEnc reads MPEG-2 files most appropriate way by operating these decoders directly from TMPGEnc.
In this way, it improves the stabilities to read files, but only if one of these 3 decoders installed in your system. Other decoders can not be controlled by TMPGEnc.

[Fozzee]

Hi
I still cant open mpeg2.
I have TMPEnc 2.58 plus and PowerDVD4!!!! Both full registered versions.
Help

Fozzee

[nandi_nokuri]

I had the same problem and I multiplexed it to SVCD(VR). Also check forums on changing pluggin setttings Direct Show and the VfPA(?) plugin

[Fozzee]

Hi
When i first installed TMPGEnc and PowerDVD I never had this problem.
I used to have this problem when using the newer patch for powerDVD when I changed to an older patch it was fine. Now even with the old patch it won't open mpeg2.
I have reinstalled both programs even tried earlier versionsof TMPGEnc still no success please help.

Fozzee

[nandi_nokuri]

Do you have the newer version of Tmpeg ? And in any of them have you changed the enviromental setting (i.e. priority settings)

[Tivo Homer]

My suggestions:

1. Try disabling the LIGOS VFP. I've read notes that 2.58 has issues with it. Exit / Restart the program.
2. In the VFP Plugin Screen, Right Click and choose "Reset to recommended settings"

Good Luck.

Tivo Homer