am i missing something??

[joystik75]

Ok, i've ripped the dvd files using Smartripper. I've converted the main movie files to avi. then i cut the avi files in half using Virtualdub. Then I converted the avi files to mpeg using TMPGEnc. Next I burned the mpeg file to cdrw and cdr using Nero. vcd plays fine on pc. but my home dvd player (Konka KD-1800UI) refuses to play it, even though it is supposed to support vcd and svcd. if i've missed a step here somewhere someone clue me in. I've printed and read and followed instructions from about a half dozen tutorials. The cd's i've tried so far are Memorex cdr and cdrw and Imation cdrw. Is it my processing, the dvd player or the cd's i'm using??

[0 kewl]

If you post more details on how did you encode your files then you might get some help:

What was the framerate of the original AVI?
What template did you use?
Was it Mpeg1 or Mpeg 2 (VCD or SVCD)?
Have you tried burning them at a slower speed?

[resnullius]

memorex cds are often problematic when trying to use as vcd or svcd. i can't say for imation as i've never used them i often use gigastorage cds (you should be able to get them at best buy or if in canada at futureshop) they seem to have a good compatibility rate. if you can't find those try some cheap generic cds they often have a nice compatibility rate.
hope that helps

[joystik75]

where do i look to find the bitrate of the original avi? when i went to convert, the bitrate calculator recommended 1572 kbps, which seemed high to me but i went with that. template used was videocd(ntsc) mcf
mpeg 1 vcd
burn rate was 4X
any other info i can provide which may help?

[0 kewl]

I think even this info is enough - it seems like you encoded your VCD with 1572 kbps which isn't VCD standard (1150) effectively making an XVCD (non-standard VCD) - these aren't by far as compatible with DVD players as VCDs are. Try encoding without adjusting the bitrate (keeping it as template recommends - 1150 for VCD).

[joystik75]

i'll give it a go. i appreciate the prompt replies and helpful info. thanks.