help with m2v/mp2 to DVD-R conversion...

[silentbob1999]

Okay, let me give you a little background to help since my question is a bit complex.

I've got a dishnetwork 7200 PVR receiver, I used "DishPlayer Video Extractor" to extract some recorded shows to my PCs hard drive. It extracts to separate audio/video files, m2v and mp2.

I want to burn them on a DVDR to be played in my DVD player.

However, I think there may be errors in the audio and/or video files. The reasons I think this are:
1) Sometimes when I am recording, interference or something will occur that will cause the picture to momentarily "blip" out. I know this isn't very scientific, but it tells me that this might cause an error in the resulting file.

2) This reasoning is a little more concrete. I loaded the two files into TMPGEnc to convert to a standard DVD formatted file. The conversion completed, however, when I was watching the converted file, if I tried to fast forward or rewind, the playback would freeze. If I let it play straight through, at approx the 5 min point, the video froze, but the audio continued to play (both of the original files seem to play all the way through)

My question is, since VirtualDub can't/doesn't handle MPEG2 files, what can I use to verify or repair my source files before I try to reencode them, or does anyone else have any suggestions to try to fix my problem?

Thanks for the help.

[ghoster]

well if they are m2v and mp2 files. just download ifoedit it will auther those files to dvd. then just burn with nero. you might need to encode your audio source if its not 48000 kps. as for ifoedit you mp2 file won't show up inless you click on all files, but it will play fine in your dvd player.....

[wulf109]

Ghoster is correct. I would change the file extension from mp2 to mpa,it assures compatibility. The audio must be 48000 for DVD.

[silentbob1999]

well, is there any way I can verify/fix the m2v file to ensure it isn't damaged?

I find it strange that TMPGEnc didn't deal well with re-encoding them.

Also, how do I determine if the mp2 audio source is 48000kps?

[ghoster]

well TMPGEnc you wil have to convert m2v file. TMPGEnc dosen't accept those files. as far as the audio portion just play it in windows media player winamp what ever you have that can play those..

[DJRumpy]

Use VCDGear and the MPEG to MPEG option. Select 'repair errors'. Also turn off the SPIT option under the OPTIONS button, or you'll end up with 15 of the little buggers when your done.

There is also an MPEGFIX tool found in the TOOLS section. It may also help.

You can also try using the CUT & EDIT section in TMPGenc under FILE | MPEG TOOLS. You dont' actually have to cut anything. Just give it a new filename, and select the correct input format (MPEG-2 VBR for instance), and click run. This will correct any buffer underrun errors in your MPEG.

Scan the MPEG for bitrate anomalies. A bitrate that exceeds the capabilities of your player can cause the symptoms you describe. There are a few software tools that can do this. Try the DVD in your PC. Does it also exhibit the same video cutout? Use your DVD options to turn on the Display for Bitrate. Watch it for excessive peaks.