TMPGEnc Encode Issue...

[Riker64]

I want to create an SVCD to view on my TV's set top DVD player. I capture in DV Type 1. I use Ulead VS 6.02 and the project settings say I am capturing TOP FIELD FIRST (Field A).

When I load the video file into TMPGEnc the settings come up as BOTTOM FIELD FIRST (Field B). Why is this? Do I need to change this setting manually? I am using TMPGEnc 2.58

FINALLY, is this correct? If I want to watch the SVCD on my TV, I need to have Interlaced ON in TMPGEnc? If I want to watch the SVCD on my PC I need to have Interlaced OFF in TMPGEnc?

TIA!

[Gazorgan]

SVCD is always interlaced. Your PC can deal with interlaced or non-interlaced. Your TV can't. Leave the Settings to Interlaced.

As far as field order, you have to tell TMPG which is which. By default it uses B first, but it sounds like your DV used A first. No problem, just change the setting in TMPG to match the source. Do a 5 minute test incode to see it it's jerky/stuttering; that's a common sign of wrong field order.

[neomaine]

Gazorgan.... Ooops. You need to say that the other way then backwards and then flip it around. (Sorry, just watched Willy Wonka the other day.)

1-SVCD is defined to accept EITHER interlaced (2 25(pal) or 30(ntsc)fps) fields, actually a half a frame, displayed one after the other (effectively 50 or 60fps), or, non-interlaced(progressive, one/both fields) at the same time. (Might not be 100% but closer than yours). Short form, a benefit of the SVCD standard over VCD is the ability to leave a source as interlaced. It is not a requirement.
2-Your PC monitor only displays non-interlaced. Displaying of an interlaced source is done by your software player. Try capturing an analog TV signal in native avi and play it back frame by frame and you'll see what I mean in movement scenes. The software players de-interlace it for you on the fly.
3-Your TV can display either an interlaced or a non-interlaced source. Most (if not all) analog signals are interlaced. Something to do with originally matching the frequency (50hz pal, 60hz ntsc ??) of the power grid. A progressive TV will display both fields at the same time giving the better picture quality.
4-If the field order is wrong you will most likely see the 'zagged lines' issue if watched frame by frame.

Sorry, your answer just seems to be opposite of everything I've heard (read) via this forum. I may be completely wrong on these items, however, I don't think I'm very far off. Perhaps someone has more short descriptions which may do a better job of the interlace/non-interlace. I'm sure a simple search may

Bottom line is, keep your SVCD interlaced if its meant to watch on TV and you have a software player (WinDVD, PowerDVD) that can handle the interlaced source. Otherwise, encode it non-interlaced.