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Posted by Oldus Fartus on 09/26/06 12:00
ÐïÅßö¥ø§© wrote:
> Oldus Fartus wrote:
>> ÐïÅßö¥ø§© wrote:
>>> Jukka Aho wrote:
>>>> ÐïÅßö¥ø§© wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> A family member got a company to put 3 VHS tapes onto a DVD but it
>>>>> won't play on their player. This leads me to believe it's a VCD not
>>>>> a DVD.
>>>>
>>>> Some (old) players don't read DVD-R discs. Some others don't read
>>>> DVD+R discs. So it could also be the media.
>>>>
>>>>> Is there a way I can tell if it's in VCD format? Like by
>>>>> opening it on the computer or something?
>>>>
>>>> Open it on a computer and check the properties. DVDs have (at least)
>>>> 4 GB on them. CDs have less than 700 MB.
>>>>
>>>> The filenames will also reveal the format of the disc. DVDs have a
>>>> folder called "VIDEO_TS", and "*.IFO", "*.BUP", and "*.VOB" files in
>>>> it. VCDs have folders like "VCD", "MPEGAV", and "SEGMENT".
>>>>
>>>
>>> Outstanding info Jukka thank you so much. The disc had over 4.3 gigs
>>> as well as a Video_RM and Video_TS folders with IFO, BUP, and VOB
>>> files in them so I guess it is in DVD format. They used special
>>> company DVD's that don't state if they are in + or - format so I'll
>>> look further into that. Once again thanks a million!
>>
>> That explains a fair bit then. If it has a Video_RM folder it was
>> recorded on a set top recorder so is probably in VR mode which does
>> give problems in some older players.
>>
>> If you have a DVD burner and Nero, it is a fairly easy process to make
>> a "proper" DVD from it.
>>
> Can you explain what this set top recorder is and what VR mode is? I do
> have a DVD burner and Nero. Can you explain how to make a proper DVD
> from this? Would simply making a DVD copy using Nero make it right or
> do I have to tweak it somehow?
A set top recorder is basically the DVD equivalent to the old VCR, and
generally record in VR format, which although normally playable in stand
alone players, may sometimes cause a few problems.
To convert I generally use Nero Vision express. Choose Make Your Own
DVD-Video.
At the next screen choose Add Video Files and in the window which opens
navigate to the DVD holding your movies.
Open the Video_TS folder on the DVD and select all the VOB files except
for the VIDEO_TS.VOB, click on OPEN. (Ignore the BUP and IFO files.)
Nero will take some time, but eventually you will end up with your
titles showing in the Content window.
Click on Next, then follow your preferences in making a basic menu, or
choose to not have a menu, click Next again and follow your nose. All
the instructions are clearly shown.
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Cheers
Oldus Fartus
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