Advice : How to best rip DVD for MVP playback

[mage_tiko]

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Guys,

I've had GBPVR and theee rev H2 MVPs for about 3 months, used almost exclusively for ripped DVD playback (I have a Tivo for other stuff).

I typically rip DVDs to SVCD specs (480x480/192 MP2 audio) using the transcode function of VLC. Works very well, maintains aspect, etc. etc.

BUT..

I just can't seem to get reliable fast-forward/rewind or skip, either with or without providing the skip duration via keypad: The audio always gets out of sync.

So, I could use some advice. I want my DVD rips to maintain audio sync when skipping ahead on the MVP. And, I'm flexible. If there is a better transcoding method than VLC, I'm all for it, provided it can rip straight from disc to mpg.

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[psycik]

Ha ha, I've been through this problem. I had the same issues, forwards and backwards skip would either kill the picture but the audio would carry on etc.

I thought that "standard" SVCD was about the best option - i also tried a VCD compliant mpeg but I'm sure that had the same problems.

I think I did have success with creating a stand SVCD using tmpgenc and have also had success with Nero digital. But mostly I;m converting AVI/DivX/Xvid to Mpg2.

Have you tried "converting" a DVD to a DVD compliant mpg file - using something like tmpgenc - much larger files though....

[pBS]

mencoder can do that...to mpeg2 file...and actually keep same quality as it doesn't have to touch the video at all..[keeping aspect etc.]
just use -ovc copy and -oac lavc -lavcopts acodec=mp2:etc,etc...
ultra fast too since not re-encoding video..
and you'll get PERFECT ff/rw as vlc doesn't make proper timelines at all.. mencoder and ffmpeg do...
i sure wish they'd fix the timeline issue in vlc...kinda cripples it for mpegs..
have you tried vlc's mpeg1,same resolution? [MVP can play mpeg1 also]
[may have good timelines,looks similar onscreen]
or you could use the dump function of mplayer...

[pBS]

have you tried XDVD from the wiki?

[SimonP]

mencoder can do that...to mpeg2 file...and actually keep same quality as it doesn't have to touch the video at all..[keeping aspect etc.]
just use -ovc copy and -oac lavc -lavcopts acodec=mp2:etc,etc...
ultra fast too since not re-encoding video..
and you'll get PERFECT ff/rw as vlc doesn't make proper timelines at all.. mencoder and ffmpeg do...

Could you point me/us in the direction of a Windows executable for mencoder please? It seems to be a Linux utility and I haven't a clue about compiling source code and stuff. A simple install and run version would be great!

Thanks.

[4zm4r3d02]

Could you point me/us in the direction of a Windows executable for mencoder please? It seems to be a Linux utility and I haven't a clue about compiling source code and stuff. A simple install and run version would be great!

Thanks.

http://www.mplayerhq.hu/design7/dload.html

[ltkafee]

mencoder can do that...to mpeg2 file...and actually keep same quality as it doesn't have to touch the video at all..[keeping aspect etc.]
just use -ovc copy and -oac lavc -lavcopts acodec=mp2:etc,etc...
ultra fast too since not re-encoding video..
and you'll get PERFECT ff/rw as vlc doesn't make proper timelines at all.. mencoder and ffmpeg do...
i sure wish they'd fix the timeline issue in vlc...kinda cripples it for mpegs..
have you tried vlc's mpeg1,same resolution? [MVP can play mpeg1 also]
[may have good timelines,looks similar onscreen]
or you could use the dump function of mplayer...

I've tried using mencoder to do that, but it seems that the default file-type for "-ovc copy" is an avi, not an mpeg2 as suggested. Can you help with where I've gone wrong in the mencoder command line:

mencoder dvd://1 -o "e:\Images\title1.mpg" -ovc copy -oac lavc -lavcopts acodec=mp2

Thanks!

[lajams]

I use the following process and it works well.

Step 1: Rip the DVD.

Step 2: Reauthor DVD down to the main movie.

Step 3: Strip and downmix the audio with DGIndex.

Step 4: Recode/Mux to MPEG2 with TMPGEnc (to SVCD quality to save space).

The process involves some freeware, but you will need to purchase TMPGEnc (its worth it). If you are willing to try something new I'd be happy to work with you to try it out. TMPGEnc has a 30-day free use license on the MPEG2 encoding function, and then it disables itself...so you wouldn't have to lay out cash just to see if its for you.

LA.

[BigT4187]

I stumbled across this post and as a new comer to this whole transcoding thing I am very intimidated. I am comfortable ripping DVDs to the hard drive and reauthoring the ripped to included the movie only, but when it comes to the trasncoding thing and the long command line l am totally lost .. mencoder ... ffmpgeg ... TMPGenc ... lost I tell you.

I bought the MVP to do hook up to the living room to play my kids' stacks of DVD, so I would love to get this working to get rid of the 40+ "backed up" DVDs that my wife and I have to sort through when one of the kids want to watch a movie.

I would love to be able to do what the other posters are talking about ... I just need some guidance.

Thanks.