How do I convert mpeg2 to DVD?

[mcastleberg]

I just recorded an mpeg2 file and now I want to be able to play it in a regular DVD player. How do I convert this?

[setarip]

One set of procedures (other posters may/probably will suggest alternative methods) would be:

1) Use "TMPGEnc" to convert the MPEG to compliant MPEG2-for-DVD format - Use "TMPGEnc's" DVD wizard/template to accomplish this

2) Use "TMPGEnc DVD Author" v.1.5.11.37 (a different program than "TMPGEnc) to easily create the required additional DVD files and structure (and chapters and a menu, if you wish)


**If the combined filesize of the DVD "package" written to your hard drive is greater than 4.37Gb, use DVD Shrink (or similar) to compress


If your O/S is either Win2000 or WinXP, TMPGEnc DVD Author can also burn your DVD. Otherwise, use NERO to burn in "DVD-Video" mode
(As an alternative to "TMPGEnc DVD Author", you could use "DVDLab")


Let us know of your success ;>}

[mcastleberg]

I have used tmpegenc dvd and burned a working dvd. However, if I watch in on my computer and try to skip ahead in the file, the sound becomes about 5 seconds behind. What do i do to fix this?

[setarip]

What software are you using to play it? You should be using a software DVD player such as WinDVD or PowerDVD...

[mcastleberg]

I used PowerDVD

[setarip]

Rather than speculate where the problem might lay, first try playing the burned DVD on your standalone DVD player (via television) to see if exhibits the same behaviour...

[mcastleberg]

It doesn't, but I can't really skip around on my standalone like I can with PowerDVD. So, I guess it really doesn't matter, I won't be playing it on my PC and/or skipping around anyways.

[setarip]

"but I can't really skip around on my standalone"

Maybe not by using a slider but, with your remote, you should be able to select any point in time (not just next/last chapter or fast forward/fast backward) in your DVD. I'm sure you can locate such information in your standalone player's documentation...