tmpgenc address errors

[loco]

hi everyone. im trying to complete the dvd rip process but i appear to be stuck on one step. this is what i have done so far......

i have used claddvd to flaskmpeg and have one big mpeg file. now, i need to split the files in half to fit on a cd. im trying to use tmpgenc to do the splitting. every time i try to split it, i receive a strange error that reads something like this:
"address 785624568e error at address 785624568e"

anyone know what this error could be and how to correct it. i would even consider another program if it will allow me sucessfully cut the mpeg......

thanks all !!

[setarip]

1) Have you successfully PLAYED this "one big MPEG file", to make certain that it's not corrupt? I ask because, among other things, depending upon your O/S, you may be limited to a maximum valid filesize of 2Gigabytes (It will typically show up under Explorer as 1.99Gigs).

2) Is the file MPEG1, MPEG1-Video CD, MPEG2, or MPEG2-Super Video CD format? Are you setting the mode in TMPGEnc's "MPEGTools" "Megre&Cut" to the same format?

3) Have you previously ever successfully accomplished this?

[loco]

yes....

yes, the file plays perfectly, its an mpeg-1 file, and it plays like a champ. i have tried this over and over again, and was only able to sucessfully split a file one time. what i did that time, i have no idea. but as far as i can tell, i did the same thing each time.

im very confused as to why this is happening. i have been using dup-dvd to do my ripping and converting, but that darn thing got my dvd player so hot that it melted the dvd inside of it. ruined the drive and the rented movie. what a mess that was !!!!!

so, ive been trying to accomplish this and am having no luck. i was hoping someone could provide me with a step by step to split an mpeg file. even if i have to use another program......im certainly game !!

[setarip]

" i was hoping someone could provide me with a step by step to split an mpeg file"

Here's a "soup to nuts" description of what I do, from original DVD to VCD (Others utilize different tools, but I've found this system to work flawlessly for me - literally hundreds of times):


From Ripping through VCD (by me)

1) Rip DVD with Clad v.1.71(not MDEC, the one I use is an older, totally reliable version - not to say that the MDEC version is unreliable)

2) Convert to .AVI using Flask v.0.594PX3 (improved conversion time versus "plain vanilla" 0.594 - and less prone to lockup)
A) Using DivX v.3.11 codec (Fast Motion 910kbps, keyframe every 10 seconds)
B) Using PCM (uncompressed) audio at 48,000Khz (Maintains synchronization of audio and video)

3) Load .AVI into VirtualDub v.1.4D
A) Set "Video" to "Direct Stream Copying"
B) Set "Audio" to "Full Processing Mode"
C) Under "Audio", click on "Conversion", select "44,100Khz"
D) Under "Audio", click on "Compression" select "MP3", "44,100Khz", "96Kbps"
E) Save revised .AVI with new filename

Then, to create a VCD:

1) Load .AVI file into TMPGEnc
2) Set to "System Video and Audio" (lower right side)
3) Click on "Setting" radio button
4) Click on "System" tab, change mode to "MPEG1-VideoCD" (from default of "MPEG1")
5) Click on "Advanced" tab, change "Video arrange method" to "Center (Custom Size"), change dimensions to 352x288 or 352x240
6) Change "Source aspect ratio" to either "4:3 525 line (NTSC 704x480)", "4:3 525 line (NTSC)", or "16:9 525 line (NTSC)" - If you're in the PAL world choose either of the two similar PAL settings instead
7) Under the "Video" tab, change the dimensions to 352x288 or 352x240 (Note: "Video" tab mode of "MPEG1" is okay) - for highest quality set "Motion Search Precision" to "Highest Quality".
8) Change "Rate Control Mode" to "Automatic VBR (CQ_VBR)
9) Press "Start"

Note that if your video runs longer than 60 minutes, you'll have to subsequently split your VCD-MPG file in two. This too can be easily and precisely accomplished using TMPGEnc. Under the "Files" dropdown menu, click on "MPEG Tools" and select the "Merge & Cut" tab. Once again, make sure to change the mode to "MPEG1-Video CD". Load your file and enter a new (.MPG) name in the "Output file" box. Then doubleclick on the ORIGINAL file's name in the window, which will bring you to the cutting area. Select your desired start and end points for the first half, click on "Okay" which will bring you back to the first window and generate (in a sequence of three automated steps) the first new file. To create the second new file, repeat the steps starting with "Then doubleclick on the ORIGINAL..." (be extra patient with the second half, as the program has to do more seeking to establish the beginning of the new file)