VCD playback error

[whiteaegis]

Hello.
In past I ususally use tmpgenc to convert .avi file to mpeg than burn vcd;however, I recently tried to convert .avi file to mpeg using Tmpgenc. I used a default setting, but it would only enconde picture and no audio. I used other program called blaze media pro which successfully convert .avi file to mpeg. I also use blaze media pro to burn vcd. However, vcd will not playback on my pc and I received error from divx player saying," File open Failure: Error opneing file.
Please check that it is a valid .avi or mpeg-4 file." I don't know why I am getting this error message because when blaze media pro convert into mpeg divx and windows media player was able to play back. However, after burning mpeg file to vcd it fails to play back. However, vcd does play on regular standalone dvd player. Vcd has all the necessary files such as .dat file, ext folder, mpeg folder, and vcd folder. Should I use different software to burn vcd? I really like Tmpgenc, but .avi file I am trying to convert is short anime and I don't know why it would not encode a sound?
I appericiate your response and have a nice Thanksgiving.

[LT. Columbo]

first, does the avi play ok on your computer (with sound)?

try raising the direct show multimedia file reader as mentioned at the beginning of this guide.

http://forum.digital-digest.com/showthread.php?t=56454

also post the audio AND video information from virtualdubmod (link at beginning od guide too) so as to see what type of audio it has.