gregh

Presumably this isn't as simple as it would sound, are there certain formats/compression/codecs that I must and mustn't use?

thanks.

greg

DJ Dunk

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I think you'll find you have to write the disc in proper DVD format.

The PS2 will read DVD-R, DVD-RW (some), CD-R, DVD+R - alledgedly

NickAdams

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Practisin with ya new toy then Greg?? Did you get the A04 in the end?

Get yaself a copy of Prassi Primo DVD.It's an excellent tool for taking *cough* backups *cough* of PS2 stuff.
Worthwhile looking at the latest firmware for the Pioneer too!

Good luck

Nick

Shaun

Greg,
The software that came with your Pioneer drive will do what you need it to do (I think it's My DVD). I have used this software to accept a digital movie, that I encoded using my software that came with STUDIO DV capture card/software. You can then use the MY DVD software to add menus etc etc, and then write to a DVD-R in MPEG 2 format (this is the format that my STUDIO DV software will output). I assume that this software will also accept AVI format, that your DV capture card, should be able to output.

Regards,
Shaun.

gregh

yup got the a04, shaun didn't get any sw apart from Nero, but am using pinnacle studio 7 to capture and edit my video.

greg

scooby nutter

gregh

What are you trying to play on your ps2?
Dont forget the ps2 Can't play Mpeg 1 or Mpeg 2 e.g. VCD's and Svcd's

Direct DVD-DVD film copies should play providing its modchipped

gregh

it aint chipped. I'm trying to write avi/mpegs I create from my camcorder.

greg

scooby nutter

greg

sorry but i dont think the ps2 will be able to play these formats.

Thats why i had to go out and buy a seperate dvd player that supported mpeg formats,as i had loads of vcd's and Svcd's.
I think the Ps2 has onboard mpeg,but this is only for the music in games and on dvd's.
as far as im aware there are no add-ons to allow mpeg films to be played.But if you had the original PSX console there was a aftermarket plug in that allowed vcds (Mpeg1)to be played but it was a c*** picture.
Buy yourself a cheap dvd machine that supports the formats,i bought a crappy Goodmans player for £100 and it plays everything iv'e thrown at it

Duncan

Shaun

Greg,

The PS2 will play an avi transcoded or mpeg2 encoded video format. If you use your DV software to convert the DV captured format to mpeg2, and then you will have to find a software package to add menus and chapters etc. The playstation DOES NOT have to be chipped to play a DVD-R in DVD format.

Try doing a search for "SPRUCEUP". This will take in AVI or MPEG2, add menus/chapters etc, and compile ready for burning (it will even burn directly, without using NERO).

If you have any problems, email me direct.

Regards,
Shaun.

scooby nutter

the PS2 doesnt have the software/hardware built into it to make it play Mpeg formats.
I have tried various ways of playing my vcd's and Svcds,Thats why people who want to watch Vcds etc,have to go and buy a standalone dedicated dvd,vcd,svcd,mp3 etc etc player.The ps2 just doesnt support it.

DJ Dunk

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If you really want to play them in the PS2, then they must be written in DVD format. It can be done.

gregh

scoobynutter,

your not reading what people are saying:

The ps2 won't play VCD or SVCD it *will* play DVD's written using the DVD-R format/type.

greg

scooby nutter

greg,

sorry for being such a Dimwit.

if this is possible then i could put my Mpeg vcd's onto 1 dvdr and play on my ps2,right???

best regards

Duncan

gregh

from what I understand you can take your mpeg VCDs, convert to dvd mpeg, see hear:

http://www.vcdhelp.com/convert.htm#dvd

this is what I will be trying

Shaun

Some people seem to be getting bent round the hat rack on this one.

1) The PS2 WILL NOT play a native mpeg1, video cd, svcd format.
2) You can play these formats, once they have been encoded to the DVD format (MPEG2).
3) The PS2 WILL play any DVD encoded disc (ie DVD-R), without the need for a chip (as long as it is the same region as the machine, or region free).
4) Many capture cards, have the appropriate software to encode into DVD format, but other software (such as SPRUCEUP) is required to add menus etc (and can also be used to encode). If you wish to transcode (resampling the bitrate, to make it fit on a blank DVD-R), you will have to use other software like REMPEG2.

REMEMBER, MPEG2 IS THE NATIVE ENCODED FORMAT FOR DVD!!!!!!!!! AS LONG AS THE APPROPRIATE SCREEN RESOLUTION IS CHOSEN.

I know all the above, because I have created a 2hr DVD from footage on my DV camera. This DVD plays in both my PS2 and my home player.

Regards,
Shaun.

gregh

shaun,

I have some MPEG created previously, is there a to check if it is in the correct format?

also what is the approriate screen res to choose?

Will it read dvd-rw so I can have a practise!!

regards,

greg (don't want lots of blank DVD-R coasters!!)

[Edited by gregh - 6/15/2002 3:11:40 PM]

Shaun

If SPRUCEUP or what ever pre-mastering application you are using, accepts the file as a movie file, you know it will master it to DVD format.

It's the highest quality screen res (Think it's 756x520). But it will be selectable in the appropriate pick list.

DVD-RW are also OK to be read.

Regards,
Shaun.