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    What Format Do DVD's Use?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by usapatriot, Feb 4, 2007.

  1. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I want to burn some videos to DVD's, I have Nero 6, which type of files are for DVD's to play on DVD players?

    I hear AVI or MPEG?
     
    usapatriot, Feb 4, 2007
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  2. Zero

    Zero The Random Guy

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    AVI is mainly used for compressed files on computers, so I wouldn't think that would work. I think that MPEG files will work on DVD players, but I would check with some DVD's if you have some. :)
     
    Zero, Feb 4, 2007
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  3. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Alright, thanks! :)
     
    usapatriot, Feb 4, 2007
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    puresniper Notebook Enthusiast

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    If you have a DivX DVD player, you can burn divx/xvid .avi's on to DVD's as "data". I have one of these players and it's awesome, I can fit an entire season of a TV show on two DVD's.
     
    puresniper, Feb 4, 2007
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  5. TedJ

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    DVDs are encoded as muxed MPEG2 with PCM, AC3 or DTS audio.
     
    TedJ, Feb 4, 2007
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    go to www.videohelp.com

    to learn all about video methods, tools, authoring, burning, etc blah blah =)
     
    RedSensiStar, Feb 4, 2007
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    Yeah, you need to 'Author' DVDs. Second on Videohelp.com...
     
    olyteddy, Feb 4, 2007
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    Some DVD Player can play Divx
     
    hehe299792458, Feb 4, 2007
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    does anyone know if the Playstation 2 will play divx??
     
    RedSensiStar, Feb 4, 2007
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  10. TedJ

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    Not in standard trim, Sensi. There may be a modchip available which gives you divx playback, but I wouldn't swear on it. That's why I prefer the Xbox for my cheap HTPC needs. ;)
     
    TedJ, Feb 5, 2007
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