The DVD software and information package is broken down into 9 chapters. To obtain this information, please click on the links below to proceed with DVD copy procedures.

 

Chapter 3 - Converting Video Files to VCD format

*Important Disclaimer*
This software package and instruction guide is meant solely for end-user whose only interest is to create a back-up copy of those DVD's and VHS tapes he or she has created. This package is intended for personal use ONLY. Using this software package to create unauthorized copies or derivatives of works protected under United States Code Title 17 (Copyright) is strictly prohibited. By purchasing and using our DVD package, you represent and warrant that your use of the package will not violate local, state, federal and/or international laws and that you own all relevant interests and rights in all materials of which a copy or derivative is being made. Furthermore, you agree to hold harmless and defend from any and all liability the provider, subsidiaries, officers, directors, agents, employees and their associates.
  1. Launch TMPG Enc.
  2. The Project Wizard will appear.

  1. Select the VCD format you want to create. Select Video-CD NTSC or NTSC File for playback on all North American DVD players, select Video-CD PAL for playback on all non-North American DVD players.
  2. Click Next.

  1. To select your video file click the Video File Browse button.
  2. The Open dialog box will open.

  1. Select your video file and click Open.
  2. Click Next.

  1. Click the Other Settings button.
  2. The MPEG Setting dialog box will open.

  1. Set the Motion Search Precision to High or Highest Quality to ensure the best quality. For slower PCs you can select Normal but expect some blockiness to be present in the completed video.
  2. Click OK.
  3. Click Next.
  4. Click Next.

  1. To set the name and destination of the encoded video file click the Output File Browse button.
  2. The Save As dialog box will open.

  1. Select the directory and enter the file name you want to save the encoded video file as.
  2. Click Save.
  3. Start encoding (converting) your video file or select more files to convert as a batch.
    1. To begin encoding (converting) this video file now ensure Start Encoding Immediately is checked, then click OK.
    2. To select more video files to encode uncheck Start Encoding Immediately and check Create Another Project(s) For Batch Encoding, then click OK. The Project Wizard will start from the beginning to allow you to select another video file to encode. Follow these directions from Step 3 above and repeat until you've queued all of the video files you want to encode. Once you're done selecting video files to encode ensure Start Encoding Immediately is checked, then click OK
  4. The Project Wizard will close and TMPG Enc will begin encoding your video file(s).
  5. Once the encoding is complete the Progress bar will reach 100% and a chime will sound alerting you that the process is complete.
 

Congratulations! You have encoded (converted) your video(s) to the VCD format. Once burned to a VCD these videos will be playable on any PC that has a VCD player installed or on any stand alone DVD player that is VCD compatible.