Can't get MKV to DVD

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  1. Rydis

    Rydis Regular member

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    I have 4 MKV files on my comp that are dual audio. I can't open these files in TMPEG saying invalid format. I can't open these files in virtualdub mod saying something about bad subs. I can't open these files in MKVextract sayaing something about chlig and child process. I can open it in avi2dvd because it only supports avi.

    I used river past video cleaner, and I can then output to avi which will open in TMPEG for encoding, but it will only do 1 audio. I tried using a different type of avi2dvd and the audio was way out of sync. Is there anything else I can try?
     
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    well I can tell you about this error; "chlig and child process" it happened to me too.....you need to extract the contents of the "mkvextractor GUI" copy to/in MKVToolNix folder....the one under c:/program files/mkvtoonix/
    then click on the GUI.exe file...prehaps while there make a shortcut to it.
     
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    I dont have such a folder so should I just create it. Every place i find the program its always zipped with the 2 exe and a config file.
     
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    here's the link to where you need to get and install Mkvtoolnix....

    http://www.matroska.org/downloads/windows.html

    When you unpack the .rar/.zip it will create the folder Mkvtoonix...
    then install the MkvExtractor GUI in that folder and the Extractor will demux you .mkv completely.
     
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    That works great thanks. Just one more question. Having problems converting the AAC file it makes for the audio. I have river past audio converter but it says it isn't recognized. When I look at the installed codecs though I have the core AAC codec. I don't own win amp so I can't use it. Any other ideas?
     
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    I believe I googled awhile back and found AVISYTH supports AAC and will run in backgound HandnHand with CCE SP 2.7 encoder.
     
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    I have no idea what must of that is lol. However, I downloaded a free version of winamp with limited conversion and I get "Error initializing output". Tried it with a mp3 worked fine. Maybe there is something wrong with my AAC or something, but I can't find any codecs or anything to download or reinstall. Any idea?
     
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    1.Google is a valuable research tool...Google...Mpeg encoders that support AAC.
    2. AAC is an advancement above and beyond AC3...but many encoders are beginning to support it.
    2. get the codec pack..i posted a link to in AdRock's thread about extracting .mpeg-4 audio.
     
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    I did google it but, mostly just got information on what it was. Didn't find specific codecs for it.

    I downloaded that pack and see the AAC parer and codec, and went ahead and installed them both and it still doesn't work. Gave it to a friend who has the same one and he was able to convert it. So I wonder whats going on.
     
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    Ok, can you open the demuxed audio file in GSPOT? Maybe post a screenshot?

    what is the exact .ext on the audio file .mp4 or something else?

    And most important...what are you trying to convert it TO?
     
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    Gspot tells me its not a valid AVI file. When I press render:

    (S) --> AAC Parser --> ffdshow Audio Decoder --> (R)

    Used AAC Parder
    FFDshow Audio Decoder
    Default Direct sound Devive

    Says it was able to render

    The file type ext says .aac, not mp4 or any other.

    I am trying to get the AAC to WAV format so I can author it for dvd use.
     

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