No Sound on DVD-VR

goddardweb · Post by **goddardweb** » Sun Jul 24, 2005 10:31 pm

Please can somebody help me!

I have recently purchased a DVD recorder for the television and so have DVD-VR data on discs. All I am trying to do is edit out adverts etc on Videostudio but I cannot get any sound.

I am able to insert DVD-VR from the menu and the picture is fine. The sound line shows in the audio view, but there is no sound forthcoming.

Am I missing something really silly!

Post by **Ken Berry** » Sun Jul 24, 2005 10:56 pm

If your DVD recorder uses Dolby AC-3 audio format, and you are using an earlier version of Video Studio than the current one (VS9), that may be your problem. VS8 will only handle AC-3 with a US$30 plug-in. Earlier versions will not handle it at all. VS9 comes with AC-e support included.

Philander · Post by **Philander** » Mon Jul 25, 2005 2:32 am

What is the version of your VS? If it is VS9 Full Dolby support is included, if VS9 SE and VS8 full or SE, you need to have the Dolby plug-in.

goddardweb · Post by **goddardweb** » Mon Jul 25, 2005 9:24 am

HI
Thanks for your responses.

I have VS8.01.

Looking through the DVD recorder manual the 'Audio Recording Format' is Dolby Digital 2-channel.

When the DVD-VR is brought into VS in the Video properties it says:
'MPEG audio Layer 2, 48khz,Stereo'

Does this mean I need a plug-in (whatever that may be!!)

Yours confusedly

Post by **Ken Berry** » Mon Jul 25, 2005 10:47 pm

In a word, yes. I understand you may still be able to buy the plug-in for version 8, though it costs US$29.95. For $49.95, though, you can upgrade to version 9 which comes with the AC-3 module included, plus lots of other bells and whistles. To my mind, it would make more sense to spend the extra $20 and get the full upgrade.

There is a free filter which you can use in VS8 to at least import a clip which has AC-3 audio on it. But it is one-way only: in other words, it will allow you to import such a clip, but it will not itself convert a clip's audio to Dolby AC-3 for burning to disc. You will thus be limited to producing audio in LPCM or MPEG formats. Unfortunately, I no longer have the URL for that filter, though someone else may.

maddrummer3301 · Post by **maddrummer3301** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 2:38 am

If your importing files recorded on a dvd desktop recorder you would
want to use VideoStudio 9.

If you notice trying to import using VideoStudio 8 you end up with all the
chapters as separate mpeg2 files. They are a hassle to work with because
you end up with many of them.

VideoStudio 9 allows you to import the complete mpeg2 file (video) OR
the chapters, so you have the 2 options.

These features along with the Dolby Audio were added to VideoStudio 9 and
MovieFactory 4 for better compatibility with desktop dvd recorders and
dvd camcorders.

MovieFactory 4 Standard also has Dolby Audio included with the program
just like VS9.

I have found version 9 to be better than version 8.
My opinion of course.

Hope this helps,

MD

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goddardweb · Post by **goddardweb** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 1:42 pm

Thanks everybody - much appreciated!