Primo dvd prob update

ron173 · #1 17-07-2002, 02:11

I just read on another forum, (shock horror!) that its not possible to create a primo dvd file greater than 4gb due to the fat 32 system. This could be my problem.

I am running win 98se. which I like and is very stable, how can I get around this one? assuming its a true fact, I think it may well be the case.

I have win ME aswell, but I took it off and put 98se back cos it wasnt too stable. If I reinstalled it, (ME) would it still use fat32? or can I lose fat 32 any other way and make a file bigger than 4gb??

any help appreciated

Ron

Slats · #2 17-07-2002, 03:27

I used fat32 no probs, primo will split the files to 2gb. when you load the *.gi file, just select the main gi (the name you typed in)

Slats

softlad · #3 17-07-2002, 03:28

theres only 2 windows opperating software that am aware of and that windows 2000 pro and windows xp that will give you the option to have fat/fat32/ or ntfs use the search button and search for converting to ntfs as ntfs allows more the 4gig to be stored on the hard drive at on time .

hope this gets you on your way

pioneer 104 firmware 120
prassi primo dvd
ps2 v5
messiah!

east midlands boyzs............................................. ..........................

charlie_ps2 · #4 17-07-2002, 04:29

You would need the latest PX engine update for PrimoDVD to have it split the 4GB into manageble 2GB or less units.

Have you updated the PX engine?

ron173 · #5 17-07-2002, 04:44

px engine upgrade.

Ermmm no.

Where would I find that per chance?

Ron

(ps. I can make backups ok with nero/verbatim discs, but its just buggin the hell out me why I cant do these .gi files with primo, and would seriously like to get to the bottom of why not, also if I can make them, then can keep on hd for burning as need be, due to children breakages/scratches etc.)

Thanks

charlie_ps2 · #6 17-07-2002, 07:42

http://www.veritas.com/us/products/recordnow/drivers/

ron173 · #7 18-07-2002, 01:45

Charlie,

updated px engine, still get errors, and this on brand new washed in soapy water not scratched dvd's.

I get "px engine error command:28sense 03ASC:11ascQ05"

guess its some kinda read error but happens around 90% which is around the 4gb mark.

can you diagnose further on this?

Thanks

Ron

dust2dust · #8 18-07-2002, 02:55

3 11 05 L-Ec Uncorrectable Error
prassi dvd tab HELP THEN TROUBLESHOOTING drive error codes

to me this says u r reading a disk that has errors(bad scratches)
u got 3 chioces
1 clean disak (u tried this)
2 prassi tab tools options advanced
down bottom page "strategy when readng an error
my guess is u have if error detected return error u could try ticking put blank or silence(depending what part of program error occurs the game may play it may not
3 get new copy of the game copy that

try a different dvd game (over 2gb c if u can copy that

dust2dust · #9 18-07-2002, 03:01

people always say fat 32 is 4 gb limit
i disagree its 2 gb
my proof
grand tourismo 3 dvd rip
gt3.vol file is 3.4gb u cant copy it on windows 98 u have to use boot disk to cut out windows
3.4gb smaller then 4gb so limit must b 2gb

so yuor error at90% (4gb nothing to do pxengine it splits gi into 2 gb chunks oh this backs up my 2gb thoery

what game title do u copy
only 1 prassi had problems here was mgs2 i had use nero

dust2dust · #10 18-07-2002, 03:07

one other thing to tes it
i always copy on fly (90% time)2x write dvd on fly np both drives on same ide cable

my dvdrom drive is pioneer500m
try writing it on fly copy (use 1x if u not trust dvdrom to read fast enough for 2x
write on fly no copy of image then if u get same error code its nothing to do with file limt size as u not making a file

charlie_ps2 · #11 18-07-2002, 10:43

Quote:

Originally posted by ron173
Charlie,

updated px engine, still get errors, and this on brand new washed in soapy water not scratched dvd's.

I get "px engine error command:28sense 03ASC:11ascQ05"

...

Ron

Is this the original error?

I think you need to go to the properties for the A04 and turn DMA off.

ron173 · #12 18-07-2002, 14:32

dma is off on pioneer.

uninstalled primo again and reinstalled and reupdated, now seems to work fine! ah the joys of computing.

Thanks to all for your help and advice.

Ron

DJB14336 · #13 18-07-2002, 18:55

Didn't know they ran that high--most of the games I've played have been <3GB. I HAVE run into a 4GB barrier with movie DVD's though. If that is what you are trying to do, I would suggest you try SmartRipper. It has a backup feature that you can use to "rip" the entire DVD to your hard drive as it is laid out on the DVD--folders, IFO's, each .vob,.....then you can rip it back to DVD-R. If the DVD won't fit on a DVD-R, you can rip JUST the main movie file AND DeMacro it at the same time (splitting it at each VOB or designate a size up to 4GB), pull only one Audio stream and remove the Subtitles. This can reduce file size by as much as 50% of the total DVD size. You don't have the menus or special features (you can create a second DVD-R backup of just those items) but it will work.

By pairing this with DVDx or TMPGEnc, I've been able to squeeze about 110 minutes onto a VCD 700MB disc overburned to 722 MB's. Missed getting HarryPotter on 1 CD by only 130 MB's. If I could just get my hands on some 90 Min CDR's........hehe.

Good Luck!

Raist

ron173 · #14 19-07-2002, 06:38

yeah thanks!

got me prob sorted.

but regards tryin to get cd onto dvd, you really gotta say hey 4.7gb isnt really gonna fit 700mb max!!!

you can do it by deleting this/that/ect

however it is poss with poor quality, very poor.

better get a cd/dvd/burner and do your own, pioneer A04 eg.

then you burn discs, not coasters.

Ron

DJB14336 · #15 19-07-2002, 17:52

You have to run 24FPS Pull down, DeMacro, sample one audio stream only to between 112 and 192 Kbps, Video rate to about 1020Kbps in VCD format at 352 X 288 (PAL) or 352 X 240 (NTSC) and use highest quality motion search, filtering, and audio encoding while bumping up audio level a bit. I just ripped KISS OF THE DRAGON (1 hr. 38 min) to a 700MB CD. Final file was 809 MB, but thanks to Mode2 formatting, the disk is actually only 714MB's. Took DVDx about 7 hrs to rip it on the fly. TMPGEnc can do it in about 6 with a progressive scheme, but I only use that for larger movies (that's how I got Harry Potter down to 960MB's--couldn't get smaller without it looking crappy, so I ripped it with DVDx on 2 CD's instead).

DVDx and TMPenc RULE for DVD to CD conversion--and they are FREE!! They might prove useful to you DVD Ripper's out there as well.

Raist