avi>dvd or cdrw probs?

[thewhizz]

I hope this question is allowed...

I download tv episodes and they are always avi files, they play fine on the pc but when i try and put them on cdrw or dvdrw using either nero vision 4 or tmpgenc 3 express then the playback becomes terrible (jerky,out of sync,pauses ect) is there a better option or i'm i doing something wrong??
I have converted to videocd,svcd and dvd format but none are any good.

[Wizzo]

A bloke at work was mentioned this problem and I think it was all to do with Aspect Ratio ie 16:9 4:3, that the programme was recorded in. try changing the aspect setting in nero ... (if there is one)

Hope this points you in right direction.

[thewhizz]

with nero i just leave it in automatic , maybe i'll try 4.3 or 16.9 , cheers

[nok1]

have you converted the avi to a dvd file? i use vso divxtodvd, you can find it here http://www.videohelp.com/tools?tool=vso_DivXtoDVD

[Mr.James]

is it all random like? changing the frame rate can make it seem jerky bu this tends to be a constant jerkyness if you get me? If it's having trouble reading the dvdrs/cdrs then it will buffer varying amounts each time making the jerkyness a little more random... does it get worse towards the end of the films? have you tried in multiple dvd drives? eg comp and set tup... what about a direct like-for-like copy of a dvd5 film?

[BillG]

Hi my friend keeps bringing divx films of lost for next door to watch and he has been to asda and bought a divx DVD player for about £34 which also plays other formats as well,seems ok if you need another dvd player