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• Download and Install DVD2SVCD
  Where to get DVD2SVCD and how to walk through the setup of DVD2SVCD.
  
• First time start of DVD2SVCD
  Initial settings, problems and messages.
  
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Where to get DVD2SVCD and How to install it

First we will need a copy of DVD2SVCD, you can download it at the DVD2SVCD Website.

Tip: If you're new to DVD2SVCD, then choose the BUNDLE version.

After downloading the archive, unzip it, using WinRAR or WinZip, in a folder.

Double click the setup file (EXE-file, this icon:).

A Window will appear;

Click "Yes". The next upcoming window is a welcom message, click "Next" to continue.

Now a file dialog will apear asking you where to install DVD2SVCD.
I usually use the default path, but if you like, you can enter one yourself.

Click "Next" to continue.

The now appearing dialog asks what program group it should use/create for you Windows start-menu. Simply click "Next" to continue.

The next dialog would like you to check if you want a shortcut on your desktop (recommended) and/or your QuickLaunch bar (not recommended). The Quicklaunch bar is the small collection of icons directly next to your Windows START button - if active. Check your selection and click "Next".

Finally a dialog appears showing you a summary of your selections. Click "Install" to start the installation.

The final window informs you that the installation has been completed and you can check if you want to see the README file (latest changes, problems etc), and if you want to start DVD2SVCD. Uncheck both unless you wish otherwise, and click "Finish".

First start of DVD2SVCD

When you start DVD2SVCD for the first time (either by double cliking the desktop shortcut, the shortcut in the Windows START men or because you check "Launch DVD2SVCD Software bundle" during setup), you will get a notification:

It suggest to use the default settings when running the first time rip. It also informs you that ASPI drivers are needed (you can find them on the WeetHet download page) and that either Cinema Craft Encoder or TMPGEnc is needed.

The full text for refence:

To keep this page as complete as needed, I will walk through all possible settings to see what they mean and if they need modified.

Click "OK" to continue.

Due to the huge amount of possibilties, DVD2SVCD might appear a bit chaotic. Don't get scared now :-) I'll try to guide you though the screens.

Note: Since DVD2SVCD is freeware, you do not need to pay anything for it's use. However, if you like DVD2SVCD a small donation is recommended to keep development going!

Before we start, you must realize that DVD2SVCD combines multiple programs together using the DVD2SVCD frontend:

• vStrip to rip the DVD to harddisk,
• DVD2AVI to create a DVD2AVI project (commonly DivX),
• Mpeg2dec and Avisynth for the fast frameserving from DVD2AVI to CCE,
• BeSweet for high quality audio processing,
• Video encoding in Cinema Craft Encoder or TMPGEnc,
• Pulldown in case of an NTSC video,
• Multiplexing video and audio using bbMPEG, and
• Creation of SVCD images for burning using VCDImager.
• DVD2SVCD supports multiple audio streams, and
• Selectable subtitles (the latter only works on standalone players).

The program comes as a complete package containing and isnatlling all the free software packages needed.
You only have to add Cinema Craft and/or TMPGEnc.

Setting the ENCODER

First we will need to set the proper encoder. Install either Cinema Craft Encoder or TMPGEnc.

Now click the "Encoder" tab, which will display either of these two screenshots (depends if "TMPGEnc" or "Cinema Craft Encoder" is selected);

First step, select the encoder you wish to use. I'll start with Cinema Craft Encoder.

• Cinema Craft for MPEG encoding

Click the browse button, right on the field called "Cinema Craft Encoder 2.5" (). A file dialog will appear asking your to locate your Cinema Craft Encoder directory. Browse to that folder (usually a subfolder of C:\Program Files) and click the file called "cctspt.exe" and click "Open".

The next field, "Save in Folder", allows you to set the directory where the ripped file should be stored. Make sure this harddisk has plenty of space left for storing a movie! I usually use a D: drive just for that purpose.