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MPEG-1 Templates | ||
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VCD NTSC |
Use this template to create an NTSC Video CD-compliant MPEG-1 file. NTSC is used in the United States, North and Central America, parts of South America, and Japan. |
Audio is a 224 kbps, 44.1 kHz MPEG-1 layer 2 stream. Video is 29.97 fps with a frame size of 352×240 pixels. |
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VCD PAL |
Use this template to create a PAL Video CD-compliant MPEG-1 file. PAL is used in Europe and much of Asia. |
Audio is a 224 kbps, 44.1 kHz MPEG layer 2 stream. Video is 25 fps with a frame size of 352×288 pixels. |
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MPEG-2 Templates | ||
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SVCD NTSC |
Use this template to create an NTSC Super Video CD (SVCD) compliant MPEG-2 file. |
Audio is a 224 kbps, 44.1 kHz MPEG layer 2 stream. Video is 29.97 fps with a frame size of 480×480 pixels. |
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SVCD PAL |
Use this template to create a PAL SVCD-compliant MPEG-2 file. |
Audio is a 224 kbps, 44.1 kHz MPEG layer 2 stream. Video is 25 fps with a frame size of 480×576 pixels. |
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DVD NTSC |
Use this template to create an MPEG-2 file with an NTSC DVD-compliant video stream and an MPEG layer 2 audio stream. |
Audio is a 224 kbps, 48 kHz MPEG layer 2 stream. Video is 29.97 fps with a frame size of 720×480 pixels. |
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DVD PAL |
Use this template to create a PAL DVD-compliant MPEG-2 file. |
Audio is a 224 kbps, 44.1 kHz MPEG layer 2 stream. Video is 25 fps with a frame size of 720×576 pixels. |
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DVD NTSC video stream |
Use this template to create an NTSC DVD-compliant MPEG-2 video elementary stream file. The rendered file will have the extension .m2v. You must render your audio separately in a format compliant with your specific DVD-authoring software. Consult your DVD-authoring software documentation to determine the supported audio formats. |
Video is 29.97 fps with a frame size of 720×480 pixels. |
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DVD PAL separate streams |
Use this template to create separate to create separate PAL DVD-compliant video and audio elementary files. The video file will use an .m2v extension, and the audio file will use an .mpa extension. |
Audio is a 224 kbps, 44.1 kHz MPEG layer 2 stream. Video is a 25 fps .m2v file with a frame size of 720×576 pixels. |
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DVD Architect NTSC video stream |
Use this template to create an NTSC video stream for use in DVD Architect (you’ll need to render your audio stream separately). |
No audio. Video is 29.97 fps with a frame size of 720×480 pixels. |
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DVD Architect NTSC Widescreen video stream
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Use this setting to create an NTSC Widescreen video-only MPEG-2 file compatible with DVD Architect (you’ll need to render your audio stream separately). |
No audio. Video is 29.97 fps with a frame size of 720×480 pixels. |
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DVD Architect PAL video stream |
Use this template to create a PAL video stream for use in DVD Architect (you’ll need to render your audio stream separately). |
No audio. Video is 25 fps with a frame size of 720×576 pixels. |
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DVD Architect PAL Widescreen video stream |
Use this template to create a widescreen PAL video stream for use in DVD Architect (you’ll need to render your audio stream separately). |
No audio. Video is 25 fps with a frame size of 720×576 pixels. |
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HDV 720-25p |
Use this template to create HDV MPEG-2 transport streams (.m2t). |
Audio is a 384 Kbps, 48 kHz, MPEG layer 2 stream. Video is 25 fps with a frame size of 1280×720. |
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HDV 720-30p |
Use this template to create HDV MPEG-2 transport streams (.m2t). |
Audio is a 384 Kbps, 48 kHz, MPEG layer 2 stream. Video is 29.97 fps with a frame size of 1280×720. |
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HDV 1080-50i |
Use this template to create HDV MPEG-2 transport streams (.m2t). |
Audio is a 384 Kbps, 48 kHz, MPEG layer 2 stream. Video is 25 fps (interlaced) with a frame size of 1440×1080. |
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HDV 1080-60i |
Use this template to create HDV MPEG-2 transport streams (.m2t). |
Audio is a 384 Kbps, 48 kHz, MPEG layer 2 stream. Video is 29.97 fps (interlaced) with a frame size of 1440×1080. |
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Blu-print 1080-24p |
Use this template to create high-definition MPEG-2 files for authoring Blu-ray™ discs using Blu-print™ software. |
No audio. Video is 23.976 fps (progressive-scan) with a frame size of 1920×1080. |
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Blu-print 1080-60i |
Use this template to create high-definition MPEG-2 files for authoring Blu-ray™ discs using Blu-print™ software. |
No audio. Video is 29.976 fps (interlaced) with a frame size of 1920×1080. |
In the Render As dialog, choose MainConcept MPEG-1 or MainConcept MPEG-2 from the Save as Type drop-down list and click the Custom button if you want to create your own MPEG encoding templates.
For information about the active page in the Custom Template dialog, click the 
button.
Custom templates have many available options, and consequently, a lot of room for error. Verify your file requirements before creating a template. If you’re using third-party DVD-burning software, for example, refer to the application’s documentation to determine the application’s file requirements.
MPEG-2 files require an MPEG-2 decoder in order to view them in Windows Media Player and other applications. The Windows operating system does not include an MPEG-2 decoder, but you can download MPEG-2 decoders at www.vcdhelp.com. Sony Creative Software Inc. does not endorse or support any 3rd-party MPEG-2 decoders.
Rendering MPEG Files |
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Use the MainConcept plug-in to render MPEG files for Video CDs, Super Video CDs, and DVDs. The plug-in includes templates that will work well for most of your encoding needs, and you can create custom templates if you have special encoding requirements.
Notes:
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does not create SVCDs or DVDs, but you can use the MPEG plug-in to render files for your SVCD/DVD-creation application. Consult the application’s documentation to determine the file requirements before rendering.
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If you choose to save markers in your rendered MPEG-2 file, DVD Architect will read those markers as chapter markers. Ensure the Render I-frames at markers check box is selected before rendering (in the Render As dialog, choose MainConcept MPEG-2 from the Template drop-down list, and then click the Custom button. In the Custom Template dialog, select the Video tab and select the Render I-frames at markers check box).
MPEG video requires frame widths that are divisible by 16 and frame heights that are divisible by 2. Noncompliant frame dimensions can cause unpredictable results or system instability.
Using default MPEG templates
Creating custom MPEG templates
Viewing MPEG-2 files on a computer
