The file "....." is invalid
If you use Nero 4.0.5.0 to be used: Nero V4.0.5.0 expects files which can be burned directly on Video CD , that is also with the right block size. Some encoders do not keep to this, even if the respective options for Video CD are selected. The current version is more tolerant and can at least adapt the block size.
emits "Stream-Encoding which is not suitable for Video CD " ("stream encoding which is invalid for a Video CD").
You will get this error message if the MPEG file used is coded MPEG-1, audio Level 2, but the data flows (data/audio) do not correspond with the Video CD Specification.
To get such a stream to become VCD compatible as well, the MPEG-Encoder has to offer an option to create VCD compatible files as attention has to be paid to too many marginal conditions for a user to be able to set everything correctly himself.
No. Nero can not any .avi files directly. The MPEG encoder has to create a files with the ending .mpg.
Nero has been tested with the following MPEG software programs:
With the ULead Videostudio you get a Video CD conforming MPEG files if you proceed as follows (Excerpt from: http://www.ulead.com/tech/uvsfaq.htm#14):
Q14:
What template should I use for a Video CD?
A14:
Please select MPEG1 Video (29.97 fps, 352x240 for NTSC, 25 fps, 352x288 for PAL) in Start: New Project: Available project templates.
To make the MPEG file for VCD, go to Finish: Make Movie: (choose MPEG format) Options: Compression tab, then select "Optimized for CD-ROM" checkbox.