Ipod Classic Ripping Error

[90312]

It looks like the profile is using the "main" profile, I'd bet a buck it needs to be Baseline. Try a couple chapters using the "iPod.mpeg4" profile, it uses a simple profile but may work and I'll try to find a Baseline profile.

[90312]

Looks looks like the iPod.h264 profile should work ok. Set the audio to stereo.

General
Complete name : C:\Users\Steve\Desktop\Mater.m4v
Format : MPEG-4
Format profile : Base Media / Version 2
Codec ID : mp42
File size : 20.0 MiB
Duration : 7mn 9s
Overall bit rate mode : Variable
Overall bit rate : 392 Kbps
Movie name : Mater
Album : Mater
Encoded date : UTC 2013-06-21 22:11:28
Tagged date : UTC 2013-06-21 22:11:56
Writing application : DVDFab
covr : Unknown kind of value!

Video
ID : 1
Format : AVC
Format/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Format profile : Baseline@L1.3
Format settings, CABAC : No
Format settings, ReFrames : 2 frames
Codec ID : avc1
Codec ID/Info : Advanced Video Coding
Duration : 7mn 9s
Bit rate mode : Variable
Bit rate : 198 Kbps
Maximum bit rate : 307 Kbps
Width : 320 pixels
Height : 178 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 16:9
Frame rate mode : Variable
Frame rate : 23.976 fps
Minimum frame rate : 23.974 fps
Maximum frame rate : 23.981 fps
Color space : YUV
Chroma subsampling : 4:2:0
Bit depth : 8 bits
Scan type : Progressive
Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.145
Stream size : 10.1 MiB (50%)
Encoded date : UTC 2013-06-21 22:11:28
Tagged date : UTC 2013-06-21 22:11:50
Color primaries : BT.601 NTSC
Transfer characteristics : BT.709
Matrix coefficients : BT.601

Audio
ID : 2
Format : AAC
Format/Info : Advanced Audio Codec
Format profile : LC
Codec ID : 40
Duration : 7mn 8s
Bit rate mode : Variable
Bit rate : 160 Kbps
Maximum bit rate : 193 Kbps
Channel(s) : 2 channels
Channel positions : Front: L R
Sampling rate : 48.0 KHz
Compression mode : Lossy
Stream size : 8.17 MiB (41%)
Language : English
Encoded date : UTC 2013-06-21 22:11:28
Tagged date : UTC 2013-06-21 22:11:47

[Jrad]

Ok, I used the iPod.h264 one, and it actually loaded onto my iPod, but it didn't play when it was on my ipod. When I tried to play it it would just skip it and play the next video. Could it have anything to do with the resolution? The resolution for ipod.h264 is 320x174, but when I chose the ipod classic option it would give me 640x346. Here's the mediainfo for it if you want to see it.

General
Complete name : C:\Users\Madeline\Music\iTunes\iTunes Media\Home Videos\DUMB_AND_DUMBER.Title1.DVDRip 2.m4v
Format : MPEG-4
Format profile : Base Media / Version 2
Codec ID : mp42
File size : 18.5 MiB
Duration : 7mn 1s
Overall bit rate mode : Variable
Overall bit rate : 368 Kbps
Movie name : DUMB_AND_DUMBER.Title1.DVDRip
Album : DUMB_AND_DUMBER
Encoded date : UTC 2013-06-21 22:21:33
Tagged date : UTC 2013-06-21 22:23:49
Writing application : DVDFab

Video
ID : 1
Format : AVC
Format/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Format profile : Baseline@L1.3
Format settings, CABAC : No
Format settings, ReFrames : 1 frame
Codec ID : avc1
Codec ID/Info : Advanced Video Coding
Duration : 7mn 1s
Bit rate mode : Variable
Bit rate : 204 Kbps
Width : 320 pixels
Height : 174 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 1.85:1
Frame rate mode : Variable
Frame rate : 23.976 fps
Minimum frame rate : 23.974 fps
Maximum frame rate : 23.981 fps
Color space : YUV
Chroma subsampling : 4:2:0
Bit depth : 8 bits
Scan type : Progressive
Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.153
Stream size : 10.3 MiB (55%)
Writing library : x264 core
Encoded date : UTC 2013-06-21 22:21:33
Tagged date : UTC 2013-06-21 22:23:42
Color primaries : BT.601 NTSC
Transfer characteristics : BT.709
Matrix coefficients : BT.601

Audio
ID : 2
Format : AAC
Format/Info : Advanced Audio Codec
Format profile : LC
Codec ID : 40
Duration : 7mn 1s
Bit rate mode : Variable
Bit rate : 160 Kbps
Maximum bit rate : 184 Kbps
Channel(s) : 2 channels
Channel positions : Front: L R
Sampling rate : 48.0 KHz
Compression mode : Lossy
Stream size : 8.04 MiB (43%)
Language : English
Encoded date : UTC 2013-06-21 22:21:33
Tagged date : UTC 2013-06-21 22:23:39

Menu
ID : 3
Codec ID : text
Duration : 7mn 1s
Encoded date : UTC 2013-06-21 22:21:33
Tagged date : UTC 2013-06-21 22:23:49
Bit rate mode : CBR
Duration_FirstFrame : 34576

[90312]

What device do you have? Be specific so I can look up the specs.. I don't know if it supports H.264 AVC or what? Did you try the iPod.mpeg4 profile?

[Jrad]

These are the specs of what I have: http://www.apple.com/ipodclassic/specs.html

I'll give the ipod.mpeg4 a try now, see if that works

[Jrad]

I tried the ipod.mpeg4 and had the same problem. It loaded onto my ipod alright but didn't play.

General
Complete name : C:\Users\Madeline\Music\iTunes\iTunes Media\Home Videos\DUMB_AND_DUMBER.Title1.DVDRip.mp4
Format : MPEG-4
Format profile : Base Media / Version 2
Codec ID : mp42
File size : 46.3 MiB
Duration : 7mn 1s
Overall bit rate mode : Variable
Overall bit rate : 922 Kbps
Movie name : DUMB_AND_DUMBER.Title1.DVDRip
Album : DUMB_AND_DUMBER
Encoded date : UTC 2013-06-21 22:56:59
Tagged date : UTC 2013-06-21 22:59:16
Writing application : DVDFab

Video
ID : 1
Format : MPEG-4 Visual
Format profile : Simple@L1
Format settings, BVOP : No
Format settings, QPel : No
Format settings, GMC : No warppoints
Format settings, Matrix : Default (H.263)
Codec ID : 20
Duration : 7mn 1s
Bit rate mode : Variable
Bit rate : 791 Kbps
Maximum bit rate : 1 740 Kbps
Width : 640 pixels
Height : 346 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 1.85:1
Frame rate mode : Variable
Frame rate : 23.976 fps
Minimum frame rate : 23.974 fps
Maximum frame rate : 23.981 fps
Color space : YUV
Chroma subsampling : 4:2:0
Bit depth : 8 bits
Scan type : Progressive
Compression mode : Lossy
Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.149
Stream size : 39.8 MiB (86%)
Writing library : Lavc53.61.100
Encoded date : UTC 2013-06-21 22:56:59
Tagged date : UTC 2013-06-21 22:59:07
Color primaries : BT.601 NTSC
Transfer characteristics : BT.709
Matrix coefficients : BT.601

Audio
ID : 2
Format : AAC
Format/Info : Advanced Audio Codec
Format profile : LC
Codec ID : 40
Duration : 7mn 1s
Bit rate mode : Variable
Bit rate : 128 Kbps
Maximum bit rate : 149 Kbps
Channel(s) : 2 channels
Channel positions : Front: L R
Sampling rate : 48.0 KHz
Compression mode : Lossy
Stream size : 6.43 MiB (14%)
Language : English
Encoded date : UTC 2013-06-21 22:56:59
Tagged date : UTC 2013-06-21 22:59:07

Menu
ID : 3
Codec ID : text
Duration : 7mn 1s
Encoded date : UTC 2013-06-21 22:56:59
Tagged date : UTC 2013-06-21 22:59:16
Bit rate mode : CBR
Duration_FirstFrame : 34576

[90312]

I've been making files with other software I have for the iPod and they look the same I just can't see why yours won't play. Maybe someone smarter than me will happen along.

[GregiBoy]

Just my 2c worth but a lot of older players cannot deal with variable bitrate: eg: Bit rate mode : Variable

[90312]

That could be it mate, the old stand by software still makes them with constant frame rate and you can choose in the other one I use.

[90312]

8.0.8.5 still uses constant frame rate, get it here:

[Jrad]

Ok I'll download that and try it on there!

[GregiBoy]

@JRad

Let us know how you get on!!

[Jrad]

Alright, so I downloaded it and first tried ipod.h264 and that one couldn't load on to my ipod, but then I tried ipod.mpeg4 and that one did, and it actually plays too! Just one thing though, the image is really horrible quality, is there some way to make it look a little better? The ipod.h264 one looked a lot better when I watched it on the computer, could I get quality like that with the mpeg4?

[BazzaM]

Ripping problems for ipod classic

I have experienced similar problems as Jrad ripping for the ipod classic (9.0.4.5). I had no problems with earlier versions of the software but the recent update no longer works. I have tried numerous settings for apple and MP4 devices, but have yet to find one that works.
It would appear that the ripping engine has been altered. See the screen grabs. Lavf52.78.4 was the encoder for a successful rip of Close Encounters, and DvdFab encoder was used for the unsuccessful attempt to rip one of the Batman films.
I've spent hours trying different settings and thought I'd post my findings on the forum in the hope that something is done to correct the problem.

[Jrad]

Yeah it really seems like there's no way to get it on the classic with the current version! For your successful rip, what settings did you use? Because on 8.0.8.5 it doesn't seem like there's an option that actually says iPod Classic. And when I tried using ipod.mpeg4 it was really low quality with all the green on the thumbnail like in the screenshot you showed. Do you think I should change my resolution or something to make it look a little better? I was using 640x346, but I noticed that yours was 720x300.