Guys,

It looks like after 2 years, the Swithey FTP server will soon be undergoing some adjustments. We're making some changes at the office and that pipe will need to be used for something other than for downloading demos dvds :( :eek: :D

I do not think I'll be forced to take it down but rather drastically reduce the number of users that can download at a single time. Currently, I allow up to 25 but I will probably need to take that down to about 4-5.

I'd love to explore other options (aka. Torrents) but it seems people do not seed and the entire process breaks down.

Anyway -- while we're undergoing the switchover, the FTP site will be DOWN. I expect this to happen sometime over the next few weeks and see the site down for a week or so.

I want those disk also can i get a PM also?

man, i was so excited to download a demo and get it on a DVD that i downloaded the wrong one! instead of Demo-1 with Finding Nemo, the Matrix, ect..... i ended up with C-1 with American Flyers and Teenage Ninja Mutant Turtles!! :) oh well. off to download the right one. later.

SWITHEY FTP Site is Going Bye-Bye Forever :(

Everyone,

With regret, I will need to take down the FTP permanently due to changes beyond my control. I will keep it up over the weekend but will "Pull the Plug" Monday morning (1/14/08). I am sorry for the short notice.

Kweezr -- if you could please change Post#1 to reflect that people should PM bpratt2 (who has been offering a Mirror FTP out of Australia).

Done.

Thanks swithey for all your hard work, it will be sorely missed.

Thanks, Swithey for putting up with us.

Whew! Looks like I won't need to finish #27 after all.

lol

Thanks for hosting this long Steve! It will be missed.

With swithey's help, I was able to make a complete mirror of his site last night.

We'll see how pissed off my web hosting company gets. :D

PM me for FTP access info.

Kweezer,

Feel free to add my name to the first post as well.

Whew! Looks like I won't need to finish #27 after all.

lol

You ain't getting out of it that easily you know ! :)

I've still got the site going here, so feel free to upload when it's done. :D

once done all the d/l and iso'ing, can these be played on any normal dvd player or an xbox360 ?

Updated 1st post.

Hey Doc, should play in most players. Plays fine in PS3, but hick-ups some in the A1

why does it ask at the end of a d/l if you want to replace the file with a older one or something or other?.... maybe I've d/l'd these before? ..If so I should lay of the anesthetic's.

I can't find a list of the disks. Can we add that to the first post?

Is there a Hi-Def demo? I know it would have to be shorter but should be able to author an HD-DVD...

Updated 1st post again.

Can't help you Doc, I've never downloaded.

I can't find a list of the disks. Can we add that to the first post?

Is there a Hi-Def demo? I know it would have to be shorter but should be able to author an HD-DVD...

theres a list of the discs on the ftp .

thx anywayz kweez

why does it ask at the end of a d/l if you want to replace the file with a older one or something or other?.... maybe I've d/l'd these before? ..If so I should lay of the anesthetic's.

It is possible that your download got interrupted, and it is wanting you to resume. If it is asking if you want to resume or replace, make sure you resume, otherwise you have a useless file.

Does this help?

It is possible that your download got interrupted, and it is wanting you to resume. If it is asking if you want to resume or replace, make sure you resume, otherwise you have a useless file.

Does this help?

I don't think it stopped. Going to d/l one now and after its done I'll post a screen shot of the message.

An era has ended.

Squidboy, PM sent.

here what I get after its done d/l

Doc, your download seems complete. Why are you re-downloading it? were you unable to burn the iso?

Doc, your download seems complete. Why are you re-downloading it? were you unable to burn the iso?

thats the thing, Im not re-downloading it, this is the first time

Doc, where is the FTP program set to download your files to? What folder on your hard drive? Have you looked in there to see if any downloaded already?

Also, just log into the FTP site. On the right side (server files). Highlight the one you want, then click the arrow pointing to the left adn it will start a transfer...

Anyone know if swithey's ftp site went down a day earlier than he expected? I'm half way though a disk and can't connect anymore.

Thanks,
Guy

I think its down early I was cutoff and not able to reconnect

I think its down early I was cutoff and not able to reconnect
Sorry guys. I had to bring it down a little early in prep for some changes. Just check out Post #1 and PM one of the other (2) guys offering the same material.

Doc, where is the FTP program set to download your files to? What folder on your hard drive? Have you looked in there to see if any downloaded already?

Also, just log into the FTP site. On the right side (server files). Highlight the one you want, then click the arrow pointing to the left adn it will start a transfer...

I can download the whole file and burn it to dvd no problem. I have never downloaded any of these before.

Ummm...................sorry, I don't mean to bitch, but is this how fast the downloads will be from the new FTP site? :o

I'm getting a whopping 10KB/s. :(

edit: well actually it seems the site is completely down :(

Ummm...................sorry, I don't mean to bitch, but is this how fast the downloads will be from the new FTP site? :o

I'm getting a whopping 10KB/s. :(

edit: well actually it seems the site is completely down :(

Hmm.. Whose site are you talking about? bpratt2's site is in Australia. If you are in the US, you might have better luck connecting to mine.

If it is mine that you are connecting to, that's a different matter. I'm able to max out my 8 Meg cable modem connection at home. Can you clarify?

Ummm...................sorry, I don't mean to bitch, but is this how fast the downloads will be from the new FTP site? :o

I'm getting a whopping 10KB/s. :(

edit: well actually it seems the site is completely down :(

I don't know what your problem is if you're connecting to my site, as from all reports I've had back is that it is quite fast.

However, there appear to be a few people that like to have multiple ftp instances running sucking the bandwidth away unnecessarily, and to them I ask them to consider others and just use one instance of your ftp program.

edit: well actually it seems the site is completely down :(

Actually, it appears my uplink was being hacked, and with the sudden influx of traffic he thought that this server was compromised as well and blocked this sudden massive increase in traffic thinking it was part of the attempted hack of their server via my server.


You people need to remember that now that swithey's server is gone, you've created a huge demand on my server that was primarily intended for people in Australia and New Zealand to use, and I really need you to stick with just one ftp session at a time.

I'm trying to give you maximum speeds that I can, but if the greed of a few can not be controlled, I might have to speed limit the transfers. :(

Actually, it appears my uplink was being hacked, and with the sudden influx of traffic he thought that this server was compromised as well and blocked this sudden massive increase in traffic thinking it was part of the attempted hack of their server via my server.


You people need to remember that now that swithey's server is gone, you've created a huge demand on my server that was primarily intended for people in Australia and New Zealand to use, and I really need you to stick with just one ftp session at a time.

I'm trying to give you maximum speeds that I can, but if the greed of a few can not be controlled, I might have to speed limit the transfers. :(

Just out of curiosity, what kind of bandwidth do you see used?

I'm up to about 425 GB used after a week. :eek:

Are these still available for download?If so could I please have a link.

Read the first post in this thread for the info.

squidboy....PM sent
I'm new to all of this download stuff and I'm helping put together some stuff for a GTG in Utah for some of the av123 folks. How long do these usually take to pull down?

How long do these usually take to pull down?
Depends upon how fat your pipe is. I got one recently from squid @ ~525KB/s. They are all ~4GB (or so) in size. 2-3 hours if you can get that d/l speed.

Depends upon how fat your pipe is. I got one recently from squid @ ~525KB/s. They are all ~4GB (or so) in size. 2-3 hours if you can get that d/l speed.

sounds about right, I was gettin' 640kb on dual downloads

Hey, what would account for differences in sound quality from disc to disc with the same scenes? I'm not talking about DD vs. DTS. On one of the discs (not sure which one), The Haunting sounds SO much better than it does on Disc#21, for example.

Hey, what would account for differences in sound quality from disc to disc with the same scenes? I'm not talking about DD vs. DTS. On one of the discs (not sure which one), The Haunting sounds SO much better than it does on Disc#21, for example.

from the 2 discs I tried (d2-lfe demo,d21-lfe demo2) , they both sounded way to hot, and video quality was poor, better menus on d2 disc. I didnt like lfe disk 21 due to poor menus, it didnt let me skip to the next clip or anything.

I'm not complaining just informing

Hi DrPainMD,
can u plz pm me the dvd location..
thanks a lot..

Hello,
I new and just found this thread, can someone tell me what to do to get a demo disk?
Thanks!!!

Hello,
I new and just found this thread, can someone tell me what to do to get a demo disk?
Thanks!!!

Hi DrPainMD,
can u plz pm me the dvd location..
thanks a lot..


look in the first post of this thread and ... take it from there

I am working on doing an HD-DVD/Blu-ray demo disc! It might take me some time because I am new to editing HD-DVD and Blu-Ray files. However, it is looking more and more promising. The hope is that we could burn these to a standard DVD in either the Blu-ray format or HD-DVD or both.

They have already figured out a way to back up almost all HD-DVDs and about 90% of the Blu-ray’s. That would make for a pretty sweat disc don’t you think?

Please submit requests for tracks that you would like to see on this disc. I might need to go out and buy a few more HD-DVDs or Blu-rays.

The hope is that we could burn these to a standard DVD in either the Blu-ray format or HD-DVD or both.
I don't think so. I saw burnable Blu-Ray discs being blown-out yesterday at a CompUsa.

What in the world is this thread about? I just can't figure it out.

What in the world is this thread about? I just can't figure it out.
What's the mystery Rich? Demo DVD's containing various clips from movies to show off your home theater system without having to put in several different discs and search for "show off" scenes. Since almost the beginning (see post #1) Swithey has hosted them on his ftp server and that has just recently changed, again see post #1. There's ~25 dvd's available for download-try it, you'll like it !

Ohhhh...now I see. I just couldn't put it all together at a glance...and I still don't
know what the word "tree" means in the title. But, thanks...

Tree used to mean people who had the DVDs in the beginning. It would spread from 1 person to 2 to 4 and people always knew who they could get em from for mailing. That was before we had the nice FTP sites now for download.

I am working on doing an HD-DVD/Blu-ray demo disc! It might take me some time because I am new to editing HD-DVD and Blu-Ray files. However, it is looking more and more promising. The hope is that we could burn these to a standard DVD in either the Blu-ray format or HD-DVD or both.
It is possible to use standard DVDs (single layer) and burn Blu-Ray content onto that disc. You only get about 20-30min of video but that should be fine for a demo disc. Personally, I've never done it but I read it was doable.

And thanks mpgxsvcd for attempting the author. It will be cool to have a demo with all HD material!

It is possible to use standard DVDs (single layer) and burn Blu-Ray content onto that disc. You only get about 20-30min of video but that should be fine for a demo disc. Personally, I've never done it but I read it was doable.

And thanks mpgxsvcd for attempting the author. It will be cool to have a demo with all HD material!
+1

I am working on doing an HD-DVD/Blu-ray demo disc! It might take me some time because I am new to editing HD-DVD and Blu-Ray files. However, it is looking more and more promising. The hope is that we could burn these to a standard DVD in either the Blu-ray format or HD-DVD or both.

They have already figured out a way to back up almost all HD-DVDs and about 90% of the Blu-ray’s. That would make for a pretty sweat disc don’t you think?

Please submit requests for tracks that you would like to see on this disc. I might need to go out and buy a few more HD-DVDs or Blu-rays.

Start with whats all ready been done, but this time it would be in HD.

Start with whats all ready been done, but this time it would be in HD.

I agree. But out of the 26 DVDs, pick only clips that are reference quality clips. Also, maybe create a 2nd HD content disc for Concert footage...

I agree. But out of the 26 DVDs, pick only clips that are reference quality clips. Also, maybe create a 2nd HD content disc for Concert footage...

good idea,

Start with whats all ready been done, but this time it would be in HD.

No -- I disagree vehemently. Lets add some new stuff for blu-ray. What's the point of a re-hash of tired scenes that have been done in multiple standard def demo discs.

Instead, how about:

Live Free, Die Hard : the Jet and truck on the highway scene (DTS Master Audio)

Spider Man 3: Scene with sandman in subway tunnel (dolby true HD)
Scene near end with giant sandman dying and clanging of metal tubes (dolby true HD)

Ratatouille: Scene where rat falls down into kitchen and then runs around to escape detection. (Uncompressed PCM)

No -- I disagree vehemently. Lets add some new stuff for blu-ray. What's the point of a re-hash of tired scenes that have been done in multiple standard def demo discs.

Instead, how about:

Live Free, Die Hard : the Jet and truck on the highway scene (DTS Master Audio)

Spider Man 3: Scene with sandman in subway tunnel (dolby true HD)
Scene near end with giant sandman dying and clanging of metal tubes (dolby true HD)

Ratatouille: Scene where rat falls down into kitchen and then runs around to escape detection. (Uncompressed PCM)


Thats a good idea too, we need some new scenes, what else is there?

Thats a good idea too, we need some new scenes, what else is there?

well you can browse threw my list, it has whats on HD-DVD and Blu-ray.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=755493

No -- I disagree vehemently. Lets add some new stuff for blu-ray. What's the point of a re-hash of tired scenes that have been done in multiple standard def demo discs.

Instead, how about:

Live Free, Die Hard : the Jet and truck on the highway scene (DTS Master Audio)

Spider Man 3: Scene with sandman in subway tunnel (dolby true HD)
Scene near end with giant sandman dying and clanging of metal tubes (dolby true HD)

Ratatouille: Scene where rat falls down into kitchen and then runs around to escape detection. (Uncompressed PCM)

Sure...sounds good

Bad news. I just got an email from my ISP questioning the massive amount of ISOs sitting in my account. They are afraid I'm sharing complete movies or other warez type stuff. I tried to explain what exactly is in the discs, and even pointed them to this thread. So I may have to shut down my FTP site if they freak out too much. Sorry. :(

I found a bunch of Demos from Panasonic and Samsung etc online... they are 1080i and were easy to convert losslesly. The imagery on these is absolutely stunning. Unfortunately, the sound is just plain stereo.

They burn into a std DVD (~4.7 GB) with Ulead DVD software, and can be played on any Toshiba HD-DVD player.

Bad news. I just got an email from my ISP questioning the massive amount of ISOs sitting in my account. They are afraid I'm sharing complete movies or other warez type stuff. I tried to explain what exactly is in the discs, and even pointed them to this thread. So I may have to shut down my FTP site if they freak out too much. Sorry. :(

Well even with pointing them to this thread. With the way the DMCA is broadly written up, they are simply trying to cover their a$$ in case of any trouble, and I can't say that I blame them. I hate to say it, but don't hold much hope for them seeing it as a "OK" reason for you to continue. Considering that they contacted you about it, that and also what has do be done to make the clips for a demo disk, I'd say your FTP is probably doomed for hosting them.

Well even with pointing them to this thread. With the way the DMCA is broadly written up, they are simply trying to cover their a$$ in case of any trouble, and I can't say that I blame them. I hate to say it, but don't hold much hope for them seeing it as a "OK" reason for you to continue. Considering that they contacted you about it, that and also what has do be done to make the clips for a demo disk, I'd say your FTP is probably doomed for hosting them.

Yeah, that's what I'm afraid of. My only hope comes from the fact that they didn't just shut down the directory, but emailed me to ask for an explanation of what the files were.

Bad news. I just got an email from my ISP questioning the massive amount of ISOs sitting in my account. They are afraid I'm sharing complete movies or other warez type stuff. I tried to explain what exactly is in the discs, and even pointed them to this thread. So I may have to shut down my FTP site if they freak out too much. Sorry. :(

False alarm. They liked my explanation, so it looks like the site should still be up for a while. :D

I found a bunch of Demos from Panasonic and Samsung etc online... they are 1080i and were easy to convert losslesly. The imagery on these is absolutely stunning. Unfortunately, the sound is just plain stereo.

They burn into a std DVD (~4.7 GB) with Ulead DVD software, and can be played on any Toshiba HD-DVD player.

Do you have a link?

False alarm. They liked my explanation, so it looks like the site should still be up for a while. :D

That was a close one!!...what a relief..:)
I have downloaded discs 5 and 6 and they r simply superb..
thanks to kweezer,bclews for the effort and squidboy for hosting..do u guys think we should upload this in RS or somethin to avoid future threats??..

That was a close one!!...what a relief..:)
I have downloaded the disc 5 and it is simply superb..
thanks to kweezer for the effort and squidboy for hosting..do u guys think we should upload this in RS or somethin to avoid future threats??..

So, is Disc 5 HiDef? Or SD?

No link... the demos are typically found on the net. You would have to convert to MPEG and burn with Ulead DVD software....

Do you have a link?

So, is Disc 5 HiDef? Or SD?
the specs given below might b useful for u..
Video:
Type: MPEG2
Bitrate: 9.800 Mbps
Framerate: 29.970 Hz
Resolution: 720x480
Aspect ratio: 16x9
Audio:
Type: DTS
Bitrate: 754 Kbps
Number of main channels: 6
LFE Channel: Present
Sampling Frequency: 48khz
Bits Per Sample: 16

I donno the exact specs that differentiates the two formats..:rolleyes:

OK, that is closer to Std Def, at 480 resolution....

False alarm. They liked my explanation, so it looks like the site should still be up for a while. :D

Well that's good to see that they were able to see things a bit clearer than simply .iso's equal ban the user. :)


You know what would be nice if we were able to get a few other people able to host say the last 5 demo's on different servers around the world, as most of the downloads are of the latest demos, rather than the earlier ones. It would spread the load quite significantly, as well as making the latest demos quicker for everyone to download.

I'm sure we could arrange to get the latest demo to all the sites that volunteer before the new demo is announced as released.

Anyone who is interested can either PM me or you to discuss it further.

To date, every dvd is in standard def 480 format. Although there has been some talk of a blue ray or hd dvd disc, none have yet been created or offered for distribution.

Victor

Quick question are there covers and labels for discs 20 and up?

Jason

Quick question are there covers and labels for discs 20 and up?

Jason

Yep, up through 25. I don't see one for disc 26.

Looks like 20 to 25 are only slim. I need standard dvd case covers!

How do you gain access to these files?

How do you gain access to these files?

Read the very first post of this thread, you will find out how in that post.

I sent the PM days ago......

Hey folks, I can't connect to the ftp site anymore that swithey gave to me almost a year or 2 ago. Is it still the same link? I've already turned off my firewall but no go.

Hey folks, I can't connect to the ftp site anymore that swithey gave to me almost a year or 2 ago. Is it still the same link? I've already turned off my firewall but no go.

read the first post again, its changed

read the first post again, its changed

Yeah I saw it about an hour ago. I found out from our previous page that swithey shutdown his site. I'm downloading now from the new site. :)

Thanks too!

EDIT: I actually have a question. I have at least 7 to 10 demo dvd from swithey but I couldn't remember what they were. How do I find out what number 1, 2, etc is? It's because I'm planning to print a dvd cover.

Yeah I saw it about an hour ago. I found out from our previous page that swithey shutdown his site. I'm downloading now from the new site. :)

Thanks too!

EDIT: I actually have a question. I have at least 7 to 10 demo dvd from swithey but I couldn't remember what they were. How do I find out what number 1, 2, etc is? It's because I'm planning to print a dvd cover.

theres a file on the ftp which has whats on each disk and theres dvd cover art too on the ftp

theres a file on the ftp which has whats on each disk and theres dvd cover art too on the ftp
Problem is, they're already burned to DVD. I looked up one and was hoping that the label will match but it didn't :(

Does anyone here knows where to download the original dvd # 9 and 10(and not the revised versions ;) )????????It seems it was earlier available and for some reason discontinued...
If anyone got the link please pm me...
thanks..

Can someone please confirm? I played disc #24 and it didn't have any menus. That means, no titles to choose from. I can't even jump from one scene to the next. I can fast forward though.

Correct, #24 has no menus.

Correct, #24 has no menus.

Thanks. Do you know other disc that doesn't have menus?

Thanks again.

I believe that's the only one and IIRC it had something to do with the DTS audio.

Edit : Demo #6 and Trailer #5 also don't have menus

I believe that's the only one and IIRC it had something to do with the DTS audio.

Edit : Demo #6 and Trailer #5 also don't have menus

I have a demo disc in DTS but it does have a menu. It was also from swithey. Maybe, they just forgot the menu. :)

It would be interesting to take a poll of people's favourite Demo Disc.

Marv.

It would be interesting to take a poll of people's favourite Demo Disc.

Marv.

#6, all DTS and it is fantastic with my 3.3 Turbo & MBM-12!

Bill

I love the LFE demo D2 specifically "The Haunting" because I feel like my house is going to collapse. :D

I'm not able to benefit yet from other demo disc because I only have the mains and the sub.


By the way, I was able to find out which disc I have by looking at the disc via vlc and the HT Demo Disk Summar.doc word document.

Does anyone here knows where to download the original dvd # 9 and 10(and not the revised versions ;) )????????It seems it was earlier available and for some reason discontinued...
If anyone got the link please pm me...
thanks..

In god's name why?- they sucked!:D

j/k- pm me your address and I'll see if I still have a copy

In god's name why?- they sucked!:D

j/k- pm me your address and I'll see if I still have a copy

Can you please share why he's looking for the first version?

Well I know I removed some tracks in the 1st and that are not in the second. But I also fixed at least one track that was encoded in DPL, not DD5.1

Otherwise no clue

I have a demo disc in DTS but it does have a menu. It was also from swithey. Maybe, they just forgot the menu. :)
Ok, then I must not be recalling correctly. But I do remember there was a reason why he couldn't include menus.

Edit: Ahh, here's the post I remembered and it was re DTS :Click Here (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showpost.php?p=11343865&postcount=2299)

kweezr's dts discs have no menus due to audio sync problems using dvd lab pro during the authoring process. As such, only dvd shrink was used to author and menus are not possible on that program.

Beat me to it victor, I just referenced your original post re this above :)

theres a file on the ftp which has whats on each disk and theres dvd cover art too on the ftp

Need your help guys. I have downloaded all the dvd cover images. Do you use Photoshop to print 'em? Do you resize them in Photoshop since the jpeg files are huge? Please let me know the steps how you print them.

Thanks.

kweezr's dts discs have no menus due to audio sync problems using dvd lab pro during the authoring process. As such, only dvd shrink was used to author and menus are not possible on that program.

Got it. Thanks. :)

I sent the PM days ago......

I only just got it today.

Check your PM's. :)

Need your help guys. I have downloaded all the dvd cover images. Do you use Photoshop to print 'em? Do you resize them in Photoshop since the jpeg files are huge? Please let me know the steps how you print them.

Thanks.


Do a google search for free/freeware CD/DVD cover art programs, there are a few out there to be had. And they usually automatically take care of the resizing for you. Here is one you can try if you want without looking around, it is called coverxp. And they have both a free and pay version of it available.

http://www.coverxp.com/main.asp?page=download.asp

Do a google search for free/freeware CD/DVD cover art programs, there are a few out there to be had. And they usually automatically take care of the resizing for you. Here is one you can try if you want without looking around, it is called coverxp. And they have both a free and pay version of it available.

http://www.coverxp.com/main.asp?page=download.asp

Thank you so much.

By the way guys, I'm currently working on Disc #24 and #6. I'm putting simple menus/cutting/etc and so on. I'll check it later once I've burned it. Hopefully it works.

Can you please share why he's looking for the first version?

In god's name why?- they sucked!:D

j/k- pm me your address and I'll see if I still have a copy

heee...sorry friends that I confused you guys...In fact I
was referring to the original dts commercial dvd's no9 and
no10 dts alive!!!... :D ..anyway I got the No 10 for
download as it is available in emule..me still looking
for the 9th disc...

Hey victor-eyd, thanks for ur kind offer..u have done
a great job compiling the dvd's..nice selection of clips!!..:)

Same as logan333. I would like download dts commercial no9 but i cant find it.Can anybody help me? please. Thank you

I have not seen any of the commercial DTS discs anywhere online to download. I have been trying to find the very first and second discs....I have all the rest and would be willing to trade if someone can supply #1 or #2.

u r wrong..u can download it from emule..but unfortunately, the seeders comes online only once in a while... :(

Hey folks, here is an update. I have completed reauthoring DTS Demo Disc #6 and there is a menu now. Sorry, took more than 24 hours to get this working. I've verified that all scenes are still in DTS format. There was no reencoding done. Everything was demuxing and remuxing. I've also attached a screen capture of the menu.

Where can I upload the image?

I will be working on disc #24 soon.

Thanks.

A couple of things I do have a PAL version of the commercial DTS9 disc if you get stuck, not easy to send as I am in the UK.

I have also found another disc in my collection called trailer disc 1 which contains HD trailers loaded on to a DVD and converted (I assume) to SD. I am pretty sure I downloaded this from Swithey but can't find it on the list - does any one recognise the description or the menu screen - attached.

Where can I upload the image?


PM on the way. :)

PM on the way. :)

Yep! :p It's been uploading since 11am central to sb's box. It's close to finish.

FYI...I will also try to make new LFE demo disc. I was watching NUMB3RS few minutes ago. There were scenes where LFEs gave me goosebumps and grin on the face just like The Haunting. :)

Upload is 100% complete. It completed without errors. Please burn it first before making it public. Keep a copy of the first version as well.

Thanks,

Neil

Hey folks, here is an update. I have completed reauthoring DTS Demo Disc #6 and there is a menu now. Sorry, took more than 24 hours to get this working. I've verified that all scenes are still in DTS format. There was no reencoding done. Everything was demuxing and remuxing. I've also attached a screen capture of the menu.
I presume that this will show up as "D6v2" when it is available for download, correct?

I presume that this will show up as "D6v2" when it is available for download, correct?

I think so. It will be squid and bpratt who will decide how they'll call it. I just got a pm just now from sb and the iso file worked pretty well. They will make an announcement soon. :)

Finally getting somewhere...

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd107/victor-eyd/home%20theater%20room/960x540dvdlabtemplatepg1copy.jpg

So who gets it first?

u r wrong..u can download it from emule..but unfortunately, the seeders comes online only once in a while... :(
It appears that the emule software requires an installation code and a phone call to the UK !

It appears that the emule software requires an installation code and a phone call to the UK !

what the ...:confused:
I didn't needed that when I installed...maybe you are trying some other version..
did u download it from emule.net?? download from there..install it and then in the interface search for "DTS Demo dvd"...you will find many!!

Finally getting somewhere...

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd107/victor-eyd/home%20theater%20room/960x540dvdlabtemplatepg1copy.jpg

So who gets it first?

hello sir...when can we get it..it looks great!!

what the ...:confused:
I didn't needed that when I installed...maybe you are trying some other version..
did u download it from emule.net?? download from there..install it and then in the interface search for "DTS Demo dvd"...you will find many!!
Yep, downoaded from :http://www.emule.com Ver is 0.48a

They do show previous ver available for download. Which one are you using that didn't require a code ?

Edit:Ok, went back 2 versions to 0.46c and that installed w/o a code. Thanks

Yep, downoaded from :http://www.emule.com Ver is 0.48a

They do show previous ver available for download. Which one are you using that didn't require a code ?

Edit:Ok, went back 2 versions to 0.46c and that installed w/o a code. Thanks

the version .48a will work without any code provided u download it from emule.net...emule.com is actually providing the plus version only ie, you might have to pay!!..good to know that u got a working version anyway..
happy downloading!!:)

the version .48a will work without any code provided u download it from emule.net...emule.com is actually providing the plus version only ie, you might have to pay!!..good to know that u got a working version anyway..
happy downloading!!:)
Interesting, same version on both sites. BTW, the Plus ver is 1.2b.

Interesting, same version on both sites. BTW, the Plus ver is 1.2b.

ok..btw, did u get the file for download...I mean the dvd's u were looking for??

is this demos still available for download?

i need DTS Demo #4

Thanks

is this demos still available for download?

i need DTS Demo #4

Thanks

Read the first post of this thread..:)

thank you so much

blaze [dot] gotdns [dot] com [slash] demos
the link seems not working....

btw, sent pm's to those ppl mentioned. Hope could get something.

can someone tell me where I can get acces of the discs?
Thanks
Bert

Read the first post of this thread..

Finally getting somewhere...

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd107/victor-eyd/home%20theater%20room/960x540dvdlabtemplatepg1copy.jpg

So who gets it first?
What is it?

I'm guessing you've not read this thread in its entirety but it is a compilation of clips for various dvds to highlight one's home theater surround sound system

i really want these discs... what do i have to do to get them?

First post has all the information...
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=575236

Does anyone know where to download the commerical version of the DTS #9, as I think it is one of the best for sound quality due to the sample rate used. I have been trying to download it via a torrent but have come to a stop for the last 2 weeks at 96.4%, there seems to not be any seeds available, but there were when I first started.:mad:

Just thought I would ask.

Thanks
Steve

Does anyone know where to download the commerical version of the DTS #9, as I think it is one of the best for sound quality due to the sample rate used. I have been trying to download it via a torrent but have come to a stop for the last 2 weeks at 96.4%, there seems to not be any seeds available, but there were when I first started.:mad:

Just thought I would ask.

Thanks
Steve
Steve, you might want to take a look at the forum rules before posting :

"You agree to not use the Service to:

f. upload, post, email, transmit or otherwise make available any Content that infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright or other proprietary rights ("Rights") of any party. Again, this is not the place to talk about illegal downloads or how to obtain them. There are several forums on the Internet dedicated for discussing this type of material. This is not one of them.;"

I never considered the DTS #9 as being illegal as they were only given out free of charge at the CES shows in 2006. Messages above here also talk about the same subject, without any comments, therefore I thought it would be ok.

Sorry if I stepped on anyones toes.

Steve

I never considered the DTS #9 as being illegal as they were only given out free of charge at the CES shows in 2006. Messages above here also talk about the same subject, without any comments, therefore I thought it would be ok.

Sorry if I stepped on anyones toes.

Steve
Not a big deal Steve,FYI, given out or not, it still is copyrighted material.

Not a big deal Steve,FYI, given out or not, it still is copyrighted material.


Huh? Isn't this whole thread based on users d/l'ing copyrighted material? I personally don't have an issue since they are snippets of movie (much like trailers). But technically speaking, they are all copyrighted movies.

Huh? Isn't this whole thread based on users d/l'ing copyrighted material? I personally don't have an issue since they are snippets of movie (much like trailers). But technically speaking, they are all copyrighted movies.
No, snippets are different and are considered "fair use" under copyright laws (not to mention the mods would have deleted this thread a long time ago ). As you point out, they are like trailers and don't infringe upon the complete product ( in fact I uploaded #25 Guyplex to Swithey's site last August). If you were talking about downloading the whole movie, then a completely different scenario. In any case the OP was discussing warez, via torrent. I'm not a mod, but just wanted to point out the "subject matter" before it continued into a real warez discussion and got deleted by a mod. If somone really wants the info, then a PM would be the discreet way to go. Just my $.02

What is it?I'm guessing you've not read this thread in its entirety but it is a compilation of clips for various dvds to highlight one's home theater surround sound system
If you were answering ME, I was asking specifically what it was posted in the pic that you were working on.

I guess victor-eyd is working on another great compilation!! :rolleyes:

aka #27

aka #27

whats gonna be on it? :D

I grabbed the new demo6 with menus off of bpratt2's FTP (THANKS BTW) and have burned it twice...on my LG SuperBlu player it comes up as a data disc and on my PS3 it gives me an error #80029941. This is with both copies (burned at different speeds). I have never had a problem with any of the other discs....have any of you all had problems with this? I got the complete download I am pretty sure. If none of you have had issues with it I will download it again and try again.

Thanks

whats gonna be on it? :D

Audio and Video I imagine.

:D :D :D :D

Audio and Video I imagine.

:D :D :D :D

And...don't forget the purty menus.:)

I grabbed the new demo6 with menus off of bpratt2's FTP (THANKS BTW) and have burned it twice...on my LG SuperBlu player it comes up as a data disc and on my PS3 it gives me an error #80029941. This is with both copies (burned at different speeds). I have never had a problem with any of the other discs....have any of you all had problems with this? I got the complete download I am pretty sure. If none of you have had issues with it I will download it again and try again.

Thanks

I was the one who created the image. Then I ftp'd it to squid boy. Squidboy was able to burn the img and it worked. Then I remember he told me that he converted it to .iso by ripping the source again since people might get confused with the .img extension. Then bpratt2 downloaded it from squidboy. Don't know what happened next.

I looked at squidboy's ftp, the new disc #6 is not there.

Squidboy,

Please provide the original .img file that I uploaded to your server. Just rename the extension to .iso. I have done the renaming many times and never have created a coaster. You can name it as D6-DTS-Demov2.iso

Thanks, :)

Neil

Please provide the original .img file that I uploaded to your server. Just rename the extension to .iso. I have done the renaming many times and never have created a coaster. You can name it as D6-DTS-Demov2.iso



I've done the same myself, just simply renamed rather than fiddling around, and it's always worked for me.

I never got around to trying out the version 2 disk yet.

I've done the same myself, just simply renamed rather than fiddling around, and it's always worked for me.

I never got around to trying out the version 2 disk yet.

Did you get the .img copy or .iso copy from squid boy? .IMG is my original and .ISO is the one he newly created.

I can upload it to your server. :) Just let me know. Thanks.

Did you get the .img copy or .iso copy from squid boy? .IMG is my original and .ISO is the one he newly created.

I can upload it to your server. :) Just let me know. Thanks.

Only got the .iso version, so if you wouldn't mind uploading it to the MINE directory, and I'll move it across with the others when you let me know it is finished, that way no one will try to download the incomplete upload.

I'll remove that other one now.

Only got the .iso version, so if you wouldn't mind uploading it to the MINE directory, and I'll move it across with the others when you let me know it is finished, that way no one will try to download the incomplete upload.

I'll remove that other one now.

I've started the upload. I'll let you know when the upload is complete. Thanks.

When I see it in the normal directory I will download it again and see if it works and report back.

When I see it in the normal directory I will download it again and see if it works and report back.

DO NOT download it yet. I still have 900mb left. My estimate is another 3 to 4 hours before it is completed. Then bpratt2 still has to move the file to the proper directory. I will post to this thread again tonight when it is complete.

Finally getting somewhere...

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd107/victor-eyd/home%20theater%20room/960x540dvdlabtemplatepg1copy.jpg

So who gets it first?

Which DVD ISO is this one? :confused:

bpratt2,

The file transfer of dts-demo-6-v2.iso is completed. The byte filesize locally and remotely is equal. You can now make it publicly available.

Thanks.

Finally getting somewhere...

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd107/victor-eyd/home%20theater%20room/960x540dvdlabtemplatepg1copy.jpg

So who gets it first?

Victor -- is this blu-ray?

going to download the new #6 and report in sometime tomorrow....it takes 7-8 hours for me to download it

Victor -- is this blu-ray?

No -SD

I have neither BD or HD-DVD and all of my displays are legacy sets so plain ole 480p for me

Victor

victor-eyd, when will you make it downloadable ? :p

No -SD

I have neither BD or HD-DVD and all of my displays are legacy sets so plain ole 480p for me

Victor

Too bad. Those are all great blu-ray and HD-DVD flicks, with lossless sound.

Hopefully someone will make a blu-ray demo disk soon.

victor-eyd, when will you make it downloadable ? :p
@10.30am and still not available.:(

Keep waiting...

i tested the new upload of D6 v2 and it works just fine....bpratt feel free to move it out of MINE directory

i tested the new upload of D6 v2 and it works just fine....bpratt feel free to move it out of MINE directory

Glad it worked! :)

Bpratt2, you can upload it to squidboy or have him download the new dts6 demo iso.

Glad it worked! :)

Bpratt2, you can upload it to squidboy or have him download the new dts6 demo iso.

Ah, OK 2 different servers. I thought they were both handling the same one.

I'm trying to track down the Monster Home Theater Reference Disk. It was reviewed the in the April '06 of Custom Retailer. If anyone has this disc, please send me a PM.

Also, I have not read through the many pages of this thread, but if somebody is selling DEMO discs (for just a standard DVD, not HD), please send me a PM.

Thanks,
Matt

bpratt2,

The file transfer of dts-demo-6-v2.iso is completed. The byte filesize locally and remotely is equal. You can now make it publicly available.

Thanks.

Sorry for the delay.... it's been moved and renamed to D6v2-DTS-Demo.iso to match the rest of the demo titles. :)

I looked at squidboy's ftp, the new disc #6 is not there.

Squidboy,

Please provide the original .img file that I uploaded to your server. Just rename the extension to .iso. I have done the renaming many times and never have created a coaster. You can name it as D6-DTS-Demov2.iso

Thanks, :)

Neil

Sorry, I didn't check the forums this weekend.

The .img renamed to .iso didn't work for me. I used MagicISO to convert from .img to .iso and that worked.

I've got both versions up now. The renamed is called D6v2-DTS-Demo.iso and the converted is called D6v2-DTS-Demo-converted.iso.

Let me know which works best for everyone.

Server must be very busy right now...slooooow @ 9 KB/s (dsl)

Edit : 4pm and now it's moving right along @ 212 KB/s

Server must be very busy right now...slooooow @ 9 KB/s (dsl)

Again, please clarify when you mention "the server". Is it mine or bpratt2's?

You can do a quick speed test on my server by going to:

http://www.funkysquid.net/speedtest/

It seems to be working speedily for me.

Sorry, it was right below your post so I assumed you would know it's yours. Yea, I know when you assume...

It's up to 261 KB/s now so it's just fine (about as fast as I can ever get a ftp transfer w/my dsl -rated 3mb down) Thanks squidboy.

Edit : speed test works fast for me too @ 2.4mb down

Sorry, it was right below your post so I assumed you would know it's yours. Yea, I know when you assume...

It's up to 261 KB/s now so it's just fine (about as fast as I can ever get a ftp transfer w/my dsl -rated 3mb down) Thanks squidboy.

Edit : speed test works fast for me too @ 2.4mb down

It was probably slowed temporarily when I was copying the ISOs around (I like to make sure I have a backup copy in a separate directory). Glad to hear that it is working fine now.

Sorry, I didn't check the forums this weekend.

The .img renamed to .iso didn't work for me. I used MagicISO to convert from .img to .iso and that worked.

I've got both versions up now. The renamed is called D6v2-DTS-Demo.iso and the converted is called D6v2-DTS-Demo-converted.iso.

Let me know which works best for everyone.

I uploaded a real .iso to bpratt2 just the other day. Is it on your server now?

Again, please clarify when you mention "the server". Is it mine or bpratt2's?


What people have to remember is that my server is here in Australia, and not in North America, so those in North America might find it a bit laggy or slow due to the extra hops involved.

Also, the initial reason why I set it up was to give those in Australia and New Zealand a quicker option (as those outside Australia can see when they grab it from my site it isn't all that fast for them).

What's also slowed things down quite a bit is that we're getting a whole lot more people using it now that swithey has had to close his site down.

As a reminder, I hope to see at some stage someone from Europe and another site or two from North America effectively 'mirror' these sites, as not only will it take load away from my site and squidboy's sites, but will make it a whole lot faster for everyone else to download.

One of the benefits of becoming a 'mirror' site is that you will get the new demo dvd's BEFORE they will be announced in here. :)

If you might be interested, please PM me and squidboy.

I uploaded a real .iso to bpratt2 just the other day. Is it on your server now?

Is it any different than the .img that you uploaded to me? Other than being renamed, obviously.

Is it any different than the .img that you uploaded to me? Other than being renamed, obviously.

Yes. It's different. I ripped it again. Shaggy already downloaded it and it was successful. Like what bpratt2 and I have said earlier, renaming of .img to .iso also works. Don't know why it didn't work for you.

You can just delete the first .img file I sent to you. Then I can re-upload the .new iso file. Please let me know if you want me to upload the file to you or you download the iso file from bpratt2. My link is slow though.

Thanks.

Yes. It's different. I ripped it again. Shaggy already downloaded it and it was successful. Like what bpratt2 and I have said earlier, renaming of .img to .iso also works. Don't know why it didn't work for you.

You can just delete the first .img file I sent to you. Then I can re-upload the .new iso file. Please let me know if you want me to upload the file to you or you download the iso file from bpratt2. My link is slow though.

Thanks.

OK, didn't realize it was different. I'll get it from bpratt2. Should be available sometime in the next day or so from my site.

Just finished downloading the "converted iso" version and it burns and plays just fine. Very nice disc v1rtu0s1ty ! Thanks for all your effort on this one. Now we just need Pinstripe to design a cover to go with it.

Just finished downloading the "converted iso" version and it burns and plays just fine. Very nice disc v1rtu0s1ty ! Thanks for all your effort on this one. Now we just need Pinstripe to design a cover to go with it.

Thanks. It was actually simple. I love the menus on our other demo DVDs :D I will make it nicer/better next time. :p

OK, didn't realize it was different. I'll get it from bpratt2. Should be available sometime in the next day or so from my site.

I now have the same D6v2 disc that bpratt2 has up on his site.

Also, I didn't see it mentioned, but we both have a new trailer disc up, called T8. It has most of the DD/DTS/THX trailers. Check it out and let us know if it works.

Thanks Eric for the PM.

Also, for those users of ImgBurn there is a new version 2.4 posted 10 Feb 08.

I would not consider the disk you have labeled as T8. The normal naming convention has the T discs as movie trailers and not the THX/DD/DTS trailers. This also has some other useful stuff on it. The disc is named Home Cinema's Best Demo DVD and it is pretty good - WMV and Subwoofer Demo sections are not on any other disc here. And no I did not make it or upload it. I have just made it my job to keep the word document up to date and make sure the images posted work and such.

Is there still an FTP to download this demo CD? I read a few pages back that it was going to be shut down.

Is there still an FTP to download this demo CD? I read a few pages back that it was going to be shut down.
Read the first post in the thread...it is current.

I would not consider the disk you have labeled as T8. The normal naming convention has the T discs as movie trailers and not the THX/DD/DTS trailers. This also has some other useful stuff on it. The disc is named Home Cinema's Best Demo DVD and it is pretty good - WMV and Subwoofer Demo sections are not on any other disc here. And no I did not make it or upload it. I have just made it my job to keep the word document up to date and make sure the images posted work and such.

I think we picked T8 since it was similar to T5. True, it is not only trailers, but it doesn't have "clips" either (as far as I know, I haven't even had a chance to check it out yet).

It would be great to get an updated word doc with T8 (or whatever the consensus is for the name) and D26 information.

I successfully downloaded several iso files and burned them with imgburn with ease. Nice free ware.

The demos are great, thanks to everyone who is authoring them.

I found another DTS demo iso file that is about 6GB. Too big for a single layer DVD. My drive can burn DL disks but I've never done it before. Does anyone have any advice on +R or -R DL disks? And if I just give the burner software a 6GB file is it smart enough to split it and burn it to two layers? Or is that invisible to me?

squid...it does have a few clips sprinkled in. I uploaded a current word doc a few days ago to bpratts MINE directory. There may be a few extra discs listed on there that some of you may not have but it does contain everything else in detail.

I successfully downloaded several iso files and burned them with imgburn with ease. Nice free ware.

The demos are great, thanks to everyone who is authoring them.

I found another DTS demo iso file that is about 6GB. Too big for a single layer DVD. My drive can burn DL disks but I've never done it before. Does anyone have any advice on +R or -R DL disks? And if I just give the burner software a 6GB file is it smart enough to split it and burn it to two layers? Or is that invisible to me?

I used DVDDecrypter to burn a DL +R disc without any extra effort (was a dup not one of the demos).

Right now are you guys trying to share all the Demo's available? That would be cool!

Right now are you guys trying to share all the Demo's available? That would be cool!

Read the first post of this thread..
link : http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=575236

I have read the first post nowhere it specifies which discs are you guys sharing...
The link posted in the first post with info about the discs...
Hasnt worked for ages...

Why dont you enlighten me, with just a yes, or no as far if you guys are sharing all discs ;-)

SimpleYes !, shared on 2 ftp sites. You have to download via an ftp client. Obtain the ID and PW via the first post.
Here's the list, which you would have found on the site(s), if you had PM'd as instructed.

SimpleYes !, shared on 2 ftp sites. You have to download via an ftp client. Obtain the ID and PW via the first post.
Here's the list, which you would have found on the site(s), if you had PM'd as instructed.

Thank you very much! That list is exactly what I was looking for ;-)
I have sent a PM yesterday to both members with the FTP. I have offered my server as a mirror ;-)

Well after 4 days and 6 hours downloading the DTS #9 demo (the one you see in big box stores) using bit torrent, I burned it to a +R DL disc using imgburn and it worked. The iso image is over 6GB... kind of a pain... but the quality is pretty good. But I think I'll stick to the demo's on the ftp site. Maybe at some point I'll figure out how to author them myself and add to the collection.

Can anyone comment on the general tone of the scenes on disc 17. I am thinking of leaving a demo disc running when the realtor does showings, would need to be basically G rated in my opinion. I was planning an aquarium from Nemo, but my wife asked if there were alternatives that my include the audio side as well.

Any thoughts - here is the description:
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u129/dc_pilgrim/helpful/demo17.jpg

There's no swearing and no one gets shot (you know what I mean) if that's what you're asking...

Well after 4 days and 6 hours downloading the DTS #9 demo (the one you see in big box stores) using bit torrent, I burned it to a +R DL disc using imgburn and it worked. The iso image is over 6GB... kind of a pain... but the quality is pretty good. But I think I'll stick to the demo's on the ftp site. Maybe at some point I'll figure out how to author them myself and add to the collection.

What #9 did I have then because it fit on 4.7? Share me the torrent please. Thanks.

There's no swearing and no one gets shot (you know what I mean) if that's what you're asking...

I guess I wasn't sure how violent some of the titles would be. You don't want to turn buyers off. I saw "Earth destroyed" and possibly the clone wars as possibly more PG than G. I guess if they are in the begining, it would be easy to set it up past those segments. Do you know the total runtime?

Do you know the total runtime?

About 1.5hrs. In fairness, the clips you're wondering about are fairly benign in nature. The earth get's death starred in AE and the SW clips is more some space warfare but I suppose you can skip that, although that clip would probably appeal to the young boys:)

Victor

The file transfer of dts-demo-6-v2.iso is completed. The byte filesize locally and remotely is equal. You can now make it publicly available.
Thanks.
V...I downloaded the "converted" iso and it played fine on my PC (Power DVD).
However, when I got around to burning it to disc today, it would not load in any of my 3 SA's (2 BD and one SD player).

Plextor XL showed the disc to be error free, so it was a good burn (8X BTW)
I then loaded the disc in PGCedit and saw a menu error message re no sub pic in the menu domain, screen shot below.

Edit: I clicked "yes" to fix (had to extract the iso files ,to load into pgcedit, in order to make the change), saved the dvd changes and reburned. The new copy now plays fine

V, is the structure the same in your original img file, and have you played a burned copy in a SA ? Anyone else played this disc successfuly ?

Note: Pgcedit is a free program and available here : Click (http://download.videohelp.com/r0lZ/pgcedit/index.html)

although that clip would probably appeal to the young boys:)

Victor

Old ones too I suspect. I'll check it out. Thanks for making it.

V...I downloaded the "converted" iso and it played fine on my PC (Power DVD).
However, when I got around to burning it to disc today, it would not load in any of my 3 SA's (2 BD and one SD player).

Plextor XL showed the disc to be error free, so it was a good burn (8X BTW)
I then loaded the disc in PGCedit and saw a menu error message re no sub pic in the menu domain, screen shot below.

Edit: I clicked "yes" to fix (had to extract the iso files ,to load into pgcedit, in order to make the change), saved the dvd changes and reburned. The new copy now plays fine

V, is the structure the same in your original img file, and have you played a burned copy in a SA ? Anyone else played this disc successfuly ?

Note: Pgcedit is a free program and available here : Click (http://download.videohelp.com/r0lZ/pgcedit/index.html)

Where did you download it? The directory looks different. I can provide you tonight how it looks like. I just use DVD Decrypter to burn it. I have also burned using Nero 7 without playback issue on my HDDVD. Bpratt2 has tested it and another person. Scroll back up and he also confirmed that it played properly on his player. Lastly, I always change the speed from Auto or Max to 8x only.

What is the filename that you downloaded?

From shaggy, http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showpost.php?p=13069399&postcount=2661
From shadowcaster, http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showpost.php?p=13083668&postcount=2676

Has anyone tried the new #6 demo disc?

Downloaded from squidboy's site on 2/11.
File name : D6v2-Demo-converted.iso

See this post on page 89 :Click (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showpost.php?p=13080139&postcount=2666)

Edit : That file is gone now. Considering the error in the structure , just as well.

Downloaded from squidboy's site.
File name : D6v2-Demo-converted.iso

I guess, we might have to ask bpratt2 and squidboy to compare the filesize.

Bpratt2, have you burned the D6 that I uploaded and tried it on a stand alone player?

EDIT: I saw your update on your post. I forgot which one was the one he downloaded from bpratt2. The one from bpratt2 is the one that was downloaded by shaggy. I remember squidboy is going to download the file from bpratt2.

Ok, however, the converted one was the one that squidboy converted from your "img" file. I don't know if he replaced that one with the iso he got from bpratt2, or just renamed it by deleting the "converted".

Ok, however, the converted one was the one that squidboy converted from your "img" file. I don't know if he replaced that one with the iso he got from bpratt2, or just renamed it by deleting the "converted".

Yep, I'm confused too. :p Try downloading from bpratt2. Honestly, not sure when I was downloading from Australia, it was faster. Or maybe, squidboy's machine had many established FTP session when I was downloading before.

I could connect to bpratt's site about 20min ago, but not now.

On squidboys, the file size is 3,283,876 KB

I could connect to bpratt's site about 20min ago, but not now.

On squidboys, the file size is 3,283,876 KB

I think the filesize is somewhat at 3.6g. I really don't recall. I think the filename on bpratt is D6v2-DTS-Demo.iso

I have to check once I get home since I can't access it.

Connected to bpratt's.
The file name (as you indicated above) and the size is identical on both sites.

The converted one that I have is 3,284,740 KB. Slightly larger.
Maybe Winiso caused the error during squidboys conversion process.

Connected to bpratt's.
The file name (as you indicated above) and the size is identical on both sites.

The converted one that I have is 3,284,740 KB. Slightly larger.
Maybe Winiso caused the error during the conversion process.

Yes, download this filename then. D6v2-DTS-Demo.iso

Keep us posted. Thanks. ;)

Where did you download it? The directory looks different. I can provide you tonight how it looks like. I just use DVD Decrypter to burn it. I have also burned using Nero 7 without playback issue on my HDDVD. Bpratt2 has tested it and another person. Scroll back up and he also confirmed that it played properly on his player. Lastly, I always change the speed from Auto or Max to 8x only.

What is the filename that you downloaded?

From shaggy, http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showpost.php?p=13069399&postcount=2661
From shadowcaster, http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showpost.php?p=13083668&postcount=2676

Has anyone tried the new #6 demo disc?


Yes I've downloaded the 6V2 from squidboy's site and burned it using imgburn on an 8x -R disc and it worked perfectly. Just accepted the default settings. In fact it was the first DVD I ever burned.

What #9 did I have then because it fit on 4.7? Share me the torrent please. Thanks.

The DTS Demo #9v2 on the ftp site is one made by victor-eyd and I think he named it "v2" so as not to confuse it with the DTS demo disc distributed to stores. Here is the info on this disc..

http://www.demo-world.eu/demo-dvds/dts-demonstration-dvd-no-9.php

If Squidboy wants I'll upload it to the ftp site but I can understand if he doesn't want to get into that gray area. Even though this DVD is not for retail sale it might be too close for comfort. Plus it is >6GB and requires DL discs.

I'm a bit torrent novice, in fact that is the first file I ever got that way and probably the last. There are not many seeds running so it took days to get.

Thanks guys! ;)

The DTS Demo #9v2 on the ftp site is one made by victor-eyd and I think he named it "v2" so as not to confuse it with the DTS demo disc distributed to stores. Here is the info on this disc..

Actually, the reason its called v2 is to not confuse it with my 1st DD demo #9 , which had some bugs in regards to not having demuxxed the tracks, resulting in pauses while playing some clips. #10 is the same

Victor

Actually, the reason its called v2 is to not confuse it with my 1st DD demo #9 , which had some bugs in regards to not having demuxxed the tracks, resulting in pauses while playing some clips. #10 is the same

Victor

I stand corrected. I have 9v2 and I like it. Thanks Victor.

..I am thinking of leaving a demo disc running when the realtor does showings, would need to be basically G rated in my opinion...

Hey, Victor, sounds like an idea for your next DVD. Create a looping series of clips to leave running for a realtor. Keep the clips very short and have only a few since buyers probably won't stand there and watch an hour of clips. No menu required; just hit play. Include something for Dad, something for Mom, and something for the kids.

Keep it small to make a small download.

Suggestions?

Yep, I'm confused too. :p Try downloading from bpratt2. Honestly, not sure when I was downloading from Australia, it was faster. Or maybe, squidboy's machine had many established FTP session when I was downloading before.

Just for clarification, I downloaded the file from bpratt2 and we should both have the exact same files. It shouldn't matter whose site you download it from.

Yes, download this filename then. D6v2-DTS-Demo.iso

Keep us posted. Thanks. ;)
Update : Downloaded from bpratt's site and got the same error as previously, when loaded into Pgcedit. Not going to even burn it, as the "fixed" first copy works fine.

Hey, Victor, sounds like an idea for your next DVD. Create a looping series of clips to leave running for a realtor. Keep the clips very short and have only a few since buyers probably won't stand there and watch an hour of clips. No menu required; just hit play. Include something for Dad, something for Mom, and something for the kids.

Keep it small to make a small download.

Suggestions?

Interesting. However, most/all of my dvds already have that feature if you enable the Play All. All the clips play in succession but no menus pop up

I'll have to give this one some thought...

Victor

Interesting. However, most/all of my dvds already have that feature if you enable the Play All. All the clips play in succession but no menus pop up

True, but the clips are too long considering that a buyer might view that room for no more than 5 minutes.

One that I've considered doing for a pre-show was a collage of battle scenes from different movies put together as if it was one movie. Imagine robots from I,Robot and armies from Lord of the Rings attacking the Alamo and Billy Bob Thornton (from the Alamo movie) saying "We're gonna need more men.....we're gonna need a lot more men." The clips would be pretty easy to assemble, but the sound track would be tricky. :D

Connected to bpratt's.
The file name (as you indicated above) and the size is identical on both sites.

The converted one that I have is 3,284,740 KB. Slightly larger.
Maybe Winiso caused the error during squidboys conversion process.

Hi shadowcaster,

The filesize of D6v2-DTS-Demo.iso from bpratt2 is 3,362,689,024 bytes. The .iso file I have is the same size as shown by ls -l. Again, this is in bytes. What is the filesize after you have completely downloaded in bytes?

Try using another burner like DVD Decrypter or Nero and max speed of 8x.

Another way to nail this down is by verifying the checksum.
Please download this tool (http://restricted.dyndns.org/md5sums.exe) for Windows. http://restricted.dyndns.org/md5sums.exe

I've tried this tool and it matches the checksum result using tool from my unix box

It's very simple to use. Command is bold and italics. Just type

C:\temp>md5sums dts-demo-6-v2.iso

It took like 5 mins to complete. Might be faster on your machine since I have a slow machine.


In my fedora, I just typed

[root@localhost video]# md5sum dts-demo-6-v2.iso

Post the result and I will compare it to what I have.

EDIT: I have also checked bpratt2's and squidboy's copy and the filesize is the same. So yeah, please execute the md5sums above. I really would like to know the checksum result. If it's the same as mine, then your burner might be causing the problem.

http://restricted.dyndns.org/dts6-version2.png

Update : Downloaded from bpratt's site and got the same error as previously, when loaded into Pgcedit. Not going to even burn it, as the "fixed" first copy works fine.

Let me try Pgcedit and I will tell you the result. I've not used it before. :)

EDIT:

I mounted the iso file in linux(command is highlighted from the screencapture). Then ran mount to show it's mounted. Then ls just to show it can be read. Then I ran pgcedit and saw the same message from your earlier screenshot. I tried burning but it was giving me error such as it can't find my burner drive.

http://restricted.dyndns.org/pgcedit.png


Just download DVD Decrypter. It's a very easy to use and very straight forward.

http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/3117/dvddecrypterlg4.png

I downloaded the file named D6v2-DTS-Demo.iso from bpratt's ftp and burned it no problem. I tried it on a couple of my players and it works fine. The first version which has been removed was the problem one.

Or is there a new problem and am I confused ;)

I downloaded the file named D6v2-DTS-Demo.iso from bpratt's ftp and burned it no problem. I tried it on a couple of my players and it works fine. The first version which has been removed was the problem one.

Or is there a new problem and am I confused ;)

You're good! :) I think the problem is the software he is using to burn the image.

V...trust me I've used all of the programs discussed here and more, to rip and burn dvd's.

I didn't say that bpratt's download wouldn't play. I said that pgcedit gave the same error as the "converted" iso. Because that proggie was able to fix the error, and it then played fine, I had no need to burn it again. I only downloaded it again to see if the error was in the original iso, which it was, what more can I say. If it works for every one, that's what counts. BTW, the Apollo 13 clip is absolutely awesome !

Victor...where's yours already ??

V...trust me I've used all of the programs discussed here and more, to rip and burn dvd's.

I didn't say that bpratt's download wouldn't play. I said that pgcedit gave the same error as the "converted" iso. Because that proggie was able to fix the error, and it then played fine, I had no need to burn it again. I only downloaded it again to see if the error was in the original iso, which it was, what more can I say. If it works for every one, that's what counts. BTW, the Apollo 13 clip is absolutely awesome !
So you were able to play DTS6 version 2 on a stand alone player?

So you were able to play DTS6 version 2 on a stand alone player?
Yes, it works just fine. Thanks again for putting it together !

I pm'd squidboy a couple days ago and haven't received a response yet. I keep trying to click on the link on the first post of the thread but it refuses to load.....I don't know if the server is too busy or what the problem is but I would really like to get a copy of one of these discs. They look fantastic guys plus they seem to have a wide range of tastes and options.

Does anyone have a suggestion as to what I am doing wrong or why I can't seem to click on that first link???

I'm confused reading the last few pages of this thread.

Are there recently completed new demo discs now available from the links on the first page?

Or is this just the same stuff that has been around for a few months -- but on the new ftp sites?

If there is new stuff -- what is it?

I pm'd squidboy a couple days ago and haven't received a response yet. I keep trying to click on the link on the first post of the thread but it refuses to load.....I don't know if the server is too busy or what the problem is but I would really like to get a copy of one of these discs. They look fantastic guys plus they seem to have a wide range of tastes and options.

Does anyone have a suggestion as to what I am doing wrong or why I can't seem to click on that first link???

If by the "first link" you mean the yellow-large-font link that takes you to the blaze web site, I believe that no longer works. Your best bet is waiting for squidboy to get back to you.

-t

I pm'd squidboy a couple days ago and haven't received a response yet. I keep trying to click on the link on the first post of the thread but it refuses to load.....I don't know if the server is too busy or what the problem is but I would really like to get a copy of one of these discs. They look fantastic guys plus they seem to have a wide range of tastes and options.

Does anyone have a suggestion as to what I am doing wrong or why I can't seem to click on that first link???

Sorry, haven't checked PMs for a couple of days. Everyone who requested access should have a PM from me.

And like teknoguy said, the link in the first post doesn't work anymore.

The summary doc can be found on my site at http://www.funkysquid.net/files/av/dvd_summaries/HT%20Demo%20Disc%20Summary.doc

I'm confused reading the last few pages of this thread.

Are there recently completed new demo discs now available from the links on the first page?

Or is this just the same stuff that has been around for a few months -- but on the new ftp sites?

If there is new stuff -- what is it?

There is one new disc that is full of THX/DD/DTS trailers, along with some other clips. It's called T8.

There is also an updated version of D6 that now has menus, called D6v2.

Otherwise, all the same old stuff.

There is one new disc that is full of THX/DD/DTS trailers, along with some other clips. It's called T8.

There is also an updated version of D6 that now has menus, called D6v2.

Otherwise, all the same old stuff.


I dont' see T8 on the summary sheet. What exactly is on it?

Are there any new THX/DD/DTS trailers? Or is it stuff that's on the other discs?

BTW, whatever happenned to the disc that Victor-Eyed was mentioning back on 2/2 ?

Had a screen shot of the menu :Here (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showpost.php?p=13013151&postcount=2613)

He says "finally getting somewhere" and "who gets it first?"
C'mon V, an anxious membership awaits your masterpiece !! :D It's been almost 3 weeks.

Sorry, on vacation in Boracay.

Will get back to it and finish it off when I return. Thanks for asking...

PS. Why am I on this forum when I should be on vacation?...

Victor

Sorry, on vacation in Boracay.

Will get back to it and finish it off when I return. Thanks for asking...

PS. Why am I on this forum when I should be on vacation?...

Victor

Because you are aware that inquiring minds want to know.

Hi there,

A little late to the thread. I am in desperate need of these demo disks but I'm unable to download them due to limited bandwidth. I may need several different disks. Please PM me for further information.

--Regards,

Anyone home ?

--Regards,

Anyone home ?

--Regards,

PM sent.

Are any demos still being offered by our members? If so could someone please post the most curent contact info? Thanks!

Are any demos still being offered by our members? If so could someone please post the most curent contact info? Thanks!

Check post #1.

Can someone send me the ftp login info? I tried contacting squidboy but didnt get a response. Why is it only one person is hosting these and they are not mirrored elsewhere or on a torrent tracker? I'll offer up my server to put them on...
Thanks guys!

It's not right for anyone else but the owner of the FTP site to give you access for a login/PW protected FTP site. Have patience, give him a few days to respond.

I think I'm finally caught up with responding to PMs with FTP info. I had a ton of requests this week, so if you didn't get a response from me, please PM me again, because you probably slipped through the cracks.

Thanks.

I think I'm finally caught up with responding to PMs with FTP info. I had a ton of requests this week, so if you didn't get a response from me, please PM me again, because you probably slipped through the cracks.

Thanks.

And I won't be around to answer PM's for around a week or so whilst I'm down at the Australian Grand Prix.

whilst I'm down at the Australian Grand Prix.


OK, now I'm jealous!...;)

OK, now I'm jealous!...;)

Yep, my 22nd Australian Grand Prix as a trackside official. :D

Mind you it's going to be 37 on Friday and 38 on both Saturday and Sunday, and for our American non-metric friends, that's around the 100 degrees F mark.

:)

Do you ever do any work at the MotoGP races also? I'm a former motorcycle roadracer myself. I have even raced bikes at Daytona Int Speedway 3 times back in the later part of the 80's. And although I have always followed most all type car racing as well motorcycles, I still favor the bikes somewhat over the cars.

PM sent to squidboy.
Thanks!

Also sent PM to squidboy. Thanks as well.

another PM for the squidboy !!!!!!!!!!!!

make that one more!


Thanks!