HowTo Rip Convert DVD to Zune, Zune video converter, iTune to Zune, FLV to Zune

[mrxxg]

Before we start, below are something you must know.
1. Natively Supported Formats for Zune Devices
The following codecs and formats can be synchronized and played back on the Zune device.
WMV 7/8/9 - up to 320x240 and 1.692 Mbps
WMA - up to 320 Kbps, CBR and VBR, up to 48-kHz sample rate
MP3 - up to 320 Kbps, CBR and VBR, up to 48-kHz sample rate
AAC (.mp4, .m4a, .m4b, .mov) - up to 320 Kbps, Low Complexity (LC), up to 48-kHz sample rate
Pictures - JPEG (.jpg) up to 640x480

2. Video Formats and Sync Time
* If the video/audio files meet the limitation mentioned above, you can transfer to Zune software and sync to Microsoft Zune player super fast.
* If the files are WMV, MP4, H.264, MPEG-4 or MP3, WMA, AAC formats (but exceed the limitation), you can still transfer them to Zune software and sync to Zune devices. But, the sync time is fairly longer because the files will be converted to the formats natively supported by Zune player during the sync process.
* If you'd like to put other video files or DVDs on Zune, you'd better convert them to WMV7/8/9 or WMA formats, which are supported by Zune natively. This will save a lot of time.
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How to rip DVDs to Zune with 'cucusoft Zune Video Converter + DVD to Zune Converter suite'
How to convert all videos like VOB, DivX, XviD, MOV, rm, rmvb, MPEG, WMV, AVI  to Zune WMV with 'cucusoft Zune Video Converter + DVD to Zune Converter suite'

How to convert DVDs to Zune with 'AVEX DVD to Zune Suite'
How to convert all videos like AVI, DivX/Xvid, MPEG, Tivo, WMV, RM, MOV videos, etc to Zune WMV with 'AVEX DVD to Zune Suite'
How to upload the converted videos to your Zune through Zune software
How to transfer music and video from iTune to Zune
How to convert FLV video like Youtube, Google video to Zune

How to rip DVDs to Zune with 'cucusoft Zune Video Converter + DVD to Zune Converter suite' 

1. Download 'CUCUSOFT Zune Video Converter + DVD to Zune Converter suite'(latest version) or 'CUCUSOFT DVD to Zune Converter'(latest version) ,install and run.



2. Click DVD to Zune Converter component, load your DVD by clicking 'Open DVD' button or choosing 'Open DVD' from 'File' drop down menu, choose the DVD ROM in your pc, it will take you to the DVD menu in the player screen.

 
3. Click On "Setting" and go to menu "Subtitle", Set Subtitle to what you like.

4. Click On "Setting" and go to menu "Audio Track", Set audiotrack to what you like. To 'Output Folder', Enter the full pathname or choose the path where you want to save your video files by clicking 'Output folder'.

5. The converter will automatically detect the main movie of your DVDs, it will popup with below window to let you make a decision, just keep the setting of "Record from movie start point" and output file size setting, the default setting is the best for good quality and compact output file size, click "Yes"to start ripping DVD to Zune video files.

Tips: You can also just record any part of movie by drag the slide bar to where you want to start, and click the "Convert" button, please select "Record from current time point". This provide you with more flexibility.



 6. Find the .mp4 file that DVD to Zune converter created and add it into your Zune software library.

7. Load the MP4 files to Zune by clicking 'Sync contenct to and from your Zune'. Now, you can enjoy the movies on your Zune anywhere and anytime.



8. More parameters
*corp function
If you want to cut off your wide screen dvd movie both upper side and downside black bands and make it full screen in zune, you can use the crop function.
1. select corp the upper black band if you want to use subtitles and select stretch to full screen in the resize option.
2. select corp both black bands if you don't need subtitles.
this function is really thoughtful!
*profile setting
choose wmv 7 if you want to get the fastest conversion speed and you don't really care about the video quality. if you are need really sharp video, choose wmv 9. if the ouput video is choppy, try to adjust the video frame rate.
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How to convert Zune video, such as AVI to Zune, MPEG to Zune, RM to Zune, RMVB to Zune, ASF to Zune, MPG to Zune, DivX to Zune, XviD to Zune video with 'cucusoft Zune Video Converter + DVD to Zune Converter'
Procedure
1. Download 'CUCUSOFT Zune Video Converter + DVD to Zune Converter suite'(latest version) or 'CUCUSOFT Zune Video Converter'(latest version) ,install and run.

2. Run Zune Video converter component, load the video files you'd like to convert by clicking 'Open file' button.
 

3. Click 'Output' and choose the pathname where you want to save your video files. Click 'Convert' to start converting video to Zune WMV or MP4 files.
Tips: Before converting, you can click 'Advance -> Video settings' to set 'Video format', 'Resolution', 'Framerate', 'Output Quality'. If you'd like to convert video to H264 .mov files, please set 'Video format' to 'H264(.MOV) FQ Variable Bitrate'. 'MPEG4(.mp4) FQ Variable Bitrate' is the default value. Certainly, you can also set 'Audio Bitrate', 'Channels', 'Sample Rate' and 'Volume' in 'Audio Settings' page. 


4. After converting, you can open the output folder to check the Zune video files.

5. Find the .mp4 file that DVD to Zune converter created and add it into your Zune software library.
Tips: Download Zune software package from
http://www.zune.net/meetzune/software/redirect.aspx

6. Load the WMV files to Zune by clicking 'Sync contenct to and from your Zune'. Now, you can enjoy the movies on your Zune anywhere and anytime.

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How to convert DVDs to Zune with 'AVEX DVD to Zune'

1. Download the latest version 'AVEX DVD to Zune Suite' OR 'AVEX DVD to Zune Converter', install and run.

2. Insert your DVDs into your DVD-rom, load your DVD movie by clicking on the 'Open DVD' option of the 'File' menu or the 'Open DVD/Video' button of the main interface, this program will automatically fast forward to the main movie, pls wait for a while.
Tips: In the top of the movie, it says "Fast non recording part, wait for the main movie to begin"


3. Rip the whole DVD
After the main movie started(in the top of the movie it says "Ready to record this titile", you can go the Menu-Options, to select the audio track and subtitle(subpicture), also set the output setting such output video file name, output video bitrate, FPS etc, i suggest you to leave it as default cuz it automatically select the best value according to your machine's performance.



4. Also you can rip chapters by chapters by select menu chapters-->, select the chapter you want to convert, then click the Convert button.

5. FYI.This program will automatically use the DVD and audio decoders installed in your machine.


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How to convert all videos like AVI, DivX/Xvid, MPEG, Tivo, WMV, RM, MOV videos, etc to Zune WMV with 'AVEX DVD to Zune Suite'

AVEX DVD to Zune Suite can convert all popular video files to iPod in only 2 clicks, including AVI, MPEG, WMV, MOV, ASF, RM, RMVB, MPG, VOB, DAT, Tivo2Go, DivX.

1. Download the latest version 'AVEX DVD to Zune Suite' or 'AVEX Zune Video converter' , install and run.



2. After launching the program, open your video file from the 'File -> Open video files' menu or clicking 'Open DVD/Video' button->Open file.

3.Set the output file name and where you want to store it

4. Leave the default settings to start converting by clicking on the 'Convert' button in the interface.

5. Transfer the converted zune videos to zune software library and sync to your zune, enjoy

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DVD, Video conversion trouble shotting:
Tips: Download Zune software package from
http://www.zune.net/meetzune/software/redirect.aspx
Notes: Zune software is your one stop for music and entertainment. Manage and view your songs, videos, and pictures. Rip and burn CDs. Create play lists. Edit track and album information. And Zune software can automatically import your existing files, including your music and video from iTunes and Windows Media Player

If you get any error convert videos to wmv format, please download the latest all-in-one codec from http://www.free-codecs.com/download_soft.php?d=2726&s=67 to install in your pc and try to convert it again, most cases it will work.

To convert RM/RMVB real media files to Zune, Maybe need to install Realplayer:
http://www.real.com/freeplayer/?rppr=rnwk

To convert ASF to Zune, Maybe need to install Windows Media Player, the latest version is 11:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/default.mspx

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How to transfer music and video from iTune to Zune

toonbit Platinum can convert iTunes to Zune, including converting M4P, M4V, WMA, WMV, AAC, M4A, AA and M4B to unprotected MP3, MP4, WMA, WMV or OGG file, it records your copy-protected music, audio book and video files as they are being played and saves the recordings as unprotected audio (MP3, OGG and WMA) and video (WMV and MP4) files you can use anywhere, so it's absolutely legal, here you go.


1. Download Tune-Bite from " Tune-bite official site'(latest version),install and run


2. Follow the wizard and it will automaticly configure everything for you like sound card etc., you just click Next.

3. Select the output audio and video format you want to use, then it will test your video capture functionality, it will take a few seconds.

4. After all the setting is done, just add input files you by click the Add button, then click GO and you are set.


Tips: If you only want to convert your music from iTunes to Zune, you can only download the toonbit Premium version as it's cheaper.
Another option for convert DRM copy-protected music and video to your Zune is you can try 'DRM Buster'(latest version) , feel free to let me know if you have any questions.


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How to convert FLV video like youtube, google video to Zune
1. Download 'Moyea FLV to Video Converter'(latest version),install and run

2. Select the flv videos files you want to convert and click convert, it's really easy.


If DVD/Video to Zune conversion doesn't work, please post your problems here and I will solve ASAP. I am glad to help.

Links may be useful
Zune official support page: http://www.zune.net/en-US/meetzune

[djmetsandy]

thanks very much ill keep this for when i receive my zune!

[Kbob]

This looks like great stuff, but I'm always worried downloading .exe files off the net...

[dannysal]

This looks like great stuff, but I'm always worried downloading .exe files off the net...

Me too...in fact, I am a little weary of this since it's called "Cu Cu" as in crazy.

[djmetsandy]

This looks like great stuff, but I'm always worried downloading .exe files off the net...

if it does anythin to my pc ill just reboot...i dont mind!

[Sepp]

Unfortunatly these programs only convert to .mp4 and h264, which means they'll have to be converted to .wmv in the sync process.  Been looking for a nice software package similar to this that'll go straight to .wmv to skip that conversion during sync step.  Plus .wmv can stream to a 360 as an added bonus...

[Badgun]

That looks all well and good, but that's a $30 program.  I don't think anyone here wants to drop that kind of coin just to play videos on their Zune.

Windows Media Encoder 9 is a Microsoft program and it's free and will convert any file to a .wmv file with no extra steps.  I got this off of Zune.net and I have tested it and it works great. 

Using Windows Media Encoder to Encode Video Content

You can use Windows Media Encoder 9 Series to encode video to a WMV file that is suitable for the Zune device. To download the free encoder, go to the Microsoft Download Center.

The following instructions describe how to use Windows Media Encoder to encode content up to the maximum quality for the Zune device. Content can be from either a live source (for example, a video camera) or an existing video file.

To encode content for the Zune device using Windows Media Encoder

   1. Click the Start menu, and select Windows Media > Windows Media Encoder.
   2. In the New Session dialog box, click the Wizard tab, and then double-click Custom Session.
   3. In Windows Media Encoder, on the Sources tab, under Source from, do one of the following:
          * Select Devices if your content is on a device such as a video camera or a capture card.
          * Select File if content is in digital format accessible from your compute, and then locate the file you want to convert.
   4. On the Output tab, check the Archive to file checkbox, and then choose a location and file name.
   5. On the Compression tab, select the following encoding settings:

Setting    Value
Destination   File download (computer playback)
Video    DVD quality video (1 Mbps VBR)
By choosing VBR, the encoder will perform two-pass encoding, which maximizes the overall quality of the video although it takes roughly double the time to encode.
To perform one-pass encoding, choose DVD quality video (1 Mbps CBR)
Audio    CD quality audio (VBR)


   1. Click Edit.
   2. In the Custom Encoding Settings dialog box, click 1073 Kbps, and select the following encoding settings:

Setting   Value
Audio Format   128 Kbps, 44.1 kHz, stereo CBR
Video Size    320x240
Video bit rate   500K

   1. Click OK to close the Custom Encoding Settings dialog box.
   2. Click Apply.

 

Note

You can choose to configure additional parameters on the remaining tabs as well.

 

10. On the toolbar menu, click Start Encoding.

For additional information about Windows Media Encoder, see the following resources:

    * Getting Started with Windows Media Encoder
    * Windows Media Encoder 9 Series SDK

[mrxxg]

thanks very much ill keep this for when i receive my zune!

you are welcome!

[mrxxg]

This looks like great stuff, but I'm always worried downloading .exe files off the net...

i've already tested this program with virus and spyware scanning, not issue has been found.

[kinuta]

bag, I tried your method to convert my mp4 files to wmv and it ended up saying that one or more codecs required to open this content could not be found. Any idea how to fix this?

[saint168]

As far as ripping DVD to WMV, I like AoA DVD Ripper.  It can also convert to Ipod and PSP formats.

[crazyiez]

That looks all well and good, but that's a $30 program.  I don't think anyone here wants to drop that kind of coin just to play videos on their Zune.

Windows Media Encoder 9 is a Microsoft program and it's free and will convert any file to a .wmv file with no extra steps.  I got this off of Zune.net and I have tested it and it works great. 

Using Windows Media Encoder to Encode Video Content

You can use Windows Media Encoder 9 Series to encode video to a WMV file that is suitable for the Zune device. To download the free encoder, go to the Microsoft Download Center.

The following instructions describe how to use Windows Media Encoder to encode content up to the maximum quality for the Zune device. Content can be from either a live source (for example, a video camera) or an existing video file.

To encode content for the Zune device using Windows Media Encoder

   1. Click the Start menu, and select Windows Media > Windows Media Encoder.
   2. In the New Session dialog box, click the Wizard tab, and then double-click Custom Session.
   3. In Windows Media Encoder, on the Sources tab, under Source from, do one of the following:
          * Select Devices if your content is on a device such as a video camera or a capture card.
          * Select File if content is in digital format accessible from your compute, and then locate the file you want to convert.
   4. On the Output tab, check the Archive to file checkbox, and then choose a location and file name.
   5. On the Compression tab, select the following encoding settings:

Setting    Value
Destination   File download (computer playback)
Video    DVD quality video (1 Mbps VBR)
By choosing VBR, the encoder will perform two-pass encoding, which maximizes the overall quality of the video although it takes roughly double the time to encode.
To perform one-pass encoding, choose DVD quality video (1 Mbps CBR)
Audio    CD quality audio (VBR)


   1. Click Edit.
   2. In the Custom Encoding Settings dialog box, click 1073 Kbps, and select the following encoding settings:

Setting   Value
Audio Format   128 Kbps, 44.1 kHz, stereo CBR
Video Size    320x240
Video bit rate   500K

   1. Click OK to close the Custom Encoding Settings dialog box.
   2. Click Apply.

 

Note

You can choose to configure additional parameters on the remaining tabs as well.

 

10. On the toolbar menu, click Start Encoding.

For additional information about Windows Media Encoder, see the following resources:

    * Getting Started with Windows Media Encoder
    * Windows Media Encoder 9 Series SDK

when i try to convert avi files into wmv it says its missing a few codecs do you know where i can find them?

[~+-{|Tim|}-+~]

People, these are rebranded iPod video converters, nothing is different! They're not free either, they have watermarks. On the Zune page, it says "Use microsoft media encoder", look on the site....

[Kaiser]

That looks all well and good, but that's a $30 program.  I don't think anyone here wants to drop that kind of coin just to play videos on their Zune.

Windows Media Encoder 9 is a Microsoft program and it's free and will convert any file to a .wmv file with no extra steps.  I got this off of Zune.net and I have tested it and it works great. 

Using Windows Media Encoder to Encode Video Content

You can use Windows Media Encoder 9 Series to encode video to a WMV file that is suitable for the Zune device. To download the free encoder, go to the Microsoft Download Center.

The following instructions describe how to use Windows Media Encoder to encode content up to the maximum quality for the Zune device. Content can be from either a live source (for example, a video camera) or an existing video file.

To encode content for the Zune device using Windows Media Encoder

   1. Click the Start menu, and select Windows Media > Windows Media Encoder.
   2. In the New Session dialog box, click the Wizard tab, and then double-click Custom Session.
   3. In Windows Media Encoder, on the Sources tab, under Source from, do one of the following:
          * Select Devices if your content is on a device such as a video camera or a capture card.
          * Select File if content is in digital format accessible from your compute, and then locate the file you want to convert.
   4. On the Output tab, check the Archive to file checkbox, and then choose a location and file name.
   5. On the Compression tab, select the following encoding settings:

Setting    Value
Destination   File download (computer playback)
Video    DVD quality video (1 Mbps VBR)
By choosing VBR, the encoder will perform two-pass encoding, which maximizes the overall quality of the video although it takes roughly double the time to encode.
To perform one-pass encoding, choose DVD quality video (1 Mbps CBR)
Audio    CD quality audio (VBR)


   1. Click Edit.
   2. In the Custom Encoding Settings dialog box, click 1073 Kbps, and select the following encoding settings:

Setting   Value
Audio Format   128 Kbps, 44.1 kHz, stereo CBR
Video Size    320x240
Video bit rate   500K

   1. Click OK to close the Custom Encoding Settings dialog box.
   2. Click Apply.

 

Note

You can choose to configure additional parameters on the remaining tabs as well.

 

10. On the toolbar menu, click Start Encoding.

For additional information about Windows Media Encoder, see the following resources:

    * Getting Started with Windows Media Encoder
    * Windows Media Encoder 9 Series SDK

$30's nothing, and after i buy a new dell for my gf i may try it out, but after my poor experience with software downloads i'll have to do more research on it. but i hope it works, because she really wants something that can rip DVD's on her laptop rather than having to use mine all the time.

[Degslon]

Does the Windows encoder support .flv because I get an error regarding specified source plug in.

[artdirector]

Can i play itunes tv shows on zune ?
i tried and zune software said i cant play because its from another music store.

if, yes, HOW !???!

thanks

[Kbob]

Can i play itunes tv shows on zune ?
i tried and zune software said i cant play because its from another music store.

if, yes, HOW !???!

thanks

Anything from iTunes isn't going to work... anything that's DRM'd from another store isn't going to work unless you have a program that can crack the coding.

[JeffThreat]

I want some of my DVD's on Zune... does windows converter do this?