Two audio tracks in APT via Handbrake

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Two audio tracks in APT via Handbrake

Hey there...
I encoded one of my DVDs, using Handbrake.
Basically, I chose the AppleTV presets... except for the audio setup.
Here, I set up a second audio track (number one being english, with the second one being german).

So, Handbrake created a mp4 file as it was set up to.
I transferred that file to my ATV, using iTunes.
Now... everything works great. Except for the audio settings.
When I play that encoded movie in iTunes, I can choose either the one, or the other audio track as I like. On AppleTV however, it would just play using track 2 - which is weird for one.
I can't change the tracks, like you would be able to when you rented a movie in the Store...

Is there a special setting in Handbrake, that allows ATV to recognize that there are two audio tracks in the mp4? Or is there another workaround?

Thanks a bunch in advance!

Mark

MacBook pro, Mac OS X (10.6.3)

Posted on Apr 26, 2010 12:05 PM

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Answer 1

Apr 26, 2010 12:12 PM in response to MarkT1234

Discussion about converting copy protected DVD's is not permitted on these forums.

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Chenks

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Apr 26, 2010 12:24 PM in response to MarkT1234

the advice given for normal files that have similar issues is to change the file extension from .mp4 to .m4v.

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MarkT1234 Author

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Apr 26, 2010 12:30 PM in response to Winston Churchill

Since I own the DVD, I am allowed to encode it and watch on the AppleTV... so are there any other helpful hints?

THX

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MarkT1234 Author

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Apr 26, 2010 12:30 PM in response to Chenks

Thank you for your help Chenks...
Trying to do that, I just realized that the file format is m4v already...
Does iTunes convert mp4 to m4v automatically, when importing a video file?

However... still doesn't work 😟

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Jolly Giant

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Apr 26, 2010 12:30 PM in response to MarkT1234

MarkT1234 wrote:
Since I own the DVD, I am allowed to encode it

no, you're not. take a look @ this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ripping.

J GG

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MarkT1234 Author

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Apr 26, 2010 12:33 PM in response to Jolly Giant

Okay... my fault.
I'm from germany. So we are allowed to do so.
I'm surprised that you aren't in the US !!
What about music CDs? Are you allowed to convert them to mp3 and listen them on your iPod ?

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Apr 26, 2010 12:35 PM in response to MarkT1234

MarkT1234 wrote:
Since I own the DVD, I am allowed to encode it and watch on the AppleTV... so are there any other helpful hints?

THX

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Even if this was the case (which it is not), discussing it is still prohibited under terms of Use for these forums.

Unfortunately you left little doubt about the matter since non copy protected DVD's are unlikely to contain different languages.

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Jolly Giant

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Apr 26, 2010 12:37 PM in response to MarkT1234

MarkT1234 wrote:
Okay... my fault.
I'm from germany. So we are allowed to do so.

i doubt that very much ! anyways, this forum is based in the US. and, the ToU of the forum (to which you agreed when you came here) say very clearly

I'm surprised that you aren't in the US !!

sometimes i'd rather be. they have the better content in the US ITMS 😉

What about music CDs? Are you allowed to convert them to mp3 and listen them on your iPod ?

yes, that's different.

J GG

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MarkT1234 Author

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Apr 26, 2010 1:15 PM in response to Jolly Giant

Doubt it or not- it's true.

Concerning the ToU of the forum you are right, of course.
Unfortunately, the german forums aren't that helpful when it comes to ATV problems, since there simply aren't that many apple users in europe.
Anyways. Thanks for your help.

Take care,

Mark

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Jolly Giant

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Apr 26, 2010 1:23 PM in response to MarkT1234

MarkT1234 wrote:
Doubt it or not- it's true.

could you please point me to documentation that would prove your point ?

i'd really like to read up on this matter, what with our precious politicians being always so eager to keep in line with international laws and standards.

tia !

J GG

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Ted C

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Apr 27, 2010 6:08 AM in response to Winston Churchill

If you look again - the original poster never mentions he decrypted a dvd source - so he is still legally ok on these forums. As far as we know from his original post - this is a dvd movie he created and owns.

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Chenks

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Apr 27, 2010 6:46 AM in response to Ted C

Ted C wrote:
If you look again - the original poster never mentions he decrypted a dvd source - so he is still legally ok on these forums. As far as we know from his original post - this is a dvd movie he created and owns.

a home made DVD with multiple audio tracks?
unlikely i would think.

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Alley_Cat

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Apr 27, 2010 9:23 AM in response to Chenks

Chenks wrote:

Ted C wrote:
If you look again - the original poster never mentions he decrypted a dvd source - so he is still legally ok on these forums. As far as we know from his original post - this is a dvd movie he created and owns.

a home made DVD with multiple audio tracks?
unlikely i would think.

Unlikley, but not impossible - there are consumer camcorders that purport to record 5.1 surround, so an option for stereo and surround support in DVD authoring apps would seem likely (I assume FCP does have it), but multiple languages is probably pushing it for most consumers.

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Ted C

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Apr 28, 2010 5:49 AM in response to Chenks

I agree chenks, unlikely - but we both know (I think you know at least :)) that handbrake does not remove decryption. So legally, The Original poster is not discussing how to "rip" a dvd 0r remove decryption from a commercial source.

I'm really only interested in knowing how to switch audio tracks on the Apple TV and was hoping to see an answer to the original post.

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Chenks

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Apr 28, 2010 5:59 AM in response to Ted C

Ted C wrote:
I'm really only interested in knowing how to switch audio tracks on the Apple TV and was hoping to see an answer to the original post.

press and hold play/pause to bring up the menu.
if multiple (supported) audio tracks are available they will be listed as an option to choose from.

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