While Mvix supports .SUB/.IDX files for subtitles, some subtitle files that are bundled with Divx or Xvid vidoes may be incompatible. Specifically, AVI files that are bundled with .SUB and .IDX files for the subtitles. A recommended solution to use them with Mvix is to convert the .SUB to an .SRT file. Here is the detailed procedure:
- The .AVI and .SUB set MUST have an IDX file and all filenames must be the same and in the same folder for the conversion to work.
- Download and install VobSub: HERE
- Install and then open the program group from Start -> Programs
- Using the Subresync module, Open the SUB file from the folder that contains both it and its IDX counterpart.
- Next select "Save As" and drop down "Save as type" and choose SRT (SubRipper). Click "Save".
- Now you will have to "teach" VobSub's OCR the letters, so as the program pauses to present you with the letter(s) it can't yet recognize, type in the matching letter(s) in the "Enter matching letter(s)" dialog box. Combinations like "ist" "fty" etc. can be entered and sometimes to do that, you'll need to use the "Extend" option. As VobSub "learns", you will no longer have to enter letters it has already recognized.
- That's it... when it's done you should have an .SRT file that MVix will enjoy! Usually takes a bit more than 5 minutes to do a 90 minute movie.
- If you like, clean up any spelling or other errors with a spell checker as VobSub isn't too forgiving, nor does it have an Undo or "Back" option. Make sure, if you do use a word processor, to save the file back in ASCII TXT format.
NOTES:
- VobSub does not save the OCR file, so each time you load a .SUB file, you will have to reteach it the letters.
- Obviously, the .AVI and .SRT files must have the same filenames and be together in the same folder for Mvix to recognize them as a set. Ensure that the .SUB file is NOT in this same folder (along with .AVI and .SRT files)
This article was submitted to us by a MvixFAN: David A.
