Help with HD-DVD to mkv

[The Janitor]

Just downloaded makemkv to try out.
I am wanting to make all my hddvds into mkvs & store on hdd.

I have tried 2 different movies & they create a mkv file but wont play with MPC-HC.

Am I doing something wrong? I pick the large evo file & check the language I want.

[Icetrips]

You can't just hope Plug&Play.
MPC is GREAT but he use FFDShow and Haali as external output for make MKV being read properly.
MKV also have a plugin to be able to read .mkv format... but it's old school.

If you just downloaded lastest MPC, this could explain why you can't play any MKV.

I recommend you to download CCCP.
http://www.cccp-project.net/

This contains MPC, FFDShow, Haali and more...
This will fix your issue.

[dpstjp]

Am I doing something wrong? I pick the large evo file & check the language I want.

Don't pick the large EVO file, the film might be spread across numerous EVOs. When you open MakeMKV you need to use the "Open disc" button (it's the symbol showing a DVD on the left and an arrow to a hard drive) and let the programme determine what it's going to save.

Are you aware about the Pulldown issue using MakeMKV on HDDVDs? Do a search on this forum for it.