Video Bit Rate Too High-how to reduce quality

I have a Creative Zen Vision M Version .40.02. The problem is a few of my videos have a high bit rate, which from what I have read is the problem. These videos are from the free digital copy that comes with the movie. I would like to know how I can either change this, if there is a firmware that would let a higher bit rate play(from what I have looked into it doesn't appear so), or if I can't play them on my player. Thanks for any help.

I don't know exactly what the total length of the video is in minutes, but I do know that it is 6.8GB for a dual layer. Probably at least 3 hours. I don't know what the target bit rate is? Is what you are referring is to what the compression I used in compressor?
I am using the setting DVD Best Quality 150 minutes 3.7mbps for video and the AC3 for the audio.
I am recompressing all the videos again just in case there was a problem with one of the compressions. I don't understand why it isn't working this time when none of the settings or compression had changed.
Thanks!!

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    mvp productions wrote:
    It runs through the rendering fine
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  • Video Bit Rate Too High

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    And that would be the default setting?
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    Yeah..bitrate is so important. Just because your encoder indicates a high of 9.0 mb/s doesn't mean it won't go over that point from time to time - Every encoder introduced bitrate spikes (at least on occasions). You won't see a quality difference with 9.0 over 7.6 with encoders like Compressor. Do what Subquestion says and use AC3 audio unless your client absolutely demands it based on the content (concerts, audio titles, ect). With this you'll need to adjust for video bit rates to accommodate the higher audio bitrate.
    Message was edited by: Eric Pautsch1

  • Video bit rate too high when try to build and burn.  Audio is AC3

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    I don't know exactly what the total length of the video is in minutes, but I do know that it is 6.8GB for a dual layer. Probably at least 3 hours. I don't know what the target bit rate is? Is what you are referring is to what the compression I used in compressor?
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    John Howarth wrote:
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    These problems all occur when using Compressor, at 6.2Mbps preset, with ac3 for the sound. Is that just too high? But then why does the rest of the movie play OK?
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    Also using a CBR intead of VBR has helped in some multi angle issues.
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  • "Video bit rate too high" error

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  • Dvd studio says bit rate too high

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    Rendering Menu:Menu 2a,Language:2...
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    Generating Transition: auto Play, Clip 3...
    Generating Transition: auto Play, Clip 4...
    Generating Transition: auto Play, Clip 5...
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