Encoding Content for Zune

[Smotchberry]

Reproduced from the official Zune website:
http://www.zune.net/en-us/support/howto ... m#section6

Natively Supported Formats on the Zune Device

* Format: Windows Media Video (.wmv)
* Video codec: Windows Media Video 9 (Simple, Main, and Advanced Profiles), Windows Media Video 9 Screen, Windows Media Video 9 Image Version 2, Windows Media Video 9 VCM.
* Video resolution: up to 320x240 (QVGA) or 320x180 (16:9 QVGA)
* Maximum video bit rate: 500 Kbps (recommended for the best balance of optimal battery life and video quality) up to 1.5 Mbps
* Video peak bit rate: up to 1.5 Mbps
* Complexity or profile: Main profile, VBR
* Audio codec: Windows Media Audio (.wma)
* Maximum audio bit rate: WMA Standard, CBR, 128 Kbps (recommended), up to 192 Kbps, Stereo, 44.1 kHz
* Maximum total bit rate: 1.692 Mbps, 1.5 Mbps for peak video plus 192 Kbps for audio

Recommended encoding settings for Windows Media Encoder:

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

I will try and post more MediaCoder-relevant instructions once I get the hang of things - still pretty new to the software!

[stanley]

Thanks!