The computer initially recognized it when I plugged it in, but whenever I put in a disc, plug the player in, or turn it on, it does nothing. Help?
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If you have W8 or 8.1 Go to device manager and delete the driver "Initio combo device class". Then restart and plug It again. I had this problem and it has been resolved doing this.
1462610
A little more info would be helpful. I.e. What type of computer you are using and what software you are using to use the drive. For example, I use a Macintosh computer and use makemkv software to rip blu ray movies and use blu ray player software to play movies.
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If the drive is showing up but not loading DVD, it means your computer doesn't have any DVD Player Software installed. As the disc that comes with the drive, does not include player software, only drivers. I recommend PowerDVD 13 Pro player software, it supports both Blu-ray and DVD.
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I fixed mine by using a computer with an internal disc drive to transfer the driver files from the installation disc to a USB and re-installed the drivers for the external player from the USB. You could also try to download the drivers from ASUS, but I had no luck with that. Hope this helps
1462613
Do you have software that will recognize Blu ray discs? I had to purchase WinDVD 10 to get my computer to recognize my discs. B/c if the laptop didn't come with a blu ray drive it won't recognize this new drive b/c it wasn't designed for it.
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Try plugging in to an open spot in the audio section. Is your "CD" section unused? Plug into the white and red RCA-type plugs. Just remember which section you use when you want to play your turntable! Good luck! No guarantees, Lol!
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read the directions of both your player & & cleaner disk !! this usually helps . , when all else fails !!
1918500
Yup....it seems there are problems. My player just stopped playing DVD video discs (ie any non-bluray disc). UGH...very frustrating. I must admit that up until now I've been very pleased with the player. All I can figure is that its one of the latest firmware upgrades. Back to the factory...
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When u turn it on with the plug in remote and the red light starts blinking on it should play. I had to redo my card cause the first time my music didnt save to it.
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Yes, put either dvd or cd in and it will figure out which disc you have loaded and play it.
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Mine also came with a CD and instructions, but I downloaded the drivers online instead of using the CD and got it started without the instructions. Your computer should detect the device when you plug it in and either begin searching automatically for the drivers or allow you to launch a search. If you are plugging it into the USB and the computer isn't detecting it -- or if you go to computer / devices and don't see it there -- then perhaps try another USB port or there may be a problem with the device. That may not be much help, but good luck!
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You may want to check the file on your DVD, it may not contain a self-play (auto play) file. you can click into it to check. it your pc does recognize the DVD, its the DVD inserted does the trick.
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No. I bought this player also and soon found out the same. Return it if you can.
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no problems with mine. you should at least be able to use the DVD player. should return it!
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Mine works just like the one in my computer, just plug in USB and computer assigns it a drive and just play - record, burn, etc. My DVD RW had gone out on my computer, but now it's fixed so have two burners now. When portable player is plugged in and you want to burn something, like at itunes, you are prompted to select which burner. I was just stunned at how well it works, just like the one built into computer. But be careful with the software that comes with it, for it is just promotional - NOT needed to operate the unit. It will instruct you to put in disc to install. P.S. The portable floppy 3.5 works great as well if you have old stuff still stored on floppies. Mine works just like the one in my computer, just plug in USB and computer assigns it a drive and just play - record, burn, etc. My DVD RW had gone out on my computer, but now it's fixed so have two burners now. When portable player is plugged in and you want to burn something, like at itunes, you are prompted to select which burner. I was just stunned at how well it works, just like the one built into computer. But be careful with the software that comes with it, for it is just promotional - NOT needed to operate the unit. It will instruct you to put in disc to install. P.S.... » Read More Mine works just like the one in my computer, just plug in USB and computer assigns it a drive and just play - record, burn, etc. My DVD RW had gone out on my computer, but now it's fixed so have two burners now. When portable player is plugged in and you want to burn something, like at itunes, you are prompted to select which burner. I was just stunned at how well it works, just like the one built into computer. But be careful with the software that comes with it, for it is just promotional - NOT needed to operate the unit. It will instruct you to put in disc to install. P.S. The portable floppy 3.5 works great as well if you have old stuff still stored on floppies. « Show Less
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Thank you, Paul! I have the disc and the "Quick Setup Guide", but don't seem able to play certain DVD's.
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My Unit was simply plug and play. After plugging it into the USB port, I found it as a drive with the other drives under my computer icon. It identified as floppy disc drive A. I put a disc in that fit and opened the files on it. I found it a little clumsy trying to read fills. The screen message said I needed to format the disc. I did not format for fear of losing the data I knew was on the disc. After fooling around with it and retrying, It finally read the disc's data. When I put in a fresh floppy and formated it, I had no problems rereading the new data saved on the fresh disc.
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The only drivers i loaded were on the disk that came with it. Do a google search. i think i recall someone else having this problem and solving it.
809375
Unfortunately, I can't help you. I bought this unit from an Amazon vendor "like new" and it wouldn't play. They sent a second unit and it wouldn't play either. I ended up buying a different brand and it worked fine.
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I had the same problem, the instructions stink! I thought that something would come up that would guide me as to what to do, duh! I am not great at electronic know-how, but I finally figured out that you need a program, like Windows Media, to work the thing, it has no program of its own. I opened up Windows Media Player and clicked on Sync. Then it showed the MP player and I figured it out from there.
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The system wouldn't read a disc at all, so I just bought a new system. I have yet to take a look at what the real problem might be.