I put my DVD in the player, but nothing pop ups, or plays? I have windows 8.
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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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Hi, Because this is a disc drive, and not a standalone player, it all depends on your software, I believe. If you have the right software to play multi-region discs, you should be able to pop in your disc and the drive should be able to read it and play it on screen. And, of course, Amazon has a wonderful return policy so you're not left with something that doesn't work for you.
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The DVD player works fine. I use it almost every day with no problems. Just follow the instructions and make sure you insert the DVD with the shiny part facing you.
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Only Windows 7 Includes the Keys to play DVDs on other versions of windows you need extra software. Try Googleing "Download VLC" it's a free media player that will play almost anything.
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I have only played regular movies successfully ..it would not play DVDs which I converted from tape to DVD.. Vod or mpg format
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I believe as long as you don't eject the DVD from the player. Everytime you insert a DVD, it will play from the beginning. I hope this information helps you.
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JV - Thanks a lot! I could not figure out why my dvds wouldn't play on other dvd players. There is nothing to clue you in that you need to finalize them.
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I burned a DVD but I cannot play it thru any DVD player (oldest and newest) at home. I can only this DVDplay via computer. Any ideas?
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Sorry I don't know to what you are referring regarding the $80/year software. All you need is a media player program such as Windows Media Player, VLC or Media Player Classic, all of which you can download for free. Plug in the drive, insert the disc then open the media player and instruct it to play using the external drive, using whichever letter your computer designates for it. I just played a DVD using the drive and VLC with no problem so it should work for you. Hope this helps.
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read the directions of both your player & & cleaner disk !! this usually helps . , when all else fails !!
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I've played many moves on it but perhaps they've all been regular DVD. I know I've successfully burned many BluRays (for iTunes sharing to Apple TV, which is the primary reason I bought it) but when I just tried to play a BluRay on the computer (VLC Media Player installed Win8 Bootcamp on Mac Mini hardware) I got an error, so maybe there is an issue playing BluRays. I'll mess around with it and see if I can get it to work and let you know.
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What version of Windows are you running? Windows Media Player 12 displays scrambled DVD content in Windows 7. Search Microsoft Support KB2709981, for the update. On the other hand, IF you've installed Windows 8... "Windows 8.1 and Windows 8.1 Pro [do NOT] come with DVD movie playback capability." Microsoft will gladly sell you Windows 8.1 Media Center Pack which is ridiculous. Suggest installing VLC media player. Hope this helps!
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I have the same player you have and have played those very same blu ray dvd'sI would unplug the player.wait a few min. allow it to reboot........andtry it againif all else fails...I would try a different disc from that collection.and If that doest work you may have gotten a defective set of discs.
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Also having problems: from the USB (as the dvd drive no longer recognizes discs, "Insert Disc" always pops up) tried .avi, .mp4, .wmv, .mov and none are recognized. will try other conversions.
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try another dvd first,to make sure it is not the disc. then try a soft blast of canned air if you have it. this "cleaner" is a waste of money.it didn't do anything for my players/burners,NOTHING! good luck.
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This is straight out of my manual that came with the TV. Go to your source menu and scroll down to DVD. Select the DVD mode and then Insert your DVD. The data side of the Disc has to face towards the front of the unit. The player will load the Disc automatically and there will be an on screen indication letting you know that the Disc is reading properly. The DVD will switch to play mode automatically. The on screen Disc Menu will display for your selection. I'E' Play, Rewind, Fast forward, Etc. I have two of these 15 inch Curtis TV'S and both DVD players work just fine. If you still have problems with the DVD you might have to send the TV back for an exchange or a refund. Good luck!
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I have made DVDs that play on other players. You need to make sure the setup is done properly, selecting the aspect ratio and DVD compatible for the sound. Also, you need to finalize the disk after you are done recording (P. 122 in my manual). Finally, make sure you use compatible media. I have used DVD-R successfully. I hope this helps.