XPS M1530 bluray drive issues - Blu-ray Forum

xcntuatd77 · 10-06-2008, 10:43 PM

Why do some movies play on the bluray drive that is on the dell xps m1530? it is the matsashita BD drive.

Some movies play and others dont at all. It loads and just when you think the pop up menu is supposed to come - nothing. Just a blank screen.

And the movies that do play - they skip. All of them. I thought ti may hav been the disc but its happenieng with every movie that plays - it must be the drive, right?

DrinkMore · 10-06-2008, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xcntuatd77

Why do some movies play on the bluray drive that is on the dell xps m1530? it is the matsashita BD drive.

Some movies play and others dont at all. It loads and just when you think the pop up menu is supposed to come - nothing. Just a blank screen.

And the movies that do play - they skip. All of them. I thought ti may hav been the disc but its happenieng with every movie that plays - it must be the drive, right?

It more than likely is. However Blu-ray is also software based too. A couple of things, are you using Dell's Power DVD version? Also, have you checked to make sure your drive is using the latest firmware? You can go to.. support.dell.com and punch in your service tag and it will pull up any updates needed for that drive - should be listed under cd/dvd/drives section. If there are any updates, install them.

If you are using Dell's power DVD, try removing it and using the trial version of Power DVD to see if that fixes your issue.

If none of these fix your issue, it sounds like a drive issue. What are the specs of your laptop? Should be decent since it is an XPS.

xcntuatd77 · 10-06-2008, 11:39 PM

the rep installed powerdvd but it dosnt play anything. POWERDVD is for dvds only i think.

usually i use mediadirect to play blurays.

DrinkMore · 10-06-2008, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xcntuatd77

the rep installed powerdvd but it dosnt play anything. POWERDVD is for dvds only i think.

usually i use mediadirect to play blurays.

PowerDVD plays blus. I believe that is what dell is using. It's the back end for media direct. Media direct is a dell software app that pretty much starts 3rd party apps like PowerDVD.

dadkins · 10-06-2008, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by xcntuatd77

the rep installed powerdvd but it dosnt play anything. POWERDVD is for dvds only i think.

usually i use mediadirect to play blurays.

PowerDVD Ultra is for DVDs and Blu-ray Discs

xcntuatd77 · 10-07-2008, 12:02 AM

mine has that same startupscreen but blu-ray logo is not there so when i play the bluray - it doesnt work. it says something like file e: not invalid or something

I have the trial version..thats what the dell rep installed remotely.

xcntuatd77 · 10-07-2008, 12:04 AM

OHH YOU HAVE ULTRA?! is that more money?

dadkins · 10-07-2008, 12:09 AM

Yeah... $99.95

http://www.cyberlink.com/multi/products/main_1_ENU.html
Click on Comparison.

xcntuatd77 · 10-07-2008, 12:13 AM

What if after installing this thing, i still have playback issues and movies skipping?

Moreover....

I mean like what the hell. I plaid $500 to get the bluray drive on my laptop. Now this is what i have to get ONTOP to get my movies to work?

last time im buying from dell. They should pay this $100 for me is what i feel.

i mean how stupid is that...they said:

"its becasue all bluray movies are not created the same becasue of standardization issues with the technology when using bluray drive playback. Once a patch is found for every manufacturer of the disc, all movies from studios will play"

im like..what the?! so i paid $500 for something that may or may not play movies.

is this true? that some movies will play using dells media direct and some movies will not??

UGH THIS PISSES ME OFF

xcntuatd77 · 10-07-2008, 01:28 AM

http://shopnroll.com/products/Cyberl...ail-50-24.html

its $60 here...do you think this site is legit?

DrinkMore · 10-07-2008, 01:49 AM

Would not use it. Does not look legit. Thats just a quick glance.

Have you tried any of my recommendations?

xcntuatd77 · 10-07-2008, 01:59 AM

the rep actually installed the trial version but it doesnt work. it says file format invalid

yes there was an upate and driver needed to be done under the cd/dvd section..but it was somehting about removable storage. i went ahead and just did that.

DrinkMore · 10-07-2008, 02:03 AM

Your firmware?

#1 - NEVER TRUST A DELL REP! Remove all power dvd anything from your machine and install the trial ultra.

xcntuatd77 · 10-07-2008, 02:08 AM

im downloaidng it right now..i found it. hopefully trial will please me to where i download and buy the full version.

xcntuatd77 · 10-07-2008, 02:52 AM

iinstalled the trail verion and movies play. but they are skipping.

is that the drive head that is bad?

DrinkMore · 10-07-2008, 02:59 AM

You have not posted your laptop specs. Speed, processor, memory, hd, screen type, vista/xp?

You have not posted whether you updated or checked to see if you can update your drives firmware.

xcntuatd77 · 10-07-2008, 04:23 AM

OS Name Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium
Version 6.0.6000 Build 6000
Other OS Description Not Available
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Manufacturer Dell Inc.
System Model XPS M1530
System Type X86-based PC
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T7250 @ 2.00GHz, 2001 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 2 Logical Processor(s)
BIOS Version/Date Dell Inc. A09, 7/14/2008
SMBIOS Version 2.4
Total Physical Memory 2,045.45 MB
Available Physical Memory 762.05 MB
Total Virtual Memory 4.21 GB
Available Virtual Memory 2.80 GB

Name NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
Adapter Type GeForce 8600M GT, NVIDIA compatible
Adapter Description NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
Adapter RAM 256.00 MB (268,435,456 bytes)
Color Table Entries 4294967296
Resolution 1680 x 1050 x 60 hertz
Bits/Pixel 32

xcntuatd77 · 10-07-2008, 04:24 AM

im making all firmware updates right now

xcntuatd77 · 10-07-2008, 10:45 PM

I got dell xps rep to send me a new bluray drive and also full version of powerdvd 8 ULTRA at no cost to me. The certified dell will put new drive in.

lol im a happy camper.

fparais · 10-07-2008, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xcntuatd77

the rep actually installed the trial version but it doesnt work. it says file format invalid

yes there was an upate and driver needed to be done under the cd/dvd section..but it was somehting about removable storage. i went ahead and just did that.

The trial version of powerDVD DO NOT PLAY blu-ray. And it is mentionned on the download screen on their web site:

Download Detail
Version: 8
File Size: 75.4 MB
Release Date: 2008-10-03
Category: Try Free
Language: English, Chinese Traditional, Japanese, Spanish, Korean, Chinese Simplified, German, French, Italian
Limitations
30 day working trial.
No DVD-Audio available during the playback of CPPM protected content.
Does not support the playback of CPRM protected content.
Does not support Blu-ray Disc playback.

I have a inspiron 1525 with a blu-ray drive and powerDVD and every BD play very well on it.

10-07-2008, 12:13 AM	#9
xcntuatd77 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Trading Score:19	What if after installing this thing, i still have playback issues and movies skipping? Moreover.... I mean like what the hell. I plaid $500 to get the bluray drive on my laptop. Now this is what i have to get ONTOP to get my movies to work? last time im buying from dell. They should pay this $100 for me is what i feel. i mean how stupid is that...they said: "its becasue all bluray movies are not created the same becasue of standardization issues with the technology when using bluray drive playback. Once a patch is found for every manufacturer of the disc, all movies from studios will play" im like..what the?! so i paid $500 for something that may or may not play movies. is this true? that some movies will play using dells media direct and some movies will not?? UGH THIS PISSES ME OFF Last edited by xcntuatd77; 10-07-2008 at 12:21 AM.

10-07-2008, 01:28 AM	#10
xcntuatd77 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Trading Score:19	http://shopnroll.com/products/Cyberl...ail-50-24.html its $60 here...do you think this site is legit? Last edited by xcntuatd77; 10-07-2008 at 01:33 AM.

10-07-2008, 01:59 AM	#12
xcntuatd77 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Trading Score:19	the rep actually installed the trial version but it doesnt work. it says file format invalid yes there was an upate and driver needed to be done under the cd/dvd section..but it was somehting about removable storage. i went ahead and just did that. Last edited by xcntuatd77; 10-07-2008 at 02:07 AM.

10-07-2008, 02:08 AM	#14
xcntuatd77 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Trading Score:19	im downloaidng it right now..i found it. hopefully trial will please me to where i download and buy the full version. Last edited by xcntuatd77; 10-07-2008 at 02:33 AM.

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10-06-2008, 10:43 PM	#1
xcntuatd77 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Trading Score:19	XPS M1530 bluray drive issues Why do some movies play on the bluray drive that is on the dell xps m1530? it is the matsashita BD drive. Some movies play and others dont at all. It loads and just when you think the pop up menu is supposed to come - nothing. Just a blank screen. And the movies that do play - they skip. All of them. I thought ti may hav been the disc but its happenieng with every movie that plays - it must be the drive, right?

10-06-2008, 11:39 PM	#3
xcntuatd77 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Trading Score:19	the rep installed powerdvd but it dosnt play anything. POWERDVD is for dvds only i think. usually i use mediadirect to play blurays.

10-07-2008, 12:02 AM	#6
xcntuatd77 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Trading Score:19	mine has that same startupscreen but blu-ray logo is not there so when i play the bluray - it doesnt work. it says something like file e: not invalid or something I have the trial version..thats what the dell rep installed remotely.

10-07-2008, 12:04 AM	#7
xcntuatd77 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Trading Score:19	OHH YOU HAVE ULTRA?! is that more money?

10-07-2008, 12:09 AM	#8
dadkins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Hercules, CA Blu-ray collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:2	Yeah... $99.95 http://www.cyberlink.com/multi/products/main_1_ENU.html Click on Comparison.

10-07-2008, 01:49 AM	#11
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	Would not use it. Does not look legit. Thats just a quick glance. Have you tried any of my recommendations?

10-07-2008, 02:03 AM	#13
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	Your firmware? #1 - NEVER TRUST A DELL REP! Remove all power dvd anything from your machine and install the trial ultra.

10-07-2008, 02:52 AM	#15
xcntuatd77 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Trading Score:19	iinstalled the trail verion and movies play. but they are skipping. is that the drive head that is bad?

10-07-2008, 02:59 AM	#16
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	You have not posted your laptop specs. Speed, processor, memory, hd, screen type, vista/xp? You have not posted whether you updated or checked to see if you can update your drives firmware.

10-07-2008, 04:23 AM	#17
xcntuatd77 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Trading Score:19	OS Name Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium Version 6.0.6000 Build 6000 Other OS Description Not Available OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation System Manufacturer Dell Inc. System Model XPS M1530 System Type X86-based PC Processor Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T7250 @ 2.00GHz, 2001 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 2 Logical Processor(s) BIOS Version/Date Dell Inc. A09, 7/14/2008 SMBIOS Version 2.4 Total Physical Memory 2,045.45 MB Available Physical Memory 762.05 MB Total Virtual Memory 4.21 GB Available Virtual Memory 2.80 GB Name NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT Adapter Type GeForce 8600M GT, NVIDIA compatible Adapter Description NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT Adapter RAM 256.00 MB (268,435,456 bytes) Color Table Entries 4294967296 Resolution 1680 x 1050 x 60 hertz Bits/Pixel 32

10-07-2008, 04:24 AM	#18
xcntuatd77 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Trading Score:19	im making all firmware updates right now

10-07-2008, 10:45 PM	#19
xcntuatd77 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Trading Score:19	I got dell xps rep to send me a new bluray drive and also full version of powerdvd 8 ULTRA at no cost to me. The certified dell will put new drive in. lol im a happy camper.

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