Blu-ray playback on PC - Blu-ray Forum

chrisactiv8 · 02-23-2008, 05:12 AM

I know this topic has probably been beaten with a dead horse but...I'll ask anyways. I'm at my wits end...

I just set up a media center PC I have a GeForce 8500GT, Pioneer BDC-S02BK drive, its all running to my samsung 50" plasma with HD tuner. The software that comes with the drive is Cyberlink PowerDVD...says it plays BD but it won't

suggestions?

UltimateFighter · 02-23-2008, 05:14 AM

updated to the latest version of the cyberlink software?

chrisactiv8 · 02-23-2008, 05:17 AM

sigh no..I feel a bit dumb...will do that now

Lord_Phan · 02-23-2008, 05:21 AM

It won't play BD in dual monitor mode, so I think you have to set the HD-TV as the only monitor while watching them.

chrisactiv8 · 02-23-2008, 05:22 AM

What is a bit misleading is that on the advertising on the box, it says it will play BD..it doesn't say you have to upgrade

MOONPHASE · 02-23-2008, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisactiv8

What is a bit misleading is that on the advertising on the box, it says it will play BD..it doesn't say you have to upgrade

all that means its capable of Blu-Ray playback but yeah they should tell you that you need to upgrade

chrisactiv8 · 02-23-2008, 05:50 AM

My Plasma is my only monitor

chrisactiv8 · 02-23-2008, 06:13 AM

Well I just upgraded that software and ...nope..still won't play.

j3ff86 · 02-23-2008, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisactiv8

What is a bit misleading is that on the advertising on the box, it says it will play BD..it doesn't say you have to upgrade

How is that misleading. You're just "upgrading" or "patching" the software (for free). Do you know what a software patch is?

Diablo69 · 02-23-2008, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisactiv8

Well I just upgraded that software and ...nope..still won't play.

Does your GFX support HDCP?

chrisactiv8 · 02-23-2008, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Diablo69

Does your GFX support HDCP?

yes it does

chrisactiv8 · 02-23-2008, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by j3ff86

How is that misleading. You're just "upgrading" or "patching" the software (for free). Do you know what a software patch is?

yes I know what that is..I did that..thats what I am saying...it still won't work after that

Bruuce · 02-23-2008, 07:28 AM

try a different disc.

j3ff86 · 02-23-2008, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisactiv8

yes I know what that is..I did that..thats what I am saying...it still won't work after that

What error message are you getting.

Skinny · 02-24-2008, 10:55 PM

I had a case with an LG drive trying to play BD. I wasn't getting any error mesages, the damn thing just wouldnt play. It would load up the software, then close down just as it was about to play. Took me days to figure out, but it was a driver problem in the end. Some old sound card drivers were causing the issue. Just a thought..

chrisactiv8 · 02-25-2008, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by j3ff86

What error message are you getting.

I'm not getting an error message at all...it plays with no picture. Like you can see the timer going but no sound or picture.

chrisactiv8 · 02-25-2008, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Skinny

I had a case with an LG drive trying to play BD. I wasn't getting any error mesages, the damn thing just wouldnt play. It would load up the software, then close down just as it was about to play. Took me days to figure out, but it was a driver problem in the end. Some old sound card drivers were causing the issue. Just a thought..

Thank you. I'll check that.

sam3 · 02-25-2008, 03:16 AM

I already try powerdvd , windvd, they all say support blu-ray dvd , but still can't play blu-ray movies , that i thing it is the copyright , the player only can play your own make movies or files , can't play retail movies !

chrisactiv8 · 02-25-2008, 11:56 PM

problem solved with any DVD HD ..brilliant.!.thanks everyone with all the help

02-23-2008, 05:12 AM	#1
chrisactiv8 Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Brisbane	Blu-ray playback on PC I know this topic has probably been beaten with a dead horse but...I'll ask anyways. I'm at my wits end... I just set up a media center PC I have a GeForce 8500GT, Pioneer BDC-S02BK drive, its all running to my samsung 50" plasma with HD tuner. The software that comes with the drive is Cyberlink PowerDVD...says it plays BD but it won't suggestions?

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02-23-2008, 05:14 AM	#2
UltimateFighter Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Snohomish, WA Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:11	updated to the latest version of the cyberlink software?

02-23-2008, 05:17 AM	#3
chrisactiv8 Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Brisbane	sigh no..I feel a bit dumb...will do that now

02-23-2008, 05:21 AM	#4
Lord_Phan Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Brampton, On	It won't play BD in dual monitor mode, so I think you have to set the HD-TV as the only monitor while watching them.

02-23-2008, 05:22 AM	#5
chrisactiv8 Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Brisbane	What is a bit misleading is that on the advertising on the box, it says it will play BD..it doesn't say you have to upgrade

02-23-2008, 05:50 AM	#7
chrisactiv8 Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Brisbane	My Plasma is my only monitor

02-23-2008, 06:13 AM	#8
chrisactiv8 Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Brisbane	Well I just upgraded that software and ...nope..still won't play.

02-23-2008, 07:28 AM	#13
Bruuce Senior Member Member since:Dec 2006	try a different disc.

02-24-2008, 10:55 PM	#15
Skinny New Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:UK	I had a case with an LG drive trying to play BD. I wasn't getting any error mesages, the damn thing just wouldnt play. It would load up the software, then close down just as it was about to play. Took me days to figure out, but it was a driver problem in the end. Some old sound card drivers were causing the issue. Just a thought..

02-25-2008, 03:16 AM	#18
sam3 New Member Member since:Jan 2008	I already try powerdvd , windvd, they all say support blu-ray dvd , but still can't play blu-ray movies , that i thing it is the copyright , the player only can play your own make movies or files , can't play retail movies !

02-25-2008, 11:56 PM	#19
chrisactiv8 Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Brisbane	problem solved with any DVD HD ..brilliant.!.thanks everyone with all the help

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