PowerDVD HDCP problem - Blu-ray Forum

NickBalto · 12-01-2008, 05:53 AM

Using PowerDVD 8 and have the latest upgrades/patches whatnot and even my BD advisor comes up clean but yet i still receive the msg to change to a vga connection everytime i start playing a bluray.

really stumped here. I was using anydvd but it seems every new bluray i get needs a critical update and im of course cracked, not willing to pay there ridiculous price for something that should be working without.
Thanks..

hiro1030 · 12-01-2008, 01:34 PM

The newest versions of PowerDVD won't play *any* BD disc under XP with an ATI graphics card, regardless if you have a HDCP capable monitor or not, because Cyberlink has broken the HDCP detection.

So, you should revert back to the previous version. The same thing happened to me also.

NickBalto · 12-02-2008, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by hiro1030

The newest versions of PowerDVD won't play *any* BD disc under XP with an ATI graphics card, regardless if you have a HDCP capable monitor or not, because Cyberlink has broken the HDCP detection.

So, you should revert back to the previous version. The same thing happened to me also.

alright cheers mate, what version you running atm then?

hiro1030 · 12-02-2008, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by NickBalto

alright cheers mate, what version you running atm then?

As I use 7.3, I'm not sure about 8, but I guess the last version should work.

blckman · 12-02-2008, 06:42 PM

I said this about a week or two ago. In the beginning of my computer building I went with ATI cards. I would suggest leave them alone. I am running the same software he is running. Powever DVD, however, it's the Suite 1.0 that came with my LG drive/HD-DVD/Blu-Ray all together. As long as ATI exist, then you're going to have problems with their driver issues and such. That's just the way ATI cards are. Listen to this as well. ATI makes great cards for the price, however, the hardware has nothing to deal with the drivers the manufacturer delivers. Maybe you can swap the card out or something. I love the ATI cards, I just don't like the driver issues that comes with it. If ATI ever gets it's driver department together, then I will think about buying one. Until then, Nvidia forever for me. Sorry you're having this problem.

hiro1030 · 12-02-2008, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by blckman

I said this about a week or two ago. In the beginning of my computer building I went with ATI cards. I would suggest leave them alone. I am running the same software he is running. Powever DVD, however, it's the Suite 1.0 that came with my LG drive/HD-DVD/Blu-Ray all together. As long as ATI exist, then you're going to have problems with their driver issues and such. That's just the way ATI cards are. Listen to this as well. ATI makes great cards for the price, however, the hardware has nothing to deal with the drivers the manufacturer delivers. Maybe you can swap the card out or something. I love the ATI cards, I just don't like the driver issues that comes with it. If ATI ever gets it's driver department together, then I will think about buying one. Until then, Nvidia forever for me. Sorry you're having this problem.

Yep, I know what you mean. I'm in the process of building a new rig. I'll pick up a NVIDIA GTX 260 this time.

However, ArcSoft TMT works with my ATI HD4670 flawlessly whatever version of driver I use.... Plus, TMT can decode the HD audio correctly (TrueHD/DTS-HD MA). So, actually I ditched PowerDVD.

NickBalto · 12-03-2008, 03:21 AM

^alright im gonna give that TotalMedia Theatre a go, its only $70. Cheers...

NickBalto · 12-03-2008, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by hiro1030

Yep, I know what you mean. I'm in the process of building a new rig. I'll pick up a NVIDIA GTX 260 this time.

However, ArcSoft TMT works with my ATI HD4670 flawlessly whatever version of driver I use.... Plus, TMT can decode the HD audio correctly (TrueHD/DTS-HD MA). So, actually I ditched PowerDVD.

jsut another question, how actually do you get TrueHD/DTS-HD MA through your pc? ive gotta HDA xplosion 7.1 running via optical to my reciever, do i have a chance?
thanks..

hiro1030 · 12-03-2008, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by NickBalto

jsut another question, how actually do you get TrueHD/DTS-HD MA through your pc? ive gotta HDA xplosion 7.1 running via optical to my reciever, do i have a chance?
thanks..

I think you need a card like the ASUS Xonar HDAV. It even comes with TMT.

hiro1030 · 12-03-2008, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by NickBalto

^alright im gonna give that TotalMedia Theatre a go, its only $70. Cheers...

$41.99 until Dec.5th!

NickBalto · 12-03-2008, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by hiro1030

I think you need a card like the ASUS Xonar HDAV. It even comes with TMT.

hmm so it looks like you need to use hdmi. my receiver has hdmi inputs but i dont think it does audio, well not by default anyways.

blckman · 12-03-2008, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by NickBalto

hmm so it looks like you need to use hdmi. my receiver has hdmi inputs but i dont think it does audio, well not by default anyways.

Be careful NickBalto with this soundcard. Just because you're paying about $150-200.00 for this card doesn't mean it's better. According to newegg.com and Asuz's website, the card is not compliant with the current software it comes with. Users are giving this card bad ratings. I say, before you buy a soundcard look at user ratings. Many people are experts at proper sound set ups. Just be forewarned. Peace.

NickBalto · 12-04-2008, 04:53 AM

^yeh thanks for that mate, i wont rush into things, its not priority atm so ill wait for a better card...

prerich · 12-04-2008, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by blckman

Be careful NickBalto with this soundcard. Just because you're paying about $150-200.00 for this card doesn't mean it's better. According to newegg.com and Asuz's website, the card is not compliant with the current software it comes with. Users are giving this card bad ratings. I say, before you buy a soundcard look at user ratings. Many people are experts at proper sound set ups. Just be forewarned. Peace.

Initially the card was full of problems (driver issues - not issues with TMT). All of the known bugs with the exception 24fps playback have been rectified (ASVforum accounts). It now bitstreams TrueHD and DTS-HD-Master in XP and Vista 32bit versions. I just received my new motherboard (Geforce 9300) and to my surprise it states that it has a protected audio path built into the GPU (that was a shocker to me

) I'm going to install it and put it through its paces this weekend.

I'll start a thread to let you guys know how it performs.

blckman · 12-04-2008, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by prerich

Initially the card was full of problems (driver issues - not issues with TMT). All of the known bugs with the exception 24fps playback have been rectified (ASVforum accounts). It now bitstreams TrueHD and DTS-HD-Master in XP and Vista 32bit versions. I just received my new motherboard (Geforce 9300) and to my surprise it states that it has a protected audio path built into the GPU (that was a shocker to me

) I'm going to install it and put it through its paces this weekend.

I'll start a thread to let you guys know how it performs.

I really would like to know how the Asus cards hold up. Thankfully, according to your information, Asus is really branching out into other markets instead of just motherboards. Thanks and do keep up informed.

12-01-2008, 05:53 AM	#1
NickBalto Member Member since:Aug 2008 Blu-ray collection:120 Blu-ray reviews:4	PowerDVD HDCP problem Using PowerDVD 8 and have the latest upgrades/patches whatnot and even my BD advisor comes up clean but yet i still receive the msg to change to a vga connection everytime i start playing a bluray. really stumped here. I was using anydvd but it seems every new bluray i get needs a critical update and im of course cracked, not willing to pay there ridiculous price for something that should be working without. Thanks..

12-02-2008, 06:42 PM	#5
blckman Member Member since:Oct 2008	Hiro1030 Is Right NickBalto I said this about a week or two ago. In the beginning of my computer building I went with ATI cards. I would suggest leave them alone. I am running the same software he is running. Powever DVD, however, it's the Suite 1.0 that came with my LG drive/HD-DVD/Blu-Ray all together. As long as ATI exist, then you're going to have problems with their driver issues and such. That's just the way ATI cards are. Listen to this as well. ATI makes great cards for the price, however, the hardware has nothing to deal with the drivers the manufacturer delivers. Maybe you can swap the card out or something. I love the ATI cards, I just don't like the driver issues that comes with it. If ATI ever gets it's driver department together, then I will think about buying one. Until then, Nvidia forever for me. Sorry you're having this problem.

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12-01-2008, 01:34 PM	#2
hiro1030 Member Member since:Nov 2008	The newest versions of PowerDVD won't play any BD disc under XP with an ATI graphics card, regardless if you have a HDCP capable monitor or not, because Cyberlink has broken the HDCP detection. So, you should revert back to the previous version. The same thing happened to me also.

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NickBalto Member Member since:Aug 2008 Blu-ray collection:120 Blu-ray reviews:4	^alright im gonna give that TotalMedia Theatre a go, its only $70. Cheers...

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