Total Newb - DVD Problem

[captainkar]

First let me say that I am a total newbie with this program so I apologize if my questions are stupid or not worth anyones time. That said, I love this program and am using it extensively as my tuner in my home. I have a Hauppauge PVR150 (non mce version). My problem is that I can't seem to get DVD's to play. When I select DVD from the main menu all I get is a black screen. Also, is there a way to change which input I want to view. That is, can I switch from the tuner to the composite input or svga input and such? Any help anyone could give me would be greatly appreciated. Otherwise - WOW! What a great program!

Captain Kar
Athlon X2 5000
Nvidia 8400GS
2GB 533 memory
2TB Hard drive space
LG Super Multi Combo DVD/CD/DVD-Ram

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First let me say that I am a total newbie with this program so I apologize if my questions are stupid or not worth anyones time. That said, I love this program and am using it extensively as my tuner in my home. I have a Hauppauge PVR150 (non mce version). My problem is that I can't seem to get DVD's to play. When I select DVD from the main menu all I get is a black screen.

This type of problem can usually be resolved by changing the decoders selected on the 'DVD' tab of the config app.

, is there a way to change which input I want to view. That is, can I switch from the tuner to the composite input or svga input and such?

The app automatically switches to the correct input based on the channel selected. If you only access the tuner currently, then you need to add an additional capture source for your card - set it's EPG source to 'none' and manually 'Add' a channel called 'SVideo' or 'AV1' or something similiar. This channel will then be available when you're watching live tv or scheduling a recording.

[captainkar]

Thanks for the quick response. I'll give your info a shot. Thanks again.

[jberries]

I think to get a DVD to play on my system I installed PowerDVD.