Blu-Ray Player playing regular DVDs?

Don'tCallM

Okay, so I just got a Blu-Ray player and I was under the impression that it would upconvert my old DVDs to a better signal and they would take up my whole screen. Right now, I am watching Ratatouille on DVD and it's playing with black bars on the sides (and top and bottom, because it's a widescreen DVD).

What is wrong? Is there a setting somewhere I have to change? It's a Sharp, if that helps.
For the record, this is a 16:9 widescreen movie...and the black bars shouldn't be there...the picture should expand through the whole screen.

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To get widescreen video to your TV, the player has to be connected to the TV using either an HDMI or a component video cable. If the player is connected with an S-video or composite video (yellow RCA plug) cable, then the player will letterbox any widescreen DVD or Blu-ray movie into a standard 4:3 square format. If the TV isn't set to stretch that 4:3 image, then you also get black areas on the sides (the effect is called "windowboxing": http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windowbox_%28film%29 ).

S-video or composite video cables also don't support HD video, so you won't get all of the detail available on Blu-ray until you upgrade to a better cable.

You really should use an HDMI cable (search online for the best price) with that player, because even though a component cable will allow widescreen HD video, it will limit Blu-ray video to 1080i, and DVDs to 480p (no upconversion by the player).

can you play a 3d blu ray play in a regular blu ray player?

Jim K

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The standard for Blu-ray 3D video was developed to be backwards compatible with existing 2D Blu-ray players: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blu-ray_Disc#Blu-ray_3D .

"the MVC (3D) stream is backward compatible with H.264/AVC (2D) stream, allowing older 2D devices and software to decode stereoscopic video streams, ignoring additional information for the second view"

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Blu Ray????

Q. I don't understand what it is, can someone please explain it to me?

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blu-ray_Disc

let me put it in words u will understand :

-it has 6x the resolution of the dvd
-superior sound up to 7.1 channels
-blu-ray can hold up to 25Gb on one layer and 50Gb double layer
-interactivity like never before ( surf the menu while watching the film )
-blu ray player will play DVD
-it has advance durability

Can blue-ray dvd players play HD dvds?

Chelsea-ah

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No, assuming you really do mean the format called HD-DVD.

Blu-ray players can play regular DVDs in addition to blu-ray, but that is it (unless you have one of the few dual format blu-ray & HD-DVD players sold)


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HD_DVD

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can you play a 3d blu ray play in a regular blu ray player?

Jim K

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The standard for Blu-ray 3D video was developed to be backwards compatible with existing 2D Blu-ray players: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blu-ray_Disc#Blu-ray_3D .

"the MVC (3D) stream is backward compatible with H.264/AVC (2D) stream, allowing older 2D devices and software to decode stereoscopic video streams, ignoring additional information for the second view"

Can I watch 3D blu-ray disks without a 3D blu-ray player?

Deign

I'm not concerned with watching the movie in 3D, I just want to know that if I have a 3D movie disk, and put it into a non-3d playing player, or on a non-3d display, will I be able to watch the movie as if the disk was not a 3d disk. Thank you.

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The standard for Blu-ray 3D video was developed to be backwards compatible with existing 2D Blu-ray players: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blu-ray_Disc#Blu-ray_3D .

"the MVC (3D) stream is backward compatible with H.264/AVC (2D) stream, allowing older 2D devices and software to decode stereoscopic video streams, ignoring additional information for the second view"

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how long has blu ray been around for?

herobarros

how long has blu ray been around for? just woundering

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Blu-ray players and discs were launched in June 2006, so Blu-ray has been available to consumers for 4 years as of this posting: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blu-ray_Disc#Launch_and_sales_developments .

Blu Ray????

Q. I don't understand what it is, can someone please explain it to me?

Answer
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blu-ray_Disc

let me put it in words u will understand :

-it has 6x the resolution of the dvd
-superior sound up to 7.1 channels
-blu-ray can hold up to 25Gb on one layer and 50Gb double layer
-interactivity like never before ( surf the menu while watching the film )
-blu ray player will play DVD
-it has advance durability

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Will a "Fantasia" Blu Ray from Italy work in the US?

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Bryan B

I recently ordered a Blu ray copy of "Fantasia" from amazon used. In the mail I received a copy from Italy, and its in Italian. Would this Blu ray work on a player bought here in the US? (I don't believe there is any talking in the film, so I don't have to worry about language issues?)

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"Global region codes identify specific DVDs and Blu-ray discs that are compatible with the players typically sold in that region. The majority of all current titles play in only one specific region unless otherwise noted. " For more information about Blu-ray code, you can refer to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blu-ray_Disc.
If you want to make this disc work, you can try to rip it to other formats or use Blu-ray Player software, if you have a blu-ray drive.

What's the difference between a blu-ray disc player and a regulary dvd player?

FutbolFan2

Are HD players and blu-ray disc players the same?

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No. They are different branches of technology. They are both similar to DVD players, except they only play each respective type of High Definition DVD (Blu-Ray or HD-DVD). It's like Betamax and VHS. Similar technology but one is expected to rise above the other.

I think Blu-Ray is higher quality, but HD-DVD is more affordable. Not sure on this one though.

Read this wiki article for an in-depth analysis.

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Will a "Fantasia" Blu Ray from Italy work in the US?

blu ray player wiki image

Bryan B

I recently ordered a Blu ray copy of "Fantasia" from amazon used. In the mail I received a copy from Italy, and its in Italian. Would this Blu ray work on a player bought here in the US? (I don't believe there is any talking in the film, so I don't have to worry about language issues?)

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"Global region codes identify specific DVDs and Blu-ray discs that are compatible with the players typically sold in that region. The majority of all current titles play in only one specific region unless otherwise noted. " For more information about Blu-ray code, you can refer to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blu-ray_Disc.
If you want to make this disc work, you can try to rip it to other formats or use Blu-ray Player software, if you have a blu-ray drive.

What's the difference between a blu-ray disc player and a regulary dvd player?

FutbolFan2

Are HD players and blu-ray disc players the same?

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No. They are different branches of technology. They are both similar to DVD players, except they only play each respective type of High Definition DVD (Blu-Ray or HD-DVD). It's like Betamax and VHS. Similar technology but one is expected to rise above the other.

I think Blu-Ray is higher quality, but HD-DVD is more affordable. Not sure on this one though.

Read this wiki article for an in-depth analysis.

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How do you play blu ray videos on Windows?

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//John

I have no experience on Blu ray files and disk yet. I haven't bought a single movie in blu ray.
So I would like to ask, do I need a special media player to play blu ray movies downloaded from the internet? How about from a blu ray disk inserted into the disk drive?

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Just as with DVDs, you must have a Blu-ray disc drive and the software to playback Blu-ray files.

You'd know your computer could play Blu-ray if it has the Blu-ray logo on the drive.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Blu-ray_Disc.svg

- Dominic

How do I know if my Sony DVD player (DAV-HDX285) can play High Definition DVDs?

steve

I would like to buy some DVDs that will only play on a HD DVD player (NOT Blu Ray), and it is a bit vague what is a HD DVD player. I have the Sony DAV-HDX285 with HDMI, so it seems like it might play HD DVDs. Anyone out there know for sure if my player is HD DVD playable? Thanks.

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you should check this out:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HD_DVD
since Sony was one of the companies that created the Blu ray format, i dont think ur product is compatible with playing HD DVD's, in fact im sure it is not compatible.

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How would I connect my dvd home theatre sound system's sound into my blu ray player?

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Q. I'd like for the sound from my dvd home theatre sound system to go into my blu ray player.

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you should need a blu ray software to transfer the movies

give you some views

i think it can help you

http://www.92download.com/wiki/Blu-Ray_Software

What type of HD cable do you need to connect from your blu-ray player to the TV?

Hot Chocol

I recently got a new HD TV and I already had a blu-ray DVD player, the installer told me to get an even better picture on my TV I should buy a "HD cable" to connect from my blu-ray player to my tv. What type of cable was he talking about and does it really make a lot of difference in picture quality?
Thanks!

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HDMI cable which is used for High Definition. There are a couple of different HDMI cables, but the most important to remember is that a $100 cable and $30 one will show absolutely no difference, so don't get caught by those sellers trying to make you buy an HDMI cable for $100.

You can check here for more information on HDMI cables (there's versions 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#Version_1.0_to_1.2

Generally, you'll want an HDMI 1.3, or if it's for 3D, you'll want 1.4. It usually is written on the box/bag which version it is.

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