What can I do if my DVD player is not working?
Christopher Pierce
Published May 07, 2026
What can I do if my DVD player is not working?
Microsoft provides a universal DVD playback app for purchase from the Windows Store. If you don’t want to purchase software, you can check the manufacturer’s website to find out if they have supported software you can use to view your media.
Can a DVD player be used with a DVI?
DVI can only carry RGB. HDMI can carry RGB, YcrCb 4:4:4, and YcrCb 4:2:2, and DVD players almost always output one of the YcrCb variants over HDMI as that is how the video is stored on the DVD. You might be able to tell the DVD player to output RGB in certain cases. This is a relief as I think I can go back to the shop and ask for the money back.
Can a HDMI monitor work with a DVD player?
HDMI can carry RGB, YcrCb 4:4:4, and YcrCb 4:2:2, and DVD players almost always output one of the YcrCb variants over HDMI as that is how the video is stored on the DVD. You might be able to tell the DVD player to output RGB in certain cases. That’s how you make a point?
Do you need HDCP for a DVD player?
Also, if this is an upscaling DVD player and it is setup to output HD resolutions, you might need HDCP support in the display. It might even need HDCP when you output only 480p. Indeed, after a little googling, it turns out this DVD player requires HDCP in your display (even just using regular DVDs).
What kind of movies can the dv-490v-s play?
The DV-490V-S has the versatility to match its performance. It plays DVDs, DVD-R/RWs, CDs, CD-R/RWs, WMAs, and MP3s, plus its Disc Navigator feature makes it easier to browse and view the JPEG picture files of your digital photos on CD-R/RWs. Want to stop a DVD movie and watch the rest tomorrow?
Which is the best dv-490v Video Converter?
The slim, stylish DV-490V-S delivers exceptional performance in both video and audio. For smooth, high-resolution video imagery, it features a 12-bit/108MHz Video D-A converter, our PureCinema 2:3 Progressive Scan and DivX video playback.
Can a data DVD play on a standalone DVD player?
Data DVD disc can’t be played back on standalone DVD players. The DVD burning software you use for burning videos to DVD disc did not burn a DVD in the right video DVD format.
Can a DVD-R play in a DVD player?
The DVD-R won’t play as a DVD but will play on my computer. Also it won’t play in my DVD player or PlayStation. I have burned movies on DVD-R’s and they play fine but the wedding stuff won’t play.