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    Playing Bluray movies on G51J, connected to HDTV

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by ryzeki, May 31, 2010.

  1. ryzeki

    ryzeki Super Moderator Super Moderator

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    Hey there!

    I have a little problem that is quite frustrating. I am using the bluray on my laptop to play some movies, and so far it works great. The problem lies when I connect my laptop to my samsung HDTV.

    I can get the full signal and all, but when I start playback, the video just doesn't show, it remains all black (the audio can clearly be heard though).Its just that. I can't see the movie video at all but I can hear the sound. (the desktop background can be seen too when I minimize the WinDVD software).

    Any clue on how I can fix this? Thanks.
     
    ryzeki, May 31, 2010
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  2. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    This will sound pretty basic, but have you tried reinstalling WinDVD?
     
    David, May 31, 2010
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  3. ryzeki

    ryzeki Super Moderator Super Moderator

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    Hmmm

    Well I actually just installed it. Today heh. I used to use my PS3 as th bluray player, but today ir broke :( so I wanted to use my laptop and suprise surprise...
     
    ryzeki, May 31, 2010
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    <MarkS> Notebook Village Idiot

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    Can you switch to HDMI-only output (assuming you're connecting via HDMI)?

    The first time I viewed a Blu-Ray on my G73 I learned one is only allowed to view Blu-Ray content on a single output device at one time :)
     
    <MarkS>, May 31, 2010
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  5. ryzeki

    ryzeki Super Moderator Super Moderator

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    Yeah, thanks for the suggestion but I already do one output at a time, because otherwise I get errors.

    I believe this might be driver problems. Dammit nVidia why can't you make great performing drivers that also work for all the rest of GPU uses :rolleyes:
     
    ryzeki, May 31, 2010
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  6. eugenes

    eugenes Notebook Evangelist

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    It could also be an issue with WinDVD. Try running trial versions of PowerDVD or Total Media Theater 3.
     
    eugenes, Jun 1, 2010
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  7. ryiu

    ryiu Notebook Consultant

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    I believe that is something related to the HDCP while you may have to disable the LCD on your G51.

    Just give it a try, on completely turn off the LCD panal and switch your display to your HDMI source. (No background on so on your laptop)

    There may be some disable / enable within the video card setting you need to do...
     
    ryiu, Jun 1, 2010
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