unable to play DVDs (1 Viewer)

[2mad]

Hi folks,

I´m not able to play any DVDs since a few days. During search I found 2 older threads (older versions of MP) with the same problem but no solution and no answer since weeks.
Everytime I insert a DVD MP shows me the title in the Video menu, but once I try to play it (autoplay disabled) it tells me "unable to play disc - did you insert a disc?".
Same disc - regardless if original or copy - works fine with cyberlink power DVD. Also no problem while playing music - CDs are working fine within MP.
The only thing I changed, is the firmware of my blueray combo (LG GGC H20N). Could that be the problem? As if mediaportal is not able to find the drive any longer?
in advance for your help
TV-Server Version:
MediaPortal Version: 1.0.0.0
MediaPortal Skin: blue 3 wide
Windows Version: VISTA SP1
CPU Type: INTELc ore2 duo E7300 @ 2,66
HDD: WD 600 , Hitachi 250
Memory: 2x Samsung 1GB 2Rx8 PC2 / 2x qimonda 1GB DDR2-800
Motherboard: medion MS-7531 V1.1 (MCP7a-PTV)
Video Card: on board nvidia 9300
Video Card Driver:
Sound Card: onboard nvidia chipset (HDMI)
Sound Card AC3: HDMI
Sound Card Driver:
1. TV Card: medion combo (NXP SAA 7231 AE)
1. TV Card Type: hybrid DVB-S DVB-T analog
1. TV Card Driver:
2. TV Card:
2. TV Card Type:
2. TV Card Driver:
3. TV Card:
3. TV Card Type:
3. TV Card Driver:
4. TV Card:
4. TV Card Type:
4. TV Card Driver:
MPEG2 Video Codec: PDVD8
MPEG2 Audio Codec: AC3 pass trough
h.264 Video Codec: PDVD8
Satelite/CableTV Provider: Astra 19.2°E
HTPC Case: medion akoya s4500
Cooling:
Power Supply:
Remote: X10 medion
TV: sony VPL AW-15
TV - HTPC Connection: HDMI

 

[FCTurtle]

did you check your codec settings again ? or tried to change them ? I had such a problem when my audio settings in the AC3 Filter went wrong, so I had this message. Like if the DVD wasnt recognize, but in fact the codec was faulty.

 

[2mad]

I switched the video codecs before and it did not help.
At the moment I can not check the audio codecs, but I use the same codecs for TV and the recordings without any problems.

 

[FCTurtle]

I had the problem with audio codec only, no pobrle with the video codec... so check it first.

 

[2mad]

you are right!

if I switch to MPA everything is fine - once I switch back to AC3Filter it brings the same error.
As I could not find anything in the AC3Filter Configuration I hope reinstallation of the codec will help

 

[FCTurtle]

With AC3 Filter you can try to restore settings to default using the .REG file from the Start Menu > AC3 Filter entry.

But, I've noticed it happens when you try to modify the input / output sound format from the main configuration page. Use the "As is" option meaning you do not modify the bitrate from input or to output. You can change the channel configuration that should be no problem. Also, don't change directsound/wave device in the AC3 Filter I noticed that can bring the same problem also.

Now I'm using FFDShow Tryouts, I think it's better and you have more options to play with.

 

[2mad]

reset of the AC3 filter did not help.
But if I choose the Cyberlink PDVD8 uPnP audio codec & the checkbox for AC3 filter it works fine.
Graphedit shows that AC3 filter is used (passtrough) & my ears tell me that surround sound is back

I don´t know why this has to be configured this way, as it was working fine before with AC3Filter selected as audio codec, but I don´t care as long as it works

thanks for your help!

 

[FCTurtle]

Good for you, also interesting to know that.