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Why do some of my Blu Rays not play?
There are several reasons a disc may not play in the Blu-ray player. A dirty or scratched disc is the most obvious cause, but an incorrect region code or configuration of your home theater system can be the reason as well. Whether you’re having trouble with 4K or 3D, Blu-ray or DVD, there is a fix.
Why is my brand new Blu-ray disc skipping?
2 Check the disc under a lamp and make sure there are no fingerprints, dust, dirt, or smudges left on the disc. Also check that there are no deep scratches on the disc that will prevent the laser lens from being able to read any of the special data encoded on the disc and can cause a lot of skipping.
Can Blu-ray DVDs play on a normal DVD players?
The reason that you can’t play a Blu-ray Disc on a DVD player is that the discs are embedded with more video and audio information than a DVD player is designed to read. The pits on the disc are where the video and audio information of Blu-ray Discs (as well as DVDs and CDs) is stored.
Why won’t my Blu-ray Disc play in my Blu-Ray player?
The most common reason for discs not loading is that the firmware needs updating for the new features on the disc. Also if the disc is BD-Live compatible you will need to ensure that an SD card 1GB or larger is inserted in the unit before loading the disc.
How do you fix a Blu-Ray player that skips?
The picture skips or freezes when playing a Blu-ray Disc movie.
- Remove the disc from the Blu-ray Disc player.
- Examine the disc for fingerprints, smudges, or scratches.
- Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the disc.
- Re-insert the disc into the Blu-ray Disc player and begin playback.
Why do only some DVDs not play?
Blu-Rays will only play on machines that are designed to play Blu-Ray discs. They will not play on a normal DVD player since they are not DVDs. The lasers used to read Blu-Rays are different from the ones used to read DVDs so that is why a DVD player will not play Blu-Rays.
Why do some DVDs not play on my TV?
Ensure the video cable between the DVD player and TV is securely connected to both devices. NOTE: If the issue only occurs with the first DVD, then the disc may have dust, fingerprints or scratches. Ensure the TV and DVD player are set to utilize the same type of video signal, either progressive or interlaced .
Is it possible to resume playback on a Blu-ray Disc?
Yes, depending on the content loaded in the Blu-ray disc. What to do when the BD does not resume playback? You would have to start over from the main menu or re-watch the previews again.
Why do we use pause instead of stop when playing Blu-ray?
When you hit stop, or turn off the player, the Java application on the disc reboots in the next playback. This results in resuming playback from the beginning of the disc. Therefore you should use pause instead of stop for Blu-ray disc that supports BD-J application.
What does BD mean on a Blu-ray player?
Note: BD refers to Blu-ray Disc. What is resume play? Resume play allows you to resume playback of a disc from the point where you last stopped. The stopping point is cleared when the Stop button is pressed more than once on the device or remote. Is Sony Blu-ray player capable of resuming playback?
Why won’t resume play work on my Philips Player?
Resume play won’t work because BD-J application in the disc disables the resume function. The Java software controls playback plus all the interactive content (like what Windows OS does on the computer). When you hit stop, or turn off the player, the Java application on the disc reboots in the next playback.