How to Hook My Insignia Blu-Ray to the Internet

Print this articleIf you want to download new firmware for your Blu-ray player or use the BD-Live features that come with a number of Blu-ray discs, you must connect your player to a wireless Internet connection. You can set up the Wi-Fi connection on your Internet-ready Insignia Blu-ray player through the device's network settings menu. Once you set up the connection, you will only need to repeat the setup process when you connect to a new wireless network.

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Press the "Enter" button on the Blu-ray player's remote to open the "Settings" menu. Use the remote's directional arrows to highlight the "Network" option and press the "Enter" button to select it.

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Press the right arrow button on the remote and highlight the "Wireless" option. Press the "Enter" button to select it.

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Highlight the "Network List" option and press the "Enter" button. The Blu-ray player will now scan for the wireless networks in your area.

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Highlight your wireless network and press the "Enter" button. Highlight the "Connect" option and press the "Enter" button a second time.

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Highlight the "Edit" option and press the "Enter" button. Use the onscreen keyboard to enter the Wi-Fi network's password in the space labeled "Password."

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Highlight the "OK" option and press the "Enter" button to connect to the wireless network.

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Blu-Ray Vs. Upconversion for 1080p

Use upconversion to play a standard-definition DVD at near-high-definition quality.

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The transition from standard DVDs to high-definition Blu-ray does not require you to purchase a Blu-ray version of every DVD you own. Most Blu-ray players offer a feature called “upconversion,” through which the player will digitally display your standard-definition DVD in near-high-definition quality. Some people may immediately notice a difference in video quality between a Blu-ray disc and an upconverted standard-definition disc, but others may not detect a difference.

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The term 1080p describes the resolution of a high-definition television; the full resolution is 1,920 vertical pixels by 1,080 horizontal pixels. While it is not the newest technology on the market — 3-D television claims that title — 1080p is currently the highest resolution available. It is unlikely, even in the future, that technology will evolve beyond the 1080p resolution because the human eye is incapable of distinguishing between 1080p and anything higher; technological advances instead will likely focus on other elements of the viewing experience, such as 3-D.

Blu-Ray

Blu-ray is a specific type of high-definition video disc that is designed to display at a resolution of 1080p. Additionally, many Blu-ray players feature a connection to the Internet. Blu-ray discs often capitalize on that Internet connection by offering bonus content — deleted and extended scenes, games, commentaries and more in a feature called Blu-ray Live — that you can only access through your Blu-ray player’s link to the Internet.

Upconversion

All Blu-ray players allow you to play your standard-definition DVDs, and most players offer an upconversion feature. While upconversion will not display a standard-definition DVD at 1080p, the quality is high enough that some people will not distinguish a difference between upconversion and Blu-ray. The exception is with TVs that are larger than 50 inches; larger TVs deliver greater detail in each image, making the difference between Blu-ray and upconversion more noticeable. Also, upconverted standard-definition discs do not always have access to the same bonus content that is featured on their Blu-ray counterparts.

Considerations

When purchasing a new movie, you often have a choice between a standard-definition DVD and Blu-ray disc. If the features on each are the same, you may want to save some money and purchase the standard DVD. If the Blu-ray has more desirable extras, you may wish to invest the extra money in the Blu-ray. The same factors come into play if you are considering updating titles in your current collection of standard-definition DVDs to Blu-ray.

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Problems With GBC-H20L Blu-Ray

A single blu-ray disk can hold as much data as several DVDs combined.

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Blu-ray disks can store far more data than traditional DVDs or CDs. They can easily hold large HD movies on a single disk and vast amounts of storage that previously required multiple disks. LG's GBC-H20L blu-ray drive is a basic optical drive that reads these blu-ray disks and also reads and writes to DVDs and CDs. If you encounter any problems with your drive, they're likely due to the connections or to the disk itself.

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If the drive doesn't appear to turn on at all and you can't even see a light on the front of it, the drive probably doesn't have any power. You should check the connections you made inside of the computer when you installed the drive. Each connection should be secure, and you should be careful when making a connection, since the cords only fit together one way. If you try to force any of them, you may damage the drive or connections. First turn off the computer and unplug it. Then open the computer tower, as you did when you installed the drive, and check the power connector. If you're looking at the back of the drive, the connector will be on your left. The cord attached to the drive should then connect to a power cord that leads directly to the power supply, which is the box that the computer's main power cord connects to. After you make sure that each connection is secure, close the computer and see if the drive will work when the computer is turned on again.

Functionality Problems

If the drive indicator light turns on, but you can't access any disks in the drive through Windows, the data connector may be loose. You should reset the computer first to see if that clears up the problem. If the drive is unavailable after a reset, turn off the computer and unplug it, then open up the computer tower as you did when you originally installed the drive. When you're looking at the back of the drive, the data connection is on your right. Make sure the cord is securely connected to the drive, and the other end is securely connected to the SATA connector on your motherboard. The connectors only fit one way, and they should slide in fairly smoothly, so don't force them or you may damage the drive or your computer. After checking the data cords, close the computer tower and turn on the computer to see if Windows can access the drive now.

Disk Problems

If you're having trouble reading or writing to a disk, open the disk drive and make sure the disk isn't scratched or dirty. If it's dirty, clean it with a soft cloth by wiping it from the center of the disk out. Do not use a circular motion when cleaning it. You can also use disk cleaning solution if you want. If a disk is stuck inside the drive, you may need to use the emergency eject button. As a last resort, you should try ejecting the disk and resetting the computer again. If you need to use the emergency eject feature, turn the computer off and insert a small, strong object into the hole just above the eject button on the drive. A paperclip may work for this, but you should be careful, since it may not be strong enough. When you firmly insert the object, the drive will open and the tray will partially eject. You can then carefully pull the tray all the way out.

Other Problems

Although the drive will normally work correctly right away, installing new drivers may correct problems in some cases. You must have an Internet connection to check for new drivers. To check for driver updates, click the "Start" button, then "Control Panel," followed by "System and Security" and choose "Device Manager" in the "System" section. Click the plus icon next to "DVD/CD-ROM drives" to locate the blu-ray drive. Right-click the drive and select "Update Driver Software..." and wait for Windows to look for new drivers. Follow any prompts that appear. If you've checked everything you can, but the blu-ray drive still isn't working, you can contact LG support by calling 800-243-0000 or by looking at the "Contact LG" section of lg.com/us/support/index.jsp.

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Disassembling a PS3 Blu-ray Drive

Disassemble the PS3's Blu-ray drive to rescue a stuck disc.

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The Blu-ray drive housed in a PlayStation 3 gaming console not only plays PS3 game titles but also Blu-ray movies. In the unfortunate event that a game or movie becomes stuck or otherwise fails to eject from the drive, it may prove necessary to rescue the disc manually. Fortunately, the PS3's construction makes it fairly easy to access the Blu-ray drive and disassemble it if necessary.

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Remove the Phillips screws from the outer portion of the console. Lift the upper cover from the console.

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Remove the second layer of screws from the platter under the cosmetic cover to expose the innards of the PS3 console. Find the Blu-ray drive's silver-tone metal case.

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Lift the drive from the inside of the console. Gently remove the small wire harness from the primary circuit board leading to the drive. Lift the drive from the case.

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Flip the drive over, exposing the circuit board. Find the four corner screws and the single Phillips screw holding the circuit board to the drive.

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Flip over the small circuit board off the drive's housing. Pull the small wire harness leading from the board to the drive.

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Locate the remaining Phillips screws on the bottom of the Blu-ray drive. Remove them all and set them aside.

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Separate the two halves of the drive housing. Locate the white disc retaining cap. Pull this free from the drive.

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Separate the two plastic halves of the drive. The disc is now visible and accessible for removal.

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How to Activate Your Magnavox Blu-Ray to Facebook

Print this articleAlthough many Magnavox Blu-Ray player users primarily rely on the player for playback of Blu-Ray movies and shows, some also choose to make use of the Blu-Ray players Internet applications feature. Through Vudu, a free included application on the Magnavox Blu-Ray player, users are able to update and view Facebook status updates from the device. Activating your Magnavox Blu-Ray merely requires logging into your Facebook account from Vudu.

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Turn on your Magnavox Blu-Ray player by pressing the “Power” button.

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Use the remote to select the “Vudu apps” icon on the Magnavox Blu-Ray player’s main screen.

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Select “Facebook” from the list of available Vudu apps on the Magnavox Blu-Ray player.

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Select the “Connect to Facebook” button on the Facebook app main screen.

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Type in your Facebook account username and password and then click “Authorize” to complete the process of activating your Magnavox Blu-Ray player to Facebook.

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How to Hook Up the 55WF655 to HD Blu-ray

Print this articleHooking up HDTV peripherals has been much simpler since the HDMI cable was released. The HDMI cable is a single cord that brings both high-definition video and audio. One device that the HDMI cable was born to be used with is an HD Blu-ray player. The Sony 55WF655 HDTV comes with HDMI ports that can be used in connecting the Blu-ray player.

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Insert the HDMI cable into an open HDMI slot on the 55WF655 Sony HDTV.

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Insert the HDMI cable into the HD Blu-ray player's HDMI port.

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Connect the HD Blu-ray player's power cable into an open power socket near the HDTV and HD Blu-ray player.

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Turn the 55WF655 Sony HDTV on and press the "TV Input" button on the HDTV remote until the HD Blu-ray's logo comes on the screen.

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Insert a Blu-ray disc into the HD Blu-ray disc player and the Blu-ray will begin playing.

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How to Replace the Blu-ray Drive on a PS3 Without the Old Drive

Print this articleThe Blu-ray optical drive on your Sony PlayStation 3 console includes a circuit board attached to the bottom of it. Should the dive fail and a new drive need to be installed, you must remove the circuit board from the old drive and attach it to the new one. If for some reason you no longer have the old drive and circuit board, you wll need to purchase a replacement circuit board in addition to a new drive.

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Prepare your new Blu-ray drive by attaching the circuit board to it. Plug the wire on the bottom of the drive into the connector on the left side of the board. Next, attach the board to the bottom of the drive using the five screws that should be included.

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Turn off the PlayStation and unplug it from the outlet. Wait about 15 minutes to ensure the residual electricity has discharged. Place the console on a table in front of you with the console's front facing you.

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Remove the rectangular rubber bumper that covers the security screw. As you face the console, you will see it on the left side. Use a T10 Torx screwdriver to remove the single screw.

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Slide the console's top cover to the left until you can lift it up off the console. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the seven screws along the top edge of the top half of the console case. Each screw is marked with an arrow pointing at it.

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Grasp the rear edge of the top of the console, and lift it up and toward you to remove it. If the console has never been opened before, this might require quite of bit of force to release the metal clips that secure it.

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Position the new drive in the drive bay on the right side of the console. Connect the data ribbon cable to the connector on the bottom of the circuit board and connect the power cable to the connector on the left side of the drive. Ensure the drive is properly aligned so the screw holes will line up when you replace the top half of the case.

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Replace the top part of the console and gently press around the edges to seat it in place. Replace the seven screws that secure it to the console. Place the top cover onto the console and slide it to the right until it is secure.

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Replace the security Torx screw on the left side of the console, and press the rubber bumper pad into place.

Tips & Warnings

Sometimes you can get lucky and find a broken Blu-ray drive for sale that still has the circuit board attached. Purchasing this is usually cheaper than purchasing a new circuit board by itself.

A few manufacturers sell new drives that include the circuit board.

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How to Hook up a Blu-Ray to Your Desktop

Print this articleIf you have a Blu-Ray player and want to watch videos through your computer monitor, you must use a capture device. Capture devices plug into the USB port or the PCI slots on your computer. You can play Blu-Ray through composite, component or HDMI, but HDMI connections block recordings of copy-protected discs using High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection encryption. Not all capture devices use all formats, so make sure the one you choose supports the connection you want.

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Connect your video capture device to your computer. USB devices simply plug into an open USB slot. PCI cards plug into the PCI slots on your motherboard. Refer to your computer's documentation for instructions on how to open the case and install PCI cards.

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Install the software that came with your capture device. Refer to the documentation for instructions.

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Determine what type of connection you want to use. HDMI gives the best picture quality and is the only method that can play video in 1080p, but you cannot record copy-protected materials. You can capture copy-protected video using component or composite connections. Component video can transmit in 1080i and 720p. Composite is limited to 480i.

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Plug the cables from your Blu-Ray player into the input ports on your capture device. HDMI has one cable for both audio and video. Component and composite use separate cables. The jacks and connectors are color-coded. Plug the connection into the corresponding colored jack.

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To play Blu-Ray discs with HDMI, your video card and monitor must support HDCP copy protection. Other connections do not require HDCP support.

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I Need to Burn a Blu-ray from 16mm Film

Bring that 16mm film into the digital realm.

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Maybe you've just wrapped post-production on your latest independent short and can't wait to submit it to film festivals. Maybe you've stumbled upon a box of 16mm home movies you hope will shed new light on your family history. Whatever your reason for doing it, transferring from analog 16mm film to digital Blu-ray requires both equipment and skill. The method you use will depend on the equipment at hand, your budget for the project and your intended audience.

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Clean the print thoroughly with alcohol and cotton. If you have a work print on your hands, tug on all splice points to ensure their stability. If any cut seems damaged or weak, remove the tape and redo the splice. If your print has great value and you've never cleaned film, send it out to an experienced editor or film archivist familiar with the process.

Film Chain Transfers

If you have a working 16mm projector and a digital video camera, you can make a basic film-chain transfer. Aim the projector at the clean white wall and record the projection with the digital video camera. Though film-chain transfers can look a bit rough around the edges, the results may suffice for your needs. Even if you have a budget for a professional transfer, consider using a film chain for aesthetic reasons if you want the digital version of your transfer to look vintage, grainy, ethereal or intentionally amateur.

Telecine Transfers

A telecine involves digital capture of analog film on a frame-by-frame basis and results in the highest-quality transfer of your original 16mm print. Hire a telecine house to handle your transfer if you are working with sensitive archival footage, film restoration projects or independent films intended for a festival audience.

Transferring Sound

If the 16mm film in question is original and not archival, talk to the person who engineered your mix and ask for a digital master you can combine with your transfer during Blu-ray authoring. If you have an archival print with an optical stripe, you will need to consult a professional telecine house with the ability to play back, capture and touch up optical sound. If you have mag sound, any post-production house, mastering house or recording studio with the equipment to play back and transfer mag reels can handle the job. If you have a limited budget, shop around. You may find it cheaper to have different facilities handle the telecine and the sound transfer.

Blu-ray Authoring

Most contemporary operating systems come standard with Blu-ray authoring software. If your computer has a Blu-ray drive, you may want take your digitized film and burn a disc at home to save money. On the other hand, some telecine houses can burn a transfer to Blu-ray at no extra charge. If you've never authored a Blu-ray and did not use a telecine house, consider uploading your assets to a free file host and then using Web-based classifieds like Craigslist, Elance or Get-A-Freelancer to find someone who can do the authoring for you at a discounted rate.

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How to Import Blu-Ray Titles

Print this articleBlu-Ray movies can be encoded using several different methods; the most common being M2TS or MPEG-4/H.264 Advanced Video Coding formats. Importing Blu-Ray titles to your computer is an easy process, as long as the discs are not copyright-protected. Among the many conversion programs to choose from, you may want to try ones available for free trials like DVDFab Blu-Ray Ripper, iToolSoft Blu-ray Ripper or BestHD Blu-ray DVD Ripper. All support converting Blu-Ray movies to various formats and more manageable sizes, as Blu-Rays are generally 50Gbs in size.

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Visit DVDFab Blu-Ray Ripper's home page, click the "Download" button in the middle of the screen and wait for your free trial version to finish downloading. Double-click the ".exe" program file and follow the on-screen instructions for installing the software on your computer. Agree to the licensing terms and launch DVDFab Blu-Ray Ripper.

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Insert your Blu-Ray disc into the proper slot on your computer and wait for Windows to recognize the disc. Exit out of any pop-up Windows Explorer prompts.

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Click the "Blu-Ray Ripper" drop-down tab on the left side of DVDFab Blu-Ray Ripper. Press the "Source" drop-down box at the top of the screen and select the main video folder in your Blu-Ray's folder contents. Wait for the disc's titles to load in the Title list in the middle of the screen. Click the longest title in the list (usually the feature film) so a check mark appears.

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Choose one of the output preset options under the "Blu-Ray Ripper" tab on the left-hand side of the screen. Options include MKV, MP4, iPod, AVI, M2TS for preserving true high-definition quality and more.

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Click the "Profile" drop-down box near the bottom of the screen to choose a more detailed output option, depending on your needs (see Tips). Choose more advanced settings like quality encoding, resolution and bit rates, if needed, by clicking the "Edit" button to the right of the Profile box. Click "OK" to save your changes and return to the main program screen.

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Click the "Target" box at the top of the screen to choose a save destination on your hard drive for your converted movie and press "Start" in the lower-right corner of the screen to begin the conversion.

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Open your Internet browser and navigate to the download page for iToolSoft Blu-ray Ripper. Click the "Download" button for a free trial download or "Buy Now" to purchase the full version software. Run the ".exe" setup file when download is complete and follow the on-screen installation prompts. Accept the program's terms of use and open iToolSoft Blu-ray Ripper.

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Insert your Blu-Ray into your computer's Blu-Ray drive. Click the "Add" button in the top-left corner of iToolSoft Blu-ray Ripper's main screen and double-click the disc's main video folder in the pop-up search screen. Let your Blu-Ray load in iToolSoft Blu-ray Ripper.

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Click the "Profile" drop-down box and choose an output conversion format, depending on your needs. Output options include high and standard definition MPGs, MOVs, MP4s and formats for electronic devices like iPods, iPhones, Blackberry, XBox and more.

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Click the "Browse" button next to the "Destination" box at the bottom of the screen and choose a folder or hard drive location to save your converted Blu-Ray. Press the large "Start" button in the bottom-right corner of iToolSoft Blu-ray Ripper's main screen to begin conversion.

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Navigate to BestHD Blu-ray DVD Ripper's home page in your Web browser and click the "Download Now" tab near the top of the screen. Wait for your free trial version to download to your computer. Double-click the program setup file to begin installing BestHD Blu-ray DVD Ripper to your hard drive. Follow the on-screen prompts, agree to the licensing terms and open the program.

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Load your Blu-Ray disc into your computer's Blu-Ray drive. Click the "Add Blu-Ray" button in the top-left corner of the screen and wait for your disc to load in BestHD Blu-ray DVD Ripper.

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Press the "Profile" drop-down menu near the bottom of the screen to select a general output format. Options include high-definition AVIs, MPEGs, MOVs, WMVs and more. Set other advanced parameters like bit rate and resolution by clicking the "Settings" button at the top of the screen (see Tips).

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Click the "Audio" drop-down box and choose an audio format from the list of compatible options. Available options may be different depending on the previously chosen Profile. Click the "Settings" button at the top of the screen to adjust audio quality settings, if needed.

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Press the "Start" button in the bottom-right corner of BestHD Blu-ray DVD Ripper's main screen to begin the Blu-Ray conversion process.

Tips & Warnings

If converting for a certain program or device, check your user manual prior to downloading software and creating advanced settings to your output.

For best results, make sure you have several Gbs of free hard drive space to save files to. Depending on your output format, video may be very large in size.

Depending on the disc, Blu-Ray movies can be as large as 25Gb to 50Gb in size. Allow several hours for your Blu-Ray to convert and compress to the proper format.

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User Guide for the Magnavox Blu-Ray NB530MGX

Print this articleReleased in 2009, the NB530MGX is a black Blu-ray Disc player from U.S.-based consumer electronics company Magnavox. No longer in production at the time of publication, the NB530MGX features support of up to 1,920 by 1,080 pixels in display resolution, BONUSVIEW for advanced picture-in-picture viewing and 24-frames-per-second performance for film-like picture quality. Included in the box is an owner's manual for instructions on using the Blu-ray player.

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The NB530MGX connects to a television in one of three ways: one digital and two analog. Using the High-Definition Multimedia Interface port to hook up the Blu-ray player combines digital audio and video signals. A connection using the three-pronged component video and two-pronged stereo audio RCA connectors transmits analog signals, although it supports the same 1,920-by-1,080-pixel resolution as the HDMI. The least advanced of the three connection options, the analog-based component video and stereo audio RCA connection, can only produce up to a 640-by-480-pixel resolution.

Playback

The Magnavox NB530MGX is chiefly used to play Blu-ray Discs, but also accommodates music CDs, DVDs and Kodak Picture CDs. Optical discs are inserted into the disc tray at the front of the unit. Also at the front is a slot for inserting a secure digital memory card and playing pictures using the JPEG format.

Functions

Playback on the Magnavox NB530MGX Blu-ray Disc player starts automatically upon inserting the media; if not, you can press the PLAY button on the supplied remote control. Other remote buttons or functions include “Pause,” “Stop,” “Rewind,” “Fast Forward,” “Standby-On” for switching the disc player on or off, and “Open/Close” for the disc tray. Users can also set the resolution and picture size, adjust home theater system settings, and choose the language for the audio and subtitles, among other manual settings.

Troubleshooting

If your NB530MGX doesn't have power, the AC cord that comes with it may not have a proper connection. If that isn't an issue, you can unplug the cord, wait for up to 10 seconds, then re-plug it. If the unit won't play an optical disc, your troubleshooting options range from cleaning the disc to confirming its compatibility with the player. Other issues covered in the user manual include no sound or picture, no response to the remote control and lack of automatic playback.

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How to Convert a Blu-ray Disc to AVCHD

Print this articleBlu-ray discs are encoded in high-definition AVCHD streaming formats -- most commonly M2TS or AVC/H.264 file types. Extracting or converting a Blu-ray video to an AVCHD format may require downloading Blu-ray conversion software from the Internet. Among dozens of options to choose from, you may want to try free trial programs such as WinX Blu-ray Decrypter or Holeesoft Blu-ray Ripper. Alternatively, BDtoAVCHD is an entirely free option. Because M2TS files can be as large as 25 gigabytes to 50GB in size, make sure you have enough free space on your hard drive before ripping your Blu-ray disc.

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Open your Web browser and visit WinX Blu-ray Decrypter's download page at winxdvd.com/blu-ray-decrypter/#Title1. Click the "Download" button in the upper right corner of the page to download the program's setup file to your computer. Run the ".exe" file when download has finished and follow the pop-up installation prompts. Agree to the terms of use to complete the setup process and launch WinX Blu-ray Decrypter.

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Insert the Blu-ray disc into your computer's Blu-ray disc drive. Click the "Load BD" button in the top-left corner of WinX Blu-ray Decrypter to import your disc's titles to the program's main screen.

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Click "Target Mode" in the right-hand portion of the screen and select the "Title Mode" button so a check mark appears. Put a check mark in the "Only Main Title" box.

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Press the "Browse" button next to the Output Path field to choose a place on your computer to store your AVCHD output. Select a folder or location on your hard drive and press "Save" to return to WinX Blu-ray Decrypter's main screen.

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Reduce your output AVCHD's file size by clicking the "Split Output File By" box and choosing a desired output file size in units of megabytes. This will result in several files, each with a specific file size. Click the "Run" button in the lower right corner of the screen to begin ripping your Blu-ray to AVCHD.

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Navigate to Holeesoft Blu-Ray Ripper's Web page at holeesoft.com/blu-ray-ripper.htmland and click the "Free Download" button on the left side of the screen. Double-click and run the ".exe" program file when your download has finished and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software to your computer. Agree to the program's licensing terms and open Holeesoft Blu-ray Ripper.

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Insert your disc into the Blu-ray drive on your computer. Click the "Load Blu-ray Disc" button in the upper left corner of Holeesoft Blu-ray Ripper to automatically load your disc in the program's main title list.

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Click the "Profile" drop-down box and choose one of the high-definition H.264/AVC output formats. Press the "Settings" button to customize advanced settings such as bit rate, video codec and quality.

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Press the "Browse" button next to the Destination field at the bottom of the screen to choose an alternate save location for your converted AVCHD video. Click "OK" or "Save" to return to Holeesoft Blu-ray Ripper.

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Click the red "Start" button at the top of the screen to begin converting your Blu-ray disc to AVCHD format.

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Can Blu-ray Be Used with an iMac?

Apple's iMac comes with a variety of multimedia features.

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Apple iMac computers are not equipped with internal Blu-ray disc drives, so it is not possible to play Blu-ray discs directly on the computer. You can connect an external Blu-ray disc player, install some different software and come close to being able to watch a Blue-ray disc to its fullest potential on your iMac, but no more than close.

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If you put a Blu-ray disc into the iMac’s DVD drive, you can view the disc’s file structure, but not its content. An iMac can be made to support an external Blu-ray disc player, but it requires the installation of several software applications, including Apple’s Boot Camp and a Windows operating system, to play a Blu-ray disc’s content. Even then, don’t expect the quality of the Blu-ray’s content to be as sharp and crisp as it is when played on a Blu-ray disc player connected to a high-definition TV or a computer that’s intended to play Blu-ray discs.

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As of October 2011, the iMac is available in models with a 21.5- or 27-inch display screen, offering ample screen space for viewing video. While the iMac is not designed to play Blu-ray discs, you can watch high-definition video content on the machine using its internal DVD drive.

Viewing Specs

The 21.5-inch iMac models display at 1,920 by 1,080 pixels of resolution, while the 27-inch models display at 2,560 by 1,440 pixels. These resolutions create sharp images and give video content more definition than standard video display technology. Coupled with a 1000:1 contrast ratio and 16:9 aspect ratio, each of the iMac models produces the same viewing qualities offered by high-definition TV. The iMac's contrast ratio contributes to the production of a wide range of colors, and the aspect ratio adjusts and fits video content onto the screen in a manner that will not compromise the high-quality display of video content.

Additional Viewing Features

The current models of the iMac come with in-plane switching technology, which increases the optimal viewing angle of the computer’s display screen to up to 178 degrees. This means viewers can enjoy the high-quality video capabilities of the iMac from any angle, without losing any of the color or resolution features offered by the machine. With LED backlit technology, the iMac's screen requires no warmup time and can be adjusted to display optimally in any lighting setting.

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How to Convert Blu-ray DTS Videos to Blu-ray AC3 Videos

M2TS files store the movie data for Blu-ray discs.

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The movie data on a Blu-ray disc is stored in multiple M2TS files. The audio tracks in M2TS files are encoded with specific codecs. DTS is one example of an audio codec that you can use to publish M2TS files. If you want to change the audio codecs of your DTS M2TS files to AC3, you will need to use a video conversion application.

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Launch Aura Video Converter. Click the “Add Video” icon and search for the DTS M2TS input file in the file selection window. Select the item and click “Open.” The media will be imported into the program.

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What Does x.v.Color Mean in a Blu-ray S550?

X.v.Color expands the visible color gamut on HDMI sources.

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Given the higher resolution and video data information contained on Blu-ray disc, the need for enhanced picture quality capabilities is required. Contained in the High Definition Multimedia Interface protocol is x.v.Color. This mode expands the color gamut that can be reproduced by HDMI sources. Given that the HDMI protocol involves a series of standards, x.v.Color on a Sony BDP-S550 Blu-ray player is the same as x.v.Color on another.

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X.v.Color is the commercial name given to xvYCC, both referring to the same thing. X.v Color is 1.8 times larger than the previous sRGB video standard, which is required due to the enhanced video reproduction capabilities of modern televisions and video sources. This is possible using digital encoding/decoding processes enabled by digital HDMI and is not possible using analog video types such as component video.

Munsell Curve

Studies proved that the Munsell Curve, a standard that shows how many possible colors a display can show, was restricted by the previous sRGB protocol. In this curve, only about 55 percent of the available 769 colors was able to be displayed. Using x.v. Color, 100 percent of these are visible.

The Effect

Enhanced color space is relevant when discussing realism of displayed images. In addition to the full range of primary and secondary colors, x.v.Color brings color depth and saturation closer to the full seven million plus colors the human eye can see. This enhanced color accuracy and depth is key to presenting realistic images on all devices and formats that support it.

Compatibility

It is important to note that even if a device and video format is based around the x.v.Color standard, that does not mean that all display types can show all of the possible Munsell Curve colors. Laser and light-emitting diode based displays, such as DLP and LCD projectors and televisions, approach the full spectrum. Cathode ray tube sets, adhering to sRGB, only display about half. As with many things HDMI-related, the format, source and display must all follow the same set of standards for it all to work harmoniously. Make sure to select those devices that clearly state x.v.Color or xvYCC compatibility.

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How to Get My Laptop to Read a Blu-Ray PS3 Game

Print this articleVideo games created for the PlayStation 3 gaming console come on Blu-ray discs. If you want to view the contents of a PS3 Blu-ray game disc using your laptop, you must have a Lite-On DH-401S Blu-ray drive installed. The Lite-On DH-401S Blu-ray drive is the only device that can read PS3 game discs. The device reads the discs as data discs; it does not allow you to play the games on your laptop. You can connect a Lite-On DH-401S Blu-ray drive to your laptop via a SATA USB optical drive adapter.

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Connect the SATA USB adapter to the “SATA Power” and “SATA Data” slots on the back of the Lite-On DH-401S Blu-Ray drive. Next, connect the power adapter that came with SATA USB adapter to a power source and insert the Molex cable into the power slot on the back of the SATA USB adapter.

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Connect the USB cable on the SATA USB adapter to your laptop. You will see a notification on the lower right side of the desktop when Windows 7 installs the required device drivers.

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Insert a PS3 Blu-ray game disc into the Lite-On DH-401S Blu-Ray drive. Your laptop will now start to read the data on the PS3 Blu-Ray game disc.

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Click the “Open Folder to View Files” option to view the contents on the PS3 Blu-ray game disc.

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View the manual that came with your SATA USB adapter for further information on how to connect it to an optical drive.

You cannot play PS3 games on your laptop.

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Streaming Problems on a Samsung Blu-ray

Samsung Blu-ray players have problems with streaming video on slow Internet connections.

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All Samsung Blu-ray players currently on the market have apps available for streaming videos from services such as Netflix, Hulu Plus and Vudu. However, you may encounter problems with streaming video on your Samsung Blu-ray player, such as low-quality video streams or frequent pausing. These problems can be caused by your Internet connection or out-of-date software on your Blu-ray player.

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If you are experiencing streaming problems such as low-quality video or frequent buffer interruptions while streaming video on a Samsung Blu-ray player, it could be due to low Wi-Fi signal. Try moving your Blu-ray player and wireless router closer together, especially if they are currently located in different rooms. However, this problem will not affect the Samsung BD-D5100 Blu-ray player, because it is not enabled for Wi-Fi Internet connections and requires an Ethernet cable for Internet connectivity.

Available Bandwidth

Other devices connected to your Internet network could cause a Samsung Blu-ray player to experience streaming video playback problems. If another device, such as a computer or tablet PC, are currently downloading files or connected to the Internet, they may be using the bandwidth that the Samsung Blu-ray player needs for loading the video stream. Pause any downloads and ask users on your network to disconnect from the Internet and try to watch the clip again.

Internet Speed

Streaming video requires a high-speed Internet connection, especially for content in high-definition quality. If you are experiencing frequent buffering interruptions when watching a video stream on a Samsung Blu-ray player, it may be due to the speed of your Internet connection. Call your Internet service provider and switch to a plan that offers a faster connection that can support streaming video for your Samsung Blu-ray player.

Firmware Upgrade

If the problem with streaming video on your Samsung Blu-ray player does not appear to be related to your Internet connection, you may need to install a firmware update. The firmware on a Samsung Blu-ray player includes all of the software required for the device to play and read video files, including streaming video. To update the firmware, you will need to download an update installer from Samsung's "Download Center" website and copy the file to a USB flash drive, which will be plugged into the USB port on the player for installation. Detailed instructions for firmware upgrades are available at Samsung's website.

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