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Randall_1 -> Pioneer 106 compatibility (1/5/2004 1:23:31 PM)
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Hello,
A new member, I fear I have already erred in sending a blank message.
However, I purchased a Pioneer 106 DVD burner, not being aware of the significance of the term OEM and have struggled since. I am using Windows XP Pro with Nero 6.
My first question is whether the instument can be regarded as fully operative if I can write and read jpeg files to a DVD+RW disc?
I have tried to play commercial DVDs but, although I can hear the sound track, the screen is black. When attempting to play selected scenes from the menu, the first frame freezes on the screen. Several people far more knowledgeable than I said the Pioneer was faulty but, to my embarrassment, the replacement behaved in the same way!
The latest suggestion is that my video card is poor and this sounds a distinct possibility. I was loaned a card to operate in conjunction with mine, marked DVD 8300, v 2.0, but it was for Windows 95/98 only.
So my second question - do members think updating the video/graphics board advisible? and what does one buy? I understand there can be compatibility problems. According to AIDA 32, I have a Matrox Graphics Mystique (2MB) (which may just as well be in Mandarin to me). I have a Belkin Dongle that allows me to play my home videos with Windows Movie Maker but the board may not be adequate for commercial discs?
I would very much appreciate expert opinion.
Regards and many thanks,
Ran.
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