Extremely low DVD sound (Media player)

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Hia folks

I'm trying to set up PCs and laptops to read DVDs using the Media
Player. Video (and menus, etc) come out ok, but the sound is allways
so low I can barelly hear anything. Even with both sound levels at max
(windows and speaker knob) it's not even a whisper...

I've tried 2 movies on 1 PC and 1 laptop, diferent brands. They are
both on Windows XP Pro. The only thing I can think of is a possible
problem with the codec pack the original installer used... any
thoughts?
 
There are FOUR places to check the volume. (make sure that the last two
aren't somehow set to mute).

-Knob on the speaker.

-Slider on bottom of Media Player

-Control Panel - Sounds and Audio

-Volume button - task bar - right bottom.

Come back when you've checked these.




"JR" <not@mine.mn> wrote in message
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>
> Hia folks
>
> I'm trying to set up PCs and laptops to read DVDs using the Media
> Player. Video (and menus, etc) come out ok, but the sound is allways
> so low I can barelly hear anything. Even with both sound levels at max
> (windows and speaker knob) it's not even a whisper...
>
> I've tried 2 movies on 1 PC and 1 laptop, diferent brands. They are
> both on Windows XP Pro. The only thing I can think of is a possible
> problem with the codec pack the original installer used... any
> thoughts?
 
On Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:23:46 -0400, "its_my_dime"
<its_my_dime@yahoo.com.spam(hold the .spam)> wrote:

>
>There are FOUR places to check the volume. (make sure that the last two
>aren't somehow set to mute).
>
>-Knob on the speaker.
>
>-Slider on bottom of Media Player
>
>-Control Panel - Sounds and Audio
>
>-Volume button - task bar - right bottom.
>
>Come back when you've checked these.
>
>
Got them all on max...
 
Questions:

Does the volume/speakers work when you play normal computer sounds?

Can you play avi / wmv files through the media player and still get proper
sound?

In other words, is the problem ONLY limited to the DVD player?

Thanks.


"JR" <not@mine.mn> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:23:46 -0400, "its_my_dime"
> <its_my_dime@yahoo.com.spam(hold the .spam)> wrote:
>
>>
>>There are FOUR places to check the volume. (make sure that the last two
>>aren't somehow set to mute).
>>
>>-Knob on the speaker.
>>
>>-Slider on bottom of Media Player
>>
>>-Control Panel - Sounds and Audio
>>
>>-Volume button - task bar - right bottom.
>>
>>Come back when you've checked these.
>>
>>
> Got them all on max...
 
Did some searching on your behalf while I'm waiting for answers to my own
questions.

Go to Google and put in: No DVD sound (and similar.)

Problem likely to be either NERO softwre. or, as you suggested, the CODEC.

Read the solutions at: http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread37410.html.

Again, get back to us.




"JR" <not@mine.mn> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:23:46 -0400, "its_my_dime"
> <its_my_dime@yahoo.com.spam(hold the .spam)> wrote:
>
>>
>>There are FOUR places to check the volume. (make sure that the last two
>>aren't somehow set to mute).
>>
>>-Knob on the speaker.
>>
>>-Slider on bottom of Media Player
>>
>>-Control Panel - Sounds and Audio
>>
>>-Volume button - task bar - right bottom.
>>
>>Come back when you've checked these.
>>
>>
> Got them all on max...
 
On Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:10:13 -0400, "its_my_dime"
<its_my_dime@yahoo.com.spam(hold the .spam)> wrote:

>
>Did some searching on your behalf while I'm waiting for answers to my own
>questions.
>
>Go to Google and put in: No DVD sound (and similar.)
>
>Problem likely to be either NERO softwre. or, as you suggested, the CODEC.
>
>Read the solutions at: http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread37410.html.
>
>Again, get back to us.

Ok, will try this and will answer tomorrow. Thanks a lot
 
On Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:32:13 +0100, JR <not@mine.mn> wrote:

>On Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:10:13 -0400, "its_my_dime"
><its_my_dime@yahoo.com.spam(hold the .spam)> wrote:
>
>>
>>Did some searching on your behalf while I'm waiting for answers to my own
>>questions.
>>
>>Go to Google and put in: No DVD sound (and similar.)
>>
>>Problem likely to be either NERO softwre. or, as you suggested, the CODEC.
>>
>>Read the solutions at: http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread37410.html.
>>
>>Again, get back to us.
>
>Ok, will try this and will answer tomorrow. Thanks a lot

Didn't work I'm afraid... still trying other software...
 
"JR" <not@mine.mn> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:32:13 +0100, JR <not@mine.mn> wrote:
>
>>On Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:10:13 -0400, "its_my_dime"
>><its_my_dime@yahoo.com.spam(hold the .spam)> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>Did some searching on your behalf while I'm waiting for answers to my own
>>>questions.
>>>
>>>Go to Google and put in: No DVD sound (and similar.)
>>>
>>>Problem likely to be either NERO softwre. or, as you suggested, the
>>>CODEC.
>>>
>>>Read the solutions at: http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread37410.html.
>>>
>>>Again, get back to us.
>>
>>Ok, will try this and will answer tomorrow. Thanks a lot
>
> Didn't work I'm afraid... still trying other software...

I'm sure you have already tried this and it is kind of basic but here goes.

Right click on the sound icon in the task bar and choose "Open Volume
Control" Alternative is to double click on the icon as it should open the
same controls.

When the "Volume Control" has opened go to "Options" and choose "Properties"

Make sure the "Playback" button is chosen. You should now see a list of
possible volume controls in the window. some may not have a check mark in
them. Go ahead and add the check mark in them all and then click on the
"OK" button.

This should bring up a display of all the volume controls for Playback. See
if raising the individual volume controls on them helps with your problem.
Also turn off the "Mute" option for them to actually be able to use that
particular volume control.
 
Did you see the kleynhans post at the daniweb site that was posted by JR
earlier? It solved my problem. It was simply - In wmp go to
tools/options/DVD/advanced. A "Properties" box comes up with 4 tabs. On the
main tab select the main gain and move it to the top and click ok. This is
in xp wmp 11 so, yours might be a bit different for 10. Good luck.

"GlowingBlueMist" wrote:

> "JR" <not@mine.mn> wrote in message
> news:531l649mq8irv6jqi8mqs6608rfbn4vlgc@4ax.com...
> > On Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:32:13 +0100, JR <not@mine.mn> wrote:
> >
> >>On Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:10:13 -0400, "its_my_dime"
> >><its_my_dime@yahoo.com.spam(hold the .spam)> wrote:
> >>
> >>>
> >>>Did some searching on your behalf while I'm waiting for answers to my own
> >>>questions.
> >>>
> >>>Go to Google and put in: No DVD sound (and similar.)
> >>>
> >>>Problem likely to be either NERO softwre. or, as you suggested, the
> >>>CODEC.
> >>>
> >>>Read the solutions at: http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread37410.html.
> >>>
> >>>Again, get back to us.
> >>
> >>Ok, will try this and will answer tomorrow. Thanks a lot
> >
> > Didn't work I'm afraid... still trying other software...
>
> I'm sure you have already tried this and it is kind of basic but here goes.
>
> Right click on the sound icon in the task bar and choose "Open Volume
> Control" Alternative is to double click on the icon as it should open the
> same controls.
>
> When the "Volume Control" has opened go to "Options" and choose "Properties"
>
> Make sure the "Playback" button is chosen. You should now see a list of
> possible volume controls in the window. some may not have a check mark in
> them. Go ahead and add the check mark in them all and then click on the
> "OK" button.
>
> This should bring up a display of all the volume controls for Playback. See
> if raising the individual volume controls on them helps with your problem.
> Also turn off the "Mute" option for them to actually be able to use that
> particular volume control.
>
>
>
 
Oops, sorry. I meant posted by "its_my_dime". Give credit where credit is
due.

"Olgasteach" wrote:

> Did you see the kleynhans post at the daniweb site that was posted by JR
> earlier? It solved my problem. It was simply - In wmp go to
> tools/options/DVD/advanced. A "Properties" box comes up with 4 tabs. On the
> main tab select the main gain and move it to the top and click ok. This is
> in xp wmp 11 so, yours might be a bit different for 10. Good luck.
>
> "GlowingBlueMist" wrote:
>
> > "JR" <not@mine.mn> wrote in message
> > news:531l649mq8irv6jqi8mqs6608rfbn4vlgc@4ax.com...
> > > On Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:32:13 +0100, JR <not@mine.mn> wrote:
> > >
> > >>On Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:10:13 -0400, "its_my_dime"
> > >><its_my_dime@yahoo.com.spam(hold the .spam)> wrote:
> > >>
> > >>>
> > >>>Did some searching on your behalf while I'm waiting for answers to my own
> > >>>questions.
> > >>>
> > >>>Go to Google and put in: No DVD sound (and similar.)
> > >>>
> > >>>Problem likely to be either NERO softwre. or, as you suggested, the
> > >>>CODEC.
> > >>>
> > >>>Read the solutions at: http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread37410.html.
> > >>>
> > >>>Again, get back to us.
> > >>
> > >>Ok, will try this and will answer tomorrow. Thanks a lot
> > >
> > > Didn't work I'm afraid... still trying other software...
> >
> > I'm sure you have already tried this and it is kind of basic but here goes.
> >
> > Right click on the sound icon in the task bar and choose "Open Volume
> > Control" Alternative is to double click on the icon as it should open the
> > same controls.
> >
> > When the "Volume Control" has opened go to "Options" and choose "Properties"
> >
> > Make sure the "Playback" button is chosen. You should now see a list of
> > possible volume controls in the window. some may not have a check mark in
> > them. Go ahead and add the check mark in them all and then click on the
> > "OK" button.
> >
> > This should bring up a display of all the volume controls for Playback. See
> > if raising the individual volume controls on them helps with your problem.
> > Also turn off the "Mute" option for them to actually be able to use that
> > particular volume control.
> >
> >
> >
 
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