Viewing a DVD Movie

You need a DVD-ROM drive to view a DVD movie. This feature is available if you purchased the DVD option.

If you want to view a DVD movie on your computer, you need to set the DVD region code. You can set the region code when you start DVD Express for the first time.

Notes:

1. The DVD movie player program is supported by Windows 98.

2. Some DVD movies might not play in your computer. If it is possible to play another DVD movie in your computer, the problem is not with your computer. Check with the DVD vendor whether there is a problem with the DVD content.

3. You need to disable system timers when viewing a DVD movie to avoid screen blanking.

DVD Regional Codes

Regional coding is part of the protection strategy for DVD content. The world is divided into six regions. Specific content can be viewed only in a specific region. For example, Region 1 (U.S. and Canada) content should be viewed only in Region 1.

You must select a region to play DVD content. After you select the region, you can play content only for that region unless you change the region code. The DVD Movie Player Program allows you to set the region code a maximum of five times.

You can verify the region code of the content by looking at the region code symbol on the back of the content packaging.

To start playing a DVD movie, do as follows:

1. Push the DVD-ROM eject button on the side of the computer; then pull out the DVD-ROM tray.
2. Fit your DVD on the center pivot. Firmly press the DVD down until you hear it click into place.
3. Push the tray into the computer until it fully closes.

   The DVD Player appears.
   
   

   Note:

   You can also start the player as follows: Click Start. Move the cursor to Programs, Mediamatics DVDExpress; then click Mediamatics DVD Player.

   
   
   
4. Select the region code of the DVD movie you inserted, and click OK. The following window appears.
   
   
5. Verify the setting and click on OK.

   Note:

   You have now set the region code for the first time. You can change the region code four more times after this.

6. The DVD movie begins playing.

Attention: You can set the region code of your DVD player a maximum of five times. The fifth time you set the region is permanent.

Changing the Region Code

To change the region code of your DVD player:

1. Insert a DVD movie with a different region code (from the last time you set). The following dialog box appears.
   
   
2. Click Yes to change the region code. The following dialog box appears.
   
   
3. Select the region code of the DVD movie you inserted, and click OK. The following dialog box appears.
   
   
4. Click Yes to confirm.

To check how many times your DVD player's region code has been set:

1. Start the DVD player.
2. Click the DVD Options button.
3. Click the DVD Region tab. The following dialog box appears: