watching movies on projectors

MManjra · 06-07-2005, 06:43 PM

i was wondering if any one can help me, we have a number of toshiba satelite laptops that can play dvd's. the problem i am having is that i can watch the dvd's on the laptop screen but when it is connected to a projector via a vga cable i can see everything except whats playing on the dvd. i have tried it with windvd, powerdvd and windows media player but no luck. this seems to be happening on only the toshiba laptops. i remeber having this problem but cant rememba how i solved it am sure its somthing simple. can someone help thanx..

russdev · 06-07-2005, 07:02 PM

disable overlay in graphics properties of your card...

Russ

Geoff · 06-07-2005, 07:43 PM

This is caused by a disfunction in the mpeg acceleration of the graphics chipset used in the Toshibas. Basically it can't accelerate DVD playback in hardware and display it on dual screens.

To fix it you need to press Function key + f8 (?) I think It switches the display configuration. You basically need to switch it so its only outputting to the external vga connection.

I noticed the Dell's we have got in the last year or so do not have this issue. If its something you need to do regularly you might want to switch laptops around with another teacher.

mark · 07-07-2005, 01:17 AM

There's an overlay setting in Windows Media Player too - tools > options > performance > advanced button > uncheck 'use overlays' under video acceleration.

Works for me

KeithFermor · 07-07-2005, 07:41 AM

Generally there is a simple answer: DON'T play the DVD before you display to the projector, switch the display function so that your laptop screen is off and the projector is on, ONLY THEN use the projector image and your mouse to start your DVD player! Try it... it works for me.

browolf · 07-07-2005, 11:08 AM

i've fixed this sort of problem on other laptops but updating the graphics driver. newer drivers often have better screen cloning capabilities.

Welcome, Register for free! or Login below:
User Name		Remember Me?
Password

06-07-2005, 06:43 PM	#1
MManjra Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0	watching movies on projectors i was wondering if any one can help me, we have a number of toshiba satelite laptops that can play dvd's. the problem i am having is that i can watch the dvd's on the laptop screen but when it is connected to a projector via a vga cable i can see everything except whats playing on the dvd. i have tried it with windvd, powerdvd and windows media player but no luck. this seems to be happening on only the toshiba laptops. i remeber having this problem but cant rememba how i solved it am sure its somthing simple. can someone help thanx..

06-07-2005, 07:02 PM	#2
russdev Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 5,225 Thanks: 34 Thanked 85 Times in 60 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 33	Re: watching movies on projectors disable overlay in graphics properties of your card... Russ

06-07-2005, 07:43 PM	#3
Geoff Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Fylde, Lancs, UK. Posts: 9,934 Thanks: 42 Thanked 230 Times in 209 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 67	Re: watching movies on projectors This is caused by a disfunction in the mpeg acceleration of the graphics chipset used in the Toshibas. Basically it can't accelerate DVD playback in hardware and display it on dual screens. To fix it you need to press Function key + f8 (?) I think It switches the display configuration. You basically need to switch it so its only outputting to the external vga connection. I noticed the Dell's we have got in the last year or so do not have this issue. If its something you need to do regularly you might want to switch laptops around with another teacher.

07-07-2005, 01:17 AM	#4
mark Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: x-communicated Posts: 3,715 Thanks: 37 Thanked 16 Times in 14 Posts Blog Entries: 2 Rep Power: 18	Re: watching movies on projectors There's an overlay setting in Windows Media Player too - tools > options > performance > advanced button > uncheck 'use overlays' under video acceleration. Works for me

		EduGeek.net Forums > Technical > Hardware
watching movies on projectors

07-07-2005, 07:41 AM	#5
KeithFermor Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0	Re: watching movies on projectors Generally there is a simple answer: DON'T play the DVD before you display to the projector, switch the display function so that your laptop screen is off and the projector is on, ONLY THEN use the projector image and your mouse to start your DVD player! Try it... it works for me.

07-07-2005, 11:08 AM	#6
browolf Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lancashire Posts: 594 Thanks: 5 Thanked 13 Times in 8 Posts Rep Power: 11	Re: watching movies on projectors i've fixed this sort of problem on other laptops but updating the graphics driver. newer drivers often have better screen cloning capabilities.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Joost has Movies now!	binky	General Chat	1	15-09-2007 07:01 PM
Topics I'm Watching	Heebeejeebee	Comments and Suggestions	3	11-05-2007 08:01 PM
Eager for pictures & movies conference goers - how about it?	mark	BETT 2009	5	14-01-2007 01:36 AM
Watching Briefs	russdev	General Chat	4	12-10-2006 09:48 AM
Clock watching	Dos_Box	General Chat	9	21-07-2006 04:00 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools	Search Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search Thread: Advanced Search

Register now for FREE and post messages!
Username: Password: Confirm Password: E-Mail: Confirm E-Mail: Birthday: Image Verification I agree to forum rules

Hardware forum sponsored by