Why can't I get 1080p resolution with bluray on my computer?

Getting Started with High Definition Discuss, Why can't I get 1080p resolution with bluray on my computer? at High Definition forum; I can only seem to achieve 720x480 or so resolution with Bluray discs. This is my setup: windows xp, core i7, geforce 8600 gts (with latest drivers), dvi-d cable connecting to a Samsung T240HD (1920x1200 max res), powerdvd 8.8 software, bluray drive here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106326 Is there something deficient with my

Posted: 04-09-2009

intkri (New on Forum): Posts: 1

I can only seem to achieve 720x480 or so resolution with Bluray discs.

This is my setup:
windows xp, core i7, geforce 8600 gts (with latest drivers), dvi-d cable connecting to a Samsung T240HD (1920x1200 max res), powerdvd 8.8 software, bluray drive here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106326

Is there something deficient with my setup? Why can't I get 1080p resolution?

Thanks!

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Posted: 04-09-2009

brokenbuga (MyCE Resident): Posts: 1,016

I would guess the monitor does not support HDCP over the DVI port.

I would try a DVI to HDMI adapter for your video card, and running a HDMI cable between your monitor and PC.

HDCP decryption is required for Bluray playback at resolutions higher than 480p.

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Posted: 05-09-2009

RJL65 (MyCE Resident): Posts: 833

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Originally Posted by intkri

I've checked your Samsung T240HD monitor: It is HDCP compliant through both DVI and HDMI. But your video card might not be: Not all GeForce 8600GTS-based cards support HDCP. Such support varies by card manufacturer/vendor. And some software Blu-Ray players will not even output any picture at all from a Blu-Ray disc if either the video card or the monitor is not HDCP-compliant and a DVI or HDMI connection is used (in which case, the user must use the analog VGA connection between the video card and monitor).

As for the person suggesting a DVI to HDMI adapter for the video card, it would not have helped if the card itself does not support HDCP.

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Posted: 06-09-2009

shaolin007 (MyCE Resident): Posts: 883

Try dropping PowerDVD for one for playback and get the free player Media Player Classic Home Cinema. Then once you get the player, browse for the largest *.m2ts file and play it. The only thing MPC-HC doesn't do is do the Bluray Java stuff like menus and such. But it can play back the movie just fine.

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