Will a blu-ray dvd player work on a tv without the hd converter box?

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Jesus is L

I have a tv with high definition capability, but I do not have the hd converter box. Also can a blu-ray dvd player play regular dvds not just blu-ray disks?

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You just connect the blu-ray player directly to your HDTV. There is no "HD converter box" needed (are you talking about the digital TV tuner? that's only used by your antenna, not things like a blu-ray player.)

Blu-ray players can play regular DVDs as well, and upscales them just like those upscaling DVD players.

What do I need to consider when buying a blu-ray dvd player?

Jim N

I am thinking about upgrading my dvd player to a blu-ray as I have purchased a 1080P HDTV. Sony has a unit for $369.00 (Walmart) is this a good price or is it too basic? Help!!!

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It really depends on how you plan to use it. Bluray devices will:

Play disks
Record blank disks with video, audio, pictures or data
Connect to Internet for additional content/features
Play high resolution games, locally or on the Internet

If you just want to watch movies, the Sony you've looked at is a fine choice.

If you want to play games, PlayStation 3!

If you want to log onto additional movie content from the Internet, you will need a machine with an ethernet connection, and you will have to connect to your home network with a cable or a wireless bridge

If you want to record blank disks, I'd recommend getting a Bluray burner installed in a computer. You can use an existing (newer powerful) computer or buy a dedicated one for your HDTV.

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What happens when you try and play a blu-ray disc in a regular dvd player?

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elmer091

I bought a blu ray disc, and it came with a regular DVD copy. without even thinking, i just grabbed the first disc, and put it into my DVD player, and that disc happened to be the blu-ray version. now the back of the blu-ray disc has waves of color, and i dont know if i ruined it or not, does anyone know?

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No, you didn't ruin it. DVD players are strictly read-only, meaning that they will not rewrite or damage anything on the disc under any circumstances, unless the DVD player catches on fire or spits the DVD across the room, shattering it against the wall (which will almost NEVER happen, mind you!). The "waves of color" are just part of the reflection from the disc. In short, if you put a Blu-ray DVD into a standard DVD player, absolutely NOTHING will happen.

Do you have to have a special type of dvd player to play a blu ray disc on?

linda h

Can I play the new BLU RAY disc on a regular dvd player or do I have to buy something new?

Answer
You have only 2 choices for playing a Blu Ray disk.
1) Play Station 3
2) Stand Alone BluRay player.
A regular DVD player will not play BluRay or HDDVD.

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What happens when you try and play a blu-ray disc in a regular dvd player?

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elmer091

I bought a blu ray disc, and it came with a regular DVD copy. without even thinking, i just grabbed the first disc, and put it into my DVD player, and that disc happened to be the blu-ray version. now the back of the blu-ray disc has waves of color, and i dont know if i ruined it or not, does anyone know?

Answer
No, you didn't ruin it. DVD players are strictly read-only, meaning that they will not rewrite or damage anything on the disc under any circumstances, unless the DVD player catches on fire or spits the DVD across the room, shattering it against the wall (which will almost NEVER happen, mind you!). The "waves of color" are just part of the reflection from the disc. In short, if you put a Blu-ray DVD into a standard DVD player, absolutely NOTHING will happen.

Do you have to have a special type of dvd player to play a blu ray disc on?

linda h

Can I play the new BLU RAY disc on a regular dvd player or do I have to buy something new?

Answer
You have only 2 choices for playing a Blu Ray disk.
1) Play Station 3
2) Stand Alone BluRay player.
A regular DVD player will not play BluRay or HDDVD.

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can you play a blu ray or an hd dvd on regular dvd player?

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layobro7

i can't afford another electronic device. will my sony dvd player play either or both of blu ray and dvd hd? i really need help here.

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No, you can't play hd-dvd or blu-ray on a regular dvd player. You need a blu-ray player to play blu-ray discs and an hd-dvd player for hd-dvd discs.

Blu-ray players cost $300+ including the PS3, but they have the support from most electronics companies including: Samsung, Sharp, Sony, Pioneer, etc. They also have the exclusive studio backings of: Sony Pictures, MGM, Lionsgate, Warner Bros.(starting May 2008), and Disney.

HD-DVD players cost $150+. They are backed by Microsoft and Toshiba, and they have the exclusive backing of: Universal, and Paramount (but they are supported by Warner Bros. until May 2008).

But unless you have an HDTV, it will be no different than normal DVD's. So if you have a non-HDTV, don't waste your money buying hi-def discs and players that will mean no difference to you.

What happens when you try and play a blu-ray disc in a regular dvd player?

elmer091

I bought a blu ray disc, and it came with a regular DVD copy. without even thinking, i just grabbed the first disc, and put it into my DVD player, and that disc happened to be the blu-ray version. now the back of the blu-ray disc has waves of color, and i dont know if i ruined it or not, does anyone know?

Answer
No, you didn't ruin it. DVD players are strictly read-only, meaning that they will not rewrite or damage anything on the disc under any circumstances, unless the DVD player catches on fire or spits the DVD across the room, shattering it against the wall (which will almost NEVER happen, mind you!). The "waves of color" are just part of the reflection from the disc. In short, if you put a Blu-ray DVD into a standard DVD player, absolutely NOTHING will happen.

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What is different about Blu-ray than regular DVD and why didn't a blu-ray disk work in my DVD player?

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bellybelly

Just wondering why the blu-ray disk didnt work in my dvd player?

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Blu-ray doesn't work in a regular (old) DVD player because the information on the disk must be read by a new type of laser. I haven't done side-by-side tests, but a DVD is pretty sharp to me and I see no reason to spend hundreds of dollars on a new TV (which you need to see the effect of blu-ray) and a new DVD player. The DVD companies are just trying to sell more stuff; a regular DVD is just fine (and cheaper).

Can you connect a blu-ray player to a dvd player to use surround sound system?

Lisa

Hi! A few years ago we bought a surround system that includes a dvd player. I want to buy my husband a blu-ray player for Christmas, but can we hook that up to our old dvd player to still use the surrround sound? I hope this makes sense... :)

Thanks!

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Connect optical cable from Blu-ray player to system for surround sound if your system has one.

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