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DVD players use a red laser to read its media, while blu-ray discs are 'burned' using a blue laser. Because of the difference in wavelength, (blue light has a shorter wavelength than red light) there is a difference in frequency, and therefore DVD players cannot read blue-ray discs.
However, it seems that newer models of Blu-ray Players are 'backwards compatible' meaning that they are able to play Blu-Ray discs as well as older versions of the CD (compact disc). My theory for this capability comes from an 'optical head device.' This device has the capability of focusing light, thereby changing the wavelength and frequency and color of the laser emitted all at the same time.
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Do bluray DVD players play normal DVDs?
Yes. Some Blu-Ray players can even play photo CDs and some can even display data on SD cardsAll players can, but not the very early ones (the first ones were manufactured in 2006)All Blu-Ray players can play DVDs and CDs
Which bluray player is considered the best?
The best BluRay Players are Sony BDP-S590. You are able to stream video from the streaming service from Netflix, Pandora, Vudu, YouTube, Crackle, Amazon Instant and Hulu Plus.
Can you play a 3d disks on a lg led tv?
3D discs will only work in 3D if the television is designed to support 3D. Most Bluray players should be capable of playing a 3D disc as 2D and so any television should be able to display the movie in 2D. This applies to LG and all other brands of television.
Do the bluray discs cleaners work?
Customer reviews on Amazon indicate that some people (not all) have had some success using the cleaner by Maxwell. One important point made was that if your system was at the point that it would not recognize the disc in the drive it would not be able to run the cleaner.
How are birds able to talk?
they arent
Why cant you connect to a players party in Halo 3?
if it's a closed or private party, you would need the Party Leader to invite you. If its open you should be able to jump in assuming that all the players arent all in a "Party Up" game.
How can you play a blu ray disc on your computer?
Both Mac and Windows can't play Blu-ray directly, so you need some third party software. VLC is a free one which can play some non-commercial disc.
Which connection do you use to connect your HDMI Blu-ray DVD player to your big screen which is an older model tv?
Televisions that are a few years old are almost certain to be standard definition and will have analog inputs. If that is the case, HDMI cannot be used as it is a digital signal. The television will also not be able to handle high definition signals. The only likely option is to use the composite or standard definition output from the Bluray player. Although the HD quality won't be seen, at least this will offer a way to watch HD discs. Almost all Bluray players have a standard definition output but each model is lightly different so check the manual for each one.
Why are Cheapo brand discs famous?
They promise that you will be able to exchange the discs back if within 30 days of purchase. Cheapo brand discs are also known to be cheap, because you can get a pack of them for $20.
Why will Blu ray player play DVD but not blu ray?
It sounds like your player may be having some issues. Try these steps to fix it: 1. Unplug your Blu-ray player for 5 minutes, then plug it back in and try again. 2. Call the manufacturer of the player to ensure you have the latest updates. 3. Call the manufacturer of the player for service.
Are geologists able to drill to the center of earth?
No they arent able to because earths inner core is to hot for them to drill!
What are the differences between Blu-ray and HD DVD?
Blu-ray discs have tighter track pitches making them able to hold more information than an HD DVD of the same size. Blu-ray discs also have a thinner surface layer than HD DVD discs. This makes the laser able to focus better.
