Dvd-A player only plays regular Dvd-layer (Help)

[BlockAndDelete]

Hello, I recently purchased Toshiba's SD-6915 DVD-A + SACD Player. (SACD plays terrifically)

At first my DVD-A's played normally, dvd-a layer. But all of a sudden my DVD-A discs are now only playing the secondary dvd layer

Is there a problem with the lazer? I've tried unplugging the system and restarting it but it didn't help.

 

[Seabear]

B&D,
I have no idea whatsoever if this might be the problem, but I ran into a similar issue with a new Denon 2900.
It would not read the DVD-A p[ortion of DVD-A discs. Only the Dolby Digital portion.
I found that there was a setting in my menu that was for "Audio" and "Video", in an odd place.
I thought it was for setting the default player mode, but as it turned out it was for choosing between the Audio and Video portions in DVD-Audio discs.
Look around and see if yours has something like this, and see if it is set correctly.
I was just about ready to send the Denon back for repairs before someone here got me onto that setting.
Hope it helps.
TjB

 

[BlockAndDelete]

B&D,
I have no idea whatsoever if this might be the problem, but I ran into a similar issue with a new Denon 2900.
It would not read the DVD-A p[ortion of DVD-A discs. Only the Dolby Digital portion.
I found that there was a setting in my menu that was for "Audio" and "Video", in an odd place.
I thought it was for setting the default player mode, but as it turned out it was for choosing between the Audio and Video portions in DVD-Audio discs.
Look around and see if yours has something like this, and see if it is set correctly.
I was just about ready to send the Denon back for repairs before someone here got me onto that setting.
Hope it helps.
TjB

that's exactly what the problem is; i'll try it out
thanks

 

[BlockAndDelete]

there's no options like that on mine
still won't work
thanks for your help anyways

anyone had this problem with Toshiba?

 

[mfabien]

Hello, I recently purchased Toshiba's SD-6915 DVD-A + SACD Player. (SACD plays terrifically)

At first my DVD-A's played normally, dvd-a layer. But all of a sudden my DVD-A discs are now only playing the secondary dvd layer

Is there a problem with the lazer? I've tried unplugging the system and restarting it but it didn't help.

To play High Resolution DVD-A you need Multichannel analog cables...you have that, right?

In digital connection format, your DVD-A can play in DD 5.1.

Your Audio specs are as follows:

6 Channel Audio Out

5.1 Channel Output with Bass Management

Super Audio CD Multi-Channel Playback

Dolby® Digital Output

24-Bit/192kHz Audio Digital/Analog Converter

DOLBY® Digital and DTS® Compatible Output

WMA & MP3 Playback1

 

[BlockAndDelete]

To play High Resolution DVD-A you need Multichannel analog cables...you have that, right?

In digital connection format, your DVD-A can play in DD 5.1.

Your Audio specs are as follows:

6 Channel Audio Out

5.1 Channel Output with Bass Management

Super Audio CD Multi-Channel Playback

Dolby® Digital Output

24-Bit/192kHz Audio Digital/Analog Converter

DOLBY® Digital and DTS® Compatible Output

WMA & MP3 Playback1

yep i have all of the proper cables but on the screen (on the menu of the disc) it says "Dolby Digital" as opposed to what it said in my friend's DVDa player which said "High Resolution"

 

[mfabien]

yep i have all of the proper cables but on the screen (on the menu of the disc) it says "Dolby Digital" as opposed to what it said in my friend's DVDa player which said "High Resolution"

In your DVD player, try disabling "Dolby Digital" and DTS and reload your DVD-A.

 

[BlockAndDelete]

there's no option like that
i hope there isn't a problem with the lazer, but that's most likely the case

 

[Ilovemovies]

that is strange

I have the pioneer 578a and when you pull up the menu on your tv it tells you the rez that your playing in

does your player do this?

 

[BlockAndDelete]

no
the setup menu consists of this:
Language Setup (seems to have nothing to do with this issue)
Audio Setup (tried everything, nothing works)
Display Setup (tried things here too)
Parental Control (even tried this)

Audio Setup
-------------

Digital Output - Either PCM or Bitstream
DTS - Off or On
Dynamic Compression - Off or On
PCM Down Sampling - Off or On
Speaker Setup (irrelevant)

 

[Ilovemovies]

that is strange then especially since you were able to play the DVDA 's maybe it is the player then

 

[BlockAndDelete]

i called up toshiba and the customer service person told me that i had to unplug the player for 24 hours to give it time to 'reset'
i don't know if this will be effective...

 

[WooHoo]

i called up toshiba and the customer service person told me that i had to unplug the player for 24 hours to give it time to 'reset'
i don't know if this will be effective...

That's a good one! 24 Hours!

 

[BlockAndDelete]

That's a good one! 24 Hours!

I know, really. I think its a waste of my time.

 

[JimR013]

I have a Toshiba Model 4700 dvd Player and on mine I must select Bitstream 6 ch analog
from the Audio Output menu in order to play DVD-A
If I choose Bitstream I can only get DD Or DTS tracks

Hope this Helps