For audio discs, Alpha-Player is provided to play in a PC. This is provided in a purchased disc and automatically runs when EULA is agreed. For DVD video, additional player is not provided because license for Mpeg2 codec, etc to play in a PC needs to be purchased. However, Alpha-DISC supports most popular DVD playing softwares. If a user uses unsupported DVD playing software, please contact ask@settec.com and we will try to add it shortly.

In order to view on screen lyrics on your television, you need a CDG or CD+G compatible player. If you insert an ABCD's Custom Karaoke Disc into a non-cdg compatible player, you will hear the music but will not see any on screen lyrics. Please understand that most DVD players are not CDG compatible and while they will play the music, they will not display the words on the television screen.

In general: yes. This is one of the beauties of the CD-i system. Since both disc and playback device are extensively specified, every CD-i disc is compatible with every CD-i player, in contrast to a CD-ROM disc, of which you never know wether it will play on your PC-configuration. Look for the CD-i logo on both disc and player to ensure compatibility.

Not all consumer DVD players are compatible with the VCD, HQ-VCD, SVCD and cdDVD formats. Some consumer DVD players are unable to read CD-R Please refer to our listing of DVD players that are compatible with some of the VDR-3000 recording formats. Is there a way to get Windows Media Player or any other editing program to recognize the "avseq01.dat" file created Yes, one of our good customers in Hawaii suggested this solution to us.

Yes in addition to the computer data the full length audio CD is included. The computer data is hidden from audio players. The disc is mastered using mixed mode type 2 formatting to ensure compatibility with all audio players as well as almost all CD ROM drives.

There may be various view on Rootkit's definition. The most fundametal differences that separate our technology from a malicious rootkit are inclusion of following functions: However, lately the proposal of its security vulnerability and possiblity to abuse it helped us to improve Settec's technology.

The reason why some burned CD or DVD discs cannot be played on your DVD/VCD player is due to the "Read" ability of your DVD/VCD player. Please try to play your burned CD or DVD disc with this DVD player software on your computer. You may download the free DVD player software from the following links: If the burned CD or DVD disc plays well, there is probably a compatibility problem with your current DVD player. Please try to play the burned CD or DVD disc on another DVD player.

No. This is because the pits of a DVD are far smaller and require a laser of smaller wavelength than the CD uses.

In order to play any of these formats, you must have a player that will play that format. Many computers now come with DVD drives in which case you could play DVD. If your player is not DVD compatible, it will not play DVD.

A DVD-Video player cannot play CD-i discs, since it does not include all of the CD-i logics such as the required operating system in ROM, the CPU and the appropriate audio and video decoding ICs. Most DVD-Video players however can play Video-CDs, but they use an internal playback application instead of the CD-i application that is stored on every Video-CD disc. Hence, CD-i specific additions such as menu screens or subtitles will not be shown.

Despite what others may tell you, there ARE compatibility issues you should know about. Please visit our compatibility page.

of the DVD players sold since 1999 can play the recordable DVDs we create. The other 5% (older models) may have problems playing recordable DVDs, regardless of who created it. I am concerned about the privacy of my video tape/movie film. Will my videos/movies appear on the Internet or on "Hard Copy?" Absolutely not. We value your privacy so we will only do what is necessary to convert it to DVD. We have no need to watch your entire video/movie–only to set it up for conversion.

Many home DVD players can not play back certain burned DVD discs. Whether a recorded DVD will work in a DVD player depends on the player. Multi-format DVD players will likely play all formats except the DVD-RAM cartridges. DVD-R media may have the fewest problems with playback in older players. Check to see if the DVD writer can read the disc. If there is DVD player software installed, use that and try to watch the DVD.

For Video CD, your DVD player must be capable of playing VideoCD 2.0 discs. Check the specifications page in the instructions included with your DVD player to see if the VCD format is supported. Your DVD player must be compatible with the type of DVD or CD disc used to record your title. Many DVD players are not compatible with some brands of -R, -RW, +R or +RW discs. Your DVD player must support the speed at which you burned your media.

If the copied DVD is a DVD±RW, try copying the source DVD to a DVD±R disc which is compatible with more models of DVD drives and DVD players.

Yes, CDG music will play in any CD player, DVD player, or personal computer. However, the lyrics will not be displayed on your TV screen or computer monitor screen.

Yes. DVD players scan and process huge amounts of audio and video information. Magazine reviews often describe DVD players' CD audio performance as "outstanding."

No, you must import a CD to a Kaleidescape Server before you can play it. You can import a CD with the Movie Player 2, the Music Player, or the now-discontinued Reader.

Yes. Currently all DVD-Audio players are designed as "universal" players that will be able to play DVD-Video disks and CD's in addition to DVD-Audio disks. Some "universal "players will also be able to play "Super Audio CD" (SACD) discs. However, some manufactures may produce DVD-Audio only players for the high-end audiophile. There is usually a Screen / Mode button to adjust the screen from 4:3 stretch to zoom.

Yes. Although a CDG karaoke player is required to decode the lyrics for on-screen viewing, the music will play in a regular CD player.

No. You can play the audio content using the Open MG Bundled player included on your disc; the player should automatically start once the disc is inserted in the PC. If you want to play the music on a PC without the disc, or if you want to export the tracks to a portable device, you must first install the Music Player software which is in the bin/win32 folder of your OMG disc.

Most DVD-audio discs are compatible with DVD-Video players. To provide compatibility, most DVD-Audio discs are including Dolby Digital (some also include DTS) audio tracks that satisfy the DVD-Video specification. These tracks are playable on DVD-Video players. A DVD album, which includes these features, will carry the DVD-Audio and DVD-Video logo. However, a DVD-Video player will not recognize and play the ultra-high fidelity PCM and MLP encoded audio tracks on a DVD-Audio disk.

Kaleidescape Movie Players and Music Players provide reference-quality audio and video output that is comparable to the very best CD and DVD players that are available today.

PC Users: When listening to music directly off the disc, you must use the player provided on the disc. Attempting to play the audio on the disc (while the disc is spinning in the computer drive) with another player (i.e. Windows Media Player, Real Player, iTunes) will result in distorted sound. Consumers who have used SONY BMG XCP content protected CDs on their personal computers are encouraged to download the latest software update here.

No. Well actually yes, but not correctly. A CD+G disc will generally play the music on a DVD karaoke player, but no words will be displayed. This is because the '+G' part of a CD+G is the graphics layer which only works on dedicated karaoke CD+G players. Some karaoke players are also combination CD+G and DVD karaoke players. These types of players will play both discs but they will be clearly marked on the karaoke player that they can play both formats.

No. karaoke DVD and karaoke CD+G discs are different formats. They will only play in the same karaoke player if it is a combination DVD and CD+G karaoke player. The only discs that will work in a CD+G karaoke player are CD+G discs (also known as CDG, CD G or anything like that).

Check your DVD player instruction manual, check to see if your player is VCD and CDR compatible. It may also tell you on the front of your DVD player. Check your DVD has been set up correctly, and programmed to play on the right channel of your TV also check connections are connected properly.