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    I have a 7020 qnd installed a dvd drive for it. in the blue panel it comes up with the drive and what disk is in but how do I play the disk?



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    I think you need to download a player add on, then in the file menu you mount it.

    I have NOT been able to make mine work and too busy watching porn.

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    Quote Originally Posted by z80 View Post
    I think you need to download a player add on, then in the file menu you mount it.

    I have NOT been able to make mine work and too busy watching porn.
    try the DreamDVD plugin even works with a USB DVD or USB CD


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    yes mate, did that , but it still needs to be mounted manually...

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    Quote Originally Posted by z80 View Post
    yes mate, did that , but it still needs to be mounted manually...
    for an internal DVD but not an USB DVD or CD

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    who sells the slim line dvd players if there the slim model dvd players for the dm7000 and new DM face plates to suit?

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    i have a complete kit with the dvd burner drive.
    brand new kit was fitted for 1 day and then removed.

    $150

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    yes i am interested in it any pics of it and specs of dvd drive? instructions for the install

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    PM me with an email address and ill get some pics and details to u.

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    Quote Originally Posted by z80 View Post
    I have NOT been able to make mine work and too busy watching porn.
    You must have a large supply of porn to watch....either that or you like to watch the same one over and over.

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    sorry to re-hash old thread.

    I am interested in fitting a DVD drive to a 7020 (internal/external dont care). As my "flat mate person" is F'in hopeless with tech. Is there anyway I can replace the existing DVD player (she uses to play movies on) to a DVD player/recorder in the 7020 so I can have one box, and not two.

    truth be know, we have 3, dm (which she finds hard to use - because she has not had too! FTA lover!!), dvd player (movies), SD STB (Used by her for FTA)- using a RCA switch box (I'd like to be able to just use the one) and make her use the DM for all (DVD, Fuxtel/FTA) and clean up the clutter from the cabinet!!! (not to mention the remotes)

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    7020 has a HDD installed already.

    I have seen the thread with the uk link?? that sells them (internal + faceplate), wondering if there is any newer developments?? (I'm Assuming you cant have a HDD + DVD player in a 7020 due to heat/space/power required - whatever??)

    Would this even work with .vob files? (Would the DM even decode it correctly)

    I guess what I am asking, is can I have ONE BOX do it all, play FTA+PAYTV/AND DVD movies (she hires)
    anyone have a solution?
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    Quote Originally Posted by z1gg33 View Post
    sorry to re-hash old thread.

    I am interested in fitting a DVD drive to a 7020 (internal/external dont care). As my "flat mate person" is F'in hopeless with tech. Is there anyway I can replace the existing DVD player (she uses to play movies on) to a DVD player/recorder in the 7020 so I can have one box, and not two.

    truth be know, we have 3, dm (which she finds hard to use - because she has not had too! FTA lover!!), dvd player (movies), SD STB (Used by her for FTA)- using a RCA switch box (I'd like to be able to just use the one) and make her use the DM for all (DVD, Fuxtel/FTA) and clean up the clutter from the cabinet!!! (not to mention the remotes)

    thanks

    7020 has a HDD installed already.

    I have seen the thread with the uk link?? that sells them (internal + faceplate), wondering if there is any newer developments?? (I'm Assuming you cant have a HDD + DVD player in a 7020 due to heat/space/power required - whatever??)

    Would this even work with .vob files? (Would the DM even decode it correctly)

    I guess what I am asking, is can I have ONE BOX do it all, play FTA+PAYTV/AND DVD movies (she hires)
    anyone have a solution?
    You can run a HDD and DVD drive together without issue. If your using a genuine dream, and the HDD is 3.5" then you may have to do the 'cap mod', as the PSU only just supplies enough current on the 12v rail. Laptop/2.5" HDDs do not use the 12v line, so it should be fine.

    Personally i wouldn't bother doing it, unless it was for fun. It is more trouble than it is worth, and im certain your friend wont like it.

    The dreambox can't play encrypted/protected DVD's/VOBS, i.e. pretty much any commerical DVD. Hence any disc you want to view has to first be ripped/extracted on the computer (to remove the protection).

    I also found that the audio went out of sync easily. Fast forwarding and rewinding could exacerbate the problem.

    If you were willing to buy a new dreambox, then i believe you can combine the FTA and foxtel. The DM7025 can have 2 tuners installed eg 1 for sat, and 1 for terrestrial. The new dmboxes probably also have this ability.

    You could then use your computer to stream any DVD movie to the dreambox. Again, i doubt your friend will find this easy.

    Being a DM dealer, Cmoore may have some kits also.

    Cheers.

    P.S. The cap mod involves soldering a cap (eg 4700uf electrolytic at 16volts) on 12v and ground and also 5v and ground rails.
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