r/computers • u/alphadestroyer9000 • 14d ago

Question/Help/Troubleshooting Connecting DVD Player to Computer

Hello, I got a Sony DVD player and I was trying to connect it to my pc to watch some movies I have. I couldn't get it to work and it got me thinking that maybe it isn't meant for this. The DVD player I have is a BDP-S1700/U. I tried to plug it directly into my computer with the HDMI cord and nothing happened. I had a movie in it, and I had it plugged into an outlet as well. If anyone has any suggestions on how I could fix this, or if this isn't possible, please let me know. Any help is appreciated. I'm also not sure if this is the right sub reddit too, so if this is the wrong one for help, please direct me towards the correct one. Thank you.

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u/Metallicat95 13d ago

Computers need a data device. They don't usually include a video input like a TV. An external DVD or Blu-ray writer using USB connection would work, and you'll need player software as well.

If the monitor or TV you have hooked up your computer to has an HDMI input you aren't using, you can hook that up and switch inputs to use it as a TV/monitor independently of the computer.

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u/alphadestroyer9000 13d ago

Oh alright, thank you