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    Originally Posted By ajsmommy

    For Christmas I recieved a DVD of a Walt Disney Classic. Splash Mountain is based on this movie =)~

    anyway, it will play perfect on PS2 but when I put it in my DVD player it does not play well at all. Is my player to old ( 3yrs) to play this type of DVD or is there something on the DVD player itself that you have to change?
     
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    Originally Posted By Kylesmom

    The geographical format (can't remember the term) may not be set up for US DVD players. If I recall Song of the South has never been released on DVD in this country. I myself have only seen it on a Japanese laser disk I rented many years ago.
     
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    Originally Posted By peeaanuut

    The region could be exactly the problem. The other thing that might be is if someone took the overseas version and transferred it to DVD than your player may not be able to read the disc.
     
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    Originally Posted By ajsmommy

    I guess I will just have to lug the ps2 down stairs to the big tv to watch it

    Movie, Popcorn and Candy at my house this weekend. Everyone welcome
     
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    Originally Posted By Kylesmom

    Region Code! that's the term I couldn't remember.
     
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    Originally Posted By peeaanuut

    If all else fails, get someone who can rip the DVD on the computer and reburn it region free. Especially if you want to watch it more than this one time.
     
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    Originally Posted By seanyoda

    It may depend on the DVD format (DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, and DVD+R) rather than the region. Check the support documentation for your player.
     
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    Originally Posted By ajsmommy

    I will check thanks.
    I do not know anyone with a DVD burner
    It just says DVD on the jacket - even has a bar code on it

    The disk has a pic and title engraved into it

    Very cool! plus has extra's
    1. 1947 radio show talking about the movie coming to theaters
    2. 1972 trailer
    3.1987 trailer
     
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    Originally Posted By Labuda

    If you want to send it to me, Sandra, I can try to rip you a copy - let me know. We've got multiple DVD burners Chez Labuda. :)
     
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    Originally Posted By ajsmommy

    I just may do that! I really want to watch it on our big screen and it is a pain to drag the playstation down from brat boys room. what is your address? you can email it to me sandrandave94@yahoo.com
     
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    Originally Posted By JeffG

    Since there has been no legal DVD release of that movie anywhere in the world, the disc you have is a bootleg. My guess is that it is a DVD-R and that your PS2 is simply more forgiving of it than your regular DVD player.

    -Jeff
     
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