8 replies to this topic

[hanness_rdu]

I'm just wondering if anyone knows if the optional add-on blu-ray plug-in integrates into Media Center. In other words, can I launch it via my remote control from inside of Media Center or do I need to leave the Media Center UI in order to launch the Blu-ray playback?

[otown]

In Creator 2009 the Blu-ray Plugin was only integrated into MyDVD so if you wanted to create a DVD from Videowave (via DVD Express), you couldn't do Blu-Ray or AVCHD.

[Jim_Hardin]

He was asking about PLAY, not Authoring.

Playback is via CinePlayer.

Never seen the Media Version so I have no idea.

[ggrussell]

Blueray format is supported in Vista and Win7, but you would still need software to play it like Windows Media Player or Cineplayer.  I am not aware if Media Center in Vista or Win7 supports Blueray, but it wouldn't surprise me if they did.

WinXP requires a special driver.

Edited by ggrussell, 25 August 2009 - 04:09 PM.

[firenhancer]

Based on the the information on the product page for Bluray Playback Plugin, I doubt it is a possibility due to licensing reasons. "Blu-ray Playback Plug-in for Roxio Creator 2010 is ONLY compatible with Creator 2010 products."

[hanness_rdu]

Okay, I guess I didn't make my question clear. Sorry for the confusion.

I do realize that the plug-in is specifically for CinePlayer. To be more accurate I should have asked if CinePlayer itself has a plug-in that supports Windows Media Center. For example, there are several other DVD / Blu-ray players on the market that provide a plug-in for Windows Media Center. This allows you to launch their player from within the Media Center UI - you never have to see the Windows Desktop to launch their application. Also, when you exit their app, you are dropped right back into Media Center again.

For example, I have a Windows system running Media Center that launches Media Center at startup. I never have to see the Windows Desktop or use a keyboard to access TV, my program guide, music, videos, DVDs, Blu-ray discs, etc. Everything I do is simply done via the remote control. In other words, this is used as a home theatre appliance much like a TiVo.

So my question then is simply this: Does CinePlayer provide a plug-in for Media Center that integrates CinePlayer into the Windows Media Center Experience / UI? If it does, does the Blu-ray player add-on support this capability as well for Blu-Ray playback?

[firenhancer]

I don't see such a product offered yet but it would be nice to have

[firenhancer]

Found a stop-gap solution as it is called if you would want to try for Vista MCE However, you will still require a software player that support BD playback.

Edited by firenhancer, 26 August 2009 - 12:17 PM.

[hanness_rdu]

Found a stop-gap solution as it is called if you would want to try for Vista MCE However, you will still require a software player that support BD playback.

Wow, that's some pretty old information.   The latest version of the very product you reference in the Stop-gap resolution now has a new version that has direct Media Center support via a plug-in. You can launch their App by going the usual start / all programs route but it also adds an option now directly into Media Center for DVD and Blu-ray disc playback.

Thanks for suggestions, however.