Watching DVDs on PC...

[Circuitbreaker8]

Ok, so I wanted to test my Dell 2005fpw+X-Fi Fatal1ty+Klipsch Ultra 5.1 setup by watching Batman Begins on DVD. I popped it in, and opened it up with Power DVD. First thing I noticed was that it was pretty grainy...There was a lot of noise and the colors just looked so bland and washed out. Secondly, there was no surround sound? It seemed like only the front speakers were working. I went into the Creative Menu to that 3d thing, and put CMSS-3D to Stereo Xpand ( center ) and it still doesnt really have good channel seperation. So I popped the DVD in my PS2 and watched it on the shitty TV in my room, and it looked 50x better! What gives?

 

[hardcorecomputer]

It might be different for your version of PowerDVD, but go into the configuration (maybe Ctrl-C)
and looks for anything under video enhancement (or something similar)

I have a feeling that your video mode is set to VIVID, try switching between the different presets.

 

[S1nF1xx]

I have PowerDVD version 4.0.0.2417 and have never had a problem with it. Try a different DVD in your computer to see if you have the same problem. If you do, I'd reinstall the program and try it again.

 

[discochan]

For the x-fi make sure your in entertainment mode for the best movie experience, sound wise that is.

As for the picture quality try playing around with the settings. It shouldnt be grainy.

 

[Circuitbreaker8]

Should I enable CMSS-3d for movies?