Hi,
please check the spec page:
http://www.cyberlink.com/products/powerdvd/spec_en_US.html

for compatible cards.

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Actually, I made more tests, with the Prometheus disc (2D, not 3D)... and I got surprising results.

First let me specify that I own the software "AnyDVD HD". Not for copy purposes, mind you, I bought it when I had trouble reading some original store bought discs because of lousy copy protections. I actually bought it when I had trouble playing the first Avatar disc back in 2010 with PowerDVD 10. Those guys are actually faster to patch their software than you guys at Cyberlink... no offense meant, of course ;

I had AnyDVD HD turned off in my previous tests, as it usually is, I only turn it on when I have playback problems.

Well... watch this. All this in the information panel of PowerDVD 12 which you can turn on with the right mouse button menu:

Prometheus without AnyDVD HD :
Output: LPCM 48Khz/16bits 6 Channels.

Prometheus with AnyDVD HD turned on:
Output: LPCM 48Khz/24bits 6 Channels.

I wish I could make screenshots, but sadly they are disabled when playing back a Blu-Ray.

So I proceeded to do the same test with my Indiana Jones discs...
Shall I let you guess the results?
I won't be that cruel.

Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark, with AnyDVD HD enabled:
Output: LPCM 48Khz/24bits 6 Channels.

I'm not kidding. And if I remove AnyDVD HD, it reverts to 16 bit output. I triple checked, I'm definitely using exactly the same settings and audio tracks.

In my humble opinion, there's something fishy with some copy protections here again.
Could you forward this to the tech team for a future patch? I'd rather not have to rely on third party software to play back my discs to their full capability if possible...

Thanks

EDIT: just did the same test with Avatar collector edition, same thing. Only when AnyDVD HD is active do I get 24 bit output in PowerDVD 12. My collection: http://www.blu-ray.com/community/collection.php?u=194008&action=showcategory&category=1&categoryid=7

Hi,

In my humble opinion, there's something fishy with some copy protections here again.
Could you forward this to the tech team for a future patch? I'd rather not have to rely on third party software to play back my discs to their full capability if possible...

It's nothing we can "cure" as it is related to Audio-Card's capability to handle secure audio path.
The mentioned card is not supported.

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How comes it works with AnyDVD HD then, Michael? Doesn't it mean my Audio card is just fine and can do it?

What's the difference anyway... if you can send 16 bit audio, you can send 24 bit one too. I just checked, with AnyDVD disabled, I can still directly sample the audio of a Blu-Ray using Audacity (it's a freeware audio program, definitely not a hacker tool). So secure audio path? Sorry if I don't buy that.

Well, I guess you guys at Cyberlink aren't directly responsibly for this, but once again, we HONEST customers get screwed by those crappy copy protections which stop no pirate but only stop legit buyers from enjoying their purchase fully.

Thanks the gods for my lifetime purchase of AnyDVD HD... unless you are willing to have a look into this

Anyway, thanks for answering. My collection: http://www.blu-ray.com/community/collection.php?u=194008&action=showcategory&category=1&categoryid=7

Hi,
we have to follow the content and copy protection guidelines, therefore we cannot workaround it.

The issue is related to the copy and content protection mechanisms of BD. AnyDVD removes the protection, that's why it is working when running this app while playback.

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Yeah, that's what I guessed from you previous answers, so I'm not really blaming you guys. It's just sad that consumers get screwed because of protections which actually end not protecting anything. I also understand why you can't tell more about this... your hands are tied.

As I said, thanks for your honest answer, as usual - I'll just keep AnyDVD active all the time now along with your excellent PowerDVD 12 software. I just hope this info is useful for other PDVD users in my situation

EDIT: getting 24 bit output on Master and Commander again too now... and specially on that movie, it makes a hell of a difference. My collection: http://www.blu-ray.com/community/collection.php?u=194008&action=showcategory&category=1&categoryid=7