DVDs and the Voodoo 3000 series.

On the package of the 3000 series it states that Yes, the Voodoo sort of does support DVD, but not the way a decoder card does. It helps with some motion compensation and by virtue of being fast in general and can do a halfway decent job. If you're scared now, calm down! You CAN play DVDs without a decoder card.

Before I go into more detail I must assume the following:

  1. You agree to the Terms of Use for this site.
  2. You are using a 3500 (I have no experience with the 3000 but some things are the same).
  3. Your card works generally well (no General Protection Faults, freezing images etc.) If not try Seniorbro's site for help.
  4. You have the right cables for your set up. (see the section DVDs on a TV if you don't want use a decoder card)
Once you've done all the above you can go to the section that fits your situation:
What you need if you want to watch DVDs on the PC.
What you need to watch DVDs on a TV if you don't want use a decoder card.
What you need if you want to watch DVDs with a decoder card.
What you need if you want to make a copy of a DVD to a video tape. (This is not illegal for private use in Germany, see the law here).

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