Classroom Computer Optical Drive Does Not Read Disc

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The computer's optical drive may not be capable of playing some forms of disc media. For example, discs burned on a home computer may not function on all playback devices, and not all optical drives can read Blu-ray discs.

Solution

  1. Insert the disc, label side up.
  2. Select Computer as the active audiovisual source with the Crestron control system or handheld remote, depending on room configuration.
  3. If No Show, No Sound or AV Mute settings have been enabled, deselect them.
  4. Remove the disc and check for dirt or smudges. Gently wipe it with a clean tissue or cloth before reinserting.

Workaround

  1. Connect a laptop to use a built-in optical drive. Select the Laptop or Auxiliary HDMI input source from the control panel. [Note: most new laptop models do not include optical drives]
     
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