What is the Difference Between a DVD Player and DVD Drive?
What is a DVD Player?
- A DVD player can output audio and video directly from the device using a video and audio cable.
- This can be connected via HDMI or RCA cables
- A DVD player will have a dedicated power cable, A/V cable, and a remote.
- DVD players will act as mostly an all-in-one; meaning when plugged into a display no other software or solutions are needed.
- A DVD played plugged into a Newline panel will work without extra software, provided the cables and connections are correct.
(A DVD Player with standard cables and remote is pictured above)
What is a DVD Drive?
- A DVD drive is similar in its function, but not its utility.
- A DVD drive will read DVD players when connected to a computing unit (such as a desktop, laptop or other device containing media management software)
- A DVD drive will only have a USB connection for data, although some may have an external power cable as well.
- As the DVD drive does not handle the logic of playing the disc, a remote may or may not be included as the computer will act as "the remote" for this device.
- A DVD drive will not act as an all-in-one and will need software, as well as computing power to manage playing the disc.
- A DVD drive will not work when directly connected to a Newline, unless plugged directly into a computing device like the modular OPS unit.
(A DVD Drive with a USB cable connected to a laptop; pictured above)
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