PowerDVD 5.0 build 1203

PowerDVD 5 is the latest evolution of the world acclaimed DVD software player that offers maximum video and audio playback entertainment on the PC.

If you don’t have PowerDVD 5.0 build 1130 – Standard  installed, get both files: PowerDVD 5.0 build 1130 – Standard  and PowerDVD 5.0 build 1203 – Update .

PowerDVD comes with leading video and audio technologies to deliver the highest quality viewing and listening experience possible on the PC. As well, PowerDVD 5 offers feature-rich navigation controls, for an interactive and tailored DVD movie viewing experience. PowerDVD 5 is the obvious choice for anyone wanting to enjoy the highest-quality and most interactive DVD movie experience on the PC!.

PowerDVD gives you the option to select from either preset video profiles (Original, Vivid, Bright or Theater) or create your own by directly adjusting the brightness, contrast and saturation settings in the configuration menu. Adjustments can be saved as profiles for easy future selection. PowerDVD’s Color Cast Controls are very useful to adjust scenes that are too dark or bright.

Features of PowerDVD 5 :

Playback Control & Interfaces:

  – Toolbar Navigator: With PowerDVD 5, you can customize the Toolbar Navigator with the navigation features you want and even position it on the side of the screen you prefer. The Toolbar Navigator can be used to quickly and easily access scenes without the need to bring up the user interface. The Toolbar Navigator will be hidden until you role your mouse icon to the portion of the screen where it is located.

  – On Screen Display: PowerDVD 5 displays selected information about the DVD title on the screen, in various locations that you can define. PowerDVD 5 now offers enhanced OSD settings that include information about current title position, video bit rate, audio channel information and audio bit rate.

  – Mouse Scroll Setting: To give you even greater navigation control, PowerDVD supports mouse scroll functions. You can customize the scroll functions of your mouse to directly perform functions such as fast forward/reverse, time seeking, previous/next chapter or volume adjustment. Any of these functions can be performed by using your mouse scroll and without the need to bring up the main user interface.

  … and more!

  Rich Audio Support:

  – Virtual Speaker Setting: Through DirectSound3D technology, you can set up the optimal sound environment quickly and easily by adjusting the position of the virtual speakers in the configuration menu. If you have a two speaker set you can utilize this proprietary technology to simulate a multi-channel environment and adjust the audio level, without actually having to move your speakers.

  Interactive Features:

  – Auto-Resume Playback: With PowerDVD you can use auto-resume playback to continue watching a movie from the point you left off when you last shut off the program. The next time you open PowerDVD, you will be prompted by a menu that will ask you if you wish to continue watching the movie from the point where you last left off or from the beginning.

  – Digital Zoom: Get right up close to the action. Zoom into a specific portion of the video by either 4x or 9x the normal screen ratio. Perfect for looking at special effect scenes or unique details.

  – Configurable Express Menu: With PowerDVD’s advanced Express Menu, you can simply right click your mouse and access a variety of navigation and control features. Now PowerDVD 5 even offers menu groups where you can show/hide menu items to meet your personal preferences. PowerDVD gives you an easy way to access rich features and navigational controls, without bringing up the user interface.

  … and more!

  Format Support:

- Advanced Video Decoder: PowerDVD is the most sophisticated MPEG-1 and 2 software decoder on the market today, providing the most rich and powerful image quality available on the PC. Every detail of the video image is extremely rich and sharp, portraying an almost true to life picture. Your favorite movies will come to life in a way you’ve never experienced before! PowerDVD is based on the proprietary MPEG-2 video decoding engine that supports full resolution 720 x 480 video playback for NTSC and 720 x 576 for PAL systems.

Changes in PowerDVD 5.0 build 1203 :

- Karaoke Video CD channel switch problem.

  – When switching between CLMEI and Dolby Prologic II modes on a platform with a – Pentium 4 processor and Hyperthreading Technology, the program will crash.

  – Fix audio option problem in 2 speaker and Headphone mode.

  – Fix audio issue when fast forward VCD


Some extra downloads were added in Download page:

  – PowerDVD Skin Kit: PowerDVD Skin Kit is only for users who have downloaded PowerDVD 5, which contains only a default skin~Glow. By installing PowerDVD’s Skin Kit, you will be able to change your PowerDVD 5 skin design from one of four styles (each with a minimized version).

- Update patch for TEAC drives: This patch file is only for those who own a TEAC drive with PowerDVD 5 installed. Installing it you’ll fix the lack of sound while playing AC-3 DVD titles problem.