AUTYUE [7 in 1] USB Type-C Portable External Blu-ray Drive Burner with USB 3.0/SD/TF Port Support 100G BD Disc & 3D Playback CD/DVD Reader/Writer Compatible with Windows/MacOS/Linux Laptop Desktop PC

DVD discs can only be played on DVD drives that support the corresponding regional codes.

For example, if you are located in the US or Canada, you are in Region 1.

You have to set the regional code of your DVD drive to 1 in order to play Region 1 DVDs.

(Note: Audio CDs are not protected by regional codes.)

Each external optical drive only allows the regional code to be changed 4 to 5 times in total.

Region 1 - United States, Canada

Region 2-  Europe, Japan, South Africa, Middle East

Region 3 - East Asia (including Hong Kong), Southeast Asia

Region 4 -  Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Central America, Mexico, South America

Region 5- Eastern Europe, Russia, Indian subcontinent, Africa, North Korea, Mongolia

Region 6- Mainland China

Region 7 - Reserved for special unspecified usage

Region 8 - Aircraft and marine travel scenarios

How to change region code : Windows :This PC- DVD drive- Properties - Hardware Tab - Properties button - Choose Region (US is 1) -Apply. Mac: Menu-System Preference-Language & Region - Region - Select Country - Apply.Remember you can only reset the country 5 times.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

 

PC

 

• In-tel/A-MD CPU 1.6 GHz or faster
• USB 3.0- or USB 2.0-Interface
• At least 2 GB of free hard disk space (10 GB recommended)
• Operating systems: Windows 10, 8 and 7

 

MAC

 

• PowerPC G5 or Intel Mac
• USB 2.0-or USB 3.0-Interface
• At least 2 GB of free hard disk space (10 GB recommended)
• Operating system: Mac OS X 10.4.8 or higher

Q&A

Question 1: External Blu-ray Drive Cannot Connect / Not Detected by Computer

1. Please check the connection status and power supply

 

• Use the original data cable to connect the drive directly to the computer's USB port; do not use a USB hub, extension cable, or docking station.
• For desktop computers, it is recommended to connect to the USB port on the back of the host for a more stable power supply. If the drive supports independent power supply, please use the matching power cable at the same time to ensure sufficient power input.

 

2. Check if the drive is recognized by the system

 

• Windows: Open File Explorer and check if a BD/DVD/CD-ROM drive icon appears. If no disc is inserted, the drive name may still be displayed.
• Mac: The drive icon will not appear on the desktop or in Finder until a disc is inserted and recognized. You can go to About This Mac > System Report > USB to check if the device is listed.

3.Check driver issues in Device Manager

Enter Device Manager, expand DVD/CD-ROM drives. If there is a yellow exclamation mark, question mark, or the device is marked as faulty:

 

• Right-click the drive and select Update driver
• Or select Uninstall device, restart the computer, then reconnect the drive; the system will automatically reinstall the driver

 

4.Check BIOS/UEFI settings

 

• Restart the computer and enter the BIOS/UEFI interface. Check whether the USB device or optical drive related options are disabled. If disabled, set to Enable and save the settings to restart.

Question 2: The drive connects successfully, but cannot read/play discs.

Step 1: Confirm disc compatibility and region code

 

• CDs generally do not have region restrictions; DVD and Blu-ray discs have region codes. The drive's region code must match the disc to play normally.
• Note: The DVD/Blu-ray region code can only be changed 4-5 times in total. After the limit is reached, the code cannot be modified anymore.

 

Step 2: Use professional playback software

This drive does not come with playback software. You need to install compatible software in advance:

 

• Windows: PowerDVD, VLC, Leawo Blu-ray Player, etc.
• Mac: Macgo Blu-ray Player, IINA, etc.
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• You can use testing software such as CyberLink BD & 3D Advisor to check whether your computer supports Blu-ray or 3D playback.

Step 3: Check disc and drive cleanliness

 

• Check if the disc is scratched, stained, warped, or has serious fingerprints.
• Keep the drive's read-write area clean. You can use a professional drive cleaning disc or a soft cotton swab to gently clean the laser head area to avoid dust or dirt affecting reading.

 

Step 4: Try different discs and ports

Test with other normal CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray discs to eliminate disc quality issues.

Try connecting to another USB port or another computer to rule out computer system or interface abnormalities.