> hdparm -d1 -u1 /dev/dvd > says each of the 4 values is "1 (on)" Skips and distorsions have disappeared- seems as if this was the solution. I thought DMA was switched on for my DVD- therefore I didn't re-check it. My fault! :) -- Info: To unsubscribe send a mail to ecartis@linuxtv.org with "unsubscribe vdr" as subject.