DVD player software problem

Hi
I have an imac G5 and I am having problems with my DVD player software - previously it had been working OK. When I try and play a DVD it starts slowly with no sound and then stops after about 10 seconds. I have tried trashing the DVD player preferences and rebooting without success. I have also deleted and reinstalled the DVD player software from the OSX install discs using Pacifist but the result is the same. It does not appear to be a problem with the DVD drive as I can play the same DVDs on the computer using VLC software. I have checked for bad RAM using Memtest but it seems OK. Any thoughts? Is it a strange interaction between the DVD player software and the drive?

Hi Roger and Welcome to Apple Discussions ...
Try cleaning the disks.
If your movie stops and you see a disk error message, check the surface of the DVD for dust or scratches. You may need to clean the disc or the optical drive. Debris or residue may disrupt video quality or cause the movie to skip or stop playing. How to clean and handle CD or DVD disks
A movie will stop playing if there is a problem sending digital data to your digital audio equipment. For example, if you are using a USB or FireWire S/PDIF converter and it becomes disconnected from your audio device, then the video stops.
Make sure your digital audio devices are properly connected and turned on. If the video doesn't begin playing again, click the Stop button on the DVD Player Controller, then click Play again to start playing.
If you need to switch to System Sound Output, click the Stop button on the Controller, choose DVD Player > Preferences, and click Disc Setup. Then choose System Sound Output from the "Audio output" pop-up menu.
Carolyn

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