TV-OUT playing DVDs

I'm new to geforce 4 cards and I having problems playing DVDs from disc to TV. Im using PowerDVD 4 and I can See the desktop fine on my tv but when Trying to play dvds I get the blank screen on the tv.I had no problem with my old ati rage 128 gpu but new tech new problem.
If anyone has an idea thanks in advance
MSI KT4 Ultra
amd Athlon 2000+ xp (1.67 Ghz)
MSI Geforce 4 Ti 64 Mb
Soundblaster Live 1024

Had same problem before.
1. Install detonator driver
2.Open display property advanced, geforce 4 ti, overlay control, full screen device (choose on primary/secondary according to where is your tv out)

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