Valid video device not found - DVD player

Hi all
I'm using a mac pro.
I can burn and access CD's DVD's no problem but when i insert a DVD movie to play i just get an error message that reads ...
A valid video device could not be found for playback [-70017]
I installed VLC player - that plays the sound ok but no video - only black.
Any ideas please?
Thanks

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