I haven't seen this in the previous thousand or so posts: When I enter a disc number directly in the navigator (a tactic that's not mentioned in the manual) and hit Select or Enter, it plays the NEXT disc. Enter 4, it plays 5, enter 168, it plays 169. Kooky.


Huh?

-mk

John did you ever get that computer program running to control your 777ES similar to the way Kalidescape works?


Which one was that?
I have DVDLobby and most of the other Cinemar programs, and also a program called Movies! But I don't think either one of those is really that much like a Kaleidescape or even a Escient Fireball setup. But the one I would like is DVPgenie, of that one I only have the demo.

dont mean to hijack the thread, but has anybody tried hooking up multiple displays to this dvd player?

i currently have it hooked up to my projector via component and use the Toslink for audio, and just got a LCD tv that will be located one floor up. Im planning on running an HDMI cable in-wall and using this player instead of getting a separate unit. My goal would be to have only one display use it at a time, but i just want to know if this can be done before investing in expensive HDMI cables and a repeater system.

[EDIT].. hummm. seems that i found my answer, people here have been hooking up both to compare the two.. for some reason i thought one was shut off if you used the other

Originally Posted by Mike Gillgannon
I haven't seen this in the previous thousand or so posts: When I enter a disc number directly in the navigator (a tactic that's not mentioned in the manual) and hit Select or Enter, it plays the NEXT disc. Enter 4, it plays 5, enter 168, it plays 169. Kooky.
Huh?

-mk
OK, "control menu" not navigator. You do know about that feature, right? And the rest of my comment is clear enough, I hope.

Originally Posted by Mike Gillgannon
I haven't seen this in the previous thousand or so posts: When I enter a disc number directly in the navigator (a tactic that's not mentioned in the manual) and hit Select or Enter, it plays the NEXT disc. Enter 4, it plays 5, enter 168, it plays 169. Kooky.

OK, "control menu" not navigator. You do know about that feature, right? And the rest of my comment is clear enough, I hope.

Not for me...I'm still confused... :)

The only menu I'm aware of is the menu that appears when you press the "Display" button on the Sony remote. Is that what you mean by the "Control menu?" On the Display menu if I enter a disc number and press Enter on the remote, that disc plays. What key do you press on the Sony remote to bring up what you're referring to as the Control menu?

Answering Danabw:
The manual refers to it as the control menu. It figures (this being a Sony product) that the remote button has a different name. So we're talking about the same thing. I should add, after further experimentation, this glitch that adds one to the disc number doesn't always happen, but it's frequent enough to be a nuisance.

Answering Danabw:
The manual refers to it as the control menu. It figures (this being a Sony product) that the remote button has a different name. So we're talking about the same thing. I should add, after further experimentation, this glitch that adds one to the disc number doesn't always happen, but it's frequent enough to be a nuisance.

I think that happens when you enter a slot number without a disc. It will then go to the next disc.

-mk

I think that happens when you enter a slot number without a disc. It will then go to the next disc.

-mk
That's logical but that's not what's happening here.

I getting strange behavior while using disc explorer. Sometimes it will remember the resume points. The times it worked were after I turned it on and it auto-loaded. I then chose the DVD I wanted to watch and it resumed from the last stop.

The other times it worked if there was a "?" and I chose that slot and nothing was there. It then loaded the next disc and resumed from the last stop.

-mk

I have not been able to figure out how to switch to the DTS soundtrack on the above DVD using the DVP-CX995V. On my old dvd player I seem to reall a menu with the choice came up when I first loaded the disc, but that does not seem to be the case here. I have tried all of the menu settings I can find with no luck.

Has anyone else had this problem?

Set the main switch to the dvd position on the remote and then push the audio button at the bottom of the remote. This will cycle the audio choices of the dvd you are playing.

I'm am 1/2 way through this great (long!) thread, and have to ask : The 995 does NOT support 480i over HDMI?

I have a Panasonic TH-50PX60U 50" plasma with an amazing scaler and would love to pass the dvd image in digital form 480i and let my TV do the scaling, but I fear that's not going to happen ...

I'm am 1/2 way through this great (long!) thread, and have to ask : The 995 does NOT support 480i over HDMI?

I have a Panasonic TH-50PX60U 50" plasma with an amazing scaler and would love to pass the dvd image in digital form 480i and let my TV do the scaling, but I fear that's not going to happen ...
i had the same issue but it will only pass 480p 720p and 1080i i don't even use the hdmi, although slightly sharper the picture has a washed out look

I'm am 1/2 way through this great (long!) thread, and have to ask : The 995 does NOT support 480i over HDMI?

I have a Panasonic TH-50PX60U 50" plasma with an amazing scaler and would love to pass the dvd image in digital form 480i and let my TV do the scaling, but I fear that's not going to happen ...

I would still let the player do the deinterlacing, since it is in the digital domain, plus if the content is actually progressive, you wouldn't loose 1/2 the information if you output 480i.

See article here: Link (http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_7_4/dvd-benchmark-part-5-progressive-10-2000.html)


Keith

Answering Danabw:
The manual refers to it as the control menu. It figures (this being a Sony product) that the remote button has a different name. So we're talking about the same thing. I should add, after further experimentation, this glitch that adds one to the disc number doesn't always happen, but it's frequent enough to be a nuisance.

Thanks, Mike...that makes "Sony" sense that the doc and the remote use two different names... :)

I've never seen what you report, except as noted above by someone else, when selecting a slot w/out a DVD. Are you able to play the DVD that gets skipped when you enter it's number from the Explorer, or by selecting it from the front panel?

I had this really weird behavior where my player was actually shutting down when I tried to play a disc...turned out it was corrupted (the disc) and wouldn't play anywhere else either...

I getting strange behavior while using disc explorer. Sometimes it will remember the resume points. The times it worked were after I turned it on and it auto-loaded. I then chose the DVD I wanted to watch and it resumed from the last stop.

The other times it worked if there was a "?" and I chose that slot and nothing was there. It then loaded the next disc and resumed from the last stop.

-mk

I did some extensive testing on that some time ago and put the results into this thread...maybe if you searched on Resume and looked for posts from me you can find it...oh heck, it was easy to find, right here:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=7091137&highlight=resume#post7091137

Set the main switch to the dvd position on the remote and then push the audio button at the bottom of the remote. This will cycle the audio choices of the dvd you are playing.

I have tried that but I get an "operation currently prohibited by disk" message.

Any other ideas?

Thanks,

Mike

I have tried that but I get an "operation currently prohibited by disk" message.

Any other ideas?

Thanks,

Mike


Does that happen if you try when the movie is actually playing (at least into the opening titles)?

You can use the audio buttom while the movie is playing to change the audio output. Check out page 59 of the manual. It also said some dvd's restrict changing during playback. You may be trying it on a retricted dvd. Try another one and see if it works.

I did some extensive testing on that some time ago and put the results into this thread...maybe if you searched on Resume and looked for posts from me you can find it...oh heck, it was easy to find, right here:

Yeah, I read that. What I am saying is that I am getting different results sometimes. I have used disc explorer and the resumes points were NOT lost.

So it appears that once you select and play any disc from the disc explorer, the resume points are lost for all discs. If you use the Display menu to select the disc, the resume point is held regardless of whether the power has been turned off or on, or if the Disc Explorer has been accessed. It's playing a disc from the disc explorer that clears all the resume points.

The above statement is not always true.

Like I said, sometimes I used disc explorer and the resumes points were not lost, as a matter of a fact I just tried this and reusme points weren't lost. I also chose a disc from disc explorer and it started playing and then I pressed the disc skip button and the next disc started from a resume point. I probably used disc explorer a dozen times and it still had that resume point.

I tried repeating this process and it played from beginning. So like everything else with this player.........it don't make no sense.

-mk

ps.
OMG. I just used disc explorer again and it resumed from last stop. I used the enter button........I'm not sure if that made a difference because I used it before and it didn't make a difference.

-mk

Yeah, I read that. What I am saying is that I am getting different results sometimes. I have used disc explorer and the resumes points were NOT lost.

Like I said, sometimes I used disc explorer and the resumes points were not lost, as a matter of a fact I just tried this and reusme points weren't lost. I also chose a disc from disc explorer and it started playing and then I pressed the disc skip button and the next disc started from a resume point. I probably used disc explorer a dozen times and it still had that resume point.

I tried repeating this process and it played from beginning. So like everything else with this player.........it don't make no sense.

-mk

ps.
OMG. I just used disc explorer again and it resumed from last stop. I used the enter button........I'm not sure if that made a difference because I used it before and it didn't make a difference.

-mk

Very weird...my results were consistent across a several trials...if you're playing discs from the Explorer menu (move to disc, press Enter to bring up context menu, then press Enter to select Play from the menu) and not finding resume points MIA, something strange (and different from what I saw) is definitely happening.

Just returned from vacation. I left my player unplugged for 10 days. Data was still there.

Alan,

It's just as easy for me to just tell you how to do this. It's best to begin by cataloguing your DVDs with a free program called DVDProfiler. If you don't already have that program, download it and input your DVD titles by inputting the Bar Code numbers. Add Titles in the order you wish to load them in the changer and Assign corresponding slot Numbers. DVDProfiler has a neat Export feature that allows you to Export your Title List to a text based Comma Separated Variables File(.CSV). If you look at this File in a Text Editor like MS NoteBook, you will see a list text lines with many Fields of Text based Data corresponding to Title, #, Genre and on and on, each separated by a comma. This is too many fields of Data for the 880 so you will need to port that .CSV file to MS Excel for appropriate editing.
Delete all the Data Fields(Columns) except Genre, Title and Index, arranged in that order. In other words, the 880 will expect the first Row of data to be Genre, Title, Index and same for all the data below. It's much easier to do this in Excel than in a text File since all you have to do is cut, copy insert and past columns of data.
Now Save the edited File to a another (.CSV) File for uploading to your Logitech Home page. Again, this file should only have three data fields arranged in the order I've given. Also make sure that your Titles are not too long, I don't know the Max length but I do know that I have Titles up to 30 Characters and was able to upload without difficulty. Also, people have said that all Commas within Titles should be avoided, else you will not be able to upload.
finally remember this, if y ou are unable to upload the file, it merely means that you need to edit file further in Excel to get in the correct form for upload. When you have done that, you will be able to upload all you disks in one upload!

One final point, since I first posted my query above, I have discovered that the 880 does almost all of those steps automatically. In other words, I asked the questions before I actually clicked on a Title to see what would happen.
Here's the scoop:
When you are in the Watch DVD Activity Just Press the Media Button and an alphabetical list of your DVD Titles will be shown.
Next, If you Press the button Next to a Title, the 880 will execute the steps to start up that Disk Number Automatically. BTW, this is something that I had not seen in any earlier discussions. The only thing missing is that it does not Dismiss the On Screen Display. I think I can tweak that by adding a Display Key in that Activity.


I have the Harmony 668 and am trying to do the same thing. When you choose a movie in the Media Activity, is the Sony at Stop? PAuse? or what? I got my movies inputted, but when I choose one, nothing happens. :confused: Also, did you figure out how to stop the autoplay? I would appreciate any help.

I have the Harmony 668 and am trying to do the same thing. When you choose a movie in the Media Activity, is the Sony at Stop? PAuse? or what? I got my movies inputted, but when I choose one, nothing happens. :confused: Also, did you figure out how to stop the autoplay? I would appreciate any help.

Well it needs to be on. :)

It can be:

- Playing another disc
- At rest

It can't be in the middle of processing other commands, or have any menus on-screen.

You also have to have the 995 configured properly in the Harmony setup...don't remember the specifics right now, but there are settings about how discs are selected/played and the harmony uses that info to send the proper commands.

did you figure out how to stop the autoplay? I would appreciate any help.

ebrodnick -

From all that I read, regarding the Auto play issue, there is no work-around to stop the changer from automatically playing the last disc that was selected when the changer is powered on.

However, on the older model, DVP-CX985V, there is work-around.

"As long as you stop a given disc where it can resume playback from that given point the changer will not start playing the disc automatically when powering down the changer, then powering it back up again. It just sits at the resume point", states Remote Central's Lowpro.

That was a big reason why I decided to purchase the 985 model instead. I just didn't want to deal with the Auto play issue if I didn't have to. Let me add credence to the quote above, as the solution works every time. :)

I can't believe that Sony allowed this "royal pain in the you know what" to continue in its Gen II model, DVP-CX995V. Come on Sony, get a clue! :mad:

Thanks for the reponses. The autoplay is a pain, but I can live with it. The picture and sound are great, and I am frankly surprised how smoothly it changes from one disk to another. Now, if I can figure out the settings for my Harmony 688 to select and play movies from the Media activity, I will be all set. :o Thanks for the responses.

My 995 is so much more reliable than my 2 yr old 875P. The 875 keeps playing discs that are 1 number more than displayed. :(

Jim

Well, I've finally hit critical mass with my old 860. I have been slowly pulling out old B-movies and documentaries and replacing them with new A-movies, but now I'm totally out of space for new stuff. So it looks like I'll probably be buying a 995 soon.

Is anyone using a DVI and/or HDMI switch with their 995 (preferably one with remote control rather than manual control)?

I'm going to need one to switch between my HD tuner and the 995, so I'd like to know if anyone is having problems with HDCP compatibility.

I'm not using a switcher but I am using an adapter HDMI>DVI and have no HDCP issues.

Hey guys,

Been reading this post with great interested. I just bought a 995 and LOVE it. Picture over HDMI to my new Panny 50" plasma looks breathtaking.

I am using DVD Profiler .. but .. am I an idiot? I am unsure of where to store the DISC # information?

Any advice appreciated!

Thanks

Sean from Philly

Disc number goes in the Personalize section...under Slot number. right click DVD, select Personalize. Click the Discs tab and you'll find Location (as in which DVD player...just put in 1) and slot (as in slot number).

You can also put the slot number in the collection number field, as I didn't know about the Location/Slot fields at first...that actually helped me, as it's easy to get Collection number into a printed report...and you can sort by collection number in the main window of the app.

Man this thread is a jungle.

Ive had my 995 for a few months, when I got it I never intended on using an HTPC to controll it, now Id really like to but it has no control input, which makes me want to cry. What if I opened it up and put a phono jack on it connected to the IR? then just plug the IR out of my computer directly to it? Does DVD lobby allow you to controll this player over IR? Id imagine it would take more work to set up as youd have to manually tell it what disc is in each slot but once set up it shouldnt be too bad as long as DVD lobby is set up to do this?
If DVD lobby is fine with this sort of setup, how well does it work, is it enormously slow or is the experience similar to the 777es?

I wish there was some add on card or something , what a bummer.

TIA

Man this thread is a jungle.

Ive had my 995 for a few months, when I got it I never intended on using an HTPC to controll it, now Id really like to but it has no control input, which makes me want to cry. What if I opened it up and put a phono jack on it connected to the IR? then just plug the IR out of my computer directly to it? Does DVD lobby allow you to controll this player over IR? Id imagine it would take more work to set up as youd have to manually tell it what disc is in each slot but once set up it shouldnt be too bad as long as DVD lobby is set up to do this?
If DVD lobby is fine with this sort of setup, how well does it work, is it enormously slow or is the experience similar to the 777es?

I wish there was some add on card or something , what a bummer.



Well for one thing, you can't just rip open stuff and then wire up their IR ports direct and expect them to work.

But there is a somewhat easy and much better way to do what you want. And it's certainly a lot safer for your equipment, not to mention that it also will not void the warranty, like putting in a phono jack would.

It's a plug in USB send/receive IR emitter setup that is directly supported by many of the Cinemar programs including DVD Lobby, and it also works with many other HTPC programs to control other devices with their IR commands as well. Plus it can also enable a HTPC to "learn" IR commands/codes from the devices own remote, much like a learning remote does. Cost with shipping, is roughly $60.

http://www.usbuirt.com/overview.htm

As far as the experience in using it goes, once you have it all set up. Although it is similar to the running DVD Lobby and the DVP-CX777ES with it's RS232 control. It also will not be as reliable, or quite as good in as far as having some of the same additional features that the 777ES has. Because you really are still only controlling it by just it's own normal IR commands and not by a direct serial control hookup like the 777ES has, which in itself is what even adds some advanced features to the 777ES over just using it's own IR commands. So any and all IR command limitations that it has, will all still apply to it.

...It also will not be as reliable, or quite as good in as far as having some of the same additional features that the 777ES has. Because you really are still only controlling it by just it's own normal IR commands and not by a direct serial control hookup like the 777ES has, which in itself is what even adds some advanced features to the 777ES over just using it's own IR commands...


What additional features does the 777ES have? I'm thinking you are referring to the RS232 control, but what can be done via that interface over the IR interface?

Thanks,
JayMan

What additional features does the 777ES have? I'm thinking you are referring to the RS232 control, but what can be done via that interface over the IR interface?

Thanks,
JayMan

Well one big thing is. Is that on almost all DVDs you can bypass the previews and FBI warnings and other BS like that, and go right to the start of the movie itself when running it through RS232 command. Where many times those same things "locked on" to where you can not even fast forward past them with the IR remote commands, so you are more or less always forced to let them play through just to get to the main menu of the DVD itself.

I don't know about you, but on some the DVDs where you are pretty much often being forced to watch up to 10 minutes or more of advertising previews before they will even let you get to the main menu for the movie itself, it bothers me a lot whole lot more than the FBI warnings ever did!

Well one big thing is. Is that on almost all DVDs you can bypass the previews and FBI warnings and other BS like that, and go right to the start of the movie itself when running it through RS232 command. Where many times those same things "locked on" to where you can not even fast forward past them with the IR remote commands, so you are more or less always forced to let them play through just to get to the main menu of the DVD itself.

I don't know about you, but on some the DVDs where you are pretty much often being forced to watch up to 10 minutes or more of advertising previews before they will even let you get to the main menu for the movie itself, it bothers me a lot whole lot more than the FBI warnings ever did!


That alone may cause me to rethink getting the 995... and going to the 777.
Either that or creating a backup copy that doesn't include all that mess.

I've never seen a dvd that forced you to watch 10 minutes of previews. Hitting the NEXT or MENU button on the DVD remote or equivlant should get you past the previews.

Gary

I could make a plug for the IR and a Plug on the IR blaster, not complex at all, would make it more reliable.

Man though its a bummer, I didnt know the 777es could do all that, I just wish they made one with HDMI and that it didnt cost to much more :( . Im thinking maybe I should sell my 995.

Anyone else have experience using DVDlobby over IR?

DVDFab Decrypter will allow you to bypass all those NOOPS so you can chapter skip past the ads.

It is my understanding, that if I were to add a phono plug to the IR on the 995, it would be one and the same as an S-Link INput. The advantage only really being that the accuracy would be nicer than an IR emmiter.

If I use IR, do I have to get the "USB-UIRT" or can any IR device on ebay do the job?

I've never seen a dvd that forced you to watch 10 minutes of previews. Hitting the NEXT or MENU button on the DVD remote or equivlant should get you past the previews.

Gary

Shrek 2 never would for me. Have to watch the Madacascar promo always.

With the 777ES you can jump to the exact Title and Chapter numbers for the beginning of the movie.

For the DVDs that are recognized and named by this player, what all text does it recognize? Just the name or genre too (and any others)?

Hitting the NEXT or MENU button on the DVD remote or equivlant should get you past the previews.

Just because it "should", don't always mean that it does...
If you have one when where they fully lock you out of skipping them, you have no other options to bypass them.

It is my understanding, that if I were to add a phono plug to the IR on the 995, it would be one and the same as an S-Link INput.
No it would not be the same, I don't know where you heard that. Plus even if it was, for S-link you also need to have a Slink-E or a SAVR device. And that will end up costing more than a USB-UIRT does.

If I use IR, do I have to get the "USB-UIRT" or can any IR device on ebay do the job?
You can go to ebay and try and use whatever you want if all you want to do is just to save a few bucks, and soon find that they may not work, so how much will that save you if they don't? But the USB-UIRT, does work and is directly supported by many of the HTPC programs and it is not just a normal IR blaster, it also has a firmware upgradeable microcontroller inside it. And it is also a IR emitter AND a IR receiver device, so you can also learn IR commands with it. You can't do that with just a IR blaster.


You do know that it's going to cost you roughly $110 total for all the programs from Cinemar that you need to make DVD Lobby work, don't you? Because it almost sounds like you think that it will maybe a lot less than that to run the DVD Lobby program. So you may as well add another $60 to buy the device that is directly supported by it.

Yea itl be pricey, but I dont want a 777es either. I think Im going to try to sell my 995 and just spend the money on hard drives to run the ISOs from, wont have to buy the software and it wont be a ghetto setup.

Thanks guiding me through :)

I just wish I had thought about an HTPC when I bought this :/

Shrek 2 never would for me. Have to watch the Madacascar promo always.

With the 777ES you can jump to the exact Title and Chapter numbers for the beginning of the movie.

I'll check that one out...

ty,

Gary

I think Im going to try to sell my 995 and just spend the money on hard drives to run the ISOs from, wont have to buy the software and it wont be a ghetto setup.

If you are going to do it without buying any software, and you just try to do it as cheap as possible with a HTPC alone. Then it very well may end up being a lot more of a "ghetto" setup you than you think it will be... And we won't even mention what happens to 400-800 worth of movie ISO's when the hard drives eventually crash or start to go bad in some way.

Well I own all the movies so it would just mean reripping them. Or I could raid them and have a parity stripe or drive, think Ill risk it and go with no parity as i wouldnt mind having to rerip. Id use 400gb hard drives since theyre substantially cheaper than 500gb drives. Set it all up with Xlobby or Media portal. The end cost wont be that much higher than the cost of a 777es with all the software and hardware, and I think itl work better.

It may work cheaper, but I doubt that it will work better. Not to mention with either the 777ES or the 995, you still have the option of running them without always using a HTPC that has to be on all the time, even though they can also be optionally controlled by one. Funny how now you are using a 777ES to justify the cost of buying/making a large H/D equipped HTPC and such. And not the lower cost HTPC for controlling a 995 setup that you were originally asking about.

Well I like the Idea of a PC better as it would have faster access time, and I am planning on building an HTPC anyways. Cost is a concern but Ill spend more if its worth it. Im not trying to be cheap just trying not to be overly wastefull, I didnt realize that the USB UIRT wasnt merely a blaster for example. Therefore didnt know how to justify its higher cost.

The PC always being on doesnt bother me, it will be in a closet. I think as storage space becomes cheaper a mega changer becomes less relivant.

Im going to have to take a loss on the 995 by selling it. But I figure if Im already building a PC, I can sell off the player and use the money towards hard drives, also save the money I would spend on the USB UIRT as well as DVDLobby and MainLobby as I can use Xlobby. I found a friend who wants my 995 so it wont be too bad, I bought it on ebay anyways and didnt pay MSRP.

Well I own all the movies so it would just mean reripping them. Or I could raid them and have a parity stripe or drive, think Ill risk it and go with no parity as i wouldnt mind having to rerip. Id use 400gb hard drives since theyre substantially cheaper than 500gb drives. Set it all up with Xlobby or Media portal. The end cost wont be that much higher than the cost of a 777es with all the software and hardware, and I think itl work better.

A 777ES can hold 400 DVD's, that would require at least 2.8 Terrabytes (and that's assuming the DVD's average only 7GB per disc).

A 2.8 Terrabyte RAID array, which should be RAID 5, would consist of at least 7 to 8 500 GB hard drives, a solid RAID card, hardware to house those drives, and the PC to run them on.

Costs are not going to be "that much higher" they'll be way way higher. At least $2k for the hard drives and RAID card, and then another $1k to $2k for the PC to run it.

None of that mentions all the damn setup you'll have to do to get each disc properly ripped, and software properly configured to play them all.

Instead, get a $1k to $2k PC, install Media Center 2005 (why bother with XP) and then install a My Movies 2, a free plugin for MCE that will control the 777ES and give you a nice UI to do it with.

Otherwise. Invest in an Escient controler, which would run you around $1k.

I have 150 DVDs so yea if I had 400 I wouldnt do it, not yet atleast. Im not going to raid probably as SATAII raid cards are expensive and I dont see the need. I can get 400GB drives for $150, and I wont build it till summer so the prices will only drop. Not having Raid will also allow me to add drives of larger size ad time goes on, my case has tons of room so Ill just plop in drives as I need them.

I have 150 DVDs so yea if I had 400 I wouldnt do it, not yet atleast. Im not going to raid probably as SATAII raid cards are expensive and I dont see the need. I can get 400GB drives for $150, and I wont build it till summer so the prices will only drop. Not having Raid will also allow me to add drives of larger size ad time goes on, my case has tons of room so Ill just plop in drives as I need them.

I'd suggest you have some from of backup though. Because you don't want to have to re-rip a couple dozen movies if a drive crashes. RAID 5, with a controller card that supports hot swapping would at least give you some protection.

Shrek 2 never would for me. Have to watch the Madacascar promo always.



Bummer...I don't have Shrek 2 (found it disappointing overall) but I just would not put up with that kind of "behavior."

If that happened to me with any DVD, the DVD would go back to the store and I'd do my "Irate customer dance" until they agreed to allow me to return it. :)

Does the 777ES have the same version of Disc Explorer as the 995V or an older, slower one?

Thanks!

Hi Guys,

I try not to post unless there is something I really cant figure out after racking my brain. Then i admit defeat and try to consult the gurus here. I hope there is an easy answer for this...

My Optoma H30 (ceiling mount) projector has been working perfectly with my HTPC using an 800x600 native resolution sending to the projector which is throwing the image onto my Stewart Firehawk 1:78 screen using the 16x9 (not native) format on the projector.

I recently purchased a Sony DVP-CX995V 400 Disc DVD changer (now enters the problem)
for some reason the aspect ratio it sends it different than the VGA signal from the PC. All of my movies are squashed vertically even the 1:78 films which normally fill the entire screen when played through the HTPC.

After playing with the Sony's settings the correct setting was the tv typep set to 16x9. But this caused the image to go off the screen at the bottom. I realized the only way to fix the squashed image is to physically get on a ladder and move the projector angled up farther to fit on the screen. Okay so now everything looks right through the DVD changer However of course now my HTPC is too far off the screen on the top now.

Is there another way around this? I want to be able to play movies through the HTPC and the DVD changer without having to get on a ladder everytime. The HTPC does have a superior picture quality using FFDSHOW. but because i have such a large collection I need to put this DVD changer to use as well.

Thanks in advance!

-Dave

Does the 777ES have the same version of Disc Explorer as the 995V or an older, slower one?

Thanks!

It's an older, slower one.

It's workable, but I wouldn't depend on it everyday.

Hi Guys,

I try not to post unless there is something I really cant figure out after racking my brain. Then i admit defeat and try to consult the gurus here. I hope there is an easy answer for this...

My Optoma H30 (ceiling mount) projector has been working perfectly with my HTPC using an 800x600 native resolution sending to the projector which is throwing the image onto my Stewart Firehawk 1:78 screen using the 16x9 (not native) format on the projector.

I recently purchased a Sony DVP-CX995V 400 Disc DVD changer (now enters the problem)
for some reason the aspect ratio it sends it different than the VGA signal from the PC. All of my movies are squashed vertically even the 1:78 films which normally fill the entire screen when played through the HTPC.

After playing with the Sony's settings the correct setting was the tv typep set to 16x9. But this caused the image to go off the screen at the bottom. I realized the only way to fix the squashed image is to physically get on a ladder and move the projector angled up farther to fit on the screen. Okay so now everything looks right through the DVD changer However of course now my HTPC is too far off the screen on the top now.

Is there another way around this? I want to be able to play movies through the HTPC and the DVD changer without having to get on a ladder everytime. The HTPC does have a superior picture quality using FFDSHOW. but because i have such a large collection I need to put this DVD changer to use as well.

Thanks in advance!

-Dave

What I think you need to do is use software like Powerstrip which lets you adjust the settings... You could try doing this through your videocard drivers. Basically what you need to do is "shift" the picture down or up similar to what the buttons do on a computer monitor. That should solve your problems. I don't think your problems have anything what so ever to do with your DVD player.....

My Optoma H30 (ceiling mount) projector has been working perfectly with my HTPC using an 800x600 native resolution sending to the projector which is throwing the image onto my Stewart Firehawk 1:78 screen using the 16x9 (not native) format on the projector.

I recently purchased a Sony DVP-CX995V 400 Disc DVD changer (now enters the problem)
for some reason the aspect ratio it sends it different than the VGA signal from the PC. All of my movies are squashed vertically even the 1:78 films which normally fill the entire screen when played through the HTPC.

After playing with the Sony's settings the correct setting was the tv typep set to 16x9. But this caused the image to go off the screen at the bottom. I realized the only way to fix the squashed image is to physically get on a ladder and move the projector angled up farther to fit on the screen. Okay so now everything looks right through the DVD changer However of course now my HTPC is too far off the screen on the top now.

It really has nothing to do with the aspect ratios, as far as what is the cause of your problems. It's a lot more than just that, you are using a 800x600 resolution output from the PC, that simply can not be matched by any stand alone DVD player.

The 995 can not be set to output at 800x600, it can bet set to 480i/p on component. And it can set to do 480p, 720p or 1080i over HDMI. So you will never get it to be the same as your output from the VGA out from the PC, unless you set the PC to be closer to the same type of output at what the 995 does. So your best option is to probably change your PC to put out a output that is closer to the same type of resolution as what the 995 is at. Because you sure won't be able to change the 995 in any way, to be a perfect match to a 800x600 VGA output from a computer.

I bought this player a month ago, and after extensive testing and calls to Sony, I believe the hdmi connection will not work with the Mitsubishi HC900. I bought two different units, and at no point would either of them send a signal over hdmi, yet both would work over component and my projector works great with the same cable with my Motorola cable box.

I have a Sony rep still researching it, but he said their engineers know of no documented issue with my particular projector. He said a software upgrade exists, but since nothing is documented about an issue with my particular projector, it would just be a stab in the dark hoping that the upgrade would work. So unless there's a way I can do the upgrade without sending it in, I'll be forced to live with no upconversion and sending the signal over component.

Truth be told, even if I do have to stick with component, the picture is fine and the player is worth what I paid for it. So I'm trying to just be happy with the situation and not worry about the hdmi.

For the DVDs that are recognized and named by this player, what all text does it recognize? Just the name or genre too (and any others)?

It is just the text and disc type (video, music ...). No genre or artist names.

You can use the audio buttom while the movie is playing to change the audio output. Check out page 59 of the manual. It also said some dvd's restrict changing during playback. You may be trying it on a retricted dvd. Try another one and see if it works.

The Audio button can also be used to switch between "vocal" or "no vocal" on karaoke discs.

Wow... 36 pages! :) Need an opinion on this again folks. I have a Denon 1920 which I like (hate the power off issue) but it won't play any of theh wife's native content SVCDs and such. The Sony 975 did just fine with everything. If I switch to the 995... hows the PQ/SQ gonna be compared to the Denon 1920?

Your response is appreciated.

Cheers!

I am considering upgrading from my Kenwood DV5900M. While I know support for DVDA and SACD seems to be waning, there a few SACD titles I would love to have. Sony says the DVP-CX995V doesnt play DVDAs. A friend told me it would. Can anyone confirm this? It would be greatly appreciated. Also does anyone know the difference between the DVP-CX995V/KIT2 vs DVP-CX995V?
Thanks,
Mike

Sony says the DVP-CX995V doesnt play DVDAs. A friend told me it would. Can anyone confirm this? It would be greatly appreciated.

Your friend is wrong, if he is saying it will play them with their native DVD-A sound.

It will not and it does not play any DVD-A disks with their native DVA-A sound format! It will only play them back as a normal DVD sound format by way of the Dolby Digital track that is probably also on the DVD-A disk. And maybe also DTS, if is also has a DTS track on it.

Also does anyone know the difference between the DVP-CX995V/KIT2 vs DVP-CX995V?It is a Sony promotion where you get five free DVDs with your purchase, (CX995V/KIT2). That is the only difference.

Sold my 995 on ebay a couple of weeks ago. Unit was in mint shape, worked perfectly. Buyer receives it, says there is a small dent on the top left corner in the back, and the player won't play any discs. Outer package is in good shape, player is well packed. He demands a refund and sends the player back. I receive it and, sure enough, there is a dent on the top and although it played discs at first, it quit soon thereafter. So now I'm stuck with a player that doesn't work.

I don't know if this is against AVS Forum rules, but if anyone is interested in getting this player repaired, PM me with an offer. I let it go for cheap, believe me, and I'll even throw in an HDMI cable to sweeten the deal. I would like to just get this player off my hands.

Does anyone know how to "Load" disc info on a particular disc? The reason because I've just got additional DVD's, and I am scared to hit "Load" button. I am afraid it will erase all the text info that I entered for the existing over 100 discs in the machine.

, sure enough, there is a dent on the top and although it played discs at first, it quit soon thereafter. So now I'm stuck with a player that doesn't work.




If you haven't already, be sure and take the cover off and take a look inside. I used to fix stuff and you'd be surprised how simple some problems are. This is just a shot in the dark, but it's like the lottery, if you don't buy a ticket, you can't win. If you never take a look, you'll never see the little rubber belt hanging off the pulley.

You know it worked. You know the worst that happened was it took a hard hit.

Good luck.

PS don't be looking at the laser or sticking your fingers near the power supply.

simpleHT...dont reload all disk IT WILL ERASE EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!Simply put the new dvd's in the slots that you want them to be in and you can either manualy turn the carousal with selection /dial knob..(I think thats what its called).to the slot that has the new dvd and push enter or play then just bring up the explorer,then there will be the slot #that the dvds are in but no info..then selct enter ,then scroll down to bottom to the edit function,type it in ...well you should know the rest....GOOD LUCK

simpleHT...dont reload all disk IT WILL ERASE EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!Simply put the new dvd's in the slots that you want them to be in and you can either manualy turn the carousal with selection /dial knob..(I think thats what its called).to the slot that has the new dvd and push enter or play then just bring up the explorer,then there will be the slot #that the dvds are in but no info..then selct enter ,then scroll down to bottom to the edit function,type it in ...well you should know the rest....GOOD LUCK

quickfire, thanks a lot for confirmation. You've saved my weekend ;)

simpleHT...dont reload all disk IT WILL ERASE EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!Simply put the new dvd's in the slots that you want them to be in and you can either manualy turn the carousal with selection /dial knob..(I think thats what its called).to the slot that has the new dvd and push enter or play then just bring up the explorer,then there will be the slot #that the dvds are in but no info..then selct enter ,then scroll down to bottom to the edit function,type it in ...well you should know the rest....GOOD LUCK


That is NOT true. You can mash the load button and it will not erase your info.

I have done it several times.

-mk

That is NOT true. You can mash the load button and it will not erase your info.

I have done it several times.

-mk
GOSH OMIGHTY he's right i was thinking about something else..Im sorry......I was confused!

Has anyone gotten this thing to work with hdmi to an optoma h77. I'm ready to lug this thing back to the store If I cant get it to work with my PJ.

Has anyone gotten this thing to work with hdmi to an optoma h77. I'm ready to lug this thing back to the store If I cant get it to work with my PJ.

Greetings,

Mine works fine via HDMI to my Sony HS51 projector. What kind of trouble are you having?

Regards,

Has anyone gotten this thing to work with hdmi to an optoma h77. I'm ready to lug this thing back to the store If I cant get it to work with my PJ.

I do not own this player, but I went to another AVS'ers home in SLC, where he had this DVD player hooked up to his Optoma H77 and it played just fine!

I cant get the HDMI port to work with the Optoma. The sony player doesn't seem to recognize that it's connected to an HDCP compliant device. Other DVD Players work on it as well as my HD Tivo, so it's not the projector. I was really hoping to not have to run a component cable to my pj.

i cannot get my dvd player to connect via 25' hdmi to my Dell LCDTV.
ive tested the cable with other equipment and its fine. now i see that im not the only one having this problem.
smddoc, how long is your cable?

forgot to add that both ends are HDCP compliant, even the cable.

For anyone using a Harmony Remote with this Changer.... When you use the Media button, how many DVDs per screen are you seeing? I just purchased the H676, and I only see 3 TV listings per screen when I hit the Media button. I don't have the 995 yet, but plan to. I do have a 300 CD changer, but haven't moved/connected it yet.

Thanks

the cable is about 14' or so , but I also tried a 7' cable as well and had the same problem. I dont think the cable has anything to do with it. The player works on my 37" visio lcd tv, so the connector on the player is good. I think it's got something to do with it not recognizing the optoma HDCP compliance. I think I'm screwed as far as using the HDMI for my PJ. Oh well, off to get a nice long component cable. Too bad I just spent $140 bucks on an HDMI switch that I didnt need.

For anyone using a Harmony Remote with this Changer.... When you use the Media button, how many DVDs per screen are you seeing? I just purchased the H676, and I only see 3 TV listings per screen when I hit the Media button. I don't have the 995 yet, but plan to. I do have a 300 CD changer, but haven't moved/connected it yet.

Thanks

Three DVD titles per screen on the Harmony 659...though when in the letter selection screen there are 6 choices (A-G, H-N, O-T, and U-Z).

What I think you need to do is use software like Powerstrip which lets you adjust the settings... You could try doing this through your videocard drivers. Basically what you need to do is "shift" the picture down or up similar to what the buttons do on a computer monitor. That should solve your problems. I don't think your problems have anything what so ever to do with your DVD player.....

Thanks for the tip!

Unfortunately I cant shift the screen any lower with the pc but wouldnt you guess I can go up which is not what I need to do...

Any other suggestions? That woulda been too easy of a fix :(

I think maybe you need to just keep playing with it a bit more... Try moving things around a bit if you can.... There is definitely a way you can still get an ideal picture in the same place with both the DVD player and the PC.... Did you try Powerstrip? You can download is just to try it out.... That software is lots more flexible than the "freebie drivers" that come with the VideoCards... Good Luck... Why can't things just work right in the first place.... Can you try moving the DVD player first a bit with the lens then compensate with the PC? Try to think it through logically.... Be patient; the answer will come to you.....

I just wanted to add a simple drawing to show what is going on.

Once I move the projectors position to fill the entire 1:78 screen and have it looking correct then when I power on my PC to check how it looks it is up higher off the screen. I have tried using the screen shift settings within the Nvidia driver I see the screen trying to move down but its like it has reaced the farthest bottom setting. I can move up more or left or right. I have not installed powerstrip yet.

What is the native resolution of the Sony via Component? 720x480? Maybe I should set the PC to whatever that is but i know I shouldnt have to do this the HTCP has a much sharper image when sending the projectors 800x600 native resolution.

This would be so much simpler if my Optoma H30 could accept a VGA and Component at the same time. I am using a Viewsonic N5 video processor to handle the 2 sources to the monitor via VGA cable.

I have tried using the screen shift settings within the Nvidia driver I see the screen trying to move down but its like it has reaced the farthest bottom setting. I can move up more or left or right. I have not installed powerstrip yet.

What is the native resolution of the Sony via Component? 720x480?

Yep. 480 is the max that you get, when using the component outputs.


Maybe I should set the PC to whatever that is but i know I shouldnt have to do this the HTCP has a much sharper image when sending the projectors 800x600 native resolution.


As others have already mentioned, try using the freeware powerstrip video utility program to see if it can help you adjust your video output from the HTPC to work/move the image more like you want.


http://entechtaiwan.net/util/ps.shtm

I've had my 995 for a couple of months but I am now just starting to load all my DVD's. Up til now I have entered in a disk let it load, then go back and Fill in the Data. Now I decided to load all my DVD's and then go back and fill in the data.

Is there anyway this will read all the disks automatically so I can enter data or do I have to keep pushing "+" to advance to the next disk. This way I can sit down and enter the data one after another without having to wait for each disk to load.

--thanks.

Insert all the discs....then you close the door and press load (with All discs as the setting) to read all the discs, so they will all be listed in the explorer, and then you can edit them one after the other.

Insert all the discs....then you close the door and press load (with All discs as the setting) to read all the discs, so they will all be listed in the explorer, and then you can edit them one after the other.

Worked like a charm, I missed that one. Thanks. Think I'll go to bed, It should be ready by morning!

Insert all the discs....then you close the door and press load (with All discs as the setting) to read all the discs, so they will all be listed in the explorer, and then you can edit them one after the other.

Has anything changed (firmware??) I thought I had read earlier in this thread that the player was only recognizing 10% of the DVD's you put in... :(

Has anything changed (firmware??) I thought I had read earlier in this thread that the player was only recognizing 10% of the DVD's you put in... :(

Nothing has changed. He is going to manually enter all the info.

BTW I highly recommend using the DVD text tool explained earlier so all of your DVDs will be recognized by Disc Explorer. It makes this awful user interface a lot more bearable.

-mk

Nothing has changed. He is going to manually enter all the info.

BTW I highly recommend using the DVD text tool explained earlier so all of your DVDs will be recognized by Disc Explorer. It makes this awful user interface a lot more bearable.

-mk

Correctamundo...

And, if you don't want to use the DVD text tool, I would also strongly recommend using DVD Profiler to create a listing of your DVDs, since the 995 can lose all your entered DVD data unexpectedly...I don't even bother to use the disc explorer any more...use DVD profiler and the Display menu to select discs directly by slot number...

Oh, if you do use the method of putting in all the discs at once and then going back to enter/edit info, you had better know what disc you put into each slot, or you'll spend a long time opening the player to see what the next disc is... :(

Just wanted to post back an update...

I feel like an idiot for not checking this first but the Viewsonic N5 was the problem it was set to output a 1024x768 res on the component inputs after i reset this to 800x600 I had no problems.

Thanks for all the help

Correctamundo...
Oh, if you do use the method of putting in all the discs at once and then going back to enter/edit info, you had better know what disc you put into each slot, or you'll spend a long time opening the player to see what the next disc is... :(

Yep, I carefully placed the jackets in order of the disks. The ones the 995 did recognize acts as a placeholder to make sure I didn't miss anything :)

Yep, I carefully placed the jackets in order of the disks. The ones the 995 did recognize acts as a placeholder to make sure I didn't miss anything :)


Whew... :D

One time when I was putting in a bunch of DVDs, I found that I had stacked the DVD cases in such a way that I wasn't quite sure which piles went in what order, and were they inserted top-bottom, or bottom-top. I was about to starting figuring that problem out when our dog walked up to "love" me and knocked over three of the stacks...

Was NOT fun working that mess out. Doggie spent the rest of the evening in the other room. :)

I am moving this week and am dreading dealing with this dvd changer. I moved an old cd changer once without removing the discs, and needless to say I had to open the case to find all of them. This time around I know I have to take the discs out, but is there any way to keep the names in the unit's memory?

I am moving this week and am dreading dealing with this dvd changer. I moved an old cd changer once without removing the discs, and needless to say I had to open the case to find all of them. This time around I know I have to take the discs out, but is there any way to keep the names in the unit's memory?

good question. You can try taking all of the discs out and then pull the power cord. When you plug it back in, open the door immediately. If the carousel spins with no discs then your disc explorer will be cleared.

Good luck.

-mk

Just wanted to post back an update...

I feel like an idiot for not checking this first but the Viewsonic N5 was the problem it was set to output a 1024x768 res on the component inputs after i reset this to 800x600 I had no problems.

Thanks for all the help


That is great to hear! :)

For anyone using a Harmony Remote with this Changer.... When you use the Media button, how many DVDs per screen are you seeing? I just purchased the H676, and I only see 3 TV listings per screen when I hit the Media button. I don't have the 995 yet, but plan to. I do have a 300 CD changer, but haven't moved/connected it yet.

Thanks

Three DVD titles per screen on the Harmony 659...though when in the letter selection screen there are 6 choices (A-G, H-N, O-T, and U-Z).

Anyone with the 880/890? Will it show 4 or 8 titles on the screen?
I may end up with an 890 to use RF instead of a Plasma-Friendly IR Repeater.

Thanks.

Anyone with the 880/890? Will it show 4 or 8 titles on the screen?
I may end up with an 890 to use RF instead of a Plasma-Friendly IR Repeater.

Thanks.

Make sure you purchase the 890 from a place where you can return it...just one data point, but a buddy of mine has one and it has been nothing but trouble for him. He's very a very gear/techie type guy, had several other programmable and Harmony (including 880) remotes, but the 890 has just been a total mess for him...says he feels like he is doing Alpha testing for Harmony...

Has anyone else noticed that the 995 has been incredibly hard to find? I have called my local Best Buy's in Pennsylvania and a friend also looking for one called her local Best Buy's in Florida, and they are either out of stock or selling off the floor models. We even tried a few Circuit City's, and they were also down to their last one or two. Collectively we have called or gone to 8 stores which seems to be a bit more than a coincidence. One Best Buy suggested they may be coming out with a new version. Any one else hear something or have another idea what maybe going on?

That would be a surprise (a new version now) but I guess it could happen...Circuit City shows it in stock online and at a number of stores from what I can tell on their web site.

I would be surprised if they released a new model now, unless it was a high definition megachanger, and it seems too early for that...

Has anyone else noticed that the 995 has been incredibly hard to find?

ettercap -

Type "DVP-CX995V" on any search engine, e.g. Google, and you'll find the changer at a lot of reputable Internet sites, including Circuit City. Tweeter also sells the unit.

One Best Buy suggested they may be coming out with a new version. Any one else hear something or have another idea what maybe going on?

I haven't heard anything pertaining to a high definition carousal changer but signal disk HD DVD and Blu-ray players are now being sold.

Has anyone else noticed that the 995 has been incredibly hard to find? I have called my local Best Buy's in Pennsylvania and a friend also looking for one called her local Best Buy's in Florida, and they are either out of stock or selling off the floor models. We even tried a few Circuit City's, and they were also down to their last one or two. Collectively we have called or gone to 8 stores which seems to be a bit more than a coincidence. One Best Buy suggested they may be coming out with a new version. Any one else hear something or have another idea what maybe going on?
Are you sure you looked at the right item? Amazon, J&R, OneCall, Etronics .... altogether about over a dozen dealers have it, starting from $289.

I was thinking I'd do something like reserve 1-5 for temporary stuff like netflix.

Help!
The best way is to keep your old single disc player hooked up for rental and loan movies.

Does anyone have pictures of the inside of the 995? I am interested in the layout.

The best way is to keep your old single disc player hooked up for rental and loan movies.

To each his own. :)

I have kept 1-5 empty for rentals from Netflix and misc. "quick plays" and it has worked out very well...I moved our old three-disc player to the kids computer/play room and they use that or their PS2 to play DVDs in there.

We always put our three Netflix DVDs in alpha order in slots 1-3....e.g., "Amelie" in 1, "Rashamon" in 2, and "Terminator" in 3. If I return Rashamon and get "A Bugs Life" then I switch "Amelie" to 2, and put "A Bugs Life" in 1. That way my family always knows where each rental is by alpha order.

Has worked perfectly for us so far, and it takes only a moment to place the rental DVDs in the appropriate slots, or make a change when a new one arrives. Easier for everyone in my family to just have one DVD player to worry about, and they can switch between rentals or from rentals to owned w/out having to change devices. :)

Does anyone have pictures of the inside of the 995? I am interested in the layout.

I assume you mean more than just w/the door open...sorry, I've never taken mine apart...(though I thought about it when it lost all my DVD title info a while back...) :eek:

REPOSTING:

Sold my 995 on ebay a couple of weeks ago. Unit was in mint shape, worked perfectly. Buyer receives it, says there is a small dent on the top left corner in the back, and the player won't play any discs. Outer package is in good shape, player is well packed. He demands a refund and sends the player back. I receive it and, sure enough, there is a dent on the top and although it played discs at first, it quit soon thereafter. So now I'm stuck with a player that doesn't work.

(I know nameless33 recommended I open the player and see if it was something I could fix on my own, but I didn't feel comfortable doing that, so I didn't try. Thanks for the suggestion, though.)

I don't know if this is against AVS Forum rules, but if anyone is interested in getting this player repaired, PM me with an offer. I'll let it go for cheap, believe me, and I'll even throw in an HDMI cable to sweeten the deal. I just want to get this player off my hands.

REPOSTING:

Sold my 995 on ebay a couple of weeks ago. Unit was in mint shape, worked perfectly. Buyer receives it, says there is a small dent on the top left corner in the back, and the player won't play any discs. Outer package is in good shape, player is well packed. He demands a refund and sends the player back. I receive it and, sure enough, there is a dent on the top and although it played discs at first, it quit soon thereafter. So now I'm stuck with a player that doesn't work.

(I know nameless33 recommended I open the player and see if it was something I could fix on my own, but I didn't feel comfortable doing that, so I didn't try. Thanks for the suggestion, though.)

I don't know if this is against AVS Forum rules, but if anyone is interested in getting this player repaired, PM me with an offer. I'll let it go for cheap, believe me, and I'll even throw in an HDMI cable to sweeten the deal. I just want to get this player off my hands.
shouldn't it be in the FS section?

Thanks Danabw...
Correct on the pics of the player w/case removed. I am still under warranty.
I want to mod the case to install a clear panel on top.
The blue light with the mechics could be sweet.
LOL of the titles remark. Felt that way many times myself, but not on the titles...fingers crossed.

This is the response I got when I emailed.


Hi,

No we will not the 995 is not suitable for this. The RS232 will not
have the same functionality as on the CX777 and therefore we do not
offer this solution.

Thank you for your interest,


JVB Digital
Dearborn, MI 48124
USA

FOR ALL YOUR CODEFREE DVD & SDI MODIFICATIONS
Sent this email to jvbdigital

Will this work on a DVP-CX995V? And will it make the 995 act like a 777es? Also, what software comes with the conversion?


Got this email from them yesterday:
Subject: Re: Add RS232 to Sony DVD-player


Hi,

To answer your questions:
1. Yes
2. No, it will only simulate your remote control. There will be no status indication.

Thank you for your interest,


JVB Digital
Dearborn, MI 48124
USA

Has anyone done this modification and how well did it work

Has anyone done this modification and how well did it work

What modification?
Even in the older post that you quoted from, they specifically said that they were not offering any such RS232 modification for the CX995.

REPOSTING:

Sold my 995 on ebay a couple of weeks ago. Unit was in mint shape, worked perfectly. Buyer receives it, says there is a small dent on the top left corner in the back, and the player won't play any discs. Outer package is in good shape, player is well packed. He demands a refund and sends the player back. I receive it and, sure enough, there is a dent on the top and although it played discs at first, it quit soon thereafter. So now I'm stuck with a player that doesn't work.

(I know nameless33 recommended I open the player and see if it was something I could fix on my own, but I didn't feel comfortable doing that, so I didn't try. Thanks for the suggestion, though.)

I don't know if this is against AVS Forum rules, but if anyone is interested in getting this player repaired, PM me with an offer. I'll let it go for cheap, believe me, and I'll even throw in an HDMI cable to sweeten the deal. I just want to get this player off my hands.

How did you ship it? If you went FexEx or UPS, then you should have had the buyer contact them a file a claim. You still may be able to file a claim yourself.

To each his own. :)

I have kept 1-5 empty for rentals from Netflix and misc. "quick plays" and it has worked out very well......

Just a warning to everyone...

I had a disc jam in my old 860 model because it had a stick-on label applied to it.
I've also had some labeled discs that were so badly out of balance that they wouldn't play.

If you play a lot rentals or other discs with stick-on labels, I'd recommend using a cheap single disc player for those discs instead of risking damage to your megachanger.

That is a problem I've had w/more than one DVD player (trouble playing discs w/stick-on labels), and I don't insert any discs of that type in to my 995 just in case.

None of the rental discs I have received from Netflix have had any of those type of labels...I don't think that is an issue w/commerically released DVDs distributed by Netflix.

What modification?
Even in the older post that you quoted from, they specifically said that they were not offering any such RS232 modification for the CX995.


Apparently they are now, because they have a kit called:

Add RS232 to Sony DVD-player

I specifically asked about the CX995V and their answer was yes as stated in their email, but that it only emulated the remote. Their email answer was date May1, 2006

So is this the player to get over the 777ES model? Crutchfield claimed the 777ES model provided better picture than the 995 model I couldnt figure out why they told me this since the 995 upconverted the pics and had HDMI vs componenet on 777ES.

So is this the player to get over the 777ES model? Crutchfield claimed the 777ES model provided better picture than the 995 model I couldnt figure out why they told me this since the 995 upconverted the pics and had HDMI vs componenet on 777ES.


I couldn't compare the two, as I don't have both, only a 777ES, but sometimes, good quality component output at 480i or p will look better than poorly scaled 720p or 1080i over HDMI.

Just because something is HDMI or DVI, that doesn't mean you'll get the best picture possible.

Apparently they are now, because they have a kit called:

Add RS232 to Sony DVD-player

I specifically asked about the CX995V and their answer was yes as stated in their email, but that it only emulated the remote. Their email answer was date May1, 2006

Now the question becomes, who's going to support their new code set? Because I'm assuming it'll have a different set of codes for it than a 777ES does, since it's just emulating a remote.

Has anyone found a better alternative to DVD menu system of DVP-995 ? current system of dataentry as well as exploreing sucks.

Ok, I'm definitely not an expert in the audio/video field, and not close to the understanding most of you folks have so please don't jump all over me if I say something ignorant. :o

I am looking at the DVP-CX995V for a couple reasons. The original road I was headed down was just a standard CD jukebox (300-400 cd capacity). I liked the Sony cd jukebox that is basically the same thing as this model for just CDs for a $100 difference. Now, I also have an amatuers Home Theater set up. I am using a Panasonic DVD/VCR/Surround Sound player all in one type unit to power my Optoma H31 projector. So I am thinking I should just part with the $100 to get the extra functionality and DVD player upgrade.

I have been able to get most of my DVD related questions answered within this thread, but I am wondering about about some CD questions...

1) will it do any auto recognize functionality on the CDs when loaded?
2) What type of functionality does it have for CD playing...ie can you create playlists, play by genre, etc.
3) I liked the idea of the display to manage CD info and plan on piping the display to a small screen within my cabinet when the projector is not running. Is this going to be useful at all for CDs? Will it output to Svid and HDMI at the same time?

Thanks
Rick

Ok, I'm definitely not an expert in the audio/video field, and not close to the understanding most of you folks have so please don't jump all over me if I say something ignorant. :o

I am looking at the DVP-CX995V for a couple reasons. The original road I was headed down was just a standard CD jukebox (300-400 cd capacity). I liked the Sony cd jukebox that is basically the same thing as this model for just CDs for a $100 difference. Now, I also have an amatuers Home Theater set up. I am using a Panasonic DVD/VCR/Surround Sound player all in one type unit to power my Optoma H31 projector. So I am thinking I should just part with the $100 to get the extra functionality and DVD player upgrade.

I have been able to get most of my DVD related questions answered within this thread, but I am wondering about about some CD questions...

1) will it do any auto recognize functionality on the CDs when loaded?
2) What type of functionality does it have for CD playing...ie can you create playlists, play by genre, etc.
3) I liked the idea of the display to manage CD info and plan on piping the display to a small screen within my cabinet when the projector is not running. Is this going to be useful at all for CDs? Will it output to Svid and HDMI at the same time?

Thanks
Rick

See my earlier post about this player.

Do NOT get this player for playing CDs. It is horrible beyond comprehesion. I've had other Sony CD jukeboxes and I was happy with them. So when I bought this player I loaded a couple of hundred CDs. All the CDs were copies with CD-Text and it didn't recognize any of them.

This player doesn't have CD-Text!!!!!!!

Plus loading was horribly slow.

Get a jukebox on ebay. They are cheap. I think I sold my 400CD one for about $120.

Good luck.

-mk

See my earlier post about this player.

Do NOT get this player for playing CDs. It is horrible beyond comprehesion. I've had other Sony CD jukeboxes and I was happy with them. So when I bought this player I loaded a couple of hundred CDs. All the CDs were copies with CD-Text and it didn't recognize any of them.

This player doesn't have CD-Text!!!!!!!

Plus loading was horribly slow.

Get a jukebox on ebay. They are cheap. I think I sold my 400CD one for about $120.

Good luck.

-mk
120 bucks thats dirt cheap I would want it for SACD capabilities dont care about CD-text...

See my earlier post about this player.

Do NOT get this player for playing CDs. It is horrible beyond comprehesion. I've had other Sony CD jukeboxes and I was happy with them. So when I bought this player I loaded a couple of hundred CDs. All the CDs were copies with CD-Text and it didn't recognize any of them.

This player doesn't have CD-Text!!!!!!!

Plus loading was horribly slow.

Get a jukebox on ebay. They are cheap. I think I sold my 400CD one for about $120.

Good luck.

-mk
You are right this player is primitive when it comes to CD playing. It doesnot even recognize MP3 files on DVD. Also it wont display name of any mp3 files on screen.

Does the 995 play DVD+R DL disks any better than the 985 changer? My 985 has a lot of trouble with some DVD+R DL disks, mostly it seems on the second layer.

db

Does the 995 play DVD+R DL disks any better than the 985 changer? My 985 has a lot of trouble with some DVD+R DL disks, mostly it seems on the second layer.

db

I've made one DL copy and it played fine.

-mk

I have played home-burned DL discs of both R- (burned on my Pio 531) and R+ (burned on my PC by a Sony CD/DVD) types. Both discs were movies saved on my Tivo hard drive (SD) and recorded via S-video input

They both looked great upconverted to 1080i 16:9 via the HDMI output of the CX995, and I did not detect any probs with layer transitions.

I have only had the unit for 2 weeks, but really like it so far. The only problem I had was finding a good HDMI switch to connect the Sony and my HD Tivo to my TV (only 1 HDMI input). The first switch (from a site called Only best Rated) was DOA; they are refunding my cost and shipping). The second switch (from Monoprice) passed the Tivo output, but not the Sony. Cable swapping proved that the Sony HDMI output was good when connected directly to the TV and that the Monoprice switch was in some way incompatible with the Sony. My third attempt was sucessful -- a switch from Octava (3 port with equalization and IR remote for $160) worked fine.

good question. You can try taking all of the discs out and then pull the power cord. When you plug it back in, open the door immediately. If the carousel spins with no discs then your disc explorer will be cleared.

Good luck.

-mk


MikeK,

It worked flawlessly. Emptied changer, hit power off with door still open. Unit powered itself down. Moved plugged it back in and immediately hit open. I was worried because it still sounded like it spun around once, but the door opened. I loaded them all in and voila it remembered every title. I owe you big time, thanks a bunch.

Good to know...thanks for testing it for us, jjg247. :)

I have played home-burned DL discs of both R- (burned on my Pio 531) and R+ (burned on my PC by a Sony CD/DVD) types. Both discs were movies saved on my Tivo hard drive (SD) and recorded via S-video input

They both looked great upconverted to 1080i 16:9 via the HDMI output of the CX995, and I did not detect any probs with layer transitions.

I have only had the unit for 2 weeks, but really like it so far. The only problem I had was finding a good HDMI switch to connect the Sony and my HD Tivo to my TV (only 1 HDMI input). The first switch (from a site called Only best Rated) was DOA; they are refunding my cost and shipping). The second switch (from Monoprice) passed the Tivo output, but not the Sony. Cable swapping proved that the Sony HDMI output was good when connected directly to the TV and that the Monoprice switch was in some way incompatible with the Sony. My third attempt was sucessful -- a switch from Octava (3 port with equalization and IR remote for $160) worked fine.
i use the monoprice 5x1 switch with the sony and i never had any problems maybe it was a problem with the display?

MikeK,

It worked flawlessly. Emptied changer, hit power off with door still open. Unit powered itself down. Moved plugged it back in and immediately hit open. I was worried because it still sounded like it spun around once, but the door opened. I loaded them all in and voila it remembered every title. I owe you big time, thanks a bunch.

No problem, glad it worked out.

-mk

jig247...

I searched backwards but did not find the reason you were doing this in the first place??

I hate to admit I have been lurking around this thread for a number of months without doing anything...

The price for this player is fairly reasonable at a number of locations..., but I keep hesitating!

I guess I am hoping that Sony will come out with a Blu-Ray version of this player in the near future... and then I would just be buying another one........ Oh Woe is Me!

I guess I am hoping that Sony will come out with a Blu-Ray version of this player in the near future... and then I would just be buying another one........ Oh Woe is Me!

HiHoStevo -

Rumor has it the Summer of 2008.

I hate to admit I have been lurking around this thread for a number of months without doing anything...

The price for this player is fairly reasonable at a number of locations..., but I keep hesitating!

I guess I am hoping that Sony will come out with a Blu-Ray version of this player in the near future... and then I would just be buying another one........ Oh Woe is Me!

Buy it...use it...enjoy it...sell it on ebay when the next one comes out, or keep it and use your new one for high def DVDs and the 995 for standard def DVDs...

Is anyone using the Dolby Digital or DTS internal decoder from this player? I have an older Denon AVR that has DD5.1, but not DTS, but it does have 5.1 input. I dont' have this DVD player yet, but was thinking of using the internal decoder... it would also free up a digital input (only has 2) for something else.

Thanks, JayMan.

Anyone here took a look at Sony Vaio VGX-XL1 ? It is HTPC with 200 disc changer and Microsoft Windowx XP Media center edition 2005. I was wondering if it would be possible to add Dell HTPC to my existing setup ? Can Sony DVP-CX995 communicate with HTPC (Windows XP Media Center edition 2005) Link to Sony VGX-XL1 is http://uofmtiger.com/Sonyvaio.htm

Hi, i have just purchased this Sony mega changer 995V, I have the dvd conected via Hdmi - Dvi to an Lcd, from Sony i select 480p the resolution diplayed by the tv is 640x480, when i select 720p the resolution is the same , and same with 1080i, picture is not very good, it is not the cable , i have used this cable with bell Hdtv receiver and i get resolutions higher then 640x 480, any sugestions , thanks in advance Daniel.

Can Sony DVP-CX995 communicate with HTPC (Windows XP Media Center edition 2005)

No it can not.

Im planning on selling my Sony DVP-CX995V if anyone is intereseted. Ive had it about a month and has only been on for about 1 hour total.

Becaues of my situation its not going to be the solution for me. In order for me to use this would require the purchase of a very expensive Video Processor one that would cost more than my projector so I am going to go with hard disk storage instead of the changer. So if anyone is interested pm me or let me know your offer I guess I'll be putting it on ebay soon. I just wanted to check here first.

Thanks,
Dave

Development of the Sony® VAIO® VGX-XL2 Digital Living System™ might be the reason Sony didn't include a port so that the 995 could be integrated with an HTPC system. If that's the case, I wonder what the implications may be for future development of the 995: Will the 995 remain essentially the same or will it adopt any of the VAIO features such as disc burning and computer integration?

That has nothing to do at all with why they did not put a port on the 995 for use with a HTPC.

Development of the Sony® VAIO® VGX-XL2 Digital Living System™ might be the reason Sony didn't include a port so that the 995 could be integrated with an HTPC system. If that's the case, I wonder what the implications may be for future development of the 995: Will the 995 remain essentially the same or will it adopt any of the VAIO features such as disc burning and computer integration?


The VAIO changer is a DVD-ROM changer and not a DVD player. The 995 was meant to be a replacement for the 985, but with the addition of a more popular HDMI port. The 777ES continues to be their custom series changer, and adds the RS-232 port.

Word was, Sony's next changer, to replace the 777ES will be a Blu-Ray player, and that's why we've not seen a 777ES upgrade that just adds HDMI.

The VAIO changer is a DVD-ROM changer and not a DVD player.

Actually the XL-1B changer is a DVD-writer as well as reader........

Okay Boys & Girls you finally talked me into it...... I bought Dave's Changer and just got it plugged in.

So far so good...... the sound and video plays just fine through HDMI to my my Denon 2807 [for some strange reason my HD-Tivo will not send audio over its HDMI connection to my Denon... video works fine, but no audio. Others on this forum have had the same experience, but those that plug the HDMI from the HD-Tivo directly into their HDMI equipped TV's do not seem to be having this issue..... :-( ].

I do not think the upscaling from the player is quite as sharp as the Oppo 971 that I have been using... but of course that is just opinion not actual fact. The image is good though and I think it will be great to have a place to put all the DVD's! Of course now that I have taken the plunge you may all expect Sony to release a Blu-Ray version of this changer any moment now!

I also just received my Harmony 880 while I was out of town so now I get to figure out the best way to mate these two... I seem to recall some of you folks earlier discussing this pairing so I will need to go back and re-read the instructions so I can make the most use of the remote.

Like most of you I initially installed about 20 DVD's just for practise and let the machine load them.... yeah... it recognized 1 out of 20! 28 days with Sandra Bullock!

Has anyone found a better alternative to DVD menu system of DVP-995 ? current system of dataentry as well as exploreing sucks.

mjoshi -

You might find the following post interesting reading;

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=7477999&&#post7477999

Reading the poor reviews of Sony's interface Disc Explorer, I'd decided to use Low Profile's DVD Management System instead. It has worked out tremulously for me and I couldn't be happier the way my Home Theater has turned out. :)

Just one avenue of many to explore (pardon the pun). :p

I just rented Minority Report. The play back was normal until a hit a chapter somewhere in the middle of the movie. The display pixilated and eventually froze. I could fast-forward in the chapter, but the effect would return. When I jump to the next chapter, the remainder of the movie played fine. I hope it is just a bad rental, though the disc surface looked fine. Anyone else seen this problem?

I just rented Minority Report. The play back was normal until a hit a chapter somewhere in the middle of the movie. The display pixilated and eventually froze. I could fast-forward in the chapter, but the effect would return. When I jump to the next chapter, the remainder of the movie played fine. I hope it is just a bad rental, though the disc surface looked fine. Anyone else seen this problem?

mill5 -

Minority Report is one that I have in my DVD collection. A hobby that has growned into a obsession. :D Tuesdays have become my favorite day of the week (new DVD releases). :p

MR has played flawlessly with no interruptions. One reason I started my collection was the poor shape that I was finding with rented DVD's, i.e. fingerprints, scratches, and even petrified food debris. I couldn't stand watching the screen pixelate, or freeze all together. Ugh!

Below is a link to my collection:

http://www.intervocative.com/dvdcollection.aspx/wjjz106

Thanks wjjz106 for the helpful response.
I was afraid the player was going.

p.s. - nice collection.

I purchased one of thise babies yesterday. The Explorer is a pain in the neck and lacks any appeal to my wife. I am currenly looking into making my PDA a remote control with pictures of each DVD cover as a button to start play. Does anyone know of any good pocket pc software applications to do this. I heard about netremote and DVDlobby. Will those do work for me?

Does anyone know of any good pocket pc software applications to do this. I heard about netremote and DVDlobby. Will those do work for me?


You need a lot more than just DVD Lobby and something like netremote. You also need a base PC, running MainLobby and DVDLobby with wireless connection to your PPC and then you need DVDLobby PPC on the PPC itself. Plus you would still also need DVD Profiler on a normal PC to use as your movie database to run something with a pocket PC. And the pocket PC would also need to send the IR commands to the 995, so you may also need a IR booster of some sort depending on what PPC you have.

http://www.cinemaronline.com/dvdlobbyppc.html

You need a lot more than just DVD Lobby and something like netremote. You also need a base PC, running MainLobby and DVDLobby with wireless connection to your PPC and then you need DVDLobby PPC on the PPC itself. Plus you would still also need DVD Profiler on a normal PC to use as your movie database to run something with a pocket PC. And the pocket PC would also need to send the IR commands to the 995, so you may also need a IR booster of some sort depending on what PPC you have.

http://www.cinemaronline.com/dvdlobbyppc.html

This sure seems like a lot of work just to get a interface other than the sony explorer. It really sucks and I want to avoid it. I am probably better off ripping my DVD collection to a 2TB NAS that is connected to an XBOX running XBMC.

This sure seems like a lot of work just to get a interface other than the sony explorer. It really sucks and I want to avoid it. I am probably better off ripping my DVD collection to a 2TB NAS that is connected to an XBOX running XBMC.

other options include:
Kalediscape
Fireball
I think I remember MCE is supposed to have an interface to a sony mega-changer, but I think it was the 777 that has RS-232.

Or if you just want a list of your DVD's you can get a Harmony Remote and use the Media function.

Using the XBOX with XBMC sounds cool, where can I get more info on how to do this... maybe not for Movies, but for music?

JayMan

So I was gonna post a link to where to find x-box info, but I had to create an account to do it and the system wont let me post a link, so:

go to xbox-scene and look around

they have lots of info and FAQ's an modding an xbox

other options include:
Kalediscape
Fireball
I think I remember MCE is supposed to have an interface to a sony mega-changer, but I think it was the 777 that has RS-232.

Or if you just want a list of your DVD's you can get a Harmony Remote and use the Media function.

Using the XBOX with XBMC sounds cool, where can I get more info on how to do this... maybe not for Movies, but for music?

JayMan

www dot xboxscene dot com

other options include:
Kalediscape
Fireball
I think I remember MCE is supposed to have an interface to a sony mega-changer, but I think it was the 777 that has RS-232.

Or if you just want a list of your DVD's you can get a Harmony Remote and use the Media function.

Using the XBOX with XBMC sounds cool, where can I get more info on how to do this... maybe not for Movies, but for music?

JayMan

Kalediscape is for rich people. Fireball might not work with our unit becase it does not have an RS-232 port. What other solutions do you guys know of. The cost of a 500GB HD is more than our unit alone but the XBMC interface is so flexible it might be worth it. XBMC is the poor mans Kalediscape and more.

You are correct that Fireball will not work with the 995's are there exists no RS232 port to connect to.

You may not like my solution as it's not cheap, but my solution (which works well) is a Universal Remote MX-3000 running DMX3000 software (a tool that creates a thumbnail list of movies and includes a macro template for selecting slot (and location if more than 1 changer)), thus allowing me to touch a thumbnail jpg of my selected movie on the touchscreen remote and launch the dvd to play. Again not cheap:

MX 3000--MSRP $1,000 (last I checked)
DMX-3000 software $99 (designed ONLY for the MX3000--not currently available for any other remote)
DVD Profiler (required for DMX-3000) free

You may be able to acquire the remote for less through a custom installer willing to reduce cost but charge programming fees for the remote.

I believe the Harmony remote solution has been discussed in this thread earlier--please search or check back a few pages of posts. I have no knowledge of it's capabilities or dependability, so I cannot provide any insight there.

My choice was easy as I already had the MX3000 before I got my 2 995s, so it was only a matter of the DMX software (excellent stuff) and the setup (done myself). I am intrigued by a MCE pc connected to a NAS device(s), but I calculated I would need something like 7TB to store all of my discs (currently, not considering space for growth). Drive space is not THAT cheap yet. . .

What other solutions do you guys know of. The cost of a 500GB HD is more than our unit alone but the XBMC interface is so flexible it might be worth it. XBMC is the poor mans Kalediscape and more.

inittab -

I recently posted a thread pertaining to the way I access my DVD's in lieu of Sony's Disc Explorer.

Bottom line:
- Philips TSU7000 or TSU7500 (price $400 - 800)
- DVD Profiler (free or $30 registered version)
- And a little hard work on your part

End Result: Priceless :)

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=7733247&&#post7733247

other options include:
Kalediscape
Fireball
I think I remember MCE is supposed to have an interface to a sony mega-changer, but I think it was the 777 that has RS-232.

Or if you just want a list of your DVD's you can get a Harmony Remote and use the Media function.

Using the XBOX with XBMC sounds cool, where can I get more info on how to do this... maybe not for Movies, but for music?

JayMan

The My Movies 2 plug-in for MCE allows for control of a 777ES changer, but not the 995 or 985, because they lack the RS-232 port.

inittab -

I recently posted a thread pertaining to the way I access my DVD's in lieu of Sony's Disc Explorer.

Bottom line:
- Philips TSU7000 or TSU7500 (price $400 - 800)
- DVD Profiler (free or $30 registered version)
- And a little hard work on your part

End Result: Priceless :)

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=7733247&&#post7733247

I have a pocket PC and I would like to use it. I need a PPC solution that does not require me to have a PC running at a server of some sort with Grider. There has got to be some PPC DVD Jukebox, remote control software out there that does not need a PC to transmit IR signals through grider.
basically I want TSU-like software for my PPC.

There has got to be some PPC DVD Jukebox, remote control software out there that does not need a PC to transmit IR signals through grider.
No there is not, DVDLobby PPC and the other required software and a base PC is about your only other option if you want to have it with a PPC. No matter how much you say there has "got to be some" other PPC DVD megachanger software, that does not mean that there is.

About the only other options with a PPC for using them as a remote, is if you have one that also came with the NEVO software and a the stronger IR emitter and that was also meant to be used as a PPC IR remote control unit, like some of the older HP iPAQ PPC's were. And even then, it still could not do anything at all like showing you all the cover art of all your DVDs to choose from. Not to mention even what they could do as a remote control unit, it was pretty much just a bad joke as far as being a good remote control.
http://www.mynevo.com/html.php?page_id=5

No there is not, DVDLobby PPC and the other required software and a base PC is about your only other option if you want to have it with a PPC. No matter how much you say there has "got to be some" other PPC DVD megachanger software, that does not mean that there is.

About the only other options with a PPC for using them as a remote, is if you have one that also came with the NEVO software and a the stronger IR emitter and that was also meant to be used as a PPC IR remote control unit, like some of the older HP iPAQ PPC's were. And even then, it still could not do anything at all like showing you all the cover art of all your DVDs to choose from. Not to mention even what they could do as a remote control unit, it was pretty much just a bad joke as far as being a good remote control.
http://www.mynevo.com/html.php?page_id=5

I have an Ipaq 2215 with mynevo installed. I did not see a way to have cover art so I didn't even try. I guess i could create my own cover at and add them as buttons. Not sure. Right now My sony 995V is just sitting there doing nothing. I haven't even loaded it with DVDs. I am too turned off by the explorer. 1000 for a remote control is not what i'm going to spend. Sony didn't get the GUI right. I may return it and just use my xbox.

I have done a few hours of researh. It would appear the the Harmony 880 would be a solution to totally ignoring the Explorer so I ordered one. While it may not be a le to store cover art like the TSU or pronto it will store a list. I hope Logitech updates the firmware to store be able to store cover art since they already implement channel icons.

I also took the Harmony 880 route with my new 995V.

No it does not allow the cover art selection process, but it is quite cool that my wife can come into the theater and push the "Watch DVD" button on the remote and as the remote is starting up the theater and setting the connections (well most of them anyway... still have not figured out how to get it to select the correct "USER" settings for color and contrast on my InFocus projector) it offers an alphabetical list of the installed DVD's and all she has to do is push the button next to the title she wants. Now so far I have only installed a few DVD's so it puts the name of DVD right up on the lcd of the remote... I understand as you add more DVD's that initially it will offer you choices on the buttons such as A-F or some such...

Just curious though....... from the rest of you 880 folks out there. Are you having the Harmony send an extra STOP command so that the player does not automatically start playing the last DVD?

Just curious though....... from the rest of you 880 folks out there. Are you having the Harmony send an extra STOP command so that the player does not automatically start playing the last DVD?

HiHoStevo -

Sorry, but this unit doesn't have a work-around for the Auto play issue. However, the older model, DVP-CX985V, did ...

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=7453657&highlight=autoplay#post7453657

I guess one solution would be to leave it on. :(

HiHoStevo -

Sorry, but this unit doesn't have a work-around for the Auto play issue. However, the older model, DVP-CX985V, did ...

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=7453657&highlight=autoplay#post7453657

I guess one solution would be to leave it on. :(

I have not tried it yet, but will have the Tech Support folks check it out on Monday when I am back in town.... seems to me when you push the Watch DVD button they could simply add a "STOP" command at the end of the IR sequence such that it would avoid that issue.......

i am an owner of this unit i think its great.. for movie navagation i use the URC MX-3000 remote with the DMX-3000 cataloging software.. and it works awesome.

Reading up on the upconversion to HD quality of this unit via HDMI is definitley a plus but I want to use this unit with a 4805 IF projector so would this help or hurt the video quality that the 4805 already affords me? I am still going back and forth between getting this unit (995V) and the 777ES. Without the price consideration, is there that much of a difference in video quality between these two units or is there no clear advantage? Is the HDMI of the 995 better than the 777 in anyone's opinion? It seems they are both plagued by the navigator/explorer issues so apart from the RS-232 port connectivity is there any other plus for me getting the 777? Help me get off this fence!:D

The changer has been sold incase anyone was wondering.

I have not tried it yet, but will have the Tech Support folks check it out on Monday when I am back in town.... seems to me when you push the Watch DVD button they could simply add a "STOP" command at the end of the IR sequence such that it would avoid that issue.......

It won't work. The "stop" command does nothing until the DVD is actually playing, which is about 20-30 seconds after the unit has been turned on.

It won't work. The "stop" command does nothing until the DVD is actually playing, which is about 20-30 seconds after the unit has been turned on.

Ahhh

Thanks Bill..... pity !

The changer has been sold incase anyone was wondering.

I took my Sony back today as well. :) Too much trouble. I already ordered my Harmony 880. Oh well... I'll use it for my XBOX Media Center

Reading up on the upconversion to HD quality of this unit via HDMI is definitley a plus but I want to use this unit with a 4805 IF projector so would this help or hurt the video quality that the 4805 already affords me? I am still going back and forth between getting this unit (995V) and the 777ES. Without the price consideration, is there that much of a difference in video quality between these two units or is there no clear advantage? Is the HDMI of the 995 better than the 777 in anyone's opinion? It seems they are both plagued by the navigator/explorer issues so apart from the RS-232 port connectivity is there any other plus for me getting the 777? Help me get off this fence!:D

I'm a 4805 owner and a 777ES owner. I went 777ES specifically for the RS-232. SInce the 4805 has a more than capable scaler chip, I don't need a digital HDMI output from my DVD player, especially an upscaled image that will then be downscaled.

I wanted the control of the RS-232. So use it with the MCE plug-in My Movies. Originally My Movies allowed users to watched ripped DVD's through MCE, but I worked with teh developer and wrote some code that allows it to also control a 777ES. It allows me to have a nice graphical display of all the discs I have loaded, and select which one I'd like to play.

Picture quality is top notch IMO as well, and it's nice to know that it comes with a 5 year warrenty.

So the 995 doesn't come with the same 5 year warranty? Hmmm, didn't know that. Thanks for clearing this up, was wondering about the downconverted image as well via HDMI. I do like the RS-232 control aspect so I'm thinking that will be the deciding factor. Is the MCE plug in available to all?

Is the MCE plug in available to all?

Yes, and it's free. http://www.mymovies.name/

I worked with the developer and wrote some code that allows it to also control a 777ES. It allows me to have a nice graphical display of all the discs I have loaded, and select which one I'd like to play.
Very cool. How long does it take for the 777ES to find the disk and start playing after selecting the movie from My Movies?

Very cool. How long does it take for the 777ES to find the disk and start playing after selecting the movie from My Movies?

The player doesn't really need to find the disc, as the software tells it to load a particular slot number. THe software maintains a database of all your movies and keeps track of all kinds of information, such as their genres, actors, descriptions, etc., but more importantly it keeps track of which slot in which player the movie is in.

So, for example, if I put Star Wars in slot 245, the My Movies database has an entry for Star Wars, and has it being listed in "Player 1" (it can support mulitple players) and in slot "245". When I select Star Wars to play, the software looks up the player and slot number from the database and then sends a signal through the RS-232, telling the player to load the disc in that slot.

You do have to keep your collection organized in a program like DVD Profiler (I use the free version), and then import that collection into My Movies, or you have to use the My Movies manager program to add and maintain your collection. So if I get a new movie, like King Kong, I have to go into DVD Profiler, add the DVD to my collection, enter in the "location" name of the player, and then enter in the slot number I put the disc in. I then import the DVD profiler data into My Movies and the movie will then be displayed within it.

Here are some screen shots.

http://www.mymovies.name/media/59a4ad7e-d903-4301-88a1-839252814af1-01%20-%20Movies.jpg

http://www.mymovies.name/media/cb6a42a4-6094-4661-922c-17ef67179ceb-05%20-%20Title%20Search.jpg

http://www.mymovies.name/media/23f2099e-e17a-4cb1-99fd-ce98db0a8dca-06%20-%20Movie%20Info.jpg

Another option that is ONLY for use with the DVP-CX777ES. And one if you want a program where don't want to enter in the data into a secondary program such something like DVD Profiler to go along with the controlling program. And providing that you don't mind paying for it, is DVPgenie. It controls and looks up, and D/L's most all of the DVD data and cover art, providing of course that they have it in their online database of DVDs.
This is about as close as you can get for under $200, to having something like a $2000 Escient DVDM-100 setup.


http://www.ibtcorp.com/dvpgenie/default.asp

Thanks for the heads up JohnLa, I'd heard of that program but never really thought of it as a contender till now.

Cool screenshots Mntneer!

Reading up on the upconversion to HD quality of this unit via HDMI is definitley a plus but I want to use this unit with a 4805 IF projector so would this help or hurt the video quality that the 4805 already affords me? I am still going back and forth between getting this unit (995V) and the 777ES. Without the price consideration, is there that much of a difference in video quality between these two units or is there no clear advantage? Is the HDMI of the 995 better than the 777 in anyone's opinion? It seems they are both plagued by the navigator/explorer issues so apart from the RS-232 port connectivity is there any other plus for me getting the 777? Help me get off this fence!:D

For me, the bigest issue with the 777 was the layer change was frustratingly slow, the 995 is much better and the quality of the movie experience comes first for me.

HiHoStevo -

Sorry, but this unit doesn't have a work-around for the Auto play issue. However, the older model, DVP-CX985V, did ...

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=7453657&highlight=autoplay#post7453657

I guess one solution would be to leave it on. :(

What works for me is to go ahead and enter the slot number of the disc that you want to see, the changer will stop what it's doing and go directly to that disc; even if the unit is just starting to read the last disc that was played.

John.........

Are you using the Harmony remote to do the disc change?

If so do you have to go to the explorer button before entering the disc number?

Johnla........

Looks really cool when functioning......!!

However for the price comparison to be "fair" to have to add in the price of your HTPC to the software price to be able to compare it to the Escient system.

Then again you cannot play games or surf the web with the Escient system!

Any of you Harmony 880 folks........ I have a question..........

When I select "Watch DVD" the system starts fine and of course plays the last disc you were watching...

If I push the Media button the remote has a list of those DVD's I have entered into the software so far... but when I select a DVD via it's name everything works fine until.... there is a menu left on the page after the DVD starts playing that you have to cancel with a "display" command... sometimes two "display" commands.

How are you guys taking care of this.... have you automated it or are you just getting rid of the menu manually?

Johnla........

Looks really cool when functioning......!!

However for the price comparison to be "fair" to have to add in the price of your HTPC to the software price to be able to compare it to the Escient system.

Then again you cannot play games or surf the web with the Escient system!

A small PC that can be built just for this, even with paying for that software. Is still WAY under the price of a Escient by at least $1000.

Johnla.......

No argument here!

However, it would be nice to know if the Escient system is more stable than a HTPC... I don't know about yours, but my Gateway 901X (runs MCE 2004... rotten Gateway would not even "sell" me an upgrade to MCE 2005.... and I have not gotten around to buying it 3rd party yet) has not proven to be terribly dependable. I don't know what causes the problem but I travel for a living and when I set up the built in PVR in MCE and leave the computer running it rarely runs for more than 4 days without locking up and forcing a re-start... not really what you want for a PVR!

And if you read the thread on the Sony VGX-XL1 Home Living System (which should do most everything I would want) those guys have been tearing their hair out for a year or so... most have them have done more re-installs of the system than I can count!

A small PC that can be built just for this, even with paying for that software. Is still WAY under the price of a Escient by at least $1000.
I'm a Mac user and they don't have serial ports. What is the cheapest PC (small like the Mac Mini, no monitor) that would serve this purpose? With Bluetooth so you could use the keyboard and mouse from the sofa.

Isn't there a product that will convert USB to serial/RS232?

I assume the Mac Mini has USB ports.... then you could use the USB/serial-RS232 to control a 777es via a Mac Mini......... voila!

Yes there is. Thanks for the tip about the USB to RS-232 adapter. Perfect!

Johnla.......

No argument here!

However, it would be nice to know if the Escient system is more stable than a HTPC... I don't know about yours, but my Gateway 901X (runs MCE 2004... rotten Gateway would not even "sell" me an upgrade to MCE 2005.... and I have not gotten around to buying it 3rd party yet) has not proven to be terribly dependable. I don't know what causes the problem but I travel for a living and when I set up the built in PVR in MCE and leave the computer running it rarely runs for more than 4 days without locking up and forcing a re-start... not really what you want for a PVR!

You do not need to be running MCE to run the DVDgenie program, you only need to run WinXP. As for the Escient DVDM-100 and DVDM-300 and even the mega priced $6K DVDM-552, you do know that none of them not operate as a PVR/DVR for any recording of TV.

Johnla.......

No argument here!

However, it would be nice to know if the Escient system is more stable than a HTPC... I don't know about yours, but my Gateway 901X (runs MCE 2004... rotten Gateway would not even "sell" me an upgrade to MCE 2005.... and I have not gotten around to buying it 3rd party yet) has not proven to be terribly dependable. I don't know what causes the problem but I travel for a living and when I set up the built in PVR in MCE and leave the computer running it rarely runs for more than 4 days without locking up and forcing a re-start... not really what you want for a PVR!

And if you read the thread on the Sony VGX-XL1 Home Living System (which should do most everything I would want) those guys have been tearing their hair out for a year or so... most have them have done more re-installs of the system than I can count!

They're much more stable, and if your going to spend $1000 to JUST control the 777ES, then I'd get an Escient controller, but if you plan on PVR'ing, or watching HD, or other activities that can only be done via the PC, then I'd build an HTPC. Use MCE as my operating system and get the My Movies plugin.

Isn't there a product that will convert USB to serial/RS232?

I assume the Mac Mini has USB ports.... then you could use the USB/serial-RS232 to control a 777es via a Mac Mini......... voila!


It just depends on how well those adapters work. I've not done any port programing on a MAC, but if you can send out the proper bite arrays that the 777ES is looking for, then you'd be fine using such an adapter.

John.........

Are you using the Harmony remote to do the disc change?

If so do you have to go to the explorer button before entering the disc number?

Right now, I'm just using Sony's remote, but funny you should mention the Harmony, the 880 should be delivered today! :)

Right now, I'm just using Sony's remote, but funny you should mention the Harmony, the 880 should be delivered today! :)

Let me know how the Harmony works with the Sony changer... I have the 890 and have been looking at the Sony 995 &/or 777...

Let me know how the Harmony works with the Sony changer...

The Harmony 880 works great with my 3 Sony changers.

The Harmony 880 works great with my 3 Sony changers.

Which Sony Changers do you have? How do you specify which one to use?

Which Sony Changers do you have? How do you specify which one to use?


They can bet set as unit #1, #2, or #3, they must be set at both the changer itself and the remote.
So naturally many programable aftermarket remotes can be set like you have 3 Sony remotes, with each one set for a different changer.
This is a feature that the Sony DVD magachangers have had for a long time, even my old CX860 had this feature.

Guys any word on a new changer from Sony anytime soon?

I just went on a ridiculous and uncontrollable dvd shopping spree for about 300 dvds(thanks a lot Deep Discount!) and now I'm afraid I'm gonna need a changer(or two) especially with RS232 compatibility.

Any update on a RS232 option for the 995V?

The 777ES is cool but doesn't have HDMI/DVI :(

I'm a 4805 owner and a 777ES owner. I went 777ES specifically for the RS-232. SInce the 4805 has a more than capable scaler chip, I don't need a digital HDMI output from my DVD player, especially an upscaled image that will then be downscaled.

what kind of connection are you using on your 4805? Component?

I have a benQ 8720 and I would be absolutely estatic if I could find a way to hook an SDI signal to it from a 777ES!

Guys any word on a new changer from Sony anytime soon?
I'm afraid I'm gonna need a changer(or two) especially with RS232 compatibility.

Any update on a RS232 option for the 995V?

The 777ES is cool but doesn't have HDMI/DVI :(

No such thing as a true RS232 connection for the 995 is likely ever going happen. Plus seeing as how when they went to the 995 they also removed the control-S/S-Link ports that all the previous changers used to have, I really don't see them replacing the 995 with something new that has RS232. The 777ES is the only changer that Sony has made with the RS232, and I really doubt that they are replacing that with anything soon until all the HD/Blu-Ray stuff is worked out and is somewhat established by the single disk players first. And if they were going to make a ES version of the 995, they would have probably already have done it by now.

Let me know how the Harmony works with the Sony changer... I have the 890 and have been looking at the Sony 995 &/or 777...

Appears to so far work great...When I press the "Watch a DVD" activity, everything powers up, the dvd changer starts to load the last played disc; but in the meantime, i've used the media button to select a different movie and the changer stops "reading" that disc and immediately spins to the selected disc and starts to load/read that disc.

They can bet set as unit #1, #2, or #3, they must be set at both the changer itself and the remote.
So naturally many programable aftermarket remotes can be set like you have 3 Sony remotes, with each one set for a different changer.
This is a feature that the Sony DVD magachangers have had for a long time, even my old CX860 had this feature.

Where are they set on DVD changers... (I have a CD changer and there is a switch on the back) I didn't see the switch on the back of the 995 DVD changer:

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-UuBc7pWjsSE/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=54400&id=morephotos&i=158CX995V&pi=4&display=XL#Tab

JayMan

See page 16 of the manual for the 995 on how to use the remote when you have more than one player. On the remote you open the cover where the batteries are and you'll find tiny little numbers (1-2-3). Select which one you want, then on the machine itself, press the power button, hold down enter and then press the power button again. On the front panel display of the machine it will show you which number you have. Just press the same buttons again until it matches whichever one you want the remote to recognize. The manual will explain it better, but it's easy. :eek:

what kind of connection are you using on your 4805? Component?

I have a benQ 8720 and I would be absolutely estatic if I could find a way to hook an SDI signal to it from a 777ES!

I use Component, but I do think there are some sites out there that will do an SDI mod on a 777ES for you.

For those worried about the lack of HDMI. Don't. If you have a good display set, you don't need it.

Thanks for the info/insite...
like you said, there it was on page 16. Cool.

Hi all,

I just added a 995 to my system (already have a 985 full) and i seem to be having a problem with a DVD.
I was watching Suicide Kings and towards the end of the movie it started to lose picture and sound. Bouncing around, freezing all at the important parts of the movie.
I tried it on the 985 and it played with no problem, especially at the same chapter the other player had the problem.
The thing is i have been watching DVDs on this player for months and i'm still watching know with no problems.
Is it a flook? Is the 995 more sensitive cause the DVD has some scratches on it?

I just purchased a 995v and a 60" Sony xbr sxrd tv. They are connected with a HDMI cable. The first dvd I watched was a music video. Now the player will not play sound on anything except that dvd. It will play video on all others, but no sound. I have tried changing disc slots but nothing works. If I put the first dvd back in, it will play sound and video. It is like the player has memorized something. What is going on?

Thanks

I just purchased a 995v and a 60" Sony xbr sxrd tv. They are connected with a HDMI cable. The first dvd I watched was a music video. Now the player will not play sound on anything except that dvd. It will play video on all others, but no sound. I have tried changing disc slots but nothing works. If I put the first dvd back in, it will play sound and video. It is like the player has memorized something. What is going on?

Thanks

Could the player be set for a sound format that is not available on the other discs? I wouldn't think that's the issue, just a wild guess. Check through the player option menus.

I just purchased a 995v and a 60" Sony xbr sxrd tv. They are connected with a HDMI cable. The first dvd I watched was a music video. Now the player will not play sound on anything except that dvd. It will play video on all others, but no sound. I have tried changing disc slots but nothing works. If I put the first dvd back in, it will play sound and video. It is like the player has memorized something. What is going on?

Thanks

Could it be that the player is set to DTS?

Ok, I have went through the menu and finally reset the original settings. That has everything working now.

Thanks for the help.

Does anyone have this mounted in a Slim 5 or similar rack type system? If so, will it fit in a U4 (4 space) shelf? If not how do you have it mounted? Thanks (just purchased the 995 today).

-Jason

Edit: I thought I saw somewhere in this thread where someone had it in a Slim 5 (with a pic of it) but couldn't find it.

A U4 shelf is 7" x 17.5" x 15.5", and the 995 is 7-7/16" x 17" x 21-1/7".

So if you do the math, it sure looks like it won't fit on a U4 rack shelf. Unless you leave space above it, and you also let it hang off the back by almost 6".

Which Sony Changers do you have? How do you specify which one to use?

I have the 995. You can set them up to work with Remote Code 1, 2 or 3 (there is a corresponding dip switch in the battery compartment of the OEM remote). When setting up the 880, you either need to have 3 OEM remotes set to code 1, 2 & 3 or have one original remote and be ready to change the dip switch.

When setting the 880 up, indicate that you have the original remote and you will be asked to enter a few commands. As long as you enter the commands from Code 1, 2 & 3 appropriately, the 880 will talk to the 3 changers perfectly.

Update:

Yes, I knew the depth was too short on the U4 but that's not an issue as my Pioneer 1014 hangs off the back of a U4 w/o issue and I figured I could always prop the back up if necessary...but I agree I don't think the U4 will work with the height. I could just leave a space above it open, but I opted for the custom rack shelf instead...just was hoping to avoid the expense. Oh well...it will look good :) Thanks!

A U4 shelf is 7" x 17.5" x 15.5", and the 995 is 7-7/16" x 17" x 21-1/7".

So if you do the math, it sure looks like it won't fit on a U4 rack shelf. Unless you leave space above it, and you also let it hang off the back by almost 6".

Does anyone have this mounted in a Slim 5 or similar rack type system? If so, will it fit in a U4 (4 space) shelf? If not how do you have it mounted? Thanks (just purchased the 995 today).

-Jason

Edit: I thought I saw somewhere in this thread where someone had it in a Slim 5 (with a pic of it) but couldn't find it.Jason,
I have 985 and 995 in a Slim 5, actually i have 2 Slim 5 bolted together.
You don't want the face plate right?
You can get the 1 space face plates to cover the spot if you use the U4. Those come in handy to have.
If you want to see what they look like, let me know and i'll post a picture.

Chris

Chris,

You're not talking about "blanks" when referring to face plates are you? I have several blanks of all sizes, but nonetheless I'd like to see a pic of your equipment rack. Thanks!

-Jason

Jason,
I have 985 and 995 in a Slim 5, actually i have 2 Slim 5 bolted together.
You don't want the face plate right?
You can get the 1 space face plates to cover the spot if you use the U4. Those come in handy to have.
If you want to see what they look like, let me know and i'll post a picture.

Chris

Anyone use the 995 with an older (2001) ES receiver? I used to have one of the CD Mega Changers and loved having the ability to scroll through titles on the receiver remote. For the life of me, I can't remember if the cd titles were transmitted wirelessly from the mega changer or via a S-Link mini jack connection to the receiver (which I don't see in the picture on the back of the unit).

My use of this player will be largely for burned DVD-Audio discs (don't ask :p ), so this feature is critical for me.

Apologies in advance if this is answered in the thread... have only read about 10 pages and done a few searches.

Anyone use the 995 with an older (2001) ES receiver? I used to have one of the CD Mega Changers and loved having the ability to scroll through titles on the receiver remote. For the life of me, I can't remember if the cd titles were transmitted wirelessly from the mega changer or via a S-Link mini jack connection to the receiver (which I don't see in the picture on the back of the unit).

My use of this player will be largely for burned DVD-Audio discs (don't ask :p ), so this feature is critical for me.

Apologies in advance if this is answered in the thread... have only read about 10 pages and done a few searches.

If you get one of the Harmony remotes (e.g., 880, 659, others as well) w/the media option you can upload a listing of your discs into the remote and browse/select them from it.

Wanted to revisit the discrete codes again since it's been awhile... any progress in discovering more? Specifically looking for Display Off so my remote doesn't have to cycle thru "Display" - "Display"... sometimes the second command doesn't connect.

ALSO - is there a way to have the door open and *then* punch up a DVD index to eject? Want to avoid display-enter-dvd index-eject-display-display.

Anyone use the 995 with an older (2001) ES receiver? I used to have one of the CD Mega Changers and loved having the ability to scroll through titles on the receiver remote. For the life of me, I can't remember if the cd titles were transmitted wirelessly from the mega changer or via a S-Link mini jack connection to the receiver (which I don't see in the picture on the back of the unit).

My use of this player will be largely for burned DVD-Audio discs (don't ask ), so this feature is critical for me.

It has no S-Link/Control-I ports, so it can not communicate any information at all like your CD changer did.
Not to mention, it also does NOT support the DVD-Audio format natively either.

It has no S-Link/Control-I ports, so it can not communicate any information at all like your CD changer did.
Not to mention, it also does NOT support the DVD-Audio format natively either.

Thanks. I was taking a shot that the old RM-LJ304 remote (http://129.33.22.12/release/rmlj304.PDF) could 'grab' the data via IR pull (setup> download> cd disc name, on the handheld). Couldn't make out if the round thing next to the PS2 input was an infrared port (http://www.crutchfield.com/S-EkoT5AKdFIz/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=54400&id=morephotos&pi=2&i=158CX995V&display=XL#Tab).

Re: DVD audio discs, I should have been more clear... I burn .wav to DVD media using Audio DVD Creator, because of increased capacity. They play on plain DVD players.

If you get one of the Harmony remotes (e.g., 880, 659, others as well) w/the media option you can upload a listing of your discs into the remote and browse/select them from it.
Thx :)

Chris,

You're not talking about "blanks" when referring to face plates are you? I have several blanks of all sizes, but nonetheless I'd like to see a pic of your equipment rack. Thanks!

-JasonJason,

I'm such a duh. Yeah, i was talking about the blanks.

Here is a couple of shots of my rack system. First is with 555ES CD player, 995 and 985. Second pic, the two Slim5s with all my other equipment.

If you get one of the Harmony remotes (e.g., 880, 659, others as well) w/the media option you can upload a listing of your discs into the remote and browse/select them from it.

I have the 659 and managed to convert the file to export from DVD Profiler (.csv), how do I import it to Harmony's site??

Chris,

Thanks, and your equip rack looks great. Are those custom shelves or are you using standard shelves (i.e. U4 etc.)? They look like custom shelves. I'm awaiting my custom shelf (hopefully tomorrow) so my rack is kinda in transistion right now. I am still waiting on my Furman conditioner/regulator (will go at top) and a customer shelf and a U1 for my EQ I only use for the blinkie lights :) . Thanks for the pics!

-Jason

Jason,

I'm such a duh. Yeah, i was talking about the blanks.

Here is a couple of shots of my rack system. First is with 555ES CD player, 995 and 985. Second pic, the two Slim5s with all my other equipment.

Has anyone figured out why the HDMI is not working with certain projectors (I have a Optoma H77)? I know someone had this issue and several other FP people experienced the same thing...just wondering what people have done. I read someone did or asked about a SDI mod & scaler which is not what I want to do.

Would it work by simpliy routing the HDMI cable through a scaler or reciever/Pre/Pro with scaling capabilities (I'm looking to upgrade my Pio 1014TX anyway to perhaps one of the new Elite models coming out)? My Pany S77 outputs HDMI to my H77 without problems. Just curious. Thanks!

-Jason

Has anyone figured out why the HDMI is not working with certain projectors (I have a Optoma H77)? I know Johnla had this issue and several other FP people experienced the same thing...just wondering what people have done. I read Johnla did a SDI mod & scaler which is not what I want to do.

You have me totaly confused with someone else, I do not have these problems. Because I do not have a 995, I have 3 77ES changers. I also do not have a Optima H77 or any other front projector, I have a 53" Pioneer Elite RPTV. And although I do have a DVDO VP30 scaler, I do not have the optional SDI board for it. So because of that not even having the SDI board, nothing else I have has been modded for a SDI output.

Jason,

Nice setup.
Yes, all are custom. It just looks better. A couple of things have there own ears.
I had a crazy idea of getting one more Slim5. Cause you know "There is no end to HI end"

Chris

Sorry folks for going offtopic. :)
Chris,

Thanks, and your equip rack looks great. Are those custom shelves or are you using standard shelves (i.e. U4 etc.)? They look like custom shelves. I'm awaiting my custom shelf (hopefully tomorrow) so my rack is kinda in transistion right now. I am still waiting on my Furman conditioner/regulator (will go at top) and a customer shelf and a U1 for my EQ I only use for the blinkie lights :) . Thanks for the pics!

-Jason

Sorry...you're right....it's a long thread, I'm bond to make a mistake ;) But I did see a couple of the same issues I described about the H77 and the 995 not working via HDMI...

so...scratch my reference to Johnla and insert whoever it was back many pages ago...anyone resolve this?

You have me totaly confused with someone else, I do not have these problems. Because I do not have a 995, I have 3 77ES changers. I also do not have a Optima H77 or any other front projector, I have a 53" Pioneer Elite RPTV. And although I do have a DVDO VP30 scaler, I do not have the optional SDI board for it. So because of that not even having the SDI board, nothing else I have has been modded for a SDI output.

I'm sorry if I posted this in the wrong place, first time posting here.

I'm currently having trouble with playback on my DVP-CX995V. Some DVDs which haven't been a problem up until now are having trouble playing. When selected I hear what sounds like a "crunching" noise while the player then attempts to read the disc, after a few seconds it says "cannot read disc" and then moves on to the next disc. The discs that are affected are not scratched and have no playback issues in either of my other DVD players. Is there any hope for a fix or is my player dying?

I'm sorry if I posted this in the wrong place, first time posting here.

I'm currently having trouble with playback on my DVP-CX995V. Some DVDs which haven't been a problem up until now are having trouble playing. When selected I hear what sounds like a "crunching" noise while the player then attempts to read the disc, after a few seconds it says "cannot read disc" and then moves on to the next disc. The discs that are affected are not scratched and have no playback issues in either of my other DVD players. Is there any hope for a fix or is my player dying?

Shibit -

I think there is plenty of life left in your changer.

Try taking the disk out and clean it with a disc cleaning solution. You can also checked to make sure the discs are seated correctly in their respective slots.

Welcome aboard. :)

I have the 659 and managed to convert the file to export from DVD Profiler (.csv), how do I import it to Harmony's site??

Haven't updated mine in a while, so I don't remember the exact sequence, but it is described in this thread (by me and others) in some detail, I believe.

Searching this thread for posts w/"CSV" or "Harmony" should get you the info you need.

I believe the import happens in the 995 device setup flow in the Harmony update software, and you have to format the file created by DVD profiler to match Harmony requirements...here's a small excerpt from mine...index = slot number on the 995V. I reserve my first four slots for rentals, hence the Rental1-4. If I remember correctly, you can't have any titles w/commas in the import file.

Genre Title Index
Rental Rental1 1
Rental Rental2 2
Rental Rental3 3
Rental Rental4 4
Comedy 13 Going on 30 5
Comedy Galaxy Quest 6
Comedy Kung Pow! Enter the Fist 7
Comedy This Is Spinal Tap 8

Haven't updated mine in a while, so I don't remember the exact sequence, but it is described in this thread (by me and others) in some detail, I believe.

Searching this thread for posts w/"CSV" or "Harmony" should get you the info you need.

I believe the import happens in the 995 device setup flow in the Harmony update software, and you have to format the file created by DVD profiler to match Harmony requirements...here's a small excerpt from mine...index = slot number on the 995V. I reserve my first four slots for rentals, hence the Rental1-4. If I remember correctly, you can't have any titles w/commas in the import file.

Genre Title Index
Rental Rental1 1
Rental Rental2 2
Rental Rental3 3
Rental Rental4 4
Comedy 13 Going on 30 5
Comedy Galaxy Quest 6
Comedy Kung Pow! Enter the Fist 7
Comedy This Is Spinal Tap 8

Now when these show up on the screen of your 880 are they listed A-K, L-P, or whatever... I cannot remember the breakdown.........

or are they listed on the screen by Comedy, Rental, Action, Sci-Fi, or whatever label you have selected for the first column?

Thanks for the follow-up Danabw. Will do search.

Now when these show up on the screen of your 880 are they listed A-K, L-P, or whatever... I cannot remember the breakdown.........

or are they listed on the screen by Comedy, Rental, Action, Sci-Fi, or whatever label you have selected for the first column?

They are listed by title on my 659...don't know if the 880 handles it differently.

They were listed on my 880 by title until I got to a certain number then it started breaking them down into alphabetical groupings.

They were listed on my 880 by title until I got to a certain number then it started breaking them down into alphabetical groupings.

If the DVD's are listed by title, what is the genre used for with the Harmony?

I don't think it does anything w/the genre info on the 659...likely something planned but not implemented, or maybe in the future. Not displayed at all, nor sorted by genre.

And wanted to note the 659 works the same as HihoStevo notes...they are sorted by alpha into groups (A-G, H-N, O-T, U-Z. The 880 has more display space, so it may break them down into 6 alpha groups).

I've been following this thread for a while and have been trying to decide between the 995 and the Pioneer F727. The F727 design has been around since 2000 and lacks HDMI, progressive scan, and mp3 playback; it costs more too. But I've seen several comments about the Sony 995 not being good as a CD player due to poor audio quality. Its an important issue for me because it will get more use as a CD player than for DVDs; and I have very good 2-ch system for music.

Since I would take the digital audio output to a separate DAC, I don't think it would be an issue for me. Any comments on the 995 and CDs? Are there other CD problems like menu or data issues? Any thoughts on the 6 year-old Pioneer design compared to the 995?

Buy a dedicated CD changer, if that's what your primary use will be. The CD megachangers cost less, and also are optimized for playing CDs.

And wanted to note the 659 works the same as HihoStevo notes...they are sorted by alpha into groups (A-G, H-N, O-T, U-Z. The 880 has more display space, so it may break them down into 6 alpha groups).

Yes, the 880/890 have more screen space, and could use all 8 buttons to display the alpha groups, but only use the same 4 you have above... Kind of a waist, I was just on the phone with tech support and mentioned this. Hopefully if enough 880/890 users complain about this, Logitech/Harmony may do something about it.
I would like to see a break down like this: ABC, DEF, GHI, JKL, MNO, PQRS TUV, WXYZ -- like a telphone.

I don't have a DVD jukebox yet, but have this issue with a CD jukebox.

JayMan

Using this player thru hdmi it won't output 720p. It outputs 480p fine. When i select 720p it only outputs 1080i. Does anybody else have this problem? is it defective? i'd like to use the 720p resolution because thats the native resolution of my hd7100 projector. Any information would be helpful.

Bill, mine outputs 720p via HDMI to my InFocus projector with no problem at all.........

Hihostevo, thanks, i'll send in for repair.

I'd be happy if mine would output via HDMI period. Several others and myself have had no luck getting the HDMI to work with our systems (I'm feeding it to a Optoma H77).

Using this player thru hdmi it won't output 720p. It outputs 480p fine. When i select 720p it only outputs 1080i. Does anybody else have this problem? is it defective? i'd like to use the 720p resolution because thats the native resolution of my hd7100 projector. Any information would be helpful.

Yes, the 880/890 have more screen space, and could use all 8 buttons to display the alpha groups, but only use the same 4 you have above... Kind of a waist, I was just on the phone with tech support and mentioned this. Hopefully if enough 880/890 users complain about this, Logitech/Harmony may do something about it.
I would like to see a break down like this: ABC, DEF, GHI, JKL, MNO, PQRS TUV, WXYZ -- like a telphone.

I don't have a DVD jukebox yet, but have this issue with a CD jukebox.

JayMan

Probably "lazy" programming, using some of the same code base on both remotes for the Media functions...I wouldn't hold my breath for an update.

question on CSV movie list into Harmony 880

I tool the DVD profiler list and exported in CSV with onlt Title and Genre it won't let me export slot number)

I manually added the slot numbers
then sorted by slot numbers
saved as CSV



go to add media screen, upload CSV

I get Format not supported - any Ideas?

I tried saving with and with out commas,

As CSV, TXT PRN any help would be appreciated.

I worked with a guy on Tech support

Genre,Title,Index

Has to have the first letter capitols, and no extra spaces

Also, every Line must have all the data, you cant have a DVD with out an index #

Hmmm...didn't know about first letter caps...mine must have been that way already.

If you put your slot numbers into the collection number field in DVD Profiler, you'll be able to export the slot numbers automatically in your export file, and be able to sort by slot number in the main view of the program...that's what I'm doing, I'm only going to have one DVD changer so I don't need the colletion number to signify a particular player

How do you handle multiple cd sets?

IE Star wars trilogy has 4 discs, but only on entry in collection.
Same with most TV seasons.

I can do with out the Bonus DVDs, but some (Like cleopatra) are across 2 dvds, or with the TV series across 2-5 DVDs.

Also, I got all of the DVD slot numbers up into my Harmony 880, but it won't let me access them directly from the remote.

I hit Media, then scroll to Desired DVD, and hit side button.

Does DVD need to be in stopped mode?

(I can't remember the sequence to access DVDs directly- enter, number enter?)

How does anybody access discs using the 880?

I hit Media, then scroll to Desired DVD, and hit side button.

Does DVD need to be in stopped mode?

(I can't remember the sequence to access DVDs directly- enter, number enter?)

How does anybody access discs using the 880?

I had a similar issue with my CD jukebox. I had to call tech support, tier 2, and they fixed the problem... The "macro" was not sending the "disc" command, only the number(s) and enter. Sebastian was the tier 2 tech that resolved my issue, he had done this before and knew what to do.

When you hit Media, how many Alpha groups do you get? I only get 4 on the CD Media button.

JayMan