I know there was some inormation on this a while back, but I couldn't find the posts. My wife got me the 890. I went to "get media" in the Harmony software, entered all of my discs, but now I can't access any inormation when I hit the media button on the remote. Does anyone know how to do this?

Thanks

Barry T, I've tried repeatedly to get that feature to work with my 659 and gave up cause I coudn't get it to work. Hope you get a better outcome than I did.

On a side note... I finally loaded my discs in my changer (284 in total) and wondering what I'm going to do when I need to add new dvds. I haven't sorted them into folders as yet, and it only recognized and one quarter of them (I know it could have been worse). I added them based on their location in my dvd profiler (alphabetical) list so what do I do when I want to add new dvds? What have you guys done?

I use a free software called DVD Profiler (http://www.intervocative.com/) to catalog my DVD collection. You can print many different kinds of reports to put in a binder alphabetically. Then you can just put your new DVD's in whatever available slots there are without worrying about making sure they are in alphabetical order.

Here is an example of what the reports can look like:
http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/8268/20070110152051qs5.png (http://imageshack.us)

No one seemed to know how to set this up, so after many experiments i have a come up with a detailed description to use the media feature on the 880 to control this jukebox.

I'm going to assume you are able to import and/or type in the names of the dvd's using the "setup media" option, so i won't go in to detail there. (Its basically either just importing an Excel file saved as a .csv, or manually typing them in)


Here's everything else though:
(I'm including EVERY step i did, since the logitech page is the worst webpage i've ever come across and tends to be confusing)

1. on your logitech homepage under the "devices" section, under "DVD - Sony DVD (DVP-CX995V)" choose "more options".
2. click on "Advanced setup for this DVD"
3. check the box for "I want to turn off this device when it's not in use" and click next.
4. check the box for "One button on the remote for turning it both On and Off" and click next.
5. check the box for "I don't have the original remote, but I know the commands that are used: PowerToggle" and click next (i just did this out of laziness, you could also use your own remote)
6. click "next" on the page with the delay times
7. enter the number of discs your dvd player can hold: 400. click next.
8. check the box for "I use number keys to select a disc" and click next

ok here's where it gets odd:

9. for "What command do you use to START disc selection?", choose: ""My device needs more than one command to turn it on and off." Why they say "turn it on and off" i have no clue, but this is what is used to program it.
Now click next.
10. There should be multiple dropdown boxes now. For the first one, choose "display". For the second, choose "directionright". Leave the third empty.
Click next.
11. for "What command do you use to FINISH disc selection?", again choose: "My device needs more than one command to turn it on and off."
Click next.
12. For the first dropdown, pick "select". For the second AND third, pick "display" (this is done to get rid of the display screen afterwards)
Click next.
Then keep clicking next until you're out of that screen and back to the homepage.
Upload your changes to the remote, and presto, media function should work fine.

For what its worth, the logitech page wins my award for worst design and least usable webpage ever. Its unreal that a company that makes such an amazing product would pair that product with an impossible webpage.
Enjoy.

nws103, thanks for this. I will definitely try it. It seems logical. I called Logitech 3 days ago about this. Tier 1 customer support couldn't figure out what to do so they referred it to tier 2. So far, I haven't heard from them.

Sharp_1, I already use dvd profiler ( as stated) sorted alphabetically. I am asking what people who use said program do after loading all their dvds, when they are ready to add new dvds. Maybe I am over-analyzing.

nws103, I'll give that a try again. I've created the .csv file but cannot get it to upload to logitech's site despite changing the title length for # of characters etc. Thanks for the detailed instructions.

Sharp_1, I already use dvd profiler ( as stated) sorted alphabetically. I am asking what people who use said program do after loading all their dvds, when they are ready to add new dvds. Maybe I am over-analyzing.

nws103, I'll give that a try again. I've created the .csv file but cannot get it to upload to logitech's site despite changing the title length for # of characters etc. Thanks for the detailed instructions.


I believe if you do a search on this thread you'll find the answers to similar questions that you are asking.

Sharp_1, I already use dvd profiler ( as stated) sorted alphabetically. I am asking what people who use said program do after loading all their dvds, when they are ready to add new dvds. Maybe I am over-analyzing.

nws103, I'll give that a try again. I've created the .csv file but cannot get it to upload to logitech's site despite changing the title length for # of characters etc. Thanks for the detailed instructions.

If i remember correctly, the main thing to remember when uploading is that your file has to be formatted EXACTLY like they format the sample on the webpage. So get rid of any excess spaces or punctuation that might mess it up.
I remember it took me a few tries, but it should eventually work provided there isn't any extra stuff in the file that doesn't belong.
The system is very picky!

I have a CX995V and made copies of my CDs and DVDs for it, adding CD-TEXT and DVD TEXT as necessary to the copied disks so that they provide data in the "folder" browsing menus.

rhollan, what program are you using for DVD TEXT? I am using titlewriter, but I would like to check out others. Are you able to get info on the 2nd line to show up on guide?

-mk

I'm Having problems with the player remembering all the titles I enter? Some will have a ? mark or be blank even after I enter them. It seems to forget. Also Im having problems playing some burned dvd's THat work fine in my stand alone player. I don't recall the error on the screen I'm at work right now. Anyone have any work arounds or suggestions to these problems?

I'm Having problems with the player remembering all the titles I enter? Some will have a ? mark or be blank even after I enter them. It seems to forget. Also Im having problems playing some burned dvd's THat work fine in my stand alone player. I don't recall the error on the screen I'm at work right now. Anyone have any work arounds or suggestions to these problems?

There is no fix or work around for these errors. Maybe file a class action lawsuit against Sony? I find it disgusting that this DVD player has all the same problems from last years model.

"Anyone have any work arounds or suggestions to these problems?"

Nope. I enjoy the player's formidable virtues and don't worry about it's faults and simply deal with them as they come.

So yeah, every once in awhile I have to reenter some information, it's no big deal.

Also Im having problems playing some burned dvd's THat work fine in my stand alone player. I don't recall the error on the screen I'm at work right now. Anyone have any work arounds or suggestions to these problems?

Try a different brand of blank DVD media. Sometimes a different brand seem to work better than others do.

Try a different brand of blank DVD media. Sometimes a different brand seem to work better than others do.

Verbatim is the best available locally. I have played lots of Verbatim -Rs, burnt on my Pio 640, in my 995, and all have played fine. WinHac, if you are using +R DVDs, you might try -Rs, if your burner will support them. The other obvious possibility is that the ones that won't play haven't been finalized, or perhaps recorded at a non-standard bit rate. I.E., if you recorded at the lowest bit rate, those might not play to well on other players.

Well I purchased 2 200 Disc binders, and a new DVD player. I bought a cheap LG to get me buy until I decide, or the market decides on Blu Ray vs HD-DVD. I thought I would miss the changer, but really I haven't. I had a bad habit of not labeling my DVD right away. I probably had nearly 65-70 discs that I had not put the info in for. Now I just flip through the folders.

It's really sad though I know have this DVD player with a fatal flaw. Anyone that had their players fixed for scratching know what they fixed? I thought about seeing if I could tell what was going on and see if I could fix it myself. I hate to throw this thing out.

BTW. the LG is not nearly as good at playback as the 995.

Well I purchased 2 200 Disc binders, and a new DVD player. I bought a cheap LG to get me buy until I decide, or the market decides on Blu Ray vs HD-DVD. I thought I would miss the changer, but really I haven't. I had a bad habit of not labeling my DVD right away. I probably had nearly 65-70 discs that I had not put the info in for. Now I just flip through the folders.

It's really sad though I know have this DVD player with a fatal flaw. Anyone that had their players fixed for scratching know what they fixed? I thought about seeing if I could tell what was going on and see if I could fix it myself. I hate to throw this thing out.

BTW. the LG is not nearly as good at playback as the 995.

Watch out or those binders may scratch more than any Changer ever would. I keep a bunch for my Backup's or Data Disks, but I would never put a Purchased DVD in one.

Ahhh, I've been putting my DVDs in wallets for years, never a problem.

Maybe it goes back to my using LPs, you know, being careful?

I purchased one of these bad boys recently, and could really use some help setting it up on my Harmony remote. (I've searched the thread but don't see my specific problem addressed.)

I have a Harmony 676. I've started typing in the DVD names in the Disc Explorer as none of my disk names are recognized by the CX995V. However, my Harmony doesn't have any functions for the Disc Explorer and I don't see how to add them. I know the learning function is available, but I don't know how well that will work since this isn't one single function, but several.

I also tried uploading the disc names into the Harmony. They appear when I press the Media key, but nothing I do will let me select and play a DVD. All I can do is view the titles.

I guess my preference would be to use the Disc Explorer, because I like the way it is organized and displayed better than the way the titles show up in the Harmony (even though that means having to type in a few hundred titles), but my main concern right now is just getting something to work where I can use my remote with this jukebox. I'd appreciate any advice! Thanks

I'm using the Harmony 659 with the CX995. It is working and accessing DVD's using the Media button. It was not very intuitive to set up. The biggest problem I have is the poor IR reception that this DVD changer has. If I don't point the remote straight at the IR port it won't change discs because it misses commands from the remote. I'm going to try an IR repeater/blaster and see if this solves the problem.

I found this on remotecentral but edited it to get it working on mine:

Assuming you already entered your DVD titles into the "add media" function,

1. on your logitech homepage under the "devices" section, under "DVD - Sony DVD (DVP-CX995V)" choose "more options".
2. click on "Advanced setup for this DVD"
3. check the box for "I want to turn off this device when it's not in use" and click next.
4. check the box for "One button on the remote for turning it both On and Off" and click next.
5. check the box for "I don't have the original remote, but I know the commands that are used: PowerToggle" and click next (i just did this out of laziness, you could also use your own remote)
6. click "next" on the page with the delay times
7. enter the number of discs your dvd player can hold: 400. click next.
8. check the box for "I use number keys to select a disc" and click next

ok here's where it gets odd:

9. for "What command do you use to START disc selection?", choose: ""My device needs more than one command to turn it on and off." Why they say "turn it on and off" i have no clue, but this is what is used to program it.
Now click next.
10. There should be multiple dropdown boxes now. For the first one, choose "stop", for the second box choose "display", for the second, choose "select". I had to add a "stop" command to get it working. If a DVD is playing and I don't issue a stop, the DVD menu display screen ended up staying on the screen after the selected DVD started playing. You may need to adjust these commands.
If there are not enough boxes choose "My device needs more than one command to turn it on and off." to add a third drop down box. Your commands will be as follows:
"Stop"
"Display
"Select"

Click next.
11. for "What command do you use to FINISH disc selection?", again choose: "My device needs more than one command to turn it on and off."
Click next.
12. For the first dropdown, pick "select", for the second, third AND forth, pick "display" (this is done to get rid of the display screen afterwards, I needed three "displays" to make it work)
Your commands will look like this:
"Select"
"Display"
"Display"
"Display"

Click next.
Then keep clicking next until you're out of that screen and back to the homepage.
Upload your changes to the remote, and presto, media function should work fine.

Thanks - I'll try that when I get home tonight. FYI, re the IR issue, I haven't really noticed it - probably because I'm using the "Hot Link Pro" since all of my components are in a cabinet behind wooden doors. Maybe this helps get around the weak IR sensor as well.
http://www.smarthome.com/8225p.html

Is anyone using the Harmony remote with the Sony Disc Navigator? If so, I'd be interested to know how you're doing it. I'd still prefer using the Navigator via my Harmony.

@sparky76, do you mean the folder explorer? I think thats the name of the button on the sony remote..

I am using my 880 to browse around.. not to set data for discs but to select discs and stuff. I mapped the guide button on my 880 to the Folder Browser function using the learn function.. the arrow keys work great in there for moving around.. and IIRC the channel buttons do a full screen seek in the list.

@sparky76, do you mean the folder explorer? I think thats the name of the button on the sony remote..

I am using my 880 to browse around.. not to set data for discs but to select discs and stuff. I mapped the guide button on my 880 to the Folder Browser function using the learn function.. the arrow keys work great in there for moving around.. and IIRC the channel buttons do a full screen seek in the list.

That is what I mean. I will have to try mapping that button. I was just concerned about having to map the navigation and selection functions as well and spending a lot of time and it still not working.

I'd use a keyboard to set up the data and don't mind using the Sony remote while doing that. I just want to be able to see the folder and discs so I can pick one and play it with the Harmony.

Yeah that isn't a problem, really you only need, at least that i've found so far, to map the Folder button ... I did it to the guide button and it seems to work okay.

Using the Explorer part is OK as long as the DVD player doesn't have a brain fart and erase all the data. Other users have reported it does this on occasion. You will need to re-enter all that data again. I'm going to label all my DVD's and see what happens. BTW you don't need to learn the command for the "disc explorer menu" onto the GUIDE button. Just go into the Harmony software and choose the DVD device settings button then choose "change the behaviour of buttons" all the DVD commands are available to map to any button on the remote on this screen. I haven't needed to learn any codes yet.

EDIT: BTW the "Disc Explorer" function is called "Folder" instead of "DiscExplorer" for some strange reason by the Harmony Software. So I mapped the "Folder" function to my GUIDE key on the Harmony.

Ahhh, I've been putting my DVDs in wallets for years, never a problem.
Maybe it goes back to my using LPs, you know, being careful?

I've put them in wallets and stacked them on 100 disc spindles and never had a problem.

-mk

Using the Explorer part is OK as long as the DVD player doesn't have a brain fart and erase all the data. Other users have reported it does this on occasion. You will need to re-enter all that data again. I'm going to label all my DVD's and see what happens. BTW you don't need to learn the command for the "disc explorer menu" onto the GUIDE button. Just go into the Harmony software and choose the DVD device settings button then choose "change the behaviour of buttons" all the DVD commands are available to map to any button on the remote on this screen. I haven't needed to learn any codes yet.

EDIT: BTW the "Disc Explorer" function is called "Folder" instead of "DiscExplorer" for some strange reason by the Harmony Software. So I mapped the "Folder" function to my GUIDE key on the Harmony.

I have read all the issues with losing titles in Disc Explorer. This is my 3rd Sony jukebox and have never lost a title either on a DVD or CD version.

But, I find it most convenient to simply make an excel file of all my disks with a sequential number coinciding to the slot number. Three columns with Slot, Title, Genre. Easy to sort and select a movie without worrying about the player. Just select the number whether you have titles available or not.

As to the Harmony remote, just set up an activity called "Watch a movie". There is such an activity on the Harmony. Set up a custom label called "Folder" and map it to the DVD activity called "Folder". The custom label appears in the lcd of the remote. Select "folder", disc explorer comes up on the screen. Select the slot number and enjoy.

I have read all the issues with losing titles in Disc Explorer. This is my 3rd Sony jukebox and have never lost a title either on a DVD or CD version.

But, I find it most convenient to simply make an excel file of all my disks with a sequential number coinciding to the slot number. Three columns with Slot, Title, Genre. Easy to sort and select a movie without worrying about the player. Just select the number whether you have titles available or not.

As to the Harmony remote, just set up an activity called "Watch a movie". There is such an activity on the Harmony. Set up a custom label called "Folder" and map it to the DVD activity called "Folder". The custom label appears in the lcd of the remote. Select "folder", disc explorer comes up on the screen. Select the slot number and enjoy.

Good to hear you've never had the CX995 do a brain fart. I am using DVD Profiler to catalogue my discs and print out a coffee table listing. So I have three ways to access the movies, I can look it up in the book, use the FOLDER button on the remote to access the on screen browser or use the MEDIA button to choose the title from the LCD screen directly on the remote. It's pretty slick.

Anyone else having an issue with the DVP-CX995 not responding to IR commands from the Sony remote or the Harmony remote?

My CX995 is in the front, right corner of the room facing the left wall. I sit about 11 feet away in the center of the room and the DVD changer will not respond to IR commands from this position. I have to stretch my arm, point it directly at the DVD player and be a maximum of 6 feet away or it won't respond. All my other equipment works flawlessly and I can point the remote in almost any direction without trouble. Only the CX995 refuses to work this way.

I'm thinking about exchanging it for another unit because I've never owned a peice of equipment with such bad IR reception. Any others using the remote off-axis like me? In the mean time I've had to set up an IR repeater to be able to control the CX995.

Question:

Say you have both the 6 channel analog audio output and the toslink digital audio output connected to your receiver:

When playing a SACD will the player output a signal through both outputs (downconverted to stereo for output via toslink), or ONLY the 6 channel analog output?

Thank you for any response!!

Anyone else having an issue with the DVP-CX995 not responding to IR commands from the Sony remote or the Harmony remote?


Even though I don't own DVP-CX995V, I do have two DVP-CX985V changers which are approximately 9-11 feet away from where I sit. I'm using a Philips ProntoPro TSU7000 remote to control my home theater. I can "boom-a-rang" all of my equipment except for my two Sonys, I have to keep the remote pointed directly at the changers in order for them to receive the IR signals.

I hope this helps you in finding a answer to your question.

Even though I don't own DVP-CX995V, I do have two DVP-CX985V changers which are approximately 9-11 feet away from where I sit. I'm using a Philips ProntoPro TSU7000 remote to control my home theater. I can "boom-a-rang" all of my equipment except for my two Sonys, I have to keep the remote pointed directly at the changers in order for them to receive the IR signals.

I hope this helps you in finding a answer to your question.

By "boom-a-rang" do you mean, being able to point the remote in any direction and bouce the IR signal to the equipment? If so then it appears the all the Sony changers suck big time in the IR reception department. Thanks for verifying that.

Question:

Say you have both the 6 channel analog audio output and the toslink digital audio output connected to your receiver:

When playing a SACD will the player output a signal through both outputs (downconverted to stereo for output via toslink), or ONLY the 6 channel analog output?

Thank you for any response!!

Hmm....would have thought a bunch of people would know this right off the bat?

I assume the manual is ambiguous. I read through it but cannot answer your question. I do not own any SACD to try it.

BTW did you ever choose a color for your room? I recommended you consider the Ralph Lauren "Burnt Umber" color. Help with Decor (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=785785)

I was not able to get SACD to play back over HDMI.. I have not tried it over optical or the analog outputs.. I just switched to the PS3 to playback SACD since it does push the audio over the HDMI connection

I assume the manual is ambiguous. I read through it but cannot answer your question. I do not own any SACD to try it.

BTW did you ever choose a color for your room? I recommended you consider the Ralph Lauren "Burnt Umber" color. Help with Decor (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=785785)

Todd....I did choose and I owe it to you because you led me in the right direction. I had never heard of Raulph Lauren paints until you posted. I chose one of the colors from the Island Brights category (Mesa Sunrise). I am awaiting the sample in the mail.

Here's a question: I have the older CX850D 200-disc changer hooked up to my receiver via component, which passes the signal to my JVC 1080p set for upconversion and display. I'm thinking of getting the CX995V for the increased capacity (my changer is full), 1080i conversion and HDMI. However, it looks like Sony still has the same problems with detecting DVD titles that my own 5+ year old changer has!!

Is there any other DVD megachanger with HDMI or 1080i upconversion that can actually read DVD title info and doesn't cost more than $500?

Highly unlikely.

Is there any other DVD megachanger with HDMI or 1080i upconversion that can actually read DVD title info and doesn't cost more than $500?


No, there is nothing else in a HDMI megachanger at any price.

I was not able to get SACD to play back over HDMI.. I have not tried it over optical or the analog outputs.. I just switched to the PS3 to playback SACD since it does push the audio over the HDMI connection

The multi-channel of SACD will not playback over HDMI, you must use the multi-channel outs from the player, to your A/V receiver. But, you should get digital audio over HDMI.

Question:

Say you have both the 6 channel analog audio output and the toslink digital audio output connected to your receiver:

When playing a SACD will the player output a signal through both outputs (downconverted to stereo for output via toslink), or ONLY the 6 channel analog output?

Thank you for any response!!

Yes, I output both to my Denon receiver, and have to select which I listen to on it.

Anyone else having an issue with the DVP-CX995 not responding to IR commands from the Sony remote or the Harmony remote?

My CX995 is in the front, right corner of the room facing the left wall. I sit about 11 feet away in the center of the room and the DVD changer will not respond to IR commands from this position. I have to stretch my arm, point it directly at the DVD player and be a maximum of 6 feet away or it won't respond. All my other equipment works flawlessly and I can point the remote in almost any direction without trouble. Only the CX995 refuses to work this way.

I'm thinking about exchanging it for another unit because I've never owned a peice of equipment with such bad IR reception. Any others using the remote off-axis like me? In the mean time I've had to set up an IR repeater to be able to control the CX995.

I am off-axis, by about 50 degrees or more. And, my 995 is at about the 6 ft. level, way above seating height. I had no trouble with it receiving IR commands, until recently, when I had to point it directly, as you said. I changed my batteries, and now, now problems.

i too am having problems with the fact that i bought the harmony to make my system "in-law / babysitter friendly". i bought the disc storage to keep the discs away from the kids and to eliminate a wall of movies (small collection compared to some of you - but i have weeded out 100 or so titles over the years).

to label the remote is useless... have to abbreviate most titles. the disc explorer is way too tedious to flip through 200 movies. a coffee table book helps find the discs, but then the user has to know how to enter a disc number. sure you could get up and spin the dial, but isn't part of having a changer to not have to get up?

my solution. i labeled the harmony media 1 to 400. i find the slot # on the coffee table book and press that button. i have set the commands to clear the screen and i have a button labeled "clear display" just in case things go wrong.

i could fix this IF harmony would let me program macros. i would set a macro under the "watch a dvd" . i would label it "enter disc number" which would be display, rightdirection. then i would make the enter button actually enter,display,display.

it would be so much easier if sony (the company that makes PS3, some of the best TVs on the market, and great computers) would actually put a decent explorer that could be accessed with a direct number input.

maybe on the blue ray changer...

Just numbering the discs 1 to 400 is a good idea. I haven't tried it but I think it would be much cleaner looking than truncated titles.

Alternatively if you have money to burn you can buy a MX-3000 (http://www.universalremote.com/product_detail.php?model=34)

And use DVD Profiler (http://www.intervocative.com/Products.aspx) to create your media list then export it to the MX-3000 with DMX-3000 (http://triplebsoftware.com/DMX-3000/index.htm)
to the remote.

Here's a thread on RemoteCentral talking abou it: MX-3000 Thread (http://www.remotecentral.com/cgi-bin/mboard/rc-master/thread.cgi?5802)

Has anyone been able to play mp3's stored on a DVD with the 995V? The Sonystyle web site under features state that it is supported, but the manual doesn't mention it being supported. I have tried it and it failed.

My experience with this DVD player is MP3s work on CDs, but not DVDs.

As per suggestions noted above, I tried 'numbering discs 1-400' trick and it worked!. I can now select a dvd using just the number of the disc directly from the remote (Harmony 659) and my disc report from dvd profiler. Thanks to all.

Is anyone here using the Sony DVP-CX995V with the Monoprice 5x1 HDMI Switch (Rev 2.1)?

I've not been able to get my 995V working with this switch. The blue HDMI light doesn't even come on. My PS3 works fine (through Port 5 only though), but the 995V doesn't work in any port. It does work connected directly to my Sony TV. I've tried 3 different brands of HDMI cable too.. no joy.

no but i have this sima...
http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4102161

and you too can have it in just one business day ...Yes they are that quick

of course it leaves you 2 hdmi short though ;)

[QUOTE=newsposter]no but i have this sima...
http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4102161


Newsposter, I was looking at that Monoprice switcher as well and was looking at the thread on it, then I notice the post above yours that this switch didn't work? So this Sima switch will work with the Sony DVD-CX995V and upscale DVD's? I have to connect via DVI to my TV which is a CRT.

I have 2 HDtivos and the sony hooked up since Christmas with the sima. Freed up input 2 on Tv for my panny E80's component.

i'm not a 'phile' enough to evaluate picture quality but can say the switcher for sure works with the Sony and my hitachi CRT RPTV

you said you have dvi. This sima is hdmi and all my connections are hdmi....just wanted to be clear.

It works for me, Sony DVP-CX995V + Monoprice 5x1 HDMI. Also using Sammy HDTV Tuner w/HDMI out, LG HDMI out single disc DVD, and PC via DVI to HDMI adapter. HDMI Cables and adapter from Knukonceptz.com, and Mitsu HD1000U for display.

Is anyone here using the Sony DVP-CX995V with the Monoprice 5x1 HDMI Switch (Rev 2.1)?

I've not been able to get my 995V working with this switch. The blue HDMI light doesn't even come on. My PS3 works fine (through Port 5 only though), but the 995V doesn't work in any port. It does work connected directly to my Sony TV. I've tried 3 different brands of HDMI cable too.. no joy.

Is anyone here using the Sony DVP-CX995V with the Monoprice 5x1 HDMI Switch (Rev 2.1)?

I've not been able to get my 995V working with this switch. The blue HDMI light doesn't even come on. My PS3 works fine (through Port 5 only though), but the 995V doesn't work in any port. It does work connected directly to my Sony TV. I've tried 3 different brands of HDMI cable too.. no joy.

My 995V works with the Monoprice 5x1 to a Toshiba TV. Really have not had any issues with the switch and the Sony DVP and DTivo HR10.

I have one 995V player and a previous 400 disk progressive scan player. The older one gave up on me and I am getting it exchanged for a new one under the PSP plan through best buy. I saw in the computer there that this model is deleted and almost out of stock. So I was considering waiting for the new one. Anyone know if they are making a new one? Anyone hear what sony is replacing it with? New model with better scaler? Faster processor? Better folder design? Any insider news would be welcome. Thanks.

..... I saw in the computer there [ed: best buy] that this model is deleted and almost out of stock. ....

That's interesting. The Fry's here used to have about 8 units that sat on the shelf for several months. Then they all disappeared at the same time. I'm sure they didn't sell all of them in such a short time, so I assume they returned them as unsold stock.

We probably won't know if there's a new model until the trade shows in September.

.

I can't believe it. After loading all my movies, 100+ and typing in 90% of them, the IR stop working. Change the battery in the original remote and used the Harmony 880. I read earlier someone with the same problem, where the IR died completely. I maybe used this player 10 times at most, since I have been watching mainly HD-DVD's. I agree on Sony quality being piss poor lately. I have to seriously consider not buying anything Sony until they get their act together.

Did you have to change any of the settings on the 995 to make it work? are there any settings to change on the 5x1 that I'm missing?

Right now I'm looking at the config of my 995 via. the S-Video cable. I have TV TYPE set to 16:9 (4:3 changed nothing). I've tried setting HDMI RESOLUTION to all possible options (AUTO, 1920x1080i, 1280x720p, 720x480p) and I get no picture or sound via. the HDMI switch. The really frustrating thing though is my TV will show it's getting a 1080i 16:9 signal when I hit the 'Display' button on the TV remote.. I just can't see it.

Also, at no time does the HDMI light on the 995 come on when going via. the 5x1 HDMI switch. When directly connected it comes on, everything works perfectly.

Those of you that use DVD Profiler, is it possible to get slot number to print on the report? I have loaded all my DVD's to Profiler, and would like a report with basic information about the DVD including the picture and be able to show the slot number so I can simply access it from the remote through explorer. I assume there must be someone who has done a custom report to do this.

Thanks.

Those of you that use DVD Profiler, is it possible to get slot number to print on the report? I have loaded all my DVD's to Profiler, and would like a report with basic information about the DVD including the picture and be able to show the slot number so I can simply access it from the remote through explorer. I assume there must be someone who has done a custom report to do this.



Look here for some optional report forms that you can D/L that will also include slot numbers. Type in "slot number" as the item to search for, and it will show all the reports that include slot numbers, which will amount to 5 of them. (Actually it looks it's really only 3. As one looks like it's repeated 3 times) Out of those pick either "Coffee Table Book II (w/Chick-Flick Alert) (v 2.0)" or "Megachanger Index 10x3 (v 1.1)", both say that they are designed for use with multi-disc megachangers.

http://www.intervocative.com/Downloads.aspx?display=reports&catid=3&sortby=1

Is anyone here using the Sony DVP-CX995V with the Monoprice 5x1 HDMI Switch (Rev 2.1)?

I've not been able to get my 995V working with this switch. The blue HDMI light doesn't even come on. My PS3 works fine (through Port 5 only though), but the 995V doesn't work in any port. It does work connected directly to my Sony TV. I've tried 3 different brands of HDMI cable too.. no joy.

I have the same situation. I get the impression its the Sony DVP to Sony TV that the Monoprice does not handle. My SA8300 HD cable box works fine through the switch. If anyone knows of a switch that has been tested and works for Sony to Sony please let us know. By the way, I use a Monoprice 50 ' 24awg HDMI cable and it works fine without the switch.

There is a Sony Dealer Line Show in late February / early March each year. That's the time that Sony announces their new lineup to the dealers, and usually includes DVD players. If there is a new model planned, we should hear about it then.

Sean

There's this article: http://www.cepro.com/products/press/16914.html
posted over at CEpro as well as another article on another cheaper BluRay player.

Looks like there will be a new Vaio XL3 system. The old Vaio XL systems included a 200 disk carousel. But, this one sounds like it just has a single disk BluRay drive.

The other two new units are also single disk BluRay, so it sounds like there won't be any new big carousels this year.

Hi Guys,

Long time reader, I accidentally broke the HDMI port on my DVP-CX995V Sony 400 DVD changer when moving cable connected to my plasma. I yanked the cable, when I tried to connect it back, I noticed it broke and i pulled the plastic pieces out. I made sure no pins are touching, so right now I'm running through the component output.

My question is: Can I replace just the HDMI connector or do I need to replace the entire video board? Or am I out of luck?

Thanks for your assistance.

And here's the info, still hot from the presses:

http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9691816-1.html?tag=blog.1

I don't see anything in there yet about the 2007 DVD player line up, though -- perhaps in a few days?

Sean

Hi Guys,

Long time reader, I accidentally broke the HDMI port on my DVP-CX995V Sony 400 DVD changer when moving cable connected to my plasma. I yanked the cable, when I tried to connect it back, I noticed it broke and i pulled the plastic pieces out. I made sure no pins are touching, so right now I'm running through the component output.

My question is: Can I replace just the HDMI connector or do I need to replace the entire video board? Or am I out of luck?

Thanks for your assistance.


It depends on what actually all got broken in the process.
If it's just the connector itself and nothing else, it looks like a new one is just a bit under $15, plus whatever the S&H costs are.

You can get it from either Sony parts, or at partstore.com for the same price of $14.61 The part number is # 181808641

http://servicesales.sel.sony.com/web/productSearch.do

http://www.partstore.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductSKU=8371628&ProductType=PART&ModelID=538725

No, there is nothing else in a HDMI megachanger at any price.


Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't Sony the only changer on the market that upconverts at any price. If others exist please tell me who makes it.

Thanks,

Michael

Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't Sony the only changer on the market that upconverts at any price. If others exist please tell me who makes it.



There is no other ones in a megachanger.
And other than the mention of HDMI before, that also is pretty much what I said the first time when I responded to the original question about it.

This post is to help anyone else now or in the future (when this post is found by search engines).

After lots of pain trying to back up and burn DVDs I discovered that DVDs backed up using software ShrinkTo5 or DVD neXt COPY would not play on the Sony DVP-CX995V (but would play on many other DVD players, including a Sony standalone I have).

The software combination that has worked every time for me is:
* RipIt4Me to do the ripping
* DVD Rebuilder to do the re-encoding/shrinking.

Using that software combo worked for me on all types of media DVD-R or DVD+R I tried.

This post is to help anyone else now or in the future (when this post is found by search engines).

After lots of pain trying to back up and burn DVDs I discovered that DVDs backed up using software ShrinkTo5 or DVD neXt COPY would not play on the Sony DVP-CX995V (but would play on many other DVD players, including a Sony standalone I have).

The software combination that has worked every time for me is:
* RipIt4Me to do the ripping
* DVD Rebuilder to do the re-encoding/shrinking.

Using that software combo worked for me on all types of media DVD-R or DVD+R I tried.

A few more details. I used the Pro version of DVD Rebuilder and had it output a ISO file. I would burn the ISO file with ImgBurn. I used Taiyo Yuden 8X DVD+R and 16X DVD-R media which is widely recongized as the best media, however other "lesser" media worked fine as well.

I just transferred my 600DVD collection from two 875s to three 995Vs. I loaded each player with a different general genre of disk (comedy-family, drama, and action) to ease the search to support my movie mood. I cataloged each into an excel spreadsheet by player and updated DVD Profiler. I'll ultimately get my MX3000 programmed using output from the DVD Profiler and DMX3000 (anyone with a similar setup willing to share their .rcc file?).

When I did a Load action on the comedy player, the player turned off completely after reading the "Stranger Than Fiction" DVD. Finding this odd even for a Sony, I tried to play it with the same result, the player "reads" the disk and shuts down. I get the same results when I insert the disk into each of the other players. The disk played perfectly on two different laptops with PowerDVD and on my el cheapo Sanyo multi-player. Anyone have this movie playing on their 995?

I only get a green screen with either going thru a Gefen 4x1 HDMI switcher or a direct connect to my Fujitsu P50 XHA40US PDP. Any ideas? Thanks.

Jim

Sorry didn't read through all 53 pages.

I currently have Sony DVD player, I just added a CX995V. Commands from the DVD player are working on the 995 as well...

Anyway to switch remote codes?

How do you guys control multiple 995's?

Thx in advance

Sorry didn't read through all 53 pages.

I currently have Sony DVD player, I just added a CX995V. Commands from the DVD player are working on the 995 as well...

Anyway to switch remote codes?

How do you guys control multiple 995's?


Go to page 15 of your owners manual for the start of instructions on setting up the remote. And then on page 16 it shows you how to set both a small switch inside the remotes battery compartment, and also in the menu of the DVD changer itself. To any one of three different available settings. This is how you can set them up to be able to use up to three changers with one system. And in your case, to just use it with another Sony DVD player. You will probably want to set both the remote and your changer, to #2 or #3. Because #1 is the default setting, and unfortunately it also looks like it is the same as what you other player is.

After reading most of the info I could find on the net and especially this forum, I decided to take the plunge on the 995. Unlike many here, I don't have hundreds of DVDs and CDs, but the perceived value of this mega-changer is in the realization that I have BOUGHT hundreds and they have been mis-laid or damaged because I haven't been a diligent enough steward over them. The thinking is that *if only I HAD* had one o' these machines, I WOULD currently have four hundred movies! So, here I am beginning the process of loading what I have and learning the quirks of Disc Explorer. So far, I really like this machine and the info I've found in this thread has eliminated surprises for me. This is probably the most-informed AV purchase I've ever made!
I didn't do nearly so well on picking out a fancy universal remote, though!
Earlier some one nominated a Logitech website for worst honors, but I'd have to say that Sony has that win sewn up with the RM-AX4000 support. What a potentially-capable-design, hobbled-at-its-software-knees!
Well, I'm probably going to end up with a Harmony unless I can find a fire-sale on a Pronto. Thanks to all for this thread and keep it up! I'll contribute when I find a way to be useful! I still havent read EVERY page of this thread.

Sammy tx-s2779HDTVCRT
ONKYO tx-sr674
Sony DVP-cx995V
DishDVR 622
Pana DMR-E80H

Masstch

When I did a Load action on the comedy player, the player turned off completely after reading the "Stranger Than Fiction" DVD. Finding this odd even for a Sony, I tried to play it with the same result, the player "reads" the disk and shuts down. I get the same results when I insert the disk into each of the other players. The disk played perfectly on two different laptops with PowerDVD and on my el cheapo Sanyo multi-player. Anyone have this movie playing on their 995?

I have played back several hundred DVDs, mostly -R, and a few +R, from many different sources, and have had this happen about 6 or 8 times. I have not been able to find any pattern in these auto-offs. They have all played in at least one of my other three DVD players, and I have made bit-for-bit copies of a few of the auto-offs, and had the copy play in the Sony. So, unless you, or a friend, can scan it in a computer, using the appropriate software, and find the flaw, I am clueless as to why it happens. When it does, just hit the open button on the machine, and eject the disc.

Ha! Sadly I've found that you are quite right -- these changers tend to encourage rapid DVD collection growth. I originally bought two of them around November of last year, and now I'm already planning to buy a third.

I really thought they would update them this year, if only to fix the autostart bug in the firmware, but it is increasingly looking like that isn't going to happen. I think there just isn't enough money to be made anymore in the standard DVD player market to make it worth their while.

Too bad, as it wouldn't cost them much to fix that bug. On the other hand, at $300 bucks each, these players are a screaming bargain. Not necessarily a bad tradeoff!

Sean

When I originally decided to purchase the Sony DVP CX 995V I remember reading that it plays double-sided DVD's but the manual does not explain how to play a "reverse side".

Anybody figure this one out? Thanks

When I originally decided to purchase the Sony DVP CX 995V I remember reading that it plays double-sided DVD's but the manual does not explain how to play a "reverse side".

Anybody figure this one out? Thanks

I think the only way to do it on the newer models (995/985) is to eject the disc and flip it over yourself. I haven't found a way to do it either. I do know that on my older 870 there is a button on the remote that you push and it will flip the disc for you. It's not so much of an issue for me, since I think I only have one disc (Arrival I and II) that are double sided.

Hi -

I read somewhere in this thread (I think) about some one adding a bunch of delays then the "Folder" button in theri activity list. It stops the autoplay by bringing up the explorer window.

My buttons are programed just fine, but I can seem to get the number of seconds for the delay right. I counted and it is about 16 secs before the unit responds to the folder command which interrupts the autoplay.

My choices in the Harmony software are for 1sec, 5sec, 10secs. I tried adding multiple entries ie, 10sec & 5sec prior to the Folder command but I can't seem to get it right.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

AJ

There is no fix or work around for these errors. Maybe file a class action lawsuit against Sony? I find it disgusting that this DVD player has all the same problems from last years model.What's even WORSE IMO is that when you call Sony Support on the issue they continue to say "We do not have reports of this memory loss issue on the 995 model" !!

Come on people dont just settle for substandard Sony equipment - CALL Sony CS and lets get this issue finally rectified

WOT

I was using the Folder trick for a while, and had it wait about 25 seconds. Then I had to wait some more time (maybe 10 seconds) for the listing to come up before I had it press Return to leave. Overall, it was a pretty big time waster.

I recently took that out because the first thing I always do is select a disc, and I realized I could do that with a disc playing. So, now I just wait about 25 seconds for it to start up, then select a new disc (with Display, Enter, disc number, Enter). It stops playing the current one and goes to the new disc. Problem solved, and it takes less time than the Folder workaround.

For the person trying to flip the disc: Some of the older players did this, but not the 995. The best way to handle it is to use a computer to burn a separate copy of the reverse side of the disc, then put the copy in the player along with the original.

Sean

I was using the Folder trick for a while, and had it wait about 25 seconds. Then I had to wait some more time (maybe 10 seconds) for the listing to come up before I had it press Return to leave. Overall, it was a pretty big time waster.

Sean

Thanks Sean,

Based on your response, I assume you can place multiple 10 sec entries in the Harmony Config?

Thanks

AJ

Other auto start work-arounds:
Put in a blank recordable disc, and always stop it on that disc. Then, it reads the blank quickly, and lets you take control right away. This also works with photo CDs.

What I usually do is hit the "Open" button on the front panel (with the player off,) then use the dial to select the DVD I want to play by number, then push the dial in, and it cues up the disc immediately.

You can sort of combine those procedures, if you forget to leave the blank DVD cued up. Just cue it up by number, sit down, and control the player as you like.

Other auto start work-arounds:
Put in a blank recordable disc, and always stop it on that disc. Then, it reads the blank quickly, and lets you take control right away. This also works with photo CDs.

What I usually do is hit the "Open" button on the front panel (with the player off,) then use the dial to select the DVD I want to play by number, then push the dial in, and it cues up the disc immediately.

You can sort of combine those procedures, if you forget to leave the blank DVD cued up. Just cue it up by number, sit down, and control the player as you like.

Thanks for your responses. I did get the timing correct with the Folder command. It took 22secs to work correctly.

I do like your solution, but I am thinking about the wife and kids watching movies during the day and not stopping on the right disc before power up. It may be much faster, but simpler is better in my house :) Telling them just keep the remote pointed an extra 20secs will do the trick.

Thanks!

When I did a Load action on the comedy player, the player turned off completely after reading the "Stranger Than Fiction" DVD. Finding this odd even for a Sony, I tried to play it with the same result, the player "reads" the disk and shuts down. I get the same results when I insert the disk into each of the other players. The disk played perfectly on two different laptops with PowerDVD and on my el cheapo Sanyo multi-player. Anyone have this movie playing on their 995?

I too see the same problem with "Stranger than Fiction" DVD that I rented from Blockbuster. CX995V powers itself off while reading the DVD. Strange! I recently bought this CX995V in Amazon. I loaded 50 or so DVDs both original and copied (DVD+/-R Single and DL) and I don't have any issue with them including other rental DVDs.

Could this be a problem with the DVD copyright/region code or reading some sequence of codes from DVD makes the player to interpret them as power-off.

Could this be a problem with the DVD copyright/region code or reading some sequence of codes from DVD makes the player to interpret them as power-off.

It can't be a copyright/region code thing, since it has happened to me with several -R discs that were not copy protected. I have had the 995 refuse to play several region 0 discs, but it did not shut itself off, it just said "Cannot Play." I bet there is something odd in the code, but I have not the knowledge to check for what it might be.

What's even WORSE IMO is that when you call Sony Support on the issue they continue to say "We do not have reports of this memory loss issue on the 995 model" !!

Come on people dont just settle for substandard Sony equipment - CALL Sony CS and lets get this issue finally rectified

WOT


I have my theory on this but won't go into it too deeply, someone in this thread gave a good tip that has served me well with 2 of the 995's, I don't really think there is much of a memory loss problem

DO NOT use the load feature, go thru all your discs and physically hit play on them and skip around a few chapters

when I first got my 995's I used load, labeled everything, came back a few days later and most titles were gone, :mad: I then tried the tip of inserting all my discs and forgetting the load function, I went thru every disc and played them skipping thru a few chapters, labeled and months later, all memory is 100% perfect

I can say without a doubt, do NOT use the Load function, it doesn't read the disc correctly and when you go to play the actual movie itself it reads it and thinks you have inserted a different new disc, thus clearing the label ;)

-Gary

...Telling them just keep the remote pointed an extra 20secs will do the trick.


This is where an RF remote does the trick for you.

JayMan

*sorry* nevermind

I have just purchased the Sony DVP-CX995V changer a week ago. I have already replaced my unit with a brand new second player and still same issues.

When playing SACDs, I am experiencing audio dropouts, randomly throughout a SACD and throughout my collection of little over 20 SACDs.

I’ve called Sony and they offered another replacement but without any guaranties that my issues will go away. Sony did not acknowledge any known problems with this model when playing SACDs. However, I have seen several other posts on the same topic.

Overall, I am disappointed with the changer and will be returning the one I owe back to the store.

SACD playback is outputted via the analog outputs only. There is no SACD playback over the HDMI which indicates to me that the HDMI interface is at version 1.1. No bass management options at all, except a spot for enabling a subwoofer.

A SACD player without HDMI 1.2 for digital output? Is that a joke?

I am not sure what SONY was thinking when putting this unit on the market, that no one will attempt playing SACDs on it?

In my opinion, this unit definitely does not meet specs to be a SACD player.

Garry M., I can give a partial confirmation of your theory. I would say that less than 20% of my discs loaded info, I had to type in the info for the rest. I have only lost info for a few discs, and they have all been discs that would load/display info on their own, but the 995 failed to recognize them when I selected them later. So, I had to eject them, replace them, and then they would play, and load info.

I’ve called Sony and they offered another replacement but without any guaranties that my issues will go away. Sony did not acknowledge any known problems with this model when playing SACDs. However, I have seen several other posts on the same topic.

I wish I got a dollar for every time Sony said those words, I could retire. :)

I too see the same problem with "Stranger than Fiction" DVD that I rented from Blockbuster. CX995V powers itself off while reading the DVD. Strange! I recently bought this CX995V in Amazon. I loaded 50 or so DVDs both original and copied (DVD+/-R Single and DL) and I don't have any issue with them including other rental DVDs.

Could this be a problem with the DVD copyright/region code or reading some sequence of codes from DVD makes the player to interpret them as power-off.

Since my original post, I made a backup of "Stranger Than Fiction" using RIPIT4ME, DVD Decrypter, and DVD Shrink. The backup works fine. I believe that Sony's enhanced copy protection code and the microcode in the 995v may not always play well together. It's probably a timing issue which may affect some 995v's but not others due to component tolerance differences. Anyway, it's fixed for me.

As for direct access to disks via the remote, I am programming my MX-3000 using DVD Profiler and DMX-3000 to access each DVD directly. I found that the following sequence works for me with the remote slider in the DVD position:

display - enter - number - enter - display

GB in Plano

I own two 995's and I've only lost information on the 1st disc. I have a planned power outage for 8 hours next week and I'm worried I might lose the information?

If I hook up a 1500 watt UPS to the players do you think this is a good idea (just to retain memory) or would the players be ok for a prolonged outage. Any ideas?

I own two 995's and I've only lost information on the 1st disc. I have a planned power outage for 8 hours next week and I'm worried I might lose the information?

If I hook up a 1500 watt UPS to the players do you think this is a good idea (just to retain memory) or would the players be ok for a prolonged outage. Any ideas?

After reading numerous messages regarding the Disc Explorer losing its information, I honestly think there's nothing you can do to prevent this issue from occurring or should I say reoccurring in some cases (ouch!). It's a bug, plain and simple.

Alas, it saddens me that Sony won't even acknowledge that there is a problem. :(

I wish you good luck but I would strongly suggest having backup plan (spread sheet, software e.g. DVD Profiler, etc.) in place in case that bug rears its ugly head.

Personally, I didn't even bother with the Disc Explorer feature, instead I opted to to go with a programmable remote control to access my DVD collection. :)

I just transferred my 600DVD collection from two 875s to three 995Vs. I loaded each player with a different general genre of disk (comedy-family, drama, and action) to ease the search to support my movie mood. I cataloged each into an excel spreadsheet by player and updated DVD Profiler. I'll ultimately get my MX3000 programmed using output from the DVD Profiler and DMX3000 (anyone with a similar setup willing to share their .rcc file?).

When I did a Load action on the comedy player, the player turned off completely after reading the "Stranger Than Fiction" DVD. Finding this odd even for a Sony, I tried to play it with the same result, the player "reads" the disk and shuts down. I get the same results when I insert the disk into each of the other players. The disk played perfectly on two different laptops with PowerDVD and on my el cheapo Sanyo multi-player. Anyone have this movie playing on their 995?

I encountered this same problem last night. "Stranger than Fiction" would load, read, then shut down the DVD player. The only thing it did was display a screen shot of the DVD while it was trying to read the disc. Another case of overzealous copy protection. Ironically this is a Columbia Tri-Star Sony DVD. Good thing it was just a rental or I would have to resort to making a backup copy. I had to pull out my 10 year old Panasonic DVD player to watch this movie.

This is terrible.I bought this player so i could play all my TV show DVDs such as Star Trek 24 etc.You can program CDs but not DVDs?

Why would SONY do this?

I wanted to watch DVDs in order.


This is fukin STUPID!!!

Mungrin, not sure if i understand your issue. You can, indeed, program the titles/artists/genre for DVDs. The only problem I've run into is if you have a DVD which has a title encoded that the player reads, you can't change that title. The work around (if for instance, your TV disks all had "24" as a title you can't change that, but you COULD edit the artist entry to say "24 episode 18" and you could then sort by artist. Clunky, yes, but it will work. However, if your DVDs don't load any title info (most don't) you can certainly enter the title for them.

Mungrin, not sure if i understand your issue. You can, indeed, program the titles/artists/genre for DVDs. The only problem I've run into is if you have a DVD which has a title encoded that the player reads, you can't change that title. The work around (if for instance, your TV disks all had "24" as a title you can't change that, but you COULD edit the artist entry to say "24 episode 18" and you could then sort by artist. Clunky, yes, but it will work. However, if your DVDs don't load any title info (most don't) you can certainly enter the title for them.
I dont know what you are talking about.You CANNOT program DVDs.ONly CDS.I tihnk you are talking about labeling or something else.

Read the insructions on setting up a program,that means playing certain discs in an order of your choice.You can do that with CDs but not with DVDS.

I dont care about labeling,i wanted to make a program so i could watch certain DVDs in order which can be done in other players but not with the 995.


Like i said,

FUKIN STUPID!


SONY SUCKS

Well I guess since you just bought it, you should return it if possible for something less fukin stupid. Not sure what the problem is with you using a remote to select what disc you want to watch, but to each his own I guess.

As a side note, before I purchase any new gear for my setup, I usually download the owner's manual (usually available from the manufacturer in a PDF format) and read it BEFORE I buy something, just to make sure it does what I need it to do.

I didnt think SONY was this dumb as the previous player had this feature but the 995 does not.Guess im the only whos upset that you cant program DVDs

I own two 995's and I've only lost information on the 1st disc. I have a planned power outage for 8 hours next week and I'm worried I might lose the information?

If I hook up a 1500 watt UPS to the players do you think this is a good idea (just to retain memory) or would the players be ok for a prolonged outage. Any ideas?

I survived the 8 hour power outage and I didn't use a UPS. All information was there in the explorer.

I love these 995's and recommened it. Also I've never used the load feature for those who say this may be the culprit.

Well, you're apparently the only one who is significantly upset about this feature. I really am having a hard time trying to understand the usefulness of this programming. I can understand setting up multiple CDs to play so as to provide 'background music' while you party or do other things while listening. With movies, though, it would seem not as useful since you don't view movies in the same passive way...you typically are *watching* the movie and selecting the next movie to watch would seem ermmmm...simple. Why would it be helpful to have the next movie cued-up? Actually, I guess it would maybe be useful for the little kids movies(?) Not bashing/flaming, I seriously don't "get it" about this feature.

Well, you're apparently the only one who is significantly upset about this feature. I really am having a hard time trying to understand the usefulness of this programming. I can understand setting up multiple CDs to play so as to provide 'background music' while you party or do other things while listening. With movies, though, it would seem not as useful since you don't view movies in the same passive way...you typically are *watching* the movie and selecting the next movie to watch would seem ermmmm...simple. Why would it be helpful to have the next movie cued-up? Actually, I guess it would maybe be useful for the little kids movies(?) Not bashing/flaming, I seriously don't "get it" about this feature.
I own many TV show DVDs where after the episode ends it brings to a menu that u must exit to another menu and then select the next episode to way then go to another menu and then press play.My friend has a player that he creates a program where he can select in what order to watch.Another example.When i watch a Star Trek DVD,it takes a while for the show to actually start.It has a very long disclaimer and long intro before each DVD starts and in program mode it is bypassed,it just goes startight into the episode.I mean Imagine being alble to watch a SImpsons Marathon without interuption,having to go to menus and such or watching the entire Lord of the Rings Trilogy without all the stuff in between.I hope im making sense to you.Im just upset that this player cant do that and the model before it could.

With the 995
You can do it with CDs but not DVDS

I dont get it.

To get a better idea of what im saying,try watching some TV episode DVDs in shuffle mode,you will see it goes right to the next episode,no intros,menus or dislaimers and same same thing with movies.

I own many TV show DVDs where after the episode ends it brings to a menu that u must exit to another menu and then select the next episode to way then go to another menu and then press play.My friend has a player that he creates a program where he can select in what order to watch.Another example.When i watch a Star Trek DVD,it takes a while for the show to actually start.It has a very long disclaimer and long intro before each DVD starts and in program mode it is bypassed,it just goes startight into the episode.I mean Imagine being alble to watch a SImpsons Marathon without interuption,having to go to menus and such or watching the entire Lord of the Rings Trilogy without all the stuff in between.I hope im making sense to you.Im just upset that this player cant do that and the model before it could.

With the 995
You can do it with CDs but not DVDS

I dont get it.

I understand your reasons for wanting this. I set up programs of short films, in a particular sequence, and want to see them as an uninterupted flow, without disclaimers, or menus in between. I do have a partial work-around for you.

What you need to do is use the "resume" feature. Most TV collections I've seen have a "Play All" option in their menu. Put all the discs you want to watch in the changer, in the order you want to watch them. Then, go to each disc, start play, and cue up the point you want to begin watching. Then, move on to the next disc, until you have cued them all up. So, all you have to do is go back to the first DVD, play will start right where you wanted it to. When you are done with that one, just advance to the next disc, and play will "Resume" right where you want it to.

a couple of added thoughts:

My biggest problem in watching TV DVD collections in sequence is that they are often two-sided, so you have to flip them over, or own two sets.

I admit it is strange that if you could program play of DVDs, they would eliminate it on the next model. But, logically, you don't watch CDs, so you would need to program them to listen in remote locations. The same isn't exactly true of DVDs, since you DO watch them, and therefore would be present to start them. Also, CDs don't use menus, or have disclaimers, or block out functions while they are starting up, like DVDs do. So, surely, it is harder to make DVDs programmable.

Had a 995 for about a year and want to remove some of the childrens discs so they can play them in other players. They no longer want them part of my theater system. My question is, can I just remove the discs and replace it and lable it?

What would happen if I remove 10-20 discs and press thed load button?

Thanks,

EJ

There is no need to press the "Load" button when you are removing discs. Next time the carousel turns past the newly empty slots, the info in the Disc Explorer will be erased. I don't use "Load," unless I add a LOT of discs. And, then I watch carefully, and stop the load function once it has scanned all the new discs, and don't let it reload the old discs, which already have stored info.

none of my Paramount TV DVDs have the all play feature

I encountered this same problem last night. "Stranger than Fiction" would load, read, then shut down the DVD player. The only thing it did was display a screen shot of the DVD while it was trying to read the disc. Another case of overzealous copy protection. Ironically this is a Columbia Tri-Star Sony DVD. Good thing it was just a rental or I would have to resort to making a backup copy. I had to pull out my 10 year old Panasonic DVD player to watch this movie.

"Stranger Than Fiction" is the only DVD that I couldn't make a backup copy of.

-mk

I've lost disc explorer information twice. BOTH times I was playing DVDs in slot #1.

Usually I leave this slot empty, but occasionally I use it to play a rental DVD or something temporarily.

This might be the culprit or it might be just a coincidence.

Anybody else have this experience?

-mk

I trying to figure out how the resume feature gets deleted.

I know it disappears when you use the disc explorer, but it doesn't happen all the time. Sometimes after using disc explorer several times the resume feature works when I choose a DVD.

I cannot repeat this. I would say that it works after using disc explorer about 10%-20% of the time. I can't figure why.

This piece of equipment continues to amaze me (not for good reasons). This is obviously an unfinished product.

-mk

I trying to figure out how the resume feature gets deleted.

I know it disappears when you use the disc explorer, but it doesn't happen all the time. Sometimes after using disc explorer several times the resume feature works when I choose a DVD.

I cannot repeat this. I would say that it works after using disc explorer about 10%-20% of the time. I can't figure why.

This piece of equipment continues to amaze me (not for good reasons). This is obviously an unfinished product.

-mk
Yeah i feel the same way.It has such potential.Sometimes it seems like Sony does things like this on purpose to frustrate us.

Release a firmware update plzzzz!

With my 995, using "Disc Explorer" only deletes the "resume" for the disc you have playing at that time, but resume will still work for discs played earlier. I think the resume memory holds 40 discs, so you can lose it that way, too.

I searched this thread but did not come up with any conclusive answers so I posted this...

I recently purchased DVDneXtCopy to make backups of my DVDs using a Sony DRU-810 burner with the latest firmware update. I am using HP 16x -R media and have not been able to make a copy that plays back on the 995. In all cases the movie will start playback and typically freeze shortly thereafter. The DVDs play back fine on the DRU-810 and on a Samsung 950 player connected to my HT. I have tried burning at slower speeds than 16x with no success at the 995 end. The finger seems to point at the media and am thinking of trying Verbatim media which is generally considered one of the best brands. Assuming I switch to Verbatim, I have a couple of additional questions...

1) Should I also switch to +R media?
2) Should I use 8x media instead of 16x? 16x media that I burn at 8x? Other?
3) Has anybody found a successful formula of settings and media for DVDneXtCopy?

Any other comments and suggestions are welcome!

"Stranger Than Fiction" is the only DVD that I couldn't make a backup copy of.

-mk
The RIPIT4ME software (freeware) had no trouble backing up "Stranger Than Fiction" and Sony's latest "The Holiday". Both now play well on my 995s.

GB in Plano

The RIPIT4ME software (freeware) had no trouble backing up "Stranger Than Fiction" and Sony's latest "The Holiday". Both now play well on my 995s.

GB in Plano
Which brand and media type (+/-) do you use?

Has anyone ever experienced a popping noise through your speakers when using the audio off of the Sony's HDMI connection? There is no pattern to it. I thought maybe it was a disc that needed cleaned, but it never seems to do it at the same time code on the disc. I was using the optical output to my receiver, but now that I have an HDMI switcher, I can use all my HDMI video devices together. I may just go back to the optical connection since it's only Dolby Digital and DTS and not uncompressed audio. Any ideas or similar experiences with any popping noise?

Has anyone ever experienced a popping noise through your speakers when using the audio off of the Sony's HDMI connection? There is no pattern to it. I thought maybe it was a disc that needed cleaned, but it never seems to do it at the same time code on the disc. I was using the optical output to my receiver, but now that I have an HDMI switcher, I can use all my HDMI video devices together. I may just go back to the optical connection since it's only Dolby Digital and DTS and not uncompressed audio. Any ideas or similar experiences with any popping noise?

It is probably your switcher. I use the HDMI out and have never heard any popping sounds. I run the HDMI to my tv and tv optical back to my receiver.

-mk

It is probably your switcher. I use the HDMI out and have never heard any popping sounds. I run the HDMI to my tv and tv optical back to my receiver.

-mk


I didn't think it was the switcher because I have my HD DVD player and PS3 hooked to the same switcher. I use my jukebox for my Simpsons and TV show DVD's, so I never heard a popping noise until today. Before today, I was watching mainly Blu-ray and HD DVD with no popping. Just seems a little strange for it to only occur with my changer and nothing else.

Which brand and media type (+/-) do you use?

I use Fuji 8x and Verbatim 4x +R disks.

GB in Plano

I didn't think it was the switcher because I have my HD DVD player and PS3 hooked to the same switcher. .

Just to test this, try switching the inputs on the switcher, (swap the HD-DVD with the 995, say) see if the popping moves with the player or stays with that input. You should be able to tell if that eliminates the switcher or not.

Has anyone ever experienced a popping noise through your speakers when using the audio off of the Sony's HDMI connection? There is no pattern to it. I thought maybe it was a disc that needed cleaned, but it never seems to do it at the same time code on the disc. I was using the optical output to my receiver, but now that I have an HDMI switcher, I can use all my HDMI video devices together. I may just go back to the optical connection since it's only Dolby Digital and DTS and not uncompressed audio. Any ideas or similar experiences with any popping noise?

It's been months since it happened, so I'm fuzzy on the details, but I do remember a very disconcerting popping noise, during CD playbacks on my 995. But, I don't use HDMI, I use component, and digital coax, or SACD cables.

I know alot of you who own DVP-CX985V/995V use the DVD Profiler software as well. Either as a way to backup your data in case the Disc Exployer hiccups (loses everthing :mad: ) or as a guide to access your DVDs directly.

If you weren't aware, DVD Profiler 3.0 has been announced. It can be downloaded from here:

http://www.invelos.com/

The software has taken major strides in appearance and flexibility from their earlier versions.

It appears it's no longer under the direction of InterVocative Software but instead Invelos Software, Inc

Please pass the word along ... it's a very good product :)

Just to test this, try switching the inputs on the switcher, (swap the HD-DVD with the 995, say) see if the popping moves with the player or stays with that input. You should be able to tell if that eliminates the switcher or not.


Thanks, I'll try that out. That's a very good idea because I still have a week before I'm past the 30 day return policy on the switcher.

With my 995, using "Disc Explorer" only deletes the "resume" for the disc you have playing at that time, but resume will still work for discs played earlier. I think the resume memory holds 40 discs, so you can lose it that way, too.

Thanks. That is correct and that is good information. So now when I haven't finished a movie and I think my wife is going to use the DVD player before me, then I will go to the next disc.

So when my wife uses disc explorer it won't delete the resume feature on the movie I haven't finished yet.

I don't know why it deletes the resume for the movie that is loaded, but now at least I know how it works and I got a usuable workaround.

Thanks.

-mk

Glad to be of help. Perhaps my biggest gripe about Disc Explorer is that you can't bring it up, and choose your next disc, while the current disc continues playing. That would be particularly nice for listening to CDs.

I know alot of you who own DVP-CX985V/995V use the DVD Profiler software as well. Either as a way to backup your data in case the Disc Exployer hiccups (loses everthing :mad: ) or as a guide to access your DVDs directly.

If you weren't aware, DVD Profiler 3.0 has been announced. It can be downloaded from here:

http://www.invelos.com/

The software has taken major strides in appearance and flexibility from their earlier versions.

It appears it's no longer under the direction of InterVocative Software but instead Invelos Software, Inc

Please pass the word along ... it's a very good product :)

I recently had the horrible data-loss glitch! :mad:
I had manually entered most of the data for over 200 DVDs and it was suddenly ALL GONE! Based on my observations it happened when the unit was turned off and experienced a brief power failure. (Would a power-conditioning UPS prevent this?)

I'm curious about the DVD Profiler. How can I use it with the '955, do I need to go to the PC screen to find out what disc number I need?

Thanks.

I've seen many posts in this thread by other users with DVP-CX995V and the Harmony remotes. I have this combination and have noticed a lot of inconsistency (bugs?) with the default settings from Logitech when setting it up for the CX995V.

For example, many of the keys don't match the labels available and the regular skip key translates to "skip disk" instead of "skip-chapter" (a very costly mistake).

Also, I've seen many people posting some work-arounds for various 995 operational bugs.

My question: Is there another thread or post that summarizes all the "best practices" for using the Harmony remote with the DVP-CX-995V?

(Searching on the Logitech User Forum (http://forums.logitech.com/logitech?category.id=harmony_remote_controls) for CX995 turns up nothing.)

I discovered one of my demo DVD's got "munched" in the player the other day. A piece of the hub of the disc came apart and is somewhere in the player (and of course the disc is not playable anymore) 1) Has this happened to anyone else? and 2) Will this be easy to open up and fish out the plastic bits? I'd hate to have it interfere or ruin the mechanisms inside...

I recently had the horrible data-loss glitch! :mad:
I had manually entered most of the data for over 200 DVDs and it was suddenly ALL GONE! Based on my observations it happened when the unit was turned off and experienced a brief power failure. (Would a power-conditioning UPS prevent this?)

I'm curious about the DVD Profiler. How can I use it with the '955, do I need to go to the PC screen to find out what disc number I need?

Thanks.

My apologies if I led you to believe that DVD Profiler would be able to recover your loss data on your Sony Changer. It can not. DVD Profiler is an on-line database that lets you keep track of your DVD collection.

You can browse your collection to find out what number you have assigned to the disc, naturally it would correspond with your changer's slot number. But if you do not have access to your PC via your home theater setup, you can print a report.

It's a very nice product to have just in case the day comes when the Disc Exployer decides to display ? instead of your hand-typed data. :eek:

About the UPS, here is my previously stated opinion:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=9979408&&#post9979408

I discovered one of my demo DVD's got "munched" in the player the other day. A piece of the hub of the disc came apart and is somewhere in the player (and of course the disc is not playable anymore) 1) Has this happened to anyone else? and 2) Will this be easy to open up and fish out the plastic bits? I'd hate to have it interfere or ruin the mechanisms inside...

I've had to open the changer for another reason, discs become unseated in slots, and it was relatively easy.

Remove the screws that hold the black outer casing in place and do a search-and-find for the plastic bits. You should be fine as long as you handle w/care.

Oh, in case you have to physically move the changer from one spot to another, you might want to read this post first:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=7296429&&#post7296429

Good luck w/the operation Dr. HTPC Freak :)

Since my original post, I made a backup of "Stranger Than Fiction" using RIPIT4ME, DVD Decrypter, and DVD Shrink. The backup works fine. I believe that Sony's enhanced copy protection code and the microcode in the 995v may not always play well together. It's probably a timing issue which may affect some 995v's but not others due to component tolerance differences. Anyway, it's fixed for me.


Hi All - I came to this forum specifically because of this same problem. At first, it was Stranger Than Fiction but then followed, The Holiday, Casino Royale, Happy Feat, Aragon, Blood Diamond, etc. NONE of them will catalog. I'm using the Sony DVP-CX777ES with the Elan VIA!DVDj. It's really annoying. Anyone think there may be a firmware update that will resolve this? Not all of the DVD's are Sony either....

Any help is greatly appreciated.

-Sharon

I still think this is a remarkable player for the money, but I need to let off some steam:

This #^&($^&*@#! player and its #^&!%(*^!! HDCP is making me want to throw the #&*)^#&)$#@! thing up against a wall.

First it wouldn't talk to my mitsubishi projector (projector worked fine with my hdmi output from cable box.) Changed projectors to one that works. Now it won't work with any of the Monoprice HDMI switchers. So I either have to give up the upconversion on all of my dvds in the Sony, or only use component with my new Panasonic Blu-ray player. It's not the end of the world - the Panny player is better at upconversion anyway. But where does this leave the Sony? If I'm going to use the Panny for everything, why even own the changer? If I have to use my HDMI cable with the Sony, I don't get the best possible picture with my Blu-ray player. Argghh!

Why do these evil f****rs at Sony have to shove HDMI down our throats, only let us have certain features if we use it (like upconversion), and then make it hit and miss whether it will even work with different equipment!!!???

I HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE Sony.

And God help you if you ever need their tech support. Great quality control, reliable equipment, but horrible service.

Thanks, Sony. I hope your quest to impede piracy is worth all the customers you've screwed over.

What Mits projector???

I have the DVP-CX995V, MonoPrice switcher, and a Mits HD1000u, no problems here.

What Mits projector???

I have the DVP-CX995V, MonoPrice switcher, and a Mits HD1000u, no problems here.

I had the HC900u.

Glad to hear you got the switcher to work with the Sony player. I know several people have had problems with the 995v and the monoprice switchers.

Man, I don’t know what is happening to my 995v. I have had it for about a year and a half. It all started with “Flags of our Fathers”. It was hard to get it to read, but once it did it played OK. Then the wife got “The Holiday” this disk would not read in at all and powered off the player. I tried it in a couple of slots but as soon as it would start to read the disk the DVD player would power down. Saturday night I started to play “Blood Diamond” and that disk would freeze, so brought up “Man of the Year” it started to freeze. I gave up and got a single disk Sony player and hooked it up to play “Man of the year”, it played OK. Could a dirty player cause this? I would hate to have to pull out 280 DVD’s and try to clean if there is another way. Any suggestions!

I haven't had any DVD's freeze up but I have experienced the overzealous copy protection shutting down the player. "Stranger than Fiction" is one such DVD that will refuse to play and powers down the player. Very frustrating. I'm searching for a harware hack to mod the damn thing but have only found mods for the CX985.

I haven't had any DVD's freeze up but I have experienced the overzealous copy protection shutting down the player. "Stranger than Fiction" is one such DVD that will refuse to play and powers down the player. Very frustrating. I'm searching for a harware hack to mod the damn thing but have only found mods for the CX985.


Todd -

I'm the owner of 3 DVP-CX985V changers, as a precautionary step in case I do fall prey to the copy protection bug, could you direct me to the link that you have referenced detailing the modifications for the CX985?

Here is a possible workaround (not specifically for DVP-CX995V) from Escient:
http://www.escient.com/support/prodbulletins/SonyDVD032707.pdf

Thanks.

The mod I found is to replace a 48 pin IC in the player. This chip is soldered to the PCB and would need to be done by someone very skilled in electronics repair. Here is the link anyway:
http://www.dvdupgrades.ch/product/Modification/DVDupgrades/Sony/Kit_Sony_DVP_Cx985/24357.html

Thanks for the info from Escient. It really burns me how a company like Sony can release all these DVD's that won't even play in their own equipment. Total MORONS!!

The mod I found is to replace a 48 pin IC in the player. This chip is soldered to the PCB and would need to be done by someone very skilled in electronics repair. Here is the link anyway:
http://www.dvdupgrades.ch/product/Modification/DVDupgrades/Sony/Kit_Sony_DVP_Cx985/24357.html

Thanks for the info from Escient. It really burns me how a company like Sony can release all these DVD's that won't even play in their own equipment. Total MORONS!!

I see what you mean by "very skilled in electronics repair", I'll be taking a pass on the modification. But, thank you anyway.

If I do run into any trouble with play back on my changers, I'll be sure to let everyone know.

I'm in agreement with you on how Sony Pictures can release a number of DVDs that can cause disc read errors. Where's the quality assurance testing? You would think they would at least test their new DVDs on their own equipment to see if there was any issue resulting from their DVD modifications. :confused:

Again, here is the current list of the Sony Picture DVD titles that may be affected:

Casino Royale
Grudge 2
Marie Antoinette
Open Season
Running with Scissors
Saw III
Zoom
The Holiday
Stranger than Fiction
Rocky Balboa

Any other Sony Picture DVDs released after March 1st, 2007 may also be affected. "Ouch!" :eek:

The clueless fools at Sony can be opening themselves to a real big class action lawsuit, if their own releases on DVD won't even play without problems on their own brand of DVD players. This could end up hitting them harder than the rootkit fiasco did, if they don't issue some sort of a firmware fix for their DVD players to correct this. You would think that they would at least fully test any new DVD anti-copy encryption stuff out on all models of their own brand of DVD players, before they decide to implement it.

Just a quick question. I would hook the 995V up via HDMI to a new Sony SXRD 55A2020. I would mainly use this for my SD-DVD's of TV shows and maybe only load 30 to 40 discs at a time. May load more as I use the unit but who knows. My main reason to get one would be for better picture quality than I get with my 5 disc Sony DVP-NC875V via component (plus it has been locking up lately) and the ability to load more discs. Are the 995V's rated highly picture wise?

Do you guys that own the 995V think it would be ok for this purpose? I could always go for some other 5 disc model if anybody has any suggestions of a high rated model.


I see the 995V is on sale at CC and I have a 10% off coupon so that would make my cost right at $300 + tax and could always return for up to 30 days buying locally.

Thanks for any suggestions.

Jim

The clueless fools at Sony can be opening themselves to a real big class action lawsuit, if their own releases on DVD won't even play without problems on their own brand of DVD players. This could end up hitting them harder than the rootkit fiasco did, if they don't issue some sort of a firmware fix for their DVD players to correct this. You would think that they would at least fully test any new DVD anti-copy encryption stuff out on all models of their own brand of DVD players, before they decide to implement it.

Johnla -

May I ask, what was the "rootkit fiasco"?

Thanks.

The clueless fools at Sony can be opening themselves to a real big class action lawsuit, if their own releases on DVD won't even play without problems on their own brand of DVD players. This could end up hitting them harder than the rootkit fiasco did, if they don't issue some sort of a firmware fix for their DVD players to correct this. You would think that they would at least fully test any new DVD anti-copy encryption stuff out on all models of their own brand of DVD players, before they decide to implement it.

Not that I like SONY but I did call them and they were very nice about it and told me that the problem isn't a copy-right change rather a couple of their presses. Some of those titles might actually work for some people. They did take my email address and told me to stay away from SONY releases until it has been resolved. They will probably have to pull all of the discs from those presses back and replace them.

Johnla -

May I ask, what was the "rootkit fiasco"?

Thanks.

A while back some of the SONY Audio CDs came with a small program that would run if you inserted the CD into a windows machine.

It would install itself in the hidden portions of windows and if you tried to copy the music off of it, it would pop up a message or prevent you or something.

rootkit is non-defined tech term for anything that tries to hide itself from the computer owner and do something that was not disclosed, usually nefarious.

They got in trouble for doing it since they didn't tell anyone about this little gem being on their CDs. I believe they pulled all of those CDs off the market.

aram535 -

Thank you for the Tech definition of "rootkit" and for the explanation. Also, that's good news about Sony Pictures DVD Issue. Let's keep our fingers crossed.

Johnla -

May I ask, what was the "rootkit fiasco"?

Thanks.


I see others have already answered with a general explanation, but here is some more info about it.

http://news.com.com/FAQ+Sonys+rootkit+CDs/2100-1029_3-5946760.html

http://www.eff.org/IP/DRM/Sony-BMG/

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/11/10/sony_sued_for_rootkit/

Not that I like SONY but I did call them and they were very nice about it and told me that the problem isn't a copy-right change rather a couple of their presses. Some of those titles might actually work for some people. They did take my email address and told me to stay away from SONY releases until it has been resolved. They will probably have to pull all of the discs from those presses back and replace them.

One problem with all that.... Even if it is due to their anti-copy protection issues, Sony would never openly admit to it. So I would not necessarily trust what they say about that! Sony is constantly changing their 'SONY Arccos protection' anti-copy protection scheme/format that they developed and use, to try and prevent copies of their DVDs being made. And I would not be at all surprised if that is what the problem really is, and that it is not just a issue of how they were pressed.

Sony is constantly changing their 'SONY Arccos protection' anti-copy protection scheme/format that they developed and use, to try and prevent copies of their DVDs being made. And I would not be at all surprised if that is what the problem really is, and that it is not just a issue of how they were pressed.


Funny thing about this protection scheme they are using is that it isn't working. Usually the same day the movie hits the shelves, someone has broken their copy protection scheme. I've had problems with these mentioned discs that I bought. Some wouldn't play in the Sony player so I had to make a copy of the movie, and it played fine after removing all the "protection" on the disc. :rolleyes:

Funny thing about this protection scheme they are using is that it isn't working. Usually the same day the movie hits the shelves, someone has broken their copy protection scheme. I've had problems with these mentioned discs that I bought. Some wouldn't play in the Sony player so I had to make a copy of the movie, and it played fine after removing all the "protection" on the disc. :rolleyes:


Same here, a dupe will often play just fine when the original would not. And I have had to make copies of a few before they would work on other brands of DVD players as well, including my costly Yamaha DVD-S2500 that I bought to have a player that would do SACD and DVD-A via i-Link. And it ends up that it is one of the most finicky players I have ever had in regards to not wanting to even recognize some legit DVDs as even being a DVD, and instead just gives a "unreadable error" on the display. And that is even after Yamaha upgraded the firmware to help correct such things. Yet when copies are made of the same 'problem' DVDs, but without the protection, they will then play with no problems.

Todd -

I'm the owner of 3 DVP-CX985V changers, as a precautionary step in case I do fall prey to the copy protection bug, could you direct me to the link that you have referenced detailing the modifications for the CX985?

Here is a possible workaround (not specifically for DVP-CX995V) from Escient:
http://www.escient.com/support/prodbulletins/SonyDVD032707.pdf

Thanks.

A friend of my wife brought over "The Holiday" last night and "Talladega Nights" both COlumbia Pictures (Sony) releases. Of cource "The Holiday" did not work, so I tried the "work-around" posted by Escient without success. I'm not sure what Escient means by the "quick lookup" feature. Anyone else been able to get this to work?

Can we file a class action lawsuit against Sony? If I bought any of those DVD's on that list I would not be able to return it to the store after opening them and finding out they won't play. I would be forced by Sony into making a copy which is what they do not want you to do.

A friend of my wife brought over "The Holiday" last night and "Talladega Nights" both COlumbia Pictures (Sony) releases. Of cource "The Holiday" did not work, so I tried the "work-around" posted by Escient without success. I'm not sure what Escient means by the "quick lookup" feature. Anyone else been able to get this to work?

Well first of all, the "work around" posted by Escient, is really only for DVP-CX777ES players that are operated by one of the various Escient systems, so that the Escient system can then try identify the disc/movie by another method. And because you do not have one, it won't do anything because the "quick lookup" operation mentioned in that PDF, is for the Escient controller System trying to locate the movie in the Escient online database.

Can we file a class action lawsuit against Sony? If I bought any of those DVD's on that list I would not be able to return it to the store after opening them and finding out they won't play. I would be forced by Sony into making a copy which is what they do not want you to do.

Sure you can start a movement to try and file a class action suite. You just need to find a lawyer that is willing to do so, and then find a bunch of people to join up. It takes a lot of people complaining with a valid issue to get a class action suite going, just one or two people is not going to do it.

I have just purchased the Sony DVP-CX995V changer a week ago. I have already replaced my unit with a brand new second player and still same issues.
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SACD playback is outputted via the analog outputs only. There is no SACD playback over the HDMI which indicates to me that the HDMI interface is at version 1.1. No bass management options at all, except a spot for enabling a subwoofer.

A SACD player without HDMI 1.2 for digital output? Is that a joke?

I am not sure what SONY was thinking when putting this unit on the market, that no one will attempt playing SACDs on it?

In my opinion, this unit definitely does not meet specs to be a SACD player.Kris
Your negative statements regarding this player's SACD performance are somewhat unfounded actually.
I believe you may not be very well versed in SACD technology
The SACD format is DIGITAL TO ANALOG audio-only decoding that occurs AT THE SOURCE (ie not in the HT receiver) and designed to recreate music as close to a sonically true performance as possible (something quite dear to true audiophiles apparently) ;) It does this by delivering analog-only material directly to the amplification stage.

Therefore, in order to experience SACD audio you MUST connect your analog (ie R+L RCA) audio outputs from the 995 to your amplifier/receiver. If you wish to listen to multi-channel SACD you will need to connect all 6 cables from the 5.1 ANALOG outputs to your amp (assuming it has the appropriate RCA 5.1 inputs)

THERE NO SACD PLAYER THAT EXISTS THAT WILL OUTPUT PURE SACD AUDIO (2 channel or multichannel) VIA ANY DIGITAL OUTPUT

Despite the well documented short-comings of the 995V, IMO it makes an excellent low cost platform for SACD 2CH and MC playback. *Providing you make the neccessary analog connections to your amp that is. On a "hybrid" SACD you will have to select the correct "disc" (it appears as TWO discs with the same disc # in the Explorer) in order to get SACD output, the other "disc" will be basic CD output (via digital connection assuming you also have an HDMI/SPDIF/TOS connection)

HTH
WOT

I know this has been touched on in this thread, but I can't seem to understand the solution to the problem. I have a 995V and recently filled the player. I bought another unit this weekend but haven't yet set it up. I assumed that I could simply use each remote with each player, and put a label the remotes showing which player they went with.

Now it looks like each remote will talk to both players, which is obviously not what i want. I don't have a repeater setup, nor do I use a universal remote.

Should I return the 995v I just bought and look into other options, should i get an ir repeater, or is there some other solution?

I know this has been touched on in this thread, but I can't seem to understand the solution to the problem. I have a 995V and recently filled the player. I bought another unit this weekend but haven't yet set it up. I assumed that I could simply use each remote with each player, and put a label the remotes showing which player they went with.

Now it looks like each remote will talk to both players, which is obviously not what i want. I don't have a repeater setup, nor do I use a universal remote.

Should I return the 995v I just bought and look into other options, should i get an ir repeater, or is there some other solution?

You can set each 995 to be DVD 1, 2, or 3. The remote can be set to control DVD 1, 2, or 3. See page 16 of you manual.

You can set each 995 to be DVD 1, 2, or 3. The remote can be set to control DVD 1, 2, or 3. See page 16 of you manual.

Thanks! I'll play with that setting when I get home. I guess I'm borked if I feel like going over 1200 discs.

I guess I'm borked if I feel like going over 1200 discs.

No, not necessarily, but you will have have to invest in buying a remote control with IR/RF capabilities.

But that's DVD madness! ;)

By the time I get to 1200 DVD's I expect there will be a 400 HD-DVD or BD exchanger. Only have 280 DVD's

worked like a champ.

Of course, I stupidly decided to move my existing (almost full) unit while rearranging one of the racks, and managed to dislodge 20 or so discs into the internal mechanism....

That made for a fun 20 minutes of fishing, and now a good hour of reorganizing.

Damn.

By the time I get to 1200 DVD's I expect there will be a 400 HD-DVD or BD exchanger. Only have 280 DVD's

Don't worry, they just seem to keep adding up over time. And before you know it you will be at 400 and looking for a second one, and then at 800 and looking for the 3rd. I'm looking into buying a 4th & 5th CX777ES changer now as my 3rd one is getting very close to being almost filled, and also a refurbished Escient DVDM-552 to control them all. I want something that will automatically look up all the disk info without me needing two computer programs such as DVD-Lobby and DVD Profiler like I use now, and I also just want to get away from needing a dedicated PC running all the time to control them. I'm not too worried about getting any HD megachangers, certainly not when there is still a format war going on. Plus I have a DVDO VP50 Video processor to upscale all my current and future DVDs anyway.

Don't worry, they just seem to keep adding up over time. And before you know it you will be at 400 and looking for a second one, and then at 800 and looking for the 3rd. I'm looking into buying a 4th & 5th CX777ES changer now as my 3rd one is getting very close to being almost filled,

On behalf of the countless DVD-holics, "Welcome Brother Johnla to the DVD 12 Step Club." :)

People who have/are buying this changer do yourself a favor and grab the APC 350va battery backup, if the player is on it will last about 1hour, if the player is off the battery will keep it going for several hours w/o data lose. Why Sony didn't use FlashRAM with today's tech is beyond me. Those of you witha HTPC and a firewire connection look into the Digital living Systems 200 Disc changer. Its priceir but can also burn CD/DVDs and with firewire you can daisy chain up to 63 of these together for a whopping 12,600 DVDs or up to 113,400GB of movies.

~Bobby

People who have/are buying this changer do yourself a favor and grab the APC 350va battery backup, if the player is on it will last about 1hour, if the player is off the battery will keep it going for several hours w/o data lose. Why Sony didn't use FlashRAM with today's tech is beyond me. Those of you witha HTPC and a firewire connection look into the Digital living Systems 200 Disc changer. Its priceir but can also burn CD/DVDs and with firewire you can daisy chain up to 63 of these together for a whopping 12,600 DVDs or up to 113,400GB of movies.

~Bobby

It is NOT power loss that causes loss of stored info. I have had the power off for several days and still had all stored info intact when the power came back, as have others.

It is NOT power loss that causes loss of stored info. I have had the power off for several days and still had all stored info intact when the power came back, as have others.

Yes, that has been confirmed several times. I have had power losses without loss of info and I have had loss of info without a power loss.

-mk

Those of you witha HTPC and a firewire connection look into the Digital living Systems 200 Disc changer. Its priceir but can also burn CD/DVDs and with firewire you can daisy chain up to 63 of these together for a whopping 12,600 DVDs or up to 113,400GB of movies.

~Bobby


I don't know where you got that info about daisy chaining 63 of them, according to Sony you're wrong about that. Because according to Sony it only supports using up to 5 of those 200 disc VGP-XL1B changers in a daisy chain configuration via i-link/firewire, not 63.


http://www.learningcenter.sony.us/documents/article/DigitalLivingSystem/XL2Series/XL1B2UserGuide.pdf

I am ready to buy this changer and wanted to confirm one thing. The 995V does not send 1080i over component, right?

Thanks.

I am ready to buy this changer and wanted to confirm one thing. The 995V does not send 1080i over component, right?

Thanks.

That is correct. For 1080i you need to use the HDMI port.

I see what you mean by "very skilled in electronics repair", I'll be taking a pass on the modification. But, thank you anyway.

If I do run into any trouble with play back on my changers, I'll be sure to let everyone know.

I'm in agreement with you on how Sony Pictures can release a number of DVDs that can cause disc read errors. Where's the quality assurance testing? You would think they would at least test their new DVDs on their own equipment to see if there was any issue resulting from their DVD modifications. :confused:

Again, here is the current list of the Sony Picture DVD titles that may be affected:

Casino Royale
Grudge 2
Marie Antoinette
Open Season
Running with Scissors
Saw III
Zoom
The Holiday
Stranger than Fiction
Rocky Balboa

Any other Sony Picture DVDs released after March 1st, 2007 may also be affected. "Ouch!" :eek:

FYI - Casino Royale and Rocky Balboa (Blockbuster rentals) both worked on my CX995.

It is NOT power loss that causes loss of stored info. I have had the power off for several days and still had all stored info intact when the power came back, as have others.

Do not use the "LOAD" function. EVER. When inserting a new disc press PLAY. I think the memory wipe-outs are due to the fact people press the LOAD button. On purpose or by accident. The player will go through each DVD and if there is no title info stored on the DVD it erases whatever you may have programmed.

FYI - Casino Royale and Rocky Balboa (Blockbuster rentals) both worked on my CX995.

They may have been newer releases. Perhaps Sony is aware of the problems and is correcting the bad DVD presses with ones that actually work. Is there a manufacturing datecode on the DVD's anywhere?

They may have been newer releases. Perhaps Sony is aware of the problems and is correcting the bad DVD presses with ones that actually work. Is there a manufacturing datecode on the DVD's anywhere?

They were Blockbuster rentals, so I don't have the DVDs. I got them the first few day that the movies were released.

They may have been newer releases. Perhaps Sony is aware of the problems and is correcting the bad DVD presses with ones that actually work. Is there a manufacturing datecode on the DVD's anywhere?

Todd -

Here's some good news concerning the Sony Pictures DVD issue.

It has been reported that Sony is providing replacement discs to customers that have had problems. Customers can call Sony Pictures Home Entertainment customer service at 800.860.2878 for replacement discs.

Todd -

Here's some good news concerning the Sony Pictures DVD issue.

It has been reported that Sony is providing replacement discs to customers that have had problems. Customers can call Sony Pictures Home Entertainment customer service at 800.860.2878 for replacement discs.

That's good to hear. I was in the same boat as Radner and rented two of those titles before I knew of the problem.

I told you that no matter what Sony was trying to say it was, that it was really due to Sony's ARccOS copy protection, and not just a disc pressing issue. And it looks like I was right.

http://www.afterdawn.com/news/archive/9432.cfm


http://www.afterdawn.com/news/archive/9457.cfm


And from http://www.videobusiness.com/article/CA6434584.html

"APRIL 17 | Sony Corp. of America says it has fixed a glitch on recent DVD releases including Casino Royale, The Pursuit of Happyness and Stranger Than Fiction that prevented the movies from playing on some DVD players.

Sony said the problem was due to an update of its ARccOS copy-protection system, an additional layer of protection meant to prevent ripping. The studio has included ArccOS on its DVDs for the past two years. The copy-protection is continually updated to keep ahead of hackers."

"ARccOS is known to have compatibility problems with some models of Sony, Toshiba and Harman Kardon DVD players. Those were the same players that users on Amazon reported problems with."

i'm looking into getting this changer, and i had a few questions. i read through most of this thread, but it's a lot to take in.

the 995v will not upconvert to 1080p over hdmi correct? just 1080i?

you can't use any kind of touchscreen/front end controller/dvd lobby with this changer?

thanks!
charlie

i'm looking into getting this changer, and i had a few questions. i read through most of this thread, but it's a lot to take in.

the 995v will not upconvert to 1080p over hdmi correct? just 1080i?

you can't use any kind of touchscreen/front end controller/dvd lobby with this changer?

thanks!
charlie

Correct. Only 1080i over HDMI. No 1080p. FWIW is use 720p and it's great.

There is no way to control THIS changer externally. If you get the DVP-CX777ES, you can control it with an Escient Fireball unit.

Correct. Only 1080i over HDMI. No 1080p. FWIW is use 720p and it's great.

There is no way to control THIS changer externally. If you get the DVP-CX777ES, you can control it with an Escient Fireball unit.

right, but then you get 480p over component, right?

thanks for answering the question!

As the op didn't specify WHAT kind of control panel, there ARE ways to accomplish what the user wishes to do:

(1) An MX-3000 remote running the DMX-3000 software gives you a thumbnail selection of your movies using IR commands.

(2) Mainlobby CAN control this (if you learn the IR commands) using a USBUIRT interface to blast IR commands to the player.

Those are just the two that come to me off the top of my head, and using either of those keeps you independent of the video connection, so you could retain 1080i upconversion over HDMI. Yes, it IR, and not nearly as solid as using a 777ES changer and serial connection, but you asked if it's possible, and indeed it is. I'm currently using option 1 and it works great for the 2 changers I have. I will say that as I move into my new house, I do plan to upgrade to the 777ES to have serial lock-tight control.

right, but then you get 480p over component, right?

thanks for answering the question!

IIRC, the 777 isn't progressive, so it's only 480i (I think the 875 was the first progressive Sony mega-changer). But all the DVD players that Sony has made are mediocre at deinterlacing, so you're probably better off letting something else in your video chain do the deinterlacing anyway.

IIRC, the 777 isn't progressive, so it's only 480i


Wrong..

The DVP-CX777ES is indeed capable of 480p, if you so desire.
You can set it to output either 480i or 480p. Just look on page 90 of the manual.


http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/model-documents.pl?mdl=DVPCX777ES&LOC=3


Also notice the scan select switch just to the right of the component video out RCA connectors, for setting the type of output


http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/products/2006/158/x158DV777B-b.jpeg

Do not use the "LOAD" function. EVER. When inserting a new disc press PLAY. I think the memory wipe-outs are due to the fact people press the LOAD button. On purpose or by accident. The player will go through each DVD and if there is no title info stored on the DVD it erases whatever you may have programmed.

I have always suspected that if I used "Load," and it tried to read something I had had to input info for, the info would be lost. So, I only use "Load" when I put in a bunch of discs, and watch it carefully, to stop it before it gets to old discs.

I have only lost info for a few discs, one at a time. I think for some, it is because it failed to detect there was a disc in a particular slot while rotating, and deleted the info. For some discs that did scan when originally inserted, I have had the 995 either deny there was a disc in the slot and refuse to play, or delete the info scanned previously, and 'scan,' without picking up the info, but still be willing to play. I eject the disc, replace it in the same slot, then play it, and they have always rescanned correctly. Weird!

I have always suspected that if I used "Load," and it tried to read something I had had to input info for, the info would be lost. So, I only use "Load" when I put in a bunch of discs, and watch it carefully, to stop it before it gets to old discs.

I have only lost info for a few discs, one at a time. I think for some, it is because it failed to detect there was a disc in a particular slot while rotating, and deleted the info. For some discs that did scan when originally inserted, I have had the 995 either deny there was a disc in the slot and refuse to play, or delete the info scanned previously, and 'scan,' without picking up the info, but still be willing to play. I eject the disc, replace it in the same slot, then play it, and they have always rescanned correctly. Weird!

That is completely false and has already been addressed. The LOAD button does not wipeout info that you have entered. I use the LOAD button every once in a while and haven't had a problem with it erasing any info.

You can do a test on one or two discs to prove this to yourself.

-mk

I'm considering the 995's to manage my DVD collection. How does or can the 995 handle a Shrink archive copy of a DVD that was on one DVD disc originally but was split and copied to two discs to avoid compression? Can the 995 be setup to automatically switch to the second disc after it completes the first one in the set? My Shrink copies are DVD+R media.

Thank you.

That is completely false and has already been addressed. The LOAD button does not wipeout info that you have entered. I use the LOAD button every once in a while and haven't had a problem with it erasing any info.

You can do a test on one or two discs to prove this to yourself.

-mk

Sometimes just trying to play a disc will wipe out the info, and the disc will not play, presumably because the 995 has failed to scan, or remember it. With a disc that has the info encoded, as I stated above, I just eject the disc, reinsert it, and they have always read the info correctly then. But, if it fails to correctly identify a disc for which I had to input the info, this procedure will not restore the info, I'll have to reenter it. So, even though using the load function does not routinely delete inputted info, it may well fail to read some discs, and delete their info. So, I see no reason to let the 995 reload discs that I have had to input info for.

any idea what factory default is on that switch? I never knew it was there lol

I'm considering the 995's to manage my DVD collection. How does or can the 995 handle a Shrink archive copy of a DVD that was on one DVD disc originally but was split and copied to two discs to avoid compression? Can the 995 be setup to automatically switch to the second disc after it completes the first one in the set? My Shrink copies are DVD+R media.

Thank you.

The only disc that I've done this for was for Amadeus (I have a old flipper version which has the second half of the movie on the flip side and since the 995 doesn't flip like my old 860 did...)

Anyway, in the one case I've tried, the 995 automatically starts playing the next slot after finishing the first disc. In fact, I haven't been able to figure out a way to prevent it from playing the next slot.

Some people were asking a while back about the Monoprice switchers and if the CX995V will work correctly with this switcher. I just received my 3x1 switch and want to report that it works perfectly with the CX995V. No problems (yet) but if any do arise I will post. The version I received is 2.1 (not sure what that means, but it may be important or not).

Can the 995 be setup to automatically switch to the second disc after it completes the first one in the set?

Thank you.

This depends entirely on the disc, not on the 995. Most commercial DVDs return to the menu at the end of play, so the 995 does not move to the next disc, because play, of a sort, continues. Some DVDs actually end at end of play, and the 995 wil then move to the next slot. CDs of course, do not 'return to menu,' so they will always move to the next slot.

I haven't tried program play, but you might be able to do it with that.

any idea what factory default is on that switch? I never knew it was there lol


If you are asking about the 'select' switch in the picture I posted, be aware that was for a DVP-CX777ES player, and not the DVP-CX995 player like you own. And that the CX995 has no such switch on the back. To change settings on the CX995, it's done with the remote and the setup menus via OSD.

Here is the back of the CX995.

http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/products/2005/158/x158CX995V-b.jpeg

If anyone wants/needs a factory sealed Sony DVP-CX875P (with disc-flip) I have one available, and, you can PM me.

Thanks.

I have a NIB CX875p also, if there is by chance another person wanting one.

Back in post 1636 I reported that my 995 was having trouble reading disks. Well now it will not read any disks. All I get is "Unable to read disk". It looks like its time to pull out all 280 DVD's and take this thing apart and see what is going on. Maybe it needs a good cleaning. Has anyone pulled their’s apart?

Willy I have pulled quite a few apart, speaking of my own units and doing a few SDI mods, it's not the easiest thing in the world to take apart, sooooo many screws :mad:

-Gary

If anyone wants a "NIB New-In-The Factory Sealed Box" Sony DVP-CX875P (with disc-flip) I have one available "Double-Boxed & DELIVERED for $250", and, you can PM me.

Thanks.

Murray it would be best to post that in the for sale marketplace but you have to be a member

-Gary

Murray it would be best to post that in the for sale marketplace but you have to be a member

-Gary

Gary

OK, I'll look into it.

Thanks.

no problemo, you should have no trouble moving it there ;)

-Gary

Willy I have pulled quite a few apart, speaking of my own units and doing a few SDI mods, it's not the easiest thing in the world to take apart, sooooo many screws :mad:

-Gary

Well, I guess I need to charge up my electric screwdriver:(

that would be nice if I had one, I prefer hand only for stuff like that though

-Gary

I noticed Best Buy no longer shows the 995 (or any mega-changer) on their web site. Do you think that means Sony is coming out with a replacement? Or is BB dropping it due to slow sales?

I'm also interested in seeing if Sony is going to replace this unit. If so, lets hope for a better interface and non-volatile memory that remembers a disc even after you pull it out. This was a feature on the original mega disc changers (CD) from Sony that they did away with for some dumb reason.

My feeling is that they are not going to replace it; at least not this year. Generally Sony puts out new DVD players in the Spring. They've already done that, and a replacement for the 995 was not included.

I suspect they won't be doing much with their standard def DVD players as they seem to want everyone to move to BlueRay.

Sean

hey i have a couple questions for anyone who's had to send in their Sony DVP-CX995 to Sony to have it replaced...

How long does it usually take to have it sent to you once you have sent your own unit to them?
What are you supposed include in the box with the DVP-CX995 when you send it off to Sony? (ie. remote...manual...?)

And yes..mine is under a year warranty and it basically stopped reading discs 10 months after i bought it...so please someone help me out!

I purchased this a couple of weeks ago thinking I'll put all my CD's and DVD's in it and be done with it. But then, my wife started freaking out at the size given that I had no room to keep it in my media center.

I prefer to sell it locally here in the Phoenix Area if someone is interested or else you will have to pay for shipping which will make it cost comparative to buying from some non-reputable e-tailer.

The unit is still in the box unopened.

Will let it go for $280.

PM if interested.

The unit itself while large, is also not near as large as the size of the box it comes in.
So if your wife is just going by the size of the box it comes in, that is not a entirely accurate method of sizing it.

The unit itself while large, is also not near as large as the size of the box it comes in.
So if your wife is just going by the size of the box it comes in, that is not a entirely accurate method of sizing it.
The box also comes in handy for storing all of the empty DVD cases once you've loaded the changer. :-P I should know. Have 5 of the Sony DVP-CX985V changers myself.

I just bought an open box 995 from best buy and it didn't come with a remote. How much is the remote from Sony? Is there a fully functioning 3rd party remote I should consider?

I just bought an open box 995 from best buy and it didn't come with a remote. How much is the remote from Sony? Is there a fully functioning 3rd party remote I should consider?

Here is one site I would recommend:

http://www.remotes.com/remotes/servlet/rs?a=Search&o=c&m1=DVP-CX995V&uid=11816720245310

The unit itself while large, is also not near as large as the size of the box it comes in.
So if your wife is just going by the size of the box it comes in, that is not a entirely accurate method of sizing it.

Size does matter :cool:

I'ts the 8" height of the unit and the color is a problem. I know that width is not a problem so is not the depth as I have plenty of room in the back of my media center, however just don't have any space for this behemoth!

Here is one site I would recommend:

http://www.remotes.com/remotes/servlet/rs?a=Search&o=c&m1=DVP-CX995V&uid=11816720245310

Or, you could simply purchase any Harmony remote. Set up on Harmony site, download to remote via usb. Everything works, including the folder command for the on screen slot interface. Will work with everything else you have also.

Or, you could simply purchase any Harmony remote. Set up on Harmony site, download to remote via usb. Everything works, including the folder command for the on screen slot interface. Will work with everything else you have also.

Or you could come over to the dark side and join the Philips ProntoPro NG Family :cool:

I am an owner of this dvd player

Anyone know of a way to play mp3's off of a dvd?

It is not the media I am using (same one's I use for movie backups). Also it is not the mp3's (put the same ones on a cd and it played fine. So looking through the manual it says it cannot play DVD Audio but didn't know if there was a loophole, etc. for this. I use the most current version of Nero to burn.

I have tamed the beast!

Yes, I finally found a work-around for the uninteruptable loading that starts when you turn it on!

Hit Power on.
Hit "Open/Close" on the remote. The door will open.
Hit "Display" on the remote.
Hit "Enter." this will turn the disc number to three blank lines.
Enter the number of the disc you want to watch.
Hit "Enter."
The door will close, and it will cue up and play your selection without you having to wait until it loads the disc it was on when you turned it on!

How's that! :D
Guess I should do some more experimentation, and find out if I can activate "Disc Explorer" in there, somewhere...

Anyone know of a way to play mp3's off of a dvd?Playing mp3's off of a DVD is a no go, sorry.

How about converting the MP3s to DVD audio tracks?

Does anyone have info on the DVD drive used in the player?
Is it SATA or IDE based?

I have two DVP CX995V's that both have stopped reading discs. One of them I have already sent to Sony for an exchange and it worked for a while but now it comes up with cannot play error message. I now have two units that are completely useless. Does anybody know a fix without having to send both back to Sony for a $261 replacement?

Does anyone have info on the DVD drive used in the player?
Is it SATA or IDE based?

If you are thinking of changing the drive for another one, that ain't going to happen! Just take the top off and look inside, and you will quickly see that it is not any sort of standard DVD drive mechanism that you can just replace with something else.

I have two DVP CX995V's that both have stopped reading discs. One of them I have already sent to Sony for an exchange and it worked for a while but now it comes up with cannot play error message. I now have two units that are completely useless. Does anybody know a fix without having to send both back to Sony for a $261 replacement?

Did they just swap it out right away without checking the old one first, or did they check it out and list on a invoice what was wrong and then just send you a replacement? If you do have any sort of repair or estimate invoice, they should at least probably show some part numbers for any needed parts that were bad.

Guess I should do some more experimentation, and find out if I can activate "Disc Explorer" in there, somewhere...

The "Disc Explorer" was too scary for me to use, in fact, the horror stories that were told about the DE made me look else where to access my DVD collection. :eek:

Nice job on the startup workaround. I've been having my remote send the Folder command, which stops the loading and brings up the explorer interface. If you're using the built-in interface, you may want to use that since it brings you to the right place.

In my situation, I just have to delay while the interface comes up, then dismiss it so my MX3000 remote can call up the correct disc. The Open workaround may very well work better for me since it appears to work without as much of a delay.

Johnla I had to ship the broken one first then they sent me the replacement. I don't know if they looked at it first because it was under warranty and I wanted a trade for a replacement. They didn't specify what was wrong with my unit. Now both units are out of warranty and have the same problem. I may choose to have them repaired because its cheaper than replacement.

Have just one fixed first to see what is wrong with it. Then from that you should be able to tell what parts they used via the repair invoice, and if it is also something that you could possibly replace yourself.

You can order and buy most all of the repair parts from partstore.com.
Or even direct from Sony at http://servicesales.sel.sony.com/ecom/accessories/web/index.jsp.

And if it's a easy part to change, then it's possible that you could maybe save a good deal of money by doing the repair on the 2nd player yourself.

Please let us know what was replaced/adjusted in case it happens to others. Sony doesn't deserve any more money.

As DVD Profiler is no longer free, is there another good alternative (not Excel)

As DVD Profiler is no longer free, is there another good alternative (not Excel)

You can still use the old version for free as long as you want, if you enter in all your own disc info.
It's very unlikely that you will find much of any sort of free alternatives anymore, that also has a full database that you can just D/L everything from.

I've used DVD Profiler forever and the new version is leaps and bounds better than the old. For only $30, you get all current and future versions and high quality cover scans. It probably the best software for the money I ever used.

I've used DVD Profiler forever and the new version is leaps and bounds better than the old. For only $30, you get all current and future versions and high quality cover scans. It probably the best software for the money I ever used.

I like the optional $20 pocket PC version even more than the main version. It's really nice to be able to pick up something as small as a pocket PC, and to have access to all of the DVD data and cover art just like the main version does, but in much smaller package and with no need to turn a real PC on to access it. Personally, I think the $30 price for the main program is more than reasonable, and that $50 total for both programs is a outright bargain. Heck I still use it, and I recently bought a Escient DVDM-552 that can handle full control of up to 5 of the CX777ES changers. And with just one more changer to buy, I will have then have the full amount of 5 hooked up to it.

It seems like this Sony model is good but not great, and it's been out for a couple of years. Anyone know if a new model is going to come out soon?

It seems like this Sony model is good but not great, and it's been out for a couple of years. Anyone know if a new model is going to come out soon?

Probably not until they are ready to put out a version using a HD format.. I think the 777es is still available. More money, some more features.

Someone help me. SONY DVD-VX511

I bought this sony dvd vhs recorder player. I can not get it to take any of the codes or accept a code from code search. I have it connected both with the direct tv cable and the red-yellow-white cables. Direct tv is no real help, and Sony says get lost.

Does anyone have any codes/help I'm going batty. I try and try following the push the darn mute and select, yada yada it does nothing--doesn't like any of the codes suggested by the direct tv system, or those I got from direct tv staff when I called them. The setup is why these dvd-vhs systems are on SALE!

Please help me or put me out of my misery and say return it?
thanks
Rob

Rob, the easiest solution would probably to purchase a Harmony Remote Control. They should have the codes already available for you.

Someone help me. SONY DVD-VX511

I bought this sony dvd vhs recorder player. I can not get it to take any of the codes or accept a code from code search. I have it connected both with the direct tv cable and the red-yellow-white cables. Direct tv is no real help, and Sony says get lost.

Does anyone have any codes/help I'm going batty. I try and try following the push the darn mute and select, yada yada it does nothing--doesn't like any of the codes suggested by the direct tv system, or those I got from direct tv staff when I called them. The setup is why these dvd-vhs systems are on SALE!

Please help me or put me out of my misery and say return it?
thanks
Rob

Rob,

You may want to visit this forum : Sorry, they won't let me post a url. Google "JP1 forum"

And post DETAILS and facts in the non-jp1 section. Details include what remote you are using and specifically what you are trying to accomplish. I don't see what directv, or red, yellow, and white cables have to do with trying to get a remote to control your dvd/vcr.

Plus I don't see what the heck this post has to do with this topic, which relates to Sony's CX995 Mega disc changer.

If it didn't come with a remote, maybe you SHOULD save yourself aggravation and just return it.

Good Luck!

Now - back ON topic:

Hi folks,

Either this is a first post or I just forgot my password?

Just got my CX995 well after reading this forum and many reviews. It was an informed purchase.

I can't thank the people here enough for mentioning the titlewriter program. A recent thread about it is here: Sorry they won't let me post URLs, Google "titlewriter" and look for the "Update 13 June" link.

It seems to me even if there wasn't a bug causing the loss of input titles, it would be easy enough to lose them anyway (hit the wrong button - change the disc location).

But I have already lost the one title I input. I put it a very damaged (but clean) DVD and when the 995 decided it couldn't read it, it went into the LOAD mode scanning all the discs and wiping out my one input title.

For my uses, this player would be WORTHLESS without a way to author discs to include the title. Hence, TitleWriter. It would be nice to include a second line (like the 985) or genre, or folder on the disc, but you can't argue w/ the price for the 995.

I'm in the process of re-burning my DVDs and I LOVE the 995. I have nowhere near 400 DVDs, but for just the ones I have, being able to call them up on a TV menu is FANTASTIC. Now maybe I wont have them on the floor, on top of the speakers and tv, behind the stereo rack (?), etc.

Yeah, the remote is typical Sony c**p, and a real pain. I intend to solve that with the use of JP1 tools from the above mentioned forum. They already have an upgrade built for the 985, which I guessing will work the same for a 995.

Anyway, thank you to all the kind people who have posted their experiences here, that gave me the advantage on knowing what I was getting into.

In short: TitleWriter, and JP1 or Harmony.

Regards,

GLT

Anyone notice the new firmware available for the 995? The description doesn't say anything about it fixing the lost titles glitch, but maybe (hopefully!) they snuck it in there :)

I can't post links yet, so navigate yourself through Sony's support site or someone else can post a link I'm sure.

Here's what they say...

This utility updates the firmware of the DVP-CX995V and provides the following benefits:

* Resolves an issue where certain televisions that support the new xvYCC color feature (x.v.Color™), may show no video and/or play no audio when connected to the DVD player using HDMI™ connections. This may occur with televisions manufactured by Sony or by other manufacturers.
NOTE:This issue occurs only when using the DVD player as the source device for the program being viewed on the television. Audio and video viewed from other sources, or via connections other than HDMI, are unaffected by this issue. This is an HDMI error found within the DVD player and is not a problem with the television’s HDMI connection.
* Improves playback compatibility with certain DVD-ROM discs.

Anyone notice the new firmware available for the 995? The description doesn't say anything about it fixing the lost titles glitch, but maybe (hopefully!) they snuck it in there :)

I can't post links yet, so navigate yourself through Sony's support site or someone else can post a link I'm sure.

http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/model-swu.pl?mdl=DVPCX995V

Hmm ... No Autoplay patch as well :(

Hmm ... No Autoplay patch as well :(


I'm so used to hitting "Open" after turning on the player I almost forgot about that glitch. Too many rentals from Blockbuster online, gotta get me a single DVD player or I'm gonna wear out that door :)

Thanks for the URL help on that BTW.

"Improves playback compatibility with certain DVD-ROM discs."

Well, this was a BIG issue for me. I would update just for this alone.
Careful with the update. You may lose all your DVD title info.

Anyone want to confirm if they perhaps fixed the autoplay feature. I have no faith in Sony to fix anything right.

Careful with the update. You may lose all your DVD titles.

Is that a joke? Probably more likely you'll lose it just from the explorer glitch :)

"Installing this firmware update will return all your personal settings to the factory default settings. After installing the update it will be necessary to reconfigure your personal settings."

Is that a joke? Probably more likely you'll lose it just from the explorer glitch :)

Perhaps I should have said "You WILL lose all your DVD titles." ;)

Perhaps I should have said "You WILL lose all your DVD titles." ;)

Hehe....

My guess is that you will....

And thanks to Timbert.... nice to know about the upgrade.

My guess is that the CURRENTLY sold 995 does not play nicely with the HDMI inputs on the very expensive Sony TV's. So they had to fix it. I would be surprised if HDMI designed as long ago as the 995 would be perfect now.

And while they were at it, it didn't play well with some SONY (i.e. certain?) dvd's - so heck, we'll fix that too.

Any other improvements are likely wishful thinking, but I hope to be corrected.

Edit: Sony Rant removed, re: DRM, batteries and Playstation:


GLT

My guess is that the CURRENTLY sold 995 does not play nicely with the HDMI inputs on the very expensive Sony TV's. So they had to fix it. I would be surprised if HDMI designed as long ago as the 995 would be perfect now.

And while they were at it, it didn't play well with some SONY (i.e. certain?) dvd's - so heck, we'll fix that too.

Any other improvements are likely wishful thinking, but I hope to be corrected.

I think you nailed it. This is entirely the reason for the update. They are not listening to the customers needs. It's a loss of revenue for them and that's all they care about.

I received this player as a Xmas gift in '05. I've literally used it only about 20 times in that whole time (we had a baby just before that, so movie watching decreased significantly).
Started using it a bit more in the last month, when suddenly it won't power up anymore. I used the power toggle from my Harmony remote, the Sony remote, and manually click the power button on the unit. I also tried plugging it in directly into a working outlet (bypassing the surge protector). No go.

I've searched this thread, and didn't find anyone with this type of catastrophic failure. Anybody have any suggestions? How long is the Sony warranty?

Should I just buy more hard drive space and rip the movies to watch on my HTPC? I know, that last question is more of a veiled attempt at getting you all to make me feel justified in buy more hard drive space :) It would be a shame though, cuz that's 400 x 3-4GB's per disk of space to buy that the 995 currently takes care of.

Thanks for the help!
Bobby

I'm the only one who's had this issue? Wow.

I'm the only one who's had this issue? Wow.
I had a similar problem with mine which I received as a gift for Christmas 06. When I press the power button, the unit would come on briefly and then immediately shut off by itself. I tried for a few days, unplugging it for long periods of time, but that didn't work. I ended up having to exchange the unit for another one.

Thanks for the reply.

I guess I'm out of luck since I'm past the 1-yr mark, eh?

I am about to move into a new house and had a question regarding transportation. I am only moving a couple of miles away, should I go through the process of removing all of the discs? What I did last time was remove all of the discs and shut off the player before it could notice the discs were gone. Then I opened the unit before it could notice the discs were gone and loaded the discs in the same order. Worked like a charm, but I had to document what slot each disc was in. Very time consuming.

Anybody have any moving tips for the unit?

I am about to move into a new house and had a question regarding transportation. I am only moving a couple of miles away, should I go through the process of removing all of the discs? What I did last time was remove all of the discs and shut off the player before it could notice the discs were gone. Then I opened the unit before it could notice the discs were gone and loaded the discs in the same order. Worked like a charm, but I had to document what slot each disc was in. Very time consuming.

Anybody have any moving tips for the unit?

jjg247 -

Don't try to take the easy way out. Here's what happen to me:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=7296429&&#post7296429

My advice would be to follow your own instructions. Good luck.

This morning I installed the updated firmware on all four of my changers. The disk titles in the explorer were retained.

The only settings that were reset are the handful of options set through the Display menu, like default resolution, display brightness, that sort of thing.

Sean

Alright I quickly looked through the pages of this thread for help but didn't see what I needed. I just bought this unit as a refurb, I put in a couple discs to test it out and it worked fine. So I put in all of my discs so that it could load all the data at once, but now it makes like a screaming sound and won't rotate all the way around. I can't see any obstructions or anything holding it back, I have rotated it all the way around with the door open, but it won't do it by itself. Has anyone heard of this problem? I would really like to not have to send it to Sony or bring it back to the store, since the store is hours away.