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post #331 of 680
11/30/11 at 10:06am
Picked this up last night at Nebraska Furniture Mart in Kansas City for $169. Awesome player so far.
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post #332 of 680
11/30/11 at 10:41am
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Picked this up last night at Nebraska Furniture Mart in Kansas City for $169. Awesome player so far.


Congratulations that's an excellent price!
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post #333 of 680
11/30/11 at 9:36pm
Anyone see the benifits in setting the HDMI Deep Color to 10bit or 12bit? Whats the difference, why is that feature even available? How about the YCbCr/RGB (HDMI) setting, you guys have that set to AUTO, 4:2:2, or 4:4:4?
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post #334 of 680
12/1/11 at 6:11am
Greetings proud BDP-S780 owners !

Sony's Italian site claims that the BDP-S780 can add the SKYPE function on any TV.

Any concrete experience confirming this statement would be really appreciate. My Samsung TV would love to have Skype...

Thanks for sharing the technical details as well.

Good day

JF
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post #335 of 680
12/1/11 at 6:19am
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Originally Posted by burguetjf View Post

Greetings proud BDP-S780 owners !

Sony's Italian site claims that the BDP-S780 can add the SKYPE function on any TV.

Any concrete experience confirming this statement would be really appreciate. My Samsung TV would love to have Skype...

Thanks for sharing the technical details as well.

Good day

JF

Interesting. I can try that and get back to you pretty quickly. I have the S780, Sony Skype camera and both a Sony TV and a Samsung TV.

I'll post my findings shortly ...essere in grado di post i miei risultati in pochi minuti

Sì. Questo funziona molto bene con un Samsung 6000 TV

The Skype app on the Sony BDP-S780 works perfectly on a Samsung 6000 LED TV.
Technical details: I used the Sony Skype Camera and connected the Sony BDP-S780 to the Samsung TV via a HDMI cable and connected the BDP-S780 to the internet. All worked as advertised.
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post #336 of 680
12/8/11 at 9:30am
Looks like another firmware update for the BDP-S780
"11/30/2011 Version M07.R.0579 File Size 72.14 MB This utility upgrades the Blu-ray Disc player firmware to version M07.R.0579 and provides the following benefits:
Improvements over firmware version M07.R.0553: Improves BRAVIA® Internet Video connectivity."

Also, today 12/08/2011 Sony added another video app to the S780 called SnagFilms the description lists it as "The best indie movies on demand" However so, far this app seems to cause my player to freeze-up when I try to play a movie from the SnagFilms library. I've had to reset my player twice --anybody else having better success viewing video from this new app?
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post #337 of 680
12/8/11 at 4:04pm
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Originally Posted by LBJ2 View Post

From my own experience trying a couple non-Sony Skype cameras with the BDP-S780, is that they either worked or they didn't work at all. ( I've listed the cameras that worked for me earlier in this forum) There's really not much you can do to adjust the camera via the BDP-S780 Skype menu.

Because your C910 works but displays some horizontal lines leads me to believe perhaps there is an issue with the camera itself. The only recommendation I can give is:
1. Connect to a PC--Does it display the horizontal lines when using with a PC?
2. Make sure you have the latest C910/Logitech drivers loaded on the C910 ( via your PC)
3. As you already mentioned its not listed as a Sony Skype compatible camera--so I am not sure what else you can do to make this work with the BDP-S780.

Perhaps someone else in this forum has some additional advice?

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Originally Posted by SONNY USER View Post

Does anyone has tested a Logitech HD Pro Web Cam C910 and the BDP 780??
According yo sonny web site the only Logitech webcam tested is C250 but it is basic camera. I Bought a expensive C910 I Bought C910 for Skype and it works but some horizontal lines apperars on the screen ( similar as when external noise is present) I don´t know if something must be configured in the Blue Ray or in the cammera.

I need help to use this couple of products for skype



Any more on this? I also have a logitech c910 one of the better webcams for the moeny and have the same issues with horizonal lines. Doesnt do it on the PC but does with my new s780. really wanted these to work together... was hoping for a driver or firmware update to fix problem...


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post #338 of 680
12/8/11 at 4:54pm
Seems they dropped the 5ghz band as mine only picks up the 2.4 maybe im over looking something but dont think so....
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post #339 of 680
12/8/11 at 4:56pm
Can I get a list of the compatiable webcams? Which ones have people found to work that are not on the list.

I know the logitech c910 has terrible horizonal lines...
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post #340 of 680
12/8/11 at 5:01pm
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I should keep telling myself, "no more onboard storage". I guess leaving a USB stick in the back of the unit shouldn't be a big deal. At this point, I am really trying to stick with Sony, but I have considered buying the Panasonic DMP-BDT210. Reason I was thinking of switching brands is because of the picture drop outs some of us were having with the S570 and S770. I currently own the S350 and S570. I never had any major issues except for the picture drop outs that started occurring in early January 2011, however, this problems was solved by setting the HDMI Deep Color to OFF. I also owned the S770 for 1 month and loved the look and style of this player. DVD upconversion on the S770 was incredible, even better when compared with the S570! I returned it due to picture drop outs, not realizing that it was an issue with the firmware. What's odd is that it affected those of us that had the player connected via a/v receivers

Cortiz,
Do you know if the wireless card was downgraded from the S780? Someone on the S580 owner's thread said the 5 Ghz band was lost on the S580, but what about the S780?

Seems so... mine only picks up my 2.4 signal
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post #341 of 680
12/8/11 at 6:25pm
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Originally Posted by Cyberhacka View Post

What Logitech Camera did you try?

According to the Sony website only the C250 model is supported.

I just spoke to Logitech and they told me the C250 model & C910 have the same drivers. Has anyone tried a Logitech Skype Cam on the Sony BDP-S780 blu ray player?

Dont know about the c250.. but the c910 does not work. Get terrible horizonal lines and it seems others have this issue also

Maybe a driver or firmware update will help... just need to make enough noise... squeeky wheel gets the most grease
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post #342 of 680
12/9/11 at 6:02am
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Dont know about the c250.. but the c910 does not work. Get terrible horizonal lines and it seems others have this issue also

Maybe a driver or firmware update will help... just need to make enough noise... squeeky wheel gets the most grease

jcmarx: Too bad about the c910. A couple members have now stated that it works with the S780 but introduces a lot of distortion--so ultimately not compatible with current drivers.

I guess I was lucky in that I just grabbed some old laptop cam that I already had and it turns out it works with the Skype app on the S780. I used the MS LifeCam NX-3000 ( $14) . Its a laptop cam so the cable is very short--but it works perfectly. ( I didnt have any luck with any of my old Logitech laptop cams) From there I purchased the more expensive MS LifeCam Studio ( but returned that unit) because while it displays much better clarity it went into auto focus mode every time I moved. I ended up going with the Sony Skype Camera which was a good choice for me as it exceeds video/audio quality beyond the other cameras I tried. I see the Sony CMUBR100 Skype Video camera is now selling for $79.99 at buy.com http://www.buy.com/pr/product.aspx?s...llerid=2083092

The downside of the Sony camera other than price of course is it only works with Sony TV & Bluray players. So perhaps the MS LifeCam series or the "Studio"( about $55) camera is more practical as it can also be used with most of your other PCs or Laptops.

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Note: The other thing to keep in mind if you do decide to buy another camera--is that in general you may be much further away (several feet) from the TV/Camera than when using a Laptop/PC webcam--so the camera you use has to be able to process video/audio from a much further distance. This is the other reason I decided to go with the more expensive Sony Skype Camera which seems to handle the distance very well.
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post #343 of 680
12/12/11 at 10:45am
Has anyone been able to program the remote to control the input/power/volume of their [non Sony] TV?

The manual doesn't seem to have any directions for this and Sony's website says "No remote codes are currently available online for the BDP-S780." Link:http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/mod...pl?mdl=BDPS780

Trying to control our new Samsung TV...

Thanks in advance.
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post #344 of 680
12/12/11 at 11:16am
^^^
To program the x70 or x80 series remotes, while holding TV power, press 20 for samsung.

Here are all the codes from the manual:
Sony 01
Hitachi 02
LG/Goldstar 04
Mitsubishi/MGA 13
NEC 04
Panasonic 19
Philips 21
Pioneer 16
RCA 10
Samsung 20
Sharp 18
Toshiba 07

A real universal remote like the $15 RCA RCRP05B is a much better option since it can control every command for every device, learn, do macros, key moves, volume punch thru and is programmable from a PC with an optional cable.
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post #345 of 680
12/12/11 at 11:40am
has Sony fixed the color space problem that they had in the their previous players?

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/techn...n.html?start=3
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post #346 of 680
12/12/11 at 12:11pm
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Originally Posted by LBJ2 View Post

Looks like another firmware update for the BDP-S780
"11/30/2011 Version M07.R.0579 File Size 72.14 MB This utility upgrades the Blu-ray Disc player firmware to version M07.R.0579 and provides the following benefits:
Improvements over firmware version M07.R.0553: Improves BRAVIA® Internet Video connectivity."

Also, today 12/08/2011 Sony added another video app to the S780 called SnagFilms the description lists it as "The best indie movies on demand" However so, far this app seems to cause my player to freeze-up when I try to play a movie from the SnagFilms library. I've had to reset my player twice --anybody else having better success viewing video from this new app?

Looks like the new SnagFilms app is now working on my BDP-S780. I am now able to play video with no issues.
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post #347 of 680
12/12/11 at 12:30pm
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Originally Posted by mdavej View Post

^^^
To program the x70 or x80 series remotes, while holding TV power, press 20 for samsung.

Here are all the codes from the manual:
Sony 01
Hitachi 02
LG/Goldstar 04
Mitsubishi/MGA 13
NEC 04
Panasonic 19
Philips 21
Pioneer 16
RCA 10
Samsung 20
Sharp 18
Toshiba 07

A real universal remote like the $15 RCA RCRP05B is a much better option since it can control every command for every device, learn, do macros, key moves, volume punch thru and is programmable from a PC with an optional cable.

Thanks for the help - I'll give this a shot.

We have a Harmony 890 that we might hook up, but wanted to get the S780 Remote to control at least the TV's power/input/volume since the S780 can do so much...
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post #348 of 680
12/13/11 at 6:23pm
Have one coming.

tigerhonaker
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post #349 of 680
12/15/11 at 7:20am
Can someone tell me what storage device is used for the S780? Thanks.
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post #350 of 680
12/15/11 at 7:41am
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Can someone tell me what storage device is used for the S780? Thanks.

Hello: Is your question about "storage" referring to on-board memory for the S780? If so, then the answer is a USB flash drive.
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post #351 of 680
12/15/11 at 2:25pm
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Originally Posted by LBJ2 View Post

Hello: Is your question about "storage" referring to on-board memory for the S780? If so, then the answer is a USB flash drive.

Bingo. Thanks for the info. I just didn't want to read the manual.
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post #352 of 680
12/15/11 at 2:31pm
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Bingo. Thanks for the info. I just didn't want to read the manual.

LOL

Here's a good one ( High speed and cheap too)

http://www.amazon.com/Patriot-Xporte...3988034&sr=8-3
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post #353 of 680
12/15/11 at 2:41pm
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LOL

Here's a good one ( High speed and cheap too)

http://www.amazon.com/Patriot-Xporte...3988034&sr=8-3

Ordered! Tell Amazon to send your commission to you. Thanks again.
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post #354 of 680
12/15/11 at 2:53pm
Any way to delete items from the video section?

I doubt I will use more than 4 or 5 of those especially the blip one and the 3-D one.
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post #355 of 680
12/15/11 at 3:12pm
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Originally Posted by whotony View Post

Any way to delete items from the video section?

I doubt I will use more than 4 or 5 of those especially the blip one and the 3-D one.

Sorry--it appears Sony controls which apps get loaded on our S780s and which do not.

Like you, there are more than a few that I would like to delete on my S780 myself
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post #356 of 680
12/15/11 at 7:13pm
I did a quick scan of this thread, but did not see anything on this topic, so I will put it out there and hopefully someone who has encountered this can reply....

I have a Panasonic P42ST30 and am thinking of getting the Sony BDP-S780. Theoretically, it should not be an issue, if they follow the HDMI spec, but I am asking here if there are any compatibility issues (or gotchas) when it comes to rendering 3D video?

Also, they both offer Skype. The best reviews on cameras I've seen are for the Logitech webcam for Skype. Anyone experienced with using this camera with either the ST30 or the Sony S780?

FYI...I am leaning towards the Sony player (vs Panasonic BDT310) largely because of the extra Sony internet app coverage (i.e. additional to the Panasonic offering). I think, between the player and the Panny TV, I can forgo a Roku or similar streaming device, while either player would provide a satisfying rendering. Anyone undertook a similar strategy?

Thanks.
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post #357 of 680
12/15/11 at 7:45pm
Doubt you'll see anything bad crop up as a result of a panny coupled with Sony BD. I have a 60" Sony LX900 with a BDP-S770 and also looked recently at the BDT210 & 310.

I decided on a BDP-S780 upgrade due to 16-bit...ordered from Amazon (TigerDirect) and received yesterday. To my surprise, Harry Potter DH1 & 2 (3D) BD's came in the box I thought this was only a Sony (site) offer...
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post #358 of 680
12/16/11 at 11:33am
I have lots of videos in Youtube's favorites. When I use Youtube app on bpd-s780, I see only 2-3 videos under my favorites. Anyone seeing same thing? Any idea how can I see all videos saved in favorites or playlist in Youtube app?
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post #359 of 680
12/16/11 at 12:18pm
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Originally Posted by iamthehunter View Post

Doubt you'll see anything bad crop up as a result of a panny coupled with Sony BD. I have a 60" Sony LX900 with a BDP-S770 and also looked recently at the BDT210 & 310.

I decided on a BDP-S780 upgrade due to 16-bit...ordered from Amazon (TigerDirect) and received yesterday. To my surprise, Harry Potter DH1 & 2 (3D) BD's came in the box I thought this was only a Sony (site) offer...


I'm curious to know how you compare the PQ and AQ between your S770 and S780? I too upgraded to the S780 from the S770(Still have it) and I can't honestly see any improvement on PQ over the S770. However, I think the AQ on the S770 is slightly superior IMO.
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post #360 of 680
12/16/11 at 12:24pm
My question is a simple one.

How is the PQ & Sound compared to a regular DVD player?
Both running the same Movie for comparison.

Why do I ask?

Just signed order for a Sony BDPS-780 this week.



Terry
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