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post #661 of 680
4/17/12 at 7:51pm
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Originally Posted by LBJ2 View Post

Yes, ...just plug it into the rear USB port and leave it there. Going forward just consider it a part of your S780. That way you'll have instant access to all your BD Live info and any special Blu ray functions loaded when you view your BDs. You can use the front USB port for whatever else you like.

Note: if ever you are looking for something to do...you can select and download video samples from the site below from your PC to your USB drive and then plug into your S780 for viewing:
http://www.demo-world.eu/trailers/hi...n-trailers.php

How do you download samples from this site? If I click on the part #s of the file I want to download, it saying me to use download manager...I tried to do that but still its not working.
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post #662 of 680
4/17/12 at 11:54pm
i was able to download one. it was a random one. it downloaded as a .rar file.
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post #663 of 680
4/18/12 at 5:24am
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Originally Posted by tanishq02 View Post

How do you download samples from this site? If I click on the part #s of the file I want to download, it saying me to use download manager...I tried to do that but still its not working.

Try this:

go to:
http://www.demo-world.eu/trailers/hi...n-trailers.php

Click on:
Part # of the sample you want to download

On the next page, Click on:
>>Download<<

File will download to your computer as a .rar file (( This is a compressed file) )

Extract:
The .rar file.. will extract to a .m2ts file
(PC users) Here's a free app (7-zip) for extracting .rar files on windows7 32 or 64 http://7-zip.org/

Here's a .rar extraction "how to" for both PC/Mac users: http://www.howtogeek.com/73904/begin...-and-mac-os-x/

Note for Mac users: try Double Clicking on the .rar file first to see if it will expand to a .m2ts file before downloading the free Unarchiver program from the App store. Mac OS has a "StuffIt Expander" app for extracting .rar files already built into the Mac OS

Drag .m2ts:
to your USB stick

Plug in:
USB stick into your S780

On S780:
Go to Video menu
Click on USB
Select .m2ts file and play

(works on both PC and Mac)
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post #664 of 680
4/18/12 at 6:04pm
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Originally Posted by LBJ2 View Post


Try this:

go to:
http://www.demo-world.eu/trailers/hi...n-trailers.php

Click on:
Part # of the sample you want to download

On the next page, Click on:
>>Download<<

File will download to your computer as a .rar file (( This is a compressed file) )

Extract:
The .rar file.. will extract to a .m2ts file
(PC users) Here's a free app (7-zip) for extracting .rar files on windows7 32 or 64 http://7-zip.org/

Here's a .rar extraction "how to" for both PC/Mac users: http://www.howtogeek.com/73904/begin...-and-mac-os-x/

Note for Mac users: try Double Clicking on the .rar file first to see if it will expand to a .m2ts file before downloading the free Unarchiver program from the App store. Mac OS has a "StuffIt Expander" app for extracting .rar files already built into the Mac OS

Drag .m2ts:
to your USB stick

Plug in:
USB stick into your S780

On S780:
Go to Video menu
Click on USB
Select .m2ts file and play

(works on both PC and Mac)

Thanks...I got it now. Somehow I missed >>Download<< link since it was not showing as hyperlink.
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post #665 of 680
4/19/12 at 7:52am
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Originally Posted by tanishq02 View Post

Thanks...I got it now. Somehow I missed >>Download<< link since it was not showing as hyperlink.

Great. Its easy to miss. I posted the full details just in case other people might want to try this out as well. Plenty of cool samples to see and hear on this site
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post #666 of 680
4/24/12 at 4:45am
Sony's 4K-upscaling BDP-S790 Blu-ray player available online, hits stores May 6th
http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/24/s...ine-in-stores/

By Jason Hidalgo posted Apr 24th 2012 6:07AM




If you've been itching for Sony to take your money since it announced its flagship BDP-S790 Blu-ray player, then get ready to open up that wallet. The device is now available at Sony's online store for $249.99, with an estimated ship date of April 24th. The dual-core player (yes, there's a dual-core CPU in here!) will also be available in stores on May 6th for folks who prefer schlepping their electronics the old-fashioned way. Besides 4K upscaling and 3D playback, the BDP-S790 features DLNA, Netflix, VUDU, Amazon Instant Video, Slacker, Pandora, Twitter and Facebook capabilities. For more details, feel free to peruse the PR after the break.
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SONY ANNOUNCES ARRIVAL OF ITS 2012 FLAGSHIP BLU-RAY DISC PLAYER WITH DUAL-CORE PROCESSOR
What: Sleek, fast and smart - the new Sony BDP-S790 Blu-ray Disc™ player is now available for consumer pre-order. In addition to Blu-ray Disc, DVD and CD playback, this WiFi® connected flag-ship model supports digital services from Sony Entertainment Network and a variety of other providers, including UltraViolet™ streaming services powered by VUDU. With its built-in 4K upscaling, the BDP-S790 player also delivers superior playback quality from a number of other HD and SD sources – even those in 3D!
Key Features
- Dual core processor for faster response
- 4K upscaling
- IP Content Noise Reduction
- Dual HDMI outputs
- IR input
Sony Entertainment Network
- Video Unlimited
- Music Unlimited
- Netflix
- Flixter
- VUDU
- Amazon Instant Video
- Slacker
- Pandora
- And many more Internet powered services
- Social media integration with Socialize, Twitter and Facebook
- Entertainment Database Browser with Gracenote technology
- DLNA Client and photo, music, and video playback
- HomeShare Network Speaker compatible
- Photo, music, and video playback via front USB
- "Media Remote" (iPhone/iPod touch/Android BD Remote Control application)
- Available for about $249
When: Pre-order – April 22
In stores – May 6
Where: Online at www.store.sony.com, at Sony Stores and at electronics retailers nationwide
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post #667 of 680
4/24/12 at 6:16pm
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Originally Posted by LBJ2 View Post

Sony's 4K-upscaling BDP-S790 Blu-ray player available online, hits stores May 6th
http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/24/s...ine-in-stores/

By Jason Hidalgo posted Apr 24th 2012 6:07AM




If you've been itching for Sony to take your money since it announced its flagship BDP-S790 Blu-ray player, then get ready to open up that wallet. The device is now available at Sony's online store for $249.99, with an estimated ship date of April 24th. The dual-core player (yes, there's a dual-core CPU in here!) will also be available in stores on May 6th for folks who prefer schlepping their electronics the old-fashioned way. Besides 4K upscaling and 3D playback, the BDP-S790 features DLNA, Netflix, VUDU, Amazon Instant Video, Slacker, Pandora, Twitter and Facebook capabilities. For more details, feel free to peruse the PR after the break.
Show full PR text
SONY ANNOUNCES ARRIVAL OF ITS 2012 FLAGSHIP BLU-RAY DISC PLAYER WITH DUAL-CORE PROCESSOR
What: Sleek, fast and smart - the new Sony BDP-S790 Blu-ray Disc™ player is now available for consumer pre-order. In addition to Blu-ray Disc, DVD and CD playback, this WiFi® connected flag-ship model supports digital services from Sony Entertainment Network and a variety of other providers, including UltraViolet™ streaming services powered by VUDU. With its built-in 4K upscaling, the BDP-S790 player also delivers superior playback quality from a number of other HD and SD sources – even those in 3D!
Key Features
- Dual core processor for faster response
- 4K upscaling
- IP Content Noise Reduction
- Dual HDMI outputs
- IR input
Sony Entertainment Network
- Video Unlimited
- Music Unlimited
- Netflix
- Flixter
- VUDU
- Amazon Instant Video
- Slacker
- Pandora
- And many more Internet powered services
- Social media integration with Socialize, Twitter and Facebook
- Entertainment Database Browser with Gracenote technology
- DLNA Client and photo, music, and video playback
- HomeShare Network Speaker compatible
- Photo, music, and video playback via front USB
- "Media Remote" (iPhone/iPod touch/Android BD Remote Control application)
- Available for about $249
When: Pre-order – April 22
In stores – May 6
Where: Online at www.store.sony.com, at Sony Stores and at electronics retailers nationwide

What it comes down to IMHO is how well it upscales to 4k. If there's a marked improvement, I'd bite for $250.
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post #668 of 680
4/24/12 at 8:54pm
Thanks! I wish the THX Bounty trailer was on the list, been trying to find it for years, someone uploaded it to youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2vkE...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7qa8rjcFNQ
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post #669 of 680
5/22/12 at 8:51am
New firmware is out which allegedly improves BD-ROM playability.
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post #670 of 680
5/28/12 at 7:39am
I've started to notice some goofy things happening with my S780. When a disk first starts playing or resumes after a lengthy pause, the sound cuts out for about 2 seconds but then everything syncs up and is ok. Also, some titling issues, although I wonder if it's with my Chuck Season 5 BD set. Disk one is listed as disk 3 ( there are only 2 disks in the set), and now Disk two says Castle Season 5 instead of Chuck Season 5 Disk 2.

Is this the gracenote database that's keeps popping up?

Sorry, strange but true...
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post #671 of 680
6/16/12 at 9:06am
I have Sony Blu Ray BDP-S780 and I just noticed the new foreign movies Netflix added Subtitles are missing but when watching on my Mac there is subtitles WTF is that about? Can anyone help? Why doesn't Sony just update to 1080P, 5.1 surround to the new UI for Netflix to make it easier for customers?
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post #672 of 680
6/17/12 at 7:47pm
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Originally Posted by TiVolino View Post

Ok, is anyone else having trouble with Hulu+ ? The interface comes up, I pick a program, it plays the first "commercial" or two, then it just freezes with the blue splash showing. It never returns, and when I try and power down, it freezes and flashes "see you" on the player display. I then have to un plug the power and plug it back in to get it to power up.

My S780 occasionally gives me the flashing "see you" display requiring me to unplug it. I don't think it's a problem with Hulu, because I have never used that service. Owners on Amazon have reported the same issue. This shouldn't happen on Sony's so-called flagship model. That they've let it continue is disappointing.
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post #673 of 680
6/18/12 at 5:38pm
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Originally Posted by sbk1799 View Post

My S780 occasionally gives me the flashing "see you" display requiring me to unplug it. I don't think it's a problem with Hulu, because I have never used that service. Owners on Amazon have reported the same issue. This shouldn't happen on Sony's so-called flagship model. That they've let it continue is disappointing.


I have both Amazon Prime and Netflix and I have the same issue with BDP-S780 Blu-Ray player also, really annoying not only that but the new foreign movies added I do not get subtitles I can only subtitles on my iPad, iPod Touch, Dell Notebook, iMac and Kindel Fire. I think the subtitle problem is that Sony still using the old Netflix UI and their own servers, why not fix this problem? They completely ignore customers now on. As much as I appreciate the quality of Blu Ray I am starting to miss those simple DVD days sigh.
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post #674 of 680
6/21/12 at 8:01am
i get the dlashing "see you" every now and then s well, when it happens, it doesnt matter if i was wathing a bd, or steaming content, it seems to do after so many hours of use or something, its alsmost as if the player is rebooting itself, i have never had to unplug it for it to go away though, i usually let it go for awhile, unsually no lnger than abut a mnute or roughlymore, and its stops on its own,

sometimes after it hs done that i have noticed slight improvement in functionality, thats why i think its doing it owns reboot or whatever,

i have an s580 as well and it will do the same thing

one thing that has happened with my s780, its only happened twice, but illbe wathcing a movie, and forwhatever reason, ill have to stop the movie and start it again the next day, ill get a lock up on the player, itll just stop dead in the movie, and that will usually require an unplugging or holding the power button until it goes off, like i said it has only happened twice, just recently was the last one, i started watching the hugo 3d, and it was getting late so i remember where i was in the move, stopped playing, took disc out and yesterday when i oput it back in i went to roughly where i was and after about 5 minutes it just stiopped, i had picture,, it was as if it was paused, but hitting play or pause did nothing, i help the power button for what seemd like 45 seconds, it finally shut off, turned it back on, and the movie played fine from then on

has this happened to anyone else?
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post #675 of 680
7/28/12 at 4:12pm
The SEE YOU on my unit will not go away. It is very aggravating because unplugging etc.... And it's right back. Do I have to leave it unplugged a long time?? Can I do a hold power button reset? Has anyone figured out a way to stop this from happening? I think it started at last software update. I hope Sony fixes this soon
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post #676 of 680
7/30/12 at 7:26am
Can anyone tell me why I get a distorted signal trying to play SACD using HDMI through the S780?eek.gif
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post #677 of 680
8/10/12 at 6:37pm
Got a firmware update today. Anyone know the details?
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post #678 of 680
8/11/12 at 9:26am
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Originally Posted by rightintel View Post

Got a firmware update today. Anyone know the details?

The European update states the following:

Cinavia
Bravia Internet Video playability improvement
BD-ROM playability improvement
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post #679 of 680
10/26/12 at 1:38pm
I just want to give everyone a heads up. I installed Oshare DLNA media server a few days ago. Something about Oshare causes the 780 to continually reboot itself. I thought I had a defective unit. When a second unit did the same thing I decided to uninstall Oshare which fixed things back to normal.


Like others, I have to pull the plug on my 780 for various lockups at times when it won't shut down or reboot. My ancient Samsung 1600 is more reliable than this 780. But the 780 plays my sacd-r's like a champ and does not have cinavia.
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post #680 of 680
10/31/12 at 10:37am
Hello folks

I've had this Blu Ray player for a few months, but only today tried to access my Facebook on it for the first time.
Problem!
I can see that I'm correctly logged-in to my Facebook account. The familiar blue bar at the top with my user ID, Message, Notifications icons, etc are visible, but none of the actual content is being displayed, my Wall posts, Profile, etc. All blank space on-screen.
All I seem to be able to access is my Facebook settings.

Is there anything I should be doing in Settings to enable Facebook properly, or does this sound like a bug?
I've tried adding an empty USB stick to the rear port, thinking that perhaps the machine needed some kind of extra memory, but this doesn't make any difference.

Any ideas would be much appreciated!
Cheers!
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