Sony DVP-CX995V owner's thread - Page 5

mdeligny,

I have one DVD that is really scratched up. It got got pretty beat up when it was stuck in a 5 disk DVD changer...It doesn't look like it should play, yet the 995 played it just fine...so I guess scratches don't bother it...

Doesn't it seem strange that scratches don't bother it, yet dirt does? Go Figure...

I am looking at getting a DVD changer and was recently pointed to the 777ES. It looks like the 995 is about half the price and almost the exact same features (missing a few calibration features and the RS-232 jack).

Is there something else I am missing? What would be the reason for getting the 777 over the 995? Are there other DVD changers out there that compete with the Sony product line? It looks (from this thread) like there are a few annoying bugs in the 995, but nothing that seems worthy of stopping my purchase.

Any comments/suggestions? If using component cables and digital audio, will I be disappointed with picture and audio quality compared a single disc progressive player like the Integra DPS 5.5?

Thanks for your help,
Shane

The Sony ES line usually has a few better componants and exterior color. I don;t think it's worth the extra money. I am very happy with my 995. The sound and picture quality are very good. But I have a high end Mits Diamond 73" TV and everyone who sees a DVD on it thinks the picture quality is great.

It also seems that one arguable downside to the Sony megachangers is the explorer interface.

If I am purchasing a new universal remote for my home theater, is there one that can replace the need for this functionality at all? It sounds like some people are using the Pronto and other remotes to do things such as store DVD cover art, organize the titles, etc. Am I correct in this assessment? What is a good path to take if I am getting a new remote, but don't want to spend $1000?

Here are some remotes that I have run across that might do the job:
Universal MX-3000
Philips Pronto (not sure which model)
Logitech Harmony 880?
Universal MX-700 or 800

I have read some reviews of these products in various threads and all over the internet. My biggest use for the remote would be to control the DVD changer. Would one be superior to the others? Is there another option that I am missing? Would I be better off setting up a HTPC and using something like Cinemar's DVDLobby and the Sony plugin? I think I would like to avoid setting up another PC just to control the DVDs, but I am sure there are other advantages to that route as well.

Thanks for your suggestions,
Shane

Also, what stands have people been using to hold their changers since they are over 21" deep?

I really like the Bello AT-2567, but it says the shelf depth is only 19 7/8" deep. Maybe it will work and I will just have to deal with the changer sticking out an inch and a half.

Frankly, the navagation is not that bad. I have a Pronto 7000 and with LowPro's help have been adding dvd covers to it for one button operation. But the Sony navagation is fine too. It does take a while to load in the data. I had to hand type in about 300 titles. Once in, you can sort by name, genre, number and set up files. With the skip+ key ( which acts like a page down key) you can scroll through the whole list in about 60 seconds. Plus the Sony remote has been redesigned for the 995. I tested the old remote at Tweeter and it had a "tricky" joystick type button that was a pain to mess with. Now this remote has seperate buttons for up down right left and enter.

As for buying a special remote just for this changer, I would not pay $500 plus for one to do that. Wait until you get the 995 and use it for a while before you run out and buy a special remote. Unless you also intend to use it for other reasons.

boozcruz33

I use the Home Theatre Master MX 700. More capacity than you'd ever need. All programming is done on the computer. Easy to learn. Macros, pauses, etc

Check it out at Remote Control Central.

BoozCruz ; If your looking to clean up the remote mess on the cheap, then the Harmony 659 will do the job for less than $100. I have one coming in .There are plenty of reviews on remotecentral.com to form a good opinion. There are plenty of other remotes that will do the same job. Your pocket and needs, dictate. I'll leave some comments on this set-up later this week.

I'm using a Bello AVS-4212:
http://www.bello.com/index.php?parti...16&categ_id=40

If you put the 995 on the left, the component cables and the read mechanism clear the back column, but the digital audio cable does not. The front of the unit sticks out about an inch or two past the front legs.

Greetings,


I use a Sanus systems Euro series 6 shelf rack. The shelves are 19 inches deep. The 995 fits nicely with no problem. Most of the unit is less than 21 inches in the rear. The motor housing is the only portion that sticks out farther. If you have a rack that is open in the back you will have no trouble.


Regards,

Does anyone know any way to use the remote control to access a disc by number? I strictly bought this unit so that I could use macros and pretty pictures to make this so my son who can't read can find discs and won't get his hands all over them.

Now it looks like if you can't read, and can't go through 40 steps, you can't get to a disc!

Which, makes it complete garbage as far as I can tell. Yes, it is fast, yes, I can set it up to list everything alphabetically. But, I can't go to disc 36 directly so my son can sing along with Big Bird?

You have GOT to be kidding me!?!?

What mega changer can do that oh so basic function if this one can't... and is anyone looking to buy a brand new 995 for cheap?

Try Display, Enter, 36, Enter - that should get Big Bird to sing, then Display, Display - to clear the menu

I might be interested in another 995 if you still want to sell... mcgee37064@yahoo.com

Are you using a universal remote to display jacket covers for the discs in the player? If so, which remote are you using?

What about any "cheap" activity based remote to control all your devices, including Sony 995 (that you would probably buy anyway)? Does anyone know which activity based remotes (based on experience) allow to set up one activity to play the same disk all the time?

gary

THANK YOU!!!

After reading the manual for 30 minutes at 2:00AM I just got sick of trying to figure it out on my own and figured that someone here had the knowledge I needed. Sorry I can't add to your collection of DVD changers.

Your help is greatly appreciated and makes me feel better about my purchase.

Control is not an issue at all - I am using Crestron and while I currently have a 10" CT-3500 panel, I will likely use a 12" TPS-5000 panel for control. Lots of memory and very pretty graphics.

Thanks again!

~P~

While I don't own the 995 I do own the 985. I select my discs by macro only using the TSU7000. If like the 985, the only proper macro for you to use is below.

Stop
Display
Enter
Numerical entry (slot number)
Enter
Display

If a disc is not playing there is only one display menu to advance out of. The only time there are two display menus to advance out of is if a disc is actively playing when entering the display menu. As such, the only macro which will ensure you exit the display menu cleanly at the end (irrespective of whether a disc is actively playing at the time or not) is the one above.

-Lowpro

Tired everything and can't get the HDMI on the 995 to light up/pass a signal.

Bypassed the Gefen switcher; instead of using my 30 foot DVI cable through the ceiling strung a 15 foot directly, and still nothing.

The porjector worked with with my old Samsung upscaling projector (w/o mod) so I know the projector is HDCP compliant.

Any ideas out there?

Is it the HDMI to DVI (using a HDMI/DVI cable tthat came with my HD TIVO)?

Is it the cable length?

garykagan ; I left a comment prior to yours ,on the Harmony 659 being available for less than $100.
Spend some time at remotecentral.com to familiarize yourself. There are plenty of others that will do the job too.

Now as for the Harmony 659; I really like it , and soon I will have it set up exactly the way I want it. So far it operates everything very well right off the bat. You just need to spend some time on the Harmony site setting everything up. It controls the 995 well , with the basic functions. As soon as I work out the custom screens/buttons , to my liking,I'll leave more input. So far , it's a damn steal for the money. Good feel and backlighting. Lot's of hardbuttons and the set-up was easy. I really didn't like the Sony remote. Very poorly done and not much thought went into it. Sony should be way better, but then they have their own line of custom remotes they're trying to sell .

Will it play PAL discs (over HDMI)?

I think sony has a problem with their HDMI input.It seems quite a few people are having a problem with there HDMI outlet If I happen to bump the cable it doesn't work until I jiggle it.


Vid53

Greetings,

I have my 995 connected to my Sony HS51 projector using a 23' RAM Rev 2 HDMI cable and have no problems.

There is an option in the Screen setup menu to adjust the HDMI output's resolution ( page 78 of the manual ). The default setting is Auto which works just fine as it senses the rez. on your display and sets the output accordingly.

Regards,

I too called Sony (1-800-222-7669) and spoke with a rep "Norbert" who, after 20 minutes of trying to get the autostart to disabled, did some research and came back and said the individual DVD or CD if encoded to autostart will override the 995's autostart setting.

Can that be possible? It does not sound believable to me.

Doesn't every DVD autostart? I had a guy named Kenny. He was very defensive. I said I heard that the older 985 had similar problems. He essentially called me an idiot and said the 995 works perfectly. I told him to test it himself and he said they had no 995 available. I told him to just go to a local retailer to see for himself. Eventually Sony will figure it out if they get lots of complaints.

Moved the machine closer to take cable length out of the question and then changed cables, and still no HDMI light.

Has anuone been successful wit a HDMI to DVI connection?

I have my CX995V connected using the HDMI - DVI cable that was sent I believe with my HR10-250 and no problems. My tv has a DVI connection but no HDMI.

Here is the auto response I got from Sony regarding the auto play being broken.

Thank you for contacting Sony Online Support.

Sony Electronics has not announced any updates available for the product. If there is such a product in the works, it has not been revealed to us. Updates as they become available would be found by visiting the Sony online support URL based on the model. If you have other questions we can only recommend contacting the Customer Service group at 800-222-7669 for further assistance.

Thank You,

Your Sony Email Response Team
CV1D
Bennie


Please join me in hounding Sony until they correct this issue.