Sony Introduces New 400-disc DVD Changer with HDMI

[Clint DeBoer]

<P><A href="http://www.audioholics.com/news/uploads/SonyDVPCX995V.jpg"></A><FONT face=Arial size=2><A href="http://www.audioholics.com/news/pressreleases/SonyHDMIDVDplayers.php"><IMG style="WIDTH: 125px; HEIGHT: 56px" alt=[SonyDVPCX995V1] hspace=10 src="http://www.audioholics.com/news/thumbs/SonyDVPCX995V1_th.jpg" align=left border=0></A>The <A href="http://www.audioholics.com/news/pressreleases/SonyHDMIDVDplayers.php">DVP-CX995V</A> 400-disc DVD/Super-Audio CD (SA-CD) changer up-scales video to high definition (1080i/720p) resolution and transmits high quality audio through a High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI). HDMI connections allow for the transfer of uncompressed digital signals to other HDMI equipped components. The changer's re-designed Disc Explorer™ on-screen graphic user interface provides intuitive access to the expansive disc library making it easy for users to locate their favorite movies and SA-CD music. Additional user convenience features include multi-disc resume (40 discs), custom parental controls (400 discs) and playback memory (400 discs). The player also offers coaxial and optical digital outputs and a universal remote control. The DVP-CX995V will be available this summer for about $400. Sony also announced a new lineup of DVD players with pricing and availability.</FONT></P>
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[Rock&Roll Ninja]

Sold! I've been itching to buy a megachanger with a digital ouptut for years now. (back then it was DVI), and my Sony megadisk CD player has performed flawlessly for years.

[nick_danger]

I don't read anything in there regarding progressive scan or other video output connections. I'm assuming it upconverts or at least supports PS, but what about component output?

This thing sounds really tempting... never having to touch my DVDs again sounds really cool... My only concern comes down to the OSD. Are there any changers that connect to the Internet to get cover pictures or movie info (like media player does with music CDs)? I'm sure it would cost a lot more than $400, but I can't imagine a cooler way to browse through DVDs... Movie titles are cooler than "disc 1, disc 2, etc", but still.

[JohnA]

I don't read anything in there regarding progressive scan or other video output connections. I'm assuming it upconverts or at least supports PS, but what about component output?

This thing sounds really tempting... never having to touch my DVDs again sounds really cool... My only concern comes down to the OSD. Are there any changers that connect to the Internet to get cover pictures or movie info (like media player does with music CDs)? I'm sure it would cost a lot more than $400, but I can't imagine a cooler way to browse through DVDs... Movie titles are cooler than "disc 1, disc 2, etc", but still.

There are solutions like kaleidoscope, and the Escient Fireball DVDM-300, but they cost an arm, a leg and your first born. :eek: But there are computer software based systems that you can use and rip all your DVD's to an external HD and view cover art, as well networking them to anywhere in your house. :D

[nick_danger]

John, as the owner of a new HTPC, it has been my mission to find a way to put all my DVDs on my PC, or at least on a massive HD on my home network. Please tell me what you know.

[JohnA]

John, as the owner of a new HTPC, it has been my mission to find a way to put all my DVDs on my PC, or at least on a massive HD on my home network. Please tell me what you know.

Because I am a Mac guy...what I can tell you I learned from the screen savers
http://www.g4tv.com/screensavers/index.html

kevin Rose is the man when it comes to PC hacks

Also do a google search for DVD ripping. I know one of the best software DVD/CD rippers out there is alcohol 120%

http://www.alcohol-software.com/

Also look for DVD media server software

Good Luck

:D

[Vancouver]

this may be a daft question, but does anyone know if this will be able to output a good 480i signal via component?

[nick_danger]

Thanks John! Gawd, why must this all be so complicated? I understand and truly do appreciate the reason for copyright protection, but in order to do what I want, I have to buy/download at least three different utilities and then there's no guarantee that they will work and they won't even be all that easy to use. It's a tired argument, but people that DON'T pirate media shouldn't have to deal with half-assed products. Meh.

[shokhead]

Imo,not good to store cd's in a changer and i dont want to search in there to take out cd's to put in my car.

[Rock&Roll Ninja]

Why would I want to take CDs out of the megachanger? They're all ripped to iTunes and I just burn mixes for car use. And I don't even do that anymore since I got satellite radio.

[Dumar]

I agree, it would be great to have one place to park all my disks, but would also be looking for an iLink port. And what about not being able to play DVDA?

[shokhead]

Why would I want to take CDs out of the megachanger? They're all ripped to iTunes and I just burn mixes for car use. And I don't even do that anymore since I got satellite radio.

Best place to keep cd's? In the case they come in. Why would i burn a copy when i can play the org which will be a better quality then a burned. I'm not paying for radio,i already pay for tv. Think theres a reason some brands that dont make any and the ones that do make 1 to choose from. I guess the reasons for getting one are as good as to not.

[Rock&Roll Ninja]

Best place to keep cd's? In the case they come in. Why would i burn a copy when i can play the org which will be a better quality then a burned.

But when they're in the megachanger I don't have to take the originals out of the case.

And in my car, AAC is good enough cosidering the sound quality of my car's stereo. And theres a bigger chance of the original CDs getting scratched/stolen in my car.

[Leprkon]

And what about not being able to play DVDA?
I doubt you'll ever see a Sony product play DVDA, since they paid for most of the development of SACD. That's something you're just going to have to live with. :(

[rcarr]

Will HDMI carry an digital SACD signal to a compatible pre/pro or receiver as an iLink would?

[otiswild]

Hi,

I have the original 200-DVD Sony changer (CX850D), and this new unit appears to be a great upgrade. However, I really hate the DVD navigator that came with mine. It rarely recognizes disc titles (even after I put them in a computer and they have usable volume names and even cover art) let alone cover art.

Are the newer Sonys any better? Are the navigators any faster?

Are there any networked DVD changers that don't cost a frickin arm and a leg?

Are there any that plug into, say, Firewire, that also don't cost an arm and a leg??

Just curious on the state of the changer art since I got mine all those years ago...

[shokhead]

Try www.agoraquest.com