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boulderskies
Sonyphile
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From: Phoenix, Arizona
 |  Posted: 2004-11-22 11:40
The DVP-NS775V was delivered this weekend and was installed Sunday afternoon. Due to the particulars of my entertainment center/cabinet and thru no fault of the DVD player, installing was a bit of a pain but successfully accomplished.
S-video and coax digital connections were performed.
There is a Quick Setup and a Custom Setup; naturally I chose the Custom (wouldnt you?). I performed all the obvious configs including Dolby, DTS, 96hz, 4:3 pan scan, etc. I left the speaker balances and distances alone since this unit is connected to a SONY STR-DE997B receiver.
One idiotic feature of this player is the ability to turn on a function allowing it to remember the last places you paused 40 (yes, FORTY) DVDs! I turned this off. Hell, I cant even remember the plots of a lot of movies, let alone where I might have paused them  . I guess this feature would be good for someone who collects movies, but I am not one of these people.
I did configure the unit to power-down and dim-down after a certain amount of inactivity. This is a neat feature, as I have the unit plugged into the receiver so it turns on and off with it. The dim down feature is particularly helpful, as it will turn off the LCD display after about 20 minutes or so. This means you can watch a movie and the unit will be completely dark. I liked this.
I then went on to test pre-recorded and custom-recorded music CDs. Sound quality was excellent on both with no difficulty reading the source media.
Finally I rented "Border Blues" (DO NOT RENT THIS-ITS TERRIBLE  ) to sample DVD performance. Video (non-progressive scan) was excellent. Unfortunately the stupid movie was recorded in Dolby II (huh???) so I wasnt able to sample 5.1 sound.
All in all, for the money (about $120), this is a neat little player in a competitive market. Featuring the ability to play CD, CD-RW, CD-R, DVD, SACD and DataCD (for jpegs) and MP3, you really cant beat it.
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Maxxwire
Sony Adept
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From: Portland, Oregon - USA
 |  Posted: 2004-11-22 13:56
Do you think that they put the 40 pause memory in just because they had the technology to do it with?
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boulderskies
Sonyphile
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From: Phoenix, Arizona
|  Posted: 2004-11-22 14:03
No doubt. And its accompanied by a spiffy new name: "Multi-Disc Resume."
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Maxxwire
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| Posted: 2004-11-22 15:23
Nevertheless, you know that someone is going to see this feature and say "This just what I always wanted"...
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OnlyESPlease
Sony Addict
Joined: Sep 15, 2004
Posts: 221
From: St.Louis,Mo
 | Posted: 2004-11-22 17:27
Multi disc resume is good and annoying at the same time. I've accidently hit stop instead of pause and was grateful to not have to search for where I was in a movie. Other times I forget to hit stop twice ( overrides resume ) and months later I'll put in a dvd and can't figure out why the film starts in the middle of the credits.... Overall nice but unneccessary (like so many features on so many electronics).
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boulderskies
Sonyphile
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From: Phoenix, Arizona
|  Posted: 2004-11-24 13:41
Thanks for everyone's feedback.
I probably should qualify my original remarks by saying that being able to return to a movie that I was in the middle of a day or two ago would be an OK thing. It was the ability to return to that point for 40 movies that I found sort of rediculous.
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Maxxwire
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| Posted: 2004-11-24 13:51
Maybe this feature was designed for people with short attention spans who can't watch an entire Movie at once and find themselves in the middle of several Movies at one time.
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selsyn
Sony Enthusiant
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From: Ontario, Canada
 | Posted: 2004-11-24 18:59
Just bought and setup my DVP NS775 All's I can say " IS THAT WHAT THE PICTURE IS SUPPOSED TO LOOK LIKE, DAAAAMMM!
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Maxxwire
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| Posted: 2004-11-24 22:48
What Video interconnects are you using?
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selsyn
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From: Ontario, Canada
| Posted: 2004-11-25 05:19
Maxx: I'm using the Ultralink CVP platinum series videophile pro component video cables http://www.ultralinkcables.com/index2.html
I was using these cables on my old 325 player and the picture was good but with this 775 the picture is amazing!
My wife and I rewatched Hidalgo and the texturing with the sand was almost lifelike. I noticed this immediately but the true test was when she said that it was almost lifelike
Sel
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boulderskies
Sonyphile
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From: Phoenix, Arizona
|  Posted: 2004-11-29 09:08
I wanted to bring this thread back briefly to the original subject which was first impressions of the 775. I'm in total agreement with Selsyn-this thing rocks in terms of video! We have now watched three DVDs and even though I am viewing them on a "legacy" SONY XBR squared, the images are heads-above the older unit (DVP-S560D).
Additionally, the 775 runs SIGNIFICANTLY cooler than the 560D. I can now understand the probable reason for the fuse problem on the older unit and the resulting class action suit against SONY (http://www.sheller.com/Practice.asp?PracticeID=119 So, anyone with one of the three models listed in that suit, BEWARE. Symptoms will include DVDs skipping, stopping, refusing to play, returning to the beginning of the movie, etc.
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hotcross
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| Posted: 2004-11-29 11:42
sounds great!
i just bought the 775 as well. im just using the standard rca cables that came with it. i have a 32hs420 hdtv connected to it.
i was thinking of getting the monster m1000v. are they worth it for my setup or should i just get like 20 dollar audioquest ones from bestbuy? the salesman at best buy said that the monsters last longer, quality wise than standard 20 dollar cables....
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boulderskies
Sonyphile
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Posts: 760
From: Phoenix, Arizona
| Posted: 2004-11-29 12:00
Hotcross,
I tend towards S-Video rather than composite cables in all cases.
Additionally, the m1000v seem quite expensive.
I'm using a high-quality S-video cable with the 775 and am quite happy with the result.
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rb
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| Posted: 2004-11-29 12:08
hotcross component video connection will give you a better picture on your set. Your TV is also capable of receiving a progressive signal.
$20 for a set of Audioquest sounds like a steal. Make sure you use component video cables. Acoustic Research and Belkin also make affordable component cables.
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Maxxwire
Sony Adept
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Posts: 25733
From: Portland, Oregon - USA
| Posted: 2004-11-29 13:41
The Audioquest YIQ1 Component Video cable is a true 75 ohm Video cable with 22 ga SP LGC conductor and ground wires-
http://ww1.onecall.com/PID_829.htm
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Mully
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Joined: Jan 11, 2004
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From: Shoreview, MN
 | Posted: 2004-11-29 20:56
Thanks boulderskies for the link to the class action site. I signed up but am not holding my breath. I just got my Microsoft class action settlement of $10. lol
I just recently replaced my DVP-S530D because it was skipping, stopping, refusing to play, returning to the beginning of the movie, etc. I've suffered for years thinking I was insane.
I finally replaced it with a 775. I highly recommend this new DVD player. All the movies my 530D won't play all work now. I can rent movies with confidence now that my player will read them. The picture is awesome on my old XBR.
After pirating my nicer cables off my VCR, I hooked up the SACD to the Multi Channel 1 input on my receiver. Then I tried the Dark Side of the Moon Hybrid SACD. Very cool sound but I wouldn't have done it had I not already had cables. For me, I don't think the remixed SACD sound is worth the extra cable cost. Maybe if more SACDs start appearing I'll try more of them.
Now that the analog multi channel input is used I can compare and contrast the sound of the DVD processor with the 5000ES. At the same volume setting, the MultiChannel analog seems to be much quieter. Meaning, I have to turn the volume up significantly to reach the same audio level as the toslink input while watching DVD movies. (FYI SACDs won't play through the toslink. You must use the 6 analog cables.) Movies definately sounds better using the 5000ES processors and toslink input.
I currently have the new 775 hooked up using the component cables to my 5000ES and Maxx's highly recommended glass toslink. (Still haven't tried to get my video problems fixed with the 5000ES but component DVD connection still works fine.)
Sincerely, Mully Str-DA5000ES, KV-35XBR48, Dish500PVR, Polk RT-12, Polk PSW-150, Polk M3, Polk M3II,: Sony DVP-NS775V DVD, Mitsubishi U52 VCR, Panamax 4300
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Maxxwire
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From: Portland, Oregon - USA
| Posted: 2004-11-29 23:58
Mully- So is the Fused Silica Glass Toslink worth $30?
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hotcross
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| Posted: 2004-11-30 00:10
thanks guys for suggestions. maxx, i know you are big on the monster 1000v, do you think those are worth it over the audioquest? those audioquest look cool, kinda pricey but if the 1000v are only 25 bux more....
thanks!
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boulderskies
Sonyphile
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Posts: 760
From: Phoenix, Arizona
| Posted: 2004-11-30 10:49
Mully,
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Interesting stuff. I too have the 775 but have not activated the SACD circuit yet. I guess I'm kinda saving that pleasure until I get the on-going speaker wire upgrade taken care of. Its interesting that you dont think SACD sound is worth the cable/CD cost. Perhaps its because it's a new sensation for you. I've heard nothing but good things from others.
Also,did you notice that DVDs that have been playing for a couple hours are MUCH cooler coming out of the 775 than your old 530? No doubt, heat build-up was a major contributing factor to the problems the older units had.
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Maxxwire
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| Posted: 2004-11-30 14:17
hotcross- I also use Cinemaquest SP-LGC Video Wire (made in the USA by Audioquest) and it works as well as the Chinese made Monster Video wire, but it has much more substantial die cast connectors instead of the machine stamped ones the that Monster uses.
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hotcross
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| Posted: 2004-11-30 14:28
thanks for your input maxx! as usual you rock! i think i'll pick up those audioquest ones as i was looking for a substitute for monster cables considering their business practices as of late.
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hotcross
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| Posted: 2004-11-30 14:35
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/expressaudiovideo/audyiq3x75oh.html
i found the y1q1 a little cheaper at this link....
these are the same right?
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Maxxwire
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| Posted: 2004-11-30 17:10
When I went to the page you listed all they had were Bose Lifestyle systems listed, but if you can get the Audioquest YIQ1 Component Video cables from them at a discount price I say go for it.
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hotcross
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| Posted: 2004-11-30 19:10
hmm really? i just used the link again and the y1q1 cables come up...weird. anyway, they are 79$ there with free shipping.
thanks again.
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Mully
Sony Devotee
Joined: Jan 11, 2004
Posts: 56
From: Shoreview, MN
| Posted: 2004-11-30 20:45
Maxx-
Yes. The $30 glass toslink is a bargain at that price. Its not much more money than the cheapest plastic toslinks. It does seem to sound better with better highs. However, after reading many threads and blogs I just don't think it should sound better. After all, isn't it just transmitting 1s and 0s?
Boulderskies-
I can't say I ever noticed my DVDs being warm to the touch with the old 530 player.
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hotcross
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| Posted: 2004-12-04 16:28
thanks maxx, i ordered those y1q1 from onecall. 
i have a pair of logitech 5.1 z680's as well and wanted to hook them up to the 775. can i ask what and where can i buy that 30 toslink?
thanks!!!!
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Maxxwire
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| Posted: 2004-12-04 18:19
Mully- The reason the Bloggers don't think the Glass Toslink should produce sound better than any other Toslink is because thy do not know that the S/PDIF transmission is not only made up of the 1's and 0's that comprise the Data content, but also contains the Master Clock, Word Clock, Bit Clock and Emphasis Flag which accompany the Data.
This very complex and highly sensitive 3-3.3M hz Digital bitstream and its harmonics which extend out to 10 times that bandwidth must be transmitted with <100 picoseconds of jitter in order to achieve just 16 bit resolution and to within .5 picoseconds accuracy for 24 bit Data.
Therefore both the bandwidth and build quality of the interconnect are critical to the Digital transmission and to the ultimate quality of the sound and this is the reason that 30M hz bandwidth Glass Toslink will out perform any 6M hz bandwidth plastic filament Toslink on the market regardless of price, hype or other uninformed opinions.
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Maxxwire
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| Posted: 2004-12-04 18:33
hotcross- The $30/1 meter 30Mhz Glass Toslink is available here-
http://stores.ebay.com/24-7-MINIDISCS_W0QQsspagenameZl2QQtZkm
This interconnect has to be one of the best bang for the buck upgrades in Audio today. My Glass Toslink proved to be so much better than the Monster Lightspeed 200 that I was running that I gave it away because I never wanted to use it again after hearing how much better the Glass Toslink was.
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hotcross
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| Posted: 2004-12-04 22:25
you're the best maxx! thanks for the advice and links!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Maxxwire
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| Posted: 2004-12-04 23:48
This Glass Toslink has an excellent sound and a equally good build quality you will be very happy to have it in your Audio system.
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hotcross
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| Posted: 2004-12-05 04:31
cool, can't wait. i mean, i don't have a top of line audiophile system just a audigy2 and the z680's but they can rock the house when needed.  never used optical wire before, should be fun!
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Maxxwire
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| Posted: 2004-12-05 16:00
I've compared my Glass Toslink to the $350 MIT Digital Reference 1, the $500 Synergistic Research Digital Corridor and the $600 Marigo Apparition Reference Mk 2 Digital coax cables and it was significantly better than any of them.
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hotcross
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| Posted: 2004-12-07 02:31
your insight is invaluable. seriously, thats awesome research. how did you ever come upon the glass toslink?
got my y1q1 cables today. popped in some flicks and the picture is outstanding!!! empire strikes back looks crazy. the colors and detail is amazing. thanks for the advice maxxx!!!! i cant imagine the y1q5 looking any better?
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Maxxwire
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| Posted: 2004-12-07 03:07
I'm glad to hear that the Audioquest Y1Q1 Component Video cable worked out so well for you. A high quality cable really can make a huge difference!
I first started taking notice of Glass Toslink when Todd Kreiger reported that his Glass Toslink proved to outperform his $3,000 NBS Statement AES/EBU balanced electrical Digital interconnect.
Not long after that bought my Glass Toslink interconnect and it improved the sound of my Digital front end so much that I have been recommending it ever since.
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