Sony DVP-CX777ES Quick start guide

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DVD Integration Note
Manufacturer: Sony
Model Number(s): DVP-CX777ES
Comments:
Document Revision Date: 1/10/2006
O VERVIEW AND S UPPORTED F EATURES
The DVD players include an RS-232 connection which is used to connect to the OneHome system and
provide communications, enabling reliable control of the DVD player.
IMPORTANT: This Integration Note covers the Sony DVD changer connected directly to the
OneHome System. It is also possible to integrate the DVD changer through a DVD media server,
such as the Escient DVDM-100: refer to the Integration Note for the compatible media server.
THESE DVD PLAYERS SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING FEATURES:
Basic Transport Control: Play, stop, etc.
Disc Selection: Select the desired disc.
DVD Information: The Viewer interface displays limited information about each DVD, using the
Carrousel + Select interface template.
I NSTALLATION O VERVIEW
1. During the rough-in phase install the necessary power and A/V cabling for the DVD player.
2. Also during the rough-in phase, run a Cat5 wire from the location of the DVD player back to the
Network Assembly of the OneHome system to provide the serial connection needed to control the
receiver. Refer to the RS-232 Connection Options Integration Note for other serial connection
options.
3. Install the DVD player and other theater components.
4. Test the DVD player with the other theater components to ensure that the audio and video play
correctly.
5. Connect the OneHome system to the DVD player electrically. See the connection diagram for more
information.
6. Configure the OneHome system for the DVD player and confirm communication between the DVD
player and the HomeBrick.
7. Test the system by playing a DVD with the various transport controls.

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C ONNECTION D IAGRAMS
BILL OF MATERIALS
# Device Manufacturer Part Number Protocol Connector Type Notes
1 DB9F to RJ45 NULL Adapter HomeLogic HA-CB-328 RS-232 DB-9 Female X RJ-45 Female
2 Cat5 Cable Assy. Installer N/A RS-232 RJ-45 Male X Wire
3 Network Assembly HomeLogic HW-NA-18X4 RS-232 RJ-45 Female X DB-9 Female / USB
4 HomeBrick HomeLogic HW-HB-1080 RS-232 DB9 Male / USB

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H OME L OGIC C ONFIGURATION D ETAILS
The following table provides settings used in the HomeLogic Configurator. Please refer to the Configurator Reference Guide for more details.
o“<Select>” Select the appropriate item from the list (or drop-down) in the Configurator.
o“<User Defined>”, etc. Type in the desired name for the item.
Devices Variable Name Setting Comments
Communication Devices Name <User Defined> (Default:
Sony DVD
)
Type Serial Port
Communication Type Standard Connection
Location <User Defined> (Not Required)
COM Port <Select>
DVD Players Name
<User Defined> (Default:
Sony DVP-CX777ES
)
Device Type Sony DVP-CX777ES
Location <User Defined> (Not Required)
COM Device
<Select> (Default:
Sony DVD
)
Other Audio Devices/Interfaces Name
<User Defined> (Default:
New Interface
)
See Note 1
Template DVD (Carrousel + Select)
Default Device Sony DVP-CX777ES
<Audio Zone Controllers> Add an Audio Zone Controller: refer to the Integration Note for your particular receiver or zone controller. (See Note 2)
Notes:
1. If the DVD player is going to be connected to an Escient DVDM-100 then refer to the integration note for the Escient.
2. You must add an Audio Zone Controller to get a tab in the Viewer interface.
For compatible receivers and zone controllers, refer to the Integration Note for the particular system.
For a single zone where the DVD player is connected to a basic amp, refer to the
Single Zone Audio
Integration Note.

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C OMMON M ISTAKES