DVD PLAYER User Manual

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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.