[slinkelist] Just received Sony DVP-CX850D DVD chngr and STR-DA555ES rcvr

[Taylor Gautier]

Yeah, I figured that out (about the three beeps).  I configured all of my
surround, eq and tuner presets via the remote control, so I definitely have
2-way working.

I can even download the tuner presets which is on the same screen as
downloading memo text.  So downloading is also working.

I am *HOPING* that sony would not release a brand new 200 disc dvd/cd
changer which does not support sending memo text (it supports it internally,
even has a ps/2 keyboard connector, thank god), and thus I am hoping that
have somehow not connected my reciever to the 850 correctly.

That is why I am wondering, is there any difference between an A1-II control
cable and an slink cable?  Where can I buy one of either?

The 850 came with a cable that has 4 wires: video (1) audio (2) and slink
(1).  I just hooked the slink cable to my receiver and to my 850, but no
luck.  It was late tho, so maybe I did something stupid?  I'll try again
tonight.

thx,

-taylor
----- Original Message -----
From: Jon Welfringer <Welfringer@Access1.net>
To: Taylor Gautier <tgautier@corp.home.net>
Cc: <slinkelist@nirvis.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 1999 3:43 PM
Subject: Re: [slinkelist] Just received Sony DVP-CX850D DVD chngr and
STR-DA555ES rcvr


> I can't answer the issues about the 850D with Slinke, but I can address
> your remote issue.  The three beeps indicate that it is not
> communicating (two way) with the receiver.  Try moving closer to the
> receiver (3-9 feet) and see if you can download anything.  Also, to make
> sure your two way is working, go in and set speaker or cross over
> levels, or download the named function items into the remote.  If these
> are working, I would say that your receiver is not properly connected to
> the 850, or the 850 does not support downloading text.
>
> - Jon
>
>
> Taylor Gautier wrote:
> >
> > [I originally sent this message to colby directly, because I was afraid
of
> > asking a question that might already have been answered or was not
relevant
> > to this list, but I think it is, so I am reposting here]
> >
> > Well, I've jumped in with both feet (almost, I guess, still trying to
figure
> > out if I want the slink-e, I think I do), and got the above two sony
models.
> >
> > What did you [colby] find out about the DVP-CX850D?  I got mine two days
> > ago, and I
> > am now trying to figure this whole A1, A1-II, slink and control-s mess
out,
> > my what a nightmare.
> >
> > So if I remember correctly I have one A1-II control port on the
STR-DA555ES.
> > I
> > believe the changer has an slink port and something they term the
> > "megastorage" control port -- is this just an A1 or A1-II port?  (sorry
if I
> > get my terms messed up here, I've been trying to learn them today...)
> >
> > I'm mainly interested in getting my DVD/CD titles downloaded to my
remote
> > (it's the big touchscreen lcd one).  The receiver says it supports it
for
> > megastorage devices, (not sure if the 850D qualifies)  -- and indeed the
> > remote has an option for downloading cd memo's, but the operation always
> > fails with 3 short beeps.  The receiver manual (for what it's worth)
also
> > says it requires a seperate A1-II cable.  Is this any different than an
> > slink cable (which I have now found out is a pretty simple mono cable
with
> > 1/8" jack on it)?
> >
> > I tried to use the slink connector that came with the 850D to the
receiver,
> > no luck.
> >
> > Finally, if all else fails, have you been able to read titles from the
> > changer to your computer via the slink-e?  This would go a long way in
> > convincing me to get one, not that I need a lot of convincing or
anything
> > since I already have about 6GB of mp3's on my computer next to my stereo
> > that play with winamp by controlling it with a MouseRemote from X-10 (I
also
> > used to use the Creative DXR2 for DVD's, but as you can see I have
upgraded
> > :)
> >
> > I think slink-e would be a much more elegant way to do that (it has x-10
too
> > right, so I should in theory be able to completely get rid of the
> > mouseremote, at a minimum I could write something that would turn my ir
> > remote commands into slink commands to the computer, and then back out
> > through the x-10 firecracker kit which I'm not currently using)
> >
> > Ok, that's a lot, got any ideas??  I'm a software developer too, if you
> > haven't noticed, so if I get really into this I'll probably end up
putting
> > something back into the PD.
> >
> > -taylor gautier
> >
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