Sony DVP-CX777ES Integration Notes

OneHome

     DVD Integration Note Manufacturer: Sony Model Number(s): DVP-CX777ES Comments: Document Revision Date: 1/10/2006 OVERVIEW AND SUPPORTED FEATURES 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. INSTALLATION OVERVIEW 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.

CONNECTION DIAGRAMS 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

HOMELOGIC CONFIGURATION DETAILS The following table provides settings used in the HomeLogic Configurator. Please refer to the Configurator Reference Guide for more details. o “” Select the appropriate item from the list (or drop-down) in the Configurator. o “”, etc. Type in the desired name for the item. Devices Variable Name Setting Comments Communication Devices Name (Default: Sony DVD) Type Serial Port Communication Type Standard Connection Location (Not Required) COM Port DVD Players Name (Default: Sony DVP-CX777ES) Device Type Sony DVP-CX777ES Location (Not Required) COM Device (Default: Sony DVD) Other Audio Devices/Interfaces Name (Default: New Interface) See Note 1 Template DVD (Carrousel + Select) Default Device Sony DVP-CX777ES