Hotnutz213
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Thank you! I’m all setup nowI took a look and sorted out some backend database records that were incorrect. Your system should download the upgrade within the next couple of hours.
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Thank you! I’m all setup nowI took a look and sorted out some backend database records that were incorrect. Your system should download the upgrade within the next couple of hours.
I'm not totally sure what Steve is suggesting here, but it sounds like his method is intended to make it so that you can see your 4K discs in the onscreen display, just so you have your whole library browsable in one place. This method may work on Alto, but it will not work on Strato, because Strato will not show cataloged Blu-ray discs in the OSD, since Strato can't play Blu-rays. (Alto shows them because you could insert them into the internal drive or a connected disc vault to play them. Strato can play DVDs from a vault, but not Blu-ray discs.)Most 4k discs come with a blu ray disc. Catalog the blu ray disc. Then go in change its title by adding "4k" and enter the 4k disc artwork. Then edit in the "collection" to a "4k blu ray disc" as I have.
If there is only a 4k disc, find a blu ray or dvd that is not in K's store/system - so that k will be unable to catalog it, load it, then enter the information as the 4k disc you want to catalog.
Once you have done the above, the 4k disc will show up in the Kaleidescape onscreen list, but it will say to load the disc to play.
At least this is what you get when like me you have an Alto in the system. Someone without an Alto in the system will need to test this and advise if this works for them.
I'm not totally sure what Steve is suggesting here, but it sounds like his method is intended to make it so that you can see your 4K discs in the onscreen display, just so you have your whole library browsable in one place. This method may work on Alto, but it will not work on Strato, because Strato will not show cataloged Blu-ray discs in the OSD, since Strato can't play Blu-rays. (Alto shows them because you could insert them into the internal drive or a connected disc vault to play them. Strato can play DVDs from a vault, but not Blu-ray discs.)
Anyway, this is not going to work for Disc to Digital. For a disc to be recognized for DtD, it has to be a DVD or Blu-ray (not 4K), cataloged, and recognized by the Media Guide. If you catalog a disc that is not recognized, you have to submit a UPC code to get it recognized. Definitely do not submit a UPC code that doesn't correspond to the actual disc that you inserted.
The longer you wait the harder it will be. Also, the two systems can work simultaneously, you aren’t required to use one or the other. I had around 1000 movies in my PLEX. Downsized it quite a bit, but it still has a ton of stuff on it that I can still access without having to repurchase any of it. I’ve picked up a bunch on sales and bundle offers, will likely eventually D2D some more, just to downsize the RAID and clear out some rack space. But I’m not in a hurry either.I'm in a similar situation as markie4tv with their 350 4K discs (msg #113). I've been collecting movies for well over 20 years, with currently 465 DVD, 622 BluRay, and 328 4K movies on my NAS. Been seriously considered moving to Kaleidescape for a long while, and the D2D program removes my most glaring issue with it. The problem of course is the 328 4K movies that D2D won't process. Moving any of those to K means I'll basically have to buy each one *again*. I can understand having a token processing fee, but paying full price once more just seems wrong. I really hope K has a solution for this down the road.
I'm in a similar situation as markie4tv with their 350 4K discs (msg #113). I've been collecting movies for well over 20 years, with currently 465 DVD, 622 BluRay, and 328 4K movies on my NAS. Been seriously considered moving to Kaleidescape for a long while, and the D2D program removes my most glaring issue with it. The problem of course is the 328 4K movies that D2D won't process. Moving any of those to K means I'll basically have to buy each one *again*. I can understand having a token processing fee, but paying full price once more just seems wrong. I really hope K has a solution for this down the road.
I got the same drive and catalogued about the same amount of DVDs and Blu-rays. I had a similar % of rejections (I think around 5 discs did not catalog). I still have to catalog all my Criterion discs. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that K will someday be able to work out a deal with CriterionThought I would share my experience as a new member who just catalogued his collection. I bought the Asus drive based on an older article without realizing it had been taken off the approved list. I had about 8 discs out of 400 that were not recognized. Not sure if this is Asus drive related or if 2% is a normal rejection rate. Would be interesting to hear what others had for a rejection rate. More than half of my discs are older dvds. Two that would not read were James Bond movies but it looks like it is cheaper to buy the whole collection instead of D2D for those anyway. All of my 4K discs came with Blu-rays that I could catalog with the exception of Top Gun Maverick.
If the disc was simply not recognized (i.e. the player couldn't tell what movie it is), that is probably not an issue with the drive. It would just be a case where the movie was perhaps an uncommon title, or an alternate pressing of a movie that we have not previously processed.I had about 8 discs out of 400 that were not recognized. Not sure if this is Asus drive related or if 2% is a normal rejection rate.
What did you get for the disk cataloging?Cataloging complete. Return unit to Amazon….lol
Is it absolutely true that an OPPO 203 would not work for the cataloging? At a recent trade show someone mentioned it would but another post on this forum said it wouldn’t. Anyone know for sure? Thanks!!I actually tried a drive that isn't listed and it works so as long as your drive is powered I would try it to see if it works before buying something else.
I don't think the OPPO would work but here is a article on how it works and what devices have been qualifiedIs it absolutely true that an OPPO 203 would not work for the cataloging? At a recent trade show someone mentioned it would but another post on this forum said it wouldn’t. Anyone know for sure? Thanks!!