Barcode scanner and software to catalog HD DVDS

[junglalien]

I was just reading about this in another thread...

What software do you use?

Does this software show a picture of them in the HD DVD case?
http://www.invelos.com/dvdpro/Info.aspx

Will this scanner work with that software and Vista?
http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-Barcode-Read...6.c0.m14.l1308

I put it down here because I mostly want to know about good software that will show them in the HD DVD case. I didn't think I should ask in the blu-ray thread

[jwbbud]

those cat scanners are junk, dont work right. I had one but threw it in trash

http://cgi.ebay.com/Ascan-USB-CCD-Ha...6.c0.m14.l1318

This is a plug and play, no software needed...scans upcs

[junglalien]

Originally Posted by jwbbud

those cat scanners are junk, dont work right. I had one but threw it in trash

http://cgi.ebay.com/Ascan-USB-CCD-Ha...6.c0.m14.l1318

This is a plug and play, no software needed...scans upcs

have you used this one? I don't know how much I like the idea of ordering off ebay and having something shipped direct from China

[junglalien]

Originally Posted by jwbbud

those cat scanners are junk, dont work right. I had one but threw it in trash

http://cgi.ebay.com/Ascan-USB-CCD-Ha...6.c0.m14.l1318

This is a plug and play, no software needed...scans upcs

well this one says modified, plug and play....scans upcs
http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-Barcode-Read...6.c0.m14.l1308

[satblaster]

Been down this road. I have the one like the one from China. Got it at the geeks for about $30 ish. Used it for importing UPC at work into spreadsheets. Now using it to catalog my HD collection. Now here is the catch. Its all about how the scanner is set up to record the UPC. I have to set it one way to read US disks and another for imports. Here are some examples using Underworld Evolution Spanish UPC #8-4200018426128 and Miami Vice US UPC #0-2519300322-5

Now in order to scan the UE bar code into ANY PROGRAM that you use the scanner must be set up to read a EAN 13 upc. I believe this is the case for all imports
For the US disks things get a little trickier. A scanner can be set up to import all 12 # or drop the first # if it is a 0 or drop the last # which is a check digit. Now depending on the program you are using one of these 3 ways will work. My scanner came with a book that you scan bar codes to reset up how it reads the UPC. I have over 25 years of computer experience and it still frustrates me on how to change it correctly. You need to have a bit of a programers mind set.

So its a great idea but be ready for some frustrations.

[tormond]

Go to http://www.collectorz.com/movie/

They offer the software to do the cataloging as well as the scanner(s) to do it with. I use the software (and have for about 5 years) but I haven't used one of their scanners. I personally just used a Point of Sale barcode scanner that I had laying around from a POS install job years ago (this thing must be 15 years old) but now I just add them all manually as I get them since it is simpler with their search and retrieve function. The software will pull automatically from Amazon (all of them even the foreign ones) , DVD Empire, IMDB, Send-It, DVD Shop, and even Adult DVD sites as well. Easy to export to a web page from (it is what I use for my HD/BD lists in my sig) and is super customizable if you understand XML/HTML. Well worth the money for the software (and you can try before you buy) IMO if you have a collection of any size. I use seperate databases for my HD DVD, BD, LD, and DVD (although you can put them all in one and use filters) and it handles them all like a champ

[satblaster]

Ok update just figured out how to get my scanner to read both UPC EAN 13 and UPC-A
Scan Reset to default
Scan Start Config
Scan UPC-A Transmit Check Character <ON>
Scan UPC-A Truncate Leading Zero <ON>
Scan UPC-A Truncate Leading Digit <OFF>
Scan End Config

and Im off to the races

As to the programs I agree with Tormond's assessment of collectorz. My dad used it for years before his passing. (Swore by it) He got me a license but I have not activated it. The only quirk I found was the inability to add imput sources. But it covers 98% of the disks out there. As for DVD Profiler just downloaded it for a test spin.

For fun and giggles
I just did a search for Torchwood and Swiadek Koronny on both. Profiler did not hit on either but collertorz brought back Torchwood.
Dvdaf.com both not on the database
DVDspot.com torchwoood hit SK no go
So until tormond finishes updating collectorz database we will have to manually add titles.

[junglalien]

Originally Posted by satblaster

Ok update just figured out how to get my scanner to read both UPC EAN 13 and UPC-A
Scan Reset to default
Scan Start Config
Scan UPC-A Transmit Check Character <ON>
Scan UPC-A Truncate Leading Zero <ON>
Scan UPC-A Truncate Leading Digit <OFF>
Scan End Config

and Im off to the races

As to the programs I agree with Tormond's assessment of collectorz. My dad used it for years before his passing. (Swore by it) He got me a license but I have not activated it. The only quirk I found was the inability to add imput sources. But it covers 98% of the disks out there. As for DVD Profiler just downloaded it for a test spin.

For fun and giggles
I just did a search for Torchwood and Swiadek Koronny on both. Profiler did not hit on either but collertorz brought back Torchwood.
Dvdaf.com both not on the database
DVDspot.com torchwoood hit SK no go
So until tormond finishes updating collectorz database we will have to manually add titles.

I already paid for Profiler before I read about collectorz...Ya I couldn't find the polish hoodwinked. They seem like very similar programs. I just put in Babysitters and it dispalyed it in a HD DVD case. I'm not sure if collectorz does if I remember right from lookin at T's sig. The scanner they sell for $35 to use with collectorz looks like it the same one I linked to on ebay for $16. Pianist import came up with the right cover art. Ima try something from Australia. When I input the UPC for Sea of Love it had 3 choices...One for Canada and one for Canada/Quebec. I just did the Oz HPOOTP and it had 2 choices...one was for australia

[satblaster]

Originally Posted by junglalien

I already paid for Profiler before I read about collectorz...Ya I couldn't find the polish hoodwinked. They seem like very similar programs. I just put in Babysitters and it dispalyed it in a HD DVD case. I'm not sure if collectorz does if I remember right from lookin at T's sig. The scanner they sell for $35 to use with collectorz looks like it the same one I linked to on ebay for $16. Pianist import came up with the right cover art. Ima try something from Australia. When I input the UPC for Sea of Love it had 3 choices...One for Canada and one for Canada/Quebec

I think either one will work. Its just getting used to one and using it. As to your choices mine just came back with one. UPC 025193281524

[junglalien]

025193281524 has 3 choices
Sea of Love
Sea of Love (Canada)
Sea of Love (Canada(Quebec))

maybe its a feature u get for paying for it?

[satblaster]

OK just bought this
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=280251592595
support at collectorz says it is supported and I have 3 usb blue-tooth adapters that work @ 2.4 ghz spectrum. Upgraded to collectorz pro since my license was for older version 12/2003 Will let you know how it works will also try with DVD profiler

[junglalien]

I just ordered the cuecat for $16. I'll report back how it works with Profiler.
http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-Barcode-Read...6.c0.m14.l1308

[waterman981]

The thing to remember about DVD Profiler that IMO makes it the best, is that it uses it's own database. Nothing is scraped from sites that may contain incorrect info. The database is created via user submissions, then voted on by the user base for accuracy. If a title doesn't show up, then you can add it yourself, and submit it to the database for all to share.

[tormond]

Originally Posted by waterman981

The thing to remember about DVD Profiler that IMO makes it the best, is that it uses it's own database. Nothing is scraped from sites that may contain incorrect info. The database is created via user submissions, then voted on by the user base for accuracy. If a title doesn't show up, then you can add it yourself, and submit it to the database for all to share.

Collectorz has their own database as well I just never use it since the artwork is almost always wrong..For my artwork I honestly prefer dvd empire although for hd dvd it is starting to get a little slim there as they don't have titles showing up anymore..

[junglalien]

I just input a large inetvideo order and most of them had the option to pick the canadian version that displayed the bilingual covers. I wish profiler linked to imbd.com because when I clicked on the summary for the movie Death Sentence all its does is show the same write up on the back of the HD DVD...in GERMAN. I also like to get info off imdb.com to find out things like where it was filmed. profiler does has a list of actors.
EDIT: there is a drop down menu to look titles up on imdb and rotten tomatoes
La Sconosciuta & Esteban et Zia à la recherche des 7 Cités d'Or are in the database