The Sony 985 and 777 won't start playing the last disc loaded automatically on power up so long as you had stopped the last disc playing where it can resume playback prior to shutting down the unit. It's a very simple workaround to the autoplay option not addressing DVD's, only CD's. Has been smooth sailing for me in this regard since I purchased my first 3 985's a few years ago. Have 5 of them now. Couldn't be happier.