Panasonic BD55 Has 2.0 But will not play newer Movies - Blu-ray Forum

harleymon · 10-07-2009, 05:52 PM

I have a BD55 with firmware update 2.0 installed. It is hit and miss to get it to play Blue ray disc's IT will play standard DVD's fine then when you put a Blue ray disc in it says it can't read it.. Am I the only one and how can I remedy this?
I am hooked to a JVC 61 Full1080P through a Denon 2808 using HDMI Cables. IT plays some (Star Trek Blue Ray "Voyage Home" ) But it will not play "God's & Generals" Blue Ray.. Anyone help on this?
Thanks Harleymon

harleymon · 10-08-2009, 05:25 PM

Well I tried to play God's & Generals's again today and it worked! I a wondering if there is on board memory on the player and shutting it down for a while clears the memory so when turned on again it recognizes the Blue Ray DVD?
I will keep posting if I find anything else..
Harleymon

alchav21 · 10-10-2009, 12:37 AM

Well the Panasonic Lovers don't like me to Post bad things about their Blu-ray Players, but I feel they all have problems. It is a combination problem of the Blu-ray Manufacturers and the Blu-ray Motion Picture Association. I have a BD35 and I'd say it plays about 50% of the Blu-ray Movies. Very poor statistics.

BIslander · 10-10-2009, 01:18 AM

I've had a BD55 since last fall and it's never failed to play a disc. Original firmware, too. From the posts here and at sites like AVS, the BD35/55 models seem to be better than most when it comes to playability.

scweb13 · 10-10-2009, 01:21 AM

My BD35 has played every movie that I've ever put in it. Crank 2 was one of the big ones that everyone was having trouble with and I didn't have a problem.

Spencer 1812 · 10-15-2009, 12:59 PM

My BD55 has started to freeze up now every time I play a BD. I hit eject, go to the chapter list, hit play and it works fine. Anybody else?

Spencer 1812 · 10-15-2009, 08:36 PM

Firmware version 2.0 downloaded from Panasonic.com burned to a CD-R and fed to my DMP-BD55. Everything seems to be working fine.

conradforever · 10-16-2009, 10:49 PM

I also have the Panasonic BD55 and have never had a problem playing disks. i've probubly put in over 80 different movies. What kinda of HDMI cables you using?

Spencer 1812 · 12-01-2009, 04:28 PM

Ooops, it's been awhile. My HDMI cables are from Monoprice. turns out the problem was a bad RAM drive. Parts and labor were covered under warranty, I only had to pay shipping one way. I've had it back about a month now, plays everything I throw at it.

10-07-2009, 05:52 PM	#1
harleymon New Member Member since:Oct 2009	Panasonic BD55 Has 2.0 But will not play newer Movies I have a BD55 with firmware update 2.0 installed. It is hit and miss to get it to play Blue ray disc's IT will play standard DVD's fine then when you put a Blue ray disc in it says it can't read it.. Am I the only one and how can I remedy this? I am hooked to a JVC 61 Full1080P through a Denon 2808 using HDMI Cables. IT plays some (Star Trek Blue Ray "Voyage Home" ) But it will not play "God's & Generals" Blue Ray.. Anyone help on this? Thanks Harleymon

10-08-2009, 05:25 PM	#2
harleymon New Member Member since:Oct 2009	Odd Well I tried to play God's & Generals's again today and it worked! I a wondering if there is on board memory on the player and shutting it down for a while clears the memory so when turned on again it recognizes the Blue Ray DVD? I will keep posting if I find anything else.. Harleymon

10-15-2009, 08:36 PM	#7
Spencer 1812 Active Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Fullerton, CA Blu-ray reviews:2	Nevermind Firmware version 2.0 downloaded from Panasonic.com burned to a CD-R and fed to my DMP-BD55. Everything seems to be working fine.

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alchav21 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2009 Location:ST George, Utah Blu-ray collection:1 Digital collection:2 iTunes collection:2 Trading Score:52	Well the Panasonic Lovers don't like me to Post bad things about their Blu-ray Players, but I feel they all have problems. It is a combination problem of the Blu-ray Manufacturers and the Blu-ray Motion Picture Association. I have a BD35 and I'd say it plays about 50% of the Blu-ray Movies. Very poor statistics.

10-10-2009, 01:18 AM	#4
BIslander Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Bainbridge Island, WA	I've had a BD55 since last fall and it's never failed to play a disc. Original firmware, too. From the posts here and at sites like AVS, the BD35/55 models seem to be better than most when it comes to playability.

10-10-2009, 01:21 AM	#5
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10-15-2009, 12:59 PM	#6
Spencer 1812 Active Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Fullerton, CA Blu-ray reviews:2	My BD55 has started to freeze up now every time I play a BD. I hit eject, go to the chapter list, hit play and it works fine. Anybody else?

10-16-2009, 10:49 PM	#8
conradforever Junior Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:59 4K collection:71 Blu-ray collection:273 Blu-ray reviews:2	I also have the Panasonic BD55 and have never had a problem playing disks. i've probubly put in over 80 different movies. What kinda of HDMI cables you using?

12-01-2009, 04:28 PM	#9
Spencer 1812 Active Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Fullerton, CA Blu-ray reviews:2	Ooops, it's been awhile. My HDMI cables are from Monoprice. turns out the problem was a bad RAM drive. Parts and labor were covered under warranty, I only had to pay shipping one way. I've had it back about a month now, plays everything I throw at it.

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