is Super Bit Mapping only on sony players.

[batman2000]

is Super Bit Mapping only on sony players also what does dual core player's do differently?

[Iain-]

Originally Posted by batman2000

is Super Bit Mapping only on sony players also what does dual core player's do differently?

SBM feature is on top-end Sony BDP only.

WRT dual-core players, two very significant factors emerge:

• Faster load times for java-laden BD
• Faster bit rates for HD streaming media

There are other factors as well, but these are the ones I notice the most in daily use.

[batman2000]

what sony region free blu ray player should i get that has the best video options?

[Iain-]

Originally Posted by batman2000

what sony region free blu ray player should i get that has the best video options?

It depends. What country are you in?

[batman2000]

usa

[Iain-]

Originally Posted by batman2000

what sony region free blu ray player should i get that has the best video options?

Either of the following:

• Sony BDP-S7200
• Sony BDP-S6200

Globally, both models share the same processor board, but differences are in styling and build quality. BDP-S7200 is the top-end model followed by the BDP-S6200. Unfortunately, both styling and build quality of the latter model suffer because of it's cheaper price.



Feature set differences:

• North America

This is the oddball region as feature sets are identical for both models

• EU and Japan

BDP-S6200 has a subset of the BDP-S7200 feature set.

Recommend that you download the user manuals for each model from Sony Support and visit your local shop to physically inspect these models prior to purchase. Verify that multi-region functionality is hardware-based rather than firmware-based. If the latter, a routine Sony firmware upgrade will disable the multi-region functionality.

[batman2000]

how do i find out what sony players have super bit mapping online i can't find an answer on yahoo or google please help?

[Iain-]

Originally Posted by batman2000

how do i find out what sony players have super bit mapping online i can't find an answer on yahoo or google please help?

Frankly, this is the worst way to find accurate specifications, as websites generally are riddled with errors.

Only way to ensure that the information you seek is accurate is via peer-reviewed documents such as a manufacturers user manual. This is time consuming, but it's the best way to receive accurate information. This is why I recommend downloading user manuals and reviewing the pages of system specification within.

For the UK BDP-S7200, the SBM description is on page 29 of the user manual in the "Settings and Adjustments" section:
"[SBM] (Super Bit Mapping)
[On]: Smooths the gradation of video
signals output from the HDMI OUT
jack.
[Off]: Select this when outputting
distorted video signals or unnatural
colour."

If you can't find that information in a mid-range model, then it means SBM isn't offered for that model. SBM is only offered on top-end models such as the BDP-S6200 and BDP-S7200. That's why I recommended those specific models.

Sony UK Support:
http://www.sony.co.uk/support/en/pro...-S7200#Manuals

http://www.sony.co.uk/support/en/pro...-S6200#Manuals


Sony US Support:
http://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-...0e#/manualsTab

http://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-...fe#/manualsTab

[batman2000]

is there any inexpensive region free super bit mapping blu ray players?

[batman2000]

is there any inexpensive region free super bit mapping blu ray players?

[JohnAV]

Originally Posted by batman2000

is there any inexpensive region free super bit mapping blu ray players?

You already asked this in your previous thread called is Super Bit Mapping only on sony players. So now because no one cares to answer you about inexpensive Sony Players that mention this, you go ahead and create a new thread on the same topic.

[batman2000]

i just wanted a region free blu ray player with best picture and i heard super bit mapping players have the best picture.

[schan1269]

Super Bit Mapping is a flag ship feature.

Flag ship does not equal cheap.

Besides, you could go look at WI, 220 or Bombay and see what SBM exists on.

[batman2000]

what website offers region free blu ray players though hardware not firmware?

[schan1269]

Originally Posted by batman2000

what website offers region free blu ray players though hardware not firmware?

World Imports
220 Electronics
Bombay

For starters.

[BigAl87]

Originally Posted by batman2000

is there any inexpensive region free super bit mapping blu ray players?

What is inexpensive for you?

$300 will do the trick for you to get SBM.
It's as cheap as it's gonna get to get a Sony with the SBM feature.

This model and their ES model will have the SBM, the bdp-S7200 which I believe replaces the BDP-S790 does not even have it.

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-BDPS790-U.../dp/B006U1YUW2

Sorry I did not even realize you were looking at Region free, you got your answer in the other thread...

you have to spend another 150$ to get a region free version.

[batman2000]

the bdp-S7200 doesn't have sbm

[Tech-UK]

Originally Posted by batman2000

the bdp-S7200 doesn't have sbm

That's what he said.

[Cortiz]

I have the S7200 and it does have SBM. The S6200 has it as well, and you can buy a region free version online fairly cheap. Look on Ebay and/or Bombay electronics.

Also, Sony is the only BD player brand that offers SBM on some of their players.

[Tech-UK]

Originally Posted by Cortiz

I have the S7200 and it does have SBM. The S6200 has it as well, and you can buy a region free version online fairly cheap. Look on Ebay and/or Bombay electronics.

Also, Sony is the only BD player brand that offers SBM on some of their players.

If that's the case, then we have all got muddled up.

SBM is a Sony technology, which is why its only available on Sony tech, or more precisely, SBMV (Video), SBM relates to their audio technology:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Bit_Mapping