Sony UBP-X800 4K UHD Blu-ray player

[y2jman]

just to make sure whenever I do get 4k ultra bluray player next month when get paid this is basically the way to go no lg versions i'll skip Samsung due to me dislike 1st standard bluray player years ago that died phillips not that great


for lg tv got Christmas http://www.lg.com/us/tvs/lg-55UJ6540-4k-uhd-tv

I just wished this price is down its like 198 on every website meh

I do understand that I have to get hdmi cable for this

umm 1 more question on my current standard bluray player sony I got a lexar 16 gb usb flash drive<-can I still used this on 4k ultra bluray player or do I need to get another usb flash drive

[Snikt]

Originally Posted by Snikt

Just out of curiosity sake, does anybody know what the difference is between auto1 and auto2 for the HDR?

I'm not sure if I can see a difference.

Ok, so from what I've read, Auto 1 is for Sony related products, and Auto 2 is for all other brands; correct?

[mysticwaterfall]

Originally Posted by Ben_UK

Do you?

I just grabbed one from my cupboard I got 10+ years ago...? Does it make a difference?

If it's not a high speed cable, you can get dropouts and not get the full benefits of HDR. Doesn't have to be expensive though, you can get from monoprice for 7$ shipped.

[mysticwaterfall]

Originally Posted by Snikt

Ok, so from what I've read, Auto 1 is for Sony related products, and Auto 2 is for all other brands; correct?

Auto 1 lets the TV do the upscaling, Auto 2 lets the player do the upscaling.

[slimdude]

Originally Posted by y2jman

just to make sure whenever I do get 4k ultra bluray player next month when get paid this is basically the way to go no lg versions i'll skip Samsung due to me dislike 1st standard bluray player years ago that died phillips not that great


for lg tv got Christmas http://www.lg.com/us/tvs/lg-55UJ6540-4k-uhd-tv

I just wished this price is down its like 198 on every website meh

I do understand that I have to get hdmi cable for this

umm 1 more question on my current standard bluray player sony I got a lexar 16 gb usb flash drive<-can I still used this on 4k ultra bluray player or do I need to get another usb flash drive

You can use the same usb flash drive that you currently have, but you still will need to buy another one with more storage because, 16 gb is not nearly enough to store 4K content. You will need at least 256 gb or more.

[3db]

My Sony BluRay player, BDP-360 is dieing a slow death. It takes multiple retries to get it to read blurays. I was given a $50 Amazon gift card for Christmas. I also noticed a $100 discount of Sony's 4K player, a UBP-X800 on Amazon. With taxes in I snagged one for $176 CDN.

[y2jman]

so good news my electronic express does have this ain't cheap 198 with tax bad news come sat it will go back up 300 something bucks

I gotta cash in 40 dollars check got Christmas and I still got 50 bucks in wallet that's 90 on my part maybe my brother and dad can help pay the rest when brother comes in replace my old onkyo receiver to one he has tomorrow I don't know

I can try to pay little more checking account but don't want to go overdrawn since got 101 in it and I don't get paid jan 3rd plus still gotta get a high speed hdmi I don't want to spend 50 or 60 bucks

if this idea not good since my dad only person has amazon prime despite it say used good 141.99 free shipping description reads from sellar Used in Good Condition. tested working perfect. just a few minor scratch on top, comes with unit and original remote controller at brown box. buy with confidence, 30 days full satisfaction guarantee.

so I don't know or I just wait see when price go down best buy website next month or see cheaper amazon

my parents kindof mess me up gave me 25 amazon gift card<-that I thought I was going to give to him which payed for and gave him 40 dollar gift card amazon meh

It would been nice if they gotten me a 50 dollar gift card I have no clue what to do 25 amazon gift card as of now oh well

[Ben_UK]

Originally Posted by mysticwaterfall

If it's not a high speed cable, you can get dropouts and not get the full benefits of HDR. Doesn't have to be expensive though, you can get from monoprice for 7$ shipped.

Thanks for the advice.

How does that work then with an older TV? I have a Sony TV from 2010 (40" 4500 series). I know really I should be rocking a proper 4K and hope to soon, however should it work with this TV in the meantime? Reason I ask is that I tried the player on the TV a few days ago and it whilst playing the screen all scrambled up into a pixellated mess.

[y2jman]

guys is this hdmi I need to get https://www.bestbuy.com/site/rocketf...?skuId=3720002

my brother apparently is going to get me 4k ultra bluray player today i'm hoping it will be this instead lg one

[cochon]

Originally Posted by Snikt

Ok, so from what I've read, Auto 1 is for Sony related products, and Auto 2 is for all other brands; correct?

not exactly, he is also asking about the effect on HDR which should have none.

page19

http://www.sony-asia.com/electronics.../46873104M.pdf

[bookcase]

Originally Posted by mysticwaterfall

Auto 1 lets the TV do the upscaling, Auto 2 lets the player do the upscaling.

I didn't know this. So is one preferred over the other?

[cochon]

Originally Posted by bookcase

I didn't know this. So is one preferred over the other?

that previous statement to which you replied is not quite correct as it not only depends on another setting (HDMI output) but also Auto 1 is still upscaling DVD's on sony tvs and everything on other brands according to the othersetting I've mentioned.

As for your question is a matter of your personal choice and how your tv upscales compared to the player, I like the player's upscaling.

[y2jman]

my brother thinks he can find an ultra 4k bluray sony for 200 bucks there's no such thing is there? do you think he will get me x800 4k today best buy?

[bookcase]

Originally Posted by cochon

that statement is not quite correct as it not only depends on another setting (HDMI output) but also Auto 1 is still upscaling DVD's on sony tvs and everything on other brands according to the othersetting I've mentioned.

As for your question is a matter of your personal choice and how your tv upscales compared to the player, I like the player's upscaling.

So my setup is: UBP-X800 --> Onkyo TX-NR656 --> TCL 55P605. Does that affect whether I set the player to upscale vs. the TCL?

[cochon]

Originally Posted by bookcase

So my setup is: UBP-X800 --> Onkyo TX-NR656 --> TCL 55P605. Does that affect whether I set the player to upscale vs. the TCL?

It probably does but I can't comment on your TV, you will need to find out by testing yourself but use these settings. The "Upscale" setting leave it in Auto2 all the time.

What you have to play with is the HDMI output setting. Try 4K vs original resolution. You might want to try several discs to make sure as you will get different results with some DVDs the BD's are probably going to give you more similar results.

Whatever you do for this comparison also make sure while playing a disc press options>video settings> and select direct otherwise you'll have DNR on and it will give you the wrong impression.

In your case that you use a receiver in between, I would switch off any signal processing on the receiver side and leave everything to pass through because this can also affect the results.

[HD Goofnut]

So, just to make sure I am watching my UHDs correctly: My player is showing 4K/24fps and my HDR is turned on in my LG LED's setup. This is correct I am assuming?

[cochon]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

So, just to make sure I am watching my UHDs correctly: My player is showing 4K/24fps and my HDR is turned on in my LG LED's setup. This is correct I am assuming?

It sounds right but if the TV has the option to show you what signal is being displayed press and check that as well, it should confirm HDR signal plus 3840x2160 resolution.

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by cochon

not exactly, he is also asking about the effect on HDR which should have none.

page19

http://www.sony-asia.com/electronics.../46873104M.pdf

Correct, the upscaling settings do not affect HDR in any way, shape or form.

[y2jman]

well my bother just got me a sony 4k ultra bluray player fingers cross its this one meh

[LordoftheRings]

My sister she just bought one for less than what she paid for her turntable...under $200