Sony UBP-X800 4K UHD Blu-ray player

[Lee iley]

Originally Posted by XGEEKEDGERX

On the C7 you either set it to on or off. You can find it in the General settings under Ultra HD Deep Colour, you have to scroll down a bit.

Brilliant I've got this already turned on thanks.

[Lee iley]

Originally Posted by jibucha

not clear whether this what you're looking for?

Settings :: General :: HDMI Ultra HD Deep Color (on/off)

(it should automatically prompt you when you first turn on a connected 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player)

Thank you for this.

[Iain-]

Originally Posted by Saccharin

It's great looking and fantastic really cheap priced machine, but they did maybe one hing not and that is:
Why didn't they put Dolby Vision in the machine? Than it would be a more complete 4K than others. This was a bad move in my opion.

I believe this machine was released before the Dolby Vision specification was complete. Can't blame Sony for that.

[Iain-]

Originally Posted by LordoftheRings

• http://www.regionfreedvd.net/sony/re...ay-player.html

* http://www.220-electronics.com/sony-...ay-player.html

... and
http://www.mrmdvd.com/catalog/produc...oducts_id=1806

http://www.world-import.com/sony-ubp...ray-player.htm

The latter URL is for North America.

[JohnnyFontane]

is the picture quality of the x700 just as good as the x800? why is the 800 more expensive?

[Iain-]

Originally Posted by JohnnyFontane

is the picture quality of the x700 just as good as the x800? why is the 800 more expensive?

1. X700 should have better PQ as it will soon support Dolby Vision
2. X800 has better audio enhancements, such as more robust cabinetry and better support for other audio formats.

[Nothing371]

Originally Posted by Iain-

... and
http://www.mrmdvd.com/catalog/produc...oducts_id=1806

http://www.world-import.com/sony-ubp...ray-player.htm

The latter URL is for North America.

Looking for a modchip for the X800, not an overpriced, modded new system. thanks!

[LordoftheRings]

Originally Posted by Iain-

... and
http://www.mrmdvd.com/catalog/produc...oducts_id=1806

http://www.world-import.com/sony-ubp...ray-player.htm

The latter URL is for North America.

Perfecto amigo.

[Vrooom]

I have the UBP-X700. Has anyone tried 'Blue Earth II' or 'Blue Planet II' with this player? It can't seem to resume playback if you exit out of the disc app because you turned off the player or switched back to home screen. It just doesn't do it, it forces you back to the start of the disc.

[Vrooom]

Originally Posted by Leonidas_King

No sure if you were just trying to be a smartass with this comment. But no, that goes on a totally different note of what Im trying to come across. First, the player should have had a screensaver installed. Secondly, that Auto Standby off feature should have been there just like like European version of the player. Also, not every single 4K and/or BD movie supports the Resume feature.

I don't want to be an ass, but who's brilliant idea was that a 4K movie should not support resume? What if you need a nature call, or some business needs attending to? You're supposed to watch from the beginning every time? What is so special about 4K titles vs DVD/BD? Seems weird as hell.

[gkolb]

Originally Posted by Vrooom

I have the UBP-X700. Has anyone tried 'Blue Earth II' or 'Blue Planet II' with this player? It can't seem to resume playback if you exit out of the disc app because you turned off the player or switched back to home screen. It just doesn't do it, it forces you back to the start of the disc.

I think BD-Java has to be on the disc for restart to work. Just repeating what I've heard in other threads...

[Vrooom]

Originally Posted by gkolb

I think BD-Java has to be on the disc for restart to work. Just repeating what I've heard in other threads...

I don't get it. So the makers of the 'Blue Planet II' expect you to watch the entire thing in one go? They just forgot to encode support for resume?

[gahodapp]

Very few (if any) BBC America versions of Blu-Rays (and I assume 4K) have the resume function on their discs and after realizing that I've just started ordering anything BBC from Amazon UK for the BBC UK version which so far has had it on every Blu-ray I've bought. I've order Blue Planet II on 4K but it hasn't arrived yet to see if the trend carries over to their 4K releases also. One other note about the UK Blu-ray releases is that some have audio directions on them to help the blind enjoy their videos (I know that it might seem silly to some).

[Cortiz]

Resume playback is disc dependant, not the player. This has been covered a million times. If the disc is authored with resume playback, the player will resume. Some of the older discs specially from WB requires persistent memory for the resume playback to work, in which case you'll need to insert an USB memory stick in the Sony player for it to work.


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[Vrooom]

Originally Posted by Cortiz

Resume playback is disc dependant, not the player. This has been covered a million times. If the disc is authored with resume playback, the player will resume. Some of the older discs specially from WB requires persistent memory for the resume playback to work, in which case you'll need to insert an USB memory stick in the Sony player for it to work.


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Ok I get that.

This old, ancient thread even discusses it(from 2009):

http://www.handcoding.com/archives/2...s-dont-resume/

However.

How can a person be expected to buy a 4K documentary that is hours long and not have resume functionality? I never watch a documentary all in one go, I watch it in chunks over days and BBC just lost 2 sales.

Also I'm sensing anger from some users here from me pointing out the resume issue. Why is that - why are you defending this terrible industry practice? I mean if this 4K documentary was available on iTunes/Amazon that would mitigate things, but it isn't. You are forced to by the physical disc if you want 4K.

[Cortiz]

I misunderstood, my apologies. I thought you were blaming the player for the lack of resume playback. I agree with you 200%. Resume playback is a convenient feature and should be authored on every disc. It's always been IMO one of the cons of the Blu ray format.


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[blue_volvo]

Many of the mulit-region modded players specify that they are also multi-votage capable, i.e. 110 - 240 V. Does anyone know if the unmodified players from the US are okay at 220 V? I have seen one person in this thread mention it isn't an issue, but was hoping for verification before purchasing a stock unit in the states and bringing it back to Europe with me, as that would be an downer to fry it when I plugged it in.

[DIY_HD]

Originally Posted by Cortiz

I misunderstood, my apologies. I thought you were blaming the player for the lack of resume playback. I agree with you 200%. Resume playback is a convenient feature and should be authored on every disc. It's always been IMO one of the cons of the Blu ray format.


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I agree. Is it true that BD-Java, along with other technologies like Dolby Vision have licensing fees per unit? If so, then it would mean Sony would have to raise the price of the player to include these features. If they are trying to keep the player at an affordable price point, it would explain why they don't have all the bells and whistles of a player selling for more.

Given a choice, I would pay more for a player or disc that has such features, but not a lot more. I guess it would depend on how much it would add to the cost.

[DIY_HD]

Originally Posted by Cortiz

I misunderstood, my apologies. I thought you were blaming the player for the lack of resume playback. I agree with you 200%. Resume playback is a convenient feature and should be authored on every disc. It's always been IMO one of the cons of the Blu ray format.


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I agree. Is it true that BD-Java, along with other technologies like Dolby Vision have licensing fees per unit? If so, then it would mean Sony would have to raise the price of the player to include these features. If they are trying to keep the player at an affordable price point, it would explain why they don't have all the bells and whistles of a player selling for more.

Given a choice, I would pay more for a player or disc that has such features, but not a lot more. I guess it would depend on how much it would add to the cost.

[willie1959]

How is this player at playing MKV files and mepg files? I currently have a Sony 6500 upscale to 4k . Thinking of making a move if it will play HEVC files ect.