Sony UBP-X800 4K UHD Blu-ray player

[mysticwaterfall]

Originally Posted by Jodi

Great news! My very first 4K UHD/HDR BD player, the Sony X800, is now on it's way to me from Robert Zohn's Value Electronics. I should be receiving it on Friday June 9, but won't be setting it up until Tuesday June 13.

Today is Wed June 7. As of this day, can someone please tell me the latest X800 firmware upgrade?

Thanks!

You can always check the latest version here:
https://esupport.sony.com/US/p/swu-d...os_group_id=18

[Jodi]

Originally Posted by mysticwaterfall

You can always check the latest version here:
https://esupport.sony.com/US/p/swu-d...os_group_id=18

OK, thanks.

Judging by the date of the latest firmware update (a late-April date), it's likely I won't need to use it and may already be in my forthcoming model.

[minister_x]

I wouldn't rely on that. I found there was an update for my player delivered a week or so ago - factory installed version may have been from months ago.

[Sky_Captain]

Yeah, there's been quite a few firmware updates since release.

[Zero_Cool]

I think I might pick up this 4k player. I just don't get why it's so bulky. Best Buy had a sign up that said you got 2 4k movies when you purchase and register the 4k player. Not sure if I should go this direction of buy the Samsung 4k for $100 less.

[movielover1069]

Originally Posted by Zero_Cool

I think I might pick up this 4k player. I just don't get why it's so bulky. Best Buy had a sign up that said you got 2 4k movies when you purchase and register the 4k player. Not sure if I should go this direction of buy the Samsung 4k for $100 less.

The Sony is MUCH better and more superior to the Samsung!!

[Zero_Cool]

Originally Posted by movielover1069

The Sony is MUCH better and more superior to the Samsung!!

It just looks so bulky. I really don't like the front flap goes up and down when putting in a disk.

[movielover1069]

Originally Posted by Zero_Cool

It just looks so bulky. I really don't like the front flap goes up and down when putting in a disk.

It's not bulky at all, just solidly built. Much better than other flimsy built machines like so many previous Sony models. I have no idea what you're talking about with the flap though. Anyway, trust me, it's so much better than the Samsung!

[Frank@Chicago]

At my BB, Samsung was only $50 less and I believe the LG was on sale for $250 as well.

No regrets getting​ the Sony here, and you do get those two free 4K physical movies too.

I think the reason Sony did the faceplate design was to avoid a boring disk tray cutout slot.

To me, Sony's faceplate design preserves a clean visual look and is very upscale (no pun intended).

[elwaylite]

Had the first lockup last night. Watching Dr Who on Amazon (HD 1080p) and it came to a screeching halt, frozen screen. Nothing did anything other than pulling the power cord.

[Pieter V]

Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

Yeah, there's been quite a few firmware updates since release.

Those were just app updates.

[eddievanhalen]

Is it true that this player ALWAYS outputs 12 bit no matter how I configure it? Wouldn't it be more logical to output 10 bit video with HDR discs and leave BD's and DVD's the option of using Deep Color (which really serves no purpose) at 10 or 12 bit?
If I have a Samsung T.V. set with HDR and a 10 bit pannel, a 12 bit video signalplayed by the Sony may bring issues like more banding than normal with or without HDR video signals.
I'm thinking about getting this player, I have the Samsung UBD K-8500 but being a first gen player is too basic for my taste, and I want a player more solid not a lightweight piece of plastic.

[Geoff D]

Logic doesn't enter into it. The player will seemingly output 12-bit or 8-bit, nothing in-between.

[bcourt99]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

Logic doesn't enter into it. The player will seemingly output 12-bit or 8-bit, nothing in-between.

According to the manual, with the deep color set to auto, the player will output 12/10 bit depending on the display's capabilities.


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[Jodi]

Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

Yeah, there's been quite a few firmware updates since release.

When I set up my X800 Monday or Tuesday, I'll check it's firmware status. According to Sony eSupport, the latest update is:

M36.R.0173 (April 26, 2017)

.0173 is an improvement from .0111

[aaronwt2065]

Originally Posted by Jodi

When I set up my X800 Monday or Tuesday, I'll check it's firmware status. According to Sony eSupport, the latest update is:

M36.R.0173 (April 26, 2017)

.0173 is an improvement from .0111

I think it fixed some issues people had with Fox discs?

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[StingingVelvet]

Okay so Sony told me my skipping issue was from having Deep Color set to "auto." I said "doesn't it need to be on auto to send 10+bit color? That is what I have read online." They said "it depends on the display." I did some tests though and UHDs look pretty much the same on the KS8000 with Deep Color off, so whatevs. No skipping since I turned it off.

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

Okay so Sony told me my skipping issue was from having Deep Color set to "auto." I said "doesn't it need to be on auto to send 10+bit color? That is what I have read online." They said "it depends on the display." I did some tests though and UHDs look pretty much the same on the KS8000 with Deep Color off, so whatevs. No skipping since I turned it off.

I can check for sure to see what it does with that on or off, my AVR will report the bit depth.

[nospam]

My understanding is that deep color off will send what is native on the disc. 8-bit for Blu-ray and 10-bit for UHD (12-bit for Dolby Vision).

[elwaylite]

I cant check anymore with my new Yamaha.