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motorheadache95 · 10-02-2021, 11:35 PM

Does anybody know how this affects the 420? It seems to fix a lot of Dolby Vision playback issues, but I figure it must do something else for them to bother adding it to the 420 as well, which doesn't play DV.

chip75 · 10-02-2021, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by thebob8530

FYI- I found this generic remote on ebay for $12.99. It is based on the 9000 remote and works on my 820. It lights up and has everything but the hdr optimizer button. Requires no setup.

I think it's based on the models prior to the 9000 (the 900?), as they didn't have the Optimizer. I have an official one and whilst I don't use it much, it's a nice remote.

Geoff D · 10-03-2021, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by motorheadache95

Does anybody know how this affects the 420? It seems to fix a lot of Dolby Vision playback issues, but I figure it must do something else for them to bother adding it to the 420 as well, which doesn't play DV.

The 420/820/9000 share the same base chippery with or without DV, so when they do an update for one they do it for all. But yeah, it's tough to see what's been improved at the basic playback level with this update.

Tuc0 · 10-03-2021, 06:32 AM

Didn't blue underground titles such as Zombie have flicker issues when played in DV on the panny? Anybody test these or was it due to something else? I would try myself but Im in the middle of moving and don't have access to the discs too easily.

thebarnman · 10-03-2021, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by HeavyHitter

I forget his user name, but I wonder if the individual who put together that detailed document specifying issues and sent it off to Panasonic made a difference?

That's what I was thinking.

Scottishguy · 10-03-2021, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by thebarnman

I don't know what equipment you're using to compare those pictures, but on my equipment, I see more detail in the UHD Blu-rays mainly with small detail looking more solid and correct.

And to add, images that are brighter usually to most people look better...so I had to look at small areas and compare ignoring the brightness differences.

There is a debate to be had how much detail is inherently a result of increased resolution vs improved bit rate vs better colour bit depth ect ect. But not in the stall that guy is putting out.

Glanners · 10-03-2021, 11:39 AM

Just as I went to look for the update, this popped up - happy days!

Scottishguy · 10-03-2021, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Glanners

Just as I went to look for the update, this popped up - happy days!

Skynet has become self aware.

RBBrittain · 10-03-2021, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Scottishguy

Skynet has become self aware.

So it can improve the look of Terminator 2?

Scottishguy · 10-03-2021, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by RBBrittain

So it can improve the look of Terminator 2?

Unfortunately not.

Savanti · 10-03-2021, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by chip75

There's a fee, it's not as high as the original mod. I think it's £8-12.

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Originally Posted by Tuc0

Yeah for me it was 20 euro after I got an update code from them.

Thank you both for the info!!

BijouMan · 10-03-2021, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by thebob8530

FYI- I found this generic remote on ebay for $12.99. It is based on the 9000 remote and works on my 820. It lights up and has everything but the hdr optimizer button. Requires no setup.

Attachment 266577

Attachment 266578

That is actually a copy of the remote for Panasonic's first-generation (pre-dynamic HDR) Ultra HD Blu-ray player, the DMP-UB900.

HeavyHitter · 10-03-2021, 06:47 PM

After three years, my brain has gotten somewhat used to the absolute POS remote from the 820.

The_Donster · 10-03-2021, 06:56 PM

So I’ve been slow to purchase a 4K player and had been considering the Sony UBPX800M2, but the Panasonic caught my eye at a Dallas Best Buy. I saw that the remote isn’t the best, but was wondering how it is as a player. Appreciate any honest feedback.

88mph · 10-03-2021, 07:04 PM

Updated my 820 to 1.69 today and tested the UK Sony Almost Famous Bootleg Cut. It no longer glitches at chapter 7 on the DV layer.

Geoff D · 10-04-2021, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Scottishguy

For lolz I tried the defective Donnie Darko theatrical disc. Suprsingly the stuttering issue is vastly improved, almost non existent in parts. Hmm.

For lolz I also tried the defective Donnie Darko theatrical disc. Surprisingly the disc is still completely fooked and still looks like Donnie Darko: The Stop Motion Picture

Scottishguy · 10-04-2021, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

For lolz I also tried the defective Donnie Darko theatrical disc. Surprisingly the disc is still completely fooked and still looks like Donnie Darko: The Stop Motion Picture

Oh it is. But less stop motion...yet still stop motion.

Geoff D · 10-04-2021, 02:39 AM

Looked exactly the same as before to me. But at this point it seems like we're living on different planets so, whatever.

Scottishguy · 10-04-2021, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

Looked exactly the same as before to me. But at this point it seems like we're living on different planets so, whatever.

Check the Smurfs scene, PTA meeting, Donnie breaking the water main.

kavie87 · 10-04-2021, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Tuc0

Yeah for me it was 20 euro after I got an update code from them.

How long did it take you to get the update code?

10-02-2021, 11:35 PM	#8981
motorheadache95 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2009	Does anybody know how this affects the 420? It seems to fix a lot of Dolby Vision playback issues, but I figure it must do something else for them to bother adding it to the 420 as well, which doesn't play DV.

10-03-2021, 06:32 AM	#8984
Tuc0 Power Member Member since:May 2018 Location:Finland 4K collection:317 Blu-ray collection:1286 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	Didn't blue underground titles such as Zombie have flicker issues when played in DV on the panny? Anybody test these or was it due to something else? I would try myself but Im in the middle of moving and don't have access to the discs too easily.

10-03-2021, 06:47 PM	#8993
HeavyHitter Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:4 Trading Score:154	After three years, my brain has gotten somewhat used to the absolute POS remote from the 820.

10-03-2021, 06:56 PM	#8994
The_Donster Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Deep in the heart of NE Texas 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:216 DVD collection:231 Trading Score:14	So I’ve been slow to purchase a 4K player and had been considering the Sony UBPX800M2, but the Panasonic caught my eye at a Dallas Best Buy. I saw that the remote isn’t the best, but was wondering how it is as a player. Appreciate any honest feedback.

10-03-2021, 07:04 PM	#8995
88mph Special Member Member since:Feb 2011 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Prime collection:-	Updated my 820 to 1.69 today and tested the UK Sony Almost Famous Bootleg Cut. It no longer glitches at chapter 7 on the DV layer.

10-04-2021, 02:39 AM	#8998
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:2525 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	Looked exactly the same as before to me. But at this point it seems like we're living on different planets so, whatever.

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