Panasonic UB820/UB9000 4K UHD Blu-ray player - Page 478 - Blu-ray Forum

sapiendut · 12-17-2021, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by manwithnoname64

Dumb question, popped in Bohemian Rhapsody and tried following the steps in the video but the Panasonic player is saying that it’s playing in dynamic conversion mode. My tv is a Sony A90J, so I know HDR is not a problem. The only thing is I used to use this HDMI port for a Nintendo Switch. I’m using zeskit maya cables.

If that’s the case, set the 4:4:4 back to auto (or make sure the A90J HDMI to enhanced HDMI)

manwithnoname64 · 12-17-2021, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by sapiendut

If that’s the case, set the 4:4:4 back to auto (or make sure the A90J HDMI to enhanced HDMI)

Will do that if it’s not as simple as me being an idiot and popping in the blu-ray. I was rushing to set this up before an appointment.

JB27 · 12-17-2021, 09:09 PM

What is the general consensus on whether or not to utilize the chroma upsampling of this player?

sapiendut · 12-17-2021, 09:13 PM

Of course you want to use it. One of the reasons Panasonic is a de-facto better player is Panasonic’s Chroma Upscaling capability.

JB27 · 12-17-2021, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by sapiendut

Of course you want to use it. One of the reasons Panasonic is a de-facto better player is Panasonic’s Chroma Upscaling capability.

Great, thanks. I thought so, but I saw a video about the player and they stated that 4:2:0 was the director's intent and to stick to it. Sorry for the newb question, I'm new to the 4K game and I just upgraded to this player today.

sapiendut · 12-17-2021, 10:29 PM

No need to apologize. I apologize if I came across as peeved. And no. 4:2:0 is never on any content creator’s intent (if they know what it is).

Try my recommended setup video n my signature for your player.

chip75 · 12-17-2021, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JB27

Great, thanks. I thought so, but I saw a video about the player and they stated that 4:2:0 was the director's intent and to stick to it. Sorry for the newb question, I'm new to the 4K game and I just upgraded to this player today.

The content is mastered in 4:2:0, (which I think is only supported at 60Hz) but players don't output it (as far as I know). Everything gets converted to 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 depending on your settings/device.

manwithnoname64 · 12-18-2021, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by sapiendut

If that’s the case, set the 4:4:4 back to auto (or make sure the A90J HDMI to enhanced HDMI)

I went back and it looked like I must not have picked 4:4:4 because it wasn’t selected to that. I’m good now, thanks!

Geoff D · 12-18-2021, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by JB27

What is the general consensus on whether or not to utilize the chroma upsampling of this player?

You can't not utilise it, the content is 4:2:0 but like every other player on the planet the minimum output you can get is upsampled 4:2:2 (unless using a specific 4K60 8-bit 4:2:0 compatibility mode for older HDMI gear).

Bigm72793 · 12-18-2021, 01:35 AM

Does anyone know an alternate source for UB9000 region free firmware?

Region Freedom banned my MAC address from applying because I didn't send them a wide enough angle shot of my back panel.

RWetmore · 12-18-2021, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Stormyyy

I've had the UB820 and now the UB9000 and the 9000 is so much more premium. I know it costs double, but well worth it IMO. The build quality is impeccable and I'm happy to own the 9000, which I believe is the best 4K UHD player on the market.

But is there a difference in performance?

gnicks · 12-18-2021, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RWetmore

But is there a difference in performance?

The difference in performance I see is that it seems to have a better disc drive. There were 2-3 discs my 820 had trouble with that the 9000 plowed through without a hitch.

It also operates quieter than the 820, in my experience. The 820 was certainly not loud, but in quiet scenes (on Dolby Vision discs especially), I could hear it spinning. With the 9000, I almost never notice it during playback.

manwithnoname64 · 12-18-2021, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by panasonicst60

Yup seen it the other day for that price and even though I have the ub820 I was so close to pull the trigger at that price. Great pick up. Can't bet that price. It's OOS now though.

It’s back in stock at that price.

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pab1219 · 12-18-2021, 03:09 PM

This only has a 30 day warranty.

manwithnoname64 · 12-18-2021, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by pab1219

This only has a 30 day warranty.

Yeah, mentioned it was open box when he originally quoted me

Ben_C · 12-18-2021, 06:29 PM

Before the most recent firmware update, I had a few UHDs that would consistently hiccup on my 820. Dunkirk, Pacific Rim, and the bike chase scene around 1hr04min mark in The Last Crusade would glitch up a bit.
Watched all three of those in the last couple of weeks (currently watching Indy), and all 3 have been glitch free. Don’t know what was done in that update, but it’s definitely had noticeable improvements for me.

Jodi · 12-18-2021, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sapiendut

No need to apologize. I apologize if I came across as peeved. And no. 4:2:0 is never on any content creator’s intent (if they know what it is).

Try my recommended setup video n my signature for your player.

Hi, @sapiendut. May I ask how to look at or access your recommended setup video? I have the Panny UB9000 MKII and Sony XBR48A9S OLED. My HDMI cable is WW Silver Sphere. So far, things look great, I got the Panny firmware upgrade installed, have Dolby Vision, and I have setting at 4:4:4.

jabba359 · 12-19-2021, 07:48 AM

Best Buy has the 820 for $399.98 this week. I'm very tempted to upgrade my UHD player.

If Dolby Vision wasn't important to me, I'd be all over the 420 for $149.99.

RustinCohle · 12-19-2021, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jabba359

Best Buy has the 820 for $399.98 this week. I'm very tempted to upgrade my UHD player.

If Dolby Vision wasn't important to me, I'd be all over the 420 for $149.99.

And Best Buy chat actually came through for me. It's been exactly 30 days since I bought my (second) player and they're refunding me the difference.

dyne · 12-19-2021, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RustinCohle

And Best Buy chat actually came through for me. It's been exactly 30 days since I bought my (second) player and they're refunding me the difference.

Got mine December 6th. Did you do this online or in store?

12-17-2021, 09:09 PM	#9543
JB27 Junior Member Member since:Nov 2021 4K collection:107 Blu-ray collection:124	Chroma Upsampling What is the general consensus on whether or not to utilize the chroma upsampling of this player?

12-18-2021, 03:09 PM	#9554
pab1219 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 4K collection:330 Blu-ray collection:2293 Trading Score:60	Open Box This only has a 30 day warranty.

12-19-2021, 07:48 AM	#9558
jabba359 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:North Hollywood, CA U.S.A. Earth 4K collection:205 Blu-ray collection:778 DVD collection:136 Digital collection:60 iTunes collection:1	Best Buy has the 820 for $399.98 this week. I'm very tempted to upgrade my UHD player. If Dolby Vision wasn't important to me, I'd be all over the 420 for $149.99. Last edited by jabba359; 12-19-2021 at 07:52 AM.

12-17-2021, 09:13 PM	#9544
sapiendut Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Canada 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:3	Of course you want to use it. One of the reasons Panasonic is a de-facto better player is Panasonic’s Chroma Upscaling capability.

12-17-2021, 10:29 PM	#9546
sapiendut Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Canada 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:3	No need to apologize. I apologize if I came across as peeved. And no. 4:2:0 is never on any content creator’s intent (if they know what it is). Try my recommended setup video n my signature for your player.

12-18-2021, 01:35 AM	#9550
Bigm72793 New Member Member since:Jul 2015	Does anyone know an alternate source for UB9000 region free firmware? Region Freedom banned my MAC address from applying because I didn't send them a wide enough angle shot of my back panel.

12-18-2021, 06:29 PM	#9556
Ben_C Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2015 Location:UK 4K collection:670 Blu-ray collection:3318	Before the most recent firmware update, I had a few UHDs that would consistently hiccup on my 820. Dunkirk, Pacific Rim, and the bike chase scene around 1hr04min mark in The Last Crusade would glitch up a bit. Watched all three of those in the last couple of weeks (currently watching Indy), and all 3 have been glitch free. Don’t know what was done in that update, but it’s definitely had noticeable improvements for me.

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