Panasonic UB820/UB9000 4K UHD Blu-ray player - Page 528 - Blu-ray Forum

HeavyHitter · 06-08-2022, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Naiera

bhampton, are you aware that you can get an HDFury and package DV in a normal HDR10 signal and thus get DV on your projector?

Kris Deering talked a little about this at AVS. He had conversations with Stacey Spears and said there were issues with doing that.

chip75 · 06-08-2022, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghisy

Thanks, I found their website. Unfortunately, I don't know how to solder stuff.
I wish I could find a local shop that would do it for me for a reasonable price. (being in France though, not too sure about that)

Try and find a PC or phone repair shop, they should be experts at soldering. The solder points are pretty big on the 820.

Naiera · 06-08-2022, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by HeavyHitter

Kris Deering talked a little about this at AVS. He had conversations with Stacey Spears and said there were issues with doing that.

ZombAid · 06-08-2022, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghisy

Hey,

My Sony X700 has been freezing on UHDs lately and I got fed up with it!

I ordered a Panasonic UB820 and it's arriving tomorrow. Is there any other way to make it region free than using the regionfreedom firmware? Given the feedback here, I'm not sure I want to have to deal with them.

I saw a region-free UB820 on eBay (sold by TPS) but since it's in the UK, it ended up being twice the price (with shipping and taxes) so I gave up on that option.

Thanks!

It's not really a big problem. You just have to look into your spam folder and check if the verification has landed there. Was so with me and they canceled the request. Had to fill it out again. The response was pretty swift and the process not that big of a deal.
I gladly gave 40,-€
I don't know if my firmware would work for you, as they request the MAC address of the device.
If somebody knows, that it's not a problem to use the one i got, i could send you the link via pm.

Ghisy · 06-08-2022, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ZombAid

I don't know if my firmware would work for you, as they request the MAC address of the device.
If somebody knows, that it's not a problem to use the one i got, i could send you the link via pm.

I don't mind paying the 40 euros. It's just they seem to randomly reject requests. I'm also wondering if using the modified firmware voids the warranty or not.

I guess the firmware is tied to your MAC address but not sure. Can you PM me please? I can always take a look at the files maybe.

IlCorvo · 06-09-2022, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghisy

I don't mind paying the 40 euros. It's just they seem to randomly reject requests. I'm also wondering if using the modified firmware voids the warranty or not.

I guess the firmware is tied to your MAC address but not sure. Can you PM me please? I can always take a look at the files maybe.

The software is tied to the MAC-Address, thus it is very unlikely that the firmware of another user will work on your player.

Try to get it! It is much easier than it looks. If it fails you can always go the rattlebyte route.

Ghisy · 06-09-2022, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by IlCorvo

The software is tied to the MAC-Address, thus it is very unlikely that the firmware of another user will work on your player.

Try to get it! It is much easier than it looks. If it fails you can always go the rattlebyte route.

Yeah, I might just use their form and see if it goes through. Like I said, I don't mind paying at all, I was just curious how the modified firmware is actually made.

Thanks anyway!

Ghisy · 06-09-2022, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by PlusPoint

Don't waste your time - You don't qualify as a contributor!

What? Eh, I'll take my money elsewhere then

Geoff D · 06-09-2022, 03:18 PM

Yep, time to get the goat’s blood out. Nearly a full moon here as well

Ghisy · 06-09-2022, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

Yep, time to get the goat’s blood out. Nearly a full moon here as well

Ghisy · 06-09-2022, 04:41 PM

@PlusPoint, wait, are you the guy running regionfreedom? If so, why do you have to be like that?

(sorry mods, we're super OT here)

Geoff D · 06-09-2022, 04:52 PM

Be my victim, Ghisy

Ghisy · 06-09-2022, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

Be my victim, Ghisy

We're good Geoff.

westieslovesblu · 06-11-2022, 08:39 PM

I've just changed to optical cable from the Panasonic ub820 to the soundbar and now the HDMI VIDEO is SDR how as that happened! Newbie alert
Thanks

sorted it was the settings on the tv lol

Naiera · 06-12-2022, 03:32 AM

Video was also downscaled to 1080p.

Ghisy · 06-12-2022, 10:57 AM

Hey, has anyone had any regular BR freeze on the UB820?

I watched "Aliens" on BR this morning (the disc from the Anthology) and it completely froze at the 2 hour-mark. Disc is absolutely pristine. I put in my Sony X700 and it worked perfectly fine. My UB820 is only a few days old and firmware is up to date.

What gives? Isn't there one UHD disc player that works flawlessly?

CreasyBear · 06-12-2022, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by westieslovesblu

[Show spoiler]

I've just changed to optical cable from the Panasonic ub820 to the soundbar and now the HDMI VIDEO is SDR how as that happened! Newbie alert
Thanks

sorted it was the settings on the tv lol

Change your video output settings to 4K and turn HDR (and DV if your TV supports it) on.

mkozlows · 06-13-2022, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghisy

Hey, has anyone had any regular BR freeze on the UB820?

Yes. Several discs won't play on it, and play fine on the Series X. Some people say this doesn't happen to them, so maybe worth trying an exchange if yours is still new enough.

PUsokrJosh305 · 06-13-2022, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghisy

Hey, has anyone had any regular BR freeze on the UB820?

I watched "Aliens" on BR this morning (the disc from the Anthology) and it completely froze at the 2 hour-mark. Disc is absolutely pristine. I put in my Sony X700 and it worked perfectly fine. My UB820 is only a few days old and firmware is up to date.

What gives? Isn't there one UHD disc player that works flawlessly?

Have you tried unplugging the player for about 5-10 minutes and then plugging it back in?? I had a faulty surge protector that made the player not able to read any disc I put in the player. What fixed the problem was unplugging the unit and plugging it back in. Eventually to truly fix the problem, I got a new surge protector. Haven't had an issue since.

Ghisy · 06-14-2022, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by PUsokrJosh305

Have you tried unplugging the player for about 5-10 minutes and then plugging it back in?? I had a faulty surge protector that made the player not able to read any disc I put in the player. What fixed the problem was unplugging the unit and plugging it back in. Eventually to truly fix the problem, I got a new surge protector. Haven't had an issue since.

My 820 is connected to an outlet using a regular power strip. I leave it unplugged all the time and just plug it in when I'm using it.

Maybe it's too sensitive and I'm not 100% sure it's completely leveled? Seems weird though for such a relatively expensive player.

06-11-2022, 08:39 PM	#10554
westieslovesblu Active Member Member since:May 2015 Location:Swindon 4K collection:107 Blu-ray collection:133	I've just changed to optical cable from the Panasonic ub820 to the soundbar and now the HDMI VIDEO is SDR how as that happened! Newbie alert Thanks sorted it was the settings on the tv lol Last edited by westieslovesblu; 06-11-2022 at 08:46 PM.

06-09-2022, 03:18 PM	#10549
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	Yep, time to get the goat’s blood out. Nearly a full moon here as well

06-09-2022, 04:41 PM	#10551
Ghisy Active Member Member since:Dec 2019	@PlusPoint, wait, are you the guy running regionfreedom? If so, why do you have to be like that? (sorry mods, we're super OT here)

06-09-2022, 04:52 PM	#10552
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	Be my victim, Ghisy

06-12-2022, 03:32 AM	#10555
Naiera Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:2 Trading Score:25	Video was also downscaled to 1080p.

06-12-2022, 10:57 AM	#10556
Ghisy Active Member Member since:Dec 2019	Hey, has anyone had any regular BR freeze on the UB820? I watched "Aliens" on BR this morning (the disc from the Anthology) and it completely froze at the 2 hour-mark. Disc is absolutely pristine. I put in my Sony X700 and it worked perfectly fine. My UB820 is only a few days old and firmware is up to date. What gives? Isn't there one UHD disc player that works flawlessly?

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