Panasonic UB820/UB9000 4K UHD Blu-ray player - Page 554 - Blu-ray Forum

chip75 · 11-21-2022, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Esox50

With the UB820 at $399 right now, if "someone in the know" had to advise...would it be prudent to buy this player, or wait and see if/what happens in 2023/2024 re Panasonic players? I'm looking for a backup player to my Oppo-203, so not in a huge rush...

There will be less options going forward unless we see some decent players from smaller brands, but that's a long shot. If you're happy to buy something as a backup, it's worth getting sooner rather than later.

HDTV1080P · 11-21-2022, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Esox50

With the UB820 at $399 right now, if "someone in the know" had to advise...would it be prudent to buy this player, or wait and see if/what happens in 2023/2024 re Panasonic players? I'm looking for a backup player to my Oppo-203, so not in a huge rush...

If you need SACD and DVD-Audio support then get the Sony UBP-X800M2 on sale for around $248. However, the advantage of the Panasonic is HDR10+, auto Dolby Vision HDR, and tone mapping. Sony has better audio and Panasonic has better video.

I wish Panasonic would come out with a new model with SACD and DVD-Audio support, then a lot of OPPO owners would buy the Panasonic for a second room.

FilmFreakosaurus · 11-21-2022, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Esox50

With the UB820 at $399 right now, if "someone in the know" had to advise...would it be prudent to buy this player, or wait and see if/what happens in 2023/2024 re Panasonic players? I'm looking for a backup player to my Oppo-203, so not in a huge rush...

Get it. No major is releasing new players. Get 'em while you can.

jokercard · 11-21-2022, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Kinsella5

UB820 has hit $399.98 at Best Buy, I more than likely will pick it up at some point before the end of the year as I suspect it will be that price again around Christmas. While it has been that price before, I don't think it's been any lower.

It was very short lived but B&H photo had it for $320 in June. I believe that to be the lowest price so far for one brand new.

MarkGubarenko · 11-21-2022, 10:51 AM

Just received mine! Finally will be able to screen discs in DV!

sapiendut · 11-21-2022, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by FilmFreakosaurus

Get it. No major is releasing new players. Get 'em while you can.

Are you sure about that?

Animatic33 · 11-21-2022, 02:22 PM

Wanted to add this to a list of issues I've encountered:

My UB9000 (bought in March) has developed an issue where the disc tray will sometimes not go back in when I press the eject/open/close button. I have to gently persuade it by pressing on the tray front and then the mechanism takes. The tray on this device is one of the best things about it, it's nice and quiet, has a nice rubber finish, but I did not expect it to start misbehaving like this after 5 months of use.

Needless to say, I'm filling out a warranty service form.

Honestly, this is like the third or fourth thing to go wrong with my Panasonic products. I handle them with the utmost care - I look after my tech and I don't abuse it because it is expensive and I want longevity out the things I buy. I think either I'm extremely unlucky or the folks claiming Panasonic products to be superior probably aren't using anything they've manufactured in the last few years. This is getting a little ridiculous.

sapiendut · 11-21-2022, 02:26 PM

One 820
One 900
One 9000
One 9000 mkII
One 65GZ2000 OLED

The oldest being 4 years the newest being 2 years. Used extensively. No problem.

sapiendut · 11-21-2022, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkGubarenko

Just received mine! Finally will be able to screen discs in DV!

Here you go:
Panasonic 4K Bluray Players UB420 UB820 UB9000 Settings That Many People Missed
https://www.youtube.com/supported_br...tube.com/watch

Hasslein Curve · 11-21-2022, 06:44 PM

I just pulled the trigger on the 820. Looking forward to digging into all of the options and features. Thanks for the link in above post.

The bare bones but reliable LG UBK90 moves to the bedroom. That unit gets too much grief around here. Two years and it’s been solid for me, and it’s been worked heavily over that time.

dcx4610 · 11-21-2022, 09:44 PM

Does everyone here leave the color mode setting to YCbCr Auto or force it to YCbCr 4:4:4?

I've always had it on auto but am questioing myself.

sapiendut · 11-21-2022, 09:52 PM

It depends on your display. Some displays can’t deal with 4:4:4 4K/60 so for the very first step in the video you just choose auto instead 4:4:4

deathshead1987 · 11-22-2022, 02:24 AM

I just bought the Panasonic UB820. What would be the best HDMI cable for this unit? I have a Sony X900F.

I am thinking about buying the Audioquest Ocean 5' IN-WALL HDMI 2.1 Cable.

dcx4610 · 11-22-2022, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by FilmFreakosaurus

Get it. No major is releasing new players. Get 'em while you can.

This is scaring me. I've heard a rumor that Panasonic may not be making any more players and once these are gone, they are gone.

I hope that's not true and we eventually get another model. I'm guessing it's a bit like appliances where once someone has a player, you aren't getting any new business from them unless it breaks so it's not super profitable. I just hope we have at least ONE manufacturer that sticks around and keeps making players for us.

I guess the good news is that there will always be Xbox and PS5s around. It's not ideal but at least it's a player. I just don't want a future of having a wall of movies and there be no players to play them on.

dcx4610 · 11-22-2022, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by sapiendut

It depends on your display. Some displays can’t deal with 4:4:4 4K/60 so for the very first step in the video you just choose auto instead 4:4:4

I have a Samsung Q70 which appears to support 4:4:4. I just wonder if the Panny 820 has been correctly using 4:4:4 or using 4:2:2 by default? I'll try forcing it but I wonder if it's noticeable.

FilmFreakosaurus · 11-22-2022, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by deathshead1987

I just bought the Panasonic UB820. What would be the best HDMI cable for this unit? I have a Sony X900F.

I am thinking about buying the Audioquest Ocean 5' IN-WALL HDMI 2.1 Cable.

Audioquest is BS and overpriced. Monoprice sells a certified 48 Gbps cable for $9, as an example. I use their certified 4k Slim cables for short runs like these because they don't put any strain on the HDMI ports, are flexible, and they work just fine. You don't need 2.1 cables for these 4k disc players.

MarkGubarenko · 11-22-2022, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by sapiendut

Here you go:
Panasonic 4K Bluray Players UB420 UB820 UB9000 Settings That Many People Missed

thanks, most of them did myself.
yet still cant't find correct answer what should I do with 'High clarity sound' settings.

sephirothkefka · 11-22-2022, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by MarkGubarenko

thanks, most of them did myself.
yet still cant't find correct answer what should I do with 'High clarity sound' settings.

I personally leave it off. It's one of those frequency booster things meant to upscale compressed stuff. It sounds too sharp for my tastes so I turn it off.

MarkGubarenko · 11-22-2022, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by sephirothkefka

I personally leave it off. It's one of those frequency booster things meant to upscale compressed stuff. It sounds too sharp for my tastes so I turn it off.

so it does something to sound even if it goes bitstream to receiver? because it's the only option to turn off display during playback

sapiendut · 11-22-2022, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkGubarenko

thanks, most of them did myself.
yet still cant't find correct answer what should I do with 'High clarity sound' settings.

No need to turn it on. I can’t hear the difference turning it on or off.

11-21-2022, 10:51 AM	#11065
MarkGubarenko Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Russia 4K collection:649 Blu-ray collection:774 DVD collection:5 Digital collection:4 iTunes collection:131 Trading Score:4	Just received mine! Finally will be able to screen discs in DV!

11-21-2022, 02:22 PM	#11067
Animatic33 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2011 Location:Ontario, Canada 4K collection:572 Blu-ray collection:4238 DVD collection:451	Wanted to add this to a list of issues I've encountered: My UB9000 (bought in March) has developed an issue where the disc tray will sometimes not go back in when I press the eject/open/close button. I have to gently persuade it by pressing on the tray front and then the mechanism takes. The tray on this device is one of the best things about it, it's nice and quiet, has a nice rubber finish, but I did not expect it to start misbehaving like this after 5 months of use. Needless to say, I'm filling out a warranty service form. Honestly, this is like the third or fourth thing to go wrong with my Panasonic products. I handle them with the utmost care - I look after my tech and I don't abuse it because it is expensive and I want longevity out the things I buy. I think either I'm extremely unlucky or the folks claiming Panasonic products to be superior probably aren't using anything they've manufactured in the last few years. This is getting a little ridiculous.

11-21-2022, 02:26 PM	#11068
sapiendut Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Canada 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:3	One 820 One 900 One 9000 One 9000 mkII One 65GZ2000 OLED The oldest being 4 years the newest being 2 years. Used extensively. No problem.

11-21-2022, 06:44 PM	#11070
Hasslein Curve Special Member Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Southwestern US 4K collection:172 Blu-ray collection:902 DVD collection:205	I just pulled the trigger on the 820. Looking forward to digging into all of the options and features. Thanks for the link in above post. The bare bones but reliable LG UBK90 moves to the bedroom. That unit gets too much grief around here. Two years and it’s been solid for me, and it’s been worked heavily over that time.

11-21-2022, 09:44 PM	#11071
dcx4610 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:647 Blu-ray collection:1255 DVD collection:7 Trading Score:21	Does everyone here leave the color mode setting to YCbCr Auto or force it to YCbCr 4:4:4? I've always had it on auto but am questioing myself.

11-21-2022, 09:52 PM	#11072
sapiendut Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Canada 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:3	It depends on your display. Some displays can’t deal with 4:4:4 4K/60 so for the very first step in the video you just choose auto instead 4:4:4

11-22-2022, 02:24 AM	#11073
deathshead1987 Active Member Member since:Jul 2010	I just bought the Panasonic UB820. What would be the best HDMI cable for this unit? I have a Sony X900F. I am thinking about buying the Audioquest Ocean 5' IN-WALL HDMI 2.1 Cable.

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