Panasonic UB820/UB9000 4K UHD Blu-ray player

[sapiendut]

Originally Posted by sfmarine

FedEx just dropped it off! I did not think I would get it before Christmas. The box was within a second shipping box but this thing looks pretty beat up.

Looking forward to getting it set up and check out the HDR optimizer.

I would love to share you the setup guide video I created but some people think I’m shilling for doing so.

[idlebrain]

I am trying to update FW with 16GB FAT32 formatted USB drive. panny doesn’t recognize the FW, comes a pop up screen to play media. Is there any specific procedure I need to follow?

[Stormyyy]

I got my open box 9000 from Woot today and it looks pretty good. There are some fingerprints on the top of the player, but I'm assuming it is still barely used since most retailers have a 30 day return policy. Just to confirm, the only difference between the UB9000 and the newest one is the DACs, right? The picture quality and everything should be the same, correct? If so, I will return my new 9000P1K and keep this open box one for cheaper . Loving how quiet the 9000 is compared to my old 820. Major upgrade in that department and build quality!

[sapiendut]

That is correct. I have the old and the new versions of UB9000. While they sound different when I A/B them, I don’t have a preference between one and the other. Everything else is 100% identical.

Don’t forget to follow the setup guide as per the link in my signature.

[evoll]

Originally Posted by sapiendut

That is correct. I have the old and the new versions of UB9000. While they sound different when I A/B them, I don’t have a preference between one and the other. Everything else is 100% identical.

Don’t forget to follow the setup guide as per the link in my signature.

Hey stop shilling lol jk couldn’t resist

[sapiendut]

LOL! Merry Xmas!!!!

[Geoff D]

I see you couldn't resist bumping the 9000 thread for no particular reason except to plug your video tho

[sfmarine]

This has prolly been asked a few dozen times but does Panasonic not have an official remote app?

[sapiendut]

It doesn’t have it.

[cicada88]

This is kind of random and just for fun:

For 2022 in Japan, Panasonic is releasing the DMR-ZR1 which is basically a UB9000 with a 6TB HDD and DVR functionality. It includes 6 tuners for Japanese broadcast TV including 3 4K compatible tuners. I believe that it can record 3 4K broadcasts at once.

It can also backup recorded TV shows to Blu-ray since the drive is writable (standard only not UHD afaik)

List price is roughly $3500 (the UB9000’s current street price is over $2k in Japan, and the Panasonic UB820 isn’t sold at all there from what I’ve seen)

https://panasonic.jp/diga/products/zr1.html

[lotrswhouse1886]

Finally ordered the 820. Looking forward to picking it up tomorrow.

[Blu-Curry]

I also just got the 820 and set it up recently. I’ve mostly been playing around with the video settings, but today I started noticing a lip sync issue on the Star Wars Ep 1 2011 blu-ray. Looking online I see this was a common issue for the player. I’ll have to watch and test more blu-rays and UHD discs.

I guess this is because I’m using one HDMI for Video only and a second for Audio only? I’m guessing if I use the Video port HDMI for both Video+Audio without any use of the Audio HDMI port then the issue will go away, but I’m not willing to do that yet. I also have 4K 60p off with 24p on Auto. I guess the audio delay setting is what is needed or AV sync for the TV and AVR?

[PUsokrJosh305]

Originally Posted by Blu-Curry

I also just got the 820 and set it up recently. I’ve mostly been playing around with the video settings, but today I started noticing a lip sync issue on the Star Wars Ep 1 2011 blu-ray. Looking online I see this was a common issue for the player. I’ll have to watch and test more blu-rays and UHD discs.

I guess this is because I’m using one HDMI for Video only and a second for Audio only? I’m guessing if I use the Video port HDMI for both Video+Audio without any use of the Audio HDMI port then the issue will go away, but I’m not willing to do that yet. I also have 4K 60p off with 24p on Auto. I guess the audio delay setting is what is needed or AV sync for the TV and AVR?

You are going to have to get your settings right in order for the lip sync issues to stop. You need to know what your TV is capable of as well as the settings of the TV, making sure no processing is on to help create the lip sync issues. And also make sure the player's settings match your TV's capabilities.

[George.P]

Originally Posted by sapiendut

That is correct. I have the old and the new versions of UB9000. While they sound different when I A/B them, I don’t have a preference between one and the other. Everything else is 100% identical.

Don’t forget to follow the setup guide as per the link in my signature.

I didn’t realize there are two versions of the ub9000. What is the difference, and how do you tell which one is which?

[sfmarine]

So my 820 arrived the other day and I have not put it into my rack yet. It hums something awful once it is powered on. The humming is from the fan but my goodness is it annoying and so strange that it stays on even during initial setup. I also came across a new issue while backing up or moving forward. I have taken some video of it....you'll have to crank the volume. This cannot be normal for a $500 player. Perhaps I am spoiled due to owning a 203.

Panasonic 820 noise issues - YouTube

It sounds a lot worse in person...My phone's microphone just sucks. I can hear the fan from my chair if the machine is paused or in the settings.

Any suggestions or should it go back? Does it make sense to just get the 9000 at this point.

[sapiendut]

Definitely take it back. That’s not normal.

[idlebrain]

Originally Posted by sapiendut

That is correct. I have the old and the new versions of UB9000. While they sound different when I A/B them, I don’t have a preference between one and the other. Everything else is 100% identical.

Don’t forget to follow the setup guide as per the link in my signature.

Is the difference is with just the Analog/Stereo audio or the difference with HDMI sources as well?

[sfmarine]

Originally Posted by George.P

I didn’t realize there are two versions of the ub9000. What is the difference, and how do you tell which one is which?

The mk2 has a new DAC from AKM to ESS. The switch was due to a fire at one of the factories so they had to find a replacement. Other than that...the player is identical to the mk1.

[sapiendut]

Originally Posted by idlebrain

Is the difference is with just the Analog/Stereo audio or the difference with HDMI sources as well?

The difference is only in the DAC. All the digital sections are identical.

[Cortiz]

Originally Posted by sfmarine

So my 820 arrived the other day and I have not put it into my rack yet. It hums something awful once it is powered on. The humming is from the fan but my goodness is it annoying and so strange that it stays on even during initial setup. I also came across a new issue while backing up or moving forward. I have taken some video of it....you'll have to crank the volume. This cannot be normal for a $500 player. Perhaps I am spoiled due to owning a 203.
Panasonic 820 noise issues - YouTube
It sounds a lot worse in person...My phone's microphone just sucks. I can hear the fan from my chair if the machine is paused or in the settings.

Any suggestions or should it go back? Does it make sense to just get the 9000 at this point.

Why do you want to replace your Oppo? You already own one of the best 4K player ever made. I own a UB9000, Sony X1100es and a 203 and the Oppo to me still king. I barely use the other players.