Panasonic UB820/UB9000 4K UHD Blu-ray player - Page 639 - Blu-ray Forum

Yogi6807 · 09-14-2023, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by RevolverOcelScott

So, with my disc tray dead on my previous UB820, I bought a new one. I noticed the back of the plater has a white serial number sticker with a "Jan 2023 revision" or something similar noted on it. Anyone know if anything was changed versus a model earlier?

One thing I did notice, after updating the firmware, this pop up appears when starting a movie:

You can close it out by hitting the back button, but I can't seem to find a setting to permenantly disable it, even in the "option menu".

Also, anyone in the past have the tray repaired and have a cost estimate? As my "old" player is currently broken, getting it fixed (depending on the cost) would be good to have as a backup or for my other living room.

They don’t fix them really. They replace them. So whatever the cost is it is cheaper than buying a new one.

RevolverOcelScott · 09-14-2023, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by chip75

I think the pop-up displays when you use another remote to control the player. I haven't noticed it when just using the player's.

I will have a play around with mine and see what I get.

My previous UB820 i used the c2s magic remote and player remote with no issue prior. That's why I didn't know if it was a new thing/new software. I only have used the 820s remote with the new player so far and still get it.

chip75 · 09-14-2023, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by RevolverOcelScott

My previous UB820 i used the c2s magic remote and player remote with no issue prior. That's why I didn't know if it was a new thing/new software. I only have used the 820s remote with the new player so far and still get it.

Is it going through an AVR?

DMRI2006 · 09-14-2023, 05:44 PM

Has anyone bought one of the sub-$700 "acceptable" Amazon Warehouse units? Asking since my 9000 died (manufactured in '19) after less than 2 years of service and can't read discs anymore. I'd gladly go after another option but there really isn't one, nor one that looks as good as this player in motion.

Given the cost of repairs also, I'm probably just better off buying another player, and selling the old broken one off for parts.

B.inthe6 · 09-14-2023, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RevolverOcelScott

......One thing I did notice, after updating the firmware, this pop up appears when starting a movie:

You can close it out by hitting the back button, but I can't seem to find a setting to permenantly disable it, even in the "option menu"......

Coincidentally I also had that last night for the 1st time after a few months with a newer 820 with 1.70FW. It happened on a new release 4K disc after a restart (the disc had the stop / resume as opposed to pause only feature), if that has any bearing.

RevolverOcelScott · 09-14-2023, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by chip75

Is it going through an AVR?

820 to HDMI port 1, Soundbar eArc in eArc HDMI port 2.

chip75 · 09-14-2023, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RevolverOcelScott

820 to HDMI port 1, Soundbar eArc in eArc HDMI port 2.

I think I've only ever seen it when using my AVR, so not sure if it's an HDMI CEC byproduct.

RevolverOcelScott · 09-14-2023, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by chip75

I think I've only ever seen it when using my AVR, so not sure if it's an HDMI CEC byproduct.

I'll try disabling it and see if that fixes.

chip75 · 09-14-2023, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by chip75

I haven't checked the power off feature. I'll have to give it a try.

Just the power off feature, it was on for over 30 minutes and stayed on.

RevolverOcelScott · 09-14-2023, 08:54 PM

Yep, definitely looks like it was Viera Link (CEC). Playing a movie now with no issues.

chip75 · 09-14-2023, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RevolverOcelScott

Yep, definitely looks like it was Viera Link (CEC). Playing a movie now with no issues.

Glad you got it sorted, mate.

kevers7290 · 09-14-2023, 10:55 PM

Add me to list of those whose (UB9000) remote decided to randomly stop working. I was looking at a replacement but Panasonic wants $130?! Can anyone vouch for the cheap, non-OEM replacements? I really don't want to spend $100 for a freakin' remote.

Trekkie313 · 09-14-2023, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kevers7290

Add me to list of those whose (UB9000) remote decided to randomly stop working. I was looking at a replacement but Panasonic wants $130?! Can anyone vouch for the cheap, non-OEM replacements? I really don't want to spend $100 for a freakin' remote.

Logitech Universal Remote?

kevers7290 · 09-14-2023, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Trekkie313

Logitech Universal Remote?

They don't make them anymore.

Trekkie313 · 09-14-2023, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kevers7290

They don't make them anymore.

Wut?

That sucks.

kevers7290 · 09-14-2023, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Trekkie313

Wut?

That sucks.

Yeah, tell me about it. They discontinued the harmony line in 2021 and unfortunately no one has really picked up the slack (at least not from any company of repute). I hate to blame everything on streaming, but the truth is that the high-end A/V enthusiast market is so minuscule in 2023 that finding products like that is getting harder and harder. Most people are content with just a smart TV nothing else, so they have no need for a remote that controls a room full of equipment.

NelsonDog · 09-14-2023, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kevers7290

Add me to list of those whose (UB9000) remote decided to randomly stop working. I was looking at a replacement but Panasonic wants $130?! Can anyone vouch for the cheap, non-OEM replacements? I really don't want to spend $100 for a freakin' remote.

Where are you located?

I paid £41.56 (includes P&P) for a DP-UB9000 remote here:

https://www.pas-europe.com/shop/p/N2QAYA000172

kevers7290 · 09-15-2023, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by NelsonDog

Where are you located?

I paid £41.56 (includes P&P) for a DP-UB9000 remote here:

https://www.pas-europe.com/shop/p/N2QAYA000172

I'm in the United States. Unfortunately, the same thing here is $130 USD (£105).

https://panasonic.encompass.com/item.../N2QAYA000175/

NelsonDog · 09-15-2023, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by kevers7290

I'm in the United States. Unfortunately, the same thing here is $130 USD (£105).

https://panasonic.encompass.com/item.../N2QAYA000175/

That’s ridiculous.

Do you know anyone in the U.K. who can order one and then send it to you?

I’ve just looked on Royal Mail and tracked international delivery would cost £11.70.

So all in it would be £58.21 (approx $73)

Hedrox · 09-15-2023, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by kevers7290

Add me to list of those whose (UB9000) remote decided to randomly stop working. I was looking at a replacement but Panasonic wants $130?! Can anyone vouch for the cheap, non-OEM replacements? I really don't want to spend $100 for a freakin' remote.

Search "N2QAYA000130" on Amazon, they usually go for $10-12.

09-14-2023, 05:44 PM	#12764
DMRI2006 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:215	Has anyone bought one of the sub-$700 "acceptable" Amazon Warehouse units? Asking since my 9000 died (manufactured in '19) after less than 2 years of service and can't read discs anymore. I'd gladly go after another option but there really isn't one, nor one that looks as good as this player in motion. Given the cost of repairs also, I'm probably just better off buying another player, and selling the old broken one off for parts. Last edited by DMRI2006; 09-14-2023 at 05:49 PM.

09-14-2023, 08:54 PM	#12770
RevolverOcelScott Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jul 2020 Location:Capital Region, NY Home Theater Gallery:14 4K collection:842 Blu-ray collection:1588 DVD collection:93 Trading Score:11	Yep, definitely looks like it was Viera Link (CEC). Playing a movie now with no issues.

09-14-2023, 10:55 PM	#12772
kevers7290 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2009 Trading Score:257	Add me to list of those whose (UB9000) remote decided to randomly stop working. I was looking at a replacement but Panasonic wants $130?! Can anyone vouch for the cheap, non-OEM replacements? I really don't want to spend $100 for a freakin' remote.

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