Samsung 4K UHD Blu-ray Player UBD-K8500

[FilmFreakosaurus]

Originally Posted by cynatnite

I have a 65" Vizio M series. No HDR, though. I do plan on upgrading to another display in the next year or so. When Dish Network hooked us up a few months ago, we got one of their 4K HDMI cables. The other HDMI cables are about a year old.

I'm a huge Bourne fan. I know Universal isn't the most consistent on their restorations. If he got me these movies, I'll know to temper my expectations.

I would look at Monoprice.com's Certified HDMI cables, so you don't have to take the one from the Dish box... though, it's hard to know if what they gave you was truly 18 Gbps bandwidth capable or not. Either you get video dropouts on 4k sources or not.

http://www.monoprice.com/StaticConte...rpath=/product

If you can't wait for more stock of the 3 foot size, and don't mind paying a bit more (though not the outrageous prices of Monster or AudioQuest), these American sourced, higher quality Belden Series-FE cables are also Certified to work with 4k:

http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/...hdmi-cable.htm


Are you currently running anything through a surround receiver or pre-amp?

Even without HDR support, you should set chroma output to auto or 4:4:4. turn off Deep Color, leave 24 fps output at Auto, and turn off 24 fps conversion in the Samsung player for best video results.

[GeneD5]

Originally Posted by cynatnite

I have a 65" Vizio M series. No HDR, though. I do plan on upgrading to another display in the next year or so. When Dish Network hooked us up a few months ago, we got one of their 4K HDMI cables. The other HDMI cables are about a year old.

I'm a huge Bourne fan. I know Universal isn't the most consistent on their restorations. If he got me these movies, I'll know to temper my expectations.

Hop over to HDR asap! It's more noticeable and important than the increase in resolution. In any case enjoy your new equipment; it's a lot of fun!!!

[FilmFreakosaurus]

Originally Posted by GeneD5

Hop over to HDR asap! It's more noticeable and important than the increase in resolution. In any case enjoy your new equipment; it's a lot of fun!!!

And better yet, one with both Dolby Vision and HDR10 support. Once there is more DV disc content, you're ready for a video player upgrade to one with DV support.

[dobyblue]

I'll take Blue Jeans Cable for the win, taking on Monster sealed the deal in my book (outside of the proven quality of the cables and manufacturing in USA).

BJC are also listed on the HDMI website's list of participants in the Premium HDMI Cable Certification Program and were first to market a Premium certified cable in North America.

http://www.hdmi.org/learningcenter/P...pant_List.aspx

Presumably Monoprice don't make their own cables given they're not in the list.

[FilmFreakosaurus]

Originally Posted by dobyblue

I'll take Blue Jeans Cable for the win, taking on Monster sealed the deal in my book (outside of the proven quality of the cables and manufacturing in USA).

BJC are also listed on the HDMI website's list of participants in the Premium HDMI Cable Certification Program and were first to market a Premium certified cable in North America.

http://www.hdmi.org/learningcenter/P...pant_List.aspx

Presumably Monoprice don't make their own cables given they're not in the list.

Monoprice buys open-market OEM products and has their name slapped on them.

[imsounoriginal]

Anyone else have trouble playing Goodfellas 4K on this player? Brand new disc, but it says there's something wrong with it and won't play it. This is the only time it's ever happened to me so far...

[FilmFreakosaurus]

Originally Posted by imsounoriginal

Anyone else have trouble playing Goodfellas 4K on this player? Brand new disc, but it says there's something wrong with it and won't play it. This is the only time it's ever happened to me so far...

Another issue with BD-100 media. Just exchange the disc.

[Opips3]

Mine Phillps UHD player working read BD-100 disc.

If I want to buy Samsung UHD player than Phillps, another story.

[imsounoriginal]

Originally Posted by FilmFreakosaurus

Another issue with BD-100 media. Just exchange the disc.

Crap, does that mean BvS is gonna be an issue, too? Haven't tried that one yet.

[StingingVelvet]

I'm probably going to keep and use the Samsung KU6300 TV my wife bought me. Is there any kind of Samsung-Samsung benefit to getting this UHD player? If not I will probably try and wait for the Sony UHD machine, since IMO Sony made the best BD players.

[FilmFreakosaurus]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

I'm probably going to keep and use the Samsung KU6300 TV my wife bought me. Is there any kind of Samsung-Samsung benefit to getting this UHD player? If not I will probably try and wait for the Sony UHD machine, since IMO Sony made the best BD players.

None. I would get the Oppo instead. It has a longer life span built in with its Dolby Vision support.

[Opips3]

Originally Posted by FilmFreakosaurus

None. I would get the Oppo instead. It has a longer life span built in with its Dolby Vision support.

I wish I afford it.

I spend new PS4 slim console and new 2DS handheld video game system.

[dobyblue]

Originally Posted by Opips3

I wish I afford it.

I spend new PS4 slim console and new 2DS handheld video game system.

With the $500 you save you can always buy more 4K movies!

[garyd97]

Is this worth the $200 price point it is now at?

[waff]

Originally Posted by garyd97

Is this worth the $200 price point it is now at?

It was worth it at the $400 price tag when launched. I love it!

[StingingVelvet]

Originally Posted by FilmFreakosaurus

None. I would get the Oppo instead. It has a longer life span built in with its Dolby Vision support.

Yeah I know the Oppo is better, but I'm just kind of loyal to Sony with BD players. Though the more I think about it I will likely just play UHDs in it for now and keep using my BD player for BDs. Maybe I should just get the cheap Samsung and upgrade later.

[MrF33n3y]

I got one of these for Christmas. Potentially stupid question, but how do I actually verify that I've got the HDMI going into one of the HDCP 2.2 compliant ports on my TV? I've got a Sony 55" X850B - the most info I can find is two of the four ports are HDCP 2.2 compliant, but I don't know which two. So essentially, how can I tell if the image I'm seeing is 4K, or just a 1080 playback? The only UHD disc I have so far is The DaVinci Code, so that's what I'm testing the player out with.

[FilmFreakosaurus]

Originally Posted by MrF33n3y

I got one of these for Christmas. Potentially stupid question, but how do I actually verify that I've got the HDMI going into one of the HDCP 2.2 compliant ports on my TV? I've got a Sony 55" X850B - the most info I can find is two of the four ports are HDCP 2.2 compliant, but I don't know which two. So essentially, how can I tell if the image I'm seeing is 4K, or just a 1080 playback? The only UHD disc I have so far is The DaVinci Code, so that's what I'm testing the player out with.

I believe you have to use HDMI port 1 or 2 on the X850B. The TV does not have HDR capability.

The HDMI port you pick must have HDMI Enhanced enabled on the Sony. That turns on 10 bit processing.

Deep Color on the Samsung must be off. 24 fps conversion off. 24 fps output on auto.

Resolution on the Samsung at 2160p or Auto. Chroma on auto or 4:4:4.

[eddievanhalen]

Originally Posted by FilmFreakosaurus

I believe you have to use HDMI port 1 or 2 on the X850B. The TV does not have HDR capability.

The HDMI port you pick must have HDMI Enhanced enabled on the Sony. That turns on 10 bit processing.

Deep Color on the Samsung must be off. 24 fps conversion off. 24 fps output on auto.

Resolution on the Samsung at 2160p or Auto. Chroma on auto or 4:4:4.

This is s question I've been wondering since the very beginning of getting my Samsung player. I have a Philips 4K non-HDR T.V. with a 10 bit panel. By setting Deep Color to Off does the Samsung player outputs a 10 bit video signal?

[FilmFreakosaurus]

Originally Posted by eddievanhalen

This is s question I've been wondering since the very beginning of getting my Samsung player. I have a Philips 4K non-HDR T.V. with a 10 bit panel. By setting Deep Color to Off does the Samsung player outputs a 10 bit video signal?

Yes, otherwise it creates a screwed up, non-native 12 bit signal, which has to be down-converted in the display yet again. This unnecessary step can cause problems.