Samsung 4K UHD Blu-ray Player UBD-K8500

[stormtrooper1275]

New firmware update, 1006 in europe,

[russtcb]

Originally Posted by stormtrooper1275

New firmware update, 1006 in europe,

Just got that firmware a moment ago on my US player. No idea what it does though.

[russtcb]

Just got the 1114 firmware update for my KS9500 as well. I know 1112 added HDR+ but I have no idea what this new one does.

[FilmFreakosaurus]

Originally Posted by russtcb

Just got that firmware a moment ago on my US player. No idea what it does though.

Same here. Hopefully, it helps fixes some of the flakiness in playing UHD Blu-ray's.

[starmike]

I just bought this yesterday. So far, it works great. I have an Epson 1080p projector that the machine scaled down to (and tells you that it will due to lack of HDCP 2.2).

I have a 4K monitor, I haven't gotten around to hooking them together yet.

But the best part is the apps, especially Plex. There are so many apps on this thing. The Plex app itself is buggy as hell, but it (mostly) works.

[RockyIII]

Will the firmware automatically actcivate (when hardwired to internet) or do we still have to go to the general settings and look for it?

[jordanwalkert]

With the newest firmware, the info screen now displays when the player's HDR is activated. That's kinda handy! Haven't found any other changes yet. Netflix still doesn't support HDR [emoji17]

[FilmFreakosaurus]

Originally Posted by jordanwalkert

With the newest firmware, the info screen now displays when the player's HDR is activated. That's kinda handy! Haven't found any other changes yet. Netflix still doesn't support HDR [emoji17]

What I'm hoping for is that this firmware was more about solidifying its ability to play UHD Blu-ray discs without glitching. That's what I bought this to do. Streaming is just a side bonus.

[MobileES]

Originally Posted by SteelPen

I just got an email from Crutchfield, stating a $369 price. I'm on the fence on getting one or waiting for the PS4K.

Hmmmmmm......wonder what the price drop is for, I see Samsung has lowered it on their website as well........

http://www.samsung.com/us/video/home-audio/UBD-K8500/ZA

[RockyIII]

Originally Posted by FilmFreakosaurus

What I'm hoping for is that this firmware was more about solidifying its ability to play UHD Blu-ray discs without glitching. That's what I bought this to do. Streaming is just a side bonus.

What type of glitching exactly? I thought 4K discs played flawless on the Sammy

[gates70]

What I find pretty cool on this unit is the fact that the firmware update can be done while it's off. If you choose "update later", that's what it does.

[meckel]

Originally Posted by RockyIII

What type of glitching exactly? I thought 4K discs played flawless on the Sammy

I've had some issues mostly with Fox UHDs. After I hit play the TV says there is no source connected, but the receiver plays the audio. I have to change inputs and back again to get a picture on the TV. It doesn't happen on all UHDs. I have the video going to the TV and audio going to the receiver via the 2 separate HDMI outputs on the player.

I downloaded the update yesterday. I need to test with Deadpool when I get home from work tonight. My other option would be to run everything through the receiver to see if that makes any difference as it does handle 4K and HDR pass thru.


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[RockyIII]

Originally Posted by meckel

I've had some issues mostly with Fox UHDs. After I hit play the TV says there is no source connected, but the receiver plays the audio. I have to change inputs and back again to get a picture on the TV. It doesn't happen on all UHDs. I have the video going to the TV and audio going to the receiver via the 2 separate HDMI outputs on the player.

I downloaded the update yesterday. I need to test with Deadpool when I get home from work tonight. My other option would be to run everything through the receiver to see if that makes any difference as it does handle 4K and HDR pass thru.


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How do we know it is not an issue related to the TV?
When I had the Vizio connected I was experiencing similar issues even with regular non-UHD use of the player. With the LG Oled those issues disappeared completely. It could be and HDMI handshake issue.

[Mavrick]

No issues so far for me 11 days in and counting.

[bojtel123]

Is it just me or is the PQ a bit better with the new firmware update?

[BenjaminG]

Originally Posted by russtcb

Just got the 1114 firmware update for my KS9500 as well. I know 1112 added HDR+ but I have no idea what this new one does.

What is HDR+?

[ray0414]

Originally Posted by BenjaminG

What is HDR+?

i think the other poster was a little confused and posted in the wrong thread.

HDR+ is samsungs new highly affective SDR to HDR converter feature. it turns SDR content into HDR-ISH content by using special algorithms to tone map the expanded color gamuts and few other fancy things. the feature is on samsung tvs only.

[BenjaminG]

Originally Posted by ray0414

i think the other poster was a little confused and posted in the wrong thread.

HDR+ is samsungs new highly affective SDR to HDR converter feature. it turns SDR content into HDR-ISH content by using special algorithms to tone map the expanded color gamuts and few other fancy things. the feature is on samsung tvs only.

Thanks for the info! So many new terms. I worked in consumer electronics for seven years up until 6 years ago - it's all very different now.

[mjarina]

Originally Posted by jordanwalkert

With the newest firmware, the info screen now displays when the player's HDR is activated. That's kinda handy! Haven't found any other changes yet. Netflix still doesn't support HDR [emoji17]

Amazon HDR is now working, but still no Netflix.

[sevenburgher]

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