Samsung 4K UHD Blu-ray Player UBD-K8500

[RockyIII]

Originally Posted by Adam_ME

I could've sworn I did, but I did do a factory reset on the player after that defective firmware update a few months ago. So maybe I forgot to turn it off again.

every time you do a factory reset, CEC gets re-activated

[RockyIII]

Originally Posted by Adam_ME

Aside from the sh-tty remote, it seems to have issues with my Samsung 65JS9500 TV. For some reason, the TV switches to the TV input from HDMI4 where I have the receiver hooked up. Not a big deal as I can just switch the input setting back to HDMI4, but when I do, the K8500 automatically turns on.

I have no idea if this problem stems from the TV or the player(or maybe both), but it's a real pain in the ass. There are also other nagging issues like the Netflix app occasionally freezes up and I have to reboot the player. There also used to be the recurring signal error where the player said it couldn't play a disc in 4k and would revert to 1080p. Thankfully I haven't seen that issue in a long time, so it must've been fixed by a firmware update.

BTW, I love the player overall. Especially for a first gen device on a brand new video format. But it has had its share of glitches.

It must be the way the player interact with your TV because none of what you mentioned ever happened with my Oled TV

[zubinh]

Just wanted to share my experience. Last week Groupon had refurbished units and I grabbed one. Used a first time customer coupon along with Ebates and I got it for $173 net. When it arrived it was like new. Initial issue was with video and audio dropouts but after I turned off HDMI control and Anynet and updated the firmware, all went well. Programmed my Harmony 900 and the IR blaster and no longer have to use the Sammy remote. Paired it up with my Yamaha Rx-A2060 and this thing rocks! Can't imagine what someone is going to get by spending $400 more on a Panasonic or Oppo.

[RockyIII]

Originally Posted by zubinh

Just wanted to share my experience. Last week Groupon had refurbished units and I grabbed one. Used a first time customer coupon along with Ebates and I got it for $173 net. When it arrived it was like new. Initial issue was with video and audio dropouts but after I turned off HDMI control and Anynet and updated the firmware, all went well. Programmed my Harmony 900 and the IR blaster and no longer have to use the Sammy remote. Paired it up with my Yamaha Rx-A2060 and this thing rocks! Can't imagine what someone is going to get by spending $400 more on a Panasonic or Oppo.

Nothing worth the extra $400...You buy a UHD player to play UHDs, and this player does just that, and does it well

[rroeder]

Originally Posted by RockyIII

Name a few quirks, for instance

Well aside from what's been mentioned already I would say no info screen and no native setting for resolution.

Of course no DV support but that's not really a knock against it, but considering we payed $400(early adopters) the Oppo at $500 is looking like a much better deal.

I've been happy with the player tho it's played every disc without issue

[RockyIII]

Originally Posted by rroeder

Well aside from what's been mentioned already I would say no info screen and no native setting for resolution.

Of course no DV support but that's not really a knock against it, but considering we payed $400(early adopters) the Oppo at $500 is looking like a much better deal.

I've been happy with the player tho it's played every disc without issue

Dont you have a Denon receiver connected to get your info screen?

[FilmFreakosaurus]

Originally Posted by RockyIII

Dont you have a Denon receiver connected to get your info screen?

He has a Pioneer Elite.

[RockyIII]

Originally Posted by FilmFreakosaurus

He has a Pioneer Elite.

and Pioneer Elite doesnt have an Info Display button?

[RockyIII]

Odd question: but does any of you have the player connected to both a 4K display and a non-4K display (via dual HDMI output that most receivers come with)?

[FilmFreakosaurus]

Originally Posted by RockyIII

and Pioneer Elite doesnt have an Info Display button?

I think it does, but sometimes if you disable video processing that will kill all on screen displays. Depends on the manufacturer.

[RockyIII]

Originally Posted by FilmFreakosaurus

I think it does, but sometimes if you disable video processing that will kill all on screen displays. Depends on the manufacturer.

With Denon the only difference is that you lose the picture temporarily and it gets replaced with the menu main page, where you can check out the general info (audio and video)

[rroeder]

I use the info screen on the TV but something like the Phillips info screen would be nice, I have not even tried thru the receiver honestly.

[sonyfanboy]

Does audio out work for older receivers with hdmi 1.3

[waff]

Originally Posted by sonyfanboy

Does audio out work for older receivers with hdmi 1.3

Yes. That is basically the reason for the second port. That is my current setup.

[RockyIII]

Originally Posted by rroeder

I use the info screen on the TV but something like the Phillips info screen would be nice, I have not even tried thru the receiver honestly.

You should be able to get to Info Display through your receiver...That's how I do it.
The Sony BD6500 has its own Info Display function but the Samsung player doesnt unfortunately

[rroeder]

Yeah I'm nitpicking anyway

I think I got the audio sync issue resolved, I zero'd out the adjustment thru the player and made the adj at the receiver. It's quicker and easier thru the receiver too with no pop up box to block the screen, after 2 or 3 movies I haven't had to change it so hopefully it stays consistent between discs

Watching The Frighteners tonight

[RockyIII]

Originally Posted by rroeder

Yeah I'm nitpicking anyway

I think I got the audio sync issue resolved, I zero'd out the adjustment thru the player and made the adj at the receiver. It's quicker and easier thru the receiver too with no pop up box to block the screen, after 2 or 3 movies I haven't had to change it so hopefully it stays consistent between discs

Watching The Frighteners tonight

It's always better to make adjustments at the receiver, yes. Also the receiver can be used to access the display info (resolution, fpm, 8 or 10 bits)

[hasslein]

I thought I'd ask one more time before I purchase another copy. Has anyone successfully played the Magnificent Seven disc? I get a " disc doesn't meet specifications" message and it spits it out every time (but not before loading the Mag 7 screensaver.) I've contacted both Samsung and Fox, neither have had the issue reported by anyone else. Its the only disc that mine won't play (so far), but it plays on other players. I have latest firmware.

[BenjaminG]

Just updated to 1008 firmware. Looks like a very slight tweak to osd. Anyone pick up on other changes?

[tvine2000]

Originally Posted by Adrian Wright

My head tells me to do this, but my heart says otherwise. Going to avoid this player like the plague if at all possible as my experience with Samsung Products into too great tbh.

Maybe look to Sony or Panasonic's offerings next year when this all kicks off and see what they are offering. Ideally, need a player with 2 HDMI Outputs so I can hopefully utilise those Object Based Soundtracks that should be a coming

Owning an Oppo BDP 103-D though will make everything else seem meh

Give me that build quality and UHD BD and I am there

As we now know this player is buggy. I had one .It worked fine until I tried 3D blu-ray discs. All my 3D discs play fine on a 3D blu-ray player ,however not all would play at all on this 4K player. I tried looking on the web to see if anybody else had this issue and could fine none , so maybe it was just the that one player.