Samsung 4K UHD Blu-ray Player UBD-K8500

[MozartMan]

Originally Posted by FilmFreakosaurus

And like I said... I just received a members only Black Friday e-mail notice today that stated it would be placed on sale starting the 17th as part of the Samsung 4k holiday sales (including certain TV's), which debuted today.

Honest injun.

Thanks for your insider information because I didn't get any email about that as a Costco member. It is $189.99 at Costco starting today.

[gates70]

This player is starting to get glitchier and glitchier. Random freezes, etc...and here's a new one....

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[solarrdadd]

I have a question for anyone who has this (or the Phillips) UHD player and it's connected to a receiver that supports ATMOS/DTS:X that is connected to a 1080p tv or projector.

I know you will only get 1080p, which is fine, if your using the single hdmi connection (sending both audio & video to the receiver) do you get ATMOS/DTS:X from UHD discs that support it or because you have a 1080p tv do you only get the lossless cores of Dolby TrueHD/DTS-HD-MA @ 7.1?

I want to get the ATMOS/DTS:X audio from UHD discs and I don't currently have a 4K set so I know i'll get 1080p, I'm looking for confirmation that I WILL get the object based audio if I use a single hdmi to the receiver. or will I have to go the 2 hdmi outs to ensure I get ATMOS/DTS:X with the audio only video only dual hdmi use?

I'm asking for actual users with this kind of setup who can confirm, not from people who have read or heard, please.

thanks in advance to everyone who responds.

[RockyIII]

Originally Posted by solarrdadd

I have a question for anyone who has this (or the Phillips) UHD player and it's connected to a receiver that supports ATMOS/DTS:X that is connected to a 1080p tv or projector.

I know you will only get 1080p, which is fine, if your using the single hdmi connection (sending both audio & video to the receiver) do you get ATMOS/DTS:X from UHD discs that support it or because you have a 1080p tv do you only get the lossless cores of Dolby TrueHD/DTS-HD-MA @ 7.1?

I want to get the ATMOS/DTS:X audio from UHD discs and I don't currently have a 4K set so I know i'll get 1080p, I'm looking for confirmation that I WILL get the object based audio if I use a single hdmi to the receiver. or will I have to go the 2 hdmi outs to ensure I get ATMOS/DTS:X with the audio only video only dual hdmi use?

I'm asking for actual users with this kind of setup who can confirm, not from people who have read or heard, please.

thanks in advance to everyone who responds.

You can get Atmos just fine, however the picture quality is worse than playing the 1080 disc on a 1080 display.
I know that for a fact because I own a Sony VPL 45, and I can see a huge difference in PQ between the UHD disc downscaled to 1080 and the regular 1080 disc. But the sound is the same: Atmos at its best

[gates70]

Originally Posted by RockyIII

You can get Atmos just fine, however the picture quality is worse than playing the 1080 disc on a 1080 display.
I know that for a fact because I own a Sony VPL 45, and I can see a huge difference in PQ between the UHD disc downscaled to 1080 and the regular 1080 disc. But the sound is the same: Atmos at its best

You're the only person that I've ever heard that from. My experience was not what you describe. PQ was still great on my display and slightly better than the BD.

[solarrdadd]

Originally Posted by RockyIII

You can get Atmos just fine, however the picture quality is worse than playing the 1080 disc on a 1080 display.
I know that for a fact because I own a Sony VPL 45, and I can see a huge difference in PQ between the UHD disc downscaled to 1080 and the regular 1080 disc. But the sound is the same: Atmos at its best

thanks for your response, but, part of my question is "single or dual hdmi" use, please.

[solarrdadd]

my reasons are asking, I know this is a Samsung thread, but, I'm looking to get the Philips UHD player from BB since it's their BF sale priced for under $180 and it's for my bedroom so, it's gonna be fine there. i'll wait for oppo for the HT player.

sorry Samsung thread, not trying to take you over.

[RockyIII]

Originally Posted by solarrdadd

thanks for your response, but, part of my question is "single or dual hdmi" use, please.

Single HDMi connection, everything through your Denon. Still get Atmos, as long as Samsung player is set on 'bitsream unprocessed'...but PQ is very poor. If you dont believe me, compare for yourself

[RockyIII]

Originally Posted by gates70

You're the only person that I've ever heard that from. My experience was not what you describe. PQ was still great on my display and slightly better than the BD.

Just calling it the way I see it (pun intended)

[hazzad]

He wants 3d. Don't think anything but the high end olds cater for that.

I have the 75" equivalent here in Australia to the 8500. Been very happy. Not the blackest blacks but otherwise very happy.

[RockyIII]

New firmware update just rolled out: 1009

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[henry00x]

do you guys recommend the Samsung 4k player on sale at bestbuy today?

[badboi]

Originally Posted by henry00x

do you guys recommend the Samsung 4k player on sale at bestbuy today?

I've had mine since it came out. Never had an issue with it. Not the prettiest piece of equipment but I have mine inside my Salamander cabinet so I never see it. For the price I'd say go for it. It's been a great machine for me.

[Cobolisdead]

Originally Posted by henry00x

do you guys recommend the Samsung 4k player on sale at bestbuy today?

Oh yeah! I have had mine now for a couple of months, and my 4K UHDTV looks amazing watching UHDs and Bl-rays upscaled look better than I could have imagined!

Get it and get the remote control for it that I recommended a few pages back.

[FilmFreakosaurus]

Originally Posted by Cobolisdead

Oh yeah! I have had mine now for a couple of months, and my 4K UHDTV looks amazing watching UHDs and Bl-rays upscaled look better than I could have imagined!

Get it and get the remote control for it that I recommended a few pages back.

I just got my replacement remote. MUCH better than that little toy. Now, I can use it to teach my universal remote. $7 well spent even if it looks like a knock off of the official Samsung remote.

[RockyIII]

After firmware update, this is what I'm getting every time I try to insert a disc

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[rroeder]

Will the replacement remote work other components besides TV? I tried to program it to control my Pioneer receiver but no luck

[gates70]

Originally Posted by RockyIII

After firmware update, this is what I'm getting every time I try to insert a disc

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YAY Samsung!! lol

[RockyIII]

Originally Posted by gates70

YAY Samsung!! lol

First time I've had an issue with it

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[2themax]

Originally Posted by gates70

This player is starting to get glitchier and glitchier. Random freezes, etc...and here's a new one....

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Any idea how you got the debugger to pop up?