Panasonic DMP-UB900 Ultra HD Player

[thatguy1985]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

Unfortunately the firmware is tied to the specific MAC address of the individual player, if one person buys then it can't be transferred to another deck UNLESS someone has the right editor for altering the code of the firmware. It's not as simple as using a standard hex editor, I think it needs a specific Panasonic program to run it and that software is in the hands of a select few morons right now.

Is there a URL where it can be located for individual purchase?

[Geoff D]

One UK company did sell it openly but they've stopped it now. Reading between the lines I think they had Panasonic lean on them to stop it because they're a retailer of Panasonic goods, whereas the aforementioned morons have no such ties so they're free to keep doing their "donation" bit. Sorry, but I'm not going to even quote the other site's name anymore, perhaps if you PM webw he can help.

[jabz]

Originally Posted by webw

eur 50.

Lol is it 50 eur each time the firmware is updated, these guys are scamming? It should be lifetime access at that price.
There has been 3 firmware update releases already, and plenty more to come.

[hb1981]

Count me in if someone finds a way to distribute te custom firmware and make it working!

I own lots of region 1 dvd's and region a blu rays and have a european Pana.

Really am looking for a way to make it region free and not having to pay 50 and 20 for each following update.

[d514]

Panasonic is going to release an update in the middle of October with:
- HEVC/H265 Support for USB an DLNA sources
- Support for .mp4, .mkv and .ts

Source: http://www.areadvd.de/news/panasonic...er-funktionen/

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by d514

Panasonic is going to release an update in the middle of October with:
- HEVC/H265 Support for USB an DLNA sources
- Support for .mp4, .mkv and .ts

Source: http://www.areadvd.de/news/panasonic...er-funktionen/

Very nice if true! But given how costly this player is they really should've looked at improving the USB functionality from the start. No HEVC playback is criminal.

[Viking61]

October firmware update (google translated).

"In the first update (October) only files are supported, which are present in the MP4 container. The hardworking engineers at Panasonic work in parallel on a second update that yet to appear before the end of 2016. Then also MKV and TS files are supported by HEVC-encoded content."

Source: http://4kfilme.de/panasonic-media-pl...900egk-update/

[Webmaster1990]

If this has already been asked, I apologize. Also, can it bitstream DTS HD MA and DOLBY TRUE HD with mkv? Dolby hd is always a pain in the ass for most, if not all, players.

[webw]

Originally Posted by Webmaster1990

If this has already been asked, I apologize. Also, can it bitstream DTS HD MA and DOLBY TRUE HD with mkv? Dolby hd is always a pain in the ass for most, if not all, players.

No it cannot.

[Mezzanine]

New firmware as of today, version 1.19

http://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/...b900_euro.html

• Playability of Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc™
• Network service compatibility

[DGilberts]

Originally Posted by Mezzanine

New firmware as of today, version 1.19



http://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/...b900_euro.html



• Playability of Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc[emoji769]

• Network service compatibility

HDR support for Netflix and Amazon? Sharpness corrected for Blu-ray? Humm?


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[HD2k15]

Panasonic DMP-UB900;
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL OWNERS!
As some owners might have noticed, this UltraHD blu-ray player does not have the ability to output 10bit colour, which in turn creates some extremely annoying banding and macro-blocking issues on 10bit displays.
The player will only output in 8bit or 12bit colour which has caused many frustrations for owners of TVs such as Samsung & LG.
Please support us by signing this petition in order to assist Panasonic to recognize how important this is for UltraHD blu-ray and its customers.

https://www.avforums.com/threads/pet...layer.2042886/



Please see link for pictures of the issue.

[DJR662]

Originally Posted by DGilberts

HDR support for Netflix and Amazon? Sharpness corrected for Blu-ray? Humm?


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"Sharpness corrected for Blu-ray?" What do you mean by this?

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by DJR662

"Sharpness corrected for Blu-ray?" What do you mean by this?

When looking at sharpness patterns on 1080p Blu-ray (spears and munsil, in this case) they have obvious edge ringing. Setting the player's 'Edge Correction' feature to +1 eliminates the ringing completely.

[DJR662]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

When looking at sharpness patterns on 1080p Blu-ray (spears and munsil, in this case) they have obvious edge ringing. Setting the player's 'Edge Correction' feature to +1 eliminates the ringing completely.

Thanks!

Will put in the S&M disc tonight and have a look.

[Mezzanine]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

Setting the player's 'Edge Correction' feature to +1 eliminates the ringing completely.

And where in the players setting is that option?

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by Mezzanine

And where in the players setting is that option?

During playback go into the Sharpness settings, you'll find it in there.

You guys should really have a read of the AVF thread though, it's likely that most questions will have been asked & answered already.

[Opips3]

Originally Posted by Webmaster1990

If this has already been asked, I apologize. Also, can it bitstream DTS HD MA and DOLBY TRUE HD with mkv? Dolby hd is always a pain in the ass for most, if not all, players.

Like file zipped as like boss! You'll cry.

[DJR662]

Originally Posted by Opips3

Like file zipped as Like as boss! You'll cry.

Euh... Say what?! Just outta curiosity, what country you're from if you don't mind me asking.

[Opips3]

Originally Posted by DJR662

Euh... Say what?! Just outta curiosity, what country you're from if you don't mind me asking.

Where is my country from..?

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