Panasonic UB820/UB9000 4K UHD Blu-ray player - Page 114 - Blu-ray Forum

mzupeman · 11-17-2018, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Apari

Damn, the player did it again, there's no sound from netflix. Tried if the player is warm but it wasn't at all. I can get sound from everything else but not from netflix. Any idea if this is player or software issue?

If it’s only Netflix I’d chalk it up to a software thing. Do you watch discs regularly?

DJJez · 11-17-2018, 11:31 PM

the main menu UI and settings on main menu seems faster but everything else is laggy like the UB900 was

Apari · 11-18-2018, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mzupeman

If it’s only Netflix I’d chalk it up to a software thing. Do you watch discs regularly?

Yes I do. Yesterday I watched one without a problem but netflix didn't work before or after that. I just don't get it how it can work great and then suddendly it just stops giving out sound.
I want my atmos for daredevil

pieusu · 11-18-2018, 05:08 PM

Hi folks - I have a Synology DS918 NAS and would like to stream 4k movies to this UB820 (I'm thinking of buying).

I was thinking Plex or any other type of comparable software.

Can someone let me know if they tried from Synology NAS and was it Plex or Media Server and were there issues? Thanks

King Crimson · 11-18-2018, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Cortiz

There a lot of region b locked Bd's that can be unlock via the top menu trick and you don't even need a custom firmware installed for that. Plus the Panny plays PAL as well.

Unfortunately that trick does not work for any of the Region B anime I own. They're locked down and the top menu trick doesn't work. Works on my SC RAN (4K scan) Region B release and my Arrow Region B's however.

Plus I like the unlocked features that normally the 9000 usually only has. And I love seeing the Arrow Video logo load and hear that music play on every start up.

Apari · 11-18-2018, 08:03 PM

I did the factory reset and now the netflix sounds work like they should. Hopefully this time it'll last for a long time.

Geoff D · 11-18-2018, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by King Crimson

Unfortunately that trick does not work for any of the Region B anime I own. They're locked down and the top menu trick doesn't work. Works on my SC RAN (4K scan) Region B release and my Arrow Region B's however.

Plus I like the unlocked features that normally the 9000 usually only has. And I love seeing the Arrow Video logo load and hear that music play on every start up.

Why would you need to do the trick if you have the custom multi-region firmware anyway? Or is it a case of being too lazy to change the region over, I know I've done that before with my own modded Panny

DJJez · 11-18-2018, 08:32 PM

The top menu trick works on my region A criterions

King Crimson · 11-19-2018, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

Why would you need to do the trick if you have the custom multi-region firmware anyway? Or is it a case of being too lazy to change the region over, I know I've done that before with my own modded Panny

I original defaulted to the Top Menu trick but again that method does not work on any Region B anime(Berserk, FMA B, GiTS SAC) so I went with the region free firmware.

bedlamfeuder94 · 11-19-2018, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by King Crimson

I original defaulted to the Top Menu trick but again that method does not work on any Region B anime(Berserk, FMA B, GiTS SAC) so I went with the region free firmware.

anywhere to look for this firmware? I'm getting my UB820 next month and have been doing research leading up to it. TIA for any help or direction you could point me

IITravel01 · 11-21-2018, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by MrSpeaker

Try Google!

Code:

We are proud to announce the immediate availabilty of our enhanced firmware for Panasonic™ DP-UB420, DP-UB424, DP-UB820, DP-UB824, DP-UB9000 and DP-UB9004 Ultra HD Blu-ray players !

Enhanced firmware version: 1.47A

Supported geographic areas:

Australia, Europe, New Zealand, North America, United Kingdom

Supported device models:

DP-UB420EB/EG/GN/PC
DP-UB424EG
DP-UB820EB/EF/EG/GN/P/PC
DP-UB824EG
DP-UB9000EB/EG/GN/P/PC
DP-UB9004EG

Features:

    Multi-Region playback for DVD and Blu-ray
    Country code selection
    DVD UOP (User operation prohibition) deactivation
    Blu-ray PUO (Protected user operation) deactivation
    Cinavia™ free operation
    PAL support for non-PAL models
    Stock firmware feature upgrade

If this is the place that sends you modified firmware, just be aware that I read online that the Panasonic 500 Blu-ray player (U.S. version) I have didn't work with this firmware, but since they didn't point that out on their site, I tried it anyway. It did not work, yet they should have known this. So be careful, it may not work on yours either.

King Crimson · 11-21-2018, 12:24 PM

820 firmware works. Current owner.

IITravel01 · 11-21-2018, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by King Crimson

820 firmware works. Current owner.

Your Location? U.S., U.K. or Europe?

King Crimson · 11-21-2018, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by IITravel01

Your Location? U.S., U.K. or Europe?

Ill specify north america.

Clark Burk · 11-21-2018, 06:35 PM

Just be aware this can get costly if you’re one to upgrade firmware every time a new one is released and Panasonic keeps putting out frequent updates. You must pay for a new firmware every time you want to update. It’s not as high as the initial firmware but will add up over time.

King Crimson · 11-22-2018, 01:13 AM

What can I say, I take my anime watching seriously

grodd · 11-22-2018, 01:25 AM

I did the same with my 900. It was well worth it.
Worth updating every 5-6 months or when its a strong enough update that you find really needing.

I'll will likely do the same with the 820 soon.

tbessie · 11-22-2018, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Clark Burk

Just be aware this can get costly if you’re one to upgrade firmware every time a new one is released and Panasonic keeps putting out frequent updates. You must pay for a new firmware every time you want to update. It’s not as high as the initial firmware but will add up over time.

Um, what? I'm not aware of having to pay for firmware. Is this some other firmware channel you're referring to?

ronboster · 11-22-2018, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by tbessie

Um, what? I'm not aware of having to pay for firmware. Is this some other firmware channel you're referring to?

It's third party region free firmware (for blu rays)...nothing to do with Panasonic corporate firmware releases.

fusion_400 · 11-23-2018, 08:21 AM

How bad or good is the noise from the UB820 drive when a 4K UHD Bluray disc is spinning during playback?

I am getting conflicting reports some say it is loud and the fan is audible.

I have a XBox one X now that i use for 4k uhd bluray playback and it is absolutely horrible in the sound the drive is making when the disc is spinning.

I want to be certain that the UB820 is quiet.

Also how much better is the noise level on the UB9000 vs UB820 when a 4k disc is spinning during playback?

I hope someone can answer my questions.

Thanks alot in advance.

11-18-2018, 05:08 PM	#2264
pieusu New Member Member since:Nov 2018	UB820 and Synology DS918 Hi folks - I have a Synology DS918 NAS and would like to stream 4k movies to this UB820 (I'm thinking of buying). I was thinking Plex or any other type of comparable software. Can someone let me know if they tried from Synology NAS and was it Plex or Media Server and were there issues? Thanks

11-18-2018, 08:32 PM	#2268
DJJez Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Reading, England Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1160 Blu-ray collection:2886 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:9	The top menu trick works on my region A criterions Last edited by DJJez; 11-18-2018 at 08:39 PM.

11-22-2018, 01:13 AM	#2276
King Crimson Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2017 Location:Tokyo 4K collection:379 Blu-ray collection:760 DVD collection:47 Trading Score:32	What can I say, I take my anime watching seriously Last edited by King Crimson; 11-22-2018 at 01:19 AM.

11-23-2018, 08:21 AM	#2280
fusion_400 Member Member since:Jul 2017	Regarding disc mechanism noise when disc is spinning on UB820 How bad or good is the noise from the UB820 drive when a 4K UHD Bluray disc is spinning during playback? I am getting conflicting reports some say it is loud and the fan is audible. I have a XBox one X now that i use for 4k uhd bluray playback and it is absolutely horrible in the sound the drive is making when the disc is spinning. I want to be certain that the UB820 is quiet. Also how much better is the noise level on the UB9000 vs UB820 when a 4k disc is spinning during playback? I hope someone can answer my questions. Thanks alot in advance.

11-17-2018, 11:31 PM	#2262
DJJez Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Reading, England Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1160 Blu-ray collection:2886 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:9	the main menu UI and settings on main menu seems faster but everything else is laggy like the UB900 was

11-18-2018, 08:03 PM	#2266
Apari Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2018 Location:Finland Home Theater Gallery:5 Trading Score:1	I did the factory reset and now the netflix sounds work like they should. Hopefully this time it'll last for a long time.

11-21-2018, 12:24 PM	#2272
King Crimson Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2017 Location:Tokyo 4K collection:379 Blu-ray collection:760 DVD collection:47 Trading Score:32	820 firmware works. Current owner.

11-21-2018, 06:35 PM	#2275
Clark Burk Active Member Member since:Jun 2007	Just be aware this can get costly if you’re one to upgrade firmware every time a new one is released and Panasonic keeps putting out frequent updates. You must pay for a new firmware every time you want to update. It’s not as high as the initial firmware but will add up over time.

11-22-2018, 01:25 AM	#2277
grodd Power Member Member since:Sep 2011 Location:Northern CA Trading Score:3	I did the same with my 900. It was well worth it. Worth updating every 5-6 months or when its a strong enough update that you find really needing. I'll will likely do the same with the 820 soon.

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