Panasonic UB820/UB9000 4K UHD Blu-ray player

[McGarnigal]

my UB820 has gotten noisy out of nowhere about two years into owning it (and moderate use)- has this happened to anyone else?

[ronboster]

Originally Posted by Gold Ranger

Why were some posts deleted?

This (I assume) was the first post asking about region free? From the previous page:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...9#post18839139

There were a number of members that responded to you after that....I know my post is still up with links/answers to your question

[SmittysGelato]

Originally Posted by McGarnigal

my UB820 has gotten noisy out of nowhere about two years into owning it (and moderate use)- has this happened to anyone else?

Do you mean digital noise or the sounds the machine makes when loading discs?

[Gold Ranger]

Quick question...
Audio synch issue with the Panny and the TCL 5-Series.
Or is it just the movie I'm watching?
Anyway, where's the setting to alter the video/audio synch?

[Gold Ranger]

Two movies now.
Power Rangers 4k and
Ghost in the Shell 4k - live action

[ronboster]

Originally Posted by Gold Ranger

Two movies now.
Power Rangers 4k and
Ghost in the Shell 4k - live action

Searching within the thread use "TCL" Here's one thread:

Originally Posted by bizzle View Post

So I have had this player for a few months now and have primarily enjoyed it. The one issue I am still dealing with is Audio Sync. I've done a tone of experimenting and have determined that I believe the issue to be around UHD and BD content that uses DTS as primary sound source (Dolby and LPCM both seem fine).

*My setup: UB820 ---> HDMI ---> TCL R635 TV ---> Yamaha Yas-207 Soundbar (via eARC HDMI Port)
*UB820 Audio Output is set to Bitstream for Dolby and DTS with Secondary Audio turned off.
*In order for films using a DTS track to sync properly, I have to set the Audio Delay to 130 MS in the UB820 options.

Surely there has to be a solution to get DTS Audio to sync properly, right? Or do others also have to set the Audio Delay to 130 MS? It just feels weird that I would have to switch this every time I go to watch a movie if using a Dolby track versus a DTS track.

I have had zero issue with lag when watching content via the TV through Netflix, Prime or Apple TV--just sync issues with the 820UB.

Films I have tested over the past few weeks:

The Shining - UHD (DTS Track with lag at 0MS. Works fine at 130MS)

Rear Window - UHD (DTS Track with lag at 0MS. Works fine at 130MS)

Blade Runner - UHD (Dolby Track with Lag at 130 MS. Works fine at 0MS)

Seventh Seal - Criterion BD (LPCM Track with zero lag at 0MS and 130MS)

Manhunter - ShoutFactory BD (DTS Track with lag at 0MS. Works fine at 130MS)

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Here's a response from one of the members:

Run the 820's secondary HDMI into the soundbar for audio, the main into the TV. eArc and Arc have always been a 'shit-show'. Do that and you won't have any synch issues.

[McGarnigal]

Originally Posted by SmittysGelato

Do you mean digital noise or the sounds the machine makes when loading discs?

physical/loading disc noises

[JohnGMoney]

Originally Posted by J Nada

The top menu trick (wait for the 'can't play disc screen, press stop, wait for the home screen, then press top menu two or three times) works a lot better - definitely works with discs that have special screens, such as Criterions.

I have purchased region free firmware for the player, but most of the time I just leave it set to my local region, and use the top menu trick. Only if I find a disc I can't bypass do I bother changing regions. Most discs work fine...

Tried this with Strange Days Blu-ray which is region B locked and it worked like a charm. Thanks 🙏

[LordoftheRings]

Good flick...'Strange Days'.

[Gold Ranger]

Mine hopefully comes in soon. I have the DVD, but I ordered the Blu!

[SmittysGelato]

Originally Posted by McGarnigal

physical/loading disc noises

Yeah, mine doesn't make much noise. I've only had it for a few weeks, though.

The issue I've had so far is that every once in a while the image likes to drop out. I think it has only done this with Dolby Vision titles. In the process of trying different HDMI cables to see if it addresses the issue.

[fredreed]

Which would you choose the Sony X800M2, Panasonic DMP 420 or the Panasaonic DMP 820?

[pbz06]

Originally Posted by fredreed

which would you choose the sony x800m2, panasonic dmp 420 or the panasaonic dmp 820?

820

[HeavyHitter]

Originally Posted by McGarnigal

physical/loading disc noises

I've heard 'something' at times loading discs. Not too often though. My unit is about two-and-half years old with moderate use. If it kicks off, I will just buy a 420.

[danny24]

Originally Posted by fredreed

Which would you choose the Sony X800M2, Panasonic DMP 420 or the Panasaonic DMP 820?

It depends if you have a SACD collection. The 820 is the one to get if you mainly play DVD, BD, UHD. The X800M2 if you want a more universal UHD player. The 820 also has the dust cover on the front and the 420 doesn't.

[chip75]

Originally Posted by danny24

The 820 also has the dust cover on the front and the 420 doesn't.

The flap that opens when the tray comes out? the 420 has that too.

[LordoftheRings]

Originally Posted by chip75

The flap that opens when the tray comes out? the 420 has that too.

And so is the Sony X800M2

[Gold Ranger]

Just curious:
Does anyone know if this would be good to get:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/epson-1...?skuId=6429444

How does Dolby Vision look on a non-DV set-up?

[chip75]

Originally Posted by Gold Ranger

Just curious:
Does anyone know if this would be good to get:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/epson-1...?skuId=6429444

How does Dolby Vision look on a non-DV set-up?

It will depend on the equipment and content, but I think unless the device supports DV, it will be converting the HDR layer if it's on a disc.

But if the USP and screen are decent you'll probably be blown away by the size and not distracted by the lack of HDR and 4K.

[Gold Ranger]

Originally Posted by chip75

It will depend on the equipment and content, but I think unless the device supports DV, it will be converting the HDR layer if it's on a disc.

But if the USP and screen are decent you'll probably be blown away by the size and not distracted by the lack of HDR and 4K.

Okay.
And the projector, is it any good?