Sony UBP-X700 4K UHD Blu-ray player - Page 130 - Blu-ray Forum

guizhang · 11-27-2023, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Telemachus

I'm not familiar with that modding company, but that model in question does have Dolby Vision you have to toggle it on/off manually, but it can't be on if you need HDR10.

thanks, i got my last region free blu-ray player from them without any issues.

just placed my order for the x700

guizhang · 11-27-2023, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by guizhang

thanks, i got my last region free blu-ray player from them without any issues.

just placed my order for the x700

after reading this thread, i think i'll cancel lol

exzachary · 12-14-2023, 04:41 PM

Trying to play Arrow's new The Warriors 4K but it's not reading the disc. The machine becomes very loud and it just says this. Does anyone know what this means? The Director's Cut disc plays fine. It's the Theatrical Cut disc that's not working.

JWgrayhawk · 12-15-2023, 03:23 AM

I'd suggest pulling the plug to reset the player, clean the disc, then plug the player back in and try again. If that doesn't work, try the disc on another player- could be a bad disc.

Coryp81 · 12-17-2023, 12:37 AM

Well, after 2 players under separate brands, wiping discs,changing player settings 1600 times. Doing dances to the gods. I think I am throwing in the towel. I got Titanic 4k. Collectors edition,no less. Popped it into the x700. At 2 hours and 12 minutes,it froze for a minute and then booted me back to the main menu. After years of trying, I am giving up. Regardless of the reasons this happens, I cannot recommend this format to anyone. I love physical media. And I tried everything I could. But I just can't get anything to work.

y2jman · 12-17-2023, 12:57 AM

i got no problems with mine despite half of time i have to take it out due to smudges and stuff used micro cloth put back in works sometimes takes 3,4 times then it will finally work

when got titanic 4k friday it play good towards end well i just fast forward didn't really watch it put it down started watch other day it skip some i took out clean it micro cloth 1 time it work then stop skipping again right before he leo try to sketch kate redo it and it play rest of movie towards end no issues but this was due to me having 4k upside down got those smudges

Saturnine33 · 12-21-2023, 12:35 PM

The Sony UBP-X700/M Blu-ray player is notorious for wrapping non DV Blu-ray content in Dolby Vision when Dolby Vision Output is On. I am wondering if the player actually uses the Dolby Vision information on a DV disc or if it is simply reading the non-DV HDR10 content and wrapping that in DV to output to the TV. Would there be any good test to run to discover if this is the case?

Saturnine33 · 12-21-2023, 12:35 PM

Does Cinema Conversion Mode do anything? As long as I have "24p Output" set to On/Auto, every disc outputs in 24p. When "24p Output" is Off, every disc outputs in 60p. Based on the description, I would expect Cinema Conversion Mode to play a role in deciding whether to output in 24p or 60p.

fredreed · 12-21-2023, 01:14 PM

I have to say that this is not one of Sony's better 4K Blu Ray players it's completely useless I'm always having problems with both 4K and regular Blu Ray's not playing in this. It's the most terrible 4K Blu Ray player ever developed by Sony. People stay away from this garbage.

Surge92 · 12-25-2023, 12:11 AM

I've had mine for three years, and it's never given me any problems (knock on wood). I can't complain.

Telemachus · 12-25-2023, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Coryp81

At 2 hours and 12 minutes,it froze for a minute and then booted me back to the main menu.

I used to have this exact same fear watching new UHDs I was always waiting for the freeze if it was a 100gb disc, and Titanic is a 100gb disc. Get Panasonic and never worry about this again. This is a huge Sony design flaw that should have been addressed but never was, they probably can't fix it with firmware or they would have.

xcaxca · 12-25-2023, 11:56 PM

Is there a way to disable the automatic HDR to SDR conversion that occurs when the device is connected to a non-HDR supported device? I have the player outputting to a HDMI splitter that supports HDR10 and DV, and when it's only outputting to my LG-C1, everything's good. But when I add the non-HDR device to Output #2 from the splitter, the X700 activates the HDR to SDR conversion, meaning I lose HDR on the LG-C1 as well. The second device is feeding it's signal into a capture card in a PC where I can handle the HDR to SDR conversion there myself, ideally.

I also posted this over on the AVS forums as it's a really specific question and I'm doubting it's possible, but fingers crossed.

Coryp81 · 12-28-2023, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Telemachus

I used to have this exact same fear watching new UHDs I was always waiting for the freeze if it was a 100gb disc, and Titanic is a 100gb disc. Get Panasonic and never worry about this again. This is a huge Sony design flaw that should have been addressed but never was, they probably can't fix it with firmware or they would have.

I had a Panasonic. I bought it because of the x700 issues. Guess what? Same result. Giving the PS5 a go. If it freezes, then I'm just going to streaming.

Coryp81 · 12-28-2023, 01:07 PM

Simply type in any one of these brands 4k player model numbers in a Google search. And the word freeze. Every single one of them has issues.

Telemachus · 12-29-2023, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Coryp81

I had a Panasonic. I bought it because of the x700 issues. Guess what? Same result.

You definitely got a lemon I would try another unit, either that or you need to clean/check your UHD discs for scratches more thoroughly. Panasonics don't choke on layer changes because they don't have that design flaw.

Atomic Salad · 12-29-2023, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Telemachus

You definitely got a lemon I would try another unit, either that or you need to clean/check your UHD discs for scratches more thoroughly. Panasonics don't choke on layer changes because they don't have that design flaw.

I've watched 25 100GB discs on a X700 since I got it a couple of months ago and never had a problem on any of them

buckeye1 · 12-29-2023, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Surge92

I've had mine for three years, and it's never given me any problems (knock on wood). I can't complain.

Same here except at times it's hard to keep mine connected to our Wi-Fi.

Surge92 · 12-30-2023, 02:39 AM

I installed my new Vizio M-series 2.1 soundbar today. If I want to play a 4K UHD disc that features Dolby Atmos, do I connect the UBP-X700's audio-only HDMI cable directly to the soundbar or will the video/audio HDMI cable connected directly to the TV suffice? I have the soundbar connected to the TV using eARC. Also, are there any specific settings I need to play around with on the player to get Dolby Atmos?

Cortiz · 12-30-2023, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Surge92

I installed my new Vizio M-series 2.1 soundbar today. If I want to play a 4K UHD disc that features Dolby Atmos, do I connect the UBP-X700's audio-only HDMI cable directly to the soundbar or will the video/audio HDMI cable connected directly to the TV suffice? I have the soundbar connected to the TV using eARC. Also, are there any specific settings I need to play around with on the player to get Dolby Atmos?

You should be all set if both your soundbar and tv supports eARC. Just make sure your soundbar eARC setting is on.

Surge92 · 12-30-2023, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Cortiz

You should be all set if both your soundbar and tv supports eARC. Just make sure your soundbar eARC setting is on.

Should I set the digital audio output to auto? I previously had it on PCM. And do I leave DTS Neo:6 on off?

12-21-2023, 12:35 PM	#2587
Saturnine33 New Member Member since:Dec 2023	Is disc's Dolby Vision used? The Sony UBP-X700/M Blu-ray player is notorious for wrapping non DV Blu-ray content in Dolby Vision when Dolby Vision Output is On. I am wondering if the player actually uses the Dolby Vision information on a DV disc or if it is simply reading the non-DV HDR10 content and wrapping that in DV to output to the TV. Would there be any good test to run to discover if this is the case?

12-21-2023, 12:35 PM	#2588
Saturnine33 New Member Member since:Dec 2023	Does Cinema Conversion Mode do anything? Does Cinema Conversion Mode do anything? As long as I have "24p Output" set to On/Auto, every disc outputs in 24p. When "24p Output" is Off, every disc outputs in 60p. Based on the description, I would expect Cinema Conversion Mode to play a role in deciding whether to output in 24p or 60p.

12-14-2023, 04:41 PM	#2583
exzachary Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2018 Location:USA 4K collection:396 Blu-ray collection:1575	Trying to play Arrow's new The Warriors 4K but it's not reading the disc. The machine becomes very loud and it just says this. Does anyone know what this means? The Director's Cut disc plays fine. It's the Theatrical Cut disc that's not working.

12-15-2023, 03:23 AM	#2584
JWgrayhawk Active Member Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Charlottesville VA Blu-ray reviews: 1	I'd suggest pulling the plug to reset the player, clean the disc, then plug the player back in and try again. If that doesn't work, try the disc on another player- could be a bad disc.

12-17-2023, 12:37 AM	#2585
Coryp81 Member Member since:Aug 2009	Well, after 2 players under separate brands, wiping discs,changing player settings 1600 times. Doing dances to the gods. I think I am throwing in the towel. I got Titanic 4k. Collectors edition,no less. Popped it into the x700. At 2 hours and 12 minutes,it froze for a minute and then booted me back to the main menu. After years of trying, I am giving up. Regardless of the reasons this happens, I cannot recommend this format to anyone. I love physical media. And I tried everything I could. But I just can't get anything to work.

12-17-2023, 12:57 AM	#2586
y2jman Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2014 Location:tennessee 4K collection:716 Blu-ray collection:1694 DVD collection:1025 Trading Score:59	i got no problems with mine despite half of time i have to take it out due to smudges and stuff used micro cloth put back in works sometimes takes 3,4 times then it will finally work when got titanic 4k friday it play good towards end well i just fast forward didn't really watch it put it down started watch other day it skip some i took out clean it micro cloth 1 time it work then stop skipping again right before he leo try to sketch kate redo it and it play rest of movie towards end no issues but this was due to me having 4k upside down got those smudges

12-21-2023, 01:14 PM	#2589
fredreed Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	I have to say that this is not one of Sony's better 4K Blu Ray players it's completely useless I'm always having problems with both 4K and regular Blu Ray's not playing in this. It's the most terrible 4K Blu Ray player ever developed by Sony. People stay away from this garbage.

12-25-2023, 12:11 AM	#2590
Surge92 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Sep 2015 Location:South Florida 4K collection:263 Blu-ray collection:1019 Trading Score:4	I've had mine for three years, and it's never given me any problems (knock on wood). I can't complain.

12-25-2023, 11:56 PM	#2592
xcaxca Member Member since:May 2021	Is there a way to disable the automatic HDR to SDR conversion that occurs when the device is connected to a non-HDR supported device? I have the player outputting to a HDMI splitter that supports HDR10 and DV, and when it's only outputting to my LG-C1, everything's good. But when I add the non-HDR device to Output #2 from the splitter, the X700 activates the HDR to SDR conversion, meaning I lose HDR on the LG-C1 as well. The second device is feeding it's signal into a capture card in a PC where I can handle the HDR to SDR conversion there myself, ideally. I also posted this over on the AVS forums as it's a really specific question and I'm doubting it's possible, but fingers crossed.

12-28-2023, 01:07 PM	#2594
Coryp81 Member Member since:Aug 2009	Simply type in any one of these brands 4k player model numbers in a Google search. And the word freeze. Every single one of them has issues.

12-30-2023, 02:39 AM	#2598
Surge92 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Sep 2015 Location:South Florida 4K collection:263 Blu-ray collection:1019 Trading Score:4	I installed my new Vizio M-series 2.1 soundbar today. If I want to play a 4K UHD disc that features Dolby Atmos, do I connect the UBP-X700's audio-only HDMI cable directly to the soundbar or will the video/audio HDMI cable connected directly to the TV suffice? I have the soundbar connected to the TV using eARC. Also, are there any specific settings I need to play around with on the player to get Dolby Atmos?

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