Sony UBP-X700 4K UHD Blu-ray player

[Cortiz]

Originally Posted by Surge92

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

Yes auto, turn off DTS Neo 6 off. Let the soundbar handle all the audio.

[LanceL]

I had problems with Elf UHD. Tried and update. Nothing. I decided to reset the player, and try an update just to see what would happen, yet the player claims it is up to date...?

[Surge92]

Originally Posted by Cortiz

Yes auto, turn off DTS Neo 6 off. Let the soundbar handle all the audio.

Great. And I set the downmix setting to surround instead of stereo. Is that correct?

[Cortiz]

Originally Posted by Surge92

Great. And I set the downmix setting to surround instead of stereo. Is that correct?

It doesn't matter, It won't affect the audio output.

[Coryp81]

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.

Clearly you need to do more research...lol.

[Blacknapkins]

Originally Posted by LanceL

I had problems with Elf UHD. Tried and update. Nothing. I decided to reset the player, and try an update just to see what would happen, yet the player claims it is up to date...?

There are known issues with the ELF 4K disc. It played fine on both my Panasonic UB-420 players but would freeze on my LG at around 1:19:15. I got a replacement, skipped to that timestamp on my LG player, and it played fine. I had to replace the Poltergeist disc for the same reason, and the replacement was fine.

[Telemachus]

Originally Posted by Coryp81

Clearly you need to do more research...lol.

No time, watching too many triple layer UHD films that don't freeze on my magic Panasonic

[Cortiz]

All players brand have had their fair share of issues and Panny is not immune to it, although Sony players seems to be the worse offender judging by all the reports. If you have a Panny or Sony that doesn't have any issues, consider yourself lucky.

[Farerb]

Sony seems to be better than LG.

[Sky_Captain]

A fart in a hat's better than an LG player.

[Savage_Blu]

Welp, after 3 years and pretty much daily use my UBP-X700 bit the dust today. Only plays DVD's and CD's now.
Updated the firmware, did a factory reset and power cycled the player and no change. When I load a blu or 4k disc I can hear the optical drive mechanically struggle when reading the disc....obviously something wrong with the blu laser itself.
Toying with the idea of getting another optical drive and doing the swap myself. Anyone have experience in doing so? Much more cost effective to do the repair rather than buying another or upgrading; which I may still do.

For now my PS4 will carry the load for blu's, UHD's will have to wait.

[Geode]

What is the latest version of firmware for the UBP-X700, and when was it issued?

[LanceL]

Originally Posted by Geode

What is the latest version of firmware for the UBP-X700, and when was it issued?

Wondering the same thing myself. I have plugged the ethernet cable in a few times over the last year or more and it always claims it's already up to date.

[Nosferatu31]

Originally Posted by Geode

What is the latest version of firmware for the UBP-X700, and when was it issued?

Originally Posted by LanceL

Wondering the same thing myself. I have plugged the ethernet cable in a few times over the last year or more and it always claims it's already up to date.

May of 2022 was the last update.

[hallowdrew]

The long gap between then and now makes me wonder if we'll ever get another firmware update. IIRC, leading up to that one we were getting two a year, or so.

Originally Posted by Nosferatu31

May of 2022 was the last update.

[Cortiz]

If Sony releases a new player later this year as rumored, these old players could pontentially received a firmware update since the new players will certainly get firmware updates.

[Member-897784]

I have a region free unit on the way from 220 Electronics and am looking forward to receiving it. I will let you know what my experience is with it with my LG CX 55".

I have an older SANYO FWBP807FP that won't play Region B locked BD's, which I am beginning to acquire. I still like the SANYO actually, and it has been an excellent value. I will keep it as a secondary.

[kashif]

I see some of you mentioned about player not getting updates. I am from middle east, United Arab Emirates and constantly getting updates. Last one was like a month ago I think.

[Sky_Captain]

Those aren't firmware updates.

[kashif]

Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

Those aren't firmware updates.

I see. Thanks.