Sony UBP-X700 4K UHD Blu-ray player - Page 25 - Blu-ray Forum

RalphoR · 03-21-2018, 08:42 PM

That's what I think. It would be nice but I thought they already killed that idea some time ago.

SlaughterX · 03-22-2018, 12:00 AM

Well I wish I had paid more attention to this part of the forum... wasn't aware that there is finally another DV UHD player other than the Oppo. Just bought an Xbox One X, but if I can sell my S 2TB for a decent price I will probably replace it with this.

CZAR · 03-22-2018, 11:31 PM

Any update on when this player will be able to display DV?

solarrdadd · 03-22-2018, 11:46 PM

LordoftheRings · 03-23-2018, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RalphoR

That's what I think. It would be nice but I thought they already killed that idea some time ago.

They also killed 3D.

Anything can happen, even the dead's resurrection. There are no laws in audio/video...only what sells for a profit...what they want to sell.
Us we just buy what they convince us the most, not what we truly like.

If the X800 gets Dolby Vision, be it...that'll make two...with the X700.
Just don't count on anything, on anyone, ever. ...Except your Mom and Dad.

gkolb · 03-23-2018, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZAR

Any update on when this player will be able to display DV?

No update I know of.
Insiders have predicted sometime this summer?

SlaughterX · 03-23-2018, 01:48 AM

Wait... so this doesn't come with DV out of the box?

ramzy1 · 03-23-2018, 02:07 AM

Nope. Summer of 2018 is the company line.

LG has DV on their 970 if you are in a rush.

gkolb · 03-23-2018, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlaughterX

Wait... so this doesn't come with DV out of the box?

No, and the new 2018 Panasonic spinners do NOT as well.

E6AtmosVuduDV · 03-23-2018, 06:01 AM

And the DV able Panasonic 9000 spinner comes out Autumn 2018. It too will look for DV FW

SlaughterX · 03-23-2018, 03:20 PM

Ridiculous, glad I didn't get one. What is the excuse for all of this?

E6AtmosVuduDV · 03-23-2018, 03:55 PM

SlaughterX
Think there are 3 brands disc players able to play DV now. Today.

Today none of those 3 brands will play DV onto Sony DV TVs. One of those 3 brands are working on a Implementation to play DV onto Sony DV TVs. How long for a good working DV disc playback who knows as LOTR say.

However many of us have also the LG DV TVs. And many brands disc players TODAY plays DV onto those

LordoftheRings · 03-23-2018, 09:40 PM

Lol, the Sony X700 in comparison to the Panasonic 9000 and Oppo 205.

solarrdadd · 03-25-2018, 05:40 AM

I really, really wanted this player for my bedroom DV 5.1.2 setup, but, no DV and I've waited long enough for the firmware I decided to go with the Philips BDP-7502. it has the DV firmware available for downloading. I do hope that the X700 gets it's firmware and soon too. here is what I had to say about the Philips player.

good luck to current X700 users and future users with the DV upgrade.

LordoftheRings · 03-25-2018, 05:53 AM

Boxing Day 2018, Dolby Vision for $99. ...Or go home.

Iain- · 03-25-2018, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LordoftheRings

Boxing Day 2018, Dolby Vision for $99. ...Or go home.

LMAO

thatJohann · 03-25-2018, 02:46 PM

I ended up returning mine. I hooked it up to my LG OLED B7A and found the picture quality kinda washed out compared to same title streamed via Apple TV 4K.

Johnzilla2179 · 03-30-2018, 12:21 AM

I apologize if this has been covered but I have a quick question: what settings offer the best picture quality for this unit? I've seen a few comments implying that the upscaling option somehow makes the picture worse (?), so I'm just curious if I should go with the Auto resolution option or fixed 4K with the upscaling turned off. Any answer (and explanation) would be much appreciated!

acua · 04-02-2018, 02:21 PM

I was having trouble playing Star Wars the Last Jedi on my Phillips 4K player, It just wouldn't play the movie, it got stock on the menu. I checked BestBuy for a new 4K player and they had the Sony 700 on sale so I decided to give it a try. I tried some UHD movies I have on Vudu, some looked better than others but Lucy totally freaking blew me away. Then I watched some parts of Thor: Ragnarok on the actual player. It was like watching it for the 1st time, beautiful pic, colors I didn't notice before. It's like night and day compared to the Phillips, hahaha....I only tried Vudu, didn't try Netflix or Amazon since I already have that on another player so cant comment on that...overhall I'm happy with my purchase.

Geoff D · 04-02-2018, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spidervenom1992

I apologize if this has been covered but I have a quick question: what settings offer the best picture quality for this unit? I've seen a few comments implying that the upscaling option somehow makes the picture worse (?), so I'm just curious if I should go with the Auto resolution option or fixed 4K with the upscaling turned off. Any answer (and explanation) would be much appreciated!

If you're connecting it to a 4K TV then selecting Auto resolution or fixed 4K will give you 4K no matter what you view. The separate upscaling settings (Auto1/Auto2/Off) won't matter a jot if the output is set to anything else than Auto resolution, and even then those upscaling settings only work with Sony TVs. I explain what they do here: https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...1#post14754676

Boy, Sony made this aspect of their 4K players so needlessly convoluted, the upscaling setting in particular which is beyond useless.

03-23-2018, 06:01 AM	#490
E6AtmosVuduDV Special Member Member since:Mar 2017 Location:California	And the DV able Panasonic 9000 spinner comes out Autumn 2018. It too will look for DV FW Last edited by E6AtmosVuduDV; 03-23-2018 at 04:52 PM.

03-23-2018, 03:55 PM	#492
E6AtmosVuduDV Special Member Member since:Mar 2017 Location:California	SlaughterX Think there are 3 brands disc players able to play DV now. Today. Today none of those 3 brands will play DV onto Sony DV TVs. One of those 3 brands are working on a Implementation to play DV onto Sony DV TVs. How long for a good working DV disc playback who knows as LOTR say. However many of us have also the LG DV TVs. And many brands disc players TODAY plays DV onto those Last edited by E6AtmosVuduDV; 03-23-2018 at 04:50 PM. Reason: Finishing

03-21-2018, 08:42 PM	#481
RalphoR Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Oct 2013 Location:The Forbidden Valley of NE Ohio Trading Score:13	That's what I think. It would be nice but I thought they already killed that idea some time ago.

03-22-2018, 12:00 AM	#482
SlaughterX Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Marion, IL Home Theater Gallery:26 4K collection:208 Blu-ray collection:1089 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:1	Well I wish I had paid more attention to this part of the forum... wasn't aware that there is finally another DV UHD player other than the Oppo. Just bought an Xbox One X, but if I can sell my S 2TB for a decent price I will probably replace it with this.

03-22-2018, 11:31 PM	#483
CZAR Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Camp Crystal lake 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:312 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:75	Any update on when this player will be able to display DV?

03-22-2018, 11:46 PM	#484
solarrdadd Blu-ray Prince Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Virginia Home Theater Gallery:255 4K collection:209 Blu-ray collection:1344 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 42 Trading Score:316

03-23-2018, 01:48 AM	#487
SlaughterX Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Marion, IL Home Theater Gallery:26 4K collection:208 Blu-ray collection:1089 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:1	Wait... so this doesn't come with DV out of the box?

03-23-2018, 02:07 AM	#488
ramzy1 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Minnesota Home Theater Gallery:21 4K collection:130 Blu-ray collection:136 Digital collection:51 Trading Score:24	Nope. Summer of 2018 is the company line. LG has DV on their 970 if you are in a rush.

03-23-2018, 03:20 PM	#491
SlaughterX Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Marion, IL Home Theater Gallery:26 4K collection:208 Blu-ray collection:1089 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:1	Ridiculous, glad I didn't get one. What is the excuse for all of this?

03-25-2018, 05:40 AM	#494
solarrdadd Blu-ray Prince Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Virginia Home Theater Gallery:255 4K collection:209 Blu-ray collection:1344 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 42 Trading Score:316	I really, really wanted this player for my bedroom DV 5.1.2 setup, but, no DV and I've waited long enough for the firmware I decided to go with the Philips BDP-7502. it has the DV firmware available for downloading. I do hope that the X700 gets it's firmware and soon too. here is what I had to say about the Philips player. good luck to current X700 users and future users with the DV upgrade.

03-25-2018, 05:53 AM	#495
LordoftheRings Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Portishead ♫	Boxing Day 2018, Dolby Vision for $99. ...Or go home.

03-25-2018, 02:46 PM	#497
thatJohann Junior Member Member since:Feb 2018	I ended up returning mine. I hooked it up to my LG OLED B7A and found the picture quality kinda washed out compared to same title streamed via Apple TV 4K.

03-30-2018, 12:21 AM	#498
Johnzilla2179 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 4K collection:726 Blu-ray collection:1445 DVD collection:251 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:38	I apologize if this has been covered but I have a quick question: what settings offer the best picture quality for this unit? I've seen a few comments implying that the upscaling option somehow makes the picture worse (?), so I'm just curious if I should go with the Auto resolution option or fixed 4K with the upscaling turned off. Any answer (and explanation) would be much appreciated!

04-02-2018, 02:21 PM	#499
acua Expert Member Member since:Jan 2010 4K collection:343 Blu-ray collection:1212 DVD collection:44	I was having trouble playing Star Wars the Last Jedi on my Phillips 4K player, It just wouldn't play the movie, it got stock on the menu. I checked BestBuy for a new 4K player and they had the Sony 700 on sale so I decided to give it a try. I tried some UHD movies I have on Vudu, some looked better than others but Lucy totally freaking blew me away. Then I watched some parts of Thor: Ragnarok on the actual player. It was like watching it for the 1st time, beautiful pic, colors I didn't notice before. It's like night and day compared to the Phillips, hahaha....I only tried Vudu, didn't try Netflix or Amazon since I already have that on another player so cant comment on that...overhall I'm happy with my purchase.

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