Samsung 4K UHD Blu-ray Player UBD-K8500 - Page 220 - Blu-ray Forum

AaronY · 01-05-2017, 02:18 PM

This plays Netflix, Amazon, and Vudu in 24p, right?

rroeder · 01-05-2017, 02:29 PM

Auto mode will choose 2160p signal so player will do upscaling for blurays, Auto chooses highest resolution of connected TV

You can leave it on 2160 as well

FilmFreakosaurus · 01-05-2017, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by AaronY

This plays Netflix, Amazon, and Vudu in 24p, right?

Yes. As long as 24 fps output is on auto.

AaronY · 01-05-2017, 03:16 PM

Thank you!

BigSexyKevinNash · 01-05-2017, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by rroeder

Auto mode will choose 2160p signal so player will do upscaling for blurays, Auto chooses highest resolution of connected TV

You can leave it on 2160 as well

So no difference between auto and 2160? Why not just leave it in 2160? THen no risk of getting black screens.

cynatnite · 01-05-2017, 09:57 PM

Has anyone tried watching T2: Judgment Day the Skynet Addition in this player?

It locks up on mine.

RockyIII · 01-06-2017, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by BigSexyKevinNash

So no difference between auto and 2160? Why not just leave it in 2160? THen no risk of getting black screens.

Becasue if you play discs in 1080, then 2160 is not the correct option. Auto is the only option that will handle whatever source you throw at this player, thus the more practical choice

StingingVelvet · 01-06-2017, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by RockyIII

Becasue if you play discs in 1080, then 2160 is not the correct option. Auto is the only option that will handle whatever source you throw at this player, thus the more practical choice

Not sure what you mean. If you set it to 2160 then the player will output any disc at that resolution, upscaling DVD and BD discs. If you change it to 1080 before watching a BD then it will output at 1080 and the TV will do the upscaling. If you put it to auto and have a 2160 TV then it will output everything at 2160. Auto is there for folks who don't know what to do, but if you have a 2160 TV it is effectively the same as setting it to 2160.

Only reason to mess with the setting at all is if you want your TV to upscale BD content rather than the player.

RockyIII · 01-06-2017, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

Not sure what you mean. If you set it to 2160 then the player will output any disc at that resolution, upscaling DVD and BD discs. If you change it to 1080 before watching a BD then it will output at 1080 and the TV will do the upscaling. If you put it to auto and have a 2160 TV then it will output everything at 2160. Auto is there for folks who don't know what to do, but if you have a 2160 TV it is effectively the same as setting it to 2160.

Only reason to mess with the setting at all is if you want your TV to upscale BD content rather than the player.

Not all of us want their TV do do the upscaling, in that case Auto is more appropiate for the player to do the upscaling

StingingVelvet · 01-06-2017, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by RockyIII

Not all of us want their TV do do the upscaling, in that case Auto is more appropiate for the player to do the upscaling

It would be identical to the 2160 setting, but yeah.

RockyIII · 01-06-2017, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

It would be identical to the 2160 setting, but yeah.

Only if tv upscaling is the same as player upscaling

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StingingVelvet · 01-07-2017, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by RockyIII

Only if tv upscaling is the same as player upscaling

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... I'm saying the "auto" and "2160p" options are exactly the same. Auto just detects your TV's highest supported resolution and outputs at that. The only thing different would be setting it to "1080p" so your TV upscales BDs. That's it.

Opips3 · 01-07-2017, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

... I'm saying the "auto" and "2160p" options are exactly the same. Auto just detects your TV's highest supported resolution and outputs at that. The only thing different would be setting it to "1080p" so your TV upscales BDs. That's it.

Right, I agreed with StingingVelvet said.

Conans Rage · 01-07-2017, 05:21 AM

After hooking this up and playing with it a bit, I'm happy thus far. Do not own any 4k Blu Rays yet, so just trying some std. BD's and it seems to play them fine.

I see what you guys mean about the remote being tiny. The overall size doesn't bother me as much as the directional buttons being so cramped within a bank of other buttons, and with so little surface area, I can see how it could be an issue. I will look into the alternate remote linked here.

The one thing I did not like was when I hooked up my WD Passport 2TB drive. It read everything fine, but the interface is clearly Samsung's older (like 5 years old) UI for USB device browsing. Much prefer the style of the UI that comes on my KS8000, and will continue to use that instead.

Looking forward to watching some 4K Blu Rays! Revenant, Pacific Rim, Lucy... what's gonna wow us the most, you think??

RockyIII · 01-07-2017, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

... I'm saying the "auto" and "2160p" options are exactly the same. Auto just detects your TV's highest supported resolution and outputs at that. The only thing different would be setting it to "1080p" so your TV upscales BDs. That's it.

What would happen if you have player set at 2160 res. and play a DVD in 480p?

Opips3 · 01-07-2017, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by RockyIII

What would happen if you have player set at 2160 res. and play a DVD in 480p?

Good! Working DVD in 480p to upscaled 4K

People love it. Watch this

RockyIII · 01-07-2017, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Opips3

Good! Working DVD in 480p to upscaled 4K

People love it. Watch this

DVDs in 480p are awesome

MobileES · 01-07-2017, 01:47 PM

Had to reset my player last night, menus started flickering on 4K disc and regular blu-rays, the reset fixed it.

blu225 · 01-08-2017, 02:02 AM

Hello all. Having the player upscale compared to the tv ups calling. Is there a real difference or pretty much the same quality. I also have ps4 pro for 4k content.

blu225 · 01-08-2017, 02:08 AM

If someone could explain difference from player upscale to tv. 2160p . I have Samsung 40inch 4k tv. Usually watch standard for less than 1080p content such as Hulu and DVDs. And use natural setting for Netflix and blu rays. Is there also a difference for auto motion plus standard setting compared to smooth. It's a little tricky to tell the difference. With both I notice motion blur for fast action scenes

01-08-2017, 02:02 AM	#4399
blu225 Member Member since:Mar 2015	Samsung 4k player Hello all. Having the player upscale compared to the tv ups calling. Is there a real difference or pretty much the same quality. I also have ps4 pro for 4k content.

01-08-2017, 02:08 AM	#4400
blu225 Member Member since:Mar 2015	Upscalling blu rays. If someone could explain difference from player upscale to tv. 2160p . I have Samsung 40inch 4k tv. Usually watch standard for less than 1080p content such as Hulu and DVDs. And use natural setting for Netflix and blu rays. Is there also a difference for auto motion plus standard setting compared to smooth. It's a little tricky to tell the difference. With both I notice motion blur for fast action scenes

01-05-2017, 02:18 PM	#4381
AaronY Active Member Member since:Sep 2015	This plays Netflix, Amazon, and Vudu in 24p, right?

01-05-2017, 02:29 PM	#4382
rroeder Special Member Member since:Mar 2011	Auto mode will choose 2160p signal so player will do upscaling for blurays, Auto chooses highest resolution of connected TV You can leave it on 2160 as well

01-05-2017, 03:16 PM	#4384
AaronY Active Member Member since:Sep 2015	Thank you!

01-05-2017, 09:57 PM	#4386
cynatnite Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Kingsport, TN 4K collection:258 Blu-ray collection:784 DVD collection:405 MA collection:30 Digital collection:42 Blu-ray reviews: 34 Trading Score:2	Has anyone tried watching T2: Judgment Day the Skynet Addition in this player? It locks up on mine.

01-07-2017, 05:21 AM	#4394
Conans Rage Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:US	After hooking this up and playing with it a bit, I'm happy thus far. Do not own any 4k Blu Rays yet, so just trying some std. BD's and it seems to play them fine. I see what you guys mean about the remote being tiny. The overall size doesn't bother me as much as the directional buttons being so cramped within a bank of other buttons, and with so little surface area, I can see how it could be an issue. I will look into the alternate remote linked here. The one thing I did not like was when I hooked up my WD Passport 2TB drive. It read everything fine, but the interface is clearly Samsung's older (like 5 years old) UI for USB device browsing. Much prefer the style of the UI that comes on my KS8000, and will continue to use that instead. Looking forward to watching some 4K Blu Rays! Revenant, Pacific Rim, Lucy... what's gonna wow us the most, you think??

01-07-2017, 01:47 PM	#4398
MobileES Active Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:19 4K collection:42 Blu-ray collection:392	Had to reset my player last night, menus started flickering on 4K disc and regular blu-rays, the reset fixed it.

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