Samsung 4K UHD Blu-ray Player UBD-K8500 - Page 58 - Blu-ray Forum

batman2000 · 02-12-2016, 01:21 AM

when will ultra hd blu ray be in store to see on display at best buy?

psicon · 02-12-2016, 01:40 AM

Not sure if it has been mentioned yet but Vudu now works, no UHD as far as I can tell.

Optimus-Prime-Rox · 02-12-2016, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by NoUse4AName68

I'm starting to get frustrated with this player. Not sure if I got a dud, or what, but about 50% of the time when I turn it on nothing happens. Complete black screen. It's definitely on, cause the tv is receiving a 2160p signal, but nothing. I can eject the disc and close the tray and nothing. WTF is up with this.

Maybe updating the firmware caused it to go bad. Have you tried unplugging it & plugging it back in?

littlepooch21 · 02-12-2016, 01:56 AM

Just got back from Best Buy. Confirmed they have them but they wouldn't sell them to me

NoUse4AName68 · 02-12-2016, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Optimus-Prime-Rox

Maybe updating the firmware caused it to go bad. Have you tried unplugging it & plugging it back in?

I changed my cabling and its working now. Going through my receiver was causing this issue...weird.

Anyway, my wife finally got home with Fantastic Four and The Martian. Popped in F4 and so far it looks crystal clear, but I don't know if it's lightyears ahead of upscaled blu. Gonna put in The Martian real quick...

PeterTHX · 02-12-2016, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by PeterTHX

Can people pause/freeze-frame/step forward & back during UHD playback?

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Originally Posted by PeterTHX

Anyone?

Guess that remote really is too small...people apparently can't find the pause button to test!

NoUse4AName68 · 02-12-2016, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by PeterTHX

Guess that remote really is too small...people apparently can't find the pause button to test!

The pause button is one of the biggest buttons lol. From what I can tell, you cannot pause and then skip frame by frame.

bruceames · 02-12-2016, 02:53 AM

Watching some more of Kingsmen. The UHD version looks way better, especially when you get closer. This looks so good, that I impulsively moved my recliner in to where I'm less than 5 feet away (65" TV). From there the difference is very significant. There is absolutely no question that there is more actual resolution in the UHD. It looks wonderful, and if this is the way it's going to be then I'm a very happy camper. And I don't even have HDR yet. I think people may be underestimating the visual improvement that this increased resolution will bring, especially from up close.

A few more notes:

1) movies come in eco cases (ugh!)

2) Pressing the title menu (pop-up) menu leaves you in the movie. I had pressed the disc menu before, when it stop the movie to take you to the menu. The buttons and print are so small on this remote.

3) Disc does have the bookmark feature

ray0414 · 02-12-2016, 02:57 AM

Watching the martian on my js9500. I have very bad banding going on.

tyrok · 02-12-2016, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by bruceames.

Watching some more of Kingsmen. The UHD version looks way better, especially when you get closer. This looks so good, that I impulsively moved my recliner in to where I'm less than 5 feet away (65" TV). From there the difference is very significant. There is absolutely no question that there is more actual resolution in the UHD. It looks wonderful, and if this is the way it's going to be then I'm a very happy camper. And I don't even have HDR yet. I think people may be underestimating the visual improvement that this increased resolution will bring, especially from up close.

Just got done watching Kingsman and I thought it looked fantastic. Glad I waited to watch it when it was announced as a launch title.

bruceames · 02-12-2016, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by tyrok

Just got done watching Kingsman and I thought it looked fantastic. Glad I waited to watch it when it was announced as a launch title.

Same here. I hope the others I ordered look this good. If so, I'm in for a real treat.

gkolb · 02-12-2016, 03:22 AM

Stopped in at local BBY at 4 pm today, no UHD's on the floor. Didn't have any SKU's in hand so I'll just check back each day. Don't have a 4k tv, so just getting Martian for the BD and future proofing. Want to get Mad Max and Sicario (sp?) for same reasons when they hit their street dates to support the format.

Great to see all the enthusiasm for our movie hobby/ passion.
I wonder if UHD-BD's will be in the Sunday ad, since the set dates have been confirmed for Sunday? Hmm...

ray0414 · 02-12-2016, 03:38 AM

just an FYI to people. you might wanna keep UHD color turned OFF. im finding that my constrast and black levels are like triple with it turned off.

im also getting sky banding with the martian. not sure if the problem is in my chain or what.

overall it destroys blu ray. i put the blu ray in for few minutes and it did not look good lol the colors sucked, and it looked blurry.

stantoine · 02-12-2016, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ray0414

overall it destroys blu ray. i put the blu ray in for few minutes and it did not look good lol the colors sucked, and it looked blurry.

You are making us drool....

ENJOY!

scorpiontail60 · 02-12-2016, 04:24 AM

So... where's everyone getting the players? Do Best Buy stores have them in stock too? Don't see the point of rushing out to pick up movies with no player.

K i r a · 02-12-2016, 04:30 AM

STTAHHHHPPPPP guys. You're going to make me order this player even though I don't want to....

**** it. I have $323 in Amazon credit, so I'll just credit the rest and pay that off in a few days.

ray0414 · 02-12-2016, 04:48 AM

Talking to a guy from Spectracal. He's also watching the martian I hdr and noticed the same banding. He ran 10 bit gradient patters, the tv passed but the player failed. So, there may be a slight issue.

Opips3 · 02-12-2016, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by K i r a

STTAHHHHPPPPP guys. You're going to make me order this player even though I don't want to....

**** it. I have $323 in Amazon credit, so I'll just credit the rest and pay that off in a few days.

Wow! I want see it. When you received Samsung shiny slim UHD player! You should lick it all on the black shiny slim UHD player?

Agent_DVD · 02-12-2016, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by gkolb

Stopped in at local BBY at 4 pm today, no UHD's on the floor. Didn't have any SKU's in hand so I'll just check back each day. Don't have a 4k tv, so just getting Martian for the BD and future proofing. Want to get Mad Max and Sicario (sp?) for same reasons when they hit their street dates to support the format.

Great to see all the enthusiasm for our movie hobby/ passion.
I wonder if UHD-BD's will be in the Sunday ad, since the set dates have been confirmed for Sunday? Hmm...

I doubt they will have it in the ad, my understanding is they plan these weeks in advance. I would however expect it for the original March 1st release week.

mahyar1 · 02-12-2016, 05:19 AM

Please help guys. I have everything set up but every time I click on Amazon app or Youtube app on Samsung player and click on a video I get this message, no signal please check the input connection. Blu-ray plays fine but as soon as I go to the app to play something I get the error. My tv is LG 55EF9500 if it matters. I have the main HDMI going to my TV and audio going to my Sony sound bar

Thanks

02-12-2016, 02:53 AM	#1148
bruceames Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Nov 2012 Location:Novato, CA 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:1337 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:1	Watching some more of Kingsmen. The UHD version looks way better, especially when you get closer. This looks so good, that I impulsively moved my recliner in to where I'm less than 5 feet away (65" TV). From there the difference is very significant. There is absolutely no question that there is more actual resolution in the UHD. It looks wonderful, and if this is the way it's going to be then I'm a very happy camper. And I don't even have HDR yet. I think people may be underestimating the visual improvement that this increased resolution will bring, especially from up close. A few more notes: 1) movies come in eco cases (ugh!) 2) Pressing the title menu (pop-up) menu leaves you in the movie. I had pressed the disc menu before, when it stop the movie to take you to the menu. The buttons and print are so small on this remote. 3) Disc does have the bookmark feature Last edited by bruceames; 02-12-2016 at 03:08 AM.

02-12-2016, 01:21 AM	#1141
batman2000 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2006 Blu-ray reviews:1	when will ultra hd blu ray be in store to see on display at best buy?

02-12-2016, 01:40 AM	#1142
psicon Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray collection:1389	Not sure if it has been mentioned yet but Vudu now works, no UHD as far as I can tell.

02-12-2016, 01:56 AM	#1144
littlepooch21 Expert Member Member since:Jul 2010 4K collection:11 Blu-ray collection:136 Digital collection:198 Trading Score:260	Just got back from Best Buy. Confirmed they have them but they wouldn't sell them to me

02-12-2016, 02:57 AM	#1149
ray0414 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2015 Location:Michigan, USA, 35yo Trading Score:9	Watching the martian on my js9500. I have very bad banding going on.

02-12-2016, 03:22 AM	#1152
gkolb Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Bakersfield, CA 4K collection:979 Blu-ray collection:2941 DVD collection:273	Stopped in at local BBY at 4 pm today, no UHD's on the floor. Didn't have any SKU's in hand so I'll just check back each day. Don't have a 4k tv, so just getting Martian for the BD and future proofing. Want to get Mad Max and Sicario (sp?) for same reasons when they hit their street dates to support the format. Great to see all the enthusiasm for our movie hobby/ passion. I wonder if UHD-BD's will be in the Sunday ad, since the set dates have been confirmed for Sunday? Hmm...

02-12-2016, 03:38 AM	#1153
ray0414 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2015 Location:Michigan, USA, 35yo Trading Score:9	just an FYI to people. you might wanna keep UHD color turned OFF. im finding that my constrast and black levels are like triple with it turned off. im also getting sky banding with the martian. not sure if the problem is in my chain or what. overall it destroys blu ray. i put the blu ray in for few minutes and it did not look good lol the colors sucked, and it looked blurry.

02-12-2016, 04:24 AM	#1155
scorpiontail60 Banned Member since:Aug 2011 Blu-ray reviews:1	So... where's everyone getting the players? Do Best Buy stores have them in stock too? Don't see the point of rushing out to pick up movies with no player.

02-12-2016, 04:30 AM	#1156
K i r a Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Florida Home Theater Gallery:9 Digital collection:577 Blu-ray reviews:82 Trading Score:274	STTAHHHHPPPPP guys. You're going to make me order this player even though I don't want to.... **** it. I have $323 in Amazon credit, so I'll just credit the rest and pay that off in a few days.

02-12-2016, 04:48 AM	#1157
ray0414 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2015 Location:Michigan, USA, 35yo Trading Score:9	Talking to a guy from Spectracal. He's also watching the martian I hdr and noticed the same banding. He ran 10 bit gradient patters, the tv passed but the player failed. So, there may be a slight issue.

02-12-2016, 05:19 AM	#1160
mahyar1 Expert Member Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Middle of Nowhere Blu-ray collection:14 Trading Score:12	Please help guys. I have everything set up but every time I click on Amazon app or Youtube app on Samsung player and click on a video I get this message, no signal please check the input connection. Blu-ray plays fine but as soon as I go to the app to play something I get the error. My tv is LG 55EF9500 if it matters. I have the main HDMI going to my TV and audio going to my Sony sound bar Thanks

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