Police Story 1 and 2 (Eureka) - Page 61 - Blu-ray Forum

bigshot · 08-31-2018, 04:44 PM

Last night I screened Police Story 1 with Cantonese mono soundtrack and English subs. It was a lot of fun and it looked and sounded good. I didn't notice any problems with audio or color.

grim_tales · 08-31-2018, 05:01 PM

A Eureka guy told me they aim to have the replacement discs done/sent out before the end of next month

HoldenCarver · 08-31-2018, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by slask

Guys, is there a scene in particular where I can spot the flawed audio, and see if the disc is to be replaced?
I say this because right now I can just test the discs on a weak set, I don't know if I'd be able to hear what's wrong properly.

You shouldn't need to test anything, the replacement discs haven't been made yet. So if you have a disc now, you need to get it replaced.

slask · 08-31-2018, 05:42 PM

Uhh ok. So the entire batch is flawed.

HoldenCarver · 08-31-2018, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by slask

Uhh ok. So the entire batch is flawed.

Yes; they've used the wrong mono track. That is being replaced.

The 5.1 track has I think three drop-outs, so that's being fixed too.

Some minor subtitle errors are also being fixed.

So even if you don't notice or care about the drop-outs, it's worth getting the fixed mono track and bonus of having the minor subtitle errors fixed.

Magic Monkey · 08-31-2018, 05:47 PM

I guess the confusion comes from the Eureka announcement that says:

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Eureka has been made aware of some audio dropout issues on a limited number of copies of Disc 1

I don't like the way Eureka announced the replace program, they downplayed (=lie about) the issue (if there's only a selection of faulty discs, why don't they replace only those?) and didn't mention at all the other problems (mono and subtitles).

The Mole · 08-31-2018, 08:21 PM

What is wrong with the subtitles?

HoldenCarver · 08-31-2018, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by The Mole

What is wrong with the subtitles?

The wrong file was used on the disc, as an earlier version was accidentally used instead of the most recently updated one. There's a typo in one line, and a couple of dialogue corrections weren't applied. There's more detail further back in the thread

Shingster · 09-01-2018, 02:13 AM

As promised here are samples from every track in this boxset that I haven't posted samples from already. Have fun chen lung!

https://wetransfer.com/downloads/7a3...1020630/0587b9

chen lung · 09-01-2018, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Shingster

As promised here are samples from every track in this boxset that I haven't posted samples from already. Have fun chen lung!

https://wetransfer.com/downloads/7a3...1020630/0587b9

Pitch of all seems fine.

Shingster · 09-01-2018, 02:37 AM

You do fast work sir! Good to hear it's just that one track!

chen lung · 09-01-2018, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Shingster

You do fast work sir! Good to hear it's just that one track!

Thanks.

Maybe the export version of the sequel as well just to be sure?

Shingster · 09-01-2018, 04:10 AM

That's what Eureka label as the "Original UK cut", right? If so that's in the last download link I posted. Filename: PS2_export_eng_mono_end

Gregor de la Muerte · 09-01-2018, 11:59 AM

Hello everyone,

I'm new to this forum. I occasionally read some stuff as a guest, and I actually took I think the last 4 or so days to read this little thread here top to bottom. Wow!

First of all, I would like to point out how great this community is. A big thank you to everyone who provided their knowledge and materials directly to Eureka. This is awesome!

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Originally Posted by Magic Monkey

Somebody wrote this on Eureka Facebook (in the audio problem announcement):

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I noticed that the audio on the Cantonese 5.1 Soundtrack of Police Story 2 is faulty as well: The pitch is a half step too low.
But then again, I watched both movies with their original Cantonese mono soundtracks, as it should be done. And they are fine.

Is he correct about the pitch? He's obviously ½ wrong about mono tracks

That was me, haha. You're correct, I was wrong about the statement about the mono tracks. I corrected that on the Facebook post.
Anyway, the pitch problem with PS2's Cantonese 5.1 Track is really noticable to me. I am actually quite surprised that not many people on here seem to be bothered by it.

If there is any statistic interest in the following:
I pre-ordered the boxset on amazon.co.uk back in june and received it in Berlin, Germany on August 23rd or so. This must be like my 8th version of PS1 and 6th of PS2 that I have in my collection, lol.
Anyway, I can confirm the audio dropouts on PS1's Cantonese 5.1 track when playing it on my PlayStation 4.

chen lung · 09-01-2018, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Shingster

That's what Eureka label as the "Original UK cut", right? If so that's in the last download link I posted. Filename: PS2_export_eng_mono_end

I didn't realise the list had to be expanded - sorry.

Anyway, it's fine - cheers.

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Originally Posted by Gregor de la Muerte

Anyway, the pitch problem with PS2's Cantonese 5.1 Track is really noticable to me. I am actually quite surprised that not many people on here seem to be bothered by it.

The strange thing is, the Golden Harvest ident is in tune, but after it isn't.

Maybe it's a problem at source, rather than Eureka? I'm assuming it's the same mix used (circa 2004) on IVL - can anyone upload the opening 5.1 sample from that?

Pitching aside, it sounds terrible overall - overfiltered? I always insist on the inclusion of original mixes first and foremost (at least that was achieved here, thanks to IronGod), but it's unfortunate we're unable to have a good remix.

Theta Sigma · 09-01-2018, 01:55 PM

Are these worth a blind buy? I do want to see more of Chan's films and other MA films in general, but I'm a little hesitant now that audio issues have been pointed out.

ravenus · 09-01-2018, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Theta Sigma

Are these worth a blind buy? I do want to see more of Chan's films and other MA films in general, but I'm a little hesitant now that audio issues have been pointed out.

Eureka has committed to issuing replacement discs for the audio issues. All you have to do is provide your purchase reference and ask to be added to their list for sending replacement.

HoldenCarver · 09-01-2018, 02:12 PM

Yes, definitely worth a blind buy. There will be a disc replacement so the audio issues shouldn't be a deal-breaker. And as it's a limited set that's likely to sell out, you should be able to sell or trade it later down the line if you decide it's not your bag.

ravenus · 09-01-2018, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Gregor de la Muerte

Anyway, the pitch problem with PS2's Cantonese 5.1 Track is really noticable to me. I am actually quite surprised that not many people on here seem to be bothered by it.

Pitch too low compared to what? The UK DVD which may be in PAL and therefore speeded up?

88mph · 09-01-2018, 03:07 PM

Compared to the mono

08-31-2018, 04:44 PM	#1201
bigshot Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2010 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:82 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:3	Last night I screened Police Story 1 with Cantonese mono soundtrack and English subs. It was a lot of fun and it looked and sounded good. I didn't notice any problems with audio or color.

08-31-2018, 05:01 PM	#1202
grim_tales Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2013 Location:St. Albans, UK	A Eureka guy told me they aim to have the replacement discs done/sent out before the end of next month

08-31-2018, 05:42 PM	#1204
slask Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 Location:Italy 4K collection:369 Blu-ray collection:809 DVD collection:24	Uhh ok. So the entire batch is flawed.

08-31-2018, 08:21 PM	#1207
The Mole Power Member Member since:May 2014	What is wrong with the subtitles?

09-01-2018, 02:13 AM	#1209
Shingster Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009	As promised here are samples from every track in this boxset that I haven't posted samples from already. Have fun chen lung! https://wetransfer.com/downloads/7a3...1020630/0587b9

09-01-2018, 02:37 AM	#1211
Shingster Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009	You do fast work sir! Good to hear it's just that one track!

09-01-2018, 04:10 AM	#1213
Shingster Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009	That's what Eureka label as the "Original UK cut", right? If so that's in the last download link I posted. Filename: PS2_export_eng_mono_end

09-01-2018, 01:55 PM	#1216
Theta Sigma Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2014 4K collection:813 Blu-ray collection:3849 DVD collection:382 Blu-ray reviews:1	Are these worth a blind buy? I do want to see more of Chan's films and other MA films in general, but I'm a little hesitant now that audio issues have been pointed out.

09-01-2018, 02:12 PM	#1218
HoldenCarver Active Member Member since:May 2018 Blu-ray collection:952	Yes, definitely worth a blind buy. There will be a disc replacement so the audio issues shouldn't be a deal-breaker. And as it's a limited set that's likely to sell out, you should be able to sell or trade it later down the line if you decide it's not your bag.

09-01-2018, 03:07 PM	#1220
88mph Special Member Member since:Feb 2011 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Prime collection:-	Compared to the mono

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