X-men: Days of Future Past Playback Issues (LG BD611) - Blu-ray Forum

AZBrowncoat · 10-17-2014, 02:59 AM

I see from another thread (here - https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=250041) that folks with Oppo BDP-83 are having playback issues with X-men: Days of Future Past.

I seem to be experiencing a similar issue eith my LG BD611 where I get a 'check disk' error and then the BD player spits out the disk. I've updated the firmware and tried 2 separate copies with the same result but no dice. Transformers: Age of Extinction (Paramount) plays just fine and so do all my older discs...so apparently it is related to X-Men

oFP (possible copy protection schemo)?

Plan to contact LG and Fox...not sure what will come of it

stevo4264 · 10-18-2014, 04:48 AM

I'm also having problems with this title, I get up to the fox logo and it just sits there, and freezes the player, I'm running a Sony BDP-S570

BigAl87 · 10-18-2014, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by stevo4264

I'm also having problems with this title, I get up to the fox logo and it just sits there, and freezes the player, I'm running a Sony BDP-S570

Do you have the latest firmware on you Sony like the OP? My Oppo 83 was spitting that disk right out after a few seconds saying bad disc. since I was looking to get the 103 alredy but convinced myself I did not need it before that I kept the 83 but after realizing their maybe no firmware upgrade to fix this I just went out an bought a new player.

I just sucks cause I don't use 3D ever and I don't have a 4K TV I basically paid for nothing until I finally get a 4K TV but that will not happen for while.

stevo4264 · 10-20-2014, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BigAl87

Do you have the latest firmware on you Sony like the OP? My Oppo 83 was spitting that disk right out after a few seconds saying bad disc. since I was looking to get the 103 alredy but convinced myself I did not need it before that I kept the 83 but after realizing their maybe no firmware upgrade to fix this I just went out an bought a new player.

I just sucks cause I don't use 3D ever and I don't have a 4K TV I basically paid for nothing until I finally get a 4K TV but that will not happen for while.

No as of yet I haven't updated the firmware, I watched the movie on a older player and it played fine!!

kryptonite1970 · 10-20-2014, 07:59 PM

Used my PS4 to watch this and it played flawlessly.

BigAl87 · 10-20-2014, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by stevo4264

No as of yet I haven't updated the firmware, I watched the movie on a older player and it played fine!!

Just get the latest firmware from Sony and chances are it will work on your BDP as well.

YesForLife · 10-21-2014, 07:39 AM

My Vizio VRB133 will not play X-Men DOFP. Vizio says the new anti-piracy format of this movie is not compatible with old BD players. Vizio also states they cannot update the software because a hardware change is required to play this movie.

Vizio is out of the BD player business and will not offer any remedy.

Is a new BD player the only option. Just like to know the facts. Is this an excuse from Vizio or do all old players have this problem? I think my VRB133 is only 4-5 years old.

Thanks.

schan1269 · 10-21-2014, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by YesForLife

My Vizio VRB133 will not play X-Men DOFP. Vizio says the new anti-piracy format of this movie is not compatible with old BD players. Vizio also states they cannot update the software because a hardware change is required to play this movie.

Vizio is out of the BD player business and will not offer any remedy.

Is a new BD player the only option. Just like to know the facts. Is this an excuse from Vizio or do all old players have this problem? I think my VRB133 is only 4-5 years old.

Thanks.

Every 1st gen profile 2 player is going to have issues with the new DRM scheme.

So far...this is the only studio using it.

"We" told you this was going to happen when the Analog Sunset occured. New DRM was coming. For those that pay attention, this was old news...in 2013.

(my oldest BD player, in use, is now less than a year old. I have 8. Every one of them cost between $145-$190. I recently went Multi-Region and used that as an excuse to replace all my older BD players...and take care of this new DRM)

Helloagain · 10-21-2014, 03:21 PM

A firmware up date on a Sony is a must. It may fix the issue. Also make sure the BD live internet connection is set to "do not allow". This helped a few years back when Machete wouldn't play. Another fox title by the way. Also, if your player is 5 years old, it's time for a new one. New features and overhauled menus along with faster loading are worth it. They can be bought for under $100. And don't go cheap, like the vizio. Go with Sony, Samsung or Panasonic.

YesForLife · 10-22-2014, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by schan1269

Every 1st gen profile 2 player is going to have issues with the new DRM scheme.

So far...this is the only studio using it.

"We" told you this was going to happen when the Analog Sunset occured. New DRM was coming. For those that pay attention, this was old news...in 2013.

(my oldest BD player, in use, is now less than a year old. I have 8. Every one of them cost between $145-$190. I recently went Multi-Region and used that as an excuse to replace all my older BD players...and take care of this new DRM)

I have read through DRM in Wikipedia and I now have a basic understanding of the problem.

I may be in the wrong forum to ask basic questions as I am only a consumer of popular BDs.

DRM seems like a standard that may or may not receive wide use from various studios and this is what I am concerned about. What standards or specifications should I look for in a new BD player? I would hate to buy one and then find some other studio that has their own take on what copyright protection should look like and have to buy another new BD player for them. Thanks

schan1269 · 10-22-2014, 06:45 AM

BDA says "all X generation must accept all current standards".

First gen profile 2 is actually the 3rd generation.

We are now on generation 5. People with Gen 1-3 are SOL. Period.

zrdb · 10-26-2014, 10:56 PM

What a bunch of bullshit-Anydvdhd to the rescue.

Wimpus · 11-18-2014, 03:00 AM

Also had problems with this Blu-Ray. I took it back thinking that I got a bad copy. The new copy also wouldn't play. After reading these posts and going to the Sony Site. I upgraded my FirmWare and all is good in my house again. Plays with no problems. Just remember...After you upgrade, make sure to go back and try to upgrade again. This way you will know for sure that their isn't any other upgrades available and that the upgrade took.

DaggerDS · 11-19-2014, 03:48 AM

Is there any possible way to upgrade the firmware in the Vizio VRB133? I know they stopped making upgrades, but would another brand be able to upgrade or are those of use with the Vizio VRB133 out of luck?

saprano · 11-20-2014, 03:13 AM

Does this happen with PS3? I'm hearing the PS3 needs to be connected to the internet?

nickyskc · 12-28-2019, 08:20 PM

Yeah, I had this issue with X-Men: Days Of Future Past and Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes when I bought them this past week.

Did some Googling and it seems its some kind of Fox anti-piracy protection thing and you need to update your firmware to play them. Before I did that a "Cannot play disc" error message would show up. I dunno what other titles are affected but its funny cos my War Of The Apes disc played fine before I updated the firmware. Maybe its just ones released in 2015.

I have a SONY BDP-370, a player from 2010.

10-17-2014, 02:59 AM	#1
AZBrowncoat Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Sahuarita, AZ Blu-ray collection:126 DVD collection:8 MA collection:6 Digital collection:8 iTunes collection:7 Prime collection:10 Trading Score:1062	X-men: Days of Future Past Playback Issues (LG BD611) I see from another thread (here - https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=250041) that folks with Oppo BDP-83 are having playback issues with X-men: Days of Future Past. I seem to be experiencing a similar issue eith my LG BD611 where I get a 'check disk' error and then the BD player spits out the disk. I've updated the firmware and tried 2 separate copies with the same result but no dice. Transformers: Age of Extinction (Paramount) plays just fine and so do all my older discs...so apparently it is related to X-MenoFP (possible copy protection schemo)? Plan to contact LG and Fox...not sure what will come of it

10-21-2014, 07:39 AM	#7
YesForLife New Member Member since:Oct 2014	X-Men DOFP Vizio VBR133 My Vizio VRB133 will not play X-Men DOFP. Vizio says the new anti-piracy format of this movie is not compatible with old BD players. Vizio also states they cannot update the software because a hardware change is required to play this movie. Vizio is out of the BD player business and will not offer any remedy. Is a new BD player the only option. Just like to know the facts. Is this an excuse from Vizio or do all old players have this problem? I think my VRB133 is only 4-5 years old. Thanks.

11-18-2014, 03:00 AM	#13
Wimpus New Member Member since:Nov 2014	Me too... Also had problems with this Blu-Ray. I took it back thinking that I got a bad copy. The new copy also wouldn't play. After reading these posts and going to the Sony Site. I upgraded my FirmWare and all is good in my house again. Plays with no problems. Just remember...After you upgrade, make sure to go back and try to upgrade again. This way you will know for sure that their isn't any other upgrades available and that the upgrade took.

10-18-2014, 04:48 AM	#2
stevo4264 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Out There 4K collection:229 Blu-ray collection:899 Trading Score:7	I'm also having problems with this title, I get up to the fox logo and it just sits there, and freezes the player, I'm running a Sony BDP-S570

10-20-2014, 07:59 PM	#5
kryptonite1970 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:USA 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:336	Used my PS4 to watch this and it played flawlessly.

10-21-2014, 03:21 PM	#9
Helloagain Junior Member Member since:Oct 2014	A firmware up date on a Sony is a must. It may fix the issue. Also make sure the BD live internet connection is set to "do not allow". This helped a few years back when Machete wouldn't play. Another fox title by the way. Also, if your player is 5 years old, it's time for a new one. New features and overhauled menus along with faster loading are worth it. They can be bought for under $100. And don't go cheap, like the vizio. Go with Sony, Samsung or Panasonic.

10-22-2014, 06:45 AM	#11
schan1269 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2013 Location:Lake county, Indiana. Opposite end of Gary... Blu-ray reviews:2	BDA says "all X generation must accept all current standards". First gen profile 2 is actually the 3rd generation. We are now on generation 5. People with Gen 1-3 are SOL. Period.

10-26-2014, 10:56 PM	#12
zrdb Banned Member since:Jan 2014 Blu-ray collection:365 Trading Score:1	What a bunch of bullshit-Anydvdhd to the rescue.

11-19-2014, 03:48 AM	#14
DaggerDS New Member Member since:Nov 2014	Is there any possible way to upgrade the firmware in the Vizio VRB133? I know they stopped making upgrades, but would another brand be able to upgrade or are those of use with the Vizio VRB133 out of luck?

11-20-2014, 03:13 AM	#15
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:495 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	Does this happen with PS3? I'm hearing the PS3 needs to be connected to the internet?

12-28-2019, 08:20 PM	#16
nickyskc Member Member since:Feb 2016 Location:London	Yeah, I had this issue with X-Men: Days Of Future Past and Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes when I bought them this past week. Did some Googling and it seems its some kind of Fox anti-piracy protection thing and you need to update your firmware to play them. Before I did that a "Cannot play disc" error message would show up. I dunno what other titles are affected but its funny cos my War Of The Apes disc played fine before I updated the firmware. Maybe its just ones released in 2015. I have a SONY BDP-370, a player from 2010.

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