Panasonic Announces US info for DMP-UB900! - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

JohnAV · 08-18-2016, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Jodi

Here's a nice article that goes into more detail on the specific capacitors and other design benefits of the DMP-UB900.

Looks really good on paper, and the review was very thorough and comprehensive.

P.S. OK, Oppo Digital, you now know what to do: make a "Panny Killer"!

See this UMB900 review makes the other two referenced reviews in this thread look very incomplete.

wesslan · 08-18-2016, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnAV

See this UMB900 review makes the other two referenced reviews in this thread look very incomplete.

But really horrible english instead....

Blu-Dog · 08-19-2016, 01:20 AM

No SACD or DVD-Audio kills this for me.

I'll have to wait. I won't buy Samsung.

JohnAV · 08-21-2016, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by wesslan

But really horrible english instead....

Ok not so horrible english - see Panasonic DMP-UB900 Ultra HD Blu-Ray Player: Australian Review - Gizmoto

I like his negatives
Expensive
Very Expensive
4K Blu-rays are expensive, too

Yeah prices are high there.

Robert Zohn · 08-22-2016, 10:47 PM

Our ship came in and it's a week earlier than expected!

Geoff D · 08-22-2016, 11:33 PM

Can't wait for you US guys to get your mitts on it, see what you think of its various kinks and foibles.

ronboster · 08-23-2016, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert Zohn

Our ship came in and it's a week earlier than expected!

That's awesome news. Thanks Robert. I'm very excited!

Ron

fitprod · 08-23-2016, 01:42 AM

Since the player is finally coming out, has Panasonic said anything about the firmware update for UHD on their pro model the from late last year. It was due in the spring and never happened.

Fitprod

DJR662 · 08-23-2016, 08:01 AM

I'm from Holland and had imported the player from Germany couple of months ago.

Still don't get it why some people think the physical appearance of the player puts them off. It has been mentioned in some reviews I read also.

Sure it's not ultra thin like some modern players these days (does it need to be?), but I like the way it looks. It's looks mighty impressive I would say.

PaulGo · 08-23-2016, 03:34 PM

I also like the way the Panasonic Player looks. Now if only the price was lower.

Robert Zohn · 08-24-2016, 01:10 AM

I am so embarrassed to admit this, but we were so busy today receiving in and shipping out our 1st allocation of Panasonic UB900 4K BD players that we did not even unpack our Sony Z9D. ):

Tomorrow we'll wall mount and report on our Z9D!

ray0414 · 08-24-2016, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert Zohn

I am so embarrassed to admit this, but we were so busy today receiving in and shipping out our 1st allocation of Panasonic UB900 4K BD players that we did not even unpack our Sony Z9D. ):

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Business is good I see! Anxious to hear Z9D impressions!

Robert Zohn · 08-24-2016, 03:22 AM

Thanks Ray!

BTW, a few of our clients told me the DMP-UB900 does not have the Amazon Video app and of course, it does. Not sure how misinformation is rumored.

Here's a screen shot of one of the UB900s Smart App Screen I took home.

Users can also go to Panasonic's app store to select from a large volume of apps that can be added to their UB900 Smart menu.

I suggest for all who want to learn about this player to stop by Blu-ray.com and to ask all of your questions.

DJR662 · 08-24-2016, 05:46 AM

So that's why we had a very limited stock of UB900's in Europe!

Looking forward to the ZD9 impressions, is it the 65" or 75"?

Robert Zohn · 08-24-2016, 12:37 PM

65" Z9D is in the house. 75" is scheduled for 9/2.

Jbug · 08-24-2016, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Dog

No SACD or DVD-Audio kills this for me.

I'll have to wait. I won't buy Samsung.

Yep, I need one to play hi rez disc and files. I also need a mod to be region free. Has anyone heard anything lately from OPPO?

Robert Zohn · 08-24-2016, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jbug

Yep, I need one to play hi rez disc and files. I also need a mod to be region free. Has anyone heard anything lately from OPPO?

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Originally Posted by Blu-Dog

No SACD or DVD-Audio kills this for me.

I'll have to wait. I won't buy Samsung.

No problem with the UB900 decoding and playing any audio format, including Hi Res audio files.

Regarding SACD and DVD-A most folks who have these discs also have a player so why not keep the SACD/DVD-A player and get the UB900 for everything else. With this scenario the user would enjoy the best of everything possible.

Jbug · 08-24-2016, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert Zohn

No problem with the UB900 decoding and playing any audio format, including Hi Res audio files.

Regarding SACD and DVD-A most folks who have these discs also have a player so why not keep the SACD/DVD-A player and get the UB900 for everything else. With this scenario the user would enjoy the best of everything possible.

Good one Robert. You are better than P.T Barnum. I like that and I'm smiling and wishing I was in Scarsdale right about now. The plan for me was to sell my OPPO 103 to my co-worker and get the new OPPO UHD. I picked up the region free mod for the 103 on eBay for around $50.00 a few years ago. I'll wait a little longer on OPPO but thanks (still smiling too).

DJR662 · 08-25-2016, 12:23 AM

A lot of debate has been going on on a UK forum concerning the forced 12 Bit output of this player (as opposed to native 10 Bit which it does not do), with some people experiencing banding on certain non-Panasonic TVs when watching UHD movies using the UB900. Fortunately I personally haven't noticed any on my Sony 75X940D when using the UB900.

Other complaints are the lack of HDR when using the Netflix and Amazon Video apps (in the player), the lack of USB/network playback of HEVC mp4/mkv files and problems with correct 24p output (meaning some content will be played at 60p) when streaming content from the video apps and when playing content from USB or over network.

It's my understanding Panasonic is looking into these matters, as lots of UK owners have contacted them about this. Again this is all based on what I have read on a UK forum. I can confirm the lack of 10 Bit output though. Haven't looked into the other issues as I do not do streaming and I haven't tried playing (UHD) content from USB or over network. I wonder if these issues have been fixed at the US launch, maybe a firmware update could solve this?

Other than that I can say this player delivers outstanding picture quality with both UHD discs and regular Blu-rays.

Robert Zohn · 08-25-2016, 01:58 AM

Thanks for the very good post.

We do have an firmware update to do when you first power on and set-up the network on the UB900 USA edition. It goes from 1.17 to 1.19.

I've played the following UHD BD discs; Pan, Kingsman, Salt, and Revenant with no banding and stunning video and audio performance. We have 3 UB900s in our store showroom. Sony's Z9D, LG B6 and Samsung's 78" KS9800.

Their are a lot of very detailed settings to attend to with the UB900 to get your specific system configured properly. The player does up convert UHD BD 10bit to 12bit, but I have not seen any undesirable anomalies. I am working with Panasonic on some items to enhance the players, but all are minor and I optimistic they can accomplish my requests with firmware updates.

I also have 2 UB900s at home one on our 65" B6 and another on our G6. With a properly set-up 4K HDR TV the cinematic experience is by far the best i have ever experienced.

08-25-2016, 12:23 AM	#59
DJR662 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Feb 2009 Trading Score:30	A lot of debate has been going on on a UK forum concerning the forced 12 Bit output of this player (as opposed to native 10 Bit which it does not do), with some people experiencing banding on certain non-Panasonic TVs when watching UHD movies using the UB900. Fortunately I personally haven't noticed any on my Sony 75X940D when using the UB900. Other complaints are the lack of HDR when using the Netflix and Amazon Video apps (in the player), the lack of USB/network playback of HEVC mp4/mkv files and problems with correct 24p output (meaning some content will be played at 60p) when streaming content from the video apps and when playing content from USB or over network. It's my understanding Panasonic is looking into these matters, as lots of UK owners have contacted them about this. Again this is all based on what I have read on a UK forum. I can confirm the lack of 10 Bit output though. Haven't looked into the other issues as I do not do streaming and I haven't tried playing (UHD) content from USB or over network. I wonder if these issues have been fixed at the US launch, maybe a firmware update could solve this? Other than that I can say this player delivers outstanding picture quality with both UHD discs and regular Blu-rays. Last edited by DJR662; 08-25-2016 at 12:29 AM.

08-19-2016, 01:20 AM	#43
Blu-Dog Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Lancaster, CA Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	No SACD or DVD-Audio kills this for me. I'll have to wait. I won't buy Samsung.

08-22-2016, 10:47 PM	#45
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	Our ship came in and it's a week earlier than expected!

08-22-2016, 11:33 PM	#46
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:2525 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	Can't wait for you US guys to get your mitts on it, see what you think of its various kinks and foibles.

08-23-2016, 01:42 AM	#48
fitprod Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 4K collection:1742 Blu-ray collection:5595 DVD collection:248 Digital collection:1963	Since the player is finally coming out, has Panasonic said anything about the firmware update for UHD on their pro model the from late last year. It was due in the spring and never happened. Fitprod

08-23-2016, 08:01 AM	#49
DJR662 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Feb 2009 Trading Score:30	I'm from Holland and had imported the player from Germany couple of months ago. Still don't get it why some people think the physical appearance of the player puts them off. It has been mentioned in some reviews I read also. Sure it's not ultra thin like some modern players these days (does it need to be?), but I like the way it looks. It's looks mighty impressive I would say.

08-23-2016, 03:34 PM	#50
PaulGo Power Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:North Potomac, MD	I also like the way the Panasonic Player looks. Now if only the price was lower.

08-24-2016, 01:10 AM	#51
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	I am so embarrassed to admit this, but we were so busy today receiving in and shipping out our 1st allocation of Panasonic UB900 4K BD players that we did not even unpack our Sony Z9D. ): Tomorrow we'll wall mount and report on our Z9D!

08-24-2016, 03:22 AM	#53
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	Thanks Ray! BTW, a few of our clients told me the DMP-UB900 does not have the Amazon Video app and of course, it does. Not sure how misinformation is rumored. Here's a screen shot of one of the UB900s Smart App Screen I took home. Users can also go to Panasonic's app store to select from a large volume of apps that can be added to their UB900 Smart menu. I suggest for all who want to learn about this player to stop by Blu-ray.com and to ask all of your questions.

08-24-2016, 05:46 AM	#54
DJR662 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Feb 2009 Trading Score:30	So that's why we had a very limited stock of UB900's in Europe! Looking forward to the ZD9 impressions, is it the 65" or 75"?

08-24-2016, 12:37 PM	#55
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	65" Z9D is in the house. 75" is scheduled for 9/2.

08-25-2016, 01:58 AM	#60
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	Thanks for the very good post. We do have an firmware update to do when you first power on and set-up the network on the UB900 USA edition. It goes from 1.17 to 1.19. I've played the following UHD BD discs; Pan, Kingsman, Salt, and Revenant with no banding and stunning video and audio performance. We have 3 UB900s in our store showroom. Sony's Z9D, LG B6 and Samsung's 78" KS9800. Their are a lot of very detailed settings to attend to with the UB900 to get your specific system configured properly. The player does up convert UHD BD 10bit to 12bit, but I have not seen any undesirable anomalies. I am working with Panasonic on some items to enhance the players, but all are minor and I optimistic they can accomplish my requests with firmware updates. I also have 2 UB900s at home one on our 65" B6 and another on our G6. With a properly set-up 4K HDR TV the cinematic experience is by far the best i have ever experienced.

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