The Panasonic DMP-BD30 review thread - Firmware 2.7 available

[bootman]

Originally Posted by dperrone

Yeah, that is where I have been reading a lot (AVS) , it is definitely a mixed bag, but some online reviews though crush it on the upconversion of standard dvds stating it is very poor on upconversion. thanks for your opinion though, I was just curious as to what others over here thought as well.

I didn't think it did a bad job at all at upconverting SD.
Is is as good as my DVDO? No, but it was not bad.
Quite acceptable actually.

[bootman]

I can't find a 24p force option anywhere.
Anyone else have any luck?
I hope it comes soon in a later firmware release.

[Tee]

Originally Posted by bootman

I didn't think it did a bad job at all at upconverting SD.
Is is as good as my DVDO? No, but it was not bad.
Quite acceptable actually.

Agreed, it is not as bad as some are making it out to be. The player pretty solid on the upconverting of SD content.

[tim3320070]

Originally Posted by imohiudd

I have been having flickering problems with my bd30 and the samsung lcd LNT-4071. Have tried everything including firmware updates for the tv, changing out for a new bd30, different HDMI cables. I still cant seem to get it resolved.

Is it outputting at 24fps? Might need to change that to 60.

[tim3320070]

Anyone own the 1400 and can compare the PQ between the two? My Samsung works near perfectly now and the picture is definitely better than the BD10A I had (I did direct comparisons).

Just direct comparisons please, no "it should be better" remarks- thanks.

[Vlad44]

One more bd30 review on www.ultimateavmag.com

surprise for me - it doesn't work with samsung lcd.

[Manco]

Originally Posted by imohiudd

I have been having flickering problems with my bd30 and the samsung lcd LNT-4071. Have tried everything including firmware updates for the tv, changing out for a new bd30, different HDMI cables. I still cant seem to get it resolved.

In case you didn't read the article that was just posted. ^^^^^^^^^^
See p.3 of the review.

"An HDMI Issue?
The Panasonic may not work correctly with all displays when using an HDMI connection. I tried it on three one-piece televisions and, so far, three video projectors. It worked consistently on all of them except the Samsung LN-T5281F (review pending). On that set in all but a few tries it flickered (visibly) and sputtered (audibly) even on the opening Panasonic screen-saver logo. On two occasions I was able to watch a Blu-ray Disc all the way through without a problem (which is why the Samsung is listed in the Review System), but both before and after that time the Panasonic/Samsung combination proved unusable."

[bootman]

Originally Posted by Vlad44

One more bd30 review on www.ultimateavmag.com

surprise for me - it doesn't work with samsung lcd.

Yet works fine on my Samsung DLP direct.
I did have issues with it and my dvdo while trying to pass at 1080p.
Ah, the joys of HDMI handshaking.

[bootman]

First hiccup.
I tried to play "The Lake House" and all I got was a "Copyright Violation" message from the player.
So far two Disney titles, "Meet the Robinsons" and "Chicken Little" played fine.

I tried connecting to my dvdo switch and direct with the same results in an attempt to rule out a HDMI issue.

I have the latest firmware installed.

[AlaskaDon]

I just picked up and installed my new BD30 last night, so don't have a lot to say about it yet. It was late when I got finished configuring but I plan to give it some use later tonight. Setting it up was very simple for use with my Sony Pearl. All I had to do basically was to turn on 1080/24p support, and set the audio up for bitstream. Pretty easy. Then I popped in the nearest BD that I had handy (Bad Santa) just to verify that all was working. One thing that I noticed right away. The blacks are a big improvement over the PS3

[Vlad44]

Originally Posted by Vlad44

One more bd30 review on www.ultimateavmag.com

One more interesting bd30 review on www.highdefdigest.com.

Now I really don't know who is right and who is wrong. Is 1080i to 1080p upscaling that good/bad and remote that good/wierd??.

[dperrone]

I just replaced an older Samsung DLP with the 5089S, I also just purchased a Panasonic BD30 and have this set with HD Cable and a Pioneer Elite VSX-92TXH. My question is, should I set my Panny BD30 to 1080P/24 with this tv or should I just leave it set to "Auto". I am not sure that this tv will accept 1080P/24....I am thinking 1080P/60 ? If this should be posted somewhere else, please move it or let me know. thanks in advance

[C6 Z06]

Originally Posted by Vlad44

One more bd30 review on www.ultimateavmag.com

surprise for me - it doesn't work with samsung lcd.

I see one mistake in his review. On page two he complains that you can't dim the LED light for the SD card. You can actually turn it on, off or on only when a card is in the reader. How dear he pick on the 30!! ha ha

[C6 Z06]

Originally Posted by dperrone

I just replaced an older Samsung DLP with the 5089S, I also just purchased a Panasonic BD30 and have this set with HD Cable and a Pioneer Elite VSX-92TXH. My question is, should I set my Panny BD30 to 1080P/24 with this tv or should I just leave it set to "Auto". I am not sure that this tv will accept 1080P/24....I am thinking 1080P/60 ? If this should be posted somewhere else, please move it or let me know. thanks in advance

Mine won't let me select 1080P/24. Maybe it knows more about my tv than I do.

[C6 Z06]

Originally Posted by bootman

First hiccup.
I tried to play "The Lake House" and all I got was a "Copyright Violation" message from the player.
So far two Disney titles, "Meet the Robinsons" and "Chicken Little" played fine.

I tried connecting to my dvdo switch and direct with the same results in an attempt to rule out a HDMI issue.

I have the latest firmware installed.

I tried The Lake House in mine and it works fine.

[ShawnJ]

I have two DMP-BD30's and they are both great, however after reading some of the reviews for how it compares to the PS3, I am considering returning one in exchange for a PS3. I'm not really big into video games, but don't mind having the option of playing games, especially my old PS2 games. I would probably return the BD30 that I have in my family room hooked up to a 50 inch Panasonic, but I just can't make up my mind. Any advice/suggestions/reccomendations?

[C6 Z06]

Originally Posted by ShawnJ

I have two DMP-BD30's and they are both great, however after reading some of the reviews for how it compares to the PS3, I am considering returning one in exchange for a PS3. I'm not really big into video games, but don't mind having the option of playing games, especially my old PS2 games. I would probably return the BD30 that I have in my family room hooked up to a 50 inch Panasonic, but I just can't make up my mind. Any advice/suggestions/reccomendations?

One word....................................nuts! Anyway, I have both and the 30 is much better than my PS3, but I'm still glad I have both. If I had to make a choice between the two though, I would take the Panny 30 anyday.

[ShawnJ]

Originally Posted by C6 Z06

One word....................................nuts! Anyway, I have both and the 30 is much better than my PS3, but I'm still glad I have both. If I had to make a choice between the two though, I would take the Panny 30 anyday.

Thanks for the feedback. That helps.

Also, I can't seem to set my DMP30's to 24p. Could it be that my T.V's don't support it? I have a Panasonic TH-50PZ750U in my Family room and a Panasonic TH-42PZ700U in my living room.

[whsbuss]

Originally Posted by ShawnJ

Thanks for the feedback. That helps.

Also, I can't seem to set my DMP30's to 24p. Could it be that my T.V's don't support it? I have a Panasonic TH-50PZ750U in my Family room and a Panasonic TH-42PZ700U in my living room.

Check your manuals. I don't think either support 1080p/24. When I connected my BD30 to my pioneer plasma it recognized 24p right away.

[Tee]

I just got back form CC and they refunded me $100 back! Brandsmart is having a sale on all BD players ($100 off) so can you say price match. Man i love a good deal.