Vacancy won't Work! - Blu-ray Forum

pennmann · 09-14-2007, 12:36 AM

HELP!!! I have had the strangest problem for about a month and I can't seem to get it fixed. I have a Toshiba Blue Ray. I bought the movie Vacancy and for some reason it didn't work. No problem, I returned it to BestBuy and got another one. Well, that one didn't work - my DVD says 'loading' forever and I see on the television "Vacancy" with line under it. I went ack and bought the third one and had the same problem. The DVD works fine because I am able to view other movies with no problem both Blue Ray as well as the regular DVD'S. I am ready to return it and get a fourth- but I am convinced that I can't be that unlucky to pick up a bad copy three times in a row. Is there someting I am doing wrong.....can't imagine it. But any suggesition would be good!

Thanks/

Banjo · 09-14-2007, 12:38 AM

Um... Toshiba Blu-ray Player?

I think that's the problem.

Banjo · 09-14-2007, 12:40 AM

Anyway, on a serious note... that's if you're actually serious about this one.

Toshiba makes HD DVD players, not Blu-ray Disc players. Sony, Panasonic, Samsung, Pioneer and more are part of the BDA (Blu-ray Disc Association). They sells Blu-ray players under these brands but not Toshiba.

Mr. Joshua · 09-14-2007, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pennmann

HELP!!! I have had the strangest problem for about a month and I can't seem to get it fixed. I have a Toshiba Blue Ray. I bought the movie Vacancy and for some reason it didn't work. No problem, I returned it to BestBuy and got another one. Well, that one didn't work - my DVD says 'loading' forever and I see on the television "Vacancy" with line under it. I went ack and bought the third one and had the same problem. The DVD works fine because I am able to view other movies with no problem both Blue Ray as well as the regular DVD'S. I am ready to return it and get a fourth- but I am convinced that I can't be that unlucky to pick up a bad copy three times in a row. Is there someting I am doing wrong.....can't imagine it. But any suggesition would be good! Someone said that it might be my Toshiba....hope not!

Thanks/

This post sounds like weird. Toshiba doesn't play Blu-Ray. Toshiba plays HD DVD. You must have bought the Blu-Ray instead of the HD DVD version of Vacany. If it is even on HD DVD...

Banjo · 09-14-2007, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pennmann

I stand corrected........my player is a Samsung

Then it may be a firmware issue. You need to connect your player to the internet and download the update if they have one.

pennmann · 09-14-2007, 01:09 AM

I stand corrected................my player is a Samsung not Toshiba

sorry!

CAB · 09-14-2007, 01:10 AM

hehe, he's posting more threads faster than the mods can merge them.

Mr. Joshua · 09-14-2007, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by CAB

hehe, he's posting more threads faster than the mods can merge them.

This guy sounds like he is just posting HD DVD crap to me...

Mr. Joshua · 09-14-2007, 01:15 AM

I alerted a moderator to pennmann...

CAB · 09-14-2007, 01:17 AM

He's cool - just a bit noobish. He really has a Samsung. Someone in another thread told him to check his firmware. Tons of fun in that other thread if you care to take a look.

pennmann · 09-14-2007, 01:18 AM

I very sincere about my problem and would like some help! I made a mistake - MY UNIT IS A SAMSUNG........

calgarymarc · 09-14-2007, 01:19 AM

@ CAB:

LOL the post in the General Discussion area has disappeared as I can't seem to find it now. Oh well. I know that this topic was posted in 4 different places though, lol!

CAB · 09-14-2007, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pennmann

I very sincere about my problem and would like some help! I made a mistake - MY UNIT IS A SAMSUNG........

In the other thread, somoene said to check the samsung site for updated firmware. I don't own a samsung so I can't guide you thru how to check your version or check the samsung site or how to upgrade it. Please post the model number and that'll be a good start.

katharsis · 09-14-2007, 01:21 AM

Too bad the other one disappeared.

Anyways, here's the link the Toshiba Blu-Ray / HD DVD player again, if you want to get a kick out of it.

That site is notorious for including wrong specs. I actually came across it a few days ago and totally forgot to post it here, until now.

http://www.refurbdepot.com/productde...ererid=froogle

pennmann · 09-14-2007, 01:22 AM

Thanks everyone - to be frank I am new to this forum and the Blue Ray world, but I should have been more careful when I made my original post. I got a number of good suggestions........thanks everyone!

ryoohki · 09-14-2007, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by pennmann

Thanks everyone - to be frank I am new to this forum and the Blue Ray world, but I should have been more careful when I made my original post. I got a number of good suggestions........thanks everyone!

LOL everyone is trigger happy here.. it's like in the second WW, each camp are aware of possible intrusion and take care of it

CAB · 09-14-2007, 01:27 AM

@pennmann

The samsung site has only firmware version 1.0 posted for the BD-P1200.

Click me to get to the firmware download site. There are instructions for CD method and a method to update it over Ethernet.

Mr. Joshua · 09-14-2007, 01:28 AM

One time I stayed at this hotel and they had movies that the rooms in the movie look just like the hotel room I was staying in, and I heard loud noises all night. It was freaky, and I found this camera in the air return. And there was a rug in the bathroom that covered this trap door in the floor. Freaky. Then I watched Vacany and I really freaked out.

GasCat · 09-14-2007, 01:39 AM

Definitely update the firmware on the player. Go to the manufacturer's sight for details. That should fix it. If not, take the disc back and ask to see it played in the same model at the store. If it plays see the firmware version they are using, how it is connected ect.

If it was an HDCP issue that would be with the cabling. It is another possibility. If using HDMI cables use component cables(provided you don't have to pay for them) and see if it resolves the issue. If it does then get some new HDMI cables.

bootman · 09-14-2007, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wsciv123

One time I stayed at this hotel and they had movies that the rooms in the movie look just like the hotel room I was staying in, and I heard loud noises all night. It was freaky, and I found this camera in the air return. And there was a rug in the bathroom that covered this trap door in the floor. Freaky. Then I watched Vacany and I really freaked out.

you're kidding, right?

09-14-2007, 12:36 AM	#1
pennmann Junior Member Member since:Sep 2007	Vacancy won't work! HELP!!! I have had the strangest problem for about a month and I can't seem to get it fixed. I have a Toshiba Blue Ray. I bought the movie Vacancy and for some reason it didn't work. No problem, I returned it to BestBuy and got another one. Well, that one didn't work - my DVD says 'loading' forever and I see on the television "Vacancy" with line under it. I went ack and bought the third one and had the same problem. The DVD works fine because I am able to view other movies with no problem both Blue Ray as well as the regular DVD'S. I am ready to return it and get a fourth- but I am convinced that I can't be that unlucky to pick up a bad copy three times in a row. Is there someting I am doing wrong.....can't imagine it. But any suggesition would be good! Thanks/

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09-14-2007, 12:38 AM	#2
Banjo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:143	Um... Toshiba Blu-ray Player? I think that's the problem.

09-14-2007, 12:40 AM	#3
Banjo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:143	Anyway, on a serious note... that's if you're actually serious about this one. Toshiba makes HD DVD players, not Blu-ray Disc players. Sony, Panasonic, Samsung, Pioneer and more are part of the BDA (Blu-ray Disc Association). They sells Blu-ray players under these brands but not Toshiba.

09-14-2007, 01:09 AM	#6
pennmann Junior Member Member since:Sep 2007	I stand corrected................my player is a Samsung not Toshiba sorry!

09-14-2007, 01:10 AM	#7
CAB Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Location:::1 4K collection:88 Blu-ray collection:1827 Trading Score:4	hehe, he's posting more threads faster than the mods can merge them.

09-14-2007, 01:15 AM	#9
Mr. Joshua Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:153	I alerted a moderator to pennmann...

09-14-2007, 01:17 AM	#10
CAB Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Location:::1 4K collection:88 Blu-ray collection:1827 Trading Score:4	He's cool - just a bit noobish. He really has a Samsung. Someone in another thread told him to check his firmware. Tons of fun in that other thread if you care to take a look.

09-14-2007, 01:18 AM	#11
pennmann Junior Member Member since:Sep 2007	I very sincere about my problem and would like some help! I made a mistake - MY UNIT IS A SAMSUNG........

09-14-2007, 01:19 AM	#12
calgarymarc Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Canada 4K collection:173 Blu-ray collection:173	@ CAB: LOL the post in the General Discussion area has disappeared as I can't seem to find it now. Oh well. I know that this topic was posted in 4 different places though, lol!

09-14-2007, 01:21 AM	#14
katharsis Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:SoCal Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:379 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Too bad the other one disappeared. Anyways, here's the link the Toshiba Blu-Ray / HD DVD player again, if you want to get a kick out of it. That site is notorious for including wrong specs. I actually came across it a few days ago and totally forgot to post it here, until now. http://www.refurbdepot.com/productde...ererid=froogle

09-14-2007, 01:22 AM	#15
pennmann Junior Member Member since:Sep 2007	Thanks everyone - to be frank I am new to this forum and the Blue Ray world, but I should have been more careful when I made my original post. I got a number of good suggestions........thanks everyone!

09-14-2007, 01:27 AM	#17
CAB Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Location:::1 4K collection:88 Blu-ray collection:1827 Trading Score:4	@pennmann The samsung site has only firmware version 1.0 posted for the BD-P1200. Click me to get to the firmware download site. There are instructions for CD method and a method to update it over Ethernet.

09-14-2007, 01:28 AM	#18
Mr. Joshua Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:153	One time I stayed at this hotel and they had movies that the rooms in the movie look just like the hotel room I was staying in, and I heard loud noises all night. It was freaky, and I found this camera in the air return. And there was a rug in the bathroom that covered this trap door in the floor. Freaky. Then I watched Vacany and I really freaked out.

09-14-2007, 01:39 AM	#19
GasCat Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	Definitely update the firmware on the player. Go to the manufacturer's sight for details. That should fix it. If not, take the disc back and ask to see it played in the same model at the store. If it plays see the firmware version they are using, how it is connected ect. If it was an HDCP issue that would be with the cabling. It is another possibility. If using HDMI cables use component cables(provided you don't have to pay for them) and see if it resolves the issue. If it does then get some new HDMI cables.

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