Official Panasonic DMP-BD10 Blu-Ray player thread (1 Viewer)

[RobertSiegel]

I need your help. I have the BD10A.. I am using an HDMI cable to my new Epson 1980 (full hd) projector. On the input signal on my projector, it says source: hdmi, and then INPUT SIGNAL: COMPONENT. I called Epson and we did some tests with the DISH dvr and all was correct, so he thinks something is set wrong with the Panasonic, as Input signal should say HDMI. Can anyone help? I have a friend here from 3 hours away who is here to check out my system (another techy-guy), and will only be here until Sunday, so if you know more, please let me know. Thanks much.

 

[drbonbi]

A keen-eyed poster on another forum noted that Panasonic posted a firmware v.2.3 update this morning for "Playability and stability." (Haven't we heard those words before? ) It's on the global web site here http://panasonic.jp/support/global/c...d10/index.html

I downloaded the file on an iMac, burned a CD and updated my BD 10 player successfully. With all due respect for Rachael's point of view, I am glad that Panasonic has apparently committed itself to continuous improvement of our favorite player.

Dana

 

[Neil Joseph]

Downloading it currently and will update before the night is out.

 

[Rachael B]

I'm not against the upgrades. I'm gettin' 'em. I wish they'd really nail one so we don't need anymore. I'd like to stop even thinkin' 'bout firmware at some point.

 

[Craig730iL]

I have only just managed to get 2.2 downloaded. It seems they have a compatability issue with Windows Vista, and you cant burn the disc if you use vista. I am curious though, my player came with 1.4, and now has 2.2 loaded, does 2.2 include the DTS HD and DD THD decoders from 2.0?

 

[drbonbi]

As far as we know, everything is cumulative.

Dana

 

[Craig730iL]

Just curious, does this player output 1080p at 24 frames per second, or is it another frame rate. I cannot find any info anywhere, and it is bugging me. And if it does, will that depend on the disc being played?

 

[drbonbi]

Specs I have read elsewhere indicate that it uses 3:2 pulldown.

Dana

 

[Paul.S]

Just got a DMP-BD10A. Annoyed to find that, when listening to a CD, the audio drops out for about a full second when I turn on my HDMI-connected display.

 

[drbonbi]

It's establishing the HDCP handshake. Turn on the display before you start playing the CD.

Dana

 

[Paul.S]

I understand that its likely HDCP-related however it's curious to me that the interruption occurs even when listening to a CD via the 2-ch analog L and R. I currently have three players hooked up and sometimes use them simultaneously--for instance, reading text-based supplements while listening to unrelated music or even just putting on a movie to play in the background with no audio while doing other things including listening to unrelated music--and it would be nice if you didn't have to be "mindful" of such issues.

In any event, although I'm no electrical engineer, it appears to point to the absence of a "Chinese wall" between the analog and digital/HDMI/HDCP sections of the player.

 

[drbonbi]

Panny has posted v.2.4 firmware for the BD10/BD10a Blu-ray players on the usual global web site here http://panasonic.jp/support/global/c...d10/index.html

I downloaded it, burned a CD on my iMac and successfully updated my BD10 just now.

Dana

 

[ppltd]

Same here. I didn't notice any major changes or features(or minor changes for that matter). Must simply be a maintenance release.

 

[Jeff Gatie]

I heard it fixes problems playing some SD DVD's, specifically the Lord of the Rings Extended Editions. Apparently it froze up on Return of the King.

 

[drbonbi]

Dana

 

[ErichH]

Interesting news - many were complaining about those titles from the start.

 

[Neil Joseph]

Panasonic is really impressing me with the updates. I had just installed an hd-dvd player and I was having problems playing standard dvd's and having the video blank for some reason, that coupled with the lord of the rings problems with the panny meant I would have to have my standard dvd player hooked up as well to play dvd's. Not a day later this update comes out so all is good with the panny playing standard dvd's.

 

[todbnla]

So from the way this thread reads, this is a pretty good blu ray unit to start out on the blu ray path with?

YES?

 

[Rachael B]

Yes Todd! If you want a reliable player, yes. Future players may have more audio options but right now, I think it's the player to have. I regret picking up a Sony 300 for an extra player when I could of had a second Panny.

 

[Paul.S]

Needless to say, get the BD10A not the BD10.

Interesting, Rachael. Do you mind elaborating? Is this more an enhtusiastic endorsement of the BD10A, or a criticism of the S300? If the latter, what are you issues with that unit?