Official Panasonic DMP-BD10 Blu-Ray player thread - Page 13

Eric M · 12-12-2006, 07:42 PM

Thanks again Dana.

I really want to experience the lossless aspect of audio with the HD formats so looks like I will be in the market for an AV receiver with HDMI, at least 1.1.

Any suggestions?

drbonbi · 12-12-2006, 07:49 PM

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Thanks again Dana.

I really want to experience the lossless aspect of audio with the HD formats so looks like I will be in the market for an AV receiver with HDMI, at least 1.1.

Any suggestions?

Well, I bought the Panasonic XR700 because Panasonic promotes the compatibility of the two units. But, some parts of the manuals are unclear and it is just about impossible to get any competent response from Panasonic customer service. Any response at all, actually, by email at least in the USA.

Denon has a good name and you might want to start there.

Dana

Eric M · 12-12-2006, 08:05 PM

Appreciate all your help.

Will look into it.

Rachael B · 12-12-2006, 08:25 PM

Eric, I think you should get patient and wait for more fish to show up in the pond. Furthermore, you should be waiting to see what audio schemes are going to be most prevelant. It's a mess out there. I'd like a new head unit myself but I'll not make a move till things shake out further, alot further.

Eric M · 12-12-2006, 08:57 PM

Thanks Rachael.

You make alot of sense but I am the impatient type. But I do agree with you, it is a mess and especially in Australia where it is alot newer and untested to an extent. I am really into the sound more than anything and want to be able to get the best I can. May have to wait though.

Thx again, cheers Eric.

drbonbi · 12-12-2006, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric M

Thanks Rachael.

You make alot of sense but I am the impatient type. But I do agree with you, it is a mess and especially in Australia where it is alot newer and untested to an extent. I am really into the sound more than anything and want to be able to get the best I can. May have to wait though.

Thx again, cheers Eric.

Eric,

I agree. I'm into the audio, too. In that regard I think the BD10 is the best high-def player. I don't mean to knock the XR700 as I think it is a very competent mate to the BD10. But, Panny customer service/support is lacking here. Maybe "down under" it is different.

Dana

Eric M · 12-12-2006, 09:47 PM

The Panasonic SA-XR700 retails here for around $1429.

Maybe the customer service is better in Oz. Will have to have a listen to it I think. Any reviews around on this receiver?

What to do with my Denon now...

Eric.

Dave Moritz · 12-12-2006, 10:06 PM

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agree. I'm into the audio, too. In that regard I think the BD10 is the best high-def player. I don't mean to knock the XR700 as I think it is a very competent mate to the BD10. But, Panny customer service/support is lacking here. Maybe "down under" it is different.

While the Panasonic BD10 may be the best Blu-ray player right now and Panasonic has some really good HD displays. The reciever I would buy is a Panasonic especially over a Denon. The Denon is going to outclass it in every catagory so if anyone is thinking of replacing there Denon reciever with a Panasonic, I would not do it! IMHO the Panasonics amplifier section is not going to be anywhere near as good and strong as Denon, Pioneer Elite, Sony ES, Harman Kardon ect....... This is not ment to bash Panasonic in any way but they just are not a good reciever company. Besides I save my bashing for Bose.

drbonbi · 12-12-2006, 10:39 PM

Gee, I'd hate to see what you'd say if you were really bashing them!

I think you're wrong about the XR700 but this is not the forum to discuss it.

Eric, coincidentally CNET USA has just posted its review of "Top HDMI A/V receivers" here http://reviews.cnet.com/4321-6466_7-...?tag=cnetfd.mt

Dana

beden1 · 12-26-2006, 12:33 PM

I got a Panasonic DMP-BD10 for Christmas, and have been following these threads beforehand. I hooked it up last night and everything seems to be working properly now (with exception listed). I first hooked up the BD10 to my Pioneer Elite 82TXS receiver via HDMI, and the receiver hooked to my Pioneer Elite model 610 HD 1080i rear projection TV via component cables (does not have HDMI input). I did not get a picture on the TV, but I had audio. I then added video component from the BD10 to the receiver, along with the HDMI cable. The picture worked with this set-up, and the receiver is showing the HDMI signals being converted for HDMI (within receiver). I did setup in BD10 and selected HDMI for video and audio. All seems to be working now. I'm not sure why I had to also use the component cables along with the HDMI?

My other question? I played the 8 Below Blu-Ray disk that was included with the player. During the snow scenes, I noticed a distinctive yellow splotch near the right center of the screen (about 6-8" by 5" with an irregular shape), which was always present or noticeable during any of the the snow scenes. I'm not sure if this is chroma bug (the unit has the 1.2 firmware installed), or ? Any ideas or opinions are appreciated.

The player sounds great and the picture is super in all other respects. I also viewed Monster House briefly, and did not notice the same issue? But, I'm not sure if I would have seen this, as there are not that many bright scenes in this movie.

Paul_Scott · 12-26-2006, 05:22 PM

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