Official Panasonic DMP-BD10 Blu-Ray player thread - Page 17

Neil Joseph · 06-21-2007, 01:18 AM

I loaded mine with 2.2 last night. With no detailed indication as to what the update does, I was not able to tell what difference there was compared to the previous 2.1 version.

GoldenRedux · 06-21-2007, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Neil Joseph

I loaded mine with 2.2 last night. With no detailed indication as to what the update does, I was not able to tell what difference there was compared to the previous 2.1 version.

Well, it says:

1.Playability and stability
2.DTS-HD Playback Enhanced

Not exactly 'detailed', I know. I've seen one person claim that DTS-HD decoding sounds vastly better than before, but I haven't tested a disc, so I can neither verify nor deny that claim.

raymond caputo · 06-21-2007, 06:37 PM

i just bought the dmp-bd10a blu-ray player from best buy..my player has 2.0 firmware...i noticed that some of you members got a disc from panasonic instead of downloading it...how do you request a disc??? i don't see it anywhere on their website...thanks...btw...having alot of fun with this player....love it!!

drbonbi · 06-21-2007, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by raymond caputo

i just bought the dmp-bd10a blu-ray player from best buy..my player has 2.0 firmware...i noticed that some of you members got a disc from panasonic instead of downloading it...how do you request a disc??? i don't see it anywhere on their website...thanks...btw...having alot of fun with this player....love it!!

It's in the fine print here http://panasonic.jp/support/global/c...d10/index.html

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Note: In order to update your Panasonic BD player using this site, it is required that you create an update disc by downloading the latest "firmware" available for your Player and writing it onto a CD-R disc. If you do not have the means to create a CD-R disc, please contact the Global Service Center Network to have the latest update mailed to you.

The hypertext link takes you here http://panasonic.net/support/gscn/

Dana

John Berggren · 06-21-2007, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by raymond caputo

i just bought the dmp-bd10a blu-ray player from best buy..my player has 2.0 firmware...i noticed that some of you members got a disc from panasonic instead of downloading it...how do you request a disc??? i don't see it anywhere on their website...thanks...btw...having alot of fun with this player....love it!!

I'm itching to pick this one up. Are the free BDR's all the standard releases, or are they downgraded in any way with regards to packaging or content?

drbonbi · 06-21-2007, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by John Berggren

I'm itching to pick this one up. Are the free BDR's all the standard releases, or are they downgraded in any way with regards to packaging or content?

Mine were identical to those sold on the retail rack.

Dana

raymond caputo · 06-21-2007, 09:04 PM

hey dana...thanks for the link..i appreciate it..

drbonbi · 06-22-2007, 09:36 AM

Some folks on another forum have reported problems with firmware v.2.2 locking up their machines during the upgrade process. Panasonic reportedly is issuing return labels, etc., for factory repair. Now the firmware has been pulled from all download sites. The highest now available is v.2.1.

I hope everyone here came through without problems.

Dana

Shaun · 06-22-2007, 12:59 PM

I finally recieved my Zektor HDS4.1 and was able to get it hooked up. I am now able to enjoy lossless sound on both my DMP-BD10A and HD-A1. All I can say is that the difference with the sound is incredible. WOW!!! I can't believe how much better PCM lossless is. The sound is crystal clear and the bass is deep and powerful. I watched a bit of both Pearl Harbor and Hellboy. The difference is night and day. The bass is insane. Surround movement and subtle effects are more realistic and details are more noticeable. I can't wait to try out the rest of my Blu-Ray collection (POTC, Black Hawk Down, Kingdom of Heaven, etc.) this weekend.

Regarding update 2.2, I went ahead and downloaded the update from the site and burned it to CD-R, but I haven't gotten around to loading it on my player. Thankfully, after reading the comments here and on other forums, I will definitelly hold off. The fact that Panasonic removed it from their site is not a good sign. The only downside, which is minimal, is that I've wasted a CD-R disc. No biggie.

Looking at Panasonic's webiste, if you are uncomfortable burning your own update desk, the only way to obtain one from Panasonic is to call the 800 number. If anyone knows a way of doing it through the website, please let us know.

drbonbi · 06-22-2007, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaun

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Looking at Panasonic's webiste, if you are uncomfortable burning your own update desk, the only way to obtain one from Panasonic is to call the 800 number. If anyone knows a way of doing it through the website, please let us know.

See my post 484 above for a link.

Dana