Official Panasonic DMP-BD10 Blu-Ray player thread - Page 18

drbonbi · 07-23-2007, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by PeterDI

I spoke with two different folks at Panasonic this week and both said that it has HDMI 1.1. They also said that there would be a firmware update to do java 1.1 Should I believe them?

Hmm. It is highly likely that the BD10 has HDMI 1.2a which introduced interoperability of command signals between devices connected by HDMI. This permitted Panasonic to feature - and hype - its trademarked EZ Sync HDAVI Control.

Dana

RobertSiegel · 07-26-2007, 06:12 PM

Does anyone know if there is a forum here on the Panasonic DMP-BD10AK? Or is this the forum to ask questions and post comments on this new model? I am picking mine up tomorrow and am very excited.

Cees Alons · 07-26-2007, 06:47 PM

This thread should do for the AK as well, Robert.
Shoot ahead!

Cees

RobertSiegel · 07-26-2007, 11:26 PM

I am picking up my BD10a tomorrow....how can one tell which version of the firmware the player has in it? Also, can anyone talk about the upconversion of this player? How is it? I tried the new Sony player for a few days and that seemed like nice upconversion. But I read everywhere this player beats the Sony in many areas. Is it true that there is no door open/close from the remote?

Rachael B · 07-27-2007, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by RobertSiegel

I am picking up my BD10a tomorrow....how can one tell which version of the firmware the player has in it? Also, can anyone talk about the upconversion of this player? How is it? I tried the new Sony player for a few days and that seemed like nice upconversion. But I read everywhere this player beats the Sony in many areas. Is it true that there is no door open/close from the remote?

I have no idea about the firmware. It's my impression that my Toshibas will upconvert better. I've just quit upconverting DVD's for now. There's no buffer on my A10 for DVD layer changes. You always know just where they are. I've heard that the Panasonic 1200 is the best upconverting BD player. I have the Sony 300 now, for a few weeks. I don't have it in the same system as the Panasonic. There is a non-mechanized door flap on the Panny and no Open from the remote. I don't think that's a big deal. The flap door is silly and a fashion statement I suppose...?

drbonbi · 07-27-2007, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by RobertSiegel

I am picking up my BD10a tomorrow....how can one tell which version of the firmware the player has in it? Also, can anyone talk about the upconversion of this player? How is it? I tried the new Sony player for a few days and that seemed like nice upconversion. But I read everywhere this player beats the Sony in many areas. Is it true that there is no door open/close from the remote?

The firmware version number can be found by following the procedure posted here http://panasonic.jp/support/global/c...d10/bd10a.html which is:

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Follow the steps below to check the firmware version currently installed in your Panasonic BD player.

1. Turn on the main unit.
2. Press the [SETUP] button on the remote control to open the display menu screen.
3. Using the Up and Down cursor buttons on the remote control, select the "DISPLAY" tab - "DISPLAY" items will appear.
4. Press and hold the "STATUS" button on the remote control. While doing so, the current firmware version for your player will be displayed in the lower right hand corner of the screen (e.g. "1.0") .

As for its performance as an upconverting DVD player, Secrets scored the BD10 an 83 (out of a theoretical 100). That benchmark review apparently is no longer posted (it was done months ago, before several firmware updates) but it means the BD10 does a very satisfactory job. That is my experience, too.

Dana

ErichH · 07-27-2007, 06:30 PM

Very happy with SD upconvert performance on my BD10.

RobertSiegel · 07-27-2007, 11:41 PM

I picked up my player today (BD10A) and tonight watched Twister. Yes, great upconversion. It was definately better than the Sont 300 I tried for a few days last week. I love the movie so I have seen it many times on regular dvd players, and this was the best it ever looked (Using Epson 1080 hd projector at 150' diag). The great thing is that there are 5 movies inside the box (funny and strange because one of them,Pirates of the Caribbean has a Best Buy price ticket on it-go figure)...and then to top it off, there is a mail in rebate for 5 more movies. The way I figure, if I sell these movies (Not too many I am excited about) that's a 300.00 value, plus with my 12% discount card I had for the Rewards Zone, the player cost me about 250.00 with tax.

The set up was very easy, and the jacks on the back are awesome, 7.1 channel rca-type jacks for future receiver. I don't really mind that there is no open/close on the remote, I can stand there for 3 seconds or less for eject, but I really wish the entire remote was back-lit. Most use these in a darker home theater room, so I don't understand this. I suppose I am going to have to learn this remote and where the buttons are so I can feel my way to what I need to press. I think the remote is set up nicely.

Very happy. Now I need to get a few movies, as the ones that came with it I don't want to keep. I recommend this deal to anyone who hasn't taken the jump. I felt very confident at check-out seeing the new sound formats on the box, knowing I am ready.

RobertSiegel · 07-27-2007, 11:47 PM

DR Bonbi...I tried what you said to get the firmware version but it doesn't show anything. The only "status" under display is STATUS MESSAGES, and I held that down.

Has anyone had a problem with the set up menu where you select an item from the left side, and the go to the right side to make a selection, and you cannot get back to the left column. It has happened 80% of the time. Anyone?

later posting: I found the firmware version, it is 2.0. Do I call Panny for a disc for 2.2? What are the changes? (I have never updated a video machine before).

Craig730iL · 07-30-2007, 09:57 AM

Just purchased this player, expect it to arrive very soon now. I have set the HDMI cable to my monitor and the 7.1 RCA's to my reciever... now waiting patiently for the courier to turn up. I haven't bothered with an optical connection, as i'm assuming i can just use the decoders in the player... is this correct?

Craig
Australia

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