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post #361 of 664
12/12/06 at 4:42pm

Re: Panasonic DMP-BD10

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?
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post #362 of 664
12/12/06 at 4:49pm

Re: Panasonic DMP-BD10

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Originally Posted by Eric M
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
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post #363 of 664
12/12/06 at 5:05pm

Re: Panasonic DMP-BD10

Appreciate all your help.

Will look into it.
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post #364 of 664
12/12/06 at 5:25pm

Re: Panasonic DMP-BD10

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.
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post #365 of 664
12/12/06 at 5:57pm

Re: Panasonic DMP-BD10

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.
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post #366 of 664
12/12/06 at 6:31pm

Re: Panasonic DMP-BD10

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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
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post #367 of 664
12/12/06 at 6:47pm

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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.
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post #368 of 664
12/12/06 at 7:06pm

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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.
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post #369 of 664
12/12/06 at 7:39pm

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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
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post #370 of 664
12/26/06 at 9:33am

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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.
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post #371 of 664
12/26/06 at 2:22pm

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Originally Posted by beden1

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.

This sounds like a uniformity issue. I'm not familiar with this display- is it by any chance an LCD or LCoS?
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post #372 of 664
12/26/06 at 2:53pm

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Originally Posted by Paul_Scott
This sounds like a uniformity issue. I'm not familiar with this display- is it by any chance an LCD or LCoS?
No, the Pioneer Elite model 610, is a 58" HD 1080i rear projection set. I recently had it professionally calibrated and cleaned (about 2 months ago) and the picture has been outstanding.

Thanks for your response.
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post #373 of 664
12/27/06 at 3:17pm

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I was wondering if anyone here has gotten the Descent BD release from Lion's Gate yet and if there are any problems playing it on the Panasonic? Also, how does the Panasonic handle the picture-in-picture commentary on the disc?
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post #374 of 664
12/27/06 at 5:13pm

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Just threw it in my Panasonic and had no problems at all. It works fine in my Samsung as well, though the Panny is much more responsive in regards to the menus.
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post #375 of 664
12/27/06 at 5:22pm

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No probs on my Panny either except it takes a little longer to load than usual.
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post #376 of 664
12/28/06 at 8:30am

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Originally Posted by Dave_P.
Just threw it in my Panasonic and had no problems at all. It works fine in my Samsung as well, though the Panny is much more responsive in regards to the menus.


Thanks for the reply. Have you tried the PiP commentaries?
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post #377 of 664
12/28/06 at 10:48am

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Yes. There are two audio commentary tracks and a PIP commentary track. All work perfectly.
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post #378 of 664
1/16/07 at 8:31am

Re: Official Panasonic DMP-BD10 Blu-Ray player thread

Anyone know any more about the DMP-BD10K? Really Panasonic's 2nd gen player or just the BD10 with the latest firmware when it starts shipping?
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post #379 of 664
1/16/07 at 11:42am

Re: Official Panasonic DMP-BD10 Blu-Ray player thread

New firmware available today V1.4

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/c...d10/index.html

Model Number DMP-BD10
Update Version Ver 1.4
Update Date 2007/1/16
Improvements 1. Picture Quality via HDMI
2. Playability and stability
3. Response of skipping operations
4. Support of the dics recorded with Panasonic AVCHD Camcorders
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post #380 of 664
1/16/07 at 12:58pm

Re: Official Panasonic DMP-BD10 Blu-Ray player thread

Question. Once the file is downloaded and decompressed, what method is used to put the file on the cd? Is it just a straight copy function or does some program have to be used to do it? Can I use Nero to create the cd, or simply use windows xp windows explorer?
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post #381 of 664
1/16/07 at 1:01pm

Re: Official Panasonic DMP-BD10 Blu-Ray player thread

Thanks, Dave.

Firmware downloaded, burned on a Mac, installed successfully and confirmed.

Steve, I'll send you the CD in tomorrow's mail!

Dana
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post #382 of 664
1/16/07 at 1:15pm

Re: Official Panasonic DMP-BD10 Blu-Ray player thread

Never mind (my question above). It is explained here...

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/c..._Procedure.pdf
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post #383 of 664
1/16/07 at 1:17pm

Re: Official Panasonic DMP-BD10 Blu-Ray player thread

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Originally Posted by Neil Joseph
Question. Once the file is downloaded and decompressed, what method is used to put the file on the cd? Is it just a straight copy function or does some program have to be used to do it? Can I use Nero to create the cd, or simply use windows xp windows explorer?

On the jump page, it says:
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Step 5. Create a firmware update disc

To create a firmware update disc, write the decompressed file to a CD-R disc using CD-R writing software. Follow the operating instructions for the writing software to create the disc. Once the firmware update disc is created, continue to the next step.

1.About the CD-R disc:
If the firmware update disc has write errors, it will not be readable by the Panasonic BD player and you will not be able to update the firmware.

Always use a blank CD-R disc. Do not use a CD-RW disc.

2.About the CD-R writing software:
If you are creating the firmware update disc on a Microsoft Windows PC, we recommend using the standard Windows XP writing application.

Other writing software can be used, but please follow the operating instructions provided for the writing software. Please be aware that "packet-writing" is not supported.

Hope this helps.

Dana
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post #384 of 664
1/16/07 at 3:39pm

Re: Official Panasonic DMP-BD10 Blu-Ray player thread

Thanks Dana! I was hoping you'd remember me
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post #385 of 664
1/17/07 at 9:07am

Re: Official Panasonic DMP-BD10 Blu-Ray player thread

I installed 1.4 then went through my collection to make sure all worked ok still. All 36 are flawless. Only thing I see up front is a slight increase in chapter skips and menu skips.
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post #386 of 664
1/18/07 at 1:26am

Re: Official Panasonic DMP-BD10 Blu-Ray player thread

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Originally Posted by Neil Joseph
I installed 1.4 then went through my collection to make sure all worked ok still. All 36 are flawless. Only thing I see up front is a slight increase in chapter skips and menu skips.

No PQ increase?
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post #387 of 664
1/18/07 at 4:56am

Re: Official Panasonic DMP-BD10 Blu-Ray player thread

I am outputting video via component because my PJ is not hdmi, my next display will be. The upgrade called for improvements in hdmi PQ.
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post #388 of 664
1/22/07 at 10:20am

Re: Official Panasonic DMP-BD10 Blu-Ray player thread

I just got off the phone with Panasonic. They won't send me a 1.4 firmware CD. They told me it was only for Japan. Is Panasonic so big that the head doesn't know what the tail is doing?
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post #389 of 664
1/22/07 at 10:57am

Re: Official Panasonic DMP-BD10 Blu-Ray player thread

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Originally Posted by Rachael B
I just got off the phone with Panasonic. They won't send me a 1.4 firmware CD. They told me it was only for Japan. Is Panasonic so big that the head doesn't know what the tail is doing?

Unfortunately, yes. You might try again and see if a different customer service rep will give you a different answer. You might tell that person that there is a different download for the US, UK and Oceania. So, it's obviously not just for Japan. (Supposedly, the download has to match the original region of the player.)

Or, maybe someone here will send you their CD after they have finished with it.

Dana
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post #390 of 664
1/22/07 at 11:16am

Re: Official Panasonic DMP-BD10 Blu-Ray player thread

Thanks Dana! I'll call 'em again tomorrow and see what happens.
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