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The Doc

10-29-07, 07:19 AM

If the Invisible doesn't work, that will be the first non-Fox/MGM BluRay that doesn't work in the BH100. No word on whether the Invisible includes BD+, which seems to be the major issue in regards to the Fox/MGM titles.

As far as a firmware update, still not much in the way of news from LG...

Here's the current list of Blu movies incompatible with the BH100-

Silver Surfer
The Day After Tomorrow
28 Days Later
28 Weeks Later
From Hell
Robocop
Mr. Brooks

all of these are Fox or MGM movies

Meet the Robinsons (plays but with angle feature occasionally popping up)
The Invisible

both are from Disney

"Sigh", the list of incompatible movies just seems to get longer....

SamEdwards

10-30-07, 03:55 PM

More correspondence with LG. Mostly good news!

From me:
Hi Mr. Neil,
It doesn't appear that your updates are compatible with the Macintosh operating system. Could you please mail me a disk? Should it say on the box that this player requires the windows operating system?
Thanks,
Sam

From LG:
Dear Sam,
Thank you for your continued correspondence.
The proper update for this unit is not yet complete. It is scheduled for release around the second week of November. A disc may be available at that time to send to you.

If you have other questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us again either via email, or by calling our customer service division at 800-243-0000 at your convenience.

Mr. Neil
Electronic Correspondence Executive (ECE)
LG Electronics USA
800-243-0000

SamEdwards

10-30-07, 04:07 PM

Hi Doc,
Thanks for picking up the ball on the compatibility list. Hopefully it will get real short next week.
Cheers,
Sam

BRUCIE BOY

11-01-07, 02:34 PM

BRUCIE BOY

11-01-07, 02:35 PM

my email addy is if anyone of you kind people can help

is
b.raymond@sky.com

oscar_in_fw

11-01-07, 03:51 PM

Hi
im new to this and need help..i live in uk and have bt an american bh100 now not being computer literate is anybody out there willing to sell me the firmware discs to update as i cant play spiderman on my machine.. please if you have a paypal i will pay you

bruce

Call the LG Support number (should be listed on the LG bH100 manual) and ask them to mail you a firmware disc. You may also have to register your product first but might that kills two birds with one stone. You might wait until the FFSS firmware fix is available first though.

BRUCIE BOY

11-02-07, 02:49 AM

Thankyou for responding to my question..Would that be usa lg customer service or united kingdom customer service??

bruce

cinema mad

11-02-07, 07:35 AM

The firmware is "universal" the same for all the world, but if you contact LG in UK just say that you got the BH100 in the UK for argument sake....

BRUCIE BOY

11-02-07, 10:05 AM

thanks ive contacted both us and uk lg see what happens ..Does the latest firmware update allow you to play spiderman all the way through instead of just sitting at the titles page other than this .. ihave had no problems with any other films

BRUCIE BOY

11-02-07, 10:50 AM

-----------Reply to Customer Enquiry------------
Thank you for your email. LG does not supply firmware updates for DVD players or recorders as these updates need to be carried out by an authorised engineer. If there is no fault with your DVD, you would be charged for this. You can locate a service centre near you on this website: http://ukasc.co.uk Best regards, LG Electronics UK Helpdesk Email: ukhelpdesk@lge.com ----------------------------------- LG UK Customer services Tel. 0870 607 5544 / 0818 27 6954 for Ireland Monday - Friday from 9am – 8 pm Saturdays from 9am - 5pm 36

Guess that sums it up is this the case ????

oscar_in_fw

11-02-07, 11:37 AM

BRUCIE BOY

11-02-07, 12:04 PM

-----------Reply to Customer Enquiry------------
Thank you for your email, We do not supply the firmware updates and as such we do not have any information as to if they exist, how much they cost or what they do. We would suggest you contacted a local service centre. website: http://ukasc.co.uk Best regards, LG Electronics UK Helpdesk Email: ukhelpdesk@lge.com ----------------------------------- LG UK Customer services Tel. 0870 607 5544 / 0818 27 6954 for Ireland Monday - Friday from 9am – 8 pm Saturdays from 9am - 5pm 58

THIS WAS MY LAST ATTEMPT FROM LG UK

BRUCIE BOY

11-02-07, 12:22 PM

Ok any nice friendly american or austrailian computer geeks like to help out a little ole english guy with a disc then id be eternally grateful mind u i have still to hear from lg us yet....

BRUCIE BOY

11-02-07, 03:56 PM

-----------Reply to Customer Enquiry------------
Firmware update is due out in mid-November. The firmware will be available on our website at http://us.lgservice.com and the firmware should correct the audio issues still affecting movies such as FF4: Rise of the Silver Surfer and Day After Tomorrow. The culprit has been due to FOX changing the way their copy protection works. If you have other questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us again either via email, or by calling our customer service division at 800-243-0000 at your convenience. Amber Electronic Correspondence Executive (ECE) LG Electronics USA 800-243-0000

Now i know which lg site to contact UK should learn something from this hope this helps some of you guys n girls out...

ps will still be looking for a disc donor amongst you
bruce

knightl

11-05-07, 07:01 AM

Check it out! The firmware update has been posted!

A/Vspec

11-05-07, 07:33 AM

Check it out! The firmware update has been posted!

Were? I checked on the LG site and can not find it. Also how to you check what the firmware version is?

knightl

11-05-07, 07:48 AM

Were? I checked on the LG site and can not find it. Also how to you check what the firmware version is?

i go here:
http://us.lgservice.com/index_b2c.jsp

then click on the device driver icon.

then click on:
DVD&VIDEO&SET TOP

the first listing is the new firmware, 071101

fbrighi

11-05-07, 07:50 AM

Hello,

I see the firmware is available for USA LG Bh100 on LG Usa site.
I'm still waiting LG to release it also in italian site, it should be the same but i don't want to get risks.

Anyway, someone that have updated its US Bh100 can told us if it has fixed the problem and (speciallly) if there were (hopefully not) collateral problems (i.e. difficulty in reading other discs)?

Thank yuo and have good viewing,

BR

FKB

A/Vspec

11-05-07, 10:03 AM

i go here:
http://us.lgservice.com/index_b2c.jsp

then click on the device driver icon.

then click on:
DVD&VIDEO&SET TOP

the first listing is the new firmware, 071101

Thank you, I got it downloaded.

How do you check what version is installed on the unit? I picked up a new unit this morning and want to see what version they are shipping with currently.

knightl

11-05-07, 01:42 PM

Thank you, I got it downloaded.

How do you check what version is installed on the unit? I picked up a new unit this morning and want to see what version they are shipping with currently.

when you start the update process the current firmware version and the version you are trying to apply are both displayed. you are given the option to quit the update at that point.

RaleighVideo

11-05-07, 03:22 PM

I just downloaded 071101a and installed on bh100. Played Silver Surfer F4 and worked beautifully. No audio drop at previously unbearable parts such as ocean freezing over in opening scene.

reedrothchild299

11-05-07, 08:34 PM

Will someone please tell me how they are making the update disc. I have tried using, Nero, Roxio, and Windows Vista's burning program and have had no luck. I must have wasted 10 discs already. I am following the directions by unziping the file and burning the file using iso mode. Is there more than one file cuz I see only one. Please help

rpurohit

11-05-07, 09:23 PM

I just downloaded 071101a and installed the firmware. Played Silver Surfer F4 without a hitch. I used Nero 7 to burn the ISO image. First extract the iso file from the zipped download then from the Nero startsmart applications select Nero burning Rom. Click recorder on the menu, click burn image select the disk_update_071101a_kernel_023a.iso, click open, click burn. Hope this helps.

csundbom

11-05-07, 09:42 PM

reedrothchild299

11-05-07, 09:52 PM

Thanks I tried again but no luck. I see that the file you put says iso at the end. Mine doesnt say that, do I have to rename the file?

csundbom

11-05-07, 09:57 PM

Thanks I tried again but no luck. I see that the file you put says iso at the end. Mine doesnt say that, do I have to rename the file?
There are two files, make sure you download the right one.

1. Download disc_update_071101a_kernel_0203a.zip
2. Double-click on the file and extract the .iso file
3. If 'DVD Decrypter' is installed, double-click on the .iso file to burn, otherwise use the software of your choice.

JimmyR

11-05-07, 10:04 PM

Do a google search for "DVD Decrypter", download and install it.

From there it's so simple. Unzip the firmware, tell DVD decrypter where the unzipped file is located then write it to a DVD disk. In this case no options to choose, just use the little program at it's defaults.

reedrothchild299

11-05-07, 11:49 PM

I dont know what I'm doing wrong but it just keeps saying disc error on the player.

fbrighi

11-06-07, 02:40 AM

Hello, firmware available also in Italy.
For the disc, are you using a dvd (+,-,+rw,-rw)? If you are using a cd (if the lenght of update allows you), bh100 can't read the cd-rom

BR

FKB

The Doc

11-06-07, 06:14 AM

Thanks I tried again but no luck. I see that the file you put says iso at the end. Mine doesnt say that, do I have to rename the file?

You shouldn't have to, mine didn't say .iso at the end and it worked perfectly. I think it's just the name of the file is fairly long and the .iso part gets dropped by Windows when displaying the filename.

As for getting the disc to work, first off make sure you're using a DVD-R or DVD-RW. CD-R and CD-RW's will not work, it's got to be a DVD-R or -RW (I'm not sure, but I think +R,+RW's will also work, but I can't confirm that, my computer only has a -R,-RW burner).

As far as burning the disc, I used IMGBurn, which is a free program and works quite well. Since this is the only thing I've used IMGBurn for, the price is right.

Silver Surfer worked without a problem once the firmware was installed, btw.

csundbom

11-06-07, 11:12 AM

You shouldn't have to, mine didn't say .iso at the end and it worked perfectly. I think it's just the name of the file is fairly long and the .iso part gets dropped by Windows when displaying the filename.

As for getting the disc to work, first off make sure you're using a DVD-R or DVD-RW. CD-R and CD-RW's will not work, it's got to be a DVD-R or -RW (I'm not sure, but I think +R,+RW's will also work, but I can't confirm that, my computer only has a -R,-RW burner).

As far as burning the disc, I used IMGBurn, which is a free program and works quite well. Since this is the only thing I've used IMGBurn for, the price is right.

Silver Surfer worked without a problem once the firmware was installed, btw.
I use DVD+R, no issues.

reedrothchild299

11-06-07, 01:52 PM

Just talked to LG and it seems to be a problem with vista. They had some other people with the same problem call in so they are sending me a disc. Thanks

A/Vspec

11-06-07, 08:15 PM

Can this player output any of the HD audio formats over the HDMI or is it only via analog?

Also anyone have problems with Spiderman-3 before the update?

voyager6

11-09-07, 10:17 PM

Can this player output any of the HD audio formats over the HDMI or is it only via analog?

Also anyone have problems with Spiderman-3 before the update?

Spidey3 played with the July update. However, the video behind the menus stuttered, but would play through and then loop and start over. After the Nov update, the video in the menus stutters even more, but accelerates and decelerates, sometimes playing two or three seconds at normal speed. However, at some point, the menu background freezes and no longer plays. Does the same thing in Cars. Cursor still works, so you can play the movie, so it is not a disaster, just a new bug. Acts like it lacks sufficient CPU horsepower to do the video overlay behind the menus.

I have noted other bugs in Cars in other threads.

GML57

11-10-07, 03:57 PM

Experienced the same problem with CARS using newest update...

hirtr

11-10-07, 10:43 PM

Watching Spiderman 3 now on KDF70-XBR2...Very nice. DVD Decrypter burned disk correctly and latest update fixed the issue

Thx all

rob

AECHO

11-11-07, 01:32 AM

please advise if anyone has experienced the following:

- attempting to play standard DVDs (i've tried 4 titles), bottom half of picture is cut off & scaling is way out of synch on what you can make out on the top half

- hd dvd movies haphazardly freeze picture + audio

- moving between scene selections on hd dvd, the audio emits a loud "squelch" when a chapter initializes

are there any firmware upgrades avail yet?

I am having the same experience with a Bh100 purchased 10/1/07. I just updated the units firmware with the latest from LG website (the 071101 version) it helped somewhat but I still have the problem.
I have it on Blue ray disks, HD DVD disks and regular DVD. I only see it on some disks. Most work ok. but Chapter 19 of Oh Brother Where Art Thou is totally garbled, but when I play this same DVD on my $39.00 walmart dvd player it is perfect !!!!

BRUCIE BOY

11-11-07, 06:13 AM

Got my latest firmware made up an installed now played spiderman no probs and hey presto sound now comes thru my tv which it didnt b4..Thanks to Donna for contacting me.Just out of curo i rented hd enter the dragon{store didnt have blu ray} and i have to say that this was played back in brilliant format i was stunned

Rutgar

11-11-07, 08:49 AM

Experienced the same problem with CARS using newest update...

Yes, Cars seems to have some menu issues. But the movie plays fine.

BRUCIE BOY

11-11-07, 02:32 PM

Could someone email me when the bh200 hits the shops out in usa please so i can get my freind to get me one
b.raymond@sky com

2busy2P

11-11-07, 07:50 PM

Just updated to latest firmware. Played 28 Weeks later and Spider-Man III flawlessly.

If anyone's interested, my Bh100 is hooked up to the D-Sub port on a 65" Panasonic Pro 1080p using HD Fury. BH100 is set to output 1080p. The image quality is spectacular.

SamEdwards

11-14-07, 05:49 PM

AVGangster

11-14-07, 08:39 PM

Ok...So I just installed this player in a system I did for a small public theater.....I fed the composite output and analog output to a Parasound HALO 1 and then using the ZONE output I looped it back into a CRESTRON QM7x2.....Then QM to a TPS-12B Touch Panel.....Which displays a preview video screen for all the components in the racks......NEXT....I ran HDMI to DVI straight through to a Panasonic Digital 1080P 10000 Lumens Projector....I used Digital Coax to the Parsound HALO 1....Onto QSC amps.....

SO.....Here is my question......As soon as an HDMI cable is plugged in you have two output options...1080P....Or...480i.....Of course when 1080P is selected you have no output on your composite jack....Which kills my preview function on the Crestron.......SO.....I have few options as I see it but I am looking for input from anyone who has some ideas.....

---Get an HDMI DA....Feed the through to the Projector.....Give a fake-shake to a Digital to Analog converter....Scale....Out to the touch screen...

---Get a HDMI DA.....Buy another monitor....Use that for preview of 1080P.....

---FIND A PLAYER THAT OUTPUTS BOTH FORMATS AT THE SAME TIME....

Let me know if anyone has thoughts on this subject.......I would really appreciate any input on finding the cheapest solution.....

---

ctreesh

11-14-07, 09:36 PM

Q1 : does the analog out of this player (5.1) feature the new hd-aduio codecs or is the built-in decoder only support standard dts and dd 5.1 at the normal bit-rates?

I know when I pick pcm 5.1, I still get 5.1 analog audio out, and it sounds great, but Im not sure if Im really getting lossless audio from this player?

Q2: Dose any audio out work over its HDMI ports? And if so which ones?

Q3: Whats the best quality way to do a delay-line on 6 ch audio from this player so that the analog audio matches my screen in good sync? 1080p/24 out-board scaled to 1080p/60 then fed to a RGBHV converter for CRT projector makes for one killer looking picture, but Im forced to use the fiber/coax audio outs and use the scaler to do audio delay....this limits me to normal DTS/DD5.1.

vwkaferman

11-17-07, 11:21 PM

Another nuance I found in this same small theater mentioned above is you have to force it to 1080p. If it starts out in 1080p and that's all you ever play you'll have no problems. If you put in a regular format DVD, it'll go down to 480p. Now, go back to a 1080p disc and the LG only automatically goes up to 1080i. You have to access the menu and force it to 1080p.

This is per LG customer support, lady asked two "Trainers" and one Engineer. It might be for home but if you're considering installing this in a more upscale environment, might want to hold out for a different player.

Nice unit overall, great picture. Does load slow however, it that inherent with Blu-Ray/ HD-DVD?

James

A/Vspec

11-18-07, 08:09 AM

Rutgar

11-18-07, 10:12 AM

And one other problem... I get this movie camera logo (ICON) on the upper right hand side of the screen the just pops up there from time to time for a second or two. I get it a lot on Ratatouille and I noticed it on one or two other BR titles? Anyone else see this?

Yes. I have had this on both Ratatouille and Meet the Robinsons. I saw in another thread where someone else had this issue as well with a different brand player.

Marcus.

11-19-07, 06:09 AM

Yes. I have had this on both Ratatouille and Meet the Robinsons. I saw in another thread where someone else had this issue as well with a different brand player.
That sounds like it's an angle option.. It shows on the screen when a title supports that option. You may try watching another view of the title by pushing 'angle' button I guess..

A/Vspec

11-19-07, 07:46 PM

If it is angle (I will give it a try next time I see it) can it be turned off?

The Doc

11-19-07, 11:54 PM

If it is angle (I will give it a try next time I see it) can it be turned off?

I messed around with Ratatouille quite a bit trying to turn off the camera angle and have yet to figure out how to turn it off. I've also yet to figure out how to access the different angles, if that's what the little camera represents. I know if you hit the angle button when the camera comes on, it shows a number 1/3. If you hit the angle button without the camera it shows 1/1.

However, I did find out that the movie will not play with the Cine-Explore option (it freezes up and shuts off the machine). Everything else seems to work, though. The game that's included, though, is darn tough.

Harbottle

11-24-07, 03:31 PM

Hi All , This is my first post so I apologise if this question has been asked a thousand times already. I need help. I recently bought the LG BH100 Dual HD-DVD and Blue-ray player. I have upgraded to HI-DEF but have been experiencing really annoying problems. I hooked this machine up to a Hitachi Plasma 42" telly which had no HDMI connection so used component instead. Although the definition was great the colour was awful. There seems to be a green/blue caste in most scenes. I tried several different Blue-ray discs and experienced the same. As I was waiting for a new Panasonic Viera telly with HDMI I wasn't worried and assumed it was the older telly. With the new TV the problem is still the same, even on the HDMI connection. I even looked at old DVD of the HD films and they had much better colour. The HD colour is just so cold and green. Can anyone help me on here please? I would be most grateful. Am I being stupid Or have I just got a duff player? Regards, Steve

JeauxBleaux

11-25-07, 01:42 PM

1. The red drive of the player's electronics has failed and needs to be repaired. (not likely since you say standard DVDs play okay)

or

2. although you connected the HDMI cable, you are still playing out the component ports and the "red" component cable is loose at one end or the other. (likeliest scenario)

Essentially, you have lost the "red" drive output to your monitor. If it isn't the component cable, it is a faulty player.

Wish you luck...

A/Vspec

11-26-07, 06:28 PM

So is LG aware of the this "Camera Icon" issue and should we expect to see a new firmware update for it???

The Doc

11-27-07, 06:34 AM

So is LG aware of the this "Camera Icon" issue and should we expect to see a new firmware update for it???

I don't know yet whether they are aware of the issue. There are actually several issues with some of the newer discs - CineExplore will not work on Ratatouille (though the extras can be accessed via the main menu), the camera angle on Ratatouille and Meet the Robinsons (and possibly others as well). There are issues with Cars as well (apparently the game doesn't work).

The good news is at least the movies will play this time and are watchable, unlike with the Fox movies.

I would assume that LG will offer a firmware update, though I certainly don't expect one any earlier than late December, given how long it took them to get the Fox BD+ update out there.

Can't hurt to let them know, though. The more people who inform LG of the problem, the more likely LG is to put a higher priority on the problem. Given the issues, though, I suspect this will be an easier fix than the Fox BD+ issue.

knightl

11-27-07, 07:05 AM

Are there any HD films this unit cannot play at this time? I don't really care about all the menus as long as the picture and sound come through. I did notice that a very scratched dvd will stutter a bit. I guess any player would have this issue. My old deck wouldn't have been able to play this disk at all.
cheers,
Sam

after the november patch i am still seeing video/audio sync issues.
hd-dvd - i now pronounce you chuck and larry
blu-ray - mr. brooks

it seems to happen after an extended pause of the movie or if i stop
the movie.
in both cases, hitting ff and then play fixed the issue.

anyone else seeing this even after the lastest firmware?

Jack D

11-27-07, 10:31 AM

Reebs

12-03-07, 08:10 PM

Hi all, just bought the BH100 and loving it, but can anyone tell me how to make it output 1080i @ 50 hertz scan rate?

The machine when initialy powered up, gives a picture of 1080i to my Hitachi plasma via HDMI & at the same time to my video projector via the component leads at a frequency of 50 hertz (which is what UK mains power is set to), but as soon as I spin a disc of either HD type, the player switches to 1080i 60 Hertz as per the U.S standard.

The result being I get jerky movement on fast moving objects as both the Plasma & Video projector are set to the British frequency rate of 50 not 60Hz.

There doesn't seem to be any way of altering this (unlike my Helios upscaling DVD Player which can be changed).

Is there a hidden engineering menu for the LG? It's the only thing which mars my enjoyment of the fantastic HD pictures.

Bye the way, when I put in a UK region 2 PAL DVD, the unit remains at 50Hz, whilst upscaling the SD image to 1080i

Any answers gratefully welcomed.

cinema mad

12-03-07, 09:03 PM

The problem is that when playing HD-DVD or BLU-RAY the BH100 will only display them at 1080i@60hz or 24p if your display can except it.There are no such BLU-RAY or HD-DVD movies that outputs at 50hz its only recorded at 24p, 25p is not in HDM spec so 50hz pal play back is not possible with any HD player when playing HDM. Your display must be able to except 60hz ntsc or 24p if not you cannot display the image correctly....

The Doc

12-05-07, 08:10 PM

knightl

12-07-07, 07:45 AM

Kurtis Bahr

12-07-07, 03:33 PM

Just for everyone's information: I bought Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World's End yesterday. Tried it today and much as I expected, the movie would not play at all. The previews work, the movie attempts to load and then "nothing".

The only real question here is this: Will LG take another month to get a fix for this problem like they did with the Fox BD+ issue? All I can really say is "Here we go again..."

Here's what I did to get mine working. When the previews start press Disc Menu. I usually got a menu that gave me choice of language. Picked English and then I got a screen that said Play or Top Menu. I toggled between the selections and then selected Play and it worked. The second time I had to hit Disc Menu again and select play from that menu. But it did work.

If I just pressed the skip to next chapter button it always hung and would never play.

It's a work around but not right. LG needs to fix this.

Kurtis

Kurtis Bahr

12-07-07, 03:36 PM

Still waiting for someone to let me know if their copy of "A Tribute to James Taylor" has dropouts in the left channel audio. I'm using the latest firmware.

Kurtis

Kurtis Bahr

12-07-07, 04:12 PM

I just wrote LG and they respended that a possible copy guard change occurred with Pirates of the Carribean At Worlds End. They are working on a solution.

In my opinion the thing that will kill HiDef DVD's are the movie companies. With DVD players it was normally all disc played in home players but PC SW players always needed updates. Now the HiDef players are specialized PC's and always need the updates. People that want to copy it will find a way, the rest of us suffer.

Kurtis

cinema mad

12-07-07, 07:38 PM

You will only need these annoying firmware upgrades for BLU-RAY copy protection because the copy encription key can be changed when breached such as the case with DISNEY MOVIES who implement this new copy protection technology, HD-DVD on the other hand has not implemented this as yet so you will not have this problem with HD-DVD....

The Doc

12-08-07, 05:37 AM

Here's what I did to get mine working. When the previews start press Disc Menu. I usually got a menu that gave me choice of language. Picked English and then I got a screen that said Play or Top Menu. I toggled between the selections and then selected Play and it worked. The second time I had to hit Disc Menu again and select play from that menu. But it did work.

If I just pressed the skip to next chapter button it always hung and would never play.

It's a work around but not right. LG needs to fix this.

Kurtis

That trick also worked for me as well, the movie then played without a problem. Here's hoping this constant firmware updating comes to an end sometime soon, it's getting real old. If HDM really hopes to take off, it needs to work just like DVD, pop it in and it plays.

oscar_in_fw

12-08-07, 08:28 PM

I just got my firmware upgrade from the LG. Woo hoo !..... [sarcasm] Only two weeks after I borrowed an upgrade disk from a friend and had already performed the firmware update. It came in a DVD case, but the disk wasn't secured to the spindles and it was shaking around in the case. I stuck it anyway to see what would happen, the LG wouldn't accept the disk (disk error message) and spit it back out.

I'd have been seriously pissed off if I had been anxiously awaiting that disk. Would it still be worth the effort to let LG know they screwed up ?

manpreet

12-08-07, 11:57 PM

BH100 is not straming more then 1080i to my FullHD TV whihc is a Sony KDS-60A2000

I updated the firmware with the latest November 2007 update and still issue is still there. When ever I try 1080p it says format not supported. I am using HDMI cable and it worked at 1080p with my Playstation3.

What should I do?

csundbom

12-09-07, 12:45 AM

The Sony KDS-60A2000 does not accept 1080p/24, only 1080p/60. The LG does 1080p/24 only.

pizzachef

12-09-07, 11:34 PM

How long did it take to download Bh100 firmware. If this is a 2-4GB iso then I could be downloading all week. The server will only feed me the file at about 48Kb/sec. Anyone else have this experience?

pizzachef

12-09-07, 11:50 PM

OK, the DL completed. The BH100 iso is about 150MB. Took about an hour to DL

Reebs

12-11-07, 05:17 AM

Will the LG BH100 player ever be able to play the iHD menus found on HD-DVDs with a software upgrade, or is the hardware on this machine not capable of the upgrade?

I notice that the new LG BH200 will be totally HD-DVD menu compliant, so perhaps LG have put all their efforts in to the new design only.

Anyone know?

clinthall

12-11-07, 08:12 AM

pizzachef

12-11-07, 12:02 PM

I just did the firmware update. What I did was download an iso file form their web site of about 150MB (took forever to download, their server is really slow). Then I used a DVD burning software to burn the iso onto a dvd. Then you put the dvd in the player. A menu screen comes up that says your current firmware is version so and so and this update is version so and so, hit play to update firmware. The disk spins for several minutes, and boom, the firmware is updated. Pretty easy.

HOWEVER, the firmware is still not perfect. Before the update, I could not even run the new Pirates of the Carribean movie. Now I can sort of navigate the menu, but it is still buggy and the screens are corrupted, but I can at least get to a screen where the movie plays.

Kurtis Bahr

12-11-07, 09:35 PM

I would like to know the exact same thing too! I purchased one from Circuit last Saturday and I have not even cracked the box open yet! if a firmware upgrade will not fix this issue then it is back to CC for a refund!!!!!!

Can someone please tell me how to upgrade firmware on a DVD player?

Also am I better off just getting a HD A3 and a PS3?

Anyone know how much the Samsung dual format DVD player costs?

People asked this early on and LG did not plan HDi for the BH100. Don't think we'll ever see it. I just want to play the movie so it doesn't matter to me.

If you don't need HDi the BH100 is fine. If you want HDi and all the on-line interactive stuff wait for the BH200.

houndpr

12-12-07, 11:12 AM

I just got the new Pirates yesterday and the same problem. Does not play on my
BH100. But it does play on my Panasonic BD30.

houndpr

12-12-07, 12:42 PM

I called LG tech support and they told me that there is a new firmware update
just came out in December. I got the November update in the mail from them.
They told me the update online was the new update, but I downloaded that one
and installed it and the new Pirates still did not play on my BH100.

Kurtis Bahr

12-12-07, 04:27 PM

clinthall

12-13-07, 08:34 AM

Kurtis Bahr

12-13-07, 06:44 PM

Does The Firmware Upgrade For Thye Bh100 Allow For Full Access To The Hd-dvd Features?

If So, Then I Will Go And Get It Back From Cc And Do The Upgrade, Otherwise I Will Just Hold Out For The Sammy Player.

The BH100 does not do iHD features. Have never seen LG plans to incorpoate it. The BH200 has it.

Personally I have a lot of DVD+R's I've used for personal movie storage. The Samsung units "DO NOT" play DVD+R/RW. The BH100 and BH200 "DO" play DVD+/-R and +/-RW. So it's LG for me.

reedrothchild299

12-13-07, 11:57 PM

Strange I just watched Pirates 3 no problems.:confused:

I just got the new Pirates yesterday and the same problem. Does not play on my
BH100. But it does play on my Panasonic BD30.

Kurtis Bahr

12-14-07, 05:11 PM

Strange I just watched Pirates 3 no problems.:confused:

The issue with Pirates 3 is if you let it go through the previews and into the movie. If you press Disc Menu to skip the previews it does play fine. Mine will lock if you let the last preview end and let the player go to the movie menu startup. Press DISC Menu before before the last preview ends and I can play the movie.

Maybe the rental Blu-Rays are different than the purchased ones but I cannot believe that.

oscar_in_fw

12-14-07, 11:22 PM

The issue with Pirates 3 is if you let it go through the previews and into the movie. If you press Disc Menu to skip the previews it does play fine. Mine will lock if you let the last preview end and let the player go to the movie menu startup. Press DISC Menu before before the last preview ends and I can play the movie.

Maybe the rental Blu-Rays are different than the purchased ones but I cannot believe that.

That's still quite an annoyance, even if I typically fast-forward through the previews. That lock-up problem shouldn't be happening at all; who's knows who might actually watch the previews all the way through ?

I'm actually wondering how long LG will continue to support firmware fixes for the BH-100. If Fox continues to "experiment" with BD+ (or BD-J), will LG continue to "cooperate" with potentially never-ending need for firmware updates for an out-of-production product ?

Kurtis Bahr

12-14-07, 11:38 PM

That's still quite an annoyance, even if I typically fast-forward through the previews. That lock-up problem shouldn't be happening at all; who's knows who might actually watch the previews all the way through ?

I'm actually wondering how long LG will continue to support firmware fixes for the BH-100. If Fox continues to "experiment" with BD+ (or BD-J), will LG continue to "cooperate" with potentially never-ending need for firmware updates for an out-of-production product ?

This is also my concern. But it will be true every year as new models come out. Do we have to throw away the old model and buy new due to the ever changing copyguard? Continual updates to improve player I can accept. Updates to deal with copyguard changes is annoying and produces anger.

This will be the death of any HD disc format. DVD's don't have this issue anymore. Not everyone has internet to update their players. The average consumer will just stay with DVD.

The Doc

12-15-07, 07:10 AM

This is also my concern. But it will be true every year as new models come out. Do we have to throw away the old model and buy new due to the ever changing copyguard? Continual updates to improve player I can accept. Updates to deal with copyguard changes is annoying and produces anger.

This will be the death of any HD disc format. DVD's don't have this issue anymore. Not everyone has internet to update their players. The average consumer will just stay with DVD.

This has to be a concern for everyone who's bought into Blu-Ray, including those of us who bought the BH-100. I know I can't afford to continually buy newer models every year (at least at current prices). Even when prices inevitably come down, do you think Joe Six Pack is going to want to buy a new player every year to deal with copyguard changes. Chances are he throws in the towel, and sticks with DVD, where you can buy a player and it will work for years to come.

That being said, if LG (or any other CE manufacturer) drops support of their older models, word of mouth will get around and their newer models might sit unsold. LG is kind of stuck, stop updating the BH100 and the current owners will steer potential customers of the BH200 to a different brand. But LG isn't making any money off of these firmware updates, it's an expense, one I'm sure that they'd be glad to be rid of.

Copyguard protections changes need to work (or recognize) older players, without the constant need for firmware updates.

cinema mad

12-15-07, 10:21 AM

The Doc

12-16-07, 08:38 AM

Let's be clear on this, The problem is with BLU-RAY only!!! and studios like Walt Disney that support this ever evolving 128 bit incription technology meaning that the BLU-RAY players firmware(incription Key) must be updated continually to be able to view the new release "Disney" blu-ray. HD-DVD on the other hand has not implemented this form of incription thus HD-DVD is not affected by this ever evolving incription technology so HD-DVD players do'nt need to have there firmware
constantly updated to be able to play the new release movie....

So basically we are at the mercy of LG and the studios, who get to decide exactly when they will "brick" our players? LG stops updating the Bh100, and we'll be unable to pick up any new movies, and have them work? Boy, that's really going to sell people on Blu-Ray.

If constant firmware updates were going to be required, then the BDA should have been the one who wrote the software and provided the updates, a la the Microsoft Windows model. I don't visit the Dell, Sony, Compaq, etc. website for OS updates, I visit Microsoft. Can you just imagine what it would be like if I did have to visit the hardware manufacturer for OS updates? Oh, that's right, I don't have to, just buy a Blu-Ray player and watch the CE's try to keep up with the studios constantly changing the copyguard.

At some point, the CE's are going to say enough is enough and drop their support of their older models, LG included.

Consumers aren't going to put up with buying a new player every year to deal with copyguard updates. They'll stick with DVD, where that problem doesn't exist. The studios are shooting themselves in the foot if they continue with the constant copyguard changes that require firmware updates.

SpenceJT

12-16-07, 09:02 AM

The BH100 does not do iHD features. Have never seen LG plans to incorpoate it. The BH200 has it.

Personally I have a lot of DVD+R's I've used for personal movie storage. The Samsung units "DO NOT" play DVD+R/RW. The BH100 and BH200 "DO" play DVD+/-R and +/-RW. So it's LG for me.

I don't know about the LG product, and I don't yet own the Samsung 5K combo player, but there has been confirmed playback of DVD+R in the Samsung BD-UP5000 Owner's thread here; http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=12495848#post12495848

This is one reason (the other being multi-channel audio output) I'm leaning toward purchasing Samsung's product.

Cheers,
Spence

echudoba

12-18-07, 07:11 PM

Has anyone had success with 24fps and the Pioneer Kuro's? AND Is there a way to enable or disable 24fps in the setup menus?

I am having issues with 24fps on a BH200 and want to know how or if it works with a BH100.

Kurtis Bahr

12-19-07, 05:45 PM

echudoba

12-20-07, 10:34 AM

I thought I heard the Firmware update for 24fps on the BH200 was coming out in January. You need to go to the BH200 owners group and ask about this.

The obly 1080p the BH100 outputs is 24fps and yes I can get it with my PRO-950. You do have to have the menu in the Kuro set to select the 24fps mode.

Kurtis

Thanks Kurtis, I came on a fact finding mission from the owners thread. I do have a BH200 and am having trouble convincing LG we have an issue. LG says 24fps is supported now.

On your Kuro how do you enable 24p? I just go into advance cinema and select advance. But mine is grayed out which says I am getting 1080p60.

Ed

Kurtis Bahr

12-20-07, 07:16 PM

Thanks Kurtis, I came on a fact finding mission from the owners thread. I do have a BH200 and am having trouble convincing LG we have an issue. LG says 24fps is supported now.

On your Kuro how do you enable 24p? I just go into advance cinema and select advance. But mine is grayed out which says I am getting 1080p60.

Ed

I do run my PRO-950 in "PURE" mode. What I must say is that the BH100 comes up in 1080i when powered on and the Pioneer on. I hit the remotes resolution button for the BH100 to switch to 1080p before inserting a DISC. Then it works fine. Try the switching to 1080p on the BH100 before inserting a disc.

lexiconthx

12-21-07, 10:24 PM

I did the most recient update to my bh100 and after the update my player goes from play to pause then back to play then pause. It plays like a frame or two at a time. I called lg and they are going to send me a update disc. Has anyone else had this issue? I have burned two different dvd's on two different computers and two seperate downloads of the iso file.

Kurtis Bahr

12-22-07, 01:03 PM

knightl

12-27-07, 08:54 AM

has anyone applied the 071211a firmware upgrade for the bh100?
i looked twice, it is for the bh100.
is this the fix for the latest pirates?

lexiconthx

12-28-07, 10:05 PM

has anyone applied the 071211a firmware upgrade for the bh100?
i looked twice, it is for the bh100.
is this the fix for the latest pirates?

installed it on mine and still has the pause play issue. I have a feeling I'm going to have to send it in for service.

Kurtis Bahr

12-29-07, 01:40 AM

has anyone applied the 071211a firmware upgrade for the bh100?
i looked twice, it is for the bh100.
is this the fix for the latest pirates?

Well; I loaded this onto one of my two and when playing POTC 3 now sometimes when I press DISC MENU to skip the previews it works like it should and other times the it locks and then powers off. If I jump forward using next chapter it works fine. Also if I press DISC MENU while it is playing it is intermittent whether it locks and powers off or goes to the menu.

knightl

12-29-07, 12:18 PM

installed it on mine and still has the pause play issue. I have a feeling I'm going to have to send it in for service.

sorry, i haven't been reading this forum much since i applied the "big" november patch.
what pause/play issue are you experiencing?

perfectdark

12-29-07, 01:12 PM

wow, i was thinking of picking this bh100 up cheap, but maybe not worth it

Kurtis Bahr

12-29-07, 01:28 PM

wow, i was thinking of picking this bh100 up cheap, but maybe not worth it

If you don't mind this player not having iHD functions this units is better at this time playing all Blu-Ray and HD DVD's. The Samsung and BH200 firmware is behind the BH100. The BH100 just doesn't have iHD or any of the newer on-line connectivity features.

lexiconthx

12-29-07, 10:04 PM

sorry, i haven't been reading this forum much since i applied the "big" november patch.
what pause/play issue are you experiencing?

After applying the firmware before the last update my player now goes from play to pause when I start a movie. Doesn't matter if it is a dvd, hd dvd or blue ray disc. The player goes from play to pause back to play almost frame by frame. I tried to apply the latest firmware hoping this would resolve the issue but I have a feeling I'm going to have to take the player in. Also have a Toshiba A1 and never had an issue with firmware updates. This is the first time I have tried to upgrade my BH100 however.

The Doc

12-30-07, 01:11 AM

has anyone applied the 071211a firmware upgrade for the bh100?
i looked twice, it is for the bh100.
is this the fix for the latest pirates?

It seems to have fixed Pirates, since the movie started up from the main menu as it should. Didn't watch the entire movie yet, so I don't know if any problems will crop during the film.

I can confirm that the new firmware also fixed these discs as well:

Ratatouille - angle icon fixed
Cars - game now works
Live Free or Die Hard - don't know if this one had problems or not, but it played perfectly fine with the new firmware

Have yet to check Meet the Robinsons but since it was the same angle icon issue that Ratatouille was dealing with, I would assume this is fixed as well.

Overall, a superior piece of firmware from LG, my hats off to 'em as they seemed to have fixed the problems that persisted after the November update. They've certainly made one of their customers very happy with this update.

tripletdad

12-30-07, 05:39 PM

Hi all,

I just picked up a new HD100 that our local hi-fi shop was clearing out at $500. (It's Tune Street in Great Barrington, MA, and they have one unit left at that price if anyone is interested).

I had been sitting out the hi-def DVD war, but couldn't pass up what seemed like a too-good-to-be-true price on this player.

Two quick questions:
I went to http://us.lgservice.com/index_b2c.jsp and see two different firmware upgrades:
disc_update_071211a_kernel_0203a.zip and disc_update_071101a_kernel_0203a.zip.

Question 1: Do I install BOTH of these?
Question 2: Are these the most up-to-date firmwares available right now?

cinema mad

12-30-07, 10:03 PM

tripletdad

12-30-07, 11:20 PM

Question 1: NO,The 071211a_kernel is the most up to date firmware and the only one you need to load into your BH100, the 0203a.zip is just the disk update instructions. The easiest way to tell what the latest firmware is,is by realising that the firmware number's mean the date of issue IE:firmware version 071211a means 11 day,12 month,07....

Thanks for the quick reply.

So I assume that 071211a includes any improvements that were included in the 071101a.

Does this mean that 071101a is just offered online as an option for people who (for one reason or another) do not want to apply the very latest firmware (071211a)?

tripletdad

12-30-07, 11:25 PM

I've been reading through this thread and have seen many suggestions for the best way to burn firmware update DVD Roms using a Windows PC. I just remembered that my PC doesn't have a DVD burner. My iMac, however, does have a DVD burner.

Can anyone offer simple instructions for creating a firmware update disc using a Mac?

cinema mad

12-30-07, 11:46 PM

Thanks for the quick reply.

So I assume that 071211a includes any improvements that were included in the 071101a.

Does this mean that 071101a is just offered online as an option for people who (for one reason or another) do not want to apply the very latest firmware (071211a)?All the updates in all previous firmware revisions are included in the latest firmware version. As far as making the update DVD disk I have A windows PC and use nero7 to burn the (firmware) as an iso file to the DVD. IF you look further back in this thred(or forum you will find all the info on what people with MAC based pc's were doing to burn the (firmware) iso to dvd. NOTE that the BH100 FIRMWARE MUST BE BURNT AS AN "ISO" FILE or the BH100 will not recognise the firmware upgrade disk....

tripletdad

12-31-07, 09:36 AM

All the updates in all previous firmware revisions are included in the latest firmware version. As far as making the update DVD disk I have A windows PC and use nero7 to burn the (firmware) as an iso file to the DVD. IF you look further back in this thred(or forum you will find all the info on what people with MAC based pc's were doing to burn the (firmware) iso to dvd. NOTE that the BH100 FIRMWARE MUST BE BURNT AS AN "ISO" FILE or the BH100 will not recognise the firmware upgrade disk....

Thanks, Cinema Mad. I read through a lot of this forum, but not all 21 pages. I'll do a search and find the Mac info.

8IronBob

12-31-07, 12:48 PM

Pfft... Yeah, I'm still surprised that LG doesn't price accordingly, since two dedicated players cost far less than one of these, like almost half the price. I'm utterly disappointed in the fact that it won't take full advantage of the features of either format. Here I was looking it over, it's impressive that it's one that can play both formats, but even so, it's still far overpriced for what features it has, or doesn't have. I tried it out for a week or two, then just RMA'd it for two dedicated players in both formats, and seem far happier about it.

tripletdad

01-01-08, 06:15 PM

Thanks, Cinema Mad. I read through a lot of this forum, but not all 21 pages. I'll do a search and find the Mac info.

I searched the forum, but did not find any specific information regarding how to create the disc on a Mac.

Can anyone point me to "Mac specific" information? Thanks!

Spike_9876

01-02-08, 10:47 AM

Hi,

I'm new to this forum...

CompUSA is closing shop and they had BH100 on sale. I currently had XBOX360 accessory for HD DVD, but thought it would be better having a dual player...

I have noticed a couple of things with BH100 player and wanted to check if my issues are normal or not.

My current setup... I have HDMI cable going from dvd player to my TV and coaxial cable going from dvd player to AV receiver.

1. Intially when setting up player... I went to the audio setting of player and was attempting to test the 5.1. When I ran the test, I could only see 2 channels ( I tested using optical, coaxial & HDMI cables), I called LG and got a representative that was basically reading the manual and offered to send it in for service. It wasn't until i inserted a movie in that I was able to see 5.1 in my receiver. I still don't understand why in the dvd player was not able to get 5.1 channels.... but as long as I'm able to get 5.1 while watching movies then I'm fine.

2. I'm unable to get 5.1 when selecting TrueHD in audio setup for movie. I have a 1 year old AV receiver that has an HDMI input. I figure that it's an old AV receiver and maybe it doesn't support TrueHD. Yesterday, I got Spiderman and available audio options were TrueHD, PCM 5.1 & other languages with 5.1. I was unable to get 5.1 from TrueHD & PCM 5.1.... but when selecting other languages, I was able to get 5.1. Using my old XBOX360 HD DVD player, I was never able to get TrueHD either but movies also came with Dolby Digital 5.1 which I was able to get 5.1 channels. I'm starting to consider buying a new high end AV receiver that supports TrueHD. Using BH100, would I be able to get TrueHD from a high end AV receiver ? In order to get TrueHD... Do I need to use an HDMI cable or can it be achieved from a optical/coaxial cable ?

3. My remote seems unresponsive sometimes. There is an "ENTER" button that some times when pressed, stays on for a period of about 2 or more minutes. Also, some times remote is not responsive... If I hit the "ENTER" button, it does not light up... If you leave it for a while... then hit the "ENTER" button... it lights up.... Strange. Any one experience this ?

4. I'm unable to access audio setup while movie is playing... I'm only able to access audio setup before movie starts... maybe this is a feature that is available with HD DVD's and possibly the newer model BH200 ?

I know there is a firmware available (071211a) but I'm not sure if this addresses any of my concerns.

Sorry for this post being so long... and thanks in advance for any feed back.

knightl

01-02-08, 03:53 PM

It seems to have fixed Pirates, since the movie started up from the main menu as it should. Didn't watch the entire movie yet, so I don't know if any problems will crop during the film.

I can confirm that the new firmware also fixed these discs as well:

Ratatouille - angle icon fixed
Cars - game now works
Live Free or Die Hard - don't know if this one had problems or not, but it played perfectly fine with the new firmware

Have yet to check Meet the Robinsons but since it was the same angle icon issue that Ratatouille was dealing with, I would assume this is fixed as well.

Overall, a superior piece of firmware from LG, my hats off to 'em as they seemed to have fixed the problems that persisted after the November update. They've certainly made one of their customers very happy with this update.

i have since applied the 071211a patch. watched the latest harry potter on blu-ray. can't seem to get the latest pirates from netflix.
today i had a problem with the movie, war, with jet li. i get a disk error when the bh100 tries to read the disk. has anyone watched war successfully?
i am hoping against hope it is really a bad disk...

knightl

01-02-08, 04:03 PM

i have since applied the 071211a patch. watched the latest harry potter on blu-ray. can't seem to get the latest pirates from netflix.
today i had a problem with the movie, war, with jet li. i get a disk error when the bh100 tries to read the disk. has anyone watched war successfully?
i am hoping against hope it is really a bad disk...

i may have answered my own question. i see lionsgate made war their
first profile 1.1 move.
sigh.
all i want to do is watch high def movies....

Reebs

01-02-08, 08:10 PM

Is The BH100 Profile 1.1 compliant?, if not can it be made so just by a firmware mod or is it more complicated than that?

I for one would like to be able to have picture in picture functionality.

knightl

01-03-08, 09:59 AM

i may have answered my own question. i see lionsgate made war their
first profile 1.1 move.
sigh.
all i want to do is watch high def movies....

sounds like 3:10 to yuma is out as well....

pacpisces

01-04-08, 02:19 AM

I'm not able to play 'The Condemned' and the UK hd-dvd 'Jimi Hendrix:Live at Montreaux'. It just ejects the movie with an exclamation point.

Spike,
You can only listen to TrueHD on two channels through digital.

My remote has been acting up lately too. (1st time since March 07') Sometimes when going through the menus of blu-rays, I would hit down/up/rt/lt on the directional to go to a different part of the menu and it wouldn't go another step until the light on the remote turns off. I changed the batteries and it helped it seemed, but it is still doing it irregularly.

knightl

01-04-08, 07:36 AM

sounds like 3:10 to yuma is out as well....

so i guess i am wrong in my assumption about the bh100 (profile 1.0) not playing profile 1.1 movies. the 1.0 players should read the 1.1 disks, just not support any 1.1 features. has anyone viewed the blu-ray version of "war" yet?

i emailed the lg tech support, they replied saying the 071211a patch should
fix any issues with profile 1.1 disks. i already had that firmware installed.

Spike_9876

01-04-08, 07:55 AM

Spike,
You can only listen to TrueHD on two channels through digital.

So I suppose you are saying that in order to get TrueHD, you need to use an HDMI cable ?

I currently own a XBOX360 with an HD DVD add on. When watching HD DVD movies, I could never get 5 channels from my AV receiver I always selected DD 5.1 in order for me to get 5 channels from my AV receiver and I thought either my AV receiver did not handle TrueHD or I needed to connect an HDMI cable to get TrueHD.

This is very odd... First movie I played with BH100 was Blu Ray movie Spider Man 3. Like I mentioned previously, my AV receiver only indicated 2 channels when I selected TrueHD and PCM 5.1. When I selected other languages, my AV receiver indicated 5 channels.

Yesterday, I rechecked setting player settings. I currently have audio setting of SPDIF to Bitstream.

I replayed Spiderman 3 and now my AV receiver indicates 5 channels when selecting TrueHD. I currently have HDMI cable going from BH100 to TV and coaxial cable going from BH100 to AV receiver. My AV receiver does have 1 HDMI input/output but I'm not using this at this time. I checked that I was getting sound from rear speakers like 5 times.... also my AV receiver also indicated 5 channels... so I'm a bit confused... I'm gonna re-test it when I get home.

I was seriously thinking about upgrading my AV receiver... I simply cannot watch movies if I'm only getting 2 channels from my AV receiver. It just sounds amazing when you get 5 channels from AV receiver. I'm currently on the fence about buying a new AV receiver... I readily admit that I have no idea what is better in terms of audio when it comes to these settings: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, TrueHD, DTS & DTS HD. Can anyone shed some light on these settings ? It is obvious from the names that DD Plus is better than DD... & DTS HD is better than DTS. But which is better... DD Plus, TrueHD or DTS HD ?

I was also complaing not being able to change audio settings while movie was in progress... Looks like I was hitting the wrong button on the remote control... There is an "Audio" button on the remote control and when hitting this button, I'm able to select other audio selections. I must say that comparing to my HD DVD, I much preferr HD DVD when it comes to menu selections and the way it displays it on the TV screen.

lexiconthx

01-05-08, 12:30 AM

Pause Play issue finally figured out. LG must have made changes probably for copy protection to the latest firmware. I only have this issue when running through HDMI (Which I have to convert to a dvi input for my tv). Playback works fine over component video. Sense the set doesn't support 1080P this will work for now. What a pain though. Anyway I wanted to post this solution in case anyone else comes up with this issue.

knightl

01-05-08, 05:05 PM

so i guess i am wrong in my assumption about the bh100 (profile 1.0) not playing profile 1.1 movies. the 1.0 players should read the 1.1 disks, just not support any 1.1 features. has anyone viewed the blu-ray version of "war" yet?

i emailed the lg tech support, they replied saying the 071211a patch should
fix any issues with profile 1.1 disks. i already had that firmware installed.

my bad, i spoke to soon. a second copy of "war" seems to play fine.
i didn't watch the movie but got to the start. first disk must have been bad.

The Doc

01-05-08, 05:12 PM

my bad, i spoke to soon. a second copy of "war" seems to play fine.
i didn't watch the movie but got to the start. first disk must have been bad.

Thanks goodness! Was planning on picking up "War" this weekend (big Statham fan, love the Transporter films), so I'm glad it's working. Hate to have to wait for yet another firmware update...

pacpisces

01-09-08, 02:32 AM

I only have the second to the last firmware(November) update installed because LG decided not to send out discs anymore. Don't know anyone with a dvd burner(even kinkos) and found out today that Sunshine(fox) won't play.

Jack D

01-09-08, 04:45 PM

Just a bit more info for the group. I just got the BR "Sunshine" yesterday. I had not installed the 071211 FW. The movie loaded fine but then I got to the main screen and could not see the menu. I installed FW 071211 and everything worked fine. What I had been seeing was the background clips from the movie but the menus that should have been along the bottom of the screen just below the movie clips were missing. Anyway, another new BR disc for which the latest FW appears to be required.

jabtyler

01-12-08, 12:10 AM

I just got my player and I know I need a firmware update, because I cant watch transformers hddvd, but I cant find it. I have looked on the LG web site but when I try to download the zip file it says Im not coming from inside the LG website. I have been trying to call LG but I sit on hold for a while then someone comes on and says they are having technical diffs and to call back later. does anyone know where else to get the update?

SamEdwards

01-12-08, 03:07 AM

Firmware updating instructions:
go to
http://us.lgservice.com/index_b2c.jsp
click button:
DEVICE DRIVER
Top pull down menu:
DVD&VIDEO&SET TOP
Second pull down menu:
Windows 2000 (or whatever)
fill in the 'Subject' box with 'BH100'
Click 'Search' (don't just type 'enter'
On the next page click on 'disc_update_071211a_kernel_0203a.zip'
Download should begin
Uncompress the file
burn a dvd-r
Sick the DVD in your player and push play
Follow the onscreen instructions.
Good luck!

A few notes. I use an intel mac but I burn the disk in (bootcamp) windows because apple's burn function doesn't seem to like LG's iso files. I found a free DVD burning package for windows that seems to do the job fine.
HTH
Sam

Bud-man

01-14-08, 10:29 AM

does the BH100 or 200 play PAL DVD's?, and or Xvid support like LG's SD players?

jabtyler

01-15-08, 03:07 AM

Firmware updating instructions:

click button:
DEVICE DRIVER
Top pull down menu:
DVD&VIDEO&SET TOP
Second pull down menu:
Windows 2000 (or whatever)
fill in the 'Subject' box with 'BH100'
Click 'Search' (don't just type 'enter'
On the next page click on 'disc_update_071211a_kernel_0203a.zip'
Download should begin
Uncompress the file
burn a dvd-r
Sick the DVD in your player and push play
Follow the onscreen instructions.
Good luck!

A few notes. I use an intel mac but I burn the disk in (bootcamp) windows because apple's burn function doesn't seem to like LG's iso files. I found a free DVD burning package for windows that seems to do the job fine.
HTH
Sam

I tried that and it said "not authorized. your request did not come from the LG sites." then it sends me back to where I was any other suggestions?

mikeprindle

01-16-08, 09:45 PM

I tried that and it said "not authorized. your request did not come from the LG sites." then it sends me back to where I was any other suggestions?

I saw this once when I tried to download from the lge.com website. Make sure you use the http://us.lgservice.com link to get to the updates.

mikeprindle

01-17-08, 08:16 PM

New firmware on us.lgservice.com

#.It was improvement of performance;
When you play a specific disc of BD-J, it can't play main title with freeze.

#. Firmware Version : 080109a

Jack D

01-17-08, 11:20 PM

They should really get someone who knows how to write English. The description on the web site of what the new FW fixes is pretty bad. I thoguht the last version was a fix fpr BR Java discs. This only fixes some glitch in the titles? If so, it doesn't seem like a big deal. Or does it do more?

Jascias

01-20-08, 12:05 PM

Personally I have a lot of DVD+R's I've used for personal movie storage. The Samsung units "DO NOT" play DVD+R/RW. The BH100 and BH200 "DO" play DVD+/-R and +/-RW. So it's LG for me.

Yes they do. The bd-up5000, and my brothers bd-p1400 plays every DVD+R disc I have thrown at it, burned or otherwise. I have no idea why the samsung site & manual is incorrect.

Kurtis Bahr

01-20-08, 03:19 PM

The previous firmware had issues with my Pioneer PRO-950. When using the 1080p output the player would randomly freeze when you pressed the "Disc Menu" button while playing POTC3: At Worlds End. At any other resolution (480p, 1080i, 720p) is worked fine.

The new Firmware corrected this problem, POTC3 now has no issues.

Do not have any other disc with issues

SamEdwards

01-22-08, 08:53 PM

New firmware on us.lgservice.com

#.It was improvement of performance;
When you play a specific disc of BD-J, it can't play main title with freeze.

#. Firmware Version : 080109a

I don't see that version. Do you think they pulled it?
thanks,
Sam

Jack D

01-22-08, 09:22 PM

I don't see that version. Do you think they pulled it?
thanks,
Sam

I just checked and it's still there. us.lgservice.com. Then choose DVD&Video&set top for the product and type in bh100 for the subject. It's at the top of the list.

reedrothchild299

01-23-08, 12:44 PM

Has anyone made a firmware disc using Windows Vista 64? I have tried every program I could find but no luck.

Jack D

01-24-08, 04:43 PM

Has anyone made a firmware disc using Windows Vista 64? I have tried every program I could find but no luck.

No DVDecrypter for Vista 64? Works on Vista 32.

nashou66

01-27-08, 03:12 PM

Has any one using a crt projector notice that now after the update there a jaggies on some edges? I use a lumagen hdq and a marquee 8500 with moome hdmi card., i was thinking of going back one version to test it. I might do that tonight if its possible to go back versions.

Athanasios

jabtyler

01-27-08, 06:33 PM

can someone explain how to download the new firmware. I have gone to us.lgsupport.com and went to the download area and when I click on the zip file it says I am not coming from inside the lg sites. if I right click it says right clicking is not allowed. where else can I get the firmware, and am I the only one having this problem?

Johnla

01-28-08, 12:06 AM

I had no problem downloading it just now, it must be something with your internet browser that is causing your problem.

nieldm

01-30-08, 12:26 PM

I am having exactly the same problem. Did you find out why this is happening?

Marc

Reebs

02-01-08, 07:07 AM

The downloads work for me o.k using IE7 on Windows XP.

But has anyone else noticed on their BH100's that on all firmware updates from 071101a onward, the Film company's animated logo graphic no longer appears in-vision when you first insert an HD-DVD disc, all I get is the audio only, the picture stays on the standard blue LG player front page.

Then, as normal, proceeds to the players copyright notice and green ratings screen, as it should, before playing the film.

I am now on the latest firmware 080109a and it still does this.

As a quick test I re-loaded my original firmware version when shipped (070503a) and the problem went away....until I re-installed the later versions again.

It isn't a huge problem, and doesn't affect any Blu Ray Discs, but I do find it a little annoying non-the-less.

topsy05

02-02-08, 05:37 PM

I just got my BH100... Blu-ray disks and regular dvd's work fine but when I put in an HD-DVD the screen says, "disk error".

I was sent the new firmware update from LG and even after the update it still says the same thing. Any ideas???

Reebs

02-02-08, 05:52 PM

Have you tryed playing a selection of HD DVDs to make sure it's not just 1 duff disc at fault?

The machine should play them without any trouble at all, it may be you have a faulty unit.

If you just bought it, I'd be inclined to take it back and get a replacement.

topsy05

02-02-08, 06:26 PM

bagwell-05

02-07-08, 08:30 AM

try unplugging the unit for about 5-10 minutes then re-try HD-DVD.

please report results back here.

bagwell-05

02-11-08, 08:52 AM

newby owner here ---- is it mandatory or advised to get every update or should I just go with the latest 080901a and call it a done deal?????

jsa_sf

02-11-08, 09:07 AM

newby owner here ---- is it mandatory or advised to get every update or should I just go with the latest 080901a and call it a done deal?????

No, the firmware isn't cumulative. Just install the latest.

bagwell-05

02-11-08, 01:04 PM

No, the firmware isn't cumulative. Just install the latest.

thanks!!

Smoses

02-14-08, 05:16 PM

I have been using my player for a good 6 months and today I did another update to the 080109a version...it went great...turned off and I turned it back on. I put in casino royal and I get a "HDMI HDCP key authentication failed check cable replug" error...My cable was about 300 bucks and runs to my PT-AX100U Panasonic projector. I have never had an issue before. I checked the setting and I am at 1080p, 48hz audio, 5.1, pcm output for audio...etc....

Can anyone advise...it is flipping me out.

Thank ahead of time,
Steve SMO

Also are there any diff between the "Program update for BH100 series (World Wide)" and "Super Blu Player (BH100) Firmware Update for Newly Release BD-Java Discs" ????

bagwell-05

02-15-08, 07:02 AM

I have been using my player for a good 6 months and today I did another update to the 080109a version...it went great...turned off and I turned it back on. I put in casino royal and I get a "HDMI HDCP key authentication failed check cable replug" error...My cable was about 300 bucks and runs to my PT-AX100U Panasonic projector. I have never had an issue before. I checked the setting and I am at 1080p, 48hz audio, 5.1, pcm output for audio...etc....

Can anyone advise...it is flipping me out.

Thank ahead of time,
Steve SMO

Steve, have you tried unplugging the power cord for a few mins then re-booting? plz report back

Smoses

02-15-08, 12:38 PM

last night I was determined to make this work. Something in the new bh100 firmware is strange. The HDCP checking is where the issues lies. I unplugged my HDMI cable from the back of the DVD player. I turned both devices off. I turned on my projector first and let it show a blue screen.

I turned on my LG BH100 and let it boot...after it was ready, I plugged in the HDMI cable and it played planet earth perfectly with no HDMI HDCP Auth errrors. The DVD actually played great with no studder that I was getting before.

Today I went down and left the cable plugged in and turned on the projector first...then the DVD player once the proj was up. Up came the HDCP Authentication Failed error.

Maybe this will help narrow it down! Here is the picture of the error:
http://www.whiteenergyservices.com/hdcp.jpg

Thanks all,
Steve Smo

I also unplugged it for a bit to see if that would work.

Smoses

02-17-08, 06:04 PM

I also have a call into LG and they had to pass it onto their tech staff.

I played with it today...got it to play once...by unplugging the cable....NO DVD in it...then turn on.....plug in cable....then DVD....

Blahhhh

Smoses

02-20-08, 09:07 PM

Anyone ever have this issue or know about it?

Thanks
STeve

Buyman

02-22-08, 01:35 PM

Anyone ever have this issue or know about it?

Thanks
STeve

I got the same problem, and have no clue how to solve the problem.
If anyone has an idea - please let us know.... I´m slowly really sick of this !!! :mad:

nashou66

02-24-08, 03:14 PM

HDPC is very finicky and sometimes its not the fault of the player. Long runs of hdmi cable can also cause this or cheaper brand hdmi cables. I had a cheap no name brand at foirst and had to unplug it every time. bought a better mid priced cable and no problems. Mine is 18 foot cable. i hear that over 20 is where the probles really start to be more frequent.

Athanasios

Smoses

02-24-08, 08:05 PM

The only problem with that is I have been using this player for 5 months with no problems. Why would the new update cause it to have a problem with the cable...my cable is 30+ feet.

I hope there is just an issue with LG's firmware.

Steve

proteus69

02-26-08, 05:30 PM

I found the BH-100 as an open box for $299 at BestBuy (minus $100 in reward zone coupons, came out to $199)! I bought it since I knew HD-DVD lost the war and wanted to play my existing HD-DVDs as well as Blu-ray, but did not want a PS3. Plus, this was cheaper! So, everything works. But after reading forums here, I was wondering if anyone knew if LG was going to create a firmware update to get HDi features to work, since the BH-200 does?!?! Has anyone heard? Thank in advance!:)

Kurtis Bahr

02-27-08, 07:42 PM

Smoses

02-29-08, 10:34 AM

MRMOTA

02-29-08, 03:09 PM

csundbom

02-29-08, 06:08 PM

With the latest updates how solid is this player? I don't care for the HDi stuff. I remember when it came out that it would only do 1080i for hd dvd. With all the updates can it put out 1080p 24fps for both formats? Any issues with sound? This is an open box with no remote. How much should I buy it at? 150 to 250 sound right where I should consider biting? Thanks for your help
Sounds like a great deal (I paid $1200 for mine). You get a very capable Bluray player than does 1080/24p for film and 1080i for video (automatically switching!) and a HD-DVD player. I would go go for it.

SamEdwards

02-29-08, 07:05 PM

Has anybody successfully played 'We Own the Night' on the BH100? I rented it from Blockbuster Online and it recognizes the BluRay disk but then says 'disk error' and spits it back out.
thanks!
Sam

SamEdwards

02-29-08, 07:27 PM

By the way, I'm also having trouble playing some Academy Award screener DVD's. This player is frustrating.
Cheers,
Sam

Kurtis Bahr

03-01-08, 12:17 AM

Has anybody successfully played 'We Own the Night' on the BH100? I rented it from Blockbuster Online and it recognizes the BluRay disk but then says 'disk error' and spits it back out.
thanks!
Sam

I bought it and it played fine in mine

SamEdwards

03-01-08, 12:18 PM

Thanks Kurtis,
I'll report a problem with the disk and reorder it.
Thanks!
Sam

Ujkadusko

03-01-08, 02:40 PM

With the latest updates how solid is this player? I don't care for the HDi stuff. I remember when it came out that it would only do 1080i for hd dvd. With all the updates can it put out 1080p 24fps for both formats? Any issues with sound? This is an open box with no remote. How much should I buy it at? 150 to 250 sound right where I should consider biting? Thanks for your help

It CAN do 1080p/24 on HD DVD,sound very good from multi analog outs,very solid with latest update,no audio drop outs,no freezing.
I payed it 1100 Euros in June and never regreted.

cinema mad

03-02-08, 01:48 AM

My BH100 outputs 1080p/24 for both HD-DVD and Blu-ray through HDMI,but I do have the BH100 connected to my VP50pro (Video processor's) HDMI input so that allows me the option to set the BH100's HDMI output to 1080p/24 for HDM....

appledelhi

03-02-08, 08:25 AM

Rutgar

03-04-08, 08:30 AM

Rutgar

03-04-08, 08:32 AM

Has anybody had any problems playing Ratatouille on this player. Specifically, when I play it, sometimes the disc will freeze just before the old lady finds the rats. This doesn't always happen. Disc is clean and scratchless. I am using the latest firmware.

I had that problem until I loaded the latest firmware. I'll bet if you check, you will find you really don't have the latest firmware. They snuck one out about a month ago.

Smoses

03-04-08, 02:05 PM

I put the one on that came out a month ago and now have HDCP authentication errors.

Beware....

Smo

appledelhi

03-04-08, 08:36 PM

I am using firmware 080109a. If there is a newer one, I can't find it on their website. Also, I am using HDMI for 2ch pcm sound; I have experimented with different output options (bitstream audio, component video, etc),wondering if changing them would affect the freezing, to no avail. I have not had any problems with any other blu-ray movies, and I have tried a replacement disc with the same results. I emailed LG about the problem. Hopefully they'll fix the issue with a firmware update. (By the way Rutgar, what is your players' build date, mine is feb. 07.)

MrMolding

03-05-08, 09:25 AM

I picked one of these up yesterday and I have to hold the remote at a 45 degree angle to the unit to get it to work and it only works withing about 4 feet. To use the remote horizontally it only works within 2 feet away the unit. I have another LG DVD player its remote did work but the remote worked in the same manner so its not batteries or the remote.

I've looked through the posts and not found anything like this. Has anyone else experienced this???

SamEdwards

03-05-08, 10:40 AM

Hi Mr Molding,
I would say the opposite is true with mine. It has one of the best remote receivers. My player sits down a short hallway and facing 90 degrees away from me and it is very responsive. So what you describe is not normal.
Good Luck,
Sam

bagwell-05

03-05-08, 09:01 PM

I haven't seen the bh100 compared to the samsung 5000 ---guys, how would you rate this player versus the samsung 5000????

thanks (I searched but didn't find it --- I didn't want to go thru 600+ replies to see if this was mentioned)

dukey1980

03-06-08, 07:47 AM

I am using firmware 080109a. If there is a newer one, I can't find it on their website. Also, I am using HDMI for 2ch pcm sound; I have experimented with different output options (bitstream audio, component video, etc) to no avail. I have not had any problems with any other blu-ray movies, and I have tried a replacement disc with the same results. I emailed LG about the problem. Hopefully they'll fix the issue with a firmware update. (By the way Rutgar, what is your players' build date, mine is feb. 07.)
If you directly connect the player to a tv then the only sound you will get is 2 channel PCM, becuase that's the only sound the tv supports. If you use a HDMI receiver, make sure the sound stops at the receiver (its a setting of your receiver). Only video signal should run to the tv. This way you get more than the 2 channel PCM.

dukey1980

03-06-08, 07:49 AM

appledelhi

03-06-08, 05:09 PM

Dukey, we were talking about Ratatouille freezing, not sound output issues. I was trying various configurations to see if it would fix the problem.

nashou66

03-10-08, 11:06 PM

I hate this player and am selling it, getting a PS3..Sony will keep up to date with that player and they know engrish a bit better.

Arghhhhhhhhh....And to think I spent 800 for it when it came out...should have know better.

Smo

I have no idea why your having this problem. go back to the older firmware version, try it and see if you have the same problems. then go back to the new firmware or wait for the next one.

Athanasios

nashou66

03-13-08, 01:50 AM

well I have my first problem but ti could be a bad disc. Has anyone tried Hit Man yet? My player wont even read it just spits it out.

Athanasios

mikeprindle

03-13-08, 07:02 AM

well I have my first problem but ti could be a bad disc. Has anyone tried Hit Man yet? My player wont even read it just spits it out.

I was able to watch the Hit Man BD (from Netflix) without any problems.

nashou66

03-13-08, 07:38 AM

I was able to watch the Hit Man BD (from Netflix) without any problems.

Must be a bad disc, i'll try to return it today and post back later.

Athanasios

nashou66

03-14-08, 01:33 AM

RLPIII

03-14-08, 05:55 PM

In the BH200 thread, a conversation with LG was posted, and below, is an answer given by LG that references the BH100.

"4) Yes, of course there is a hack nearly everything made has a backdoor. I am surprised the BH100 hack is not posted. Lots of goodies to unlock...."

My question is: Does anyone know the hack for the BH100, and has unlocked the "goodies"?

I have both the 100 and 200. The hack for the 100 that LG mentioned sounds interesting.

see full conversation here: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=13381739&posted=1#post13381739
post #784

bradavon

03-14-08, 06:40 PM

Agreed it does sound interesting. Here is the direct link to the conversation:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showpost.php?p=13381521&postcount=784

Camds

03-16-08, 04:41 PM

Has anyone tried a mulit-region disk in the LG BH100? I'm in Australia and mine still has the FBI warning.

I haven't tried any Blu-ray disks from the US though (other than those that are marked region free).

cinema mad

03-16-08, 09:48 PM

My BH100 plays the multi-region BLU-RAY disks as it should.I think when the BH100 was
first released in Australia the firmware alowed it to play all region BLU-Ray disks, but I am
not shore wether this was corrected with the later versions of firmware....

Kurtis Bahr

03-18-08, 10:40 PM

I haven't been having any trouble with my BH100 but LG did put an updated firmware version out on their website. I noticed it today.

awiner

03-19-08, 01:43 AM

I haven't been having any trouble with my BH100 but LG did put an updated firmware version out on their website. I noticed it today.

Yes...

New firmware on us.lgservice.com

#.It was improvement of performance;
BD Certification issue is resolved (STD 100 - TC_STD100N_036).

#. Firmware Version : BH01080229A

knightl

03-19-08, 04:05 PM

knightl

03-21-08, 06:38 AM

The Doc

03-21-08, 09:25 PM

FYI, the D-Files feature on Enchanted does not work on my Bh100 (using the most current firmware). I don't know if this is because the D-Files is a 1.1 feature or not, since it doesn't say on the Enchanted case. Rest of the features work fine, though and so does the movie. First issue I've had with a disc for quite a while.

RLPIII

03-21-08, 10:26 PM

Yes...

New firmware on us.lgservice.com

#.It was improvement of performance;
BD Certification issue is resolved (STD 100 - TC_STD100N_036).

#. Firmware Version : BH01080229A

Thanks for the heads up on the new f/w. I got so engrossed w/ getting my BH200 updated, I did not think to look for an update for my BH100.

This time, I did not have a problem with burning an .iso file w/ my mac. For some reason, the last update would not burn properly, and I had to get the update from my dealer. This one was a really smooth burn, and easy install. :)

csundbom

03-22-08, 12:01 AM

last night i watched _the brave one_ on bd. at one point, i had to pause
the movie. when i pressed play to start watching again, the disk went to the
movie menu, where there was a "resume playing" option along with the rest
of the menu options. i find this annoying. does anyone know if this is
regular per bd spec, or is the the bh100 hiccuping?
Watched this one a few days ago. I pause frequently, but didn't notice any odd behavior. The movie resumed as expected without going to the menu.

nashou66

03-23-08, 07:03 PM

last night i watched _the brave one_ on bd. at one point, i had to pause
the movie. when i pressed play to start watching again, the disk went to the
movie menu, where there was a "resume playing" option along with the rest
of the menu options. i find this annoying. does anyone know if this is
regular per bd spec, or is the the bh100 hiccuping?

That happens when you hit stop not pause, if you hit stop twice it really stops and won't have the resume movie option but start from the very begining. Its easy to hit stop and not pause in the dark, thats why i use a Harmony 1000 remote.

Athanasios

nashou66

03-23-08, 07:05 PM

Thanks for the heads up on the new f/w. I got so engrossed w/ getting my BH200 updated, I did not think to look for an update for my BH100.

This time, I did not have a problem with burning an .iso file w/ my mac. For some reason, the last update would not burn properly, and I had to get the update from my dealer. This one was a really smooth burn, and easy install. :)

How did you dso it with your mac? I have always had problems and used my pc at work.

Athanasios

Camds

03-24-08, 02:52 AM

Just got the player I ordered ages ago in Australia !!! Yeah !

As this is a PAL player with Blu Ray region code "B" on the back I was so worried that all my Blu Ray movies bought from Amazon (for play on my USA acuired PS3) would not work.

Well ... hey presto ... LG have graciously made the Blu Ray region Free as well. Even the die-hard sony pictures Casino Royale region "A" worked without a hitch. Lovely !

Hi Guys, I just noticed this post, (from a while back) has anyone else from AUS tried disks from the US? I've got a couple and they seem to play fine but they have been ones marked as region free (not locked, like Casino Royale). Just want to make sure before I order a boat load :)

Camds

03-24-08, 02:56 AM

Hi Guys, another thing I meant to ask. I have an Epson Projector which does support 1080p/24 (I know this is the only 1080p that is supported by the LG). I still can't get the player to select 1080p though. Has anyone else had this issue? I'm not really too concerned, the PQ looks pretty fantastic on 1080i anyway.

efeezie

04-01-08, 12:54 PM

Hello,

I have the LG BH100, I've updated the firmware to the latest posted on the LG site (something ending in 2229). I'm still receiving the HDCP Key error message tried different HDMI cables (although I really do not think that would effect it). Only thing I can think of is that my TV is is an older Philips 37in ambilight that only handles 1080i and I'm not sure if it's capable of doing the HDCP handshake (which if that's the case shouldnt the player just output to 1080i? Isnt HDCP only for 1080p?) The movie I'm trying to play is 300, regular DVD not blu-ray or HD and not a burned copy.

Any ideas?

cinema mad

04-01-08, 07:52 PM

Hdmi uses HDCP on copy protected movies which includes All HDM,It does not matter what resolution you output through HDMI if the display is not HDCP compliant the player
will not send the info.The only way around this is to either use component out and only get 1080i or get A HDCP stripper for hdmi/dvi....

GPowers

04-07-08, 08:29 PM

Ok it was my bad , I didnt realize there were two disc's int he package.The Blu-ray disc was on the left side under that extra paper inserts and the SD DVD was on the right...so it would not play the SD DVD of hitman.

athanasios

My BH100 is developing the same kind of problem.

It started with just SD disks. The BH100 would read the dvd, determine it was a sd DvD and then eject the disk. After 4 or 5 tries the bh100 decides the disk is OK and plays the movie.

On Saturday night my wife watched the BR version of Enchanted and there was no problems. Then on Sunday night I watched it. The BH100 ejected it maybe 10 times before it finally played the movie. The player would read the disk, determine it was a BR and then eject it. after about 8 tries I power cycled the BH100 and it played the movie.

This all started after i loaded the 2/29/08 update. Anyone having this problem? I think it time to return the BH100 player? comments, suggestions?

nashou66

04-08-08, 12:36 PM

I wouldnt return it, its not always the players fault as the movie companies are always changing the way they encrypt HDCP. so the manufactures are always trying to keep up.
I have not had any problems since hot man and it wasnt a SD DVD i realized it was a DVD ROM disc for computers.

Athanasios

shawnmos

04-08-08, 04:45 PM

Hi, everyone. Now that these players are dropping into the $250 range on ebay would it be worth getting one? This would be for my dad. I have about 50 HD DVDs and he currently has an HD-A2. I'd still like to be able to bring some of my HD DVDs home for my parents to watch as well as get him introduced to Blu-ray. He is still pretty upset that HD DVD lost. He also has a few HD DVDs as well.

I know this player doesn't play the menus of HD DVDs. That's not a concern for me. I just want it to be able to play the latest Blu-ray movies without too much effort and play the HD DVDs we already own. He probably won't upgrade the firmware so it'll only happen the few times a year that I am home.

GPowers

04-08-08, 07:40 PM

GPowers

04-08-08, 07:42 PM

SamEdwards

04-09-08, 10:32 AM

Hi Shawnmos,
I wouldn't really recommend this player for your father unless he's pretty technical and absolutely can't have 2 high res players. Downloading firmware is a big hassle and it's really only half of a HD-DVD player.
Cheers,
Sam

Rutgar

04-12-08, 05:03 PM

Hi all, anyone else have a problem with this disc? I D/L the latest firmware this morning but still no good. After playeing the FBI warning the disc simply stops. I've seen this problem on earlier discs, but earlier firmware updates fixed.

jamesbrown

04-12-08, 07:41 PM

Is the LG unit better than the Samsung 5000? Is it more reliable I mean?....thanks

nashou66

04-13-08, 08:25 PM

I love mine, I have had it for over a year and have had no problems, just keep up with the firmware updates and all will be fine.

Athanasios

Bizi

04-18-08, 12:31 AM

Bizi

04-18-08, 01:05 AM

Hi, has somebody seen this player on some australian online shop, i need a B/R2 player, and it looks like the palyer is at the cheapest there(he is terribly overpriced in europe)?

Hi talkron, did you have any luck sourcing a BH100 in Australia?
Alternatively, did you end up importing one from a US source?

bradavon

04-18-08, 02:11 AM

Is the LG unit better than the Samsung 5000? Is it more reliable I mean?....thanks
Good question.

Does the BH100 have 5-10 problem discs like the Samsung BD-UP5000 and LG BH200? I don't see a "Problem disc" thread.

I presume TrueHD is 2 Channel only? Does it use an older version of the decoding chip found in the BH200 and D-UP5000?

Thanks.

cinema mad

04-19-08, 04:14 AM

Hi, I'm glad to find some BH100 owners!
Last night I put aside a BH100 from a shop in Sydney, Australia.

For around $470 (~$420) this theoretically plays most HD DVDs (sans menus) and BDs, either through HDMI or analogue connections.

Given the firmware updates requierd and the low price (compared to BD players and overpriced HD DVD Toshibas on eBay), would you buy one again at this price?

The attraction for me is that this is my last chance to buy a cheap HD DVD player and I get a bonus BD player.

I'd like to buy as many action HD DVDs as possible while they last (at $10 or less) and will only buy BDs when they are on sale.

Can you honestly say you are happy with your unit and would recommend it?Lastly, are BH100s selling on eBay for less than $350, thus making a US purchase at a lower price possible?

Many thanks - and cheerio to Aussie owners. ^I have been very happy with my BH100, I have had it for nearly A year now and has not missed A beat, it is the Australian version the only thing I dont like about it is the crippled sound as far as the newer HD codecs and the lack of bitstreaming HD codects to the sound processor for decoding. Now that HD-DVD is dead, for me it's A Panisonic DMP BD-30 BLU-RAY player so I can bitstream all the HD codecs and am getting the full HDM experience....

GPowers

04-21-08, 12:30 PM

My BH100 is developing the same kind of problem.

It started with just SD disks. The BH100 would read the dvd, determine it was a sd DvD and then eject the disk. After 4 or 5 tries the bh100 decides the disk is OK and plays the movie.

On Saturday night my wife watched the BR version of Enchanted and there was no problems. Then on Sunday night I watched it. The BH100 ejected it maybe 10 times before it finally played the movie. The player would read the disk, determine it was a BR and then eject it. after about 8 tries I power cycled the BH100 and it played the movie.

This all started after i loaded the 2/29/08 update. Anyone having this problem? I think it time to return the BH100 player? comments, suggestions?

Found the problem and it was NOT the BH100. It was the computer that was doing all the RS232 and IR control of all my hardware. It was causing the DVD to eject through a mysterious IR command.

bradavon

04-22-08, 06:34 PM

Could someone answer my questions just above, please. Thanks.

GPowers

04-22-08, 07:00 PM

Could someone answer my questions just above, please. Thanks.

After applying 4 or 5 updates ALL the disk I have tried to play have played. But you never know when a new disk will not work.

All this updating is because of the way Sony is releasing their entire Blu-ray specification is phases.

HD-DVD had a fully developed standard when Toshiba released HD-DVD. Sony rushed to market with a phased in specification.

nashou66

04-22-08, 10:58 PM

If there is a problem with a title LG has always had a fix for it very quiclky. I hope they continue with there efforts.

Athanasios

Camds

04-23-08, 08:07 PM

Hi Guys,

I just found how to get to the EERPOM Settings for the BH100 this morning
Turn the player on (with no disc in)
Press PAUSE, 1, 4, 7, 2

http://lh4.ggpht.com/Cameron.DS/SA_Qggr-fpI/AAAAAAAAC50/ZCplA7BVuRM/24042008.jpg?imgmax=512
The values displayed are

41 55 00 8D 00 05 00 50

I'm assuming we'd be able to change the region codes from here but who knows which one. I haven't tried changing anything yet for fear of bricking it.

(My player is an Australian player and is SD-DVD region coded to Region 4)

cinema mad

04-23-08, 09:18 PM

Good find, but not shore about region codes because I dont see any zone 2 number for europe (UK). By the way I love my BH100 had it for A while....

Camds

04-23-08, 09:36 PM

Yeah they are all Hex values so it may not be as straight forward as a one to one number match...

I haven't had any problem with region 1 Bluray yet only Region 1 DVDs.

and I agree my BH100 has been great.

cinema mad

04-23-08, 09:51 PM

A while ago A LG tech was on the BH200 forum saying he was testing A new beta firmware for the BH200, which was released for A short time alowing the new HD codecs to be bitstreamed. He hinted that there were hack's for the BH100 and was supprised no one had found them "yet"....

bradavon

04-23-08, 10:17 PM

Good find Camds. How did you come across it? Are you sure it's even an MR table you're looking at? It could be for anything.

He said there was a BH100 SD DVD MR backdoor hack and BH200 SD DVD & BD MR backdoor hacks. I imagine there is a BH100 BD MR hack too but I never asked. That's all I was able to get out of him.

I'm not "that" surprised the BH100 hasn't been found. While I can well believe it's a decent player it was an embarrassment for LG and thus nowhere near as many people bought it as they'd hoped. The more owners the more chance these hacks will be discovered.

Camds

04-23-08, 11:31 PM

I don't know if it's an MR table. The screen shot only says "EEPROM Edit Table" and there isn't any reference to what the values do... I found it going through a list of other LG Player unlock codes.

bradavon

04-24-08, 12:12 AM

Thanks.

EEPROM is a generic word for Programmable Read-Only Memory, so that doesn't help us at all:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EEPROM

As you came across it while testing MR codes, you could be on to something, but where to take it from here is anyone's guess.

nashou66

04-24-08, 01:23 AM

my guess is, the Eprom is holding the region code data. We jst need to find out which number needs to be edited to allow all region play.

Athanasios

Camds

04-24-08, 09:44 PM

Yeah I was thinking the same thing (as all models from different regions use the same firmware).

If we get a few different lists of Values from different regions we may be able to determine which values we should change.

bradavon

04-24-08, 11:24 PM

That's a good idea. It maybe an idea to post the remote hack.

nashou66

04-24-08, 11:30 PM

Camds:Australia

http://lh4.ggpht.com/Cameron.DS/SA_Qggr-fpI/AAAAAAAAC50/ZCplA7BVuRM/24042008.jpg?imgmax=512

Mine:USA

http://homepage.mac.com/nashou.66/.Pictures/LG%20Eprom%20data%20USA1.jpg

Any one else? we need a euro shot. Pause,1,4,7,2

EDIT Looks like the first 4 sets of numbers will determine the region and possibly
what it should output with regard for NTSC and Pal for the respected SD DVD formats, what do you guys think?

here is the method for checking your firmwear incase some of those numbers also tell the firmware version

Setup>TV Aspect>Select 16:9> then hit 1 3 9 7 1 3 9>Enter

Athanasios

bradavon

04-25-08, 12:24 PM

It may mean something else entirely too, don't forget that.

We also need to see a second USA and Australian shot, to confirm they match!

csundbom

04-25-08, 12:43 PM

bradavon

04-25-08, 01:02 PM

Well spotted.

What about: GB, UK? I've no idea what the ASCII abbreviation is. GB probably.

csundbom

04-25-08, 01:08 PM

Well spotted.

What about: GB, UK? I've no idea what the ASCII abbreviation is. GB probably.
Look for these.

45 55 = EU
55 4B = UK
47 42 = GB

nashou66

04-25-08, 02:56 PM

So if someone has the guts to experiment and change the region code and see if a disc will play we might have something here!! And then they would change back to the original code of their player to see if it reverts back. It should work. We'd know more if some knows what on the player reads that eprom we want to change? If its the "region coding blocker" then we might be on the right track

Athanasios

Camds

04-26-08, 09:37 AM

Yeah I still haven't worked up the courage yet :)

cinema mad

04-26-08, 12:26 PM

csundbom

04-26-08, 12:30 PM

Look for these.

45 55 = EU
55 4B = UK
47 42 = GB

I tried these 3, no luck to get Region 2 coded DVDs to play on my US player. I guess we need a proper Euro snapshot.

leo_bh100

04-26-08, 02:46 PM

Greetings, I´m new here, but I do have a BH100, I bought here in Mexico, tonight I will post the screenshots of the EEPROM, so I can help with this.

Regards.

leo_bh100

04-26-08, 02:54 PM

I forgot to mention that my BH100 is locked to region 4.

Greetings

nashou66

04-26-08, 04:20 PM

I tried these 3, no luck to get Region 2 coded DVDs to play on my US player. I guess we need a proper Euro snapshot.

When you put back the original numbers did it go back allright?
And did you try your normal DVD region and the Blu ray same region disc to verify if it would change anything.
Also it may need a reboot(restart and the 5 second type) after you change the code, did you try that as well?

Athanasios

csundbom

04-26-08, 05:09 PM

When you put back the original numbers did it go back allright?
And did you try your normal DVD region and the Blu ray same region disc to verify if it would change anything.
Also it may need a reboot(restart and the 5 second type) after you change the code, did you try that as well?

Athanasios
Yep, I put it back and all is well. I rebooted after entering each setting. I think it may not be the first two bytes, other LG players seem to control region codes with bytes 4 and 7.

nashou66

04-26-08, 06:19 PM

Yep, I put it back and all is well. I rebooted after entering each setting. I think it may not be the first two bytes, other LG players seem to control region codes with bytes 4 and 7.

Could be so....the next two bytes are different on Camds( 00 8D) and Mine( 00 00) We definitely need a euro player shot.

Do you mean both bytes 4 and 7 or either 4 or 7 ?

Athanasios

bradavon

04-26-08, 07:24 PM

I tried these 3, no luck to get Region 2 coded DVDs to play on my US player. I guess we need a proper Euro snapshot.
What error did you get?

When you say Region 2 do you mean Japan or Europe? If it's a European R2 disc it's likely to be PAL too. So sadly won't work.

csundbom

04-26-08, 08:44 PM

What error did you get?

When you say Region 2 do you mean Japan or Europe? If it's a European R2 disc it's likely to be PAL too. So sadly won't work.
Same error: "Check disc". I tried a Euro region 2 disc. I suspect the player does support PAL; it would be silly to have two hardware designs. There are posts out there with people changing both byte 4 and 7 on some LG players to make them region free.

bradavon

04-26-08, 09:39 PM

If it's an American Player it won't support PAL. There is no reason to give a North/South American Player PAL when no discs are PAL. AFAIK no discs released in North/South America have ever been PAL.

It won't be hardware but some software tweak. The BH200 is the same, no PAL support. There is a BH200 SD DVD MR Hack but on North/South American Player it only works with NTSC DVDs. It's common practise to make North/South American Player only support NTSC by default. Whereas European/Australasian Players support both.

p.s - Have you tried a non-R1 NTSC disc? Maybe from Japan R2, R3 or South American R4. I'd imagine a Region compatibility error would say something like "Wrong Region". That way you'd no for sure it's not a PAL error you're getting.

nashou66

04-27-08, 12:22 AM

Same error: "Check disc". I tried a Euro region 2 disc. I suspect the player does support PAL; it would be silly to have two hardware designs. There are posts out there with people changing both byte 4 and 7 on some LG players to make them region free.

But id you also try a us version disc after to see if it also plays after the digit change? i was thinking then maybe that what the first two bytes are, to change from a NTSC only player to a NTSC/PAL player and then bytes 4 and/or 7 enable multi region play?

Athanasios