Official Panasonic DMP-BDT110/210/310 Owners Thread - Page 7

Originally Posted by Charles R

Online Panasonic states only the 210 can play MKV (some formats) via USB (and I presume network). However the manual lists MKV support for both the 110 and 210 via USB...

USB devices (up to 2 TB)
DivX® [BDT210_for_Canada] MKV MP3 JPEG/
MPO (3D still picture)

Has anyone tested playing MKV files with the 110 via USB or network?

Originally Posted by jbolt

Received my Panasonic 110 yesterday. Cleared off an old 160GB 2.5" external hard drive and formatted it to FAT32 with Disk Utility on my Mac. I put on a 3.5GB MKV file of TRON and it played fine through the Panasonic. Looked good too. No stutter. I am excited about that because I was contemplating getting the 210 so I could use an external hard drive. Now I know the 110 can do it.

I'm guessing the files will have to be 4GBs or under which kinda sucks since most of my MKVs are over 4GBs. I have 67 MKV movies and only 7 are under 4GBs. Does anybody know a way to resize the files to 4GB without losing picture quality?

Originally Posted by colour

I've only played one MKV that was about 7GB and it stuttered. I have about 4TB all MKV 1080p movies so none of them are even close to 4GB, I'll continue using my WDTV Live to play those I guess.

I don't know of any method to resize MKV files

Originally Posted by cishida

It's asking for your WPA/WEP passcode, not the airport id. Have you attempted to connect any other devices to the airport? If so then you have probably been asked for a security code. That code/string is what you need to enter into the panasonic.

Originally Posted by spike1073

From Customer Review on Amazon site:
"#2 The firmware the unit currently ships with will not let you get into the Internet streaming apps or anything for that matter until you update the firmware. Updating the firmware from the 1.09 firmware it ships with will not work as of this date via wireless or wired internet connections. The secondary option is to burn the frmware to a disc. This you think would be straight foward, but it isn't. Using Windows 7 or Vista, you MUST create an ISO 9660 ONLY... I went through 3 coasters before this player could properly read the Firmware update disc I created to bring it up to 1.47. Using any other ISO format will fail."

If true, this is a ridiculous update procedure. Can others confirm what the update procedure is?

Originally Posted by deuce1973

Thanks for the reply!. I finally got it to work. Thanks again!

BTW, I tried to log-into my Netflix...but couldn't figure out how to TYPE my login-email address and password. I assume via the remote and the number(letter) keys, but I can't figure out the process for which to type letters and is there a backspace for any mistakes? There must be some "shift" button I am missing, but can't figure it out.

Originally Posted by teachsac

Hit the OK button and it will pop up a keyboard to navigate through.

S~

Originally Posted by deuce1973

Thanks very much!

Originally Posted by cishida

Both the 65 and 110 output an irritating screeching noise when playing DVDs. Anyone else notice this? Way louder then when playing blu-rays.

Maybe part of the problem is that there is no fan noise to cover up the noise from the drive mechanism. I should install my own fan .

Originally Posted by meet2x4

Oh and has anybody tried custom firmware from firmwareinfo.com? Looks like a godsend custom firmware if it doesn't brick your device. If it's too good to be true, it is right?

We do not yet provide enhanced firmware for the Panasonic DMP-BDT110, DMP-BDT111 or DMP-BDT210

Originally Posted by rushhound

http://www.firmwareinfo.com/viewtopic.php?f=49&t=79



What exactly is the "godsend" about the firmware you are talking about?

Originally Posted by JOHNnDENVER

Enables multi-region play as well as some other goodies.

Originally Posted by Chuck_IV

Have you tried Handbrake? I think Handbrake may be able to downsize mkvs. The only issue with Handbrake is it is SSSLLLOOOWWW.

Originally Posted by rushhound


I have two of the 210's and both are whisper quiet whether playing a Blu-ray or a DVD.

If you have an "irritating screeching noise" that isn't right.

Originally Posted by rushhound

Where is it and what are some of the "goodies" as I have no need for multi-region playback?

Originally Posted by meet2x4

Looks like it will be released on April 4th. And the main goodie I'm looking forward to is DIVX support on my BDT-110. It almost looks like an "unlock" of sorts to use the device to it's full potential.

If it's legit it looks like that's all this guy does is Panny blu-ray firmwares.

Originally Posted by cishida

My 110 definitely produces quite a bit of sound playing the two DVDs l've tried. Maybe I have a bad unit or maybe the 210 has a better blu ray drive (seems unlikely) Might try to exchange through amazon.

Originally Posted by rushhound

Gotcha! Thanks for the info!

Originally Posted by rushhound

Where is it and what are some of the "goodies" as I have no need for multi-region playback?

Originally Posted by JOHNnDENVER

More information here...

http://www.firmwareinfo.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=4


I don't actually us it yet.. But multi-region play is important to me for sure.

Originally Posted by rushhound

Anyone with the 210 running wireless, can you tell me if it the "N" band runs on 2.4ghz or 5ghz?

Originally Posted by rushhound

Looks interesting if one needs those features.

What happens down the road when Panny issues the usual firmware updates to fix problems and this 3rd party firmware is on there? Would it get wiped out?

Originally Posted by rushhound

Anyone with the 210 running wireless, can you tell me if it the "N" band runs on 2.4ghz or 5ghz?

Originally Posted by Charles R

Per the manual...

When using Wireless LAN connection, video from the DLNA Certified media server is not played back or video frames are dropped during playback.

Higher transfer rate router such as 802.11n (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) Wireless router may solve the problem. If you use 802.11n (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) Wireless router, it is necessary to set the encryption type to “AES”. Simultaneous use with a microwave, cordless telephone etc. at 2.4 GHz may result in connection interruptions or other problems.

Originally Posted by BdoUK

The player sees both the 2.4 ghz and 5 ghz bands. I have mine connected via 5 ghz and have had absolutely no problems streaming content. I'm very happy with the wireless connection quality in this player.