Panasonic DMP BDT500 - Page 36

THIS is great to hear indeed!

Have you played back .AVI files or other with as much success?

~ Big Marcus

.AVI seems to do well, although sometimes there's a sharing or security conflict for some reason, probably because it's a torrent...

.MOV and .MPEG are real hit and miss.

MKVs are just containers. You need to determine what codec is being used within the file contained in the MKV.

Popular codecs used by BD as an example, include mpeg4 AVC, VC-1 and Mpeg 2. That's just the video. Then there is the audio .....

Ordered and on it's way... :thumbup:


BigMarcus ~ EVO 4G LTE

Fyi.... I'm coming from a LG 670 that seemed to have firmware updates every other day! :what:
When I receive my 500, what if any should I download or not????


BigMarcus ~ EVO 4G LTE

There is no problem with the current 1.49 firmware.

S~

It's no wonder I haven't used the this feature on my BDT500!
I really should take some time and try to learn something about files. I've had a computer for almost five years and haven't really learned much about saving things and that's a little silly because I'm sure I could absorb this stuff if I gave it a chance. I'm not getting any younger so if I don't try this soon in a couple years I'll be too senile. I've even got things on my computer right now that I can't open because I haven't bothered to try and change the format (or codecs I guess).

Well, thanks for giving me a start apw2607 (I think). Maybe if I decide I enjoy messing with these files I'll be able to talk myself into buying a new multi-media computer!

Al

I use AVS Converter for years. It works flawless and allow to convert files between all modern coding systems. It is a good and fairly easy way to start for beginner. There is a trial version you can download directly from avs4you.com website to see if you like the job and it is worth your time and effort. Good luck!

Thanks esdwa, I'll look into that.

Al

I will soon be purchasing this BDT500 this March our unless a newer model is released. My friend in Colorado has compared the video quality towards Blu-Ray's with the Denon 1713 and the Integra DBS-50.3 and stated that the Blu-Ray's seem to be much sharper on this player. The images seem to jump right off the screen towards you as he explains it. Any comments on this to anyone owning this unit.

Also my friend is a heavy collector of DVD movies and say's the DVD movie playback is top notch. Also, any of your comments on the DVD movie side would be greatly appreciated.

I've seen them sold for under $300.00 on Amazon.


I will be using the player for video processing only. I'll let my pre-amp do all the audio processing.

Thanks for any of your future comments.

Peace to all.

You are welcome. There is also DVDFab, also versatile and easy to use tool just in case you look for competitor.
Beyond these there are lots of free tools that may require advance knowledge to properly configure installed codes.
Dvdconverter and DVDFab are two that should work "right out of the box".

You can also try Freemake Video Converter, which I use.

Hi guys.

I have kind of a strange question. I can explain in detail if anybody really wants me to. For brevity's sake:

I have a 3.1 configuration, front L/C/R & Sub. Will the BDT500 decode and downmix 5.1 & 7.1 to 3.1? The manual is somewhat vague about this. The heading "Analog Audio Output" on page 30 seems to say that. Was wondering if anyone can confirm?

http://service.us.panasonic.com/OPERMANPDF/DMPBDT500-MUL.PDF

Analog Audio Output
You can set the optimum multi-channel surround
sound for your speakers from this unit when the
settings cannot be adjusted from a connected
amplifier/receiver with AUDIO OUT terminals.
Select “2ch (Downmix) + 5.1ch” or “7.1ch” and
then set the following options.
– Speaker presence and size
() – Delay time ( )
– Channel balance ( )
To finish the speaker setting
Select “Complete”.

Thanks!

~Alden

Yeah, that can be done fairly easily. The BDT500 set up menu lets you set the rear surrounds to invisible and take them right out of the picture so you can run your tone test for just the front, center and sub. You can actually take out all the speakers except the front right and left. Hope this helps.

Al

For advanced users :

Is there a way to disable the "Whiter Than White" or "SuperWhite" option on this BD player ?
Because on Contrast patterns I've tried, I can see all the bars through ~250 (instead of 235 normally without WTW or Superwhite option enabled if such existed on this player).
Did you guys notice it too ?


Like this :



And, for those who calibrated (with a meter) their TV, or VP, along with the BDT500, did you use the Adaptive Chroma feature ?
There is good and bad with this option apparently.


Thank you.

You can't expect your television to be calibrated properly when using your BDT500 unless you calibrate it with the BDT500. I set up my TV for cable on one of my inputs and also set it up on another input that my BDT500 is using. In other words, because I don't know much about this, your television needs to be calibrated differently for all sources like gaming, blu ray, cable and so on.

Maybe someone who knows how to explain this will chime in but I think that's what you're talking about.

Al

Just if someone has the opportunity to compare flac decoding quality of the bdt-500 vs the oppo 103 and has some returns on it ... i'm hesitating between these two,

(talking about analog qualities) !

Do you believe a Panasonic owner would buy oppo or the other way around? What is oppo anyway? Just kiddin, dont have to answer. Cheers.

to calibrate your tv. you need to use the settings on the tv and not the player settings. there are calibration discs that you can use or that come with the blu ray or dvd? some disney titles or t2:skynet edition.
I would use this link. it will help you understand the calibration process.
http://www.spearsandmunsil.com/

Jacob

Well... Thank you, but I know what calibration is and that is not exactly what I asked.

But thanks anyway.

I have another question though : is the "SUPER RESOLUTION" option only made for DVDs ? Or is there an impact on BDs too ?
Thanks.
Edited by mlg33 - 2/4/13 at 9:16am

If you're calibrating the TV from the BD player, you should turn all processing off or to 0.

1. Super Resolution should be 0, only applies to DVD.
2. Turn Advanced Chromo processing off
3. HDMI value to 4:2:2, 4:4:4 (auto) might be why you are seeing the white above 235. I only use 4:4:4 (auto) with 3D.

S~
Edited by teachsac - 2/4/13 at 3:33pm

Will try that out.

Thank you.

Does any one have problems with layer 2 switch?
My bdt500 rakes really long time and some Times freeze and just acting alittle wierd compered to My older bluray player.

Sorry My eng.

This is the 21st Century. There are NO LAYER Switching Problems.

YOU HAVE A BAD PLAYER - RETURN IT

No layer switching noticed with my 500 either....

I have the oppo 103 and the panny 500 and the oppo is going back. The oppo has the sharpness HDMI 1 issue acknowleged by many owners which may or may not be resolved by firmware update. Also, to my ears, I prefer the analog sound for 2 ch on the panny over the oppo. 2 ch Flac also sounds great on the panny via analog. I am impressed with bluray and dvd play back. The remote is not an issue for me since I have a marantz programmable touchscreen. I use a panny plasma, JVC projector, Integra 80.3 A/V pre pro, definitive tech speakers and subs and an ADA MPA-501 5 ch amp. My system is a 5.2 configuration. Just FYI, the oppo also automatically starts playing a movie left in the unit, no way to disable it either like the panny. The panny 500 is an amazing machine to me, I'm not into internet streaming, use internet for firmware update only...I wanted a machine that had top notch audio and video, Flac for me is an added bonus....But, I'm really not surprised that it's a panasonic, back before bluray, the best dvd player I ever owned was the panasonic RP-82 (if I remember correctly, been a while).

I'm with you 100 percent. My good friend buys many different blu-ray players; or should I say universal players, to test out. He has a very large collection of DVD's from the first years movies came out on DVD's up until now and in his test of the 103, he found that after two hours the video processing chip starts to overheat and the movie quality starts to diminish or should I say, "creates a lot of noise". I was going to get the 103 as he's told me and from the great past reviews that the 83 and 93 were exceptional models. I don't know what happened to Oppo lately. Anyway, he happened to try the Panasonic DMP-BDT500 and for the price of that unit, he can't believe how much better his DVD's and Blu-Rays are. He says there much sharper and for under $300.00, you can't beat it. So, I'm eventually going to get the 500 for my system and use it for just video processing and I'll be using my DHC-80.3 with the DTA-70.1 for just the audio processing with the 'THROUGH' setup feature. He also tried the Denon 1713 but had to return it cause it had issues with the DVD tray. I personally like the McIntosh 891. The performance is great but not worth the price and it doesn't do 3D but I really don't care about 3D as of right now. High priced gear doesn't always mean it will perform the best or is the best. And since I purchased a Panny TC-P65VT50, I'm sure the 500 will blend perfectly. On another note, so you like Def. Tech.? I just purchased 7 of their speakers for a 7.1 setup along with a JL Audio Fathom F112 sub. I will say that Def. Tech. has fantastic customer support as I've dealt with Chet and Thomas Baust on may occassions and they've always gone out of their way in helping there customers. A great speaker company. Well I wish you luck with everything. Take care and have a great year.

Hey Cigarjohn47, Yeah, I really enjoy definitive tech sound and I completely agree that they have great customer service. The oppo 103 was my first oppo and was sort of a let down, IMO, it didn't live up to ALL the hype. Not that it's not a good unit, I just expected more than fancy packaging. Now the panny 500, so far, that thing has been a little beast!

That's great to hear. After the construction people get done with building my custom wall unit for my equipment; which should be finished by March, that's when I'll be purchasing the 500 for my system. Though I use to be a heavy DVD collector, but I've already traded in my old DVD's for Blu-Rays. Though some of my older DVD's can't be upgraded. But that's okay with me since the video processing in the 500 is fantastic as I've been told by my friends who purchased this unit. Though, I still use an older DVD burner, Pioneer DVR-LX70. It still produces exceptional quality DVD coding. I keep it around since it's a Singapore model issue and is also a region free player.

I've used Def. Tech. subs before and had excellent luck with them. My new system build will be of a different genre. More of a contemporary look. I purchased three RCS II's for my front L, C & R and four RSS II's for my side and rears. There in-ceiling speakers that produce the effect that they sound like your listening to tower speakers.

I also had friends who had amps costing over $6k and when they heard the Integra DTA-70.1, they were astonished with it's sound quality at there price point. So I'm going with the DTA along with my DHC and XLR connectors. Also, I was recommended by JL Audio to use seperate SurgeX Surge protectors for my sub and amp. And one of my good friends who's always testing universal players out, said that after testing the Integra DBS-50.3, the blu-ray quality on the Panny 500 was much sharper than the Integra. And the menu system is much better along with BD-Live and internet surfing or streaming if your into that kind of stuff. So I'm staying with his recommendation and I'm getting the 500. Though, my VT50 is another story and I'm very mechanically inclined but I'm paying a professional to do a custom calibration of my Plasma. Well, nice talking to you. I wish you the best.

It's a great player!
My only issue is with the remote...wish it was better. Menu selection seems poorly designed.