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post #301 of 1215
5/26/12 at 11:53am
Has anyone figured out how to enable 2D-3D conversion? The user guide shows conversion settings under "signal format" on page 27, but I see no such setting on any menu on the player, and the remote has no button for toggling any 3D conversion mode.
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post #302 of 1215
5/26/12 at 12:01pm
I talked to BB yesterday to match the Amazon price but they refused. I ordered mine today from Amazon about $310 with free 2 days shipping. My current unit goes back to BB. It does not make sense why BB does not match Amazon. It is better to get some business than no business at all.
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post #303 of 1215
5/26/12 at 12:01pm
Does the BDT500 remote have a "display" button or quick launch button on the remote that shows video and audio bitrates along with movie time progress?
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post #304 of 1215
5/26/12 at 1:28pm
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Originally Posted by smartwater View Post

Does the BDT500 remote have a "display" button or quick launch button on the remote that shows video and audio bitrates along with movie time progress?

Not that I've found. With a disc playing you have to go to Option -> Operation Menu -> Playback Information Window. The display doesn't list any info about title time played/remaining, only video codec, bitrate, HDMI/Audio output info, etc. The "Status" button on the remote produces time information, but little else that's useful. This is an area that Panasonic could really improve upon.
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post #305 of 1215
5/26/12 at 1:45pm
Can Flac files with Audiophile 192kHz/24bit play via HDMI on the 500?
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post #306 of 1215
5/26/12 at 1:46pm
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Originally Posted by hayatiakbas View Post

Bur that panel removes the noise and make the player quite. Just get used to it mate.

Removes what noise?
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post #307 of 1215
5/26/12 at 2:05pm
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Originally Posted by Brian-HD View Post

Can Flac files with Audiophile 192kHz/24bit play via HDMI on the 500?

Brian,

I have some that I will try once I figure out how to play FLAC files on this unit. I navigate to Music, then USB and a screen pops up but quickly disappears. This is repeatable. I have a 1TB drive attached.

Has anyone had any success playing FLAC files? If so, how did you achieve this?
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post #308 of 1215
5/26/12 at 2:20pm
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Brian,

I have some that I will try once I figure out how to play FLAC files on this unit. I navigate to Music, then USB and a screen pops up but quickly disappears. This is repeatable. I have a 1TB drive attached.

Has anyone had any success playing FLAC files? If so, how did you achieve this?

I am able to play flac via HDMI 96/24 but not the 192/24.
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post #309 of 1215
5/26/12 at 2:25pm
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Originally Posted by Brian-HD View Post

I am able to play flac via HDMI 96/24 but not the 192/24.

So does this mean you would have better success with using either the analog outputs or the optical ouputs in order to play 192/24?
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post #310 of 1215
5/26/12 at 2:30pm
This is a very minuscule issue, but can anyone tell me if this player can actually turn off the LED time display? For whatever reason, the previous Panasonic players don't have this extremely minor function. The OCD side of me prefers to be able to completely turn off the front display.
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post #311 of 1215
5/26/12 at 2:36pm
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This is a very minuscule issue, but can anyone tell me if this player can actually turn off the LED time display? For whatever reason, the previous Panasonic players don't have this extremely minor function. The OCD side of me prefers to be able to completely turn off the front display.

Auto, Dim, Bright. No off
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post #312 of 1215
5/26/12 at 3:43pm
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Removes what noise?

The player's operating noise.
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post #313 of 1215
5/26/12 at 4:13pm
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Originally Posted by soprano_777 View Post

Amazon down to $309.85 one qick question have a pioneer elite 05 ,I know very slow, but the picture and sound are great , looking to upgrade how does the panasonic 500 stack up thanks for any info

any help would be helpfull
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post #314 of 1215
5/27/12 at 2:43am
Okay, I'm encountering some playback/stability issues with my network connection when using wireless networking and running Netflix.

I can run Pandora for hours at a stint...no issues (I constantly switch between my 8 radio stations when I listen so I don't have to burn 'skips').

When using Netflix, I can usually get about 20 minutes into one selection. I will invariably lose lip-sync about 3 minutes in. Then, if I pause or scrub in any direction, I will get a stalled loading-progress-bar....which also never fails to turn into a Netflix error stating that this title is 'currently unavailable' and advising that I should try again later or simply play another title.

I then get this same error with EVERY OTHER TITLE I attempt to play. This then culminates in a fatal netflix error stating my network connection has failed.

The overall Netflix interface is also VERY sluggish.

After backing out completely and going into the network settings, my '500s network connection is left in the 'connecting' state until I physically remove the power cord from the back. Restarts did not help. Factory Default reset also did not help.

I completed the above cycle approximately 8 times between yesterday and today. Gonna contact Panasonic ASAP.

Anybody else having these issues?

NOTE: My Vizio TV with internal VIA app and Netflix interface (and wireless network connection) still works FLAWLESSLY with Netflix. I run a BrightHouse 40mbit (routinely tested) cable internet connection....so speed isn't an issue here. I was also able to stream dlna content from my W7 64bit laptop in 1080p without issue, so the speed of the wireless connection to the Panny '500 does not appear to be an issue either.
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post #315 of 1215
5/27/12 at 3:38am
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Originally Posted by BufordTJustice View Post

Okay, I'm encountering some playback/stability issues with my network connection when using wireless networking and running Netflix.

I can run Pandora for hours at a stint...no issues (I constantly switch between my 8 radio stations when I listen so I don't have to burn 'skips').

When using Netflix, I can usually get about 20 minutes into one selection. I will invariably lose lip-sync about 3 minutes in. Then, if I pause or scrub in any direction, I will get a stalled loading-progress-bar....which also never fails to turn into a Netflix error stating that this title is 'currently unavailable' and advising that I should try again later or simply play another title.

I then get this same error with EVERY OTHER TITLE I attempt to play. This then culminates in a fatal netflix error stating my network connection has failed.

The overall Netflix interface is also VERY sluggish.

After backing out completely and going into the network settings, my '500s network connection is left in the 'connecting' state until I physically remove the power cord from the back. Restarts did not help. Factory Default reset also did not help.

I completed the above cycle approximately 8 times between yesterday and today. Gonna contact Panasonic ASAP.

Anybody else having these issues?

NOTE: My Vizio TV with internal VIA app and Netflix interface (and wireless network connection) still works FLAWLESSLY with Netflix. I run a BrightHouse 40mbit (routinely tested) cable internet connection....so speed isn't an issue here. I was also able to stream dlna content from my W7 64bit laptop in 1080p without issue, so the speed of the wireless connection to the Panny '500 does not appear to be an issue either.

What dlna are you using? Does it allow Flac? I did not had that problem with NetFlix.
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post #316 of 1215
5/27/12 at 9:15am
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Originally Posted by BufordTJustice View Post

Okay, I'm encountering some playback/stability issues with my network connection when using wireless networking and running Netflix.

I can run Pandora for hours at a stint...no issues (I constantly switch between my 8 radio stations when I listen so I don't have to burn 'skips').

When using Netflix, I can usually get about 20 minutes into one selection. I will invariably lose lip-sync about 3 minutes in. Then, if I pause or scrub in any direction, I will get a stalled loading-progress-bar....which also never fails to turn into a Netflix error stating that this title is 'currently unavailable' and advising that I should try again later or simply play another title.

I then get this same error with EVERY OTHER TITLE I attempt to play. This then culminates in a fatal netflix error stating my network connection has failed.

The overall Netflix interface is also VERY sluggish.

After backing out completely and going into the network settings, my '500s network connection is left in the 'connecting' state until I physically remove the power cord from the back. Restarts did not help. Factory Default reset also did not help.

I completed the above cycle approximately 8 times between yesterday and today. Gonna contact Panasonic ASAP.

Anybody else having these issues?

NOTE: My Vizio TV with internal VIA app and Netflix interface (and wireless network connection) still works FLAWLESSLY with Netflix. I run a BrightHouse 40mbit (routinely tested) cable internet connection....so speed isn't an issue here. I was also able to stream dlna content from my W7 64bit laptop in 1080p without issue, so the speed of the wireless connection to the Panny '500 does not appear to be an issue either.

I don't have any of this above problem but Netflix interface need to be improve not to mention loading also needs improvement...
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post #317 of 1215
5/27/12 at 9:19am
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Originally Posted by hometheatergeek View Post


So does this mean you would have better success with using either the analog outputs or the optical ouputs in order to play 192/24?

Corrected. It was my Anthem that was the problem.
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post #318 of 1215
5/27/12 at 9:29am
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Originally Posted by BufordTJustice View Post

Okay, I'm encountering some playback/stability issues with my network connection when using wireless networking and running Netflix.

I can run Pandora for hours at a stint...no issues (I constantly switch between my 8 radio stations when I listen so I don't have to burn 'skips').

When using Netflix, I can usually get about 20 minutes into one selection. I will invariably lose lip-sync about 3 minutes in. Then, if I pause or scrub in any direction, I will get a stalled loading-progress-bar....which also never fails to turn into a Netflix error stating that this title is 'currently unavailable' and advising that I should try again later or simply play another title.

I then get this same error with EVERY OTHER TITLE I attempt to play. This then culminates in a fatal netflix error stating my network connection has failed.

The overall Netflix interface is also VERY sluggish.

After backing out completely and going into the network settings, my '500s network connection is left in the 'connecting' state until I physically remove the power cord from the back. Restarts did not help. Factory Default reset also did not help.

I completed the above cycle approximately 8 times between yesterday and today. Gonna contact Panasonic ASAP.

Anybody else having these issues?

NOTE: My Vizio TV with internal VIA app and Netflix interface (and wireless network connection) still works FLAWLESSLY with Netflix. I run a BrightHouse 40mbit (routinely tested) cable internet connection....so speed isn't an issue here. I was also able to stream dlna content from my W7 64bit laptop in 1080p without issue, so the speed of the wireless connection to the Panny '500 does not appear to be an issue either.

I also encountered the wireless issues with the panasonic not acquiring an ip address automatically and having to turn the power off and back on. I solved that by having the player using a fixed IP adrress and reserving it thru my Netgear Router. It works much better right now with no internet drops. I also noticed some lipsync issues wit Netflix but they are random in nature. Hope this helps.
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post #319 of 1215
5/27/12 at 9:33am
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Originally Posted by habibs View Post

I also encountered the wireless issues with the panasonic not acquiring an ip address automatically and having to turn the power off and back on. I solved that by having the player using a fixed IP adrress and reserving it thru my Netgear Router. It works much better right now with no internet drops. I also noticed some lipsync issues wit Netflix but they are random in nature. Hope this helps.

NetFlix has a problem with lipsync. Did anyone contact Panasonic to fix these issues?
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post #320 of 1215
5/27/12 at 10:29am
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Originally Posted by Brian-HD View Post

NetFlix has a problem with lipsync. Did anyone contact Panasonic to fix these issues?

Yes it does sometimes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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post #321 of 1215
5/27/12 at 11:07am
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Originally Posted by Brian-HD View Post

NetFlix has a problem with lipsync. Did anyone contact Panasonic to fix these issues?

Yes, I have that too, was hoping I wasn't the only one.

I'll open an issue with them.
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post #322 of 1215
5/27/12 at 11:24am
Guys check out the bdt 320 Page. I found out the netflix lip sync issue and how to fix it. I already had a series of conversations with Panasonic. They are aware the problem.
Basically, you have to turn off the quick start if you don't wanna see the lip sync issues. If you used the blu ray or dvd on your player since the last boot up then it causes lip sync issue. In that case I take out the disc out of the player and turn off and back on the player and same scenes that had lip sync problems goes away and never comes back. When the quick start is on with turning off the player doesn't get rid of the lip sync issue. You can un plug and plug it back in as a work around..i chose to turn quick start off.
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post #323 of 1215
5/27/12 at 11:27am
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...6#post22055336

I did this reset late last night (too late, really). A couple netflix tests show that it has fixed the problem. I'll advise more later.

Apparently, after going to firmware 1.31, this is necessary for some.

I quickly started playing several Netflix titles and they all worked much better.

More after I get off-shift tonight (12 hours).

Bring it, Beryl!
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post #324 of 1215
5/27/12 at 11:29am
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Originally Posted by hayatiakbas View Post

Guys check out the bdt 320 Page. I found out the netflix lip sync issue and how to fix it. I already had a series of conversations with Panasonic. They are aware the problem.
Basically, you have to turn off the quick start if you don't wanna see the lip sync issues. If you used the blu ray or dvd on your player since the last boot up then it causes lip sync issue. In that case I take out the disc out of the player and turn off and back on the player and same scenes that had lip sync problems goes away and never comes back. When the quick start is on with turning off the player doesn't get rid of the lip sync issue. You can un plug and plug it back in as a work around..i chose to turn quick start off.

FYI: my issues happened regardless of my quickstart settings. I ran with it off almost the whole time...only turned it on to briefly troubleshoot. Glad it worked for you though.
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post #325 of 1215
5/27/12 at 12:11pm
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Originally Posted by hayatiakbas View Post

Guys check out the bdt 320 Page. I found out the netflix lip sync issue and how to fix it. I already had a series of conversations with Panasonic. They are aware the problem.
Basically, you have to turn off the quick start if you don't wanna see the lip sync issues. If you used the blu ray or dvd on your player since the last boot up then it causes lip sync issue. In that case I take out the disc out of the player and turn off and back on the player and same scenes that had lip sync problems goes away and never comes back. When the quick start is on with turning off the player doesn't get rid of the lip sync issue. You can un plug and plug it back in as a work around..i chose to turn quick start off.

NetFlix lipsync resolved but I can not use my downloaded remote from my I pad. And sometime there is no audio if when changed to a new movie. It is not complete fix. I reported the issue to Panasonic.
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post #326 of 1215
5/27/12 at 2:26pm
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Originally Posted by BufordTJustice View Post


FYI: my issues happened regardless of my quickstart settings. I ran with it off almost the whole time...only turned it on to briefly troubleshoot. Glad it worked for you though.

Of course. Turning off the quick start is just a work around. The reason why lip sync happens has something to do with having a disc in the player. And only turning the player on and off fixes it. Somehow with quick start enabled the player doesn't fully reset and when you turn it off and lip sync is still there. So even with quick start off you will have lip sync issues as long as you use the player part of the unit. I don't keep disc in the player and no issues with mine. If I wanna watch a movie, after I am done I take it out and reset the player by turning it off and turn on netflix then. Until next firmware update that's the only option it seems.
By the way, I have 135 inch screen with a projector. Is there really a difference in PQ between 320 and 500? Both with all the enhancement off of course. (chroma, super res and contrast etc. Off)
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post #327 of 1215
5/27/12 at 2:35pm
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Originally Posted by Brian-HD View Post


NetFlix lipsync resolved but I can not use my downloaded remote from my I pad. And sometime there is no audio if when changed to a new movie. It is not complete fix. I reported the issue to Panasonic.

You can take out your disc in the player and unplug the player before you use netflix and that should fix the lip sync as well.
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post #328 of 1215
5/27/12 at 2:49pm
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Originally Posted by hayatiakbas View Post


You can take out your disc in the player and unplug the player before you use netflix and that should fix the lip sync as well.

Is there a fix soon since you have been talking to Panasonic?
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post #329 of 1215
5/27/12 at 3:20pm
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Originally Posted by Brian-HD View Post

Is there a fix soon since you have been talking Panasonic?

it might take a while. they never fixed the black out problem on the 2011 models.

Jacob
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post #330 of 1215
5/27/12 at 4:26pm
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it might take a while. they never fixed the black out problem on the 2011 models.

Jacob

The manager called me who had a meeting with the blu ray engineer about it. They will fix it I think.
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