Official Panasonic DMP-BDT 220/320/500 Owners Thread - Page 107

Originally Posted by JAG Audio 

Under the main menu settings select / Setup / Player Settings / Video / HDMI Output / 24p Output / On.

With 24p Output ON, "BD-Video recorded at 24p will be output in 24p; others will be output in 60p".
"To output DVD-Video in 24p, please change this setting to ON and then change 24p to ON located in OPTION".

There is only one way to change the OPTION setting::
1 )Play your DVD
2) Press OPTION on the remote
3) Select Video Settings (3rd menu down on the left side)
4 Select 24p (7th menu down on the right side)
5) Change from Off to ON

Originally Posted by mario64 

Anyone else having issues with Skyfall? I've tried on two different 220's and both at two points will freeze for several seconds. The worst spot is the scene where M meets up with the bad guy after he gets captured. Don't think my disc is bad because my Sony player doesn't do this.

Originally Posted by Angler55 

Watched it two nights ago on my BDT500 and it played great. Really good movie! I'm not much on Bond but that one is worth buying!

Al

Originally Posted by dpejunk 

Hi. I'm sorry to bother everyone, but I am new to AVSForum and have no clue what i am missing trying to get my BDT 220 to share Network Drive.
I have read numerous posts re: Network setups on the BDT220. I've read through 80+ pages without success ...
Especially the posts from Whitesoxwin


Sorry for the length of this post, but I wish to prevent any confusion(on my end) from the start.


I HAVE been able to watch only mp4 via DLNA. Everything else is grayed out, but listed.

I'm not able to figure out why I can not view mkv files via DLNA. Not sure if it is possible even. All files are listed, but grayed out with exception of mp4.
I am having problems getting my 220 to connect via Network Drive sharing.

I am able to watch mp4, mkv, etc via USB port WITHOUT a problem.

So, my problem(s):
can not figure out what I am doing incorrectly to connect and view mkv, mp4, etc. via Network Drive sharing
-and-
Why will the 220 not play mkv via DLNA client.

System info:
Windows XP Pro.
IP address is 192.168.0.104 per ipconfig from command prompt.
The shared folder I created is on c:/Sharedmedia
I have clicked on Start Menu>My Network Places>Shared Docs>Sharedmedia.
Right click on Sharedmedia>Properties>Sharing.
Checked Share this folder on the network.
Share Name field is Sharedmedia.

On BDT220:
Under Setup>Player Settings>Network>Network Settings.
LAN Connection Mode: Wireless
Wireless Settings: Connected
IP Address/DNS Settings:
Connection Test Passes
Auto config set to off
IP Address 192.168.0.104
Subnet 255.255.255.0
Deault Gateway: 192.168.0.1
DNS Auto Config: off
Primary DNS: 192.168.0.1

* Again, under IP Address/DNS settings the connection test passes


From the Home screen>Network>Network Drive>Videos
Sharedmedia is highlighted. When I select ...
The IP address corresponds with above.
Share Folder Name: Sharedmedia
(If I understand correctly, just the name, not the path)
User ID: MainNet
Password: *************
The password is correct

It says cannot connect when I select connect from the Network Drive(Home screen menus)

??? What am I missing?

Help me Obi wan....

Originally Posted by Zatarra13 

I just bought this player and I love it. I have it connected wirelessly with little to no effort but its a tad sluggish on netflix. I assumed it would be more responsive perhaps with a wired connection, so i ran cable down my walls from my server room to my living room and cut out plate boxes etc etc.

However, I cannot find any method of connecting wired to work. I'm a network engineer by trade so im embarassed to have to post this in the first place! I have a WRT54GL router setup with tomato firmware and Ive ready 107 pages of feedback here and tried all the methods listed including the following:
1) press and hold B+Y+OK and reset dvd player to defaults, then disable dhcp and select 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 as DNS - result no connection
2) dhcp - result no connection
3) assign all address manually - result no connection
4) assign mac address of dvd player in router as Static DHCP address - result no connection

HELP! my router eth-light just steady blinks off and on ,, and I cannot ping the dvd player nor do i see it listed in the status log for the router.

Also, I have verified the ethernet cable is functional by connecting my laptop (with wireless disabled) to that cable and accessing the net.

next step??

Thanks in advance

Originally Posted by JAG Audio 

I do not mean this to sound condescending, but I realize now that I made too many assumptions regarding other peoples knowledge base and I should have been clearer with some of my explanations.

What I should have stated was, setting the 24p menu to ON can benefit some non native 24P discs and make them look more like film BUT!!!, it can cause a "stutter effect” on certain discs.

There are many factors that can affect the playback quality of non native 24P material. Below is a list of a few:
1) Camera type, brand and model used and the film rate selected (sometimes called “capture rate”) during the original shooting on set.
2) Hardware, software and the film rate selected during the picture editing process.
3) Telecine NTSC pull-down rate (3:2, 4:4, 5:5, etcetera)
4) DVD authoring parameters selected

If you have any further questions, below is a link to an AVS forum, which has some good details.

I hope this helps.

Sincerely,

JAG

http://www.avsforum.com/t/941936/is-there-any-difference-between-24p-and-60p

Originally Posted by dpejunk 

Hi. I'm sorry to bother everyone, but I am new to AVSForum

I HAVE been able to watch only mp4 via DLNA. Everything else is grayed out, but listed.

I'm not able to figure out why I can not view mkv files via DLNA. Not sure if it is possible even. All files are listed, but grayed out with exception of mp4.
I am having problems getting my 220 to connect via Network Drive sharing.

I am able to watch mp4, mkv, etc via USB port WITHOUT a problem.

Why will the 220 not play mkv via DLNA client.

can not figure out what I am doing incorrectly to connect and view mkv, mp4, etc. via Network Drive sharing

System info:
Windows XP Pro.
IP address is 192.168.0.104 per ipconfig from command prompt.
The shared folder I created is on c:/Sharedmedia
I have clicked on Start Menu>My Network Places>Shared Docs>Sharedmedia.
Right click on Sharedmedia>Properties>Sharing.
Checked Share this folder on the network.
Share Name field is Sharedmedia.

On BDT220:
Under Setup>Player Settings>Network>Network Settings.
LAN Connection Mode: Wireless
Wireless Settings: Connected
IP Address/DNS Settings:
Connection Test Passes
Auto config set to off
IP Address 192.168.0.104
Subnet 255.255.255.0
Deault Gateway: 192.168.0.1
DNS Auto Config: off
Primary DNS: 192.168.0.1

* Again, under IP Address/DNS settings the connection test passes


From the Home screen>Network>Network Drive>Videos
Sharedmedia is highlighted. When I select ...
The IP address corresponds with above.
Share Folder Name: Sharedmedia
(If I understand correctly, just the name, not the path)
User ID: MainNet
Password: *************
The password is correct


??? What am I missing?

Help me Obi wan....

Originally Posted by rjih 

The Panasonic support site indicates there were changes to;

•VIERA Connect™ update
•DLNA compatibility

Originally Posted by slimoli 

There is no specs yet, wonder if the new 230 will have a web browser. Costco has the 220 for 78 bucks , not sure if there is anything else really different between the models.

Originally Posted by JAG Audio 

At no point have I changed what I said. My original post was and still is accurate; 24P ON for a non-native 24P movie can cause a stutter effect.

I did not state that the link had anything “to do with how this player plays non native 24P material”. I included the link for any members who might have further questions regarding the thread’s clearly labeled title, “Is there any difference between 24p and 60p?”

Sincerely,

JAG
.

Originally Posted by RaptorX 

I have been poking around the non-US Panasonic sites and some specs are showing up. It appears that:

• The unit will have two HDMI outputs, allowing you to split HDMI audio and video, but I can't tell if this will be on all three models or just the top one (330)
• The unit will have a web browser (same note as above; not sure if it is on all three models)
• The unit will not have analog audio output (RCA) jacks

EDIT:

Confirming 230 specs...although this is Panasonic's Italy site. 4K upscaling and dual HDMI are only on the 330 but the 130 & 230 do have a browser. The 130 does not have built-in wireless.

http://shop.panasonic.it/DMP-BDT130/DMP-BDT130EG,it_IT,pd.html

http://shop.panasonic.it/DMP-BDT230/DMP-BDT230EG,it_IT,pd.html?q=bdt230&start=1

http://shop.panasonic.it/DMP-BDT330/DMP-BDT330EG,it_IT,pd.html?q=BDT330&start=1

All bets are off, of course, if the destination country impacts the specs!

Originally Posted by farkem 

Dude. You've got your threads mixed up.

Originally Posted by aaronwt 

The US press release in January mentioned this info with the dual HDMI and 4K output models and the browser and wireless models.

Originally Posted by RaptorX 

The lack of RCA jacks too?

Please point me to that press release, as all I saw was comments from people that were at CES and didn't see any model-specific specifications.

PANASONIC EXPANDS ON AWARD-WINNING DEVICES WITH 2013 BLU-RAY DISC™ PLAYER LINEUP, FOCUSING ON HIGH-QUALITY PICTURE, SOUND, DESIGN AND SMART NETWORKING

Panasonic Introduces Two New 3D-Capable Players Featuring Wireless Capabilities for Added Content Viewing

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (January 7, 2013) – Panasonic, a major developer and contributor to the success of the Blu-ray format, today introduced an expanded Blu-ray Disc Player lineup with two new Full HD 3D models – the DMP-BDT330, DMP-BDT230, and two 2D Blu-ray Disc Players – the DMP-BD89 and DMP-BD79.

Additionally, Panasonic maintains the successes of FULL HD 3D 2012 models – the DMP-BDT500 and DMP-BBT01. All four of the 3D-capable models include Panasonic's proprietary IPTV platform, VIERA Connect1, while the 2D models feature IP VOD, a service that offers a limited, though targeted, selection of such sites as Netflix, HuluPlus, Amazon Instant Video, Vudu, CinemaNow and YouTube.

"Panasonic is committed to the best in-home entertainment and this year's Blu-ray Players are at the forefront of design, performance and green technology," said Alex Fried, Product Manager, Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America. "With new features including expanded VIERA Connect applications, seamless web browsing and display mirroring allowing interaction with a tablet or smartphone, Panasonic continues to create products with the needs of today's consumer top-of-mind."

A new feature, Display Mirroring, takes into account the increased smartphone and tablet use while viewing programming on your TV. Now simply with a flick of the hand, users can take content on their smartphone or tablet (Android 4.2) operating system or higher) and view the same images, videos or games on a large screen to share with family and friends. Display Mirroring is available on the BDT330 as well as the BDT230.

Panasonic's reputation for creating quality video products is on high display with the entire line of 2013 home entertainment products, specifically the BDT230, the direct successor to the 2012 CEA Innovation award-winning and critically acclaimed BDT220. The BDT220 features built-in Wi-Fi, 2D-3D conversion, a web browser with pointer cursor, and Panasonic's proprietary IPTV platform, VIERA Connect.

All 2013 Blu-ray Disc Players include built-in Wi-Fi with the exception of the BD79 which is wireless-ready, enabling users to access additional content and services through the internet without the need to tether your device.

Panasonic's line of Blu-ray Players also features high-quality network audio (DLNA compatable) as well as 192kHz/32bit Audio DAC on the 3D-capable models (BDT500) and built-in 4K up-scaling (BDT330). Additionally the BDT500, BBT01, BDT330 and BDT230 feature 2D-3D conversion for any content and the BDT500 and BDT330 models also include twin HDMI ports.

In addition to Panasonic's recognized commitment to the highest audio and video standards, the 2013 devices all were created with a focus on design. Matching some of the design innovations seen with VIERA televisions, these new slim and sleek players match the décor in any home. Featuring sharp angles to take up less surface area, the compact main unit includes cardboard cushions to prevent any damage to furniture.

As with all of Panasonic's products, environmental stewardship and specific energy- reducing technologies are brought into the 2013 line of Blu-ray Players to give the consumer the best at-home viewing experience without sacrificing performance.

The two new 3D-capable Blu-ray models include Miracast – a display mirroring feature which enables users to transfer their own photos and videos captured on Smartphone and Tablet devices to their HDTV screen with the swipe of a finger. The 3D-capable Blu-ray models also feature a Web Browser with pointer cursor for easy maneuvering, while all models in the 2013 lineup also feature external HDD Playback and personalized menu options on the Blu-ray lineup.

The Panasonic 2013 Blu-ray Players will be available in February 2013. They will be on display at the Panasonic booth #9406 at the 2013 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center from January 8, 2013 through January 11, 2013.

PANASONIC LAUNCHES TWO NEW STREAMING PLAYERS TO VIDEO PLAYER LINEUP

Sleek and Slim Media Players Feature Built in Wi-Fi for Easy and Versatile Video Viewing

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (January 7, 2013) – Panasonic, an industry leader and pioneer in emerging video technology, launches two new streaming media players, the DMP-MST60 and the DMP-MS10 featuring VIERA Connect and IP VOD respectively. The two media players continue Panasonic's innovation in the A/V category and feature VOD up-conversion and DLNA certification with other networking and video quality features.

"We're proud to introduce these new and innovative streaming media players into our already extensive lineup of award-winning video players," said Alex Fried, Product Manager, Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America. "Featuring the same great technology found in Panasonic's Blu-ray players, the MST60 and MS10 are simple and seamless devices giving consumers a new option for disc-less viewing."

Panasonic's 3D-capable streaming media player, the MST60, features Panasonic's proprietary IPTV platform, VIERA Connect1, which allows users to access their favorite online services including gaming, music, social networking, sports and VOD applications. The MS10 includes built-in Wi-Fi and contains access to IP VOD, giving users the ability to stream many of their favorite TV shows, movies and music from a variety of applications including Netflix, Hulu Plus, CinemaNow, Vudu, Amazon Instant Video and YouTube. The MST60 includes a Web browser with cursor for easy maneuvering, while both models feature Miracast, external HDD Playback, and a 2D-3D conversion function.

Panasonic's streaming media players also feature display mirroring which takes into consideration the increased smartphone and tablet use while viewing programming on your TV. Now simply with a flick of the hand, users can take content on their smartphone or tablet (Android 4.2 operating system or higher) and view the same images, videos or games on a large screen to share with family and friends. Display mirroring is available on the both streaming media players.

In addition to Panasonic's commitment to the highest audio and video standards, the 2013 devices all were created with a focus on design. Matching some of the design innovations seen with VIERA televisions, these new slim and sleek players enhance the décor in any home. Featuring sharp angles to take up less surface area, the compact main unit includes cardboard cushions to prevent any damage to furniture.

As with all of Panasonic's products, environmental stewardship and specific energy- reducing technologies are featured in the 2013 line of media players to give the consumer the best at-home viewing experience without sacrificing performance.

The Panasonic 2013 media players will be available in February 2013. They will be on display at the Panasonic booth #9406 at the 2013 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center from January 8, 2013 through January 11, 2013.

Originally Posted by Ryedady 

Sorry but I just got this Player and am totally confusd by the 24p setting, i am by no means a newbie to electronics but I dont understand the wording, So if I leave the 24p setting to off is all 24p material being output as 24p, and 60 material staying as 60? Does turning on 24p then force all material to 24p? that is the way i read it but im wondering if i have to turn it on to get my 24p stuff to be output as 24p

Thanks a bunch

Originally Posted by RaptorX 

You are correct aaronwt, save the lack of analog audio output and coax digital ouput. Of course, companies generally don't advertise what features they are dropping.

Also, no mention of the 130 in there, unless I missed that too.