BD-UP5000 Universal Player Samsung [OFFICIAL OWNERS THREAD] & FAQ - Page 278

Originally Posted by ckelly33

Refurb warranty is 90days vs 1 year on new.

Originally Posted by Smarty-pants

No no no no no no no. That is NOT a reputable place to buy from.

Originally Posted by hhaller

I am dying to see some of these comparison pics...

Originally Posted by dougotte

Yes, I'd like to see how the LH200 handles shots in which the 5k displays the alleged "pepper." I see it in the sandstorm at the beginning of CE3K. However, my eye isn't expert enough to tell if it's just grain or a problem w/ the chip displaying a HD image.

Doug

Originally Posted by vinnie97

Have you tried pausing the image? I would think if the noise stops fluctuating, then you could confidently conclude what you're seeing is film grain (which is very much likely, CE3K being the age that it is).

Originally Posted by AdamWL

I have an odd question. I wound up with sealed boxes of both the HD DVD and Blu-ray versions of Blade Runner. The HD DVD being $21.95 and the Blu-ray being $14.95. I have (3) HD DVD capable players and only the UP5000 for Blu-ray. Other than the price difference is there any advantage/playback issues specific to the BD-UP5000? All things being equal, which would everyone else keep For the UP5000?

Originally Posted by Eric Busch

AFAIK both the BR and HD versions use the exact same VC-1 encode and TrueHD audio track, so playing on the 5000 with the latest firmware there should be no difference whatsoever between the two. The only real question is if the $7 premium on the HD version is worth being able to watch it on your other three players?

I guess I'll start the repair process tomorrow on this Nov-07 build. Doesn't say much for Samsung quality.

Originally Posted by BT&annie

Opinion wanted:

For those of you who own this - here's my situation. Have Tosh A35 HDDVD player. Got it because my receiver (Denon 3802) has 5.1 analog inputs but no HDMI. Have about 40+ HDDVDs. This Sammy is the only combo player that has 5.1 analog outputs. So I can go this route with a refurb player for about $350.

OR

Choice 2 is upgrade the receiver to one that switches HDMI, pick up a BluRay only player and let the players do the decoding and pass it through that way. Total cost probably closer to $700-$1000.

I'm leaning up5000 but reluctant to pull the trigger...

Originally Posted by Smarty-pants

Eventually, BR players will be "cheaper" and everyone will have 2-3 of them just like they do now with sd dvd players. BR will be the new standard. Personally I would keep the BR version.

Originally Posted by AdamWL

Yes, they are the EXACT same encodes for both audio and video as well as features. I just didn't know if the UP5000 had any playback glitches that were known of with either version. I'm sure they both "look" identical. One copy has to go back!

Originally Posted by Old AV Buff

WalMart know is carrying a basic Magnovox Blu Ray player for $298.00

Originally Posted by Old AV Buff

Check this out....
http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/03...ayer-purchase/ and
http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9962936-1.html
Let the prices drop.
The Super Wallyworlds had several BD on sale this week for $15.00. I think the sale goes thru tomorrow.

Originally Posted by ckelly33

I have found a curiosity with this player and certain movies. I have watched two movies recently: Rendition and Stargate, both of these movies have subtitles when a foreign language is spoken. I noticed that the subtitles don't play when they are supposed to. I have to turn on English Subtitles completely (which displays the English subtitle even when they are speaking English - very annoying) in order to understand the movie.

Am I doing something wrong? Is this a known issue?

Originally Posted by ILLBEBECK

Well. I finally figured I better unpack my second 5K, as it's been sitting in the box for nearly two weeks. I bought my first one new from Circuit City back in 12/08. It was an 11/07 build, and once I upgraded to FW 1.0, it worked perfectly. So perfectly that I didn't hesitate to buy a second one for the bedroom when Second Act had the refurbished ones for $299, at the end of last month.

So I was getting ready to upgrade both to FW 1.3, but since I had yet to unpack the refurb (12/07 build), something told me that I should test it out before upgrading. Well glad I did-

First I put in "3:10 To Yuma" (which plays great on my first 5K). Everything appeared fine until I decided to skip chapters. When I did this I heard what sounded like a quick "static pop" in my speakers- it did this almost every time I advanced chapters. I thought maybe it was speaker setting thing, so I stopped play to check the 5K settings in the menu. First, I wanted to see what FW it had? I was able to navigate to the appropriate screen, saw it was 1.2, but then the screen froze and I had to power it off.

Restarted it, even did the FF reset just to start fresh. Put the movie back in- it appeared to be starting up normal, but now I couldn't get the 5K menu to come on. It would show "main menu" on the 5K display, but the menu wouldn't appear on my TV.

I tried starting the movie, which started fine except for a few more of those "static pops". Then I tried to jump to a scene. Once I did this, the picture froze on an "instruction menu" for the extras, but I could hear the sound of the scene playing. I had to stop the thing again. Power off; unplug; power on. Now I couldn't even get a picture.

Checked my HDMI cable- even plugged it back in to my good 5K (it worked fine). Plugged it back in to the refurb, and still no picture. This should have been enough for me to just pack the thing up, but I wanted to torture myself more I guess. So I powered it off and unplugged it for a few minutes.

Tried it again- this time "3:10" froze on the "loading menu" (you know, those little dots that move across the screen-well, they stopped moving!). I ejected the disc and decided to put in "Live Free Or Die Hard" and it appeared to be working just fine: loaded quick; skipped through the previews; film started; I could fast forward. Wait a minute- what are all those grainy scratches on the screen?!

Went to the 5K menu (which came on fine now) and I was getting the same "scratches" across the blue menu screen too! Then the menu screen froze again and that was enough for me. Went to pack the thing up and the bottom of it was REALLY hot!

Anyway, guess I'll be contacting Second Act ASAP!

At least I have one good 5K.....knock on wood!

Originally Posted by Jascias

You should still upgrade it. Wouldn't hurt. I had similar problems with my nov build, but all is working great with 1.3 firmware.

Originally Posted by vinnie97

They all get "REALLY hot" on the bottom...check your November build after you've had it on for a sufficient amount of time. These refurbished units have been a hit or miss mess, though.

Originally Posted by ILLBEBECK

Well, Second Act was quick to respond in just a few hours. Here was their reply:

Thank you for your correspondence. We are sorry to hear that your bluray player is not performing as expected. We will check our stock as this item appears to be out of stock. We will confer with our warehouse regarding the availability of this unit. In the event that this unit is out of stock, we will explore other replacement options with you. If none ot the available options will meet your needs, we will cheerfully issue you a full refund.

So the question is, if they do not come up with another (which there is a good chance that they wont) should I return it or send it to Samsung? I am not in any huge hurry since my other 5K works great and this was for the bedroom.

Also to note: I did purchase the 3-year extended warranty from SA when I bought this thing.

Originally Posted by Old AV Buff

Check this out....
http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/03...ayer-purchase/
Let the prices drop.

Originally Posted by iceeagle

Sorry to hear you are having problems. I received an e-mail from the third-party warranty provider, Consumer Priority Service before I received my refurb from Second Act. Have you registered with CPS yet? The e-mail from CPS stated:

"Please be advised that your service plan requires registration within 30 days of your dated invoice. You will need your product's serial number to complete the registration process."

Registration was painless, and something of a confidence builder. If you have not yet registered, you should do so.

Originally Posted by pobff

Problem with $198 player...because PS3 is $299 with the same promotion.
http://www.tvpredictions.com/walmart061008.htm

It's saying the Magnavox is gathering dust...


ILLBEBECK - Is the extended warranty through Samsung or Second Act only? If Samsung, i'd probably send it directly to Samsung. Second act most likely won't receive any more stock except for the returns from other unsatisfied customers.