The Picture Shows a 1-2 Blu-Ray Duplicator Instead of a 1-3, Maybe I'm Not Understanding Something? Thanks.
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Sorry for confusion, it is 1 to 3, one reader and 3 burners duplicator indeed.
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Robert,Do the math. 3/2.1 is 5.1. 3 refers to L/R/Center 2 refers to L/R surround and .1 is the sub.So the max of 3/4.1 you are seeing is the 7.1 surround.Relax and go enjoy a movie. I'm about to do the same. - Love the receiver BTW
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Thanks for the info Kevin, just got back from a huge dvd store here and I noticed a lot of Blu Ray discs marked 'all regions' (1,2,3) on the back of them so Sony may be trying relax restrictions for now to corner the market here. I also just found out that's it's pointless getting a blu-ray and/or hd-dvd player as my 3 year old 43" Pioneer Plasma with external hig def set top box can only output 1024 X 768 pixels max, so I wouldn't visibly see blu-rays or hd-dvd's 1080p potential...think I'm better off just getting a good upscaling dvd player & a good hdmi cable. Except for PS2, dvd players/recorders sold here are region free out of the box anyway. Will look out for Oppo but don't think it's sold here. Thanks for the info Kevin, just got back from a huge dvd store here and I noticed a lot of Blu Ray discs marked 'all regions' (1,2,3) on the back of them so Sony may be trying relax restrictions for now to corner the market here. I also just found out that's it's pointless getting a blu-ray and/or hd-dvd player as my 3 year old 43" Pioneer Plasma with external hig def set top box can only output 1024 X 768 pixels max, so I wouldn't visibly see blu-rays or hd-dvd's 1080p potential...think I'm better off just getting a good upscaling dvd player & a good hdmi cable. Except for PS2, dvd... » Read More Thanks for the info Kevin, just got back from a huge dvd store here and I noticed a lot of Blu Ray discs marked 'all regions' (1,2,3) on the back of them so Sony may be trying relax restrictions for now to corner the market here. I also just found out that's it's pointless getting a blu-ray and/or hd-dvd player as my 3 year old 43" Pioneer Plasma with external hig def set top box can only output 1024 X 768 pixels max, so I wouldn't visibly see blu-rays or hd-dvd's 1080p potential...think I'm better off just getting a good upscaling dvd player & a good hdmi cable. Except for PS2, dvd players/recorders sold here are region free out of the box anyway. Will look out for Oppo but don't think it's sold here. « Show Less
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Many "backups" are converted to a lower bitrate to fit a dual-layer disc on a single layer DVDR, which is why backups may not look great at 1080P. 1080P isn't as forgiving as a standard 480i set.
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Great price! How did you negotiate down from the MSRP to $2,100? Did you do this in the store and talk with a manager? Was it part of a package deal (tv, blu-ray, surround sound, installation, etc.)? Any insight would be helpful. Thanks!
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Thanks, Bishop, for your reply. I liked your last statement (very funny!). A couple of hours after i went out to get this model at Best Buy (i just couldn't wait!), a friend showed me the all-region equivalent (also from Pioneer) featured on this same Amazon site! Well, at least they claim it's all region, but seems some customers have had to get guarantees from the supplier that the unit will indeed play all types of discs. A bit confusing. ;)
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I have the same issue. Same movie, same player. I have netflix'd this movie twice thinking that it may be a bad disc, but both did exactly the same thing you describe. I guess I cant watch it. :-(
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Dear E. Hamilton, good morning. I confess you this All-in-one was a big disappointment for me, because I expected a quick and efficient machine and it wasn't what I found. It does not read blu-ray and the dvd/ cd burner stopped working since the beginnig. I do not recommend it for you. Best regards, Edney
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Webwizardry, did you get any help with this? I have the same issue and have not found a resolution. The answers here do not apply if your Blu Ray only has one HDMI output and no other outputs.
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There are two UPC labels on the box, and they're looking for the one w/ the serial #. They denied me because I'd sent in the other one. But a phone call to their rebate dept cleared it up (I gave them the serial # over the phone). Lets see if the DVD arrives as claimed.
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The description says it is a DVD/Blu-ray combo. The tech reviews I read also indicate it is a Blu-ray drive. I am waiting on my replacement unit to arrive as I was shipped the wrong unit. I will update my review and test the Blu-ray as soon as it arrives.
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Posted by the scurviest (is that even a word?) Blu zombie of them all. Can you say "propaganda"?Blu-ray won, why do you feel the need to continue posting pro-BR crap in an attempt to curtail A-3 sales?
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Thanks,I called to Sony to get my setup mike replaced and while at it, I asked about this. He gave the same explanation. Putting 4.5 in Bluray today. Nice toys !
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These players are originally region one. They are actually then modified to be region free by a third part or by the seller. If done correctly they player would be working 100% perfect and there would be no loss in picture quality. It will be up to par as expected. However you must check the sellers background, see how long they have been around and if you can contact them after the sale by phone for support. Most legitamite companies have been around for years I've seen some for 2-3 decades. I did a search on google for region free blu-ray player and purchased mine. It's works great. I had a snag with one disc, and the company sent me some software to fix it very quickly.
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Some of the streaming video IS HD. There seems to be no correlation between whether a movie is offered in Blu-ray (HD) via the mail & whether it is offered in HD via streaming (i.e. I have seen movies that were not offered in Blu-ray format that are available in HD streaming & vice-versa).
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I have the optical output from the unit connected to the Optical input of the amplifier and use a 7.1 setup--Most Blu Ray is 5.1 but now and then some of them are 7.1--Sounds fine--
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the blu-ray must have a different/unique frequency. different than others i would try ordering the remote from the company that made the dvd player(i am a certified microsoft programmer ask away i love to answer)