bh9230bw (latest firmware) freezes during DVD play (standard &amp; bluray). takes 5 minutes to unfreeze or needs a power off and on. Any other solutions?
1381647
You're lucky yours plays discs at all, or can update its firmware. My player stopped connecting (wi-fi or ethernet) or playing discs within 6 months. I spent hours on the phone with many different LG agents, and the conclusion was that they couldn't help me, and to write a customer complaint. I wrote 2 complaints via the website, and both were unanswered.
120176
You might try upgrading the firmware on your current player -- that may solve your disc compatibility problems
2032661
I believe there has only been 1 firmware update, which is can be found here: http://www.funai-corp.com/support/Firmwares.aspx You have to burn it to a CD & then load it to the blu-ray player from the CD.
1160683
This started happening last month. I've had the unit for 2 years. Usually opening and closing the DVD tray will resolve the issue. Sometimes it takes 3 or 4 tries to get the movie to play.
440890
I have this same issue with an earlier model (BDP-S350). For me the problem began when my blu-ray player automatically updated its firmware last spring. Even blu-ray disks that played fine earlier stopped playing, although many of the new disks that I've tried work fine. Sony appears to be oblivious to this issue not providing any meaningful customer support. There are several possible solutions posted on the SONY website and on various discussion forums for other models (e.g, turn off the Internet access, clear the USB jump drive memory, unplug the unit from the AC power for a minute or two). None of them worked in my case. I finally gave up and bought a new Panasonic player; out of principle I persisted in trying to 'fix' my Sony blu-ray player for quite a while and eventually decided to pay a few buck to buy my way out of the aggravation). Bye, bye Sony products, hello Panasonic (They also burned me years ago for discontinuing support [e.g., driver updates] for one of their expensive Vaio computers.).
1099234
I encountered same problem. In June 2010 (18 months after purchase), my Sony BDP-550 stopped recognizing Blu-Ray disks. All other types of disks still work. Sony had me upgrade the firmware and reset device to factory settings. No effect. The Sony customer support people pretend that they have never heard of this problem. I sent them a dozen on-line reports by others who talked to Sony and were also told to upgrade the firmware without effect. Now, I am trying to get a written quote for the replacement of this defective BDP-550, but Sony will not provide it. They want me to mail them the player with a credit card number without ever providing written estimate.
218723
DLP: Like others, my BD390 quit playing many of the newer bluray discs a couple weeks ago. Firmware is current. After first discussion with LG support, I took the unit to an authorized electronic repair. Am told the unit is working properly but CANNOT be updated further to play the newer blurays coming out, despite firmware updates. Spoke again TODAY with LG support and they confirmed this. Was told there was NO upgrade available for the unit and that NO discount would be given on purchasing a newer LG unit! They were amazingly indifferent and told me I was "out of luck".......would either have to accept the fact this unit was ALREADY outdated for current and upcoming blurays, or buy a newer unit. I WILL NOT BE BUYING FUTURE LG PRODUCTS. DLP
90633
Good afternoon. I have updated the firmware to the most recent edition and am able to play all bluray disc so far with the exception of 'underworld rise of the lycans. We really would like to be able to watch this movie. We have tried two different disc. Any thoughts?
1034896
Never had that problem.. I did not update firmware due to me wanting to not have the crappy cineV junk on it. Are you sure the firmware update is not the reason? How was it playing before that update? If it was playing ok before then I would try to download the firmware again if you are able to.
341225
i get an "PLEASE WAIT " error with my lg bluray player BD590......does not start at all after hours of waiting.
358485
No, Samsung smart blu-ray players freeze all the time. They don't work at all! I've sent mine in for repair and it's still not fixed.
1747116
You can use a hacked firmware from http://www.pioneerfaq.info/english/dv400.php?player=DV-400V&question;=Firmwares -- it will possibly invalidate your warranty, but I'm watching a British DVD (R2) on mine at the moment with the hacked firmware.
495275
Greetings Let me see if I understood, you said that the blu-ray drive freeze very often? so good if you change the unit of these can forward and rewind without any kind of freezing besides this movies are even better
1790398
I am unable to offer assistance. Mine worked about two days before it quit working altogether. I did not get a chance to try it on BluRay before it stopped working. I would discourage anyone who was thinking of buying this switcher.
2178220
I've never had a problem until the last month when I realized I couldn't play Skyfall and frankenweenie because newer discs are unsupported. I don't think there has been an firmware update for this model since 2011, so the possibility of having a firmware upgrade to rectify this problem is slim.
1429940
Have you tried reformating the 64GB drive on your computer? Are you sure the firmware for your TV and BluRay player doesn't have any sort of size limitation on external directories?
38554
I've had mine for almost three years, but I didn't start using it often until recently. I had problems playing some Disney Blu-Ray disks I purchased for my son... The picture and sound would cut out intermittently when watching the movies, and it seemed to get worse each time we watched them. I figured my problem had something to do with anti-piracy nonsense, since I refused to update the firmware... A friend ended up an expensive paperweight when he did the firmware update. I solved my problem (at least so far) by taking my home theater receiver out of the loop and connecting the blu-ray player directly to the TV via HDMI. So far, so good. I've had mine for almost three years, but I didn't start using it often until recently. I had problems playing some Disney Blu-Ray disks I purchased for my son... The picture and sound would cut out intermittently when watching the movies, and it seemed to get worse each time we watched them. I figured my problem had something to do with anti-piracy nonsense, since I refused to update the firmware... A friend ended up an expensive paperweight when he did the firmware update. I solved my problem (at least so far) by taking my home theater receiver out of the loop and connecting the blu-ray... » Read More I've had mine for almost three years, but I didn't start using it often until recently. I had problems playing some Disney Blu-Ray disks I purchased for my son... The picture and sound would cut out intermittently when watching the movies, and it seemed to get worse each time we watched them. I figured my problem had something to do with anti-piracy nonsense, since I refused to update the firmware... A friend ended up an expensive paperweight when he did the firmware update. I solved my problem (at least so far) by taking my home theater receiver out of the loop and connecting the blu-ray player directly to the TV via HDMI. So far, so good. « Show Less