My Sharp Aquos BDHP20U 1080p won't play certain 20th Centurey Fox bluray discs (the ones that start immediately with the logo that turns around - about 7 seconds - then nothing else happens - can't go to the menu). Does anyone else has this problem?
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Firmware upgrade are required. Some BDs have features that require specific firmware to access. This is one of the reasons I replaced mine. Least favorite player to date.
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I haven't had a problem playing rented Blu Ray discs or DVDs after installing the most current driver. I've heard that several people had issues, but I wonder if it was related to the driver.
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Ya im really worried that the feed from my blu-ray player is causing the issue because when i have the player off & its running through the receiver the background is dark black with denon displayed on screen like it should be, then when i turn on the bluray palyer im back to the side lighting isssue. I have a ps3 so i will try it but that means I lose all my hd sound due to the limitations of the ps3. :(
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Make sure you have the latest FW version - easily downloaded from the WEB via the built-in Ethernet Port that ALL HD DVD PLAYERS HAVE.Latest FW = 1.1/1.1 Read this for the A35 INFOhttp://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=925599&highlight;=A35+FIRMWAREPhil
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Its really stupid but there is no bluray playing software,its a rip off,the best I can recommend is buy cyberlink powerdvd 14 ultra,or torrent it if you do that sort of thing.Sounds illegal but guess what,you
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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.
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Im having an issue with this. I contacted Sony and they told me to hook up my:Bluray > HDMI > TVBluray > Optical Cable > Home TheaterHome Theater > HDMI > TVWhen i play my dvds on my home theater i get the full surround sound, BUT when i play my blurays i dont. I get the same sound from my front right speakers and my right rear speakers (same thing for the left side). Does anyone have a solution? or having these same issues?My Equipment: Sony Bravia KDL46V5100, Sony HDX589w Home Theater, Samsung P3600 BluRay Player
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to try and offer some advice: i just upgraded from the BDP83 to the BDP93, i have only watched 1 Blu on the new one (BDP93) but was amazed at the pic quality i had the BDP83 for almost a year before upgrading and the only issue i had was watching LOTR extended versions on DVD and would see a 'hiccup" every so often - i believe this was where they added the extended footage in - otherwise i NEVER had a single issue with my player with an Oppo or PS3 OR whatever bluray player you have or decide to buy i always make sure the firmware is updated to resolve any 'issues" you may have best of luck to you
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I have two of them and they both play CDs and DVDs just fine . I would recommend updating the firmware to the most current one . You most likely though will have some issues playing some of the newer blu ray releases but otherwise it's a great player . Good luck
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I hope this problem has been solved because it is not just Bluray discs. It happens with regular DVDs too. Very annoying.
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Amazon emailed me to answer this question. I was very dissapointed in the LG BP06LU10. I cannot answer the question. I returned the LG BP06LU10 since it would not playback BluRay discs even though it would burn them. LG tech support was useless to resolve the issue and their solution was to spend another $100 for additional software from Cyberlink, and they couldn't tell me if it would then playback BluRay. The vendor just refered me to LG support so I returned the drive and got a refund. You might find support at Lightscribe.com, the inventors of the technology. Sorry I couldn't be more help. Apparently Amazon doesn't log when items are returned. Amazon emailed me to answer this question. I was very dissapointed in the LG BP06LU10. I cannot answer the question. I returned the LG BP06LU10 since it would not playback BluRay discs even though it would burn them. LG tech support was useless to resolve the issue and their solution was to spend another $100 for additional software from Cyberlink, and they couldn't tell me if it would then playback BluRay. The vendor just refered me to LG support so I returned the drive and got a refund. You might find support at Lightscribe.com, the inventors of the technology. Sorry I couldn't be... » Read More Amazon emailed me to answer this question. I was very dissapointed in the LG BP06LU10. I cannot answer the question. I returned the LG BP06LU10 since it would not playback BluRay discs even though it would burn them. LG tech support was useless to resolve the issue and their solution was to spend another $100 for additional software from Cyberlink, and they couldn't tell me if it would then playback BluRay. The vendor just refered me to LG support so I returned the drive and got a refund. You might find support at Lightscribe.com, the inventors of the technology. Sorry I couldn't be more help. Apparently Amazon doesn't log when items are returned. « Show Less
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I contacted Sony support and this is what they said:"I'm sorry that the resume playback feature of the Blu-ray Disc player does not work. Sometimes, the player may not resume playback depending on the disc or stop point."Not very helpful. Not sure yet if this happens on all BD disc but it happens on Casino Royal, which is Sony produced... Very lame IMO.
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Yes, they all play regular dvd's, not just blurays. If you only have a 720p/10801 television, then the bluray player will output the pic at that level. You may have to adjust the settings, but it will still out output it at 720p/1080i
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I have. Less than 1 week old. Using HDMI cable. Played "Polar Express" (Full Screen Version) and player "stutters" every 5 minutes or so.Tried two other "wide-screen" discs and the "stuttering" did not happen. Playing to a new Magnavox 47" LCD.Home burned vacation DVD's upconverted and played just great! Very Good for audio CD's also!
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Mine was working great until a few weeks ago it quit playing BD's after upgrading the firmware to the 169 version. No problem with DVD's. I've done the firmware upgrades to version 179 and still having the same issue. Nothing on the Sony website about this issue.
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I have the same problem. I contacted Sony customer service and they were no help, however they are sending me the lastest firmware update on disc to see if that fixes anything. Have you found any resolutions yet?
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i upgraded as well and have had no problems with previously unviewable blu-rays. Until tonight...the mummy returns is the first movie that doesnt play since i upgraded the firmware. anyone know anything about this?