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The difference between auto1 and auto2 on the 4k upscaling section is in the thick manual that comes with the player. I believe auto1 is specifically for bravia tvs and auto2 is general upscaling software
Thanx, but WHAT thick manual? I'm in Canada, and manuals have been DISCONTINUED for a long time here. If we want to scan a manual we have to Google it. That's no good bcuz usually I am using my computer and monitor to fix issues, and I cannot do both at the same time.
For some people with issues of skipping or freezing on 4k discs should turn this option to OFF and see if it fixes your problem. Theres another video on YT explaining about this.
For the 4K Update setting I recommend turning it off and not using the Auto. Most good recent 4K TVs can upscale better than the 4k Blu-ray players. Also I've heard this can cause freezing on the Sony 4K Blu-ray players.
I have the Sony x85j tv and the Sony x800m2 4k Blu-ray player. I have the 4k upscale setting on the player set to Auto 2 as I personally think the player does a better job of upscaling than the TV. But, to each his own. Also, to keep 4k disc from freezing when using 4k upscale setting, simply turn this function off when watching a 4k disc and change Cinema Conversion Mode from Auto to Video and just keep it on Video as this will not affect picture quality.
7:00 - What Audio DRC means is Dynamic Range Compression of the disc that you decide to put into the disc tray. Auto performs playback at the dynamic range specified by the disc which is applied to BD-ROMs only. Other discs are played back at the "On" level. On performs playback at a "standard" compression level. Off offers no compression, therefore, a "more dynamic" sound is produced.
@@b-icemediaOf course! ^.^ I wish Sony would make it more clear to, I hade to look it up myself to see what it meant. And I think it's best to set this best on your personal preference...I have mine set to On.
@@b-icemedia Above answer is a bit confusing. DRC, Dynamic Range Compression. Is good if you have neighbors but you lose dynamic range. The loudest part will be lowered in volume and the quiet part will be a bit louder. Yamahas calls this feature night cinema mode, with is a better name :) For best performance this should be off.
Hi . I have lipsync problem just bouth this player today and when i see a movie the audio is slower than in the movie😢 im have this passing cinama30 before going to Tv, can You fix it??😊 i love this movie👍👍
You would need to tinker with the audio delay on the player or your TV. It can be tedious, but you may have to adjust and the play content over and over until it looks right to you.
I bought one of these Blue ray player's so I needed to find a video so that I can understand this 4K player so thanks for doings this video it helps me understand how to play this TV Blue ray player better than I did.
@ 9:44ish. I CANNOT turn OFF my CC. There is no option for that to turn on or off that I can see? I am hearing impaired and I usually use the Subtitles option on the disc itself. Can anybody help me with that please? BTW, thanx for having this channel, as videos are easier to follow than text instructions.
There isn't an option in the menu itself, but you should be able to hit the CC button on the remote to control whether it's on, off, or its options. I hope this helps!
Thx for this video. I went out today looking for a new bluray player. On the road to BB I stopped at an Estate sale. They were about to shut down and said everything was 75% off. Found this tucked away under a blanket on a top shelf in a closet. Out the door for $8. I suspect someone must have hidden it and forgot to come back for it. Look like its been lightly used. It didnt have the manual but this video is BETTER than any manual as it explains these obscure settings.
There is unfortunately not a way to boost the volume for a specific kind of format to my knowledge. I would just turn up your main volume to make up for it!
Sometimes my player refuses to play extras on certain 1080p bluray discs and I can only hear the audio with a black screen. Any help would be appreciated, thankyou.
Bonjour Merci pour tes vidéos Je possède un Sony X700 et je cherche désespérément à pouvoir lire des DVD de différentes Regions/zones. Aurais-tu trouvé une méthode ? D'avance merci
Malheureusement, je n'ai pas trouvé de méthode. D'après mes recherches, les DVD sont beaucoup plus difficiles à déchiffrer, c'est pourquoi la plupart des gens suggèrent un lecteur sans région.
Since I plan on upgrading my TV to a Dolby Vision-capable model on the next Prime day or black Friday I started out by getting this player to replace my original X800, which doesn't have that feature. My Denon X4700 is already ready for the switch. I'll install it this weekend.
@@b-icemedia Worked out fine...now I have to figure out what TV to get. The fact that it has a specific setting for the Sony Bravia series makes it a tough decision - The Sony's come with a premium price tag, but I've liked other Sony product I've bought, like both of my current digital cameras and the first TV I ever bought. I'll probably get a mini-LED TV because they're more of a value compared to OLED...Eventually I'd like to get one of each to put in different environments, but that's a pipe dream for the distant future!
As a part profit-taking move and part emotional blanket (my cat died unexpectedly last week) I ordered a new TV yesterday from B&H, a 65" LG G4 that will replace my 50" QNED80 (side-lit). I should get it, after it ships, in between 5 and 9 days. Too bad I'll probably have to miss Oshkosh (or most of it) to be here for the delivery but I can't wait to see blacks that aren't just dark grey and no, or at least less. blooming/bleeding around colors. I am still happy for what I got now compared to what it replaced but I'm sure the new one will be even better. It'll probably stick out like a sore thumb on my wall and have to move a bookcase for it to fit, though :) Between the sale price, a gift card that I used to cover part of the expense and using my Payboo card and choosing the pay all at once option to save on state tax, I saved over $1k on the purchase! The downside is that the new TV cost about 4x what I paid for my current TV!
When a Blu-ray disc offers you a dual 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratio option, is the 16:9 setting on the player supposed to fill the entire screen during playback?
thanks for the video. I'm looking for an entry level but still solid blu-ray player and I'm considering buying this. Just a question: can I connect my headphones to this blu-ray player?
I think the freezing is due to settings. There is a good RUclips video of someone recommending the best settings to prevent freezing. I remember one is to turn off upscaling.
If you want to fix the problem with 100 gig disc, make sure the players resolution matches the TV, turn off auto put it on 4K and turn off auto upscaling works perfectly fine after that.
Does this unit deal with switching layers (I'm guessing that's the problem) better than the original X800, which I have? I'm having to return a 4k disc because it freezes at a particular spot all the time. it's a StudioCanal production, which has a much higher bit rate than a US-produced disc.
That I'm not sure of as this is the first Sony blu-ray player I've tested and used for quite some time. I'm going to go out on a limb and say no based on the responses I've received from my full review video on this player. Many people complained of 4K playback freezing often.
It has nothing to do with the disc. Make sure your settings matches the TV. Set the players resolution to match the TV and turn off auto upscaling. It will work perfectly fine on 100 gig disc.
@@b-icemedia Its an european version,but don't understand why it's missing.It has the last update.Also,it acts strange when using isb playback for files that are longer than 2h and 55 min.Player doesn't show real time and also does not let me rewind!
We need a new 4K Blu-Ray player, but we're very on the "fence" to buying this one 'cause it has these "freezing up" issues. Have you any experience with these issues B-ice Meda? - kind regards; Klin Kokos from Norway
I did not experience any in my time testing it, but I have had many comments saying that's why they switched to Panasonic, and others say they've never had any problems. It seems to be hit or miss depending on the batch it comes from.
@@b-icemedia Thanks for the answer; Well I guess we'll have to give it a go as it's the most less expensive Blu-Ray players with 4K we did find interesting. -Lets hope it is one that don't have any issues. -And if it has it's a option to return it to the seller also. 🙂 -with regards from Klin Kokos, Norway.
The problem isn’t that the players locking up is that people don’t know how to set the resolution on their player and their TV and turn off auto upscaling.
I just bought this player and tried to hook it up to my old Sony 1080p 3D tv and it will not work. The menu shows up but nothing else. No movies, dvd, blu rays 4k, nothing. I even got an updated 4k hdmi cable. All I see is a yellow Caution logo saying "unsupported signal. Please check the device output." Can anbody please help, this is really bumming out my evening.
Had the same problem when I connected my player to my Lg 3d tv, had to turn Dolby Vision Output off. Might have to connect to a 4k tv to access the menu on the player.
Hello just join your page to get the best SOUND do I need to plug in HDMI YOU put it out of the player and in on back of the TV TO get great sound and picture do you still have this player in your home PLEASE let me know
Hey, Keith! I appreciate you subscribing. I no longer have this player, but it depends on your setup. If you don't have a soundbar or home theater system, I would just plug the HDMI from the video/audio HDMI port into your TV.
for best sound you could use an audio output and connect to an amplifier. or let HDMI go through an AV-reciever. In any case, if you can use an amplifier or perhaps a soundbar the sound always be better than from TV.
This video is just a basic overview of all the settings rather than a review. People are always curious about all the settings you can change, so I show them all and explain as much as I can.
I strongly suggest people to NOT to disable the 4K upscale setting. Sony is no matter what the best brand in the a/v area, thus the upscaling done by the player will always be better.
People are suggesting that because of freezing issues. I agree Sony is one of the best in the business, but I'd say only in game systems and Tvs currently. Panasonic owns the physical media players.
That's all the video is about it; browsing all of the player's settings. I don't claim to be an expert in that department, so this video is aimed at helping a buyer know what they're dealing with beforehand or sparking their own deep-dive research. Thanks for watching!
▶️ Learn more about this player & check out my full review and unboxing here: ruclips.net/video/9RKxc1XUnOw/видео.html
🛒 Order your Sony X800M2 through my Amazon Affiliate link to support the channel at no extra cost to you: amzn.to/3twVqk7
The difference between auto1 and auto2 on the 4k upscaling section is in the thick manual that comes with the player. I believe auto1 is specifically for bravia tvs and auto2 is general upscaling software
Thanks for the clarification! I didn't think to check the manual for that as most manuals these days only have the basic operations, lol.
Yes you're right. But you can leave it on auto1 because if you use a non bravia tv it will switch to auto2
Thanx, but WHAT thick manual? I'm in Canada, and manuals have been DISCONTINUED for a long time here. If we want to scan a manual we have to Google it. That's no good bcuz usually I am using my computer and monitor to fix issues, and I cannot do both at the same time.
For some people with issues of skipping or freezing on 4k discs should turn this option to OFF and see if it fixes your problem. Theres another video on YT explaining about this.
I've just brought one in the UK. Thanks for sharing this post.
Congrats! I hope you enjoy.
For the 4K Update setting I recommend turning it off and not using the Auto. Most good recent 4K TVs can upscale better than the 4k Blu-ray players.
Also I've heard this can cause freezing on the Sony 4K Blu-ray players.
It definitely could be! It always depends on the TV, preferences, and content playback.
I have the Sony x85j tv and the Sony x800m2 4k Blu-ray player. I have the 4k upscale setting on the player set to Auto 2 as I personally think the player does a better job of upscaling than the TV. But, to each his own. Also, to keep 4k disc from freezing when using 4k upscale setting, simply turn this function off when watching a 4k disc and change Cinema Conversion Mode from Auto to Video and just keep it on Video as this will not affect picture quality.
7:00 - What Audio DRC means is Dynamic Range Compression of the disc that you decide to put into the disc tray. Auto performs playback at the dynamic range specified by the disc which is applied to BD-ROMs only. Other discs are played back at the "On" level. On performs playback at a "standard" compression level. Off offers no compression, therefore, a "more dynamic" sound is produced.
Ah, that makes more sense! Thank you for your insight!
@@b-icemediaOf course! ^.^ I wish Sony would make it more clear to, I hade to look it up myself to see what it meant. And I think it's best to set this best on your personal preference...I have mine set to On.
@@b-icemedia Above answer is a bit confusing. DRC, Dynamic Range Compression. Is good if you have neighbors but you lose dynamic range. The loudest part will be lowered in volume and the quiet part will be a bit louder. Yamahas calls this feature night cinema mode, with is a better name :) For best performance this should be off.
Hi . I have lipsync problem just bouth this player today and when i see a movie the audio is slower than in the movie😢 im have this passing cinama30 before going to Tv, can You fix it??😊 i love this movie👍👍
You would need to tinker with the audio delay on the player or your TV. It can be tedious, but you may have to adjust and the play content over and over until it looks right to you.
Mine is out of sync too. A lot out of sync.
When I watch the full step by step I finally fix my 4k player audi this did a good job on a set up.
I'm glad this way helpful! Thanks for watching.
I bought one of these Blue ray player's so I needed to find a video so that I can understand this 4K player so thanks for doings this video it helps me understand how to play this TV Blue ray player better than I did.
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching; I’m glad I could help.
excellent information. thx.
Thanks for watching!
@ 9:44ish. I CANNOT turn OFF my CC. There is no option for that to turn on or off that I can see? I am hearing impaired and I usually use the Subtitles option on the disc itself. Can anybody help me with that please? BTW, thanx for having this channel, as videos are easier to follow than text instructions.
There isn't an option in the menu itself, but you should be able to hit the CC button on the remote to control whether it's on, off, or its options. I hope this helps!
Thx for this video. I went out today looking for a new bluray player. On the road to BB I stopped at an Estate sale.
They were about to shut down and said everything was 75% off. Found this tucked away under a blanket on a top shelf in a closet.
Out the door for $8. I suspect someone must have hidden it and forgot to come back for it.
Look like its been lightly used. It didnt have the manual but this video is BETTER than any manual as it explains these obscure settings.
That is an amazing deal! I’m glad this was a big help for you. Enjoy your new 4K experience!
How do I turn the volume up when I put a 4k disc in its low and I barley her it. Is there setting for the player how to change it plz respond soon.
There is unfortunately not a way to boost the volume for a specific kind of format to my knowledge. I would just turn up your main volume to make up for it!
Thanks! Just a question: do I need to change the digital audio output to pcm if I have a soundbar or can I leave it on auto? Cheers!
I'd only change it to PCM if you are passing the audio via HDMI. Thanks for watching!
Sometimes my player refuses to play extras on certain 1080p bluray discs and I can only hear the audio with a black screen. Any help would be appreciated, thankyou.
I would double check to see if an update is available or your cable connections. Otherwise it's an issue with the player itself.
Thank you, will keep trying, if all else fails will just have to watch any extras on my trusty 10 years old Sony 350 player 😂😂@@b-icemedia
Bonjour
Merci pour tes vidéos
Je possède un Sony X700 et je cherche désespérément à pouvoir lire des DVD de différentes Regions/zones. Aurais-tu trouvé une méthode ?
D'avance merci
Malheureusement, je n'ai pas trouvé de méthode. D'après mes recherches, les DVD sont beaucoup plus difficiles à déchiffrer, c'est pourquoi la plupart des gens suggèrent un lecteur sans région.
Since I plan on upgrading my TV to a Dolby Vision-capable model on the next Prime day or black Friday I started out by getting this player to replace my original X800, which doesn't have that feature. My Denon X4700 is already ready for the switch. I'll install it this weekend.
I hope the installation and setup went smoothly! It's always fun upgrading and improving your setup!
@@b-icemedia Worked out fine...now I have to figure out what TV to get. The fact that it has a specific setting for the Sony Bravia series makes it a tough decision - The Sony's come with a premium price tag, but I've liked other Sony product I've bought, like both of my current digital cameras and the first TV I ever bought. I'll probably get a mini-LED TV because they're more of a value compared to OLED...Eventually I'd like to get one of each to put in different environments, but that's a pipe dream for the distant future!
As a part profit-taking move and part emotional blanket (my cat died unexpectedly last week) I ordered a new TV yesterday from B&H, a 65" LG G4 that will replace my 50" QNED80 (side-lit). I should get it, after it ships, in between 5 and 9 days. Too bad I'll probably have to miss Oshkosh (or most of it) to be here for the delivery but I can't wait to see blacks that aren't just dark grey and no, or at least less. blooming/bleeding around colors. I am still happy for what I got now compared to what it replaced but I'm sure the new one will be even better. It'll probably stick out like a sore thumb on my wall and have to move a bookcase for it to fit, though :) Between the sale price, a gift card that I used to cover part of the expense and using my Payboo card and choosing the pay all at once option to save on state tax, I saved over $1k on the purchase! The downside is that the new TV cost about 4x what I paid for my current TV!
When a Blu-ray disc offers you a dual 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratio option, is the 16:9 setting on the player supposed to fill the entire screen during playback?
It depends on the movie. Almost all blu-ray's are 16:9 because of newer televisions, but it may still have black bars at the top and bottom.
is it possible to load subtitle from usb?
I think so! I would double check the manual or Reddit Threads beforehand.
Not sure what i need to do to upgrade my dvd quality.
Turn off Dolby vision, is there anything else i can do ?
That's definitely a good step! There's not a whole lot you can do to upgrade DVDs as they aren't full HD to begin with.
thanks for the video. I'm looking for an entry level but still solid blu-ray player and I'm considering buying this. Just a question: can I connect my headphones to this blu-ray player?
Thanks for watching! You can connect Bluetooth headphones to this player, yes.
@@b-icemedia awesome, thank you 😊
Has the latest firmware fix these 4k disc freezes?
I don’t believe so, no. It seems to be hit or miss on the unit you receive!
I think the freezing is due to settings. There is a good RUclips video of someone recommending the best settings to prevent freezing. I remember one is to turn off upscaling.
If you want to fix the problem with 100 gig disc, make sure the players resolution matches the TV, turn off auto put it on 4K and turn off auto upscaling works perfectly fine after that.
Does this unit deal with switching layers (I'm guessing that's the problem) better than the original X800, which I have? I'm having to return a 4k disc because it freezes at a particular spot all the time. it's a StudioCanal production, which has a much higher bit rate than a US-produced disc.
That I'm not sure of as this is the first Sony blu-ray player I've tested and used for quite some time. I'm going to go out on a limb and say no based on the responses I've received from my full review video on this player. Many people complained of 4K playback freezing often.
It has nothing to do with the disc. Make sure your settings matches the TV. Set the players resolution to match the TV and turn off auto upscaling. It will work perfectly fine on 100 gig disc.
I cannot get volume working when using Prime and RUclips app. Volume works great when playing a DVD. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Hmm, that seems odd. I would check your connections and internet. Otherwise, it should work correctly.
Why am I missing the Closed Caption Settings option?
I'm not sure...it definitely should be there! You can try updating the software or resetting the player to see if it makes it appear for you.
@@b-icemedia Its an european version,but don't understand why it's missing.It has the last update.Also,it acts strange when using isb playback for files that are longer than 2h and 55 min.Player doesn't show real time and also does not let me rewind!
Super thanks😊 You Are the Best😊👍👍
You're welcome! Glad I could help.
I am unable to log into RUclips, the link for “Scan or type a code” is inactive. 🤷🏼♂️
Hmm, have you tried updating and/or resetting the player?
@ yes updated and reset, still unable to login, so maybe I’ll try deleting the app and reload it.
Thank you very much for this nice review. It is possible in this device to install more apps like Disney+, DAZN, HBO, etc? Regards!
Thanks for watching! And no, unfortunately. It only has Prime Video, RUclips, and Netflix.
Hello how are you doing I'm looking for a 4K player did you buy a new 4K player and if you did can you tell me witch one you have THANK YOU
I only got this player for review, so I returned it after the video. I use a Panasonic UB820 for my daily.
Is this Blu-ray player compatible to Dolby Atmos?
Yes, it is!
@@b-icemedia, how/where in the player to setting it to dolby atmos or dtsX ?
@@mohdrozakhiismail7273 It selects this automatically depending on the disc and/or your home theater's capability.
no need to select anything/certain setting in the player first so that it will be auto ?
We need a new 4K Blu-Ray player, but we're very on the "fence" to buying this one 'cause it has these "freezing up" issues. Have you any experience with these issues B-ice Meda? - kind regards; Klin Kokos from Norway
I did not experience any in my time testing it, but I have had many comments saying that's why they switched to Panasonic, and others say they've never had any problems. It seems to be hit or miss depending on the batch it comes from.
@@b-icemedia Thanks for the answer; Well I guess we'll have to give it a go as it's the most less expensive Blu-Ray players with 4K we did find interesting. -Lets hope it is one that don't have any issues. -And if it has it's a option to return it to the seller also. 🙂 -with regards from Klin Kokos, Norway.
You need to turn 4k upscaling off, and cinema conversion to video, and it won’t skip period.
The problem isn’t that the players locking up is that people don’t know how to set the resolution on their player and their TV and turn off auto upscaling.
Hi ! Do you know if the x800m2 can read a mkv movie with dolby vision profile 7.6 ? If yes, is it possible to read it from a NAS ?
Thank a lot
From what I'm seeing online, it can play those files, but I'm not sure if it can from a NAS.
@@b-icemedia Ok nice thank you
I just bought this player and tried to hook it up to my old Sony 1080p 3D tv and it will not work. The menu shows up but nothing else. No movies, dvd, blu rays 4k, nothing. I even got an updated 4k hdmi cable. All I see is a yellow Caution logo saying "unsupported signal. Please check the device output." Can anbody please help, this is really bumming out my evening.
I'm sorry to hear you're having some issues getting hooked up! Did you have any luck? Have you tried a different HDMI input on your TV as well?
@@b-icemedia I tried, nothing was working, my 3D tv is fairly old, from 2006.
Had the same problem when I connected my player to my Lg 3d tv, had to turn Dolby Vision Output off. Might have to connect to a 4k tv to access the menu on the player.
@@poppakellz7183 thanks for the advice, I'll give it a try even I can
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Thanks for watching!
Hello just join your page to get the best SOUND do I need to plug in HDMI YOU put it out of the player and in on back of the TV TO get great sound and picture do you still have this player in your home PLEASE let me know
Hey, Keith! I appreciate you subscribing. I no longer have this player, but it depends on your setup. If you don't have a soundbar or home theater system, I would just plug the HDMI from the video/audio HDMI port into your TV.
for best sound you could use an audio output and connect to an amplifier. or let HDMI go through an AV-reciever. In any case, if you can use an amplifier or perhaps a soundbar the sound always be better than from TV.
why write a review if you didn't try and figure out everything
This video is just a basic overview of all the settings rather than a review. People are always curious about all the settings you can change, so I show them all and explain as much as I can.
I strongly suggest people to NOT to disable the 4K upscale setting. Sony is no matter what the best brand in the a/v area, thus the upscaling done by the player will always be better.
People are suggesting that because of freezing issues. I agree Sony is one of the best in the business, but I'd say only in game systems and Tvs currently. Panasonic owns the physical media players.
@@b-icemedia
My Panasonic DPUB 820K lasted 20 months before it quit playing 4K movies.
Useless video. ANyone could go through the menu and see the options. You explained nothing.
That's all the video is about it; browsing all of the player's settings. I don't claim to be an expert in that department, so this video is aimed at helping a buyer know what they're dealing with beforehand or sparking their own deep-dive research. Thanks for watching!
So true. What is the point of this video? Absolute waste of time, explains nothing whatsoever.