OldBoy

Was looking at this one...

Anyone have luck with this one, something similar, but really want it to be Sony, 3D, all regions, WiFi, but that’s not entirely necessary?

Why So Blu?

I have this one:

OldBoy

has the audio output? what does it encode? don't see much difference to one i linked, but didn't see audio outputs for yours. what does converting 2D DVD's to 3D mean exactly? i don't see how that is possible and how does it look?

Why So Blu?

The video/audio is through HDMI. It's not connected to the internet and all of my region locked imports have always looked and sounded great. I don't have a 3-D television, so can't comment on that type of playback. I can also watch region locked DVDs on it without any problems.

OldBoy

How’s the apps? Numerous. The one I linked has a lot. Really want Plex. Is that an app on player?

What are some good region locked blus that you can’t get here, that I would like?

Why So Blu?

I don't know anything about the apps it has. I don't have it connected to the internet, so that would defeat the purpose of it. It's strictly my region-free machine.

That second question is a toss up. There are tons.

E Unit

Why So Blu?

I love my player. It was the one I replaced my Momitsu-799 model, when that one tanked. It was a great price when I bought it from Amazon.

OldBoy

Will do. Probably try it out this weekend...

E Unit

Awesome, thanks.

OldBoy

So one of the features of this player is that it can convert a 2D image to 3D. How’s that work and does it remotely look like a real blu 3D even post-converted? You still use active or passive 3D glasses?

OldBoy

Ok, so I got this new player. Plays it all thus far. Great tiny machine. But, the audio won’t come on when my tv is set to my audio system. Will only play sound when set to tv speakers. I looked for a setting in Blu-ray player but couldn’t find anything that would do it. Other was just fine. There must be something I’m missing. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Why So Blu?

You connect via an HDMI cable, so you're using an audio receiver, right? If so, you have to assign an input to that player. Once that gets assigned the video and audio (HDMI carries both signals) should come through. If you're only getting a video signal and no sound - I guess you have to make sure your speaker cables are properly connected. I know the player doesn't come with an HDMI cable, so you have one of those, right? What brand/model is your audio receiver?

OldBoy

It did come with an hdmi cable, but I just used previous players that’s already connected to tv. And it’s the same input as other so it populated in that same input spot automatically. And the sound comes through, but only when tv speakers are checked. Not home so don’t remember brand of receiver, but it should have worked same as old, no? Thanks Blu.

Why So Blu?

Yeah, in theory. I guess you may want to go into your audio receiver's settings on the off chance you need reassign the HDMI input again. Also, try using the HDMI cable that came with the player. There may also be incompatibility issues (with the old cable) depending on what HDMI cable model # you're using - like 1.2 or 1.3, etc. Also, make sure your player is not connected to the internet at all.

OldBoy

wait, why can't it be connected? i use Vudu, Netflix, etc. using it...

The Cow

The player you have was modded in some way to become region free, the base Sony model is not. The risk if you connect to the internet is that the firmware could change possibly negating your region free feature. I see some advertisements that say it's safe, but ya never know. I would at a minimum turn of automatic updates (if that's possible).

OldBoy

modded by who? this is an original Sony product from Amazon.

but, i guess it was a clitch in the Matrix last night bc everything seems fine now. audio, visual all look great.

but, is there anyway to get the Plex app on this or it just doesn't have it? there is no search and wasn't in list of apps i could download...

Alan Smithee

It was modded by whoever the Amazon seller was- Sony would never intentionally make a region-free player themselves.

The 2D-to-3D conversion 'feature' is the visual equivalent of the fake-stereo modes for mono sound tracks on sound systems.

OldBoy

Really? I know it was 3rd party fulfilled by Amazon, but there was absolutely no mention that it was modded. Or that is wasn’t completely new direct from Sony...

OldBoy

A region free booted immediately. I figured if modded I would have to seen something, input code or whatever. Even reviews made no mention it was modded...

Why So Blu?

You won't see anything when the firmware is updated without you knowing about it if the updates are set on automatic. Your region locked discs will just cease to stop playing. My player is strictly a region locked playing machine - it will never ever be connected to the internet. My PS4 is my main hub and that's what I play my region A material on. Technically, all region free players are "modded."

The Cow

OldBoy

wow. i had no idea. i probably wouldn't have gotten it then there, but it looked so factory perfect. had no idea...

OldBoy

need help. please. i pop in a region A disc and error message says will only play Region B. wtf? do i have to do something to player? i only tried region free till today. thought it would play everything out of the box...