Panasonic DP-UB820-K 4K Blu-Ray Player | Unboxing & Review
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Time Stamps ⌚️
00:00 Intro
00:45 Unboxing
03:40 Pro #1: Ease of Use
04:28 Pro #2: Fast Loading
06:38 Pro #3: Playable Formats
07:55 Pro #4: Advance Options
09:40 Pro #5: Stream Services
10:15 Con #1: Stream Interface
10:50 Con #2: The Remote
11:50 Con #3: Build Quality
13:18 Conclusion & Outro - บันเทิง
Learn how to use the HDR Optimizer on this player to really make your picture POP! 🎆
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What TV do you have?
LG OLED B2. I will have an unboxing and review on it this Friday!
Got this player the other week and I'm LOVING it, everything just works!! Great 3D when paired with my Benq TK850i projector
Great to hear! I'm definitely missing 3D, so I'll probably invest in a projector in the future.
Thank you so much for the review really appreciate it.
Thank you for your feedback and time!
Thanks for the review. Looks pretty cool 😎
I love the Van Gogh paintings that you showed at the end. Were they on the 820, your tv (which model) or did you set them up yourself? I’d love them as a screensaver type of thing, they show off the colours. Thanks!
They were from my TV. It's the LG OLED B2!
I love my Panasonicub9000 player!
Glad you're loving it! I may have to order one to test out sometime.
When you stop it and after 20 minutes you start it again, does it start from the point of the movie where it stopped? or does it start again from the beginning of the movie? They say that the 820 can't keep memory and it starts from the beginning of the movie!!
@Asklipieion Vita , when you start it again, it will ask you if you want to resume play, Yes will let you continue watching, No will return to the beginning of the video.
I got one about 2 years ago during Black Friday for $350. I absolutely love it. The HDR optimizer makes some movies look better than they do using Dolby Vision. Also I know there are weaknesses to it's streaming capabilities but when I stream TH-cam on it the picture is fantastic. Better than through my TV app or Roku.
You got a great deal on it! I haven't gotten around to using the optimizer yet, but I'm thinking of tinkering with it this weekend. I'm glad the streaming has been working great for you! I've only tried Netflix through it, and it seemed to struggle for me.
@@b-icemedia I do know that many people have problems using Netflix on this player. The most important step in setting up the optimizer is setting the tone mapping to match your TV's nit (peak brightness) capabilities.
Yeah, I do have that already set up! Most of my 4K discs are Dolby Vision, so the setting is usually not available for me.
@@b-icemedia You should watch a dynamic scene with DV on then go to the screen where you turn off DV and rewatch the scene and move the slider back and forth to see the difference. That's the best way to set it. Just a suggestion from experience. Have fun!
Hey bud, great vid, I also have this player and I love it 😃
Great to hear!
In terms of disc formats, it also support recordable BD formats, include BD-R DL (dual layer recordable BD) and BD-RE DL (dual layer recordable/erasable BD), which may be of interest if you are shooting 4k video.
Yes, this is also true!
2 things to get most out of player is turn on hdr optimiser and change to 4.4.4 output to get the benefits of this player
I'm late to 4k Blu Ray party I just purchased this player yesterday at best buy got 156.00 off so it's very sweet deal my first 4k Blu Ray player I watched movie heat in 4k absolutely stunning I've tried regular Blu Ray there awesome 😃 any suggestions titles to try dark knight coming today picture is amazing much better than streaming
Congrats on your purchase! You definitely picked a good one. I’ve heard the Heat 4K transfer is too dark, but I haven’t seen it for myself yet. I would suggest anything animated, Avengers: Endgame, and Avatar: Way of Water will be a beauty once it releases on disc.
I was disappointed in the packaging too. I ordered it from Amazon for $489.00 on 9/12/2023 and it came just as yours without any extras. Just as bare bones as yours thanks for your video brother.
Thanks for watching! Unfortunately, most new tech comes bare bones with little to nothing in the box. As long as it plays and does it’s job, then it is what it is though.
This video was great! Thanks, I personally think I'll go with the 420 tho, basically because its much cheaper - and seems to do the exact same thing that I need/want. =) thanks - you gained a sub!
Thanks for watching! The 420 is also a great option, and I’ll have a review over it later this month.
@@b-icemedia oh awesome, thanks - cannot wait! =D
Thanks for the review. But why do the review just after changing your network settings? Why not wait until you were all set to go?
You're welcome! I had honestly forgotten about it because I rarely use the network features and it was only a small part of the review.
Great video good looks brah , great player ,4k movies look amazing on thiis player a bit pricey but worth it ,only downfall is the display looks like a early 2000 dvd player ,but other than that great player and having dolby vision is awsome
Thank you, man! I agree as well. If it had an updated interface, this player would be nearly perfect, although it could be a bit sturdier overall in build quality too.
Hello and congratulations for the video. A fundamental question, unfortunately the 1100 euro big brother 9000, on mkv movies from usb, does not emit high resolution audio, i.e. the dts-hd master audio, dolby atmos and dolby true hd are muted, they only work from the original blurays. Can you tell me if this model doesn't have this castration wanted by Panasonic on the 9000? Thank you!
Hmm, my first question is where did you download the movies from? If they're from digital download codes, they should work properly.
I also read in the manual that you would need to use the USB connection on the back of the player to access 4K video because the rear connection is USB 3.0.
@Valo So Grazie mille della tua risposta, si, infatti ho preso ub820 ed [ deludente come il 9000. Poi ho provato la nvidia shield e legge di tutto, ma ho risolto definitivamente con il pc collegato alla tv tramite hdmi e l'altra uscita hdmi collegata al preamplificatore, e riconosce tutti i formati audio senza problemi, se compro dischi 4k o bluray, li riverso in mkv sul pc senza compressione e li guardo cosi, conservando i supporti fisici solo per collezione. PS: la qualità video del pc è superiore a tutti i lettori provati, moto più dettaglio e nitidezza, un esempio lampante è nei film molto vecchi e restaurati in 4k che hanno della grana presente, negli altri lettori la grana veniva un po "mangiata", invece dal pc esce tutta bella dettagliata e nitida. Ho finalmente risolto il problema. Per chi non ha la voglia o la possibilità di collegare il pc, consiglio la Nvidia Shield, o uno dei lettori multimediali che hai consigliato tu. Grazie ancora per la tua condivisione.
My Samsung Q90R 65inch broke the other week so I got the LG C2 oled and mostly just watched all my 4k on Xbox Series X.
Now I have Dolby Vision I kind of feel like I need a stand alone player. Realised the Series X only does gaming and streaming in Dolby Vision :(
So now super keen for this player!
Give it a shot if you have the funds! It's a great player, and it will handle Dolby Vision like a champ. It sucks Xbox and PS5 don't have Dolby Vision playback by disc!
@@b-icemediathe reason they don’t is because the Dolby Vision required for gaming on a console is a different type. The information packets are sent differently because of the interactivity required for gaming vs no interactivity for 4K disc movie. Basically a device can have one or the other, but not both. Since they are gaming consoles they have the gaming version and not the movie version.
@@lanceheaps581 Gotcha! Thank you for the information!
I love Panasonic products. Matter of fact, it was only last year I finally made the move to my LG C1 OLED over my Panasonic GT30. I still use the GT30 for my upstairs TV. But I’m finding it hard to justify $500 for a 4K player when my Sony does what I need it to do. I love new toys, so I’m trying to justify it. Just can’t yet.
Definitely understandable! If you're not worried about Dolby Vision or all the bells and whistles of new technology TVs or blu-ray players, then it is definitely harder to bring yourself to spend that kind of money.
@@b-icemedia My Sony had Dolby Vision and plays all the HDR formats. I don’t mind spending the money. I’m just not sure I’m going to see enough performance out of it to justify it. Maybe the HDR optimizer for non HDR discs makes it worth it.
This was my third Panasonic Blu Ray player, first one 4K capable. Always had good luck with them. Sold my previous system with the old house and purchased the 820 as part of a new system for a new retirement home that was under construction. Purchased it, but couldn’t use it as due to Covid, house was slow being built, so was six months into warranty the first time a disk was played. Worked fine for about a month, then disc tray locked up with disc inside and wouldn’t open. Had to send in to the factory for repair. What I found out that after six months, only parts would be paid. So I had to pay shipping and insurance, about $50 bucks. Also had to pay labor for the repair, another $200 bucks. Received it back, worked fine for about another month, now it locked up,again and looking at getting stuck with another $250 for repair. Note that the repair process is difficult and set up so you can’t speak to anyone, just send it in. Maybe I got a lemon, but note that the warranty will basically be useless and being able to speak with a Panasonic customer service agent is impossible. 😂
Ah, man, I'm sorry to hear that! I'd lean toward you getting a lemon based on my experience with it and countless positive reviews from online retailers. I don't blame you for being frustrated though, lol.
Bruh what is this you telling us your whole life story lmao
Hi, did you experience a lower in volume when you're using this player ?
I had the Panasonic UB9000 connect to my Marant AV processor and I noticed a lower in volume and when I used the Marantz remote control to increase the volume, I did not see the the horizontal volume bar on the TV screen any more.
No, I haven’t had any issues with low volume. I’ve only noticed quieter sound on older movies, and I know that’s dependent on the film’s quality and age. I believe the volume bar on screen usually doesn’t display during movie playback, but I know it’s also a switchable setting in most AVRs.
How does the picture quality compare to the PS5 4k blu ray? Have you compared both?
I can't honestly say because I've never played a 4K disc in mine, but I've heard it's similar besides the Panasonic having the HDR Optimizer.
I heard there's a way to bypass region locking on blu-rays (vast majority of 4Ks are region-free). You put in a foreign region disc, wait for the player to say you need to play a disc from your region, press 'stop' (may have to press it multiple times) then, once you see a screen with the Ultra HD Blu-ray logo, hit 'top menu' (may have to press it multiple times). In most cases, it should take you straight to the disc's main menu. From there, you can play the movie or show that's on the disc
Yes, I have a whole video of this on my channel, haha. Thanks though!
@b-icemedia Oh yeah! I had no idea that was you (didn't see the channel name lol). I heard firmware update 1.76 gets rid of that. Is that true?
Haha, no worries! I think mine is fully updated (I’ll have to check), but the trick has still worked for my region B discs.
@@b-icemedia That's good. I pre-ordered the Konosuba movie from Australia a little bit ago. The website says the disc is region B. I sure hope this works since I've heard that not all region B discs work
@@b-icemedia Would you still recommend a region-free player?
Do you know if this outputs Dolby Atmos or does it pass it through to a receiver as I've got a Samsung AU9000 (which I'll use for the HDR10+) and a Samsung HW-Q800A soundbar.
I think this might be better then playing 4k discs via my xbox series x?
I haven't tried it because I always use surround with my receiver, but I think it would work as long as your TV and soundbar are compatible!
It is.
I purchased my DP-UB820 about 2 years ago. Movies looked or sounded better than streaming. The only issue is the slow interface but I rather use my Apple 4k instead.
We'll have a long way to go before streaming can hang with physical media. And it'll always depend on your internet package, which sucks too. Glad you're enjoying it!
Does this support Dolby Atmos if my receiver supports it and would you say it’s a better 4K player then the ps5?
Yes and yes! The Panasonic has better video output options by far.
what is the receiver fan? thank you
It's an AC Infinity Aircom S7.
I see you have a ps5 too. Do you feel this is better for playing 4k discs than the ps5? I've just got an LG G3 and PS5, building a 4k collection more than a game collection, is it worth it if you already have the ps5? Thanks.
Yes, this will display and perform better than the PS5, for sure! I may cover this in a future video.
@@b-icemedia thanks, i think it would be a useful video, so far ive just seen hdr on them both side by side and theres no difference. However, dolby vision is a lot better but not seen any hdr vs dv yet.
@@b-icemedia Also I have just ordered one but not in stock until end of the month. it was a ub820 for £289.
Looks good but the astic build is a little concerning, especially if you paid some descent cash for it
Yeah, I agree. I've stuck with it because I'm not worried about it getting hit by anything or dropping it. If it was in an high traffic area, I may think otherwise.
Does this player walk you through setup the first time you turn it on?
It's been awhile since I set it up, so I don't 100% remember, but I believe it does.
Does this come with a HDMI cable as I've just ordered one?
No, it does not come with one.
The power source is multivoltage 110 / 220 volts ?
Are you referring to the power supply? If so, it's 120 volts, 60 hz according to Panasonic's website.
Build quality is of no great concern to me. The unit is not designed to be constantly handled or moved about, so a plastic case is absolutely fine for a unit that just sits static on a shelf. As for the ridiculous Netflix button layout. Was wondering if a few drops of Loctite or Gorilla Glue on the Netflix button would work to keep it from engaging.
I feel the same way, but it is nice to have a stronger build just in case it gets bumped into or possibly dropped during a move. You could definitely give it a shot! I have a video on a cheap replacement that eliminates that issue and adds backlighting: bit.ly/3Jk0NZp
@@TheStormblooper-mc6bq I have not had any issues with freezing or skipping scenes. And this is the standard model.
@@TheStormblooper-mc6bq Yeah, I definitely wouldn’t get it if you don’t have a 4K TV! There are a lot of third party sellers on Amazon that offer region free players, and you should be able to find some around $100-$200. Panasonic, LG, and Sony’s should all be options for you!
@TheStormblooper-mc6bq Those are also good points, and I’d say if you’re going that route, then get the UB-420. It’s the younger brother of the 820, and it’s half the cost. I’ll have a review on it this Friday.
Try to keep this short , new TV LG oled 4k c2 48 inch TV, new Panasonic 820 4k Blu-ray player, I think I'm not getting full 4 k with my 4 k ultra uhd disc , when I press either playback info or status on my Blu-ray player remote on screen it says 1030 p and IV put HDR optimise r set to on menu, also when yours comes on it says HDR in right hand corner? Mine does not ?
Have you double-checked to make sure your TV's HDMI ULTRA HD Deep Color is set to on? If not, your HDR will not work properly.
@@b-icemedia got it working now changed hdmi from soundbar to TV arc , but my sound bar works but carnt use remote on it
I did read that control of the volume doesn't always work with the blu-ray remote depending on the TV and/or soundbar.
Did it finally play in 4k. I have the same tv model and I have both ps5& xbox series x but they don’t upscale to 4k potential. After the issues you had were you able to get 4k from the player?
@@michaelcasaus8164 yes it all sorted eventually 👌
How does it compare to the PS5 for 4k bluray playback? Thanks.
I'm honestly not sure! I've never used the PS5 for Blu-ray playback, but I've seen other reviews say upscaling and the HDR optimizer make the Panasonic the winner between the two.
I don't understand why 3d was removed. With the improved brightness that we have now 3d would be great.
I definitely miss it, but the market was very niche and didn't look the greatest at the time. I'm glad it's still available for projectors though.
I still have my old Panasonic plasma TV that supports 3d. I have just bought the Panasonic DP-UB820. Maybe I'm going to try it out. Which movie would be a great to test the 3d capabilities?
Does Netflix app plays Dolby atmos heigh channels? The google chromecast doesn't.
I read online that it does support Dolby Atmos through the Netflix app, but I also read some people say that certain receiver brands won't play Atmos through the app. I haven't personally given it a shot.
Is this player region free I mean will it play this from all areas of the world?
No, there’s a workaround that works sometimes (depending on the disc), but it’s not region-free.
@@b-icemedia Thanks for the reply! 👍
I was led to believe that all 4K players were inherently region free but evidently not.
Yes, the majority of 4K discs themselves are region-free, but not the players as they also play blu-ray and DVDs.
Nothing on picture quality and performance?
Picture quality is more subjective to your TV setup than the player IMO. But it displays 4Ks and Blu-rays very well! Performance was mentioned in my second pro (fast loading times).
@@b-icemedia thanks!
Does it recognize Dolby Vision
It sure does! As long as your TV supports it, of course.
Oppo didn’t go out of business, they switched to cell phone production because it was more profitable.
Thanks for the correction! I had meant to say they stopped the production of disc players, but I worded it incorrectly.
He is referring to OPPO going out of business with the production of 4k Blu-ray players.
This player can run blu-ray 4k from USA and Mexico?
I'm not sure what region Mexico marks their discs, but this player is locked to the region you buy it from. I have a new video out later today discussing playing other region blu-rays. 👍🏻
@@b-icemedia ok, thank you. May be I will buy the Sony x800, this is a Great Blu-ray as well.
Whatever works best for your home theater, I'm all for it. Thanks for watching!
@@b-icemedia ok, thanks. Regards from México!
Bought this, and returned this. The picture looks tinny, thin, and lacking texture. Some 4K films refuse to play on them. Streaming services are terrible. Clunky interface. Most of the image tweaking is better performed by the TV/projector. Sloppy tray loading mechanism. The Remote is badly designed, it's like they could not afford a full-length remote and chopped half of it off. Does not scale DVDs through image processing. it basically just fits the screen size and is not always for the older DVD formats. Sometimes it does not come on and stays in a weird cycle mode, and need to switch it on and off many times (have had three of these units and they are the same, it is buggy software that is causing this and they won't update it). I just bought a Sony XM800 instead. The picture is a lot fuller and more stable and doesn't get any software issues with bugs etc, Dolby Vision implementation is the only iffy thing about the SONY, but apart from that it plays a lot better and will play all my 4K discs which is the most important thing for me. If you are desperate for a Panasonic model, the UB150 or UB450 are functional at less than half the price of the UB820
Sorry it didn't work out for you! I haven't had any issues with it not playing any discs, but I have had it power cycle maybe three times out of the hundreds of times I've turned it on. I definitely agree the build quality could be better (I'm not a fan of the disc tray either), and the remote isn't the best, but you can get a cheap upgrade that lights up and is larger for $10 on Amazon, if need be. Can't say much on DVDs because I only have a handful left, but they generally don't look great on today's TV regardless of the player in my opinion. I'm glad the Sony is working out for you!
@@b-icemedia It's the Warner Bros 4K discs that don't work. Try 2001 or Batman VS Superman 4K remastered edition. But the other issue is the thin picture quality. even with HDR it still is bad. My LG TV does an incredible job of image processing and upscales DVDs with interpolation of pixels using AI to fill in the gaps giving you a very pleasant almost 1080p experience. I think the lower-end Panasonics are probably better valued for the average user regards cost benefit. And would urge everyone to give the SONY a go especially if they have a Bravia TV or LG, as the picture is dense and immaculate, something the Pansonics won't give you even if you go for the top-end UB9000 model.
The 820b is an excellent disc spinner but its remote is badly designed with congestion between some buttons. It's too easy to hit the wrong button. You can find better Panasonic remotes online. The UB9000 remote is much better some are available on eBay for 30 bucks.
Definitely agree with you there! I may have to look into the 9000 remotes, for sure.
I usually go OEM when it comes to remotes but something like this that I won't use all the time I just got a knockoff and it was around $12 on eBay. It even has the HDR setting button! The backlit is also nice but I do wish it was of a warming color vs white. It's a little too bright too but I can't complain for that price though.
You didn’t go into 4K Disc and Blu-ray Disc picture quality. That’s the main reason for buying this.
I would argue that the picture quality heavily relies on the tv and/or receiver, so I didn't go into that topic. I would say disc loading speed and the HDR optimizer were my main reasons for getting it.
Does it worth it in 2023??
It's definitely worth it! Many retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, and Crutchfield have a good return policy where you can try it out, and if you don't like it, return it within the return window.
I would say at $400 it's worth it! I got this over the Sony M2 which I was eyeballing for a while since I'm a big Sony fan. Leading up to my purchase I felt like it was worth spending a little more not to have any disc reading issues and having to swap to DV each time.
Suggestion! You should start at the beginning! Did the unboxing. Did not spent a second to which connections were Present! But the biggest mistake, show the process of using the Blu-ray player. How to insert the disc!!!! You have to do the basics, you may be a genius, but not everyone is at your level!!
Thanks for the feedback! I did show how to insert a disc. I had just pressed the open/close button on top of the player, inserted the disc, and then pressed the open/close button again. There is also an open/close button on the remote as well.
I have 3 damage blue ray disc doesn't play at all everything proven broken vhs tape itself is fixable with Scotch tape it starts playing again with out no problem's everything proven online how to fix a broken vhs tape
VHS tapes wear out over time, while discs can be played an unlimited amount. I've been collecting movies on disc for over 15 years, and I've never had one stop working. It all comes down to luck and how well you take care of them!
esta muy encerrado tu PS5, se va a sobre calentar tu consola y se va a hacer mierda.
¡No, estará bien! Tiene espacio a los lados y una abertura en la parte trasera.
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Haha, it's been the perfect height for me!
This is the worst player I've ever had. It stops playing 4ks after a little over 1 year. My 1st one stopped playing 4ks while the blu ray kept playing discs. I bought another same model. Same exact issue at around the same exact time frame. Funny when the warranty is only for 1 year. Total bullshit and a rip off at $450 pricetag.
Wow, really? I’m sorry to hear that’s been your experience with it! I’ve had mine for a couple of years now, and it’s been fine, but it always come down to a bit of luck and the batch it came from. What have you switched it out for?
@b-icemedia AT 1st I had the best Samsung model they made. Then I got this exact player. When it went out I bought another of these. Same issue with all 3 in around the same time frame. I gGoogled it and it seems to be a fairly common issue, at least with these and the Samsung.
The biggest pro for me with this player is that unlike the Sony x700, I don't have to toggle manually between Dolby vision and HDR 10. The 820 plays my 4k's automatically knowing what they support. The x700 is a shit player.
I agree! It’s a hassle to change back and forth, and the HDR optimizer is a big advantage as well.