Load Times? So, just how long does the Sylvania take to load Blu-rays?
1377548
Power up from standby to disc open is constant (SLOW). Disc recognition [BD, DVD, CD] is also constant (SLOW). BUT.... as far as BD & DVD go, load times are variable, from (slow) to (SLOW) to (V-E-R-Y S-L-O-W) to ( E - X - T - R - E - M - L - Y S - L - O - W) ~~~~......
1522543
Thanks R. Oxhorn and Noaxtogrind. You asked and answered my question. Just got the Samsung BD5700 for a gift and hope Samsung does update the Blu-ray to access Amazon's streaming.
1266712
I have owned my Samsung Blu-ray for a few months now and have had a very good experience. Amazon is somewhat slow to load and Netflix can be even slower sometimes, but that has very little to do with the unit and more to do with networks and servers. If you get a frozen screen, the first thing to do is hit the return button. This will reboot the connection, taking you back to the activation screen to try again. Sometimes Netflix can get overloaded and you will not get on again. Again this would be nothing to do with the unit. Hope this helps. I love using it.
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?
726873
I think this is normal. All HD-DVD and Bluray players have a delay in spitting out the disc tray and playing. Some mentioned the latest firmware update should speed it up a little. But don't worry about it being faulty becuase they are all like that.
1545528
Thanks Richard! I'll try the reboot first. I almost bought a Roku but needed a dvd player so just got that. So I can hook up the Roku and still have the blu ray player while using the Roku for streaming?I appreciate your advice!
1541780
3-4 hours-ish, if you leave all the background stuff running. Less if you leave all the background stuff running and are using the blu-ray. But since I'm almost never anywhere with it that doesn't have an outlet--including trains, train stations, airports, etc., battery life isn't too much of an issue usually. Just turn off applications you don't actually need to be running if on a long flight or train ride to preserve battery life.
1393071
Loadiing yes. Playing is smooth and deals with blu rays very well. So far love it. No noise while playing. Have not tried PAL encoded discs yet. Ready to get another for the bedroom.
2139909
Am I crazy, or is it more than a bit offputting that, after buying a machine, you then have to start getting upgrades for it just to be able to play newer discs? My machine's about two years old, and the last disc I bought wouldn't load. Seems like a rip-off to me. And it's not like blu-ray sales have been strong enough to justify this sort of customer fleecing.
2164888
I know I can play any DVD on 1/4 fast forward and still hear the dialogue. Very useful for watching Les Miserables ;) Multi-disc resume? Do you mean that the player "bookmarks" the last scene viewed even if you've loaded and watched 3 or 4 more movies afterwards? If so, then, yes.
1482769
For the most part. I had trouble with installing the Cyberlink software from the drive and ended up copying the install to the local drive to make it work. I can watch DVDs but not bluray discs as the cyperlink software that comes with the device does not support windows 8 and high def at the same time. They want me to upgrade. Not sure if it is worth it.
920516
Well it really depends on how you plan on connecting this Sony bluray carrousel to the player. This unit does not have any HDMI in or anything of the sort so unless this carrousel connects to your network and shares the images of each bluray disk for access (not likely) you will need to rip each of the blurays to files and store them on your network or on a hard drive you insert into the popcorn hour. This would allow you to play whatever music files in whatever order you like without much delay at all. As a note, this popcorn hour unit does not support full bluray menus only some BD Lite so it will likely skip past all the warnings and menu stuff you don't want. Well it really depends on how you plan on connecting this Sony bluray carrousel to the player. This unit does not have any HDMI in or anything of the sort so unless this carrousel connects to your network and shares the images of each bluray disk for access (not likely) you will need to rip each of the blurays to files and store them on your network or on a hard drive you insert into the popcorn hour. This would allow you to play whatever music files in whatever order you like without much delay at all. As a note, this popcorn hour unit does not support full bluray menus only some BD Lite... » Read More Well it really depends on how you plan on connecting this Sony bluray carrousel to the player. This unit does not have any HDMI in or anything of the sort so unless this carrousel connects to your network and shares the images of each bluray disk for access (not likely) you will need to rip each of the blurays to files and store them on your network or on a hard drive you insert into the popcorn hour. This would allow you to play whatever music files in whatever order you like without much delay at all. As a note, this popcorn hour unit does not support full bluray menus only some BD Lite so it will likely skip past all the warnings and menu stuff you don't want. « Show Less
2256399
Update....I connected the blueray player via ethernet cable to the router. I downloaded the newest firmware via cd-r on my computer and placed it in the player and Behold!!!! after going to menu and going to the network menu for updates, it well ,, updated...which took some 20 or so minutes. I then had to reintroduce the player to the samsung wireless Lan which the player accommodated. I am now up and running netflix, pandora, also utube and blockbuster were added to the configuration. Don't try to waste any more valuable time trying to figure out gateway ping and simply disconnect the Lan and hook the player via ethernet cable or you will never get anywhere. Update....I connected the blueray player via ethernet cable to the router. I downloaded the newest firmware via cd-r on my computer and placed it in the player and Behold!!!! after going to menu and going to the network menu for updates, it well ,, updated...which took some 20 or so minutes. I then had to reintroduce the player to the samsung wireless Lan which the player accommodated. I am now up and running netflix, pandora, also utube and blockbuster were added to the configuration. Don't try to waste any more valuable time trying to figure out gateway ping and simply disconnect the Lan... » Read More Update....I connected the blueray player via ethernet cable to the router. I downloaded the newest firmware via cd-r on my computer and placed it in the player and Behold!!!! after going to menu and going to the network menu for updates, it well ,, updated...which took some 20 or so minutes. I then had to reintroduce the player to the samsung wireless Lan which the player accommodated. I am now up and running netflix, pandora, also utube and blockbuster were added to the configuration. Don't try to waste any more valuable time trying to figure out gateway ping and simply disconnect the Lan and hook the player via ethernet cable or you will never get anywhere. « Show Less
560311
Holy Crap! It takes an HOUR or more??? I have a 750GB HD that is probably two thirds full, and when I connect it, it takes like a MINUTE, maybe TWO!!! Sounds like you have a crappy drive, or some other problem!
2032662
I am sorry, I do not know. I have had one problem with my Sylvania player, and that is, it quit working through the HDMI cable output, but I was able to use the componet outputs, which looked nearly as good. Other than that, the player has been satisfactory. What problems have you had?
376269
It loads very quickly once it's on and running...I don't know about Music or concerts...but all my movies load as soon as I select them on the hard drive
1917622
Sweet, I did that as well as some other adjustments on my blu-ray input. I will set mine back to standard & see if it helps. Any suggestion on settings i should use Nick?