Limit BD-M100 Blu-Ray Owners Thread

Gliese 581c · 06-01-2010, 7:00 PM

Couldnt see one so I'll start this one up.

I'm currently setting it up and will post up thoughts, tests and some pics a little bit later on.

Ok, just finished having a little play.

Setup takes like 2 mins literally. Very simple to use and no fuss.

The box.

Whats inside.

System setup out of the box.

Gliese 581c · 06-01-2010, 7:01 PM

The good stuff.....

Ok, havent tested everything so far but tested a lot.

DVD Multiregion was setup out of the box so no need to use the remote hack. Blu-Ray region was locked to B as you would expect. This is what you get when playing a Region A title.

When there is no disc in the tray and the tray is closed all you need to type in is '973500 then enter' It will then set the Blu-Ray to region 0 which means there is no flaffing about typing in the code when you want to play region A or B titles. So multiregion DVD's and Blu-Rays will now play fine. *EDIT* After using the new FW dated 14/1/10, the code 973500 no longer works for me to make everything multiregion without using the multiregion codes for each region now.

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Next up was HDD and USB testing.

I couldnt get the Limit to recognise either a HDD or a USB that was formatted to NTFS, it has to be FAT32 or the player will not even pick it up. That was the case for me anyway.

Once formatted to FAT32, I used an mkv (HD content) and some avi's (vidx/xvid content) once each file was placed in a relevant folder they played superbly. Not a problem and it was flawless from both HDD and from USB. The good thing is, you can have a mix of mkv's and avi's and they will happily share space on your usb or hdd and the Limit will see them no probs.

Images (Jpeg's) played fine too, and mp3's were also fine.

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DVD
The players upscaling from dvd's is really very good, I've tested my Denon A11, my PS3 and my Sony S350 and I dont see it being any worse that those at all.

BLU-RAY
Blu-Ray playback is what you would expect. There is a lot of people convinced by more expensive players being better in the pic quality department and a lot of people unconvinced. I'm definately in the unconvinced, this player shines, but then again they all do so I will not use any review magazine buzz words to sell it. I'll just leave you with the 'Its as good as any other player out there when it comes to pic quality'.

MKV/AVI
Lovin it. Plays flawlessly and they look great. Shame its FAT32 only.

SYSTEM
From system turn on to main menu it takes around 15 seconds and from inserting a blu-ray movie to it appearing to be able to play was around 32 seconds. It's also very quiet. Initial power-up was a bit noisey while the drive was tested and the fan was tested at full, but that lasted only 2-3 seconds and then it was silent.

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CONS
I only had a couple of minute cons. The player has limits of FAT32 formatting so your mkv's over 4GB will not play, as a workaround I would recommend splitting them up, putting them in the same folder and they should play 'seamlessly'. When watching a film the seconds dont seem to be smooth, it sticks for a breif 1/2 second then jumps up 2 really fast and seems to do this all the time. It doesnt put the time of the film out of place but its weird to watch it doing that.

Did I mention it only cost me £50 !!!!

Hope this helps.

*Update* New 14/1/10 dated FW is out.

http://drop.io/bdm100firmware2525#

http://rapidshare.com/files/33529542...0_firmware.zip

http://www.sosmp3.com/mp3s.asp?id=26

*KeithHx* · 06-01-2010, 8:57 PM

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Originally Posted by hajj_3

can someone test 720p and 1080p .mkv files from a ntfs and fat32 formatted usb pen please with aac audio and ac3.

According to this thread it can't handle NTFS, only FAT/FAT32 (assuming it's also a rebranded Momitsu 799.

I think it supports both 720p and 1080p though.

Gliese 581c · 06-01-2010, 9:02 PM

Also, I've been reading a few places saying this machine wont play Fox titles etc. That's a complete myth.

Titles I tried which played fine were..

Castaway
Day After Tomorrow
Die Hard with A Vengeance
Fantastic 4
Flight of the Phoenix

Gliese 581c · 06-01-2010, 9:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KeithHx

According to this thread it can't handle NTFS, only FAT/FAT32 (assuming it's also a rebranded Momitsu 799.

I think it supports both 720p and 1080p though.

Correct, FAT32 is the best it can handle.

Gliese 581c · 06-01-2010, 9:08 PM

Could a mod change the title to Limit BD-M100 Blu-Ray Owners Thread please.

Kalos Geros · 06-01-2010, 9:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gliese 581c

I couldnt get the Limit to recognise either a HDD or a USB that was formatted to NTSC, it has to be FAT32 or the player will not even pick it up. That was the case for me anyway.

LOL! Those acronmys are finally getting out of hand! You surely meant NTFS instead of NTSC!

Gliese 581c · 06-01-2010, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Kalos Geros

LOL! Those acronmys are finally getting out of hand! You surely meant NTFS instead of NTSC!

OOps.

bosque · 06-01-2010, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gliese 581c

Couldnt see one so I'll start this one up.

And yet you've posted in the Limit thread you couldn't see

Gliese 581c · 06-01-2010, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bosque

And yet you've posted in the Limit thread you couldn't see

Ahh didnt realise the question, is the limit the momitsu 799 clone was the owners thread. my bad. will remove all from this now.

TommyVecetti · 06-01-2010, 11:15 PM

Are you going to repost all that useful info in the other thread?

bosque · 06-01-2010, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gliese 581c

Ahh didnt realise the question, is the limit the momitsu 799 clone was the owners thread. my bad. will remove all from this now.

I wish I hadn't posted that stupid comment now, what was above was of great interest to forum members, can't I give myself a one-day ban and keep my mouth shut if Gliese re-posts ?

Gliese 581c · 06-01-2010, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TommyVecetti

Are you going to repost all that useful info in the other thread?

No, with the other thread being the owners thread I would have thought all that or at least 90% of it would be there already ?

TommyVecetti · 06-01-2010, 11:20 PM

No it isn't. Your post here was most best info on the player.

Gliese 581c · 06-01-2010, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TommyVecetti

No it isn't. Your post here was most best info on the player.

Gimme two mins

Gliese 581c · 06-01-2010, 11:24 PM

we should be back now, of course if a mod wants to tidy up, merge the other thread etc then cool.

Henry_Krinkle · 06-01-2010, 11:30 PM

I say keep the thread!

Is the player as noisy as is being reported?

Gliese 581c · 06-01-2010, 11:32 PM

Some dimentions too if it helps anyone.

H = 55mm
W = 260mm
D = 240mm

Gliese 581c · 06-01-2010, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Henry_Krinkle

I say keep the thread!

Is the player as noisy as is being reported?

SYSTEM
From system turn on to main menu it takes around 15 seconds and from inserting a blu-ray movie to it appearing to be able to play was around 32 seconds. It's also very quiet. Initial power-up was a bit noisey while the drive was tested and the fan was tested at full, but that lasted only 2-3 seconds and then it was silent.

I'll also add that when playing back its virtually silent too, only time i can hear a hum is when the disc is spinning/playing back and im up next to the machine.

Henry_Krinkle · 06-01-2010, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gliese 581c

SYSTEM
From system turn on to main menu it takes around 15 seconds and from inserting a blu-ray movie to it appearing to be able to play was around 32 seconds. It's also very quiet. Initial power-up was a bit noisey while the drive was tested and the fan was tested at full, but that lasted only 2-3 seconds and then it was silent.

I'll also add that when playing back its virtually silent too, only time i can hear a hum is when the disc is spinning/playing back and im up next to the machine.

Aha, didn't see your "I'll also add..." bit first time around. Thanks.

Gliese 581c · 06-01-2010, 11:47 PM

any other limit owners got the same software date, kernel as me ?

darkodan · 06-01-2010, 11:52 PM

seems like the player is prone to being noisy though Gliese, mine has occasional periods of emitting a high pitched whine - as others have reported over on the F&H thread.

Hopefully it's just a bad batch though and a replacement will sort it.

Gliese 581c · 07-01-2010, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by darkodan

seems like the player is prone to being noisy though Gliese, mine has occasional periods of emitting a high pitched whine - as others have reported over on the F&H thread.

Hopefully it's just a bad batch though and a replacement will sort it.

I don't doubt that at all. I can only go with the one I have.

Good luck, I hope a replacement sorts you out.

supahyp · 07-01-2010, 11:52 AM

I got one , and they offered me a 3 year warranty for £9.99 which I snapped up . Any hint of firmware problems and this player is going back for a replacement or money back .

By the way I picked mine up from Windsor and they had loads dotted around the store , so if the undisputed king of blu ray players reviews wishes to pick one up , I'd love to hear his views !