Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Player DMP-BD30

Arcticfox · 17-02-2009, 8:10 PM

I am using this player in conjuction with a Sony KDL-S40A12U LCD TV.

I can play most DVD's (Blu-ray and standard DVD's) However I have rented the dvd 'The Getaway' and apart from the 'Warner Brothers' logo (picture and sound), I cannot hear any soundtrack from the movie although I can see the film.

Can anyone cast any light on this vexacious problem? I am what one may call a 'newbie' in this field.

I would add that I only have one HDMI socket on the TV which is being used in conjuction with a Sky HD box, the Blu-ray player is connected to the TV using AV3 socket on the TV.

Your assistance is appreciated.

kingfats · 17-02-2009, 8:49 PM

Hi Arcticfox.

Is the player up to date on firmware?

Arcticfox · 17-02-2009, 9:01 PM

[QUOTE=Is the player up to date on firmware?[/QUOTE]
I don't know, how can I check if it is?

Thanks
Reg

kingfats · 17-02-2009, 9:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Arcticfox

I don't know, how can I check if it is?

Thanks
Reg

Check here.

Arcticfox · 17-02-2009, 9:14 PM

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Originally Posted by kingfats

Check here.

Thanks, my wife is watching the TV, I will check it tomorrow.

Many thanks

Reg

Arcticfox · 18-02-2009, 8:22 PM

The firmware version is 1.7 as displayed using your instructions

Regards
Reg

kingfats · 18-02-2009, 8:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Arcticfox

The firmware version is 1.7 as displayed using your instructions

Regards
Reg

Latest version here.

Arcticfox · 18-02-2009, 9:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kingfats

Latest version here.

Thank you so much; the next question is (a) how do I download the given version and (b) how do I update the firmware version? Do load a CD into my Laptop and download the version on to a created directory on the hard drive, then upload the said directory on to CD, then load the same CD onto the Blu ray player - but how?

In appreciation

Reg

kingfats · 18-02-2009, 9:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Arcticfox

Thank you so much; the next question is (a) how do I download the given version and (b) how do I update the firmware version? Do load a CD into my Laptop and download the version on to a created directory on the hard drive, then upload the said directory on to CD, then load the same CD onto the Blu ray player - but how?

In appreciation

Reg

Yes

download to your PC then burn to CD play disc in BD30.
Click on link scroll down and click on "I accept agreement" your then see full list of instructions.

k3caz · 18-02-2009, 9:11 PM

Hi guys first post so bear with me I found this product PVREmpire.co.uk - Panasonic DMP-BD30 BluRay player £169.99 £169.99 on the internet. Now I have an old technics sch750 hifi which has 6 channel input, i am saving up for a new amp onkyo 606. Until I have the money would this blue ray player be the right one for me until I got the amp? So I would still receive 5.1 sound and would the onkyo be the right amp to do the decoding for true hd sound

kingfats · 18-02-2009, 9:20 PM

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Originally Posted by k3caz

Hi guys first post so bear with me I found this product PVREmpire.co.uk - Panasonic DMP-BD30 BluRay player £169.99 £169.99 on the internet. Now I have an old technics sch750 hifi which has 6 channel input, i am saving up for a new amp onkyo 606. Until I have the money would this blue ray player be the right one for me until I got the amp? So I would still receive 5.1 sound and would the onkyo be the right amp to do the decoding for true hd sound

I would go for the newer model (much better) the BD35

the 30 can't send TrueHD/DTS-MA over the Multi's anyway so best bet is get the 35 use optical for now for DD/DTS and when you've saved up enough for the Onkyo your good to go for HD audio bitstream.
Job done.

Arcticfox · 18-02-2009, 9:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kingfats

Yes

download to your PC then burn to CD play disc in BD30.
Click on link scroll down and click on "I accept agreement" your then see full list of instructions.

There is a saying "Engage brain before operating mouth" in this case substitute 'mouth' for 'hand' ;-)

I have down loaded and when David Attenborough program is finished I will carry out the update. Will let you know how I get on

k3caz · 18-02-2009, 9:30 PM

Thanks however my technics doesnt have an optical in just 6 channel analogue

kingfats · 18-02-2009, 9:45 PM

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Thanks however my technics doesnt have an optical in just 6 channel analogue

Ah,sorry about that....still not certain on the 30 though,see what feedback you get.

Arcticfox · 19-02-2009, 4:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kingfats

Yes

download to your PC then burn to CD play disc in BD30.
Click on link scroll down and click on "I accept agreement" your then see full list of instructions.

I have completed the Firmware update and it all went well, unfortunatley I am still getting the same result

I hear the Warner Bros Home Movie and I see the picture but everything following is in total silence. I am at a loss

kingfats · 19-02-2009, 4:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Arcticfox

I have completed the Firmware update and it all went well, unfortunatley I am still getting the same result

I hear the Warner Bros Home Movie and I see the picture but everything following is in total silence. I am at a loss

Long shot but have you tried giving the disc a good clean?

Arcticfox · 19-02-2009, 5:40 PM

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Originally Posted by kingfats

Long shot but have you tried giving the disc a good clean?

I have cleaned the disc and it made no differance; I have also inserted another Blu ray disc (There Will Be Blood) and the picture and sound is perfect.

I contacted 'the rental company and they are to send a new disc. I am sorry to say the rental company dont' check the disc only for scratches. The rental company? 'I Love Film'.

Many thanks for all the help you have given, at least I have the latest firmware out of the excercise.

Best Wishes
Reg