Region Code Areas
The multi-region version plays all REGION A and B Blu-Ray Disc on any TV with HDMI input.
A/1North America, Central America, South America, Japan, Taiwan, North Korea, South Korea, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia.
B/2Europe, Greenland, French territories, Middle East, Africa, Australia and New Zealand, and all of Oceania.
C/3India, Bangladesh, Nepal, China, Pakistan, Russia, Central and South Asia.
Reviews of BLU-RAYBD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player (there are no differences in the basic specifications for the
A version of the region and region A and B version of multi-region, so that all grants are available for both versions.):
There is good: Excellent image quality on Blu-ray, great soundtrack support with onboard decoding of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD High Resolution and bitstream output for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, relatively low price for other standalone Blu-ray BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player overs; Ethernet port for firmware upgrade.
MDOJ,
My BD-P1400 has arrived late last night! The firmware was updated last night via the Internet to download and burn a CD. First impressions:
Video - !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Audio - !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FYI: There is no difference in picture quality or sound, or any other kind of difference, in the USA Region A version of the multi-regionRegion A and B version of the Blu-ray BD-P1400 Blu-ray Disc.
I tried a normal DVD and BRD so far and am very satisfied. Load
The times are very acceptable. No negatives from me on this unit so far. Will
Report later when I get some of BRD seems problematic.
The Samsung BD-P1400 is a classic style. The front of the car is all shiny black, with a thin strip of silver on the bottom.
Got my Samsung BD-P1400 last night and boy have beenexcited! Before this review, I would say this is the first and only Blu-ray BD-P1400 Blu-Ray, which I had and could not do some comparisons you are looking for is to start. If I do not, let me know! I would also say that they are not on the latest firmware, but as my modem can not be updated in near a television.
Image
Excellent, duh ...... inky blacks, great contrast, detail, everything you expect from Blue
Design: Beautiful looking BD-P1400 Blu-RayDisc, better yet, I think. Face is very open, not cluttered, and the rocks gloss piano. Good remote control.
Loading times wonderful. I have 5 movies so far, and all loaded in approx. 15 seconds. Then there was the new F4 Silver Surfer .... This is a BD + titles from Fox and many complain of their time to recharge. The BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player gave me no problem, and the multi-region version from Planet Omni will be even more incredible. Let me say once again that thisout of the box, no firmware update yet!
FYI: There is no difference in picture quality or sound, or any other kind of difference, in the USA Region A version of the Multi-region version A and B of the Blu-ray BD-P1400 Blu-ray Disc.
Sound
I have not played with the sound a lot when I was not even my Onkyo TX-SR705. I noticed that there is an option to set up your speakers from small to large 5.1-in analog outs. There are other threads and human relationsalways full DTS-MA bitstream from the BD-P1400 Blu-ray discs (after firmware upgrade) in other threads and forums. I am always eager to try this!
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The rest of the stuff is pretty standard. 128x max forward position in the same unit again after the film out, pretty good response time of remote keys, etc.
All in all, this is a dynamite BD-P1400 Blu-ray Disc. With the firmware update, is this guy doing something thata Blu-ray BD-P1400 Blu-ray Disc can expect Player now!
In addition to Blu-ray discs allows the Samsung BD-P1400 plays DVDs and CDs in standard definition.
FYI: There is no difference in picture quality or sound, or any other kind of difference, in the USA Region A version of the Multi-region version A and B of the Blu-ray BD-P1400 Blu-ray Disc.
The BD-P1400 PBD-high-resolution soundtrack support is excellent. It has onboard decoding for Dolby Digital Plus,Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD High Resolution, which means it can produce these soundtracks either in PCM format via the HDMI or analog outputs. For receivers, the BD-P1400 also offers bitstream output for high-resolution soundtracks. So if you have a receiver with a recent board Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, you can use the audio output on BD-P1400 HDMI in encoded bitstream format - just let your receiver does not decode, but the BD-P1400 Blu-Ray DiscPlayer.
There should be absolutely no difference in sound quality if the receiver is decoding or BD-P1400 Blu-ray decode, but some AV fans love it, the "Dolby TrueHD" light on their new receiver. If you have a code reader to freely convert DVD for $ 79.95 and must Planet Omni, which has come with two guarantees. So far I am very satisfied with this purchase. I was not sure if the right deal because of the negative reviews I've read, but boughtin any case.
I really do not know why people get upset when it only takes two minutes to play. I've rented several times, with Blu-Ray from Netflix with no problems. I'm still waiting for free on eight films.
Connectivity is also solid. There's an HDMI port with which both 1080p video and audio signals in high resolution.
For analog high-definition video, there is a component video output (limited to 1080i), and there is an S-video output and aOutput composite standard-def output. (Like all BD-P1400 Blu-ray, there is no way of upscaling DVD component video). On the audio side we have the HDMI output of the above, along with 5.1 channel analog outputs, two optical and coaxial digital outputs and analog stereo audio outputs.
Rounding out the connectivity is an Ethernet port, which allows you to upgrade the firmware from the Internet - a feature that is common to HD DVD player, but veryrare in Blu-ray BD-P1400 Blu-ray Disc.
FYI: There is no difference in picture quality or sound, or any other kind of difference, in the USA Region A version of the Multi-region version A and B of the Blu-ray BD-P1400 Blu-ray Disc.
The BD-P1400 did a good job with the opening credits of Star Trek: Insurrection, demonstrating its ability to pull down 2:03. Next up was Seabiscuit, and the BD-P1400 did a solid job, with the introduction difficult, with little or nojaggies on the black-white photos.
MDOJ,
Just a quick update on the Sammy BD-P1400. I rented from Netflix a few have enjoyed the BR and BD-P1400 - and you? All the techno-mumbo-jumbo aside, for me, this is a great BD-P1400 Blu-ray Disc.
I hope that the head guys in charge of this forum is an adhesive to make the BD-P1400 Samsung - Note - Note! watch movies at home here ... not save.
The Samsung is a really goodUnits for the price. The multi-region version from Planet Omni only $ 849.95, and considering that the double motherboard specially imported, a fortune and hard work is a real big deal, IMHO costs need.
I had my device loaded directly plug in my modem with an Ethernet cable (for Samsung directions in the manual) and the BD-P1400 Blu-Ray disc, find the new firmware and burn it without the need of me on the hard drives of Computer ... etc.Very cool.
The Samsung has a great picture and I can update with the current DTS-HD Master Audio (Sony can not be said that twice the price!) To listen.
Think with the pace at which technology moves the self, it is very difficult for a manufacturer to produce these units, market reach and are very "present" with the technology of the new disc, (changed daily), but Samsung has provided me with a device, I just turned in my modem and get an update when youhave at their disposal. I think it's incredible.
A little 'patience and understanding can go a long way. After all ... It was not long ago that if you purchased an electronic component, you could not upgrade at all. I am sure that Samsung have an update soon. I have never in all the hard drives I could run and play as of yet.
Since I have never seen a 1200 in action, can not help you - but the BD-P1400 PQ is excellent, but that's what Blu is - right?
I have tried several BDfrom Netflix and a few standard-def DVDs. All were great. As for the handshake problem, I'm not really sure what it is .... and from the game, then what ... Why do you want to make a movie anyway?
Large BD-P1400 Blu-Ray, I could not be happier I have the new BD-P1400 last week. returned the 1200 to do so. (Plus had 100 price difference in my favor. PROS = is the image quality is by far the best I've seen, even better than my Panny.
The controls areeasy configuration and exactly the same thing. I do not like, the signal is lost at the beginning of the discs.
AUDIO = I am not in a position of my Onkyo audio features, a few years ago. I did it with an optical digital cable setup, the sound is very good, except for the POPS I get from time to time.
As for the BD potch have about 2 minutes, had no problems, and multi-region version from Planet Omni will be even more incredible, in other BD movies. I noticedthat after the break and hit me in the game is going to hit, the movie would play for a minute and then stop. I had to play, has struck again. A big problem.
Used the ethernet port for downloading new firmware you can not tell the difference. I'm sorry, are not technical, but control is my blue collar. No ?????? s I will answer as best I can
I just Casino Royale - spectacular!
I have a Playstation 3, which has great image quality for both Blu-Ray and upscaling of standard DVDsSince a software upgrade. We use this for our HD TV in the living room. I need another BD-P1400 Blu-ray Disc for a second HDTV, we just had hung in our room.
I waited BD-P1400 will be available, because I've already committed to Blu-Ray and wanted the latest technology available. I can not say enough about the quality of sound that offers the BD-P1400 Blu-ray disc is amazing. The picture quality is excellent and the par with the Playstation 3 II'm seriously considering buying a second BD-P1400 to our series because of the excellent sound. Large BD-P1400 Blu-ray disc, especially for the price.
By far the best Blu-ray I've ever tried. Cartoons never see, but now I spend much time watching with my kids.
This is a great Blue Ray BD-P1400 Blu-ray Disc. DTS HD MA bitstream at the end. I have this product for about two months in possession and I'm thrilled with it, is really a good deal. I only use my Blu RayPlay BD-P1400 Blu-ray Disc for Blu Ray because the sound on a Samsung 5-Disc Receiver is directed. The picture quality is amazing. I own four Blu Ray (which I bought from Amazon for $ 14.99 per piece), the game is all beautiful, no problems, and the multi-region version from Planet Omni will be even more incredible, and a crystal clear picture.
I bought this BD-P1400 Blu-ray Disc in December. I hooked with a HDMI cable to a Sony receiver. The Cable BoxComcast is also connected to the receiver. The receiver is a 42-inch Panasonic Plasma 1080P connected. Three HDMI cable, it is.
He perfectly from the start with all Blu-Ray we have tried worked. We get about a week from Netflix. Can I play the third Pirates of the Caribbean Not sure why other critics do not.
The picture quality is stunning, with the Planet Earth. I think I can usually deduct the Panasonic TV.
I have version 1.2 firmwareUpdate in December. I just got the 1.5 firmware update version 5 last February. I downloaded both and create the CD ISO.
For me it's work quickly. So, just wait until his second, so what? Get the DVD while you wait.
Most of the computer to start now require a few minutes. I guess there will never be better, worse, might be slower over time, as these are essentially computers, technology advances and more of these machines and the loadhigh
After I downloaded the firmware update, I checked my settings and I noticed that had been written off. If you have a digital receiver, make sure that the audio bit rate "and is not adjusted PCM, if you want surround sound.
I had no problem, and multi-region version from Planet Omni will be a game even more incredible, no DVDs or CDs regularly. So, if it becomes obsolete, it has replaced my other DVD BD-P1400 Blu-ray Disc and improve the quality of regular DVDsput with my other older Samsung 720P.
I do not want to buy someone, why delay the format war. At the time of purchase, and now, so it is obsolete and a shot at the end. At least, while you can enjoy, life is too short. At today's prices, what the hell, it's cheap to buy now before the dollar becomes worthless! You can get an entire home theater system 1080p HDMI-based system with speakers for less than $[...] hours. Thanks China! I have my HDMI cablefrom Planet Omni, $ 19.95 for 2 meters in length, image and sound great!
Before I joined this, I updated the firmware via the Ethernet port. Once that was done I have no problem, and multi-region version from Planet Omni will be even more incredible, installed with the BD-P1400 Blu-ray Disc. I was wondering whether to buy or not through some of the negative reviews, but the deal was too good to be for a stand-alone. Those of you who have had problems with the BD-P1400Blu-ray Disc have every right to complain, here's what those costs are.
However, (not BD-P1400 Blu-ray Disc Player 2.0 yet), people complain that it is not 1.1 or 2.0 should cease. Nowhere in the description in there is the BD-P1400 Blu-ray Disc to be in 1.1. If you want to inform people that are there and updates the BD-P1400 Blu-ray Disc player is not able to benefit from going ahead of you, but to say that is horrible and useless, becausebeing 1.0 is misleading. I have a feeling most people want to just watch the movie and would rarely use the features of 1.1 (like picture in picture commentary).
If that's you, this BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player is perfect. If you need a 1.1 BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player, get the panasonic. For me this one will work fine for the next couple of years while Blu-ray gets its act together and finalizes an emerging product. I hope those of you that have had problems were able to get them resolved and can now enjoy the BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player as I do.
I have had no problem, and the multi-region version from Planet Omni will be even more incredible with the Samsung BD-PBD-P1400. I just plugged it in, connected it to the internet and started the firmware upgrade utility. After about 20 minutes, the firmware upgrade was successful and I played my first movie without a glitch. Every movie I've played since has also played flawlessly. You can also upgrade the firmware by burning a CD or if you don't have internet, Samsung will send it to you.
This product works just fine on blu-ray disks, also on non-European format DVDs, and on music CD-ROMs. I have found no problem, and the multi-region version from Planet Omni will be even more incredible with it. It even does a superior job of showing plain DVDs on my 40" TV, where my previous DVD BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player only would take up part of the screen.
One clever and undocumented touch is that it seeks out the right TV input choice once a disk is inserted. It may help that the TV is also a Samsung.
I got this on Nov.30, 2007, and unlike what other reviewers have said, the BD-P1400 does start back where you stopped. Everything else looks and works great.
I'm editing this review on March 13, 2008, to reflect my experience with the machine. It appears to me that whether a DVD will start back where it stopped depends on how the DVD was manufactured, NOT on the BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player . Some DVDs, such as "LOST, Season 3", don't even have chapter/scene makers on them, much less the ability to restart after a stop.
Some DVDs, such as "3:10 to Yuma", actually have their own system for marking where you stop or where you may want to go back to, but otherwise require a restart from scratch. But some DVDs do restart where stopped.
My chief complaint with Blu-Ray (not necessarily with this BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player in particular) is that it takes FOREVER for a DVD to start up, then if you do have a DVD that won't restart from where it stopped, you have to go through the painfully long start-up again.
I've learned to NEVER PAUSE a DVD, which causes it to shut down the BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player after a few minutes. Instead, I keep it going at 1/8 speed, then when I come back, I can easily back up to where I was -- a lot faster than a restart.
If there is a better BR BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player anywhere near this price range, I haven't heard of it. Now that HD DVD has died, I hope that DVD makers will focus their attention on making BR DVDs work more easily and FASTER.
This is a great player. The only issue is the firmware upgrade. I used CD-R/RW burning method...easiest and fastest. Burn *.iso image using nero burning rom software. The instructions are in [...]/support. I have both HD-DVD and blu-ray. so far blu-ray is better. HD looks like upconverted DVD. Read the instructions carefully i.e. the new Blu-ray "Live Free Die Hard" contains a note letting you know the software upgrade may be needed.
Lastly, remember this is HDMI 1.3 compatible...so in order to use 1.3 capabilities, you need a cable and TV which is HDMI 1.3 compatible also....the picture is great. Buy this BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player and upgrade the software right away.
I have read and continue to see many complaints about different blu-ray and hd-dvd BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player s not working like people hoped. I can say that with this model I have had absolutely zero issues.
I am sure some people will write that it doesn't load this or doesn't do that, but it hasn't affected me. I have not found a single disc that has not played perfectly. What people have to remember is that in this day and age everything is like a computer, you may have to update, it is part of life now, get over it.
Will the manufacturers eventually get this flawless, probably so but in the mean time I will be enjoying my movies now. If you are an early adopter like I am on technology then any issues you might run into will be no big deal. The BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player is easy to setup, easy to play and loads reasonably fast. Glad I bought it and already thinking about a second one for different room.
Complete satisfaction with this product. Greatly enhances my regular dvd's. I was really surprised about this claim, but the Samsung does as advertised. The blu-ray disc audio is very good. Can't wait until hooking this up with my new surround system.
This product is money well spent for the viewing pleasure it gives. I highly recommend this product.
For its price this is a steal. The audio and video quality here is great, the quality and selection of Blu-ray is top notch and you can be fairly confident you'll be getting blu-ray format movies made for you for years to come. One of the better options for a dedicated BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player if you're not interested in the PS3.
Before deciding to purchase my Samsung BD-P1400 I studied many of these customer reviews and they were very useful. I also read a dedicated AV Science forum online concerning this model BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player. First, all of the information and customer reviews highlight the endemic problem that implementation of newer Blu-Ray standards is occurring gradually. Moreover, features are evolving, meaning that we are all taking some chances when we purchase any Blu-Ray BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player (that is not a PS3).
I personally have no interest whatsoever in owning a game console. Second, many of these reviews describe in conscientious detail the kinds of problems that people are having, as well as whether and how the problems have been overcome. This review adds data to that second category - practical problems.
When my BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player arrived the very first thing I did was install the latest firmware downloaded from the Samsung web site. I suggest the method that uses a cd rather than a direct network connection; in either case the manuals and web site offer complete directions. Be sure to *confirm that the update was successful* by restarting the BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player , re-inserting the firmware cd, and comparing the disk version to the installed version.
What problems have I had? In a month of watching Netflix discs I have had not one single hiccup, not a single blue screen, no refusals to play any of the BDs or SD-DVDs that others have had problems with - I have had *nothing but perfect performance*! True, some of the other criticisms like slower controls are inherent to the technology. But my BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player has been flawless and my expectations have been significantly exceeded. Without hesitation, I give my BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player five stars.
Pros: My favorite feature, by far, is the 24 frame per second output mode. Movies display exactly as they were intended - be that good or bad - and 'judder' in slowly-panned scenes is significantly improved compared to 30 FPS. This alone, in my opinion, warrants the relatively modest price tag. [In direct comparisons using my 50" plasma TV, the video quality of movies from the BD-P1400 at 24 FPS is clearly superior to the same discs when played through advanced computer video cards that cost the same!] I also like the features and layout of the remote control, which doubles up to control my Samsung TV. Yes, these are basic features within the realm of Blu-Ray, but they have been very capably implemented.
Cons: My only nit-pick is that I would like a set-up feature that allowed the audio and video outputs to be delayed relative to each other by a selectable increment. This would allow perfect lip-sync when using older (i.e. slower) audio decoders/receivers that are not HDMI 1.3 compliant. However, to my knowledge this feature is not offered on *any* new Blu-ray BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player , since the HDMI 1.3 standard incorporates an automatic synchronization feature if all the components are HDMI 1.3 compatible.
Maybe I've been lucky, but I have not had a single 'playability' issue using the latest build of the latest firmware. Based on this - 5 stars.
Let's hope that Samsung will support this model well into the future by further optimizing the operating firmware, as needed.
In brief: Outstanding picture quality---my wife and I say, even for stills, "Polaroid picture!", breathtaking.
The unit has all the requisite connections. I play it through a Yamaha av-tuner with 7.1 channels, via HDMI, but other connections are available.
There is a simple blue-ringed on-off button, and a tray open-close button; that's it on on-board controls. The remote has several levels of sophistication: It is easy to find and use the power, pause-play-rewind-fast/slow controls, those you will use 99% of the time. The remote also provides movie menu controls (e.g., language), player menu controls, and options for controlling other devices---learn to use them only if/when you need them. There was absolutely no setting up to do---plug and play! Great neuro-ergonomics, i.e., intuitive ease of use.
In over three weeks of regular usage, we have noted some glitches, but it's not clear if it is the player itself or the emerging technology. Several times, the unit went into "Stop" mode as if the button had been pushed; I had to hit "Play" to get the movie started again. Mildly distracting.
What would I also like? Perhaps controls for the av amplifier as well, although that unit has all the buttons needed for TV, player, and amp. Maybe better backlighting on all buttons. This is one heck of a deal, recommended to anyone wanting to get into blu-ray.
Good BluRay DVD. Easy to use. High definition DVD's look great but regular DVD's look better too.
No problems found yet.
the Samsung 1400 is significantly superior to the Toshiba HD-A3. The BD-P1400 supports not only TrueHD, but DTS-HD MA bitstream output over HDMI. The A3 can only extract the DTS 'core' and cannot send bitstream DTS-HD MA out. Only the HD-A35 and the XA2 can do that, but both are significantly costlier than this player. The BD-P1400 can also output full 1080p/24 video, while the A3 can only send out 1080i and does not support 24fps output.
Both are slow to load up, but the A3 is significantly slower, taking almost 2 full minutes to warm up the player and display video on your monitor/screen. The PS3 takes less than 30 seconds btw. The A3 is also very noisy, distractingly so especially because it is a high pitched noise that is hard to ignore.
Overall, the BD-P1400 is a high functioning blu-ray stand alone player, that supports lossless audio output (PCM, TrueHD, and DTS-HD MA) and 1080p/24. I would still recommend a four hundred dollar PS3 over the BD-P1400, but if you really want a standalone player, you can't go wrong with the BD-P1400.
I don't actually own this player, but I have a friend who bought one and he loves it.
This is a excellent blu ray and I am very happy with my purchase, I recommend this player to everyone and the price is great.
It did NOT disappoint in the slightest. I have not had any problems playing any DVD Blu-ray or not. I have not had to download any firm-ware to solve ANY issues. The BD-P1400 worked straight out of the box. The only thing that comes close to a con is that it's slow on start-up and loading.
I am very satisfied with this player and I'm happy. All I can report is that mine works perfectly so far, and I have recommended it to many of my friends when asked for an opinion.
Works wonderfully with my new Samsung plasma... Haven't experienced any issues expressed by other reviewers. Connected with an HDMI to TV and optical audio to Home Theater... Breathtaking PQ and sound.
This Blu-Ray player is first-class. Easy setup. This is my first Hi-Def player, and I am very happy with my purchase. I did the latest firmware update per the instructions in the manual, and it has functioned flawlessly. The player has a modern, slick, glossy appearance. The sounds are incredible, and the images are too beautiful to be described. Very easy to install and use. I never knew the difference that a Blu-ray player can make in the movie watching experience. I am not an expert, just a regular mom that purchased the blu-ray player for family viewing.
I have had this player for about a month now...After updating the firmware, it has been flawless. Amazing picture, quiet unit, looks great in the entertainment rack along with my HD DVD player.
The upconversion is wonderful! Best part is I can use optical and take advantage of the new audio codecs.
I give this player 5 stars!
Not a single problem. I even have it in a tight spot with 2" clearance above top and open back with No overheating problems. None of my movies have locked up or have been unable to play. I have tried Live Free or Die Hard, all the Harry Potters, Planet Earth and others. Firmware 1.5 arrived on Jan 24th and it has seemed to fix all the problems others were having. I would definitely recommend this player to others.
I have a PS3 and a Sony 300 S Blu-ray player, and they are both excellent blu-ray players. However, I love my new Samsung 1400 BD it can decode DTS HD sound, and it makes for a wonderful movie watching experience. The first thing a new owner should do is go to samusung.com and download the latest firmware update (it is a fast simple process). There are also instructions on the owner's manual that explains how to update the player. I have watched the latest Blu-ray releases from Fox, Disney, Sony, etc. and the picture/sound quality is outstanding. Very pleased with the product.
