Author Topic: LG BD550 (Read 20639 times)

Kd Jb · « **Reply #30 on:** May 03, 2011 at 06:13 PM »

Quote from: redram on May 03, 2011 at 05:54 PM

Can it play DVD for all region (r1, r2, r3, etc) out of the box? Or is there any hack availablefor this?

they need to hack it..pwede mo ata request paset up sa kanila para maging region free dvd

vortex1 · « **Reply #31 on:** May 05, 2011 at 05:13 PM »

just got my bd550 from avant trinoma. Thanks coastal for the headsup. there are like 4 units left. pwede rin pala deferred 3mos. 0% interest. kunin nyo na, super sulit ito.

I used a generic coax and it plays good naman. I tried my "Knowing" BD region A and loads it up at probably about 10-20 seconds. i didn't actually time it. but it took a while for the BD menu to show up.

next would be my 1TB ext. HDD. it played Lord of the rings DTSMA smoothly and best of all, the player passed DTSHDMA through DTS core. My issues with the mkv passthrough is over. I'll be able to play dts hdma mkvs on this player.

Stagea · « **Reply #32 on:** May 07, 2011 at 07:11 AM »

I got my BD550 last Tuesday. It loads quicker than my CA 650BD, but some BD Live features cannot be viewed because of the lack of dedicated memory.

The unit is quite snappy (among the fastest I've used), and the menu system looks good. The picture is a bit oversaturated for my taste (very strong reds and yellows, green cast on blues and yellowish greens). It could be corrected with some calibration though.

Overall, I'm happy with the low purchase price and the usable feature set.

Conan · « **Reply #33 on:** May 07, 2011 at 11:13 AM »

Quote from: Stagea on May 07, 2011 at 07:11 AM

I got my BD550 last Tuesday. It loads quicker than my CA 650BD, but some BD Live features cannot be viewed because of the lack of dedicated memory.

The unit is quite snappy (among the fastest I've used), and the menu system looks good. The picture is a bit oversaturated for my taste (very strong reds and yellows, green cast on blues and yellowish greens). It could be corrected with some calibration though.

Overall, I'm happy with the low purchase price and the usable feature set.

Congrats bro! You need to stick in a flash drive for the BD Live feature, though I've never used it.

JT · « **Reply #34 on:** May 07, 2011 at 01:05 PM »

Its confirm, the BD550 model here can support hd> 1tb but not for all brand. I manage to use my WD 2tb with no problem.

Stagea · « **Reply #35 on:** May 08, 2011 at 05:24 AM »

Quote from: Conan on May 07, 2011 at 11:13 AM

Congrats bro! You need to stick in a flash drive for the BD Live feature, though I've never used it.

Ahh, I see. Thanks bro!

It's my first time to use a "BD-Live Ready" unit pa lang, puros may internal memory mga nagamit ko before.

anya618 · « **Reply #36 on:** May 08, 2011 at 05:26 AM »

Quote from: Stagea on May 08, 2011 at 05:24 AM

Ahh, I see. Thanks bro! It's my first time to use a "BD-Live Ready" unit pa lang, puros may internal memory mga nagamit ko before.

1gb will do sir

Stagea · « **Reply #37 on:** May 08, 2011 at 02:06 PM »

Quote from: anya618 on May 08, 2011 at 05:26 AM

1gb will do sir

Thanks, Anya!

jcruze057 · « **Reply #38 on:** May 15, 2011 at 07:56 AM »

how much ba yung LG BD550?

Conan · « **Reply #39 on:** May 15, 2011 at 07:59 AM »

Quote from: jcruze057 on May 15, 2011 at 07:56 AM

how much ba yung LG BD550?

Read from the start of this thread.

reignman · « **Reply #40 on:** May 17, 2011 at 08:15 AM »

Hi Guys!

I'm just new here.

I purchased this BD player yesterday. It's actually my first time to get into Blu-Ray technology as I have been a DVD patron for the longest time.

I tested it with my Dark Knight BD (bought it from a friend for testing) and the pq is definitely top-notch!

However, my problem is that I'm not satisfied with the audio quality. I have an existing Panasonic DVD/Home Theater system and I use its auxiliary but the sound is less than spectacular. I also noticed that I have to increase the volume level to 20+ as opposed to watching DVD's at 10-11 max level.

Any tips on how to improve the sound quality?
Can I still use my DVD/Home Theater?

Appreciate your inputs! Thanks in advance!

Conan · « **Reply #41 on:** May 17, 2011 at 09:25 AM »

Quote from: reignman on May 17, 2011 at 08:15 AM

Hi Guys!

I'm just new here.

I purchased this BD player yesterday. It's actually my first time to get into Blu-Ray technology as I have been a DVD patron for the longest time.

I tested it with my Dark Knight BD (bought it from a friend for testing) and the pq is definitely top-notch!

However, my problem is that I'm not satisfied with the audio quality. I have an existing Panasonic DVD/Home Theater system and I use its auxiliary but the sound is less than spectacular. I also noticed that I have to increase the volume level to 20+ as opposed to watching DVD's at 10-11 max level.

Any tips on how to improve the sound quality?
Can I still use my DVD/Home Theater?

Appreciate your inputs! Thanks in advance!

HDMI also transmits HD Audio. I think your Panasonic HTIB cannot do justice to the sound capabilities of your Bluray player since it has no "HDMI In" connection.

gunslinger · « **Reply #42 on:** May 17, 2011 at 09:36 AM »

Quote from: reignman on May 17, 2011 at 08:15 AM

Hi Guys!

I'm just new here.

I purchased this BD player yesterday. It's actually my first time to get into Blu-Ray technology as I have been a DVD patron for the longest time.

I tested it with my Dark Knight BD (bought it from a friend for testing) and the pq is definitely top-notch!

However, my problem is that I'm not satisfied with the audio quality. I have an existing Panasonic DVD/Home Theater system and I use its auxiliary but the sound is less than spectacular. I also noticed that I have to increase the volume level to 20+ as opposed to watching DVD's at 10-11 max level.

Any tips on how to improve the sound quality?
Can I still use my DVD/Home Theater?

Appreciate your inputs! Thanks in advance!

Coax or optical output of your BD player to your HTIB input could also improve the sound quality instead of using the AUX.

reignman · « **Reply #43 on:** May 17, 2011 at 10:35 AM »

Quote from: gunslinger on May 17, 2011 at 09:36 AM

Coax or optical output of your BD player to your HTIB input could also improve the sound quality instead of using the AUX.

I see. So it's either I get myself a coax or just use the optical output and plug it directly to the HTIB?

Thanks for the tip bro!

vortex1 · « **Reply #44 on:** May 17, 2011 at 12:19 PM »

use only coax bro. there's no optical connection on a BD550.

reignman · « **Reply #45 on:** May 17, 2011 at 02:04 PM »

Quote from: vortex1 on May 17, 2011 at 12:19 PM

use only coax bro. there's no optical connection on a BD550.

OK. Thanks for your help bro!

zankuro · « **Reply #46 on:** May 22, 2011 at 12:17 AM »

san pa kaya meron nito? (local stores)

anya618 · « **Reply #47 on:** May 22, 2011 at 06:35 AM »

Quote from: zankuro on May 22, 2011 at 12:17 AM

san pa kaya meron nito? (local stores)

try mo tawagan sir abenson branches

zankuro · « **Reply #48 on:** May 22, 2011 at 03:26 PM »

yes meron p daw! tnx sir anya

jcruze057 · « **Reply #49 on:** May 22, 2011 at 06:25 PM »

magkano ho ba?

anya618 · « **Reply #50 on:** May 22, 2011 at 06:26 PM »

Quote from: jcruze057 on May 22, 2011 at 06:25 PM

magkano ho ba?

Quote from: coastal on Apr 30, 2011 at 11:19 AM

Avant (Abenson) is having a sale of LG BD550 at P5,495.00 until May 2, 2011.Just got myself 2 units. This is so much better than buying a CD-R King unit.

not sure if ganun pa rin ang price

Thames · « **Reply #51 on:** May 23, 2011 at 02:35 PM »

meron bang code para maunlock ang dvd region ng BD550.

thanks!

zankuro · « **Reply #52 on:** May 24, 2011 at 08:49 PM »

Quote from: jcruze057 on May 22, 2011 at 06:25 PM

magkano ho ba?

P5,495, meron pa sa trinoma avant abenson

warmaster · « **Reply #53 on:** May 29, 2011 at 09:29 PM »

my remote just conked out on me :(to think that i've been using my pioneer DVDp more. san kaya makakabili ng replacement?

jcruze057 · « **Reply #54 on:** May 29, 2011 at 09:38 PM »

Quote from: zankuro on May 24, 2011 at 08:49 PM

P5,495, meron pa sa trinoma avant abenson

i see thanks for the info

Conan · « **Reply #55 on:** May 30, 2011 at 05:34 AM »

Quote from: warmaster on May 29, 2011 at 09:29 PM

my remote just conked out on me :(to think that i've been using my pioneer DVDp more. san kaya makakabili ng replacement?

Really? Are you sure hindi battery problem lang?

warmaster · « **Reply #56 on:** May 30, 2011 at 07:19 AM »

Quote from: Conan on May 30, 2011 at 05:34 AM

Really? Are you sure hindi battery problem lang?

i switched batteries pero ganun pa rin. i also though na baka yung IR reciever ng BDp. but the remote won't work with my LG tv as well (may tv control kasi yung BD550 na remote). so ayun, i have to twist the damn thing and press it longer for it to accept any command. on a side note, i have to say na ito lang yung ayaw ko sa BD player na to, very flimsy and cheaply made yung remote

Conan · « **Reply #57 on:** May 30, 2011 at 09:06 AM »

Quote from: warmaster on May 30, 2011 at 07:19 AM

i switched batteries pero ganun pa rin. i also though na baka yung IR reciever ng BDp. but the remote won't work with my LG tv as well (may tv control kasi yung BD550 na remote). so ayun, i have to twist the damn thing and press it longer for it to accept any command. on a side note, i have to say na ito lang yung ayaw ko sa BD player na to, very flimsy and cheaply made yung remote

Have you contacted LG?

warmaster · « **Reply #58 on:** May 30, 2011 at 09:14 AM »

Quote from: Conan on May 30, 2011 at 09:06 AM

Have you contacted LG?

no can do brother. padala ng ate ko from singapore. she'll be here this week so i'll give it to her to have it replaced.

only now do i realize the downside of imported items, hirap sa warranty

vortex1 · « **Reply #59 on:** May 30, 2011 at 09:18 AM »

Quote from: warmaster on May 30, 2011 at 09:14 AM

no can do brother. padala ng ate ko from singapore. she'll be here this week so i'll give it to her to have it replaced.

only now do i realize the downside of imported items, hirap sa warranty

nakuhh nasan na yung resibo ko from Abenson... mahanap nga mamaya. ang gaan nga nya eh, and to think 1 battery lang kelangan para magka-power sya.

what actually happened bro?hindi ba nabagsak yung remote? or naupuan?