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Title: LG BD550
Post by: warmaster on Mar 06, 2011 at 08:17 PM
i recently updated the software (i know, if it ain't broke don't fix it!), the problem is that it's not detecting my ntfs formatted hdd. it is able to play off my 500gb fat32 without any problems. i haven't tried any other ntfs formatted hdd. and i can't see any option to revert to the factory firmware even if i reset the player to factory settings. can anyone help me with this?
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: Conan on Mar 06, 2011 at 08:26 PM
I updated mine sometime in January but everything worked as normal after. Sorry to hear about your problem.
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: mars on Mar 18, 2011 at 12:50 PM
May digital optical output ba ang BD550? Parang gusto ko kasi kumuha nito to replace my ps3 as the main BD/DVD player.
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: Kd Jb on Apr 23, 2011 at 09:01 PM

Just got an LG BD 550 from an it show here in SG. cost around 169sgd plus me free 3 blu ray discs...Haven't tried it pero hopefully gumana yung 1tb na hd na binili ko..Blu ray is region A only pero yung dvd playback can be hacked to play all region.do you guys recommend updating the software agad?
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: Conan on Apr 23, 2011 at 09:02 PM
Just got an LG BD 550 from an it show here in SG. cost around 169sgd plus me free 3 blu ray discs...Haven't tried it pero hopefully gumana yung 1tb na hd na binili ko..Blu ray is region A only pero yung dvd playback can be hacked to play all region.do you guys recommend updating the software agad?

The software update is mostly for Bluray playback compatibility. Test it out first before updating.
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: Kd Jb on Apr 23, 2011 at 09:04 PM
The software update is mostly for Bluray playback compatibility. Test it out first before updating.

Thanks bro..any issues u've seen so far? does it really play mkv files? nakalagay kc sa box kaya binili ko agad pag kakita ko plus the free 3 bd was tempting. Thanks
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: Conan on Apr 23, 2011 at 09:16 PM
Thanks bro..any issues u've seen so far? does it really play mkv files? nakalagay kc sa box kaya binili ko agad pag kakita ko plus the free 3 bd was tempting. Thanks

Yes it plays MKV files, I had it hooked up to my 1 TB hard drive before but I still opted to get a media player with an internal hard drive.
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: Kd Jb on Apr 23, 2011 at 09:31 PM
Yes it plays MKV files, I had it hooked up to my 1 TB hard drive before but I still opted to get a media player with an internal hard drive.

ah cool. Thanks bro. Sulit pala bili ko..dami kc bluray player available kanina sa it show meron pa nga 99sgd but this model is the only one that has that feature all written in the box kaya binili ko na din agad.
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: Kd Jb on Apr 24, 2011 at 10:00 PM
Great ntfs and fat32 works. Awesome. Problem ko na lang is how to set the dvd to region free. Any hacks mga bro? Thanks
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: Kd Jb on Apr 25, 2011 at 07:45 PM

Kala ko me youtube app yung player,pagcheck ko wala pala..walang netcast option sa menu pero sa youtube review nakita ko merong netcast with the same model..exclusive kaya sa US yun? I checked the box wala ngang info about netcast
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: Conan on Apr 25, 2011 at 07:46 PM
Kala ko me youtube app yung player,pagcheck ko wala pala..walang netcast option sa menu pero sa youtube review nakita ko merong netcast with the same model..exclusive kaya sa US yun? I checked the box wala ngang info about netcast

Yup US models have different features compared to Asian models.
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: Kd Jb on Apr 25, 2011 at 09:16 PM
Yup US models have different features compared to Asian models.

kala ko makukuha ng software update..hehe..been trying to upgrade the firmware pero ayaw tumuloy..saka na lang cguro
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: 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. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: Kd Jb on Apr 30, 2011 at 11:23 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. ;D ;D ;D

wow panalo sir..d2 sa sg bagsak presyo din..discontinued product na kc..sayang lang wala netcast kagaya ng us counterpart pero it plays ntfs hd..oh yeah
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: anya618 on Apr 30, 2011 at 11:30 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. ;D ;D ;D

ang mura nito sir ah ;D
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: blake on Apr 30, 2011 at 11:41 AM
wow tempting

was gonna buy the 6 series sa US next month

pero ang mura na neto

esep esep
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: Kd Jb on Apr 30, 2011 at 11:57 AM

Mas mura pa pala sa pinas got mine at 169 sgd x34.50 = 5830
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: gunslinger on Apr 30, 2011 at 11:58 AM
region free kaya ang bd at dvd?
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: Kd Jb on Apr 30, 2011 at 11:59 AM
region free kaya ang bd at dvd?

yung nabili ko sakin bro region a locked bd tas yung dvd region 3 pero sinetup nila para maging region free dvd. ewan ko lang yung nabili d2 sa pinas
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: coastal on Apr 30, 2011 at 03:04 PM
Mura nga Sis Philip! Nagulat nga ko e! Got the 2 units for my daughter and 1 as standby in case bumigay na yung mga units na na-purchase ko sa iyo. Bugbog na rin e but still enjoying the Sony BD-s570 which I like because of its built-in wifi and the Toshiba BDX-2500 which is the best bd reader kahit mabagal magload. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: anya618 on Apr 30, 2011 at 05:57 PM
lahat kaya ng abenson meron ito?
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: gienr on Apr 30, 2011 at 11:43 PM
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. ;D ;D ;D
   Saan yang Avant (Abenson) na iyan bro
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: coastal on May 01, 2011 at 06:15 AM
Avant in Trinoma. But since Avant is owned by Abenson baka meron din sa Abenson branches, however their promo flyer indicates only Avant Trinoma, Greenbelt 4 and Alabang Town Center  . Tingnan ko mamaya sa Abenson Circle-C branxh in Congressional Ave. This is the mobile number of Avant-Trinoma 09189143470, look for Egay. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: blake on May 01, 2011 at 06:20 AM
I called abenson makati (waltermart)

they have stock

same price 5495
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: anya618 on May 01, 2011 at 07:30 AM
I called abenson makati (waltermart)

they have stock

same price 5495

malapit ako dito, pasyalan ko nga ;D
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: gienr on May 01, 2011 at 12:50 PM
I called abenson makati (waltermart)

they have stock

same price 5495

Thank you very much
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: vortex1 on May 02, 2011 at 09:57 AM
this player doesn't have optical out pala. i just texted them(avant trinoma) may stocks pa daw sila ngayun.
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: anya618 on May 02, 2011 at 09:59 AM
this player doesn't have optical out pala. i just texted them(avant trinoma) may stocks pa daw sila ngayun.

pareho ng 530 sir coaxial ang meron
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: gienr on May 03, 2011 at 04:47 PM
Just bought one yesterday May 2.  Better get one because it can be your second media player.  It plays NTFS. They say they will sell at promo price for all the units left. Eight units still available.
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: 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?
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: Kd Jb on May 03, 2011 at 06:13 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
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: vortex1 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.
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: 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. :)
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: Conan on May 07, 2011 at 11:13 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.
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: JT 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.

Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: Stagea on May 08, 2011 at 05:24 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.  :-[

Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: anya618 on May 08, 2011 at 05:26 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
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: Stagea on May 08, 2011 at 02:06 PM
1gb will do sir

Thanks, Anya! :)
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: jcruze057 on May 15, 2011 at 07:56 AM
how much ba yung LG BD550?
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: Conan on May 15, 2011 at 07:59 AM
how much ba yung LG BD550?

Read from the start of this thread.
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: reignman on May 17, 2011 at 08:15 AM
Hi Guys!

I'm just new here.  :D

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!  :)
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: Conan on May 17, 2011 at 09:25 AM
Hi Guys!

I'm just new here.  :D

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.
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: gunslinger on May 17, 2011 at 09:36 AM
Hi Guys!

I'm just new here.  :D

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.
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: reignman on May 17, 2011 at 10:35 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!  :)
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: vortex1 on May 17, 2011 at 12:19 PM
use only coax bro. there's no optical connection on a BD550.
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: reignman on May 17, 2011 at 02:04 PM
use only coax bro. there's no optical connection on a BD550.

OK.  Thanks for your help bro!
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: zankuro on May 22, 2011 at 12:17 AM
san pa kaya meron nito? (local stores)
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: anya618 on May 22, 2011 at 06:35 AM
san pa kaya meron nito? (local stores)

try mo tawagan sir abenson branches
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: zankuro on May 22, 2011 at 03:26 PM
yes meron p daw! tnx sir anya
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: jcruze057 on May 22, 2011 at 06:25 PM
magkano ho ba?
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: anya618 on May 22, 2011 at 06:26 PM
magkano ho ba?

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. ;D ;D ;D

not sure if ganun pa rin ang price
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: Thames on May 23, 2011 at 02:35 PM
meron bang code para maunlock ang dvd region ng BD550.

thanks!
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: zankuro on May 24, 2011 at 08:49 PM
magkano ho ba?

P5,495, meron pa sa trinoma avant abenson
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: 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?
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: jcruze057 on May 29, 2011 at 09:38 PM
P5,495, meron pa sa trinoma avant abenson
i see thanks for the info
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: Conan on May 30, 2011 at 05:34 AM
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?
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: warmaster on May 30, 2011 at 07:19 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 >:(
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: Conan on May 30, 2011 at 09:06 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?
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: warmaster on May 30, 2011 at 09:14 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
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: vortex1 on May 30, 2011 at 09:18 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?
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: warmaster on May 30, 2011 at 09:43 AM
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?

dun nga ako nagtataka, di ko siya masyado ginagamit except for watching MKV on my HD pero bigla na lang ganun, dead and gone. maingat ako sa remotes ko at hindi sila nababagsak o nadadaganan
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: ramgos on May 30, 2011 at 03:00 PM
sir, baka yung contacts sa battery lumuwag. Have a few remotes with that kind of problem before. Twist the battery and sometimes put some padding para mag higpit. Hope this will help.  :)
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: warmaster on May 30, 2011 at 03:08 PM
sir, baka yung contacts sa battery lumuwag. Have a few remotes with that kind of problem before. Twist the battery and sometimes put some padding para mag higpit. Hope this will help.  :)


have tried that as well, actually matigas pa yung spring at maganda ang connections. gusto ko sana linisin yung loob kaso i don't wanna pry it opedahil pwede ko naman padala sa sis ko para mapalitan
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: BenPas on Jun 13, 2011 at 10:13 PM
mga chiefs nakakapag play b tong player na to ng mkv na 21GB like avatar?
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: donj87 on Jun 14, 2011 at 06:46 AM
How can you hack to make it DVD region free? TIA
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: blake on Jun 14, 2011 at 02:32 PM
Sale pa ba to ?
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: coastal on Sep 10, 2011 at 01:11 PM
Abenson is having another sale of LG BD550. This time its only for P4,995.00 cash/straight charge. But when I checked today at Abenson SM North EDSA they have no available stock. Tsk tsk tsk!
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: jcdvo on Oct 02, 2011 at 08:42 AM

Does this unit play video cds? ???  I checked this unit's web page and even its manual.  No specification that it supports video cd.
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: coastal on Oct 02, 2011 at 12:20 PM
I think bluray player manufacturers have already omitted the vcd from the media list for their products. I tried to play a vcd once with a Sony BDP-360 and it didn't recognize the disc. But regular dvd players still do.
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: DaSilva on Oct 05, 2011 at 02:43 PM
Just got one at Avant Trinoma. Still at 4995.00
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: t3knh0t on Jan 29, 2012 at 12:51 PM
Mga bro, alam nyo ba kung pwede dito external Hard drive?
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: vortex1 on Jan 29, 2012 at 01:46 PM
Mga bro, alam nyo ba kung pwede dito external Hard drive?

yup pwede. reads all my mkvs just fine.
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: Conan on Jan 29, 2012 at 08:49 PM
yup pwede. reads all my mkvs just fine.

I used to do this but I had a couple of MKV's that couldn't be read by the LG BD550. I got a Mede8er 500X instead and no more problems after that.
Title: Re: LG BD550
Post by: vortex1 on Jan 29, 2012 at 09:04 PM
I used to do this but I had a couple of MKV's that couldn't be read by the LG BD550. I got a Mede8er 500X instead and no more problems after that.

i do have an egreat s100 as primary media player. But somehow,  after my last update late last year, the BD550 can now play all my available files without hanging/freeze up. so as not to wear out the egreat, I sometimes use this bdplayer to play my files. til' now it really plays all my 4tb worth of mkvs flawlessly. really satisfied with this bdplayer.