Samsung BD-P1400 Reviews of the Multi-Region Blu-Ray Disc Player Version

Region code Areasare for.
The multi-region version plays all REGION A And BHowever, the people complaining it isn't 1.1 or 2.0 (no
Blu-Ray Disc movies on any TV with HDMI input.BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player is 2.0 yet) should stop.
A/1North America, Central America, South America,Nowhere in the description does it say this BD-P1400
Japan, Taiwan, North Korea, South Korea, Hong Kong,Blu-Ray Disc Player is supposed to be 1.1. If you want
and Southeast Asia.to inform people there are updates coming and this
B/2Europe, Greenland, French territories, Middle East,BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player will not be able to
Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, plus all of Oceania.benefit, go ahead, but to say it is horrible and obsolete
C/3India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Mainland China, Pakistan,because of it being 1.0 is misleading. I have a feeling
Russia, Central, and South Asia.most people want to just watch the movie and would
Reviews of the BLU-RAY BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Discrarely use the features of 1.1 (like picture in picture
Player (the is no difference in basic specifications forcommentary).
theIf that's you, this BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player is
Region A version and the Region A and B Multi-regionperfect. If you need a 1.1 BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc
version so all reviews stand for both versions.):Player, get the panasonic. For me this one will work
It's good: Excellent image quality on Blu-ray movies;fine for the next couple of years while Blu-ray gets its
outstanding soundtrack support with onboard decodingact together and finalizes an emerging product. I hope
for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD High Resolution andthose of you that have had problems were able to get
bitstream output for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HDthem resolved and can now enjoy the BD-P1400
Master Audio; relatively low price compared to otherBlu-Ray Disc Player as I do.
standalone Blu-ray BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player s;I have had no problem, and the multi-region version
Ethernet port for updating firmware.from Planet Omni will be even more incredible with the
MDOJ,Samsung BD-PBD-P1400. I just plugged it in, connected
My BD-P1400 arrived late yesterday! The firmwareit to the internet and started the firmware upgrade
was updated last night via internet download andutility. After about 20 minutes, the firmware upgrade
burning a CD. First impressions:was successful and I played my first movie without a
Video - !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!glitch. Every movie I've played since has also played
Audio - !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!flawlessly. You can also upgrade the firmware by
FYI: There is no image or sound quality difference, orburning a CD or if you don't have internet, Samsung will
any other type of difference, in the USA Region Asend it to you.
version of the multi-region Region A and B version ofThis product works just fine on blu-ray disks, also on
the Blu-ray BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player.non-European format DVDs, and on music CD-ROMs.
I have tried a regular DVD and one BRD so far andI have found no problem, and the multi-region version
am very pleased. Loadtimes are very acceptable. Nofrom Planet Omni will be even more incredible with it. It
negatives from me on this unit so far. Willreport moreeven does a superior job of showing plain DVDs on
later when I get some of the more seeminglymy 40" TV, where my previous DVD BD-P1400
problematic BRDs.Blu-Ray Disc Player only would take up part of the
The BD-P1400 has classic Samsung style. The front ofscreen.
the unit is all glossy black, with a thin strip of silver alongOne clever and undocumented touch is that it seeks
the bottom.out the right TV input choice once a disk is inserted. It
Got my Samsung BD-P1400 last night and boy was Imay help that the TV is also a Samsung.
excited!! Before this review, let me start by saying thatI got this on Nov.30, 2007, and unlike what other
this is the first and only Blu-ray BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Discreviewers have said, the BD-P1400 does start back
Player that I have owned and that I may not makewhere you stopped. Everything else looks and works
some of the comparisons you are looking for. If I don't,great.
just lemme know! I also want to say that I have NOTI'm editing this review on March 13, 2008, to reflect my
upgraded to the latest firmware yet as my modem isexperience with the machine. It appears to me that
not near a TV.whether a DVD will start back where it stopped
Picturedepends on how the DVD was manufactured, NOT
Excellent, duh...... inky blacks, great contrast, detail,on the BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player . Some DVDs,
everything you expect from Blusuch as "LOST, Season 3", don't even have chapter
Design: Wonderful looking BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Discscene makers on them, much less the ability to restart
Player , the best yet I think. Face is very open, notafter a stop.
cluttered, and the piano gloss finish rocks. GoodSome DVDs, such as "3:10 to Yuma", actually have
remote too.their own system for marking where you stop or
Load Times Wonderful. I have 5 movies so far andwhere you may want to go back to, but otherwise
they all loaded in approx. 15 seconds. Then there wasrequire a restart from scratch. But some DVDs do
the new F4 Silver Surfer.... This is a BD+ title from Foxrestart where stopped.
and many have had complaints about its load time.My chief complaint with Blu-Ray (not necessarily with
The BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player gave me nothis BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player in particular) is that it
problem, and the multi-region version from Planet Omnitakes FOREVER for a DVD to start up, then if you do
will be even more incredible. Let me say again that thishave a DVD that won't restart from where it stopped,
is right out of the box, no firmware update yet!you have to go through the painfully long start-up again.
FYI: There is no image or sound quality difference, orI've learned to NEVER PAUSE a DVD, which causes
any other type of difference, in the USA Region Ait to shut down the BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player
version of the multi-region Region A and B version ofafter a few minutes. Instead, I keep it going at 1/8
the Blu-ray BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player.speed, then when I come back, I can easily back up to
Soundwhere I was -- a lot faster than a restart.
I have not played with the sound much as I don't haveIf there is a better BR BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player
my Onkyo TX-SR705 yet. I did notice that there is ananywhere near this price range, I haven't heard of it.
option to set the speakers from small to large inNow that HD DVD has died, I hope that DVD makers
analog 5.1 out mode. There are other discussions andwill focus their attention on making BR DVDs work
reports of people getting full DTS-MA bitstream frommore easily and FASTER.
this BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player (after firmwareThis is a great player. The only issue is the firmware
upgrade) on other threads and forums. I'm getting veryupgrade. I used CD-R/RW burning method...easiest and
anxious to try this out!fastest. Burn *.iso image using nero burning rom
Otherssoftware. The instructions are in [...]/support. I have both
The rest of the stuff is pretty standard. 128x maxHD-DVD and blu-ray. so far blu-ray is better. HD looks
forward, unit resumes same position in the movie evenlike upconverted DVD. Read the instructions carefully
after powered off, pretty good response times fromi.e. the new Blu-ray "Live Free Die Hard" contains a
remote keys, etc.note letting you know the software upgrade may be
All in all, this is a dynamite BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Discneeded.
Player. With the firmware upgrade, this guy will do justLastly, remember this is HDMI 1.3 compatible...so in
about anything that you can expect from a blu-rayorder to use 1.3 capabilities, you need a cable and TV
BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player right now!!which is HDMI 1.3 compatible also....the picture is great.
In addition to Blu-ray discs, the Samsung BD-P1400 canBuy this BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player and upgrade
play standard-definition DVDs and CDs.the software right away.
FYI: There is no image or sound quality difference, orI have read and continue to see many complaints
any other type of difference, in the USA Region Aabout different blu-ray and hd-dvd BD-P1400 Blu-Ray
version of the multi-region Region A and B version ofDisc Player s not working like people hoped. I can say
the Blu-ray BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player.that with this model I have had absolutely zero issues.
The BD-PBD-P1400's high-resolution soundtrackI am sure some people will write that it doesn't load this
support is excellent. It has onboard decoding for Dolbyor doesn't do that, but it hasn't affected me. I have not
Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD Highfound a single disc that has not played perfectly. What
Resolution, which means it can output thesepeople have to remember is that in this day and age
soundtracks either in PCM format over the HDMIeverything is like a computer, you may have to update,
output or via the analog outputs. For newer receivers,it is part of life now, get over it.
the BD-P1400 also offers bitstream output forWill the manufacturers eventually get this flawless,
high-resolution soundtracks. So if you have a newerprobably so but in the mean time I will be enjoying my
receiver with onboard Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HDmovies now. If you are an early adopter like I am on
Master Audio decoding, you can set the BD-P1400 totechnology then any issues you might run into will be
output audio over HDMI in encoded bitstreamno big deal. The BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player is easy
format--letting your receiver do the decoding, ratherto setup, easy to play and loads reasonably fast. Glad I
than the BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player.bought it and already thinking about a second one for
There should be absolutely no sound quality differencedifferent room.
whether you let the receiver decode or the BD-P1400Complete satisfaction with this product. Greatly
Blu-Ray Disc Player decode, but some AV fans justenhances my regular dvd's. I was really surprised
love seeing the "Dolby TrueHD" light on their newabout this claim, but the Samsung does as advertised.
receiver. If you need a Code free Converting DVDThe blu-ray disc audio is very good. Can't wait until
Disc Player for $79.95 Planet Omni also has that andhooking this up with my new surround system.
they come with 2 warranties. So far, I am really happyThis product is money well spent for the viewing
with this purchase. I was not sure I made the right dealpleasure it gives. I highly recommend this product.
because of the negative reviews I read but bought itFor its price this is a steal. The audio and video quality
anyway.here is great, the quality and selection of Blu-ray is top
I really don't know why people get upset when it onlynotch and you can be fairly confident you'll be getting
takes two minutes to get ready to play. I have used itblu-ray format movies made for you for years to
several times with Blu-Ray disks rented from Netflixcome. One of the better options for a dedicated
with no problems. I am still waiting for the eight freeBD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player if you're not interested
movies.in the PS3.
Connectivity is also solid. There's an HDMI outputBefore deciding to purchase my Samsung BD-P1400 I
capable of carrying both 1080p video signals andstudied many of these customer reviews and they
high-resolution audio.were very useful. I also read a dedicated AV Science
For high-def analog video, there's a component videoforum online concerning this model BD-P1400 Blu-Ray
output (limited to 1080i), and there's an S-Video outputDisc Player. First, all of the information and customer
and a composite output for standard-def output. (Asreviews highlight the endemic problem that
with all DVD BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player s, there isimplementation of newer Blu-Ray standards is
no DVD upscaling available via component video). Onoccurring gradually. Moreover, features are evolving,
the audio side, there's the aforementioned HDMI output,meaning that we are all taking some chances when
along with 5.1-channel analog outputs, both optical andwe purchase any Blu-Ray BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc
coaxial digital audio outputs, and stereo analog outputs.Player (that is not a PS3).
Rounding out the connectivity is an Ethernet port,I personally have no interest whatsoever in owning a
which enables you to upgrade the firmware from thegame console. Second, many of these reviews
Internet--a feature that's been common to HD DVDdescribe in conscientious detail the kinds of problems
Players, but very rare among Blu-ray BD-P1400that people are having, as well as whether and how
Blu-Ray Disc Players.the problems have been overcome. This review adds
FYI: There is no image or sound quality difference, ordata to that second category - practical problems.
any other type of difference, in the USA Region AWhen my BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player arrived the
version of the multi-region Region A and B version ofvery first thing I did was install the latest firmware
the Blu-ray BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player.downloaded from the Samsung web site. I suggest the
The BD-P1400 did a good job of rendering the openingmethod that uses a cd rather than a direct network
sequence of Star Trek: Insurrection, demonstrating itsconnection; in either case the manuals and web site
2:3 pull-down prowess. Next up was Seabiscuit, andoffer complete directions. Be sure to *confirm that the
the BD-P1400 did a solid job with the difficultupdate was successful* by restarting the BD-P1400
introduction, with few to no jaggies on the black andBlu-Ray Disc Player , re-inserting the firmware cd, and
white photos.comparing the disk version to the installed version.
MDOJ,What problems have I had? In a month of watching
Just a quick update on the Samy BD-P1400. I haveNetflix discs I have had not one single hiccup, not a
rented some BR's from Netflix and have really beensingle blue screen, no refusals to play any of the BDs
enjoying the BD-P1400 - how about you? All theor SD-DVDs that others have had problems with - I
techno mumbo jumbo aside, as far as I'm concernedhave had *nothing but perfect performance*! True,
this is a great BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player.some of the other criticisms like slower controls are
I hope that the head dudes in charge of this forum willinherent to the technology. But my BD-P1400 Blu-Ray
make a sticky for the Samsung BD-P1400 - hint - hint!Disc Player has been flawless and my expectations
watching home movies here...not saving lives.have been significantly exceeded. Without hesitation, I
The Samsung is a REALLY good unit for the price.give my BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player five stars.
The multi-region version is just $849.95 from PlanetPros: My favorite feature, by far, is the 24 frame per
Omni and considering they use a double motherboardsecond output mode. Movies display exactly as they
specially imported which must cost a fortune plus thewere intended - be that good or bad - and 'judder' in
intensive labor it's a real great bargain, IMHO.slowly-panned scenes is significantly improved
I was able to plug my unit directly into my modem withcompared to 30 FPS. This alone, in my opinion,
a network cable (as per Samsungs directions in thewarrants the relatively modest price tag. [In direct
user manual) and the BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Playercomparisons using my 50" plasma TV, the video
found it's new firmware and loaded it up without thequality of movies from the BD-P1400 at 24 FPS is
need for me to get on the computer, burn disks...etc.clearly superior to the same discs when played
Very cool.through advanced computer video cards that cost the
The Samsung has a great image and with the currentsame!] I also like the features and layout of the remote
update I can listen to DTS-HD Master Audio (Sonycontrol, which doubles up to control my Samsung TV.
can't say that for twice the price!).Yes, these are basic features within the realm of
With the pace at which the technology is moving I thinkBlu-Ray, but they have been very capably
it is very difficult for a manufacturer to manufactureimplemented.
these units, get them to market and have them totallyCons: My only nit-pick is that I would like a set-up
"current" with the new disk technology, (which isfeature that allowed the audio and video outputs to be
changing daily), but Samsung has provided me with adelayed relative to each other by a selectable
unit that I can just plug into my modem and get anincrement. This would allow perfect lip-sync when
update when they have it available. I think that isusing older (i.e. slower) audio decoders/receivers that
AMAZING.are not HDMI 1.3 compliant. However, to my knowledge
A little patience and understanding can go a long way.this feature is not offered on *any* new Blu-ray
After all...it wasn't that long ago that when you boughtBD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player , since the HDMI 1.3
an electronic component, you couldn't update it at all. Istandard incorporates an automatic synchronization
am sure Samsung will come thru with an update soon.feature if all the components are HDMI 1.3 compatible.
I have not run into any disks I could not play as of yet.Maybe I've been lucky, but I have not had a single
Having never seen a 1200 in action, I can't help you -'playability' issue using the latest build of the latest
but the BD-P1400 PQ is excellent, but that's what Blu isfirmware. Based on this - 5 stars.
all about - right?Let's hope that Samsung will support this model well
I have tried several BD's from Netflix as well as a fewinto the future by further optimizing the operating
standard def DVD's. All were great. As far as thefirmware, as needed.
handshake issue, I'm not really sure what that is.... andIn brief: Outstanding picture quality---my wife and I say,
for the off, then play thing... why would you want to doeven for stills, "Polaroid picture!", breathtaking.
that in a movie anyways?The unit has all the requisite connections. I play it
Great BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player, I couldn't bethrough a Yamaha av-tuner with 7.1 channels, via HDMI,
more happy I got the new BD-P1400 last week.but other connections are available.
returned the 1200 to get it. (plus 100 price difference inThere is a simple blue-ringed on-off button, and a tray
my favor. PROS= the pic quality is by far the best I'veopen-close button; that's it on on-board controls. The
seen, even better then the panny I had.remote has several levels of sophistication: It is easy to
Controls are easy and setup just the same. I don't likefind and use the power, pause-play-rewind-fast/slow
it loses the signal at the beginning of the discs.controls, those you will use 99% of the time. The
AUDIO= I am not able to use all the audio features dueremote also provides movie menu controls (e.g.,
to my ONKYO being a few years old. I have it setuplanguage), player menu controls, and options for
with a digital optical cable, the sound is really excellentcontrolling other devices---learn to use them only if
except for the POPS I get every now and then.when you need them. There was absolutely no setting
As for the BD discs, POTC about 2 minutes, have hadup to do---plug and play! Great neuro-ergonomics, i.e.,
no problem, and the multi-region version from Planetintuitive ease of use.
Omni will be even more incredible, with any other BDIn over three weeks of regular usage, we have noted
movies. I did notice that after I hit pause and went to hitsome glitches, but it's not clear if it is the player itself or
play, the movie would play for a minute and then stop. Ithe emerging technology. Several times, the unit went
had to hit play again. No big deal.into "Stop" mode as if the button had been pushed; I
Used the Ethernet port to download new firmware,had to hit "Play" to get the movie started again. Mildly
can't tell the difference though. I am sorry I am not thatdistracting.
technical but this is my blue collar review. any??????s IWhat would I also like? Perhaps controls for the av
will answer the best I canamplifier as well, although that unit has all the buttons
Just finished watching Casino Royale - spectacular!needed for TV, player, and amp. Maybe better
I have a Playstation 3 that has awesome picturebacklighting on all buttons. This is one heck of a deal,
quality for both Blu-Ray and upscaling of Standardrecommended to anyone wanting to get into blu-ray.
DVD's since a software upgrade. We use this for ourGood BluRay DVD. Easy to use. High definition DVD's
main HD TV in the family room. I needed anotherlook great but regular DVD's look better too.
BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player for a second HD TVNo problems found yet.the Samsung 1400 is
we just had hung in our bedroom.significantly superior to the Toshiba HD-A3. The
I waited for the BD-P1400 to become available since IBD-P1400 supports not only TrueHD, but DTS-HD MA
already committed to the Blu-Ray format and wantedbitstream output over HDMI. The A3 can only extract
the latest technology available. I cannot say enoughthe DTS 'core' and cannot send bitstream DTS-HD
about the sound quality that this BD-P1400 Blu-RayMA out. Only the HD-A35 and the XA2 can do that,
Disc Player offers, it is unbelievable. The picture qualitybut both are significantly costlier than this player. The
is excellent and on par with the Playstation 3. I amBD-P1400 can also output full 1080p/24 video, while the
seriously considering purchasing a second BD-P1400A3 can only send out 1080i and does not support
for our main set because of the outstanding sound.24fps output.
Great BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player especially for theBoth are slow to load up, but the A3 is significantly
money.slower, taking almost 2 full minutes to warm up the
By far the best Blu-ray I ever tested. Never watchplayer and display video on your monitor/screen. The
cartoons but now I'm spending a lot of time watchingPS3 takes less than 30 seconds btw. The A3 is also
with my kids.very noisy, distractingly so especially because it is a
This is a great Blue Ray BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Dischigh pitched noise that is hard to ignore.
Player. DTS HD MA bitstream finally. I have owned thisOverall, the BD-P1400 is a high functioning blu-ray stand
product for about two months and am thrilled with it; italone player, that supports lossless audio output (PCM,
is really a good deal. I only use my Blu Ray BD-P1400TrueHD, and DTS-HD MA) and 1080p/24. I would still
Blu-Ray Disc Player to play Blu Ray movies, since therecommend a four hundred dollar PS3 over the
sound is piped into a Samsung 5-disc receiver. TheBD-P1400, but if you really want a standalone player,
picture quality is amazing. I own four Blu Ray discsyou can't go wrong with the BD-P1400.
(which I purchased on Amazon at $14.99 each) andI don't actually own this player, but I have a friend who
they all play beautifully, with no problem, and thebought one and he loves it.
multi-region version from Planet Omni will be evenThis is a excellent blu ray and I am very happy with
more incredible, and a crystal clear picture.my purchase, I recommend this player to everyone
I bought this BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player inand the price is great.
December. I hooked it up with an HDMI cable to aIt did NOT disappoint in the slightest. I have not had any
Sony Receiver. The Cable Box from Comcast is alsoproblems playing any DVD Blu-ray or not. I have not
hooked up to the receiver. The receiver is connectedhad to download any firm-ware to solve ANY issues.
to a 42 inch Panasonic 1080P Plasma. Three HDMIThe BD-P1400 worked straight out of the box. The
cables, that is it.only thing that comes close to a con is that it's slow on
It has worked flawlessly from the beginning with everystart-up and loading.
Blu-Ray disc we have tried. We get about one aI am very satisfied with this player and I'm happy. All I
week from Netflix. I can play Pirates of the Caribbeancan report is that mine works perfectly so far, and I
3. Not sure why the other reviewer could not.have recommended it to many of my friends when
The picture quality is stunning with Planet Earth. I guessasked for an opinion.
I can credit the Panasonic TV mostly for that.Works wonderfully with my new Samsung plasma...
I did the version 1.2 firmware upgrade in December. IHaven't experienced any issues expressed by other
just did the version 1.5 firmware upgrade yesterdayreviewers. Connected with an HDMI to TV and optical
Feb 5th. I downloaded both and created the ISO CD.audio to Home Theater... Breathtaking PQ and sound.
To me it works fast. So you have to wait a fewThis Blu-Ray player is first-class. Easy setup. This is
seconds for it to boot up, so what? Go get the DVDmy first Hi-Def player, and I am very happy with my
while you are waiting.purchase. I did the latest firmware update per the
Most computers nowadays take minutes to boot. Iinstructions in the manual, and it has functioned
imagine it will never get better, likely probably worseflawlessly. The player has a modern, slick, glossy
over time since these are in essence computers, andappearance. The sounds are incredible, and the images
the more technology advances the slower theseare too beautiful to be described. Very easy to install
machines are to turn on and load up.and use. I never knew the difference that a Blu-ray
After doing the firmware upgrade, I checked myplayer can make in the movie watching experience. I
settings and noticed they had been reset. If you haveam not an expert, just a regular mom that purchased
a digital receiver, you should make sure that the audiothe blu-ray player for family viewing.
is set to 'bit rate' and not PCM if you want surroundI have had this player for about a month now...After
sound.updating the firmware, it has been flawless. Amazing
I also had no problem, and the multi-region version frompicture, quiet unit, looks great in the entertainment rack
Planet Omni will be even more incredible, playingalong with my HD DVD player.
regular DVDs or CDs either. So when it becomesThe upconversion is wonderful! Best part is I can use
obsolete, it will replace my other DVD BD-P1400optical and take advantage of the new audio codecs.
Blu-Ray Disc Player and improve the quality of theI give this player 5 stars!
regular DVDs with my other older 720P Samsung set.Not a single problem. I even have it in a tight spot with
I don't think anyone should delay buying because of the2" clearance above top and open back with No
format war. The minute you buy anything nowadays, itoverheating problems. None of my movies have
becomes obsolete and is eventually a throw away. Solocked up or have been unable to play. I have tried
you at least enjoy it while you can, life is too short. AtLive Free or Die Hard, all the Harry Potters, Planet
the prices today what the heck, it is cheap, buy nowEarth and others. Firmware 1.5 arrived on Jan 24th and
before the dollar becomes worthless! You can get anit has seemed to fix all the problems others were
entire home theatre 1080P HDMI based system withhaving. I would definitely recommend this player to
speakers for less than $[...] right now. Thank you China!others.
I got my HDMI cables from Planet Omni, $19.95 for 2I have a PS3 and a Sony 300 S Blu-ray player, and
meter length, superb images and sound!they are both excellent blu-ray players. However, I love
Before I hooked this up, I updated the firmware via themy new Samsung 1400 BD it can decode DTS HD
Ethernet port. Once that was done I have had nosound, and it makes for a wonderful movie watching
problem, and the multi-region version from Planet Omniexperience. The first thing a new owner should do is
will be even more incredible, with the BD-P1400go to and download the latest firmware update (it is a
Blu-Ray Disc Player at all. I debated whether or not tofast simple process). There are also instructions on the
buy this due to some negative reviews, but the dealowner's manual that explains how to update the
was just too good to pass up for a stand alone.player. I have watched the latest Blu-ray releases from
Those of you that have had problems with thisFox, Disney, Sony, etc. and the picture/sound quality is
BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player have every right tooutstanding. Very pleased with the product.
complain about them here, that's what these reviews