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Features: - 4K UHD Playback via HDMI
- HDR10, HDR10+, HLG Compatibility
- Near-4K Resolution Upscaling
- Alexa & Google Assistant Control
- Wi-Fi and Ethernet Network Connectivity
- 3D Playback
- Mobile Device Mirroring
- HDMI and Optical Audio Outputs
- Dual USB Ports
- Dolby TrueHD & DTS-HD Master Audio
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Main difference is DV and the extra adjustments with "tone mapping modes" are more for people that like to tweak their PQ, example are PJ owners.
Since PJ's can't do DV the 820 is way overkill.
The 420 processes HDR better than any player in this price range(it's the same as the 820).
Since DV is dynamic HDR you get whatever the transfer of the movie gives you.
Depending on that transfer, the HDR processing on the 420 can rival a movie with DV.
The bigger difference is upscaling to 4K, the 420 does that even better.
It does it so well that depending on the transfer of the movie, BD disc may rival 4k streaming.
This player will give you the best PQ from all three disc formats and no issues that people often bring up with other players.
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You used a comparative phrase to give your objective view of the quality of a transfer
That would suggest that you had some that met your transfer expectations
Otherwise you have no reference to compare to....you realize that correct?
That was my question
As far as comparing HDR10 to DV with an OLED
I dont know what OLED you used so that makes a difference as well in regard to what you see
Since there is no set standard on transfers they can vary widely.
All you have to do is use several DV disc to see the difference.
I'm surprised you say you "miss something" since you said "I have done that comparison you mention many times".
Regardless of which Oled was used there is no display I can upgrade to that would upgrade that difference worth the price. You are still tied to using a player to see the difference, there is no way around that.
I most certainly believe there is a significant upgrade for $150-200 display wise
Over $1000-1200 I dont think $150 is going to get you much, if anything, in a better display
Since there is no set standard on transfers they can vary widely.
All you have to do is use several DV disc to see the difference.
I'm surprised you say you "miss something" since you said "I have done that comparison you mention many times".
Regardless of which Oled was used there is no display I can upgrade to that would upgrade that difference worth the price. You are still tied to using a player to see the difference, there is no way around that.
True but even IF the disc has DV and IF the the transfer is a good one which isn't often the HDR processing from this player often makes that difference minimal.
So if you are saying something is not..using your words
Then I ask the question what is, in the context of what you were talking about?
I assume you meant to use the word " cant" not can when you mention an OLED upgrade?
If that is the case..then we are going to say that is your opinion and one not shared by many
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True but even IF the disc has DV and IF the the transfer is a good one which isn't often the HDR processing from this player often makes that difference minimal.
So if you are saying something is not..using your words
Then I ask the question what is, in the context of what you were talking about?
I assume you meant to use the word " cant" not can when you mention an OLED upgrade?
If that is the case..then we are going to say that is your opinion and one not shared by many
The transfers are not the same and can vary widely, unless you disagree with that opinion?
You said you did the same comparison, did you find a reference/master transfer where the DV PQ was significantly better that the core HDR PQ?
I have an older LG 60LA6200 1080p TV that I've been very happy with. I also have a Yamaha Aventage 2070 AVR setup for 5.1 sound. This Panasonic would be the first step in eventually moving to 4k, and honestly, the cheapest step to take first.
Any problem with adding this BD player as my first upgrade, and the TV at some later date?
To be honest the ones on the 420 are good for 99% for most PJ's. Just start with setting the HDR type to PJ and the others to auto and see how that works for you. Almost all the PJ owners I know are very happy with that.
Panasonic players are a must have for PJ owners in my opinion because those settings are only found on them and the processing is much better.
The transfers are not the same and can vary widely, unless you disagree with that opinion?
You said you did the same comparison, did you find a reference/master transfer where the DV PQ was significantly better that the core HDR PQ?
With my statement I wasn't using the media transfer as my basis...since it was the same disc used by different players
What I saw was the difference in DV that could be made in certain panels using the same disc among panels and players
My opinion( to my eyes) is that there is a difference in the very best televisions. Whether its worth it or not, is a eyes and budget question to a potential buyer
To the vast majority of Tv's that you see here on slick deals I would say that would not be the case
With my statement I wasn't using the media transfer as my basis...since it was the same disc used by different players
What I saw was the difference in DV that could be made in certain panels using the same disc among panels and players
My opinion( to my eyes) is that there is a difference in the very best televisions. Whether its worth it or not, is a eyes and budget question to a potential buyer
To the vast majority of Tv's that you see here on slick deals I would say that would not be the case
Yes I agree your "statement I wasn't using the media transfer as my basis" which means it's not in "context".
Your "statement" is comparing displays OR players, even you admit that.
AGAIN the "context" was comparing the PQ difference from HDR vs DV, you only need ONE display and ONE player using several DV disc since the transfers are not all the same IMO.
That difference from doing the comparison IMO is often so small(especially with Panasonic players) isn't worth the cost IMO.
The advantage with the 420 you gain even better upscaling to 4K with everything non DV.
If I remember correctly you were one of the Sony 4K player owners that said you just leave "DV on", if so why don't you bother to switch?
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