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Setup #07 · UHD BLU-RAY

Panasonic DP-UB820 / UB824 with Arcana and Arcana 2

UHD Blu-ray uses high-bandwidth 18Gbps signals but not 4K120. Both models are suitable.

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UB820
Arcana or Arcana 24K60 · Dolby Vision · TrueHD AtmosBest for UHD Blu-ray
Panasonic DP-UB820 / UB824 aangesloten op HDfury Arcana, televisie en Dolby Atmos audiosysteem
Panasonic DP-UB820 / UB824 through HDfury Arcana for video and audio.
About this player

Why use Panasonic DP-UB820 / UB824 with HDfury Arcana?

For UHD Blu-ray, bitstream output is important to preserve Dolby TrueHD/Atmos and DTS-HD/DTS:X. Secondary audio mixing should normally be disabled for lossless audio.

Arcana extracts audio from the HDMI signal before a TV or projector can restrict it. A compatible soundbar or receiver can therefore receive the best available soundtrack while the video signal continues to the display.

  • After installation, verify that the TV reports the correct resolution and HDR mode.
  • Check the Sonos app or receiver display to confirm that Dolby Atmos or the intended surround format is received.
  • Only force EDID or scaling when the automatic configuration is not stable.
Two different connection methods

Arcana and Arcana 2 are not the same

Arcana verwerkt this player uitstekend up to 4K60. Arcana 2 is handiger when you the second HDMI output of HDMI audio to an AVR want to use.

Also suitable

Setup with Arcana

Up to 18 Gbps · maximum 4K60
Panasonic DP-UB820 / UB824HDMI source
→
ArcanaSeparate audio and video
→
TV / projectorVideo
+
Soundbar / AVRAudio

Cable order: Panasonic DP-UB820 / UB824 → Arcana HDMI IN → HDMI OUT to TV/projector + eARC to soundbar

Use this route when 4K60 is sufficient and you need one video output.

Also suitable

Setup with Arcana 2

Up to 40 Gbps · 4K120 · VRR · FRL5
Panasonic DP-UB820 / UB824HDMI source
→
Arcana 2Separate audio and video
→
TV / projectorVideo
+
Soundbar / AVRAudio

Cable order: Panasonic DP-UB820 / UB824 → Arcana 2 HDMI IN → TX0 to TV/projector + eARC to soundbar

Use TX1/HDMI audio when a second display or HDMI receiver is required.

Key difference for Panasonic DP-UB820 / UB824

Arcana verwerkt this player uitstekend up to 4K60. Arcana 2 is handiger when you the second HDMI output of HDMI audio to an AVR want to use.

Recommended configuration

Configure the player correctly first

Only use EDID, scaling or lip-sync corrections afterwards when the standard route demonstrably does not work.

V

Video settings

4K60p Output4:2:0 for long or sensitive cable chains
HDR10+On if supported by the display
Dolby VisionOn with a compatible display
A

Audio settings

Digital Audio OutputBitstream
BD-Video Secondary AudioOff
Dolby Audio / DTSBitstream
H

Arcana choice

Recommended modelArcana or Arcana 2
ArcanaMaximum 18 Gbps / 4K60
Arcana 2Up to 40 Gbps / 4K120 / VRR
EDIDStart with Automix / default profile
ScalingOff unless displays use different resolutions
Quick choice

Which one should you choose?

Choose Arcana

When this player uses up to 4K60, you have one display and audio must be sent to an ARC/eARC soundbar.

Choose Arcana 2

When you need 4K120, VRR, HDMI 2.1, a second video output or a separate HDMI audio output.

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