If you bought the Ultra HD home video release of the Bumblebee movie, this information may be of your concern. An article on comicbook.com reports that there has been some audio sync issues observed in some playback.
Paramount Home Media Distribution is now offering a replacement program for Bumblebee 4K Ultra HD discs suffering from audio sync issues after consumers reported lagging audio not aligned with picture. If you own a copy with audio issues, you can ship it to Paramount’s address and you will receive a replacement disc free of charge.
You can read Paramount’s complete statement on this issue (technical details and the address where to ship the defective discs) after the jump. Let us know your impressions on the 2005 Boards!
In response to Bumblebee UHD’s picture and audio sync issues being observed on some playback platforms, we have determined we can tighten their alignment to remedy the audio sync lag issue. Audio sync lag was observed primarily with the English ATMOS track, but we are addressing all the audio tracks on the disc regardless. The majority of consumers may never notice the sync issue, but unfortunately, the audio sync lag is exacerbated by viewing the film via the “ARC” (Audio Return Channel) port on TVs that output to a sound-bar or receiver. Compliance amongst TV manufacturer ARC implementation is not standardized, thus different set-ups will exhibit different and varying playback behavior, even if played back on the same set-up multiple times. A replacement disc is already ready that will align the picture and audio sync better, but do note, it still may not remedy all the ARC playback set-ups in the market – we suggest consulting your manufacturer’s documentation on how to align picture and audio sync if still experiencing lag.
Customers experiencing the sync issue are now encouraged to include their shipping information and mail their defective UHD discs to the below address to receive the replacement disc free of charge.
Paramount Pictures
5555 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA
90038
Attn: Customer Service Re: Bumblebee
WishfulThinking
Thankfully, I didn't notice anything off on my copy.
pie125
Paramount Replacing Bumblebee UHD Discs with Audio Sync Issues
Paramount Replacing Bumblebee UHD Discs with Audio Sync Issues
By CAMERON BONOMOLO – June 3, 2019 04:34 pm EDT
Paramount Home Media Distribution is now offering a replacement program for Bumblebee 4K Ultra HD discs suffering from audio sync issues after consumers reported lagging audio not aligned with picture.
In response to complaints, Paramount is issuing the following email:
In response to Bumblebee UHD’s picture and audio sync issues being observed on some playback platforms, we have determined we can tighten their alignment to remedy the audio sync lag issue. Audio sync lag was observed primarily with the English ATMOS track, but we are addressing all the audio tracks on the disc regardless. The majority of consumers may never notice the sync issue, but unfortunately, the audio sync lag is exacerbated by viewing the film via the “ARC” (Audio Return Channel) port on TVs that output to a sound-bar or receiver. Compliance amongst TV manufacturer ARC implementation is not standardized, thus different set-ups will exhibit different and varying playback behavior, even if played back on the same set-up multiple times. A replacement disc is already ready that will align the picture and audio sync better, but do note, it still may not remedy all the ARC playback set-ups in the market – we suggest consulting your manufacturer’s documentation on how to align picture and audio sync if still experiencing lag.
now developing a Bumblebee sequel co-starring Optimus Prime.