New Oppo Digital DV981HD

[jcPanny]

I though the AH banner add looked suspicious. Looks like the new Oppo Digital DV981HD is available for sale on their web site.
http://www.oppodigital.com/dv981hd/index.html

The new player is black and adds SACD and 1080P upconversion for $230. However, it doesn't have a component video output or 480i over HDMI like the entry level DV970.

 

[GlocksRock]

I just noticed this player, seems pretty nice. Too bad my tv doesn't do 1080p, otherwise I might be interested in it.

 

[majorloser]

I've been holding off buying the 971 till this unit came out. My projector is 720P so the 971 fit my needs. Maybe now it will come down in price.

 

[Bigfishe]

The New Oppo Is Out!!!

http://www.oppodigital.com/dv981hd/index.html

finally.... $229

Pre-order, estimated ship date is Dec 8th, 2006




"Oh honey,
what's that credit card number?"

Looks great

Universal DVD Player Features:

DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD (SACD) and DVD-Video universal playback
Compatible with Audio CD, HDCD, WMA, Kodak Picture CD, and other digital audio/video/picture media and formats
Official DivX® Certified product, certified to the Home Theater Profile
Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX® 6) with standard playback of DivX® media files
Plays XviD and .SRT, .SMI, .IDX and .SUB format


Video Up-Conversion Features:

High definition up-conversion with film-like picture quality to up-convert 720x480 interlaced video encoded on DVD discs to 480p/720p/1080i and 1080p
DCDi by Faroudja video processing technology with progressive scan, film mode detection, TrueLife™ enhancement and motion adaptive noise reduction.
Video is analyzed on a single pixel granularity to detect presence or absence of angled lines and edges, which are then processed to produce a smooth natural looking image without visible artifacts (jaggies)
High-quality pure digital video and audio through a single HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) cable
Multiple high definition video formats through HDMI output: NTSC: 480p/720p/1080i/1080p; PAL: 576p/720p/1080i/1080p
Compatible with HDTV, HD-Ready TV, HDTV monitors and projectors with an HDMI or DVI input
Direct PAL/NTSC disc and TV compatibility and system conversion
For more information about DVD video up-conversion, please read our white paper article Getting the Most out of DVD on an HDTV Display
Supports screen aspect ratio 4:3 (standard) and 16:9 (wide-screen)
User adjustable video controls: Sharpness, Contrast, Brightness, and Saturation
Composite video and S-Video outputs (standard-definition output only)


Optimized Audio Features:

High-resolution multi-channel digital audio output through HDMI supporting CD, DVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby Digital and DTS sound tracks.
Individual analog 5.1-channel surround and down-mixed stereo outputs
24-bit, 192kHz high resolution audio D/A converters
Optical and coaxial digital audio outputs with DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro-Logic II and Linear PCM support
3D Surround (Virtual Surround): Concert, Live, Dance, Techno, Classic, Soft
Built-in equalizer, channel trim and channel delay functions


Compatibility Features:

PAL/NTSC disc and TV compatible with automatic or manual system conversion
Compatible with CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW and DVD+R DL* (* Playability of self-recorded discs may vary depending on media and formatting software types)
Dual-laser optical pickup head with excellent error correction
Enhanced dual-layer disc support with fast layer change
Wide range universal power supply (~100V-240V, 50/60Hz AC)


Convenience Features:

Special disc tray - thin, flexible and strong. Can tolerate some bending without breaking.
Smooth and easy navigation of photo albums, music collections and video files on DVD and CD
Selectable subtitle and audio tracks
Discrete ON/OFF remote control IR code for programmable universal remote controls


Connectors:

HDMI - High Definition Multimedia Interface: 1
Analog Stereo Audio (Mixed 2-Channel Left/Right): 1 group (2 connectors)
Analog 5.1 Channel Audio: 1 group (6 connectors)
S/PDIF (IEC-958) Coaxial Digital Audio: 1
S/PDIF (IEC-958) Optical Digital Audio: 1
Composite Video: 1
S-Video: 1
No Component Video (YPbPr/YCbCr) on the DV-981HD model. This model is designed for use with a display device with HDMI or DVI digital video input.


Accessories Included:

High-quality certified HDMI cable with gold-plated HDMI connectors
Remote control with "glow in the dark" keypad (batteries included)
Stereo audio cable
Composite video cable
User manual and warranty information

 

[Bigfishe]

Clint

Do you already have a review lined up?

 

[B5I8]

Too bad it's only HDMI 1.1 and not 1.2. It would've been nice to be able to output SACD through HDMI. That's the only con I can see so far though.

 

[mnnc]

yea...old news since I knew it was in the making this past summer. All you have to do is contact companies and ask questions about new stuff. They use to be all secretive but not these days. If it is so...they'll tell you.

I'm not too thrilled that it's geared for 1080 folks. How about audio quality? improved or not? we'll see or should I say hear about it soon.

 

[The Dukester]

Too bad it's only HDMI 1.1 and not 1.2. It would've been nice to be able to output SACD through HDMI. That's the only con I can see so far though.

I called OPPO on Friday about this unit. I was told that it is indeed HDMI 1.2. The guy may have been mistaken, but that's what he told me. I ordered one on Friday night Also, if you look at the post above, it says in the specs "High res multi channel digital audio output through HDMI supporting CD, DVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks."

 

[dponeill]

The manual states that it is HDMI 1.1 and that SACD is converted to multi-channel PCM.

 

[gooders]

It's a good day to do a dance. I've been waiting for this day for some time now!! I can't wait. Maybe I will drive to california to pick it up. If I leave now I might get there by the weekend

 

[jcPanny]

B-stock

I've been holding off buying the 971 till this unit came out. My projector is 720P so the 971 fit my needs. Maybe now it will come down in price.

Loser,
I saw the 971 on b-stock a couple times for $160 on the oppo site. If that doesn't work, maybe you can take one off the hands of someone to wants to "upgrade" to the black case.

 

[The Dukester]

Yippe! I got an email w/tracking number. My unit has shipped! They told me they would not be shipping before the end of the week...hope I didn't get a prototype Now, if they would only get the HD72 I have ordered off of backorder

 

[gooders]

mine is currently somewhere between San Jose and Indiana.
Anyone got theirs yet? I hope it lives up to what we are expecting....

 

[GlocksRock]

Is there an Audioholics review planned for this unit?

 

[Waveform]

Receiver for OPPO

The manual states that it is HDMI 1.1 and that SACD is converted to multi-channel PCM.

Are all receivers with HDMI 1.1 expected to correctly apply bass management (and room equalization, if applicable) to the multi-channel PCM input via HDMI ?

 

[mnnc]

Is there an Audioholics review planned for this unit?

uuuhhhh? you have a wicked sense of humor.

 

[Methodical]

Is the Oppo a good DVD/CD player when compared to say the Denon 3910s etc. I've been hearing things about these units but had no info on the units? If so what makes them so special? If the unit is quality then I can save myself some cheddar and use the savings to get some more amps.

 

[Audioholics]

Is there an Audioholics review planned for this unit?

Yes, check out our OPDV971H review and remove the component video outputs and substitute HDMI for DVI-D. lol.

 

[Bigfishe]

you forgot

Yes, check out our OPDV971H review and remove the component video outputs and substitute HDMI for DVI-D. lol.

to say invert the pictures so it appears black