Long Awaited Oppo Firmware Is Out Now!
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Long Awaited Oppo Firmware Is Out Now!
http://www.oppodigital.com/opdv971h_support.html
This is the firmware that fixes all of shimmer and audio sync issues, as well as incorporates some user suggestions. It works great!
The Oppo is now unstoppable.
This is the firmware that fixes all of shimmer and audio sync issues, as well as incorporates some user suggestions. It works great!
The Oppo is now unstoppable.
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Is the audio delay fixed on PAL->NTSC? I heard it wasn't. I've been holding off.
Another question: are dual-layer blanks playable on this machine? i have a bunch and don't want to trade in my malata if it doesn't play them.
Another question: are dual-layer blanks playable on this machine? i have a bunch and don't want to trade in my malata if it doesn't play them.
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Originally Posted by DJ_Longfellow
I would've got this DVD player, but the lack of progressive scan through component really sucks.
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Not really. It's a HDTV DVD player, and designed as such. That would be like me saying it sucks that I can't use 17" Perellis on my Elantra.
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Originally Posted by DJ_Longfellow
I have an HDTV....but it's older. A 55" Mits (it does have 1080i)...just component
so...any answer to my questions??
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I'm definitely getting one of these when I get my projector...
It seems like it plays just about anything. The only thing I see missing is SACD. Any chance a firmware update can add that?
I've only got one SACD so far, and 2 DVD-As, but it seems like SACD has more stuff that I want.
My current Pioneer DVD player handles both, but will stay with my "smaller" system.
It seems like it plays just about anything. The only thing I see missing is SACD. Any chance a firmware update can add that?
I've only got one SACD so far, and 2 DVD-As, but it seems like SACD has more stuff that I want.
My current Pioneer DVD player handles both, but will stay with my "smaller" system.
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Originally Posted by digitalfreaknyc
Is the audio delay fixed on PAL->NTSC? I heard it wasn't. I've been holding off.
Another question: are dual-layer blanks playable on this machine? i have a bunch and don't want to trade in my malata if it doesn't play them.
Another question: are dual-layer blanks playable on this machine? i have a bunch and don't want to trade in my malata if it doesn't play them.
Still an audio sync issue, but for now they have added built in selectable ms delays. From what I've been reading, the sync issue varies depending on your display and receiver. While I know they're working on it, it may be awhile coming.
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Originally Posted by Spiky
There is absolutely NO way firmware can add SACD. It is a real technology that requires specialized hardware, not just another compression scheme.
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Originally Posted by DVD Josh
Everyone at AVS says the older one is better
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Originally Posted by renaldow
I don't know for sure about the dual-layer blanks, but I believe so. Oppo's website should list them, or else just email their support. They answer really quickly.
Keeping my Malata. This thing is built like a brick shithouse. It's played everything I've thrown at it!
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Originally Posted by digitalfreaknyc
Someone on AVS just tried a DL blank. Ahh well. Doesn't work.
Keeping my Malata. This thing is built like a brick shithouse. It's played everything I've thrown at it!
Keeping my Malata. This thing is built like a brick shithouse. It's played everything I've thrown at it!
Just thought I'd let you know in case it turns out to be a non-issue. I still suggest sending Oppo support an email and ask them.
If you're really happy with the Malata, I guess it really wouldn't matter anyways. It's probably better to keep what works for now, and see what comes out 6 months to a year from now. Might be something cheaper, better faster, cooler, out then.
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Originally Posted by digitalfreaknyc
Someone on AVS just tried a DL blank. Ahh well. Doesn't work.
Keeping my Malata. This thing is built like a brick shithouse. It's played everything I've thrown at it!
Keeping my Malata. This thing is built like a brick shithouse. It's played everything I've thrown at it!
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I think i'm just sticking with my Malata for the moment. I'm probably going to pick up the newest Sony DL recorder which upconverts to HD and I'll use the Malata for region-free-ness.
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Originally Posted by digitalfreaknyc
I think i'm just sticking with my Malata for the moment. I'm probably going to pick up the newest Sony DL recorder which upconverts to HD and I'll use the Malata for region-free-ness.
My Malata's are component only, and I am hoping that with both DVI and upconversion, it improves the picture, not that I am dissatisfied wit it now. I am just looking to get a little more out of my system.
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Originally Posted by digitalfreaknyc
Someone on AVS just tried a DL blank. Ahh well. Doesn't work.
Keeping my Malata. This thing is built like a brick shithouse. It's played everything I've thrown at it!
Keeping my Malata. This thing is built like a brick shithouse. It's played everything I've thrown at it!
It will play just about everything and has a great picture.
Also, it sounds like this oppo suffers the same macroblocking issue that all of the faroudja chip players have had. Im definately not going back to that! It was terrible on my sammy dlp!!
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Originally Posted by indycohiba
I've been very pleased with Malata. I own 2 currently had another that bit the dust awile back. I just ordered an Oppo and it will be here next week. I want to see how it compares to the Malata. If it does not signifcantly improve the picture, I will send it back. They have a 30 day money back guarantee.
My Malata's are component only, and I am hoping that with both DVI and upconversion, it improves the picture, not that I am dissatisfied wit it now. I am just looking to get a little more out of my system.
My Malata's are component only, and I am hoping that with both DVI and upconversion, it improves the picture, not that I am dissatisfied wit it now. I am just looking to get a little more out of my system.