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Manufacturer: OPPO Digital Part number: DV-981HD
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- User reviews
- Specifications
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- Bottom Line:
- Performing nearly as well as players costing four times the price, the Oppo DV-981HD is an unbeatable bargain for videophiles and enthusiasts.
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CNET editors' review
Oppo DV-981HD price range: $1,499.00
- Reviewed by: Matthew Moskovciak
- Edited by: David Katzmaier
- Reviewed on: 02/08/2007
- Released on: 12/06/2006
The good: Excellent image quality; upscaling to 1080p over HDMI; attractive, understated black design; multichannel SACD and DVD-Audio over HDMI; DivX/Xvid support; aspect-ratio control; can be made region-free with a simple hack.
The bad: Worth it only for use with 1080p TVs with an HDMI input; no component video output.
The bottom line: Performing nearly as well as players costing four times the price, the Oppo DV-981HD is an unbeatable bargain for videophiles and enthusiasts.
User reviews
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Almost HD!
by Bruce E. Anderson on September 1, 2007
Pros: Excellent image quality and multiple audio formats.
Cons: none so far
Summary: I tried a Sony BDP S301, and returned it after several weeks use. I was totally frustrated by sluggish performance, the format "war", and lack of available titles among other ...
Summary: I tried a Sony BDP S301, and returned it after several weeks use. I was totally frustrated by sluggish performance, the format "war", and lack of available titles among other things. Oppo playback image quality does not quite equal that of a really good blu-ray disc, but it is close enough. My standard discs now have a quality that has to be seen!
I am now happy to wait until the dust has settled on the HD player issues. -
Great way to wait out the format war and prices.
by MELV1N on August 19, 2007
Pros: Awesome picture and audio decoding capability...
Cons: very few...possibly a mutliple dvd tray in the future?
Summary: The Oppo really is a great player to have in my component system, because I am not replacing my regular DVD collection anytime soon. The picture and upscaling is wonderful....
Summary: The Oppo really is a great player to have in my component system, because I am not replacing my regular DVD collection anytime soon. The picture and upscaling is wonderful.
One point often overlooked with the Oppo is the audio decoding capabilty of this player. The super-DVD and DVD-audio add another dimension to the listening experience. For me this was one of the biggest reasons to buy this player. I could find other upscaling players, but it was difficult to find a player that would do as much audio decoding (especially at this price).
Bottom line- The Oppo is a great choice for those who have a decent HDMI ready HT receiver, HD TV, and a substantial standard DVD collection. If you don't want to run out and spend a small fortune on new generation players and DVDs, the Oppo is smart. You won't be disappointed.
Also, I think the player looks better in real life than it does on the Oppo web sight. -
Worth taking a look at
by dbuudo07 on August 14, 2007
Pros: 1080p, faroudja DCDi and an overall good picture
Cons: some digital noise, some image shifting
Summary: I have a Pioneer 4270HD tv and this dvd player has done wonders with the picture and sound in comparison with my old Toshiba upconverting player. For those who don'...
Summary: I have a Pioneer 4270HD tv and this dvd player has done wonders with the picture and sound in comparison with my old Toshiba upconverting player. For those who don't know, this dvd player has a faroudja chip which pretty much cleans the picture by taking out the jagged lines(jaggies) seen with most player. Few things to know: 1. if your tv has anything less than a 10 bit proccessor you will have macroblocking. The higher the better. 2. I've found a bit of noise on flat backgrounds. 3. If your tv is not 1080p use 720p not 1080i. 4. Another thing I've noticed is in stable backgrounds the image moves or shifts really quickly. If anyone else noticed this please email me.
None the less, it gives you a great picture. If you have video of a waving flag, watch how smooth it is. The colours are well represented and the images has great detail. Even though I have a crappy Bose 3-2-1 system, the sound was improved with the Oppo. Overall my final recomendation is this, if your equipment is not up to date(namely your tv), this may not be the dvd player for you. Other wise, it's everything and more than you'd get with anything remotely close to this price range.
Next I'm going to upgrade my tv and sound system. For any further info on home theatre related topics email me dbuudo07@hotmail.com and I'll reply as soon as possible. -
Great picture, nice design, fantastic value!
by munier2005 on June 21, 2007
Pros: 1080p upconversion, plays almost anything, region free, fantastic price
Cons: cd drawer is a little delicate
Summary: This player is totally fantastic. For an incredible price you get a player that plays just about any format, has HDMI and Optical Audio out, 1080p upconversion, great style and ...
Summary: This player is totally fantastic. For an incredible price you get a player that plays just about any format, has HDMI and Optical Audio out, 1080p upconversion, great style and great customerservice. I played a few of my DVD and i was totally stunned!! I threw in my DVD Audio John Coltrane and wow it blew me away! Next I put in the Dark Side Of The Moon on SACD oh boy what a treat!
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Fantastic DVD Player
by ehaze on June 15, 2007
Pros: Plays most any DVD, good upscale via HDMI
Cons: blue is too dark to read from more than 5 ft away, better remote
Summary: HAD A Sony DVP-NS75H UPSCALING DVD PLAYER BEFORE THIS ONE. THIS ONE COST ALMOST TWICE AS MUCH, BUT WORTH IT FOR PICTURE QUAILITY FOR ANY REGULAR DVD COLLECTION. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Summary: HAD A Sony DVP-NS75H UPSCALING DVD PLAYER BEFORE THIS ONE. THIS ONE COST ALMOST TWICE AS MUCH, BUT WORTH IT FOR PICTURE QUAILITY FOR ANY REGULAR DVD COLLECTION. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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strong to quite strong
by smarra on June 14, 2007
Pros: overall great substitute to the HD DVD war on all levels
Cons: no auto upconvert
Summary: Sound quality is strong and rich, easy remote and great picture once you get upconverting to cooperate. Maybe I am doing something wrong (and if i am please say so), ...
Summary: Sound quality is strong and rich, easy remote and great picture once you get upconverting to cooperate. Maybe I am doing something wrong (and if i am please say so), but there is no picture on my Pioneer 5070HD unless i stop the disc and toggle the HDMI button on the remote to whatever works....
for example i had the Oppo set to 1080i and it worked for one dvd movie "blow" then i replace it with a U2 concert DVD and i got audio only till i stopped the disc and hit the HDMI button to select 480 or 720...no picture and manual resolution searching....????
the pioneer 5070hd i have is the top 2006 model but its native resolution is 1365 x 768 but according to cnet it can accept a 1080p signal...can it display one? Be sure to check how far you can upconvert based on how much your tv can accept -
Great Price, Spectacular Player
by ace5720 on June 8, 2007
Pros: Price, Great upconverting, terrific packaging, stylish, thin, wonderful picture.
Cons: None. I love this player.
Summary: For those with a large DVD collection, this is as good as it gets. Viva la Oppo!
Summary: For those with a large DVD collection, this is as good as it gets. Viva la Oppo!
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Absolutely Faabulous
by biggarthomas on May 21, 2007
Pros: PQ, Sound, Ease of use
Cons: Build Quality
Summary: Wow! what an amazing purchase. The difference between this player and my old DVD - holy cow! I had to find bad things to ay about this player. Really, often ...
Summary: Wow! what an amazing purchase. The difference between this player and my old DVD - holy cow! I had to find bad things to ay about this player. Really, often you would think that you arte watching HD images. I realy do not notice th build quality because the player is tucked away and I use the remote to slide the tray in nd out and to otherwise control the player. I would recommend this player to anyone and thats for sure!
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Tough to beat!
by Ed Mueller on May 7, 2007
Pros: Fantastic Upconversion, Great option set
Cons: 1080p makes some standard DVD's look worse, Chose to set the unit at 720p.
Summary: Lives up to advertised promises, and to the Oppo hype. Outperforms any upscaling DVD player I have used to date (which includes Pioneer, Denon, Toshiba, RCA and Sony). For the ...
Summary: Lives up to advertised promises, and to the Oppo hype. Outperforms any upscaling DVD player I have used to date (which includes Pioneer, Denon, Toshiba, RCA and Sony). For the price, this is a great option. Until the next generation DVD player battle has passed take this advice:
Save a wallet, buy an Oppo. -
I have the 971
by paulc35 on May 6, 2007
Pros: Great video and features
Cons: buttons on player don't respond well
Summary: I have the predecessor to the 981. The 971, which for the money is damn hard to beat. If you have a high definition TV or not this is the ...
Summary: I have the predecessor to the 981. The 971, which for the money is damn hard to beat. If you have a high definition TV or not this is the player..The audio side isn't great for high end audio, but for basic home theater setups its great..I also have the Denon 955S $799, which is great as well but much more costly
Specifications
- Manufacturer: OPPO Digital
- Part number: DV-981HD
- Description: The OPPO DV-981HD is the upconverting DVD player for the ultimate home theater experience. Built upon the highly regarded OPPO OPDV971H, the DV-981HD is ideal for high definition TV's and home theater projectors. The DV-981HD excels at making standard definition DVDs look great at high definition resolutions through the use of advanced upconverting technology that outperforms most TV's built-in upconversion capabilities. The DV-981HD makes it possible for you to enjoy your existing collection of DVDs as well as new DVD titles that will continue to be released for years to come.
General
- Component type DVD player
- Form factor Tabletop
- Dimensions (WxDxH) 16.5 in x 10.6 in x 1.6 in
- Weight 5.3 lbs
Video
- Media Type DVD+R DL,
Kodak Picture CD,
DVD+R,
SACD,
CD-R,
DVD,
CD,
DVD-Audio,
DVD+RW,
DVD-R,
DVD-RW,
CD-RW - Media Format PAL,
NTSC - Audio D/A Converter 24bit / 192kHz
- Built-in Audio Decoders Dolby Digital,
DTS decoder - Media Load Type Tray
- Search Speed 4x,
8x,
2x,
16x,
32x - Slow Motion Speed 1/16,
1/8,
1/4,
1/2 - Picture Modes Widescreen,
Letterbox,
Pan and scan - DVD Playback Modes Program play,
Random play - DVD Repeat Modes All,
Title,
Chapter - CD Playback Modes Repeat all,
One track repeat - Upscaling Yes
- Supported Digital Video Standards XviD,
DivX - Supported Digital Audio Standards WMA
Video Features
- Picture zoom Yes
- Picture zoom power 2x,
4x,
1/4x,
1/2x,
1/3x,
3x,
2.5x,
3.5x,
1.5x,
1.2x,
1.3x - HDCD decoding Yes
- Parental lock Yes
- TV screen saver Yes
- Additional features Dual laser optical pickup system ,
Progressive scanning ,
DCDi (Directional Correlation DeInterlacing) ,
On-screen display ,
Parental lock Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Surround Sound
- Response Bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
- Digital Audio Format Dolby Digital output,
DTS digital output - Signal-To-Noise Ratio 100 dB
- Total Harmonic Distortion 0.01 %
Connections
- Connector type 1 x 5.1 channel audio line-out ( RCA phono x 6 ) - Rear,
1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear,
1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear,
1 x Digital audio output (coaxial) ( RCA phono ) - Rear,
1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear,
1 x Composite video output ( RCA phono ) - Rear,
1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear
Remote Control
- Type Remote control - Infrared
- Features Back-lit buttons
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x HDMI cable,
1,
1 x Audio cable Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power Consumption Operational 20 Watt
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Manufacturer info
- Manufacturer profile
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- Manufacturer:OPPO Digital
- Address:
2629 Terminal Blvd., Mountain View, CA 94043 - Phone: 1-650-961-1118
- Email: service@oppodigital.com
- Fax: 1-650-961-1119
