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post #2731 of 38773
3/13/09 at 4:38pm
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Overnight shipping using FedEx for Saturday delivery would have cost you additional funds over the standard Overnight rate. Overnight Delivery is designed for Businesses (Monday through Friday).
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post #2732 of 38773
3/13/09 at 4:40pm
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Originally Posted by James W. Johnson View Post

--snip-- If Larry, Curly and Moe all love the performance of the 83 on their displays does that mean that I am going to like it ? --snip--

That's the silliest thing I've ever hoid! Are you a victim of circumcision? Woopwoopwoopwoop
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post #2733 of 38773
3/13/09 at 4:41pm
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Overnight shipping using FedEx for Saturday delivery would have cost you additional funds over the standard Overnight rate. Overnight Delivery is designed for Businesses (Monday through Friday).

...and your point??
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post #2734 of 38773
3/13/09 at 4:44pm
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Originally Posted by rdgrimes View Post

Not to mention the potential nightmare if some unforeseen hardware issue required a modification of even the simplest kind. You don't start buying players from the factory en masse till you are 110% certain you are getting what you want.

Unless you're Samsung
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post #2735 of 38773
3/13/09 at 4:45pm
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Originally Posted by Perpendicular View Post

...and your point??

broke down and called oppo for the second time today. they are allegedly drafting the email now...don't know if it will go out in 45 mins or monday...cliff-hanger...
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post #2736 of 38773
3/13/09 at 4:46pm
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Originally Posted by winston9332 View Post

broke down and called oppo for the second time today. they are allegedly drafting the email now...don't know if it will go out in 45 mins or monday...cliff-hanger...

You're sick! I love you man.
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post #2737 of 38773
3/13/09 at 4:52pm
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Originally Posted by Hopstretch View Post

You're sick! I love you man.

No, he just answered my question.
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post #2738 of 38773
3/13/09 at 4:54pm
the audio button on the remote doesn't seem to switch between stereo and multi-channel on a SACD. Anyone else notice this?


So far, the player is still buggy, but the things it does right are fantastic. I haven't voted yet.
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post #2739 of 38773
3/13/09 at 5:01pm
I was so desperate today that I emailed OPPO with the following:

Dear OPPO,
I re-read the original EAP email you sent me on 2/24, and just noticed it included the request at the top of the message to confirm my continued interest... Since I did not see that at the time but did see the second sentence below that states no further action is necessary, can you tell me if I am on the EAP list, or not, for round 2. Also, since I see that the 70% threshold has been surpassed to expand the EAP, are you able to say when the round 2 participants will be selected?

Sadly, I got no reply.

Just curious. Did anyone else see the confirmation request message at the top of the EAP email from OPPO? And should I infer anything if I did not click on it?

You're receiving this email because of your relationship with OPPO Digital. Please confirm your continued interest in receiving email from us.

If you are still interested in receiving communications about the BDP-83 and participating in the Early Adoption Program, no further action is necessary.
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post #2740 of 38773
3/13/09 at 5:01pm
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Originally Posted by soloz2 View Post

the audio button on the remote doesn't seem to switch between stereo and multi-channel on a SACD. Anyone else notice this?


So far, the player is still buggy, but the things it does right are fantastic. I haven't voted yet.

What are you waiting for?
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post #2741 of 38773
3/13/09 at 5:04pm
sorry if I missed this, have there been any FW updates -since- the EAP? Doesn't look like it, but I'd be surprised if they didn't send out some bug fixes with the second wave, no?

(ie., from first post:

FIRMWARE RELEASES

Release date: February 24, 2009
Category: Preliminary Release)
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post #2742 of 38773
3/13/09 at 5:05pm
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Originally Posted by sharkshark View Post

sorry if I missed this, have there been any FW updates -since- the EAP? Doesn't look like it, but I'd be surprised if they didn't send out some bug fixes with the second wave, no?

I was told by oppo two days ago that the second eap units would have new firmware.
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post #2743 of 38773
3/13/09 at 5:06pm
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Originally Posted by Brian-HD View Post

What are you waiting for?

Does it really matter at this point?
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post #2744 of 38773
3/13/09 at 5:06pm
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Originally Posted by Neuromancer View Post

# SACD DSD bit stream over HDMI or straight to analog; SACD DSD to PCM conversion over HDMI.

This is said to be incorrect, it should be:
# SACD DSD bit stream over HDMI; SACD DSD to PCM conversion for transfer over HDMI or to analog.
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post #2745 of 38773
3/13/09 at 5:07pm
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Originally Posted by sharkshark View Post

sorry if I missed this, have there been any FW updates -since- the EAP? Doesn't look like it, but I'd be surprised if they didn't send out some bug fixes with the second wave, no?

EAP is not considered BETA testing per se. Only the BETA tester's are the ones that have access to newer 'test' firmware. I don't know if it is out of the question though, but it should be final soon enough, then we'll have access to current firmware.
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post #2746 of 38773
3/13/09 at 5:09pm
who's going to call and confirm email release? derek thinks i am creepy to begin with!
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post #2747 of 38773
3/13/09 at 5:14pm
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Originally Posted by soloz2 View Post

the audio button on the remote doesn't seem to switch between stereo and multi-channel on a SACD. Anyone else notice this?


So far, the player is still buggy, but the things it does right are fantastic. I haven't voted yet.

Can you elaborate on buggy?
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post #2748 of 38773
3/13/09 at 5:19pm
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Originally Posted by soloz2 View Post

the audio button on the remote doesn't seem to switch between stereo and multi-channel on a SACD. Anyone else notice this?
So far, the player is still buggy, but the things it does right are fantastic. I haven't voted yet.

Have you contacted OPPO?
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post #2749 of 38773
3/13/09 at 5:19pm
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Originally Posted by avsinkhole View Post

I was so desperate today that I emailed OPPO with the following:

Dear OPPO,
I re-read the original EAP email you sent me on 2/24, and just noticed it included the request at the top of the message to confirm my continued interest... Since I did not see that at the time but did see the second sentence below that states no further action is necessary, can you tell me if I am on the EAP list, or not, for round 2. Also, since I see that the 70% threshold has been surpassed to expand the EAP, are you able to say when the round 2 participants will be selected?

Sadly, I got no reply.

Just curious. Did anyone else see the confirmation request message at the top of the EAP email from OPPO? And should I infer anything if I did not click on it?

You're receiving this email because of your relationship with OPPO Digital. Please confirm your continued interest in receiving email from us.

If you are still interested in receiving communications about the BDP-83 and participating in the Early Adoption Program, no further action is necessary.

I had the exact same response to the email and, at the time, did absolutely nothing in the way of a reply because I thought I understood that no further action was required. What will be interesting now is to see if we are picked as part of the next 100 EAP participants. I would hope we are still in the pool but I guess only time will tell.
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post #2750 of 38773
3/13/09 at 5:21pm
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Originally Posted by Rob Tomlin View Post

Does it really matter at this point?

Yes. That's the point of the EAP. I am sure OPPO wants to know his point of view and as well other members of the forum. He states that the player is "buggy". I would like to know what's "buggy".
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post #2751 of 38773
3/13/09 at 5:22pm
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Originally Posted by James W. Johnson View Post

Who here in this thread has hit the send/receive button in their email the most times today?

Who here has had this Oppo thread on their computer monitor all day, and then just periodically refresh the page?



I know more than 10 of you guys have done this.

Guilty on all counts. I've even set *@oppodigital.com in my email's whitelist & added an email rule to tickle my pager when such one comes in.

As we all wait eagerly and try to stay on topic, if you haven't already, it's time to read:
1. the user's manual
2. the unofficial FAQ
3. Gonk's review
4. Gary Murrell's review
5. First post of this thread for updates.

Personally, I've completed them all but #1, and so far I'm quite impressed by the manual. I don't recall ever seeing a manual that explains what the 'notches' on the back of the remote are for.

MC
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post #2752 of 38773
3/13/09 at 5:43pm
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Originally Posted by David_MSP View Post

I had the exact same response to the email and, at the time, did absolutely nothing in the way of a reply because I thought I understood that no further action was required.

Sanshite Imasu! (I agree).

Usually this type of e-mail has only the "You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails", whereas the Oppo email had a preceding "Please confirm your continued interest in receiving email from us". I did not notice the initial "continued interest" query at the time and I would guess most others did not as well. My assumption, in hind-sight, is that if you did not indicate a desire to be removed from the email list (and EA program), you're still good (at least that's what I'm counting on).

- da Choge
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post #2753 of 38773
3/13/09 at 5:48pm
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Originally Posted by soloz2 View Post

the audio button on the remote doesn't seem to switch between stereo and multi-channel on a SACD. Anyone else notice this?

The only way to switch SACD audio streams is in the setup menu. Doing so will re-start the current track.
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post #2754 of 38773
3/13/09 at 5:56pm
Computer tip for those awaiting that Email from Oppo about EAP: I set my Outlook Email client to poll the POP3 mail server once a minute. No need to push a button manually and repeatedly! Let your PC nervously check for that special Email...
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post #2755 of 38773
3/13/09 at 6:00pm
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Originally Posted by da Choge View Post

Sanshite Imasu! (I agree).

Usually this type of e-mail has only the "You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails", whereas the Oppo email had a preceding "Please confirm your continued interest in receiving email from us". I did not notice the initial "continued interest" query at the time and I would guess most others did not as well. My assumption, in hind-sight, is that if you did not indicate a desire to be removed from the email list (and EA program), you're still good (at least that's what I'm counting on).

- da Choge

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Originally Posted by David_MSP View Post

I had the exact same response to the email and, at the time, did absolutely nothing in the way of a reply because I thought I understood that no further action was required. What will be interesting now is to see if we are picked as part of the next 100 EAP participants. I would hope we are still in the pool but I guess only time will tell.

OPPO used Constant Contact for those emails and I think that both the 'confirm' as well as the 'unsubscribe' links at the top of the email are routine parts of Constant Contact's emails and weren't part of OPPO's message as such. Therefore, since the body of the email from OPPO clearly had "If you are still interested in receiving communications about the BDP-83 and participating in the Early Adoption Program, no further action is necessary." those who did not explicitly 'opt-out' are almost certainly on the master list for EAP round 2.

MC
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post #2756 of 38773
3/13/09 at 6:06pm
Yeah, I'm sitting here anxiously awaiting an e-mail as well. I have so far refused to buy any BluRay player but an Oppo (as I have had 3 of their DVD players to date, and can't imagine not having an Oppo), but my wife's birthday is approaching, and I have quite a few BluRay discs awaiting her. My only hope is that I either get in or it releases before than. As otherwise, I'm going to be forced to buy something else, and that's just not a road I even want to think about exploring.
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post #2757 of 38773
3/13/09 at 6:11pm
Monday
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post #2758 of 38773
3/13/09 at 6:19pm
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Originally Posted by yellowcanary73 View Post

Monday


yep.


Oppo's customer service hours are Mon - Fri - 9:00 AM-5:30 PM PST
it is now 6:18pm PST
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post #2759 of 38773
3/13/09 at 6:21pm
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Originally Posted by rdgrimes View Post

I've noticed that since switching the player to HDMI-LPCM, I have been hearing a lot of the annoying menu button sounds. I expect this is a "benefit" too.

From the manual's Audio Setup wizard section (PG-23):
If you connect the player to a receiver supporting HDMI 1.3 and high bit rate audio formats, selecting the Advanced setting is recommended. Menu click sound and Secondary Audio Program are turned off by default to preserve the original quality of the main audio content.

So it appears that if your setup meets the qualification's noted, you can defeat the menu click sounds.

MC
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post #2760 of 38773
3/13/09 at 6:21pm
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Originally Posted by James W. Johnson View Post

yep.


Oppo's customer service hours are Mon - Fri - 9:00 AM-5:30 PM PST
it is now 6:18pm PST

At least I haven't been eliminated yet!
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