Official OPPO BDP-83 Owner's Thread [technical talk only] - Page 154

Originally Posted by barryecohen

Sorry, but I'm not gloating. I'm not an early adopter. This will be my first player that supports, the to me, "New" formats

What prompted me to spend the extra was my noticing that DVDs have been getting more expensive while BR discs are holding their price steady, lessening the price differential. In general I don't go to the movies, and pick up new releases of films I want to see at the reduced introductory prices. About a year ago those prices were in the $14-$18 dollar range for DVDs and $25-$30 for BRs. Lately is seems as though new DVDs are in the $18-$24 range while BR is unchanged.

Originally Posted by Neuromancer

Release date: March 24, 2009
Category: Latest Preliminary Release
Main Version: BDP83-16-0320
Loader Version: BE2100 85752100
Sub Version: MCU83-19-0122
Release Notes:

The major changes included in this version are:

1. Preliminary DVD-Audio Support.

This firmware version provides

preliminary support for DVD-Audio playback. The DVD-Audio feature is still at an very early stage, and this firmware is just a proof of concept. Disc compatibility issues and menu navigation difficulties are expected. We are accelerating the implementation and will provide improvements with future firmware updates. 2. Fix for the audio drop-out issue affecting the bitstream output of DTS-HD Master Audio.
3. Fix for the audio drop-out issue affecting some discs with Dolby TrueHD audio tracks, such as the "Celine Dion: Live in Las Vegas - A New Day" disc;
4. Slow motion playback.

This firmware version adds a "slow motion playback" feature. To access this feature, please first pause the playback, and then use the left and right arrow buttons to select a slow motion playback speed. DVD-Video discs and Blu-ray Discs without BD-Java navigation are supported for this feature.

5. Other general disc compatibility and performance improvements.

Firmware Upgrade via the Internet

Turn on your TV display and the OPPO player. Make sure that there is no disc in the player and the player is not playing any content from a USB device.
Press the SETUP button on the remote control to enter the setup menu. Select Device Setup, Firmware Upgrade, and then Via Network.
The player will start searching for the new firmware from an OPPO firmware server. Please follow the on-screen instructions to complete the firmware upgrade process.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TURN OFF THE PLAYER, UNPLUG THE POWER, OR PRESS ANY BUTTONS OTHER THAN NECESSARY TO RESPOND TO THE ON-SCREEN PROMPT DURING THE REMAINING UPGRADE PROCESS.
In order to complete the firmware upgrade process, the player will turn off automatically.
Turn on the player after the firmware upgrade process is completed. Press the SETUP button on the remote control to enter the setup menu. Select Device Setup, Reset Factory Default, and then choose OK to reset the player settings. Enter your customized settings as necessary after resetting.
Check the new firmware version by going to the setup menu, and then selecting Device Setup - Firmware Information. Congratulations! You have just completed the firmware upgrade.

Originally Posted by NeilPeart

I do have one question regarding the MKV playback via USB - can it access a portable hard drive (a WD Passport, for example)? As long as the drive is formatted via FAT32 this should work, or would I need to use BOTH USB ports to obtain the required voltage (like I have to do with some laptops)? It seems these portable hard drives require more power than the standard thumb drives (due to the mechanical nature of the drives themselves compared to flash memory, perhaps).

Originally Posted by NeilPeart

I do have one question regarding the MKV playback via USB - can it access a portable hard drive (a WD Passport, for example)? As long as the drive is formatted via FAT32 this should work, or would I need to use BOTH USB ports to obtain the required voltage (like I have to do with some laptops)? It seems these portable hard drives require more power than the standard thumb drives (due to the mechanical nature of the drives themselves compared to flash memory, perhaps).

See the manual (Media File Playback):

* The device must be formatted as FAT or FAT32.

NTFS and other file system are not supported.

* From the manual:

This unit supports "USB Mass Storage Class Bulk-Only Transport" devices only. Most USB thumbs drives, portable hard disk drives and card readers conform to this device class. Other USB devices such as MP3 players, digital cameras, and mobile phones may not be compatible.

* Hard drives should have external power.

Originally Posted by NeilPeart

As long as the drive is formatted via FAT32 this should work, or would I need to use BOTH USB ports to obtain the required voltage (like I have to do with some laptops)?

Originally Posted by nathan_h

Update: The lossless "MLP" track on the "homemade" Dark Side DVD-A plays back correctly at 96khz in glorious 4.1 (sic). Of course, I don't know if thing is mastered like a proper DVD-A, but I think it is, minus any sort of "key" requirement. The .1 bit is annoying, and there is a pause between each track. But I know the former is someone's idea of a good update to the source material, and the latter may be dodgy mastering rather than an problem with the Oppo.

Can anyone recommend a single DVD-A commercially availalable that does NOT have the "key" limitation? If I can find it locally, I'll pick it up and try it.

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But now I'm going radio-silent for a while to listen to some music and watch some video. If I'm not back by this time tomorrow, please send someone after me.

Originally Posted by rdgrimes

There's not much to be testing. DVD-A is working but needs refinement. There will be setup options added soon, and the encryption bug will be fixed soon as well. I'm not sure there's anything to be gained right now by posting lists of discs that do or do not play, seeing as how this thread is already choking with OT posts. I tried a half dozen different DVD-A and they all played perfectly.

MLP file support on disc or USB is not yet working either.

Originally Posted by SwampDawg78

Just looking for a confirmation as my player is in route. nathan_h states his unit plays the "MLP" track of DSOTM while rdgrimes states the "MLP" track is not yet supported.

Originally Posted by BobearQSI

The USB standard is 5V and 500 mA. According to the BDP-83 manual, both ports support this.

I have seen and used USB hard drives like the one you describe - there are 2 USB connectors and no power cord. However, one of the USB connectors is used for power only. And, it is always required, its not like you can sometimes use just one. If the drive requires 2 but works with only one and draws more than 500 mA, it is violating the USB standard and could possibly damage the USB port on what you're plugging it into.

Bottom line, if the hard drive supports the "USB Mass Storage Class Bulk-Only Transport" as Bill says is in the manual, then you should be able to use it by pluging both the USB ports into the 2 USB ports on the OPPO. I would not try doing it with just 1 if your drive requires an extra USB connection for additional power.

Originally Posted by Neuromancer
Release date: March 24, 2009
Category: Latest Preliminary Release
Main Version: BDP83-16-0320
Loader Version: BE2100 85752100
Sub Version: MCU83-19-0122
Release Notes:

The major changes included in this version are:

1. Preliminary DVD-Audio Support.
This firmware version provides preliminary support for DVD-Audio playback. The DVD-Audio feature is still at an very early stage, and this firmware is just a proof of concept. Disc compatibility issues and menu navigation difficulties are expected. We are accelerating the implementation and will provide improvements with future firmware updates.
2. Fix for the audio drop-out issue affecting the bitstream output of DTS-HD Master Audio.
3. Fix for the audio drop-out issue affecting some discs with Dolby TrueHD audio tracks, such as the "Celine Dion: Live in Las Vegas - A New Day" disc;
4. Slow motion playback.
This firmware version adds a "slow motion playback" feature. To access this feature, please first pause the playback, and then use the left and right arrow buttons to select a slow motion playback speed. DVD-Video discs and Blu-ray Discs without BD-Java navigation are supported for this feature.
5. Other general disc compatibility and performance improvements.

Originally Posted by petmic10


I like the slow motion feature. Good work Oppo.

...but it doesn't work with BD-Java enabled discs.

Is this a BD-Java problem?

Originally Posted by wmcclain

Yes. As usual.

I was told they would pursue slow motion forward for BD-J, but that reverse is impossible for those discs.

-Bill

Originally Posted by Neuromancer

There is a reason why I have a running Bug List on the first post. Your error has not been moved to the squashed section for a reason

Originally Posted by Jim Cate

For those BR's that you want to watch but don't want to buy, Netflix has a fairly good, and expanding, selection of Blu-rays. Although they charge $1 per month extra for their BR service, monthly fees can be less than $10. (In our area, delivery is very prompt, usually within 24 hours.)

Jim

Originally Posted by bootstew

I just checked Oppo's second EAP page and it appears that they are ready to start accepting votes for round two.

Originally Posted by bootstew

I just checked Oppo's second EAP page and it appears that they are ready to start accepting votes for round two.

Originally Posted by barryecohen

Thanks for the heads-up Jim, I'll look into it.
I enjoy building my library, but may reconsider.

Best, Barry

Originally Posted by SwampDawg78

Just looking for a confirmation as my player is in route. nathan_h states his unit plays the "MLP" track of DSOTM while rdgrimes states the "MLP" track is not yet supported.

Originally Posted by bootstew

I just checked Oppo's second EAP page and it appears that they are ready to start accepting votes for round two.

Originally Posted by rdgrimes

Since there still seems to be confusion:

Playing MLP format DVD-A discs is not the same thing as playing MLP files on a USB drive or data disc. The player can handle DVD-A discs with MLP format, but does not yet support playback of MLP files on a USB drive or data disc.