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post #3781 of 3926
10/30/11 at 9:49pm
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Originally Posted by rmplum View Post

Yeah, got it Thurs or Fri but haven't had a chance to get to it yet.

Rmp

Setup is very simple, install latest Orb Caster software on your Mac/PC first. Get it from http://www.orb.com/en/download.html

Then boot Orb BD in Oppo Blu-ray with 1 GB or more thumb drive selected over internal persistent memory, with BD-Live enabled with active Ethernet connection so Orb BD can update it as required.

Then launch Orb Min-controller, sign in, choose Orb BD as device. Now navigate to what you want to connect to. In both audio and video services there are hosts you need to log into (email, password) for that service's activation. (example Pandora, Netflix, Hulu/Hulu Plus)

If you want to see how good streaming is, check out ESPN3 games for starters.
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post #3782 of 3926
10/31/11 at 5:50am
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Originally Posted by JohnAV View Post

Setup is very simple, install latest Orb Caster software on your Mac/PC first. Get it from http://www.orb.com/en/download.html

If you want to see how good streaming is, check out ESPN3 games for starters.

How reliant/dependant is the Orb system on my PC's capabilities? The desktop PC in our house is a pretty old (2004 ish) Dell XP unit with an ancient graphics card - Everything else is quick (internet connection, etc) but the PC is a dog.

rmp
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post #3783 of 3926
10/31/11 at 5:52am
See the Orb site for the minimum processor speed and other requirements in the PC.
--Bob
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post #3784 of 3926
11/8/11 at 12:54pm
Rats. I just purchased a Roku HD box so I could watch Netflix etc in my main room but I have a BDP80 there already. I guess the Roku is going to be more stable and won't rely on having the server.

My main Netflix, Hulu+ viewing is done on a PS3. It's amazing that the PS3 (mine is first gen FAT) is constantly updated to provide the latest features.
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post #3785 of 3926
11/8/11 at 1:05pm
Thread Starter 
A PC by any other name is a PC. The Xbox 360 and the PS3 have much more processing, memory, and built in architecture to support many more feature upgrades then a stand alone player does, so it is not too surprising that they these consoles continue to receive upgrades.
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post #3786 of 3926
11/9/11 at 6:44pm
Thread Starter 
That is additional video processing which can't be used to store, access, or otherwise enable additional streaming applications.
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post #3787 of 3926
11/10/11 at 7:49pm
New Public Beta Firmware 1104 Now Available

http://www.oppodigital.com/blu-ray-b...0-Support.aspx

Check the download link for an early look at the release notes.
--Bob
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post #3788 of 3926
11/10/11 at 7:57pm
Thread Starter 
Release date: November 10, 2011.
Category: Public Beta Test Version
Main Version: BDP80-24-1104
Loader Version: BT0500
Sub Version: MCU80-06-0118

1. Resolved the disc loading issue reported on several recently released DVD movies. These DVD discs come with their Blu-ray package and sample titles include "True Grit", "Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon" and "Pirates of the Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides". The reason for this issue is related to the new anti-copy strategy implemented on these DVDs which keeps BDP-80 searching for non-existing contents. This problem has been solved.

2. Other general disc compatibility improvement based on recent and upcoming releases. Sample titles included "Rory Gallagher: Live in Montreaux (DVD)", "Avatar" (Blu-ray included in the Panasonic 3D Kit Bundle), "OTAKU (DVD)", "Alban Berg Quartet: Beethoven String Quartets, Vol. 1 (DVD-A)" and "Live! (DVD, 2007)".
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post #3789 of 3926
11/11/11 at 8:47am
Just to inform that the new FW has been successfully installed here
Oh, BTW, for those with the Super Disc hack, it's necessary to reinstall it after every new FW though
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post #3790 of 3926
11/11/11 at 9:54am
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Originally Posted by Avliner View Post

Just to inform that the new FW has been successfully installed here
Oh, BTW, for those with the Super Disc hack, it's necessary to reinstall it after every new FW though

Thanks for the info,much appreciated!
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post #3791 of 3926
11/11/11 at 12:37pm
Thread Starter 
Odd. Usually the Super Disk hack doesn't need to be re-installed across firmware releases, it only needs to be installed again when you do a Reset Factory Defaults.
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post #3792 of 3926
11/12/11 at 4:16am
Well, maybe there's gotta be something related to the reset factory defaults, as in my player it simply doesn't play R2 DVD's without reinstalling the Super Disc hack, though... go figure!!
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post #3793 of 3926
11/12/11 at 8:25am
Hi. Can someone link to or describe what the 'super disk hack' does for the bdp80. Thanks.
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post #3794 of 3926
11/12/11 at 8:28am
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Originally Posted by wayneniamat View Post

Hi. Can someone link to or describe what the 'super disk hack' does for the bdp80. Thanks.

Google is your friend.
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post #3795 of 3926
11/17/11 at 10:50am
Anyone with region free hardware modifications to the BDP-80 installed the latest beta upgrade? No problems with the modification?
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post #3796 of 3926
11/18/11 at 10:38am
No problems here.
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post #3797 of 3926
12/9/11 at 11:14am
Oppo BDP80 with MKV files. I use Vortexbox with Serviio for my DLNA software. I recently noticed that playback will be jerky at times and the DTS logo on the receiver will go in/out(lose sound and video is jerky)

So I decided to test the WDTV Live plus on the same network and it seems to be playing the same file fine.

So the question becomes is it the software(Serviio) or something with the oppo. Doesn't seem to be software as I tried Servio on my 6 core pc as well as Tversity and it does the jerky playback as well.

This is a BluRay file that I ripped with Makemkv for some testing purposes.
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post #3798 of 3926
12/21/11 at 4:40pm
Thread Starter 
Release date: December 21, 2011.
Category: Latest Official Release
Main Version: BDP80-24-1104
Loader Version: BT0500
Sub Version: MCU80-06-0118

1. Resolved the disc loading issue reported on several recently released DVD movies. These DVD discs come with their Blu-ray package and sample titles include "True Grit", "Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon" and "Pirates of the Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides". The reason for this issue is related to the new anti-copy strategy implemented on these DVDs which keeps BDP-80 searching for non-existing contents. This problem has been solved.

2. Other general disc compatibility improvement based on recent and upcoming releases. Sample titles included "Rory Gallagher: Live in Montreaux" (DVD), "Avatar" (Blu-ray included in the Panasonic 3D Kit Bundle), "Otaku no Video" (DVD), "Alban Berg Quartet: Beethoven String Quartets, Vol. 1" (DVD-A) and "Live!" (DVD, 2007)".
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post #3799 of 3926
12/22/11 at 8:05am
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Originally Posted by Neuromancer View Post

Release date: December 21, 2011.
Category: Latest Official Release
Main Version: BDP80-24-1104
Loader Version: BT0500
Sub Version: MCU80-06-0118

Same as Beta release last month?
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post #3800 of 3926
12/22/11 at 8:07am
^ Yes. Entirely the same.
--Bob
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post #3801 of 3926
1/1/12 at 5:31pm
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Originally Posted by cburbs View Post

Oppo BDP80 with MKV files. I use Vortexbox with Serviio for my DLNA software. I recently noticed that playback will be jerky at times and the DTS logo on the receiver will go in/out(lose sound and video is jerky)

So I decided to test the WDTV Live plus on the same network and it seems to be playing the same file fine.

So the question becomes is it the software(Serviio) or something with the oppo. Doesn't seem to be software as I tried Servio on my 6 core pc as well as Tversity and it does the jerky playback as well.

This is a BluRay file that I ripped with Makemkv for some testing purposes.

Anyone....
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post #3802 of 3926
1/1/12 at 6:08pm
^ I don't do DLNA myself so I can't offer any direct advice. But you may find what you need in this Oppo DLNA/UPnP specific thread:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1215071

I seem to recall there are known issues streaming DTS and DTS-HD MA over DLNA.

The info in that thread on the 83 also applies to the 80.
--Bob
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post #3803 of 3926
1/18/12 at 4:41pm
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Originally Posted by cburbs View Post


Anyone....

Id appreciate it if you didn't compare my Oppo with a $60 wdlive.

It's only the worlds greatest disc player that FYI you cant replace for twice the money.

I don't rely on my bdp80 to stream anything more than mp3 files and you shouldn't either.
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post #3804 of 3926
1/18/12 at 5:42pm
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Originally Posted by wayneniamat View Post

Id appreciate it if you didn't compare my Oppo with a $60 wdlive.

It's only the worlds greatest disc player that FYI you cant replace for twice the money.

I don't rely on my bdp80 to stream anything more than mp3 files and you shouldn't either.



Hi - i have a question now about the BD80 - i own one also and its been excellent for my video needs - and audio -

i just recently started to use the USB drive for music - but i noticed it dosnt play the folders - i have to manually go in each folder to play it - but it wont keep playing to next folder etc. -

i was looking to put music in folders on a Thumbdrive and just let the oppo play all of them etc. --

is there a way i can do this ? also - i was looking not to have my TV on to do this - i dont mind turning it on to start the process - but dont want to leave my TV on - its a Plasma TV - thats the reason -

any ideas how i can make it play folders one after another ? thanks -

its a great player - too bad Oppo wont make a low cost 3D player - and they will be making a 4K player also - i emailed them about that -

just not sure if it will work without a 4K TV - maybe if it converts it down to 1080P

thanks again for any ideas -
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post #3805 of 3926
1/18/12 at 6:01pm
^ You can use Pure Mode (Pure button, upper left on the remote) to blank out the video screen while playing such music.

Press Pure again to get the display back. The Wake Up button (lower right on the remote) can be used to get the front panel display back for a few seconds if you need to check the time counter.
--Bob
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post #3806 of 3926
1/18/12 at 6:45pm
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Originally Posted by expresso712 View Post


Hi - i have a question now about the BD80 - i own one also and its been excellent for my video needs - and audio -

i just recently started to use the USB drive for music - but i noticed it dosnt play the folders - i have to manually go in each folder to play it - but it wont keep playing to next folder etc. -

i was looking to put music in folders on a Thumbdrive and just let the oppo play all of them etc. --

is there a way i can do this ? also - i was looking not to have my TV on to do this - i dont mind turning it on to start the process - but dont want to leave my TV on - its a Plasma TV - thats the reason -

any ideas how i can make it play folders one after another ? thanks -

its a great player - too bad Oppo wont make a low cost 3D player - and they will be making a 4K player also - i emailed them about that -

just not sure if it will work without a 4K TV - maybe if it converts it down to 1080P

thanks again for any ideas -

I got it.

From HOME browser, MUSIC, tab to the left to access the mini menu ALL MUSIC, playlist, browser. Select ALL MUSIC. It will list and play all the files in subfolders.

I see you prefer your music 'low-res'?

Time to get a proper digital network receiver. I use a popcornhour or wdlive to play hi-res flac or wav files. Your missing alot of the fidelity with mp3s.

Enjoy.
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post #3807 of 3926
1/19/12 at 7:45am
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Originally Posted by Bob Pariseau View Post

^ You can use Pure Mode (Pure button, upper left on the remote) to blank out the video screen while playing such music.

Press Pure again to get the display back. The Wake Up button (lower right on the remote) can be used to get the front panel display back for a few seconds if you need to check the time counter.
--Bob

Thanks - i did forget about that - but it would still leave my Plasma TV on - just a blank Screen - not sure how good that is for hours -
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post #3808 of 3926
1/19/12 at 7:51am
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Originally Posted by wayneniamat View Post

I got it.

From HOME browser, MUSIC, tab to the left to access the mini menu ALL MUSIC, playlist, browser. Select ALL MUSIC. It will list and play all the files in subfolders.

I see you prefer your music 'low-res'?

Time to get a proper digital network receiver. I use a popcornhour or wdlive to play hi-res flac or wav files. Your missing alot of the fidelity with mp3s.

Enjoy.


Hi - thanks - i will give that a try next time - just curious if it would work -
i normally still use my CD changer to play music - this was an option i never tried - so figure i give it a shot - can just let it play for hours and hours this way with out worry about changing CD's etc. - i know its not the highest Quality - but actually its not as bad as it sounds on paper - i usually rip to highest setting - my marantz CD player dosnt play all the higher rez. formats on CD - the CD changer is about 15 years old - Sony mega 300 - but works just fine and i have it full of CD's - so i just left it as is - last is my Oppo for movies - plus SACD playback etc. - i am not even sure if i rip music high rez to the thumbdrive if Oppo will play them back that way - i can try that also

but my goal for now was to be able to play the thumbdrive with folders inside - and just hit start to make it play each folder - i want to keep my TV off -

thanks for that info - i will try it - i think i did try something like that and it didnt work - but maybe i missed something along the way - i will follow your steps this time -

thanks -
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post #3809 of 3926
1/19/12 at 11:01am
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Originally Posted by expresso712 View Post


Hi - thanks - i will give that a try next time - just curious if it would work -
i normally still use my CD changer to play music - this was an option i never tried - so figure i give it a shot - can just let it play for hours and hours this way with out worry about changing CD's etc. - i know its not the highest Quality - but actually its not as bad as it sounds on paper - i usually rip to highest setting - my marantz CD player dosnt play all the higher rez. formats on CD - the CD changer is about 15 years old - Sony mega 300 - but works just fine and i have it full of CD's - so i just left it as is - last is my Oppo for movies - plus SACD playback etc. - i am not even sure if i rip music high rez to the thumbdrive if Oppo will play them back that way - i can try that also

but my goal for now was to be able to play the thumbdrive with folders inside - and just hit start to make it play each folder - i want to keep my TV off -

thanks for that info - i will try it - i think i did try something like that and it didnt work - but maybe i missed something along the way - i will follow your steps this time -

thanks -

You're able to begin playback with the ENTER or PLAY buttons. PLAY will continue sequentially and ENTER may only play one song. Additionally, pay attention to the REPEAT, RANDOM setting.

You will need screen to initiate, after then it SHOULD be off.

Ever sit someone down to demo some awesome music and you realize they can't take their eyes off the damn screen, like somethings supposed to happen there too? I'm with you on tv-less music playback.

Hmmm. What about a small, table-top/end-table LCD on a wireless HDMI/RGB switch w/remote. I have a wireless HDMI switch already(harmony compatible). Old lcds they give away. Hmmm. Ive been thinkin bout an lcd picture frame to display and cycle through album covers anyway. Thanks.
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post #3810 of 3926
1/23/12 at 11:25am
i am thinking about trying to add a hard drive to the BD 80 -- and see if that works - i know you need to have an external power supply - and it has to be formatted to Fat 32 -- from reading the manual - it sounds as if this can be done -

has anyone tried to use a hard drive for music ? not a Thumb drive - but a 500 gig external hard drive usb with external power -

if so - can you tell me which drive you used etc.. if it worked -

i been searching for a 2.5 drive - but most i find have only usb powered - normally i would like that but in this case - i need the external power supply -
i cant seem to find one this way - unless i move up to the larger hard drives -
i wanted to keep a small one attached to the front of the BD 80 - then i can rip alot of music there -- high resolution etc.

any ideas ?

thanks -
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