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post #20161 of 25204
4/8/12 at 12:43pm
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Originally Posted by Talk2Me View Post

Netflix alrady streams 1080p (or something close to it, but not exactly blu-ray caliber. So, why is it up to Netflix what Oppo offers?

All of these streaming hosts have a certification program for aquiring their app. You apply, and its up to them to respond. They all seem to gravitate to who sells the most boxes. It has nothing to do with any BD player company other then exclusives, money thrown around, and favortism IMHO.
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post #20162 of 25204
4/8/12 at 12:44pm
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Originally Posted by Talk2Me View Post

Netflix alrady streams 1080p (or something close to it, but not exactly blu-ray caliber. So, why is it up to Netflix what Oppo offers?

Netflix decides which devices get what level of service, and even what interface.

-Bill
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post #20163 of 25204
4/8/12 at 12:44pm
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Originally Posted by Talk2Me View Post


Netflix alrady streams 1080p (or something close to it, but not exactly blu-ray caliber. So, why is it up to Netflix what Oppo offers?

The code in the Netflix app on the OPPO is produced by Netflix. The version they've provided to OPPO is not the newest version.

It's not a technical limitation in the OPPO, as evidenced by the VUDU-provided app, which is simply a better app.
--Bob
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post #20164 of 25204
4/8/12 at 12:46pm
haha that was certainly quick responses!
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post #20165 of 25204
4/8/12 at 12:48pm
Almost as if we anticipated the question, and had already answered it many times before in this thread.
--Bob
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post #20166 of 25204
4/8/12 at 12:54pm
Ya don't say!?!?!?
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post #20167 of 25204
4/8/12 at 2:11pm
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Originally Posted by Kilgore View Post

If this is so important to you, why not buy some florescent markers and color the buttons yourself, and let the rest of us enjoy the sleek look of our Oppos? I'm sure if you looked in any Dollar Store, you could buy some stickers you could put on the buttons.

What you just said reminds me of the direction Nakamichi took back in the 90s. Once, a respected manufacturer of high end cassette players (the Dragon), they started equiping their players with cheap looking colored plastic buttons and the cutback in quality was reflected within.
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post #20168 of 25204
4/8/12 at 2:15pm
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Originally Posted by Bob Pariseau View Post

Almost as if we anticipated the question, and had already answered it many times before in this thread.
--Bob

I apologize for possibly a redundant question. Anyways thank you to all for your responses.
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post #20169 of 25204
4/8/12 at 2:27pm
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Originally Posted by Bob Pariseau View Post

Almost as if we anticipated the question, and had already answered it many times before in this thread.
--Bob

Sorry about that. This thread is so long, I get lost. But, thank all of you who help explain, much appreciated.
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post #20170 of 25204
4/8/12 at 3:14pm
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Originally Posted by Hubertoliver View Post

I apologize for possibly a redundant question. Anyways thank you to all for your responses.

I don't think anyone need apologize for "what does it do" questions. This thread IS quite long.

The FAQ and Wiki links found at the top of the first post of this thread are extremely useful resources for answers, but of course not everyone spots them.

I'd say we are much worse here at "why doesn't it do it differently" questions. Particularly after the Nth asking.
--Bob
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post #20171 of 25204
4/8/12 at 7:28pm
Hi, I have had the 83 and now the 93. Love them but they seem to show more noise than other players. The noise reduction feature makes it lose detail. I now have all setting at default setting / 0 level.
Any suggestions?
Thanks.
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post #20172 of 25204
4/8/12 at 8:17pm
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Originally Posted by sfaprilbob View Post

Hi, I have had the 83 and now the 93. Love them but they seem to show more noise than other players. The noise reduction feature makes it lose detail. I now have all setting at default setting / 0 level.
Any suggestions?
Thanks.

I originally thought I had the same problem and found out that by changing the dynamic contrast setting on my TV to low (a Samsung, BTW), it took care of it....not sure if that will work for you; however, it did for me....noise all gone! So, I guess what I'm saying is, have you fiddled with your TV settings?

HTH
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post #20173 of 25204
4/8/12 at 8:58pm
sfaprilbob,
Right. Some types of noise are due to HDMI cabling problems (the "sparklies"). Others are just indications that your TV settings are wrong, either for basic levels or for "features" like the one he mentioned above. And others are due to choosing a video output data format that your display or AVR doesn't handle well.

If you can describe the type of noise you are seeing we may be able to help. Also, be sure to check your basic video calibration settings (in the TV) with the help of a good calibration disc like Spears & Munsil, Blu-ray.
--Bob
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post #20174 of 25204
4/9/12 at 2:12am
Hi Guys,

I have recently bought the BDP-93 and am having problems connecting it to the network..

I have read some of the FAQ but cannot find a solution. I have the player wired into a router (airport extreme) behind the tv which is just extending the signal from my main router downstairs. The player is picking up the network, and has an active internet connection, allowing me to access youtube, firmware updates etc. Only problem is I can't see any shared drives on my network.

I have a small HDD connected directly to the airport extreme router (along with the BDP) and being shared over the network. I also have a WD media player sharing a 1TB drive as well. I can access both of these drives from my PC wirelessly, and play content on my other LCD TV. Why won't my player pick up any devices on 'My Network'? When I can clearly access them from other devices on the network.

Any guidance or advice would be great.

Thanks a lot
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post #20175 of 25204
4/9/12 at 4:09am
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Originally Posted by mosh-afl View Post

Hi Guys,

I have recently bought the BDP-83 and am having problems connecting it to the network..

I have read some of the FAQ but cannot find a solution. I have the player wired into a router (airport extreme) behind the tv which is just extending the signal from my main router downstairs. The player is picking up the network, and has an active internet connection, allowing me to access youtube, firmware updates etc. Only problem is I can't see any shared drives on my network.

I have a small HDD connected directly to the airport extreme router (along with the BDP) and being shared over the network. I also have a WD media player sharing a 1TB drive as well. I can access both of these drives from my PC wirelessly, and play content on my other LCD TV. Why won't my player pick up any devices on 'My Network'? When I can clearly access them from other devices on the network.

Any guidance or advice would be great.

Thanks a lot

Welcome to AVSForum. I have a strong sense of deja-vu just now.

What DLNA server are you running?

-Bill
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post #20176 of 25204
4/9/12 at 4:31am
thanks Bill,

I'm not currently running any server.. I was under the impression the BDP would be able to pick up any external shared devices just like the PC's do?

Do I have to start a server from my PC over the network in order to get the player to play the content on the shared drives? This is pretty inconvenient since ive already managed to get my Denon AVR, two separate sound systems, 2 HDD's, 1 iPad, 3 iPhones and 3 Mac laptops to talk to eachother and share video/music files with out the use of a server..

but maybe I am delaying the inevitable..?

thanks again
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post #20177 of 25204
4/9/12 at 4:37am
The Oppo is a DLNA device. It does not access network shares.

http://wiki.oppodigital.com/index.ph..._Streaming_FAQ
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post #20178 of 25204
4/9/12 at 4:40am
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Originally Posted by mosh-afl View Post

thanks Bill,

I'm not currently running any server.. I was under the impression the BDP would be able to pick up any external shared devices just like the PC's do?

Do I have to start a server from my PC over the network in order to get the player to play the content on the shared drives? This is pretty inconvenient since ive already managed to get my Denon AVR, two separate sound systems, 2 HDD's, 1 iPad, 3 iPhones and 3 Mac laptops to talk to eachother and share video/music files with out the use of a server..

but maybe I am delaying the inevitable..?

thanks again

Yes, you need to be running a DLNA server somewhere on your network. Start here in the FAQ: What is DLNA?

This is the standard Blu-ray players use. Support for networks shares is rare: I recall at least one LG model had it. I haven't kept up with any others.

We've requested support for network shares but have been told not to expect in the current player line.

-Bill
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post #20179 of 25204
4/9/12 at 6:26am
If I can access my HDD over the network with other devices, doesn't that mean my WD Media Player is turning the HDD into a NAS with a built in server?

thanks for all your helpful links!
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post #20180 of 25204
4/9/12 at 6:31am
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Originally Posted by mosh-afl View Post

If I can access my HDD over the network with other devices, doesn't that mean my WD Media Player is turning the HDD into a NAS with a built in server?

Maybe. I'm not familiar with that product. You'll need to get into its docs or support forum and find out whether it includes a DLNA server.

"Shared devices" usually implies network shares = network file systems like NFS or SMB. That's something different.

-Bill
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post #20181 of 25204
4/9/12 at 8:17am
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Originally Posted by Audiodork View Post

Hello,
For the gentlemen who is using a Projector that is pre HDMI, the BDP-93/95 were some of the last BDP's that allowed High Definition Output via Component Cables. Players released after December 31st of last year must output Standard Definition over Component Cables. This is all leading up to the Analog Sunset when BDP's released after December, 31 2013 will no longer have any Analog Video Outputs (Component, Composite, S-Video)

So in this respect the OPPO is indeed an excellent choice. However, any Blu-Ray Disc released in 2012 can have an ICT (Image Constraint Token) where all BDP's that can output HD over Component are restricted from doing so and output no higher than 576 lines of resolution.

The whole thing is absurd as it is targeting people who are actually purchasing physical media and will do nothing to slow down widespread piracy of Movies and TV Series copied on Computers. While the Component Output of the OPPO does not benefit from the Marvell Qdeo Video Processor, the Mediatek SOC has been very well implemented by OPPO and the Bench Tests of the Component Output are very good.
Cheers,
AD

I am using an analog (pre HDMI) Sony G90 projector connected to a 93 via HDMI. All my friends using various other analog projectors are also using HDMI connections. So don't see why the discontinuation of HD over component output should lead to analog sunset.

Ben
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post #20182 of 25204
4/9/12 at 8:38am
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Originally Posted by mosh-afl View Post

If I can access my HDD over the network with other devices, doesn't
that mean my WD Media Player is turning the HDD into a NAS with a built in server?

Which WD Media Player? Is the HDD internal to the WDMP? If so, the WDMP is
acting as a NAS server. If not, it's acting as a NAS client.

The BDP-93 isn't a NAS client or server but it will, in fact, act as a DLNA client.
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post #20183 of 25204
4/9/12 at 11:08am
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Originally Posted by Turboo2u View Post

If the buttons were offset with a different color marking, they could be found in low light like the Sony line of Blu-Rays. Why not go the extra mile to make the perfect player?? Not sure I said I was perfectly happy with the Sony, (please re-read other post), just frustrated with an obvious ergonomic flaw with a player that costs 5x of other players. As someone who's spent well over a million dollars since 1975 on some of the best gear available, I've probably earned the right to "call em' as I see them" Sorry I'm not as much of a fanboy as you!

I am only a fanboy of what works for me! I belong to 4 other threads (Oppo BDP-95, Sony BDP-S5000ES, Pioneer BDP-05FD and a Denon DVD-5910CI) for which I own transports and the focus seems to be performance 1st and everything else 2nd. I have never had a problem finding buttons on the Oppo in low light or darkness for that matter since the remote was backlit unlike my Sony which I believe it is not, but nowadays I use a universal remote.
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post #20184 of 25204
4/9/12 at 12:31pm
Is there any reason not to use this region free mod: http://www.ebay.com/itm/OPPO-BDP-93-...ht_2395wt_1002

Is it the same thing as the more expensive ones?
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post #20185 of 25204
4/9/12 at 12:57pm
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Originally Posted by caiman View Post

Is there any reason not to use this region free mod: http://www.ebay.com/itm/OPPO-BDP-93-...ht_2395wt_1002

Is it the same thing as the more expensive ones?

that should be fine. it will be easier and better becasue you dont need to open the player to put it in.

Jacob
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post #20186 of 25204
4/9/12 at 3:40pm
Guys...need suggestion. I bought two western digital 3tb external HD and came to know that it was of no use with Oppo. For few days i was able to use the HD by partition to 2tb but all sudden it stopped reading the files from HD..it sees the files but it doesnt play... i tried everything...like reformat, put it different folders......but no luck...
i want to know if i get an dual HD external enclosure and have this two 3 tb hd..will this work and has anyone tried this and what enclosure do u suggest....
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post #20187 of 25204
4/9/12 at 3:46pm
Question on regular network connection with WD My Book World...

Have the 93 hooked up with the wireless connection. No problems with Netflix or any other streaming service on it. When I go to "My Network", it finds the WD network drive, as well as any other laptops logged on.

When I click on the WD network drive, it only comes up with a "Videos" file. Strange thing is that I have many other folders... and NONE that are exactly "Videos". When I click on the "Videos" folder, it brings up a folder labeled "3.31.2010", which is a real folder on the drive, etc.

I'm just trying to play the AVCHD files from my camcorder. Is there a folder structure I need to follow? Is this a problem with the drive or the player?

Just curious why the other folders don't show up on the drive in the Oppo menu.

FWIW, I have dropped in a DVD-R with the AVCHD folder with BDMV and Certificate folders raw data from the camcorder, and they play just fine. (I spent hours if not days trying to remux etc all the raw AVCHD camcorder data to play on my old AVCHD capable Panny BD player. I hate screwing around with computer files, so it was a pleasant surprise that the raw data played just fine in the Oppo... I'd just like to be able to store and play it on the network drive!

Thanks!
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post #20188 of 25204
4/9/12 at 4:00pm
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Originally Posted by Talk2Me View Post

Is there a firmware update for NF 1080p in the future?

I asked Oppo Service about this about a month ago. This was their response:

It is unlikely that we will be able to add Netflix 1080p and 5.1 audio support through a future firmware release due to limited resources from Netflix and our decoder manufacturer at this time.

Oppo just doesn't have the volume to make Netflix and their decoder manufacturer take notice. I would think that the sort of positive reviews Oppo gets would influence Netflix. But I guess volume is king.

~Ken
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post #20189 of 25204
4/9/12 at 4:05pm
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Originally Posted by ADDUpstate View Post

Question on regular network connection with WD My Book World...

Have the 93 hooked up with the wireless connection. No problems with Netflix or any other streaming service on it. When I go to "My Network", it finds the WD network drive, as well as any other laptops logged on.

When I click on the WD network drive, it only comes up with a "Videos" file. Strange thing is that I have many other folders... and NONE that are exactly "Videos". When I click on the "Videos" folder, it brings up a folder labeled "3.31.2010", which is a real folder on the drive, etc.

I'm just trying to play the AVCHD files from my camcorder. Is there a folder structure I need to follow? Is this a problem with the drive or the player?

Just curious why the other folders don't show up on the drive in the Oppo menu.

FWIW, I have dropped in a DVD-R with the AVCHD folder with BDMV and Certificate folders raw data from the camcorder, and they play just fine. (I spent hours if not days trying to remux etc all the raw AVCHD camcorder data to play on my old AVCHD capable Panny BD player. I hate screwing around with computer files, so it was a pleasant surprise that the raw data played just fine in the Oppo... I'd just like to be able to store and play it on the network drive!

Thanks!

"My Network" connects to one or many DLNA servers somewhere on your network. You'll need to find an interface to the Mybook server (it's probably a web page on the device) and learn how to adjust it's settings. Or you could use another DLNA server on one of your PCs.

AVCHD works on local storage like an optical disc or directly attached hard drive. DLNA networking does not support it, although you should be able to access individual M2TS files within the AVCHD folder structure. I'm not sure all DLNA servers support that; you'll have to experiment.

-Bill
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post #20190 of 25204
4/9/12 at 5:11pm
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Originally Posted by wmcclain View Post

"My Network" connects to one or many DLNA servers somewhere on your network. You'll need to find an interface to the Mybook server (it's probably a web page on the device) and learn how to adjust it's settings. Or you could use another DLNA server on one of your PCs.

AVCHD works on local storage like an optical disc or directly attached hard drive. DLNA networking does not support it, although you should be able to access individual M2TS files within the AVCHD folder structure. I'm not sure all DLNA servers support that; you'll have to experiment.

-Bill

Thanks for the response... Now I just need to google what the hell it means! I don't think I ever setup the internet connectivity on the drive, so I gather that's where I'll need to start.
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