Official OPPO BDP-93 Owner's Thread - Page 789

Originally Posted by Redbeemer 

Thanks for the information, Neuro, but not exactly what I was hoping to hear. I checked on both Google Play and Amazon Android last night and neither showed the Oppo app for my Galaxy Tab, so looks like I will just stand on the sidelines and wish for this to come to other Android devices.

Originally Posted by ben_r_ 

So, I probably missed it somewhere in here, but what are you guys using to convert .iso files to .mkv so we can play them on the 93?

Originally Posted by Neuromancer 

The apps only currently work for devices which can make and receive phone calls. This is a temporary limitation and OPPO will allow for tablet only devices to work with the APKs in the future.

Originally Posted by travelfotografer 

Hello forumers,

I own an external DAC (Audiolab M-DAC) that has a bitperfect test: playback a special audio file in 16bit/44.1kHz WAV format through the DAC and it can tell you if the digital audio data has been altered in anyway from the playback source.

I hooked up the OPPO-93 optical out to the DAC, and the OPPO-93 passes the bitperfect tests if I play the test file (in both FLAC and WAV formats) from DLNA or DVD-RW Data Disc.

However, if I burn the 16/44.1 WAV files to a CD-RW as an audio CD and play the CD in the OPPO-93, the bitperfect test will briefly show "passing test" and then after less than a second, show "failed test", suggesting that the digital data transmitted to the DAC by OPPO93 is not exactly the same (i.e. not bitperfect) as the audio file.

Any suggestions why the audio CD path will fail the test? Is it because I am using a CD-RW instead of a CD-R? Anyone else has an OPPO-93 hooked up to an M-DAC or other external DACs with bitperfect tests and tried such tests from the audio CD path?

Leon

Originally Posted by jeannie72 

I did some quick tests and didn't have any success. I created playlists in pls, m3u and asx formats, containing video and audio files (several formats) in each. Interestingly, the m3u playlist showed up as an mp3 file, and the asx showed up on the oppo as an asf file. The asx playlists gave an "unsupported file format!" error. The m3u playlist titles just blinked yellow (acknowledged I selected them) and did nothing. The pls playlist wasn't even visible to select.
I should mention that when browsing the server with oppo to access the playlist files, I chose the "all media" folder rather than the "video" or "audio" folders that are automatically generated (by either oppo or the server I'm using, I don't know which). I'm new to upnp/dlna so I don't even know if the aforementioned folders are standard for every server, or if different programs might provide different results? For the record I was using Oshare in these tests.
It sounds like audio-only playlists using streams via Foobar might be an improvement over oppo's playlist feature. Yes, oppo's playlist function is very limited, I've gotten used to playlists on my computer that mix video and audio files, and unless there is some sort of revelation I'll probably just stick to that for playback (maybe using Foobar) instead of oppo. But please let me know if you discover anything!
Re: netflix, just trying to find out if there's a way to process it through the oppo using upnp since there are apparently problems using oppo's built-in netflix. Otherwise I guess I have to pay for a dedicated netflix device.

Originally Posted by JVCX90RJEL 

I have the player and enjoy it but when I push You Tube I get a screen that says You Tube and it never does anything...

Originally Posted by Colin Stanley 

Does anyone have a setup using a -93 with a Denon 3313?
I'm having problems getting the audio to work reliably. 70% of the time on power up there is no sound from the BDP-93 over HDMI connection (either PCM or Bitstream). The power up sequence is TV, AVR, then BDP. Switching inputs on the AVR between CD and Bluray a couple of times will often fix the problem, and the audio will remain OK, until the inputs are switched to another source and back again to Bluray. When the audio will often fail again. Its probably a handshake issue. My connection is: BDP-93 (HDMI1) -> Denon 3313CI (HDMI3) -> SNAPAV HDMI Extender -> Sharp Aquos LC80LE844U. Other devices connected work OK (Netgear Neo, Cable box, Roku). Also the HDMI2 output of the -93 seems to work, which is my current solution, but I'd like to get HDMI1 to work as I'm told its better quality.
Any one else have this frustration. I called Oppo, but they had not heard of any issues with the 3313. They suggest connecting HDMI1 directly to the TV, but unfortunately my TV is remote and I need the extender, and switch capabilities of the AVR.

Originally Posted by darkphader 

The recent update to the Media Remote app now makes it available for my Nexus 7 tablet. Might want to check again.

Originally Posted by gsr 

Based on your description, it sounds like you may have a defective remote. When you say "the batteries in the remote are not the problem" can I assume that you tried a fresh set of batteries? I'd suggest contacting Oppo to see if there's anything obvious I'm not thinking of and get a replacement remote if needed (if it isn't covered by warranty, a replacement remote won't cost much).

Originally Posted by DSperber 

Well, I've decided it must be a "leaky capacitor" in the remote, discharging on its own over a period of non-use. The pushing of the buttons coaxes it to recharge so that after 30-seconds to a minute it's back up where the remote is functioning normally again.
The BDP-93 itself was only purchased 2 months ago and is under a 1-year warranty from Oppo. I've emailed them explaining the symptom and asking for a replacement under warranty.
In the meantime I've just swapped remotes with the identical one used for my original BDP-83 in the other room (and which gets essentially zero use now), so that I can have the "working remote" where I really need it regularly.
Interestingly, as if in sympathy, a number of (but not all) buttons on the remote for my Sony 34XBR960 HDTV remote seem to have died! Haven't used those buttons (or even the remote) for a long time (as I use a "universal remote" instead) so I didn't notice it until today when I happened to want to do something on the TV that required its MENU button... which had become nonfunctional, along with a number of others (e.g. OSD and DISPLAY). Also the "joystick" round ball had likewise become strangely non-functional, with the push-down (i.e. OK/select action function) still working along with the UP and RIGHT navigation motions still working. But the DOWN and LEFT navigations motions no longer worked.
The TV itself still responds to the problematic IR codes, which I confirmed by using a second Sony remote I have (for a Bravia in another room) that shares the same standard Sony IR codes for common buttons (e.g. MENU, and discrete arrow navigation keys instead of a joystick round ball, etc.). So it's clearly the old Sony remote which has died.
Fortunately, Sony still sells that remote and has it in stock on their web site. I've now ordered a replacement for this remote.
Amusing, how these things happen like this sometimes... in "swarms".

Originally Posted by DSperber 

Well, I've decided it must be a "leaky capacitor" in the remote, discharging on its own over a period of non-use. The pushing of the buttons coaxes it to recharge so that after 30-seconds to a minute it's back up where the remote is functioning normally again.
The BDP-93 itself was only purchased 2 months ago and is under a 1-year warranty from Oppo. I've emailed them explaining the symptom and asking for a replacement under warranty.
In the meantime I've just swapped remotes with the identical one used for my original BDP-83 in the other room (and which gets essentially zero use now), so that I can have the "working remote" where I really need it regularly.
Interestingly, as if in sympathy, a number of (but not all) buttons on the remote for my Sony 34XBR960 HDTV remote seem to have died! Haven't used those buttons (or even the remote) for a long time (as I use a "universal remote" instead) so I didn't notice it until today when I happened to want to do something on the TV that required its MENU button... which had become nonfunctional, along with a number of others (e.g. OSD and DISPLAY). Also the "joystick" round ball had likewise become strangely non-functional, with the push-down (i.e. OK/select action function) still working along with the UP and RIGHT navigation motions still working. But the DOWN and LEFT navigations motions no longer worked.
The TV itself still responds to the problematic IR codes, which I confirmed by using a second Sony remote I have (for a Bravia in another room) that shares the same standard Sony IR codes for common buttons (e.g. MENU, and discrete arrow navigation keys instead of a joystick round ball, etc.). So it's clearly the old Sony remote which has died.
Fortunately, Sony still sells that remote and has it in stock on their web site. I've now ordered a replacement for this remote.
Amusing, how these things happen like this sometimes... in "swarms".

Originally Posted by gsr 

Note to self - don't allow DSperber anywhere near my remotes.

Originally Posted by Neuromancer 

What format is the video? The player can output side-by-side and top-bottom 3D, but your display will need to convert this to frame packed 3D.
It is possible that the video format is out of resolution (higher than 1920x1080) or in a format which the player does not support.

Originally Posted by Tapidlittle 

How do I know the format???
It's a Blu-Ray rip of the Avengers 3D using makemkv which supports 3D.

Originally Posted by SteveCaron 

Quick question... I just purchased the external (USB Method) region free mod for my 93 and with using this method I'll be sacraficing my USB on the back that I currently use for the Wifi adapter and since I don't have but 2 Region B discs and there doesn't really seem to be a need to have the mod installed perminately so my plan is to remove it once I'm done viewing what I need to so I wanted to see if this will cause any kind of issue with the player?

Originally Posted by rdgrimes 

That shouldn't cause any issues.
AFAIK, that mod only gets power from the USB port, and actually connects via the serial port, correct?
If so, you can simply put a powered USB hub behind the player and connect everything to that. Or just get a USB power dongle and connect the mod to that for power.

Originally Posted by SteveCaron 

It is the mod you mention. A small hub would probably be the easiest aplication (I see a Belkin one for 5.98) just so I don't have to mess with any additonal power.

Originally Posted by SteveCaron 

Quick question... I just purchased the external (USB Method) region free mod for my 93 and with using this method I'll be sacraficing my USB on the back that I currently use for the Wifi adapter and since I don't have but 2 Region B discs and there doesn't really seem to be a need to have the mod installed perminately so my plan is to remove it once I'm done viewing what I need to so I wanted to see if this will cause any kind of issue with the player?