Official OPPO BDP-93 Owner's Thread - Page 797

I did get PS3 media server 1.30.1 to work with osx 10.5.8. The default setting is to transcode video to mpeg/aac which chokes it. When you tell it not to transcode mkv it works fine. I haven't tried flac 96/24 files yet.

Bob - Ok, I stand corrected, thanks :-) The context of the problem was of media disappearing off of an external drive, so I did not think of the fact that an external drive can be used for additional persistent storage, as you also mentioned, I was addressing the NTFS drive storage :-) I've never had occasion to do that (use external persistent storage) with my 93 and it had been quite a while since I had read the manual, or even had to consult it since I got my system set as I prefer.

That was me. I had periodic NTFS problems on devices written to by Linux until I updated my aged system. Whether it was the system software itself or specifically the ntfs-3g driver I do not know.

I am also very careful when dismounting the device from Linux now. I noticed disc activity on a system monitoring program for quite some time after the desktop reported the device dismounted and safe to remove. I wait a minute now, or until the monitor shows no disc I/O.

-Bill

So I am sending my 93 into service for the intermittent frame jumping issue.
Unfortunate.

^ Did you try cleaning the disk?

I was told by a very good source that it was down to the Oppo no longer liking the current HDMI cable, I am seeing if that works.
The source experienced the same issue- and said the switching of cables fixed it.

Well it didn't work so I sent it in.
It was weird and made me paranoid, makes me think the Marvell VP got wonky...

I had a different issue then you. I sent it in. its been working great ever since. a good thing to send it off to get fixed. over a year ago.

Jacob

Yeah I tried that........it is either just the soundtrack or an issue with the old firmware, either way, will just roll on....thanks for the help.

Hi,

Can someone please tell me if the Oppo-93 can indeed "zoom" up the letterbox bars on current "3D" Blu-Ray movies. It seems alot of manufacturers are locking out "zoom" function when a 3D disc is recognized.

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Nice.

You will sacrifice the DTS-MA audio track. It's pretty good I must say. get a BB rental

Agreed. The full soundtrack is a must!

The 93's zoom functions work on 3D and Java-enabled discs, which is because of the 93's somewhat unusual two-processor design (and that's why others can't do it). That said, I've never used the zoom function to crop a movie, so I'm not certain your particular use case will work exactly how you'd like.

I sold my 93 last week and am scheduled to get my 103 tomorrow. Just wanted to thank everyone here who have helped me out directly and indirectly as I head over to the 103 thread. I'm amazed at how huge this thread has gotten. At some point, some threads should just become a sub-forum. Thanks again.

I'm on the fence but thinking about selling my 93 and upgrading. I don't do a lot of fancy things with network file sharing or ISO, etc, so I think this would be a good upgrade for me. Need to see what used 93's are going for but I would expect there is still a good market. Where do you suggest to sell? Audiogon, here on AVS?

Here on AVS, Audiogon, eBay, Amazon.com, etc. Really depends on convenience as some have a little more overhead in costs like commission and fees. I loved the 93 but the 103 had features that are worth the upgrade for my environment, otherwise I would have stayed with the 93.

I should have mentioned that I do see this as a positive upgrade because I don't use those things people are holding on to the 93 for. I watch Blu-rays, listen to hi-rez discs, and stream from Netflix and other apps. I'd like the upgraded streaming apps in the 103 for sure.

I see members "upgrading" from the 93 to the 103, even though it's half the price.

Even on Oppo's site the 103 is shown as the replacemnt model. I would think that the 95 (@$999) would be the direct replacement. (audiophile audio aside)

Or is this just another example of reduction in consumer electronics pricing?

If the 103 ($499) is a better unit why are folks on Ebay paying almost $500 for a used 93?

I've been a Pio 51 user and am new to looking at Oppo.

Edit : BTW, the addition of Cinevia in the 103 makes it a non choice for me.
Plus •BDMV folders are no longer supported on DVD media, which kills AVCHD (I have a bunch of these)
Edited by shadowcaster - 12/9/12 at 2:33pm

^ I think you are confused about the pricing.

The 93, as sold on OPPO Digital's web site, was priced at $499, new, just the same as the 103 is now. The 103 is indeed the replacement model for the 93.

I suspect you've been looking at prices for modified players -- or pricing that includes a substantial amount of price gouging.

ALL newly certified Blu-ray players will have Cinavia detection, so if that's a problem for you, you'l need to buy an older player that was certified last year or earlier (like a used 93). Even then, some makers (like Sony) have chosen to put Cinavia detection into their older players anyway via firmware update.

I'll let the media file experts tackle your concern about AVCHD.
--Bob
Edited by Bob Pariseau - 12/9/12 at 3:15pm

Yea for me Cinavia is enough to keep me from buying the 103. Im glad I bought the 93 when I did and if I decide to upgrade the blu-ray player in my other theater system Ill be going for a used 93 before Ill mess with a 103. I use Apple TVs, xboxs, ps3s, wiis or Rokus for streaming in various places in the house, so those types of features on any Oppo would go unused by me.

Now that my player is in the shop, is it likely my problem will be resolved or are the next few months going to be unpleasant???

I would think that most likely it will be fixed.

Jacob

nice to hear.

Hello,

I am going to tweak my projector, a Sony Vw 95, with some test patterns. I would like to know from people who have BOTH, what they outputs are.

Meaning, auto, Rgb, 4.2.2 or 4.2.4 ? Which Deep colour setting and what adjustment on the Sony for that? The Sony; has 10 gamma settings, I always wonder which is best to use, I normally use "gamma correction" osf, or Gamma 4. With Gamma 8 on cinema one, the pictures pops more, but whites are burned a bit.

Other settings, to be considered? I put everything flat in the output for the moment......

Thank you.

there's no right answer, use whatever gives the best results. Sometimes you need to look at more than test patterns though, real-world display of HD video in motion is different.

Yes I understand that, but it could be helpful if I had some idea where to start, especially the colour output. And the Sony must like one signal over another to pair with.

You'd want to research that in the appropriate thread for the Sony display.

Where they will answer " resarch the oppo 93 thread?" It is a question for that have both.