Official OPPO BDP-95 Owner's Thread - Page 138

Another thing to try as a diagnostic: see if you get the same results on HDMI2 as on HDMI1. That will tell us whether Qdeo processing is a factor.

Since no one else has mentioned this I thought I would put my 2c in. I had issues with choppiness in my video until I researched 1080p/24. Due to the reduce frame rate in the 24fps you will see chop on slow pans, depending on the filming techniques it may be very distracting. I found once I set my player to 1080p max resolution, rather than 1080p/24 the issues with choppiness went away.

Originally Posted by mal01

Thanks Bill, i will probably just stick with the 83, the main difference in the 83 and 93 is what 3d? and i don`t care about that right now.

Originally Posted by Bob Pariseau

In addition to 3D there's enhanced user media support -- such as high bit rate FLAC files, Netflix (et. al.) streaming, dual output HDMI (one to the display the other to the AVR), Wifi networking, and enhanced analog audio output quality (even more so with the 95).

The main thing that's lost is SD-DVD conversion to 1080p/24 output. You get 1080p/60 instead.
--Bob

Originally Posted by mal01

I guess i somewhat oversimplified it I use a Roku for Netflix and have my 5508 on the net with a wireless bridge so i think i`m good there. What is the benefit of the dual HDMI output? I knew there were new Oppo`s out, but didn`t really think i needed one so i haven`t done any research what the new ones do better than the 83 in terms of pure performance on blurays, manly movies

Thanks.

Originally Posted by wmcclain

Dual HDMI is for 3D users who have AVRs that won't pass 3D video.

If you are happy with the features on the BDP-83, then there is no need to upgrade. BR and DVD performance are very similar.

-Bill

Originally Posted by Global Warning

I've been really enjoying my Oppo 95 (my first bluray player) over the weekend but can't help but wonder if I've managed to "blow" my subwoofer or if everything sent to the LFE blends in so seamlessly that I just don't notice it. As an example, the stomping of the tripods in The War of the Worlds was not the deep thud it was more than a little lacking. I've already set the crossover to 100hz for my poor B&W VM1s.

Do most people turn the LFE channel up by a few db or have I managed to accidentally murder my subwoofer with the very unexpected bass in X-Men?

Originally Posted by Techlord

If you are using the analog 7.1 output from the Oppo-BDP95 and if you haven't done so already you'll need to properly boost the subwoofer level 10-15+db. Did you calibrate your system using a Radio Shack sound meter?

Techlord

Originally Posted by Global Warning

I'm an Antimode 8033c for my LFE and YPAO for the rest. I will boost the LFE by 15db and then do a bit of "tweaking". Many thanks for the help, I just love using this incredible machine!

Originally Posted by marcuslaw

I expect to receive a 95 sometime tomorrow and had almost pulled the trigger on Tridane's multiregion DIY kit - PRO version when I downloaded and read the install instructions (I installed the kit in a BDP-93 which I sold on eBay recently . . . rather quickly I might add). Unlike the 93, however, with the 95, you must also remove and replace two boards, the audio and power supply, during the installation which I must admit being rather hesitant to do. Is anyone who has gone through with this willing to share their experience? Fee free to send me a private e-mail.

Originally Posted by alebonau

hooked up the 95 and been enjoying it since yesterday

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both over hdmi and via balanced XLR with my denon avp. very nice !

some feedback though perhaps will be listened to for forth coming improvements. this is only since limited use keep in mind.

1. XLR balanced connectors, these are mounted upside down on the back of the 95 ! means the locking levers on the cables end up upside down. makes awkward in connecting up and disconnecting. and also is very non standard !

2. The eject button on the front panel of the machine needs to be illuminated ! all other buttons on the front panel are illuminated why isnt the eject button. makes hard to find the button in low night especially since it is the one button most likely used on the front of the player.

3. because of the centre mount drive and low profile case of the player. the display has ended up on the side. squeezed between the power button and the disc drawer. perhaps consider moving the display under the disc draw. eg on the sony 5000es and denon 4010. display will then be a lot easier to read on the oppo then like on these other players. perhaps look at changing the way HR:Min:sec is displayed as elapsed time so easier read

4. Make sure logitech updates the harmony 1100i database for the bdp-95 player. even though its listed on the data base. if you select the player all functionality is greyed out. have to select the 93 player.

otherwise this is a very nice player overall. and very happy with it in use and its result

Originally Posted by alebonau


just to add to my previous feedback, and additional point as per below :

found something a little oddish on the 95,

you switch it on, open the disc draw, put a disc in but till the 'open tray' icon pops up on screen you cant close the disc tray, can jab the button as many times as like.

overall the 95 is a bit mroe sluggish doing something or the other at start up and shut down I do think vs the 5000es and the denon 4010 I had before that were a little more quick and snappy on start up and shut down. nothing major just a something a little niggly.

Originally Posted by Bob Pariseau

The 93 and 95 take about 30 seconds to boot up when you turn them on.

They are specially programmed to open the tray early in that if you command that. But they can't respond to other commands, including Tray Close, until after the boot up cycle finishes.
--Bob

Originally Posted by alebonau

thats pretty slow, both the denon 4010 and sony 5000es are ready to go as soon as switched on. can open shut disc draw etc nothing bothers them.

god knows what the hell is going on with the 95 and what its doing for all that time !

very odd !

Originally Posted by gsr

There's a lot more going on when the 95 boots up as it is loading at least some of the modules (for lack of a better word) needed for the various streaming apps. Neither the Denon 4010 nor the Sony 5000es has all this extra stuff happening.

Originally Posted by breadvan

Can someone confirm whether the 95 could play flac files via network off a NAS ? If yes, how's the interface ?

Originally Posted by Bob Pariseau

What makes the original report so unusual is the assertion that the problem is only happening when the content has a significant component at the highest frequencies (e.g., 15KHz or higher sine waves).

If you are getting distortion for content across the wider range of frequencies down to high bass (whatever your main speakers are being asked to reproduce) then that makes it more likely you are simply clipping the analog input to your pre-amp, or AVR. I.e., that the input in your pre-amp or AVR is not designed with the headroom to handle the higher input voltage peaks that happen when you add a positive output volume trim in the player.

Different pre-amp and AVR designs will have different headroom characteristics on their analog inputs.

My D2v has good headroom but it is still the case that the analog output of the player is about +1.5dB higher than the D2v is expecting even when using 0dB trims in the Oppo. The D2v has an analog input level trim setting that adjusts for that. In the first instance this makes the analog audio input closer to exactly matching the audio level the D2v produces with HDMI audio input from the Oppo. But I think it also refines the analog audio path a bit. (There is probably some listener bias in that last statement.)
--Bob

Originally Posted by wmcclain

Yes, if the NAS has DLNA.

The media file browser is very basic, and is illustrated in the online manual.

-Bill

Originally Posted by alebonau

well the sony is a 3 year old player the denon 2 years old universal, and both switch on and boot faster. so much for progress .

I dont give two hoots for streaming apps. I'm not using any so why should they be needed. they can surely be booted in good time when someone actually wants to do some streaming

same with shut down process. if not streaming or anything I dont see why it has to do whatever its doing when shutting down. rather than older players that just shut down promptly without any dithering about as this seems to do.

something surely oppo can improve on. yeah no its not the end of the world but it would make the player a lot more snappy in use