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UPDATED 02/08/2019 - Official 65-0131 Firmware Released
UPDATED 12/28/2018 - Beta 64-1221B Firmware Released
UPDATED 06/29/2018 - Official 60-0625 Firmware Released
UPDATED 06/5/2018 - Beta 60-0601B Firmware Released
UPDATED 03/2/2018 - Official 56-0224 Firmware Released
UPDATED 01/26/2018 - Beta 56-0124B Firmware Released
UPDATED 11/27/2017 - Official 54-1127 Firmware Released
UPDATED 11/10/2017 - Beta 54-1108B Firmware Released
UPDATED 9/25/2017 - Official 51-0922 Firmware Released
UPDATED 9/13/2017 - Official 50-0913 Firmware Released
UPDATED 8/23/2017 - Beta 50-0817B Firmware Released
UPDATED 6/26/2017 - Official 46-0622 Firmware Released
UPDATED 6/6/2017 - Official 45-0605 Firmware Released
UPDATED 5/26/2017 - Beta 45-0525B Firmware Released
UPDATED 4/6/2017 - Official 42-0329 Firmware Released
UPDATED 3/24/2017 - Beta 41-0317B Firmware Released
UPDATED 2/27/2017 - Official 38-0222 Firmware Released
UPDATED 2/17/2017 - Beta 38-0215B Firmware Released
UPDATED 1/19/2017 - Official 33-1229 Firmware Released
UPDATED 1/3/2017 - Public Beta 33-1229B Firmware Released
UPDATED 12/16/2016 - Players Officially Offered to General Public
UPDATED 12/12/2016 - Pre-Release Players Offered to Select Customers and NDA Lifted


ULTRA HD RESOLUTION AND HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE
  • 4K Ultra HD Video
  • The UDP-203 supports the playback of 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs. Packing a resolution of up to 3840 x 2160 pixels, UHD Blu-ray delivers four times the pixels of Full HD Blu-ray. The UDP-203 is also capable of playing 4K media files and user generated content. Support for decoding the HEVC, H.264, VP9 4K, and Hi10P video codecs provides increased compatibility with user generated media.
  • High Dynamic Range
    The UDP-203 supports High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Wide Color Gamut. The enhanced resolution, refined contrast, greater brightness, and expanded color produce stunning video with unparalleled clarity and detail. In addition to supporting the HDR10 format on discs and video files, it is also capable of providing an accurate conversion of HDR to SDR for older displays, as well as conversion between various color spaces such as BT.2020, BT.709, and BT.601.
  • Dolby Vision Upgradeable
    Leveraging hardware designed to support Dolby Vision, customers can expect a firmware update in early 2017 that brings Dolby Vision support to the player. Dolby Vision transforms the TV viewing experience by delivering striking highlights, brilliant colors, and deep darks never before seen on standard television screens, and OPPO is committed to bringing this exciting technology to the UDP-203.
EXPERTISE AND QUALITY
  • Reference Quality Video
    The UDP-203 combines the latest technology with OPPO's many years of experience in delivering high quality video and audio. A customized quad-core video decoder/processor integrates OPPO's advanced video decoding, processing and optimization expertise.
  • High Precision Disc Loader
    A high-precision, well-balanced laser optical disc loader ensures smooth and reliable playback of all types of disc media. An optimized laser mechanism to ensure super fast disc loading, strong error detection and correction.
  • Exceptional Build Quality
    The UDP-203 features a brushed aluminum front panel, a rigid steel chassis and gold plated connectors. The solid build quality not only presents a sleek aesthetic, but also ensures dependable operation and reliable connection.
UNIVERSAL DISC AND FILE PLAYBACK
  • Multiple Disc Formats
    The design of the UDP-203 focuses on quality playback and universal compatibility with multiple disc and file formats. In addition to the latest UHD Blu-ray, the UDP-203 supports regular Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, DVD, DVD-Audio, SACD, and audio CD.
  • Media File Playback
    The UDP-203 is equipped with two USB 3.0 ports on the back and another USB port on the front. Users can play video, music and photos from USB hard drives or thumb drives.
  • Home Network Access
    Built-in 802.11ac Wi-Fi or Gigabit Ethernet connects the UDP-203 to users’ home networks, so users can easily play media files stored on computers and home servers.
HIGH RESOLUTION AUDIO
  • Lossless Audio Decoding
    The UDP-203’s video performance and universal compatibility is further complemented by its support of lossless high resolution audio. The player decodes audio file formats such as AIFF, WAV, ALAC, APE and FLAC. It also directly plays Direct-Stream Digital audio files in stereo DSD64/128 or multi-channel DSD64.
  • Advanced Audio Formats
    With internal decoding of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, and bitstream output for object-based immersive audio formats such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, the UDP-203 delivers great sound for both movie soundtracks and music.
  • High Performance DAC
    The UDP-203 offers 7.1-channel audio outputs for connecting to a 7.1-channel or 5.1-channel surround sound system. The 7.1-ch outputs feature "Velvet Sound" 32-bit premium digital-to-analog converters from AKM of Japan, delivering an incredible sound stage and an immersive surround experience.
VERSATILE CONNECTIVITY
  • Dual HDMI Outputs
    The player features two HDMI outputs – an HDMI 2.0 port for connecting to the latest UHD TVs, projectors and A/V receivers, and an HDMI 1.4 audio port for connecting to older A/V receivers. Customers with newer 4K- and HDR-capable A/V receivers can use a full HDMI 2.0 signal path, while customers with older A/V receivers can have a split A/V setup.
  • HDMI 2.0 Input
    An HDMI 2.0 input port that supports UHD resolution is available for users to connect an external streaming device. This approach affords users the flexibility to choose from a wide range of streaming devices and easily upgrade as streaming technologies evolve, while still taking advantage of the UDP-203's audio and video processing capabilities.
  • Easy Integration
    Integration-friendly features such as RS-232 control, back panel IR sensor and third-party IP control make the UDP-203 a great choice for any home theater system. Coaxial and optical digital audio outputs provides backward compatibility with legacy audio components.
SPECIFICATIONS
Disc Types*
  • 4K UHD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, AVCHD, SACD, CD, Kodak Picture CD, CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW, DVD±R DL, BD-R/RE
BD Profile
  • BD-ROM Version 3.1 Profile 6 (also compatible with BD-ROM Version 2.5 Profile 5)
Output
  • Analog Audio: 7.1ch, 5.1ch, stereo.
  • Coaxial/Optical Audio: up to 2ch/192kHz PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS.
  • HDMI Audio: up to 7.1ch/192kHz PCM, up to 5.1ch DSD, Bitstream.
  • HDMI Video: UHD/1080p24/1080p/1080i/720p/576p/576i/480p/480i, 3D frame-packing 720p/1080p24.
Input
  • HDMI Audio: up to 7.1ch/192kHz PCM, up to 5.1ch DSD, Bitstream.
  • HDMI Video: UHD/1080p24/1080p/1080i/720p/576p/576i/480p/480i, 3D frame-packing 720p/1080p24.
Audio Characteristics**
  • Frequency: 20Hz - 48kHz (±0.2dB), 20Hz - 96kHz (-4dB ˜ +0.05dB)
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >112dB (A-weighted, Unmute)
  • THD+N: < 0.001% (1kHz at 0dBFS, 20kHz LPF)
  • Crosstalk: < -103dB (A-weighted)
General Specification
  • Power Supply: 100V - 240V˜, 50/60Hz AC
  • Power Consumption: 40W (Standby: 0.5W in Energy Efficient Mode)
  • Dimensions: 16.9 x 12.2 x 3.1 inches (430mm x 311mm x 79mm)
  • Mass: 9.5lbs (4.3kg)
  • Operating Temperature: 41°F - 95°F, 5°C - 35°C
  • Operating Humidity: 15% - 75%, no condensation
* Compatibility with user-encoded contents or user-created discs is on a best effort basis with no guarantee due to the variation of media, software and techniques used.
**Nominal specification.

UDP-203 User Manual
Media Control Application: iPhone / iPad / iPod Touch, Android, Android (APK), Amazon App Store

FIRMWARE RELEASES
Release date: December 12, 2016
Category: Latest Official Release
Main Version: UDP20X-29-1209
Loader Version: TF0024
Sub Version: MCU203-11-1118
Release Notes:
  1. Initial Firmware.

Release date: January 3, 2017
Category: Latest Public Beta Test Release
Main Version: UDP20X-33-1229B
Loader Version: TF0027
MCU Version: MCU203-01-1118
Release Notes:
  1. Resolved an issue where the Home Menu was fixed to a 60 Hz frame rate.
  2. Resolved an HDCP 2.2 failure when connecting to an HDCP 2.2 receiver and an older, non-HDCP 2.2 display.
  3. Resolved a black screen issue with certain UHD titles after resuming playback.
  4. Improved a micro-stuttering issue when outputting UHD, BD, and DVD titles at 24 Hz.
  5. Resolved an SACD playback issue where the player would immediately return to the Home Menu.
  6. Optimized disc loader performance for better disc compatibility and spin speed control.
  7. Resolved an issue where the player could not recognize music files when using Serviio server.
  8. Resolved an issue where the RS-232 command #SRC would not work on the UDP-203.
  9. Pressing and holding the Resolution button on the remote for three seconds will reset the player’s Output Resolution, HDR, Color Space, and Color Depth settings to factory defaults.
  10. Improved the gapless playback feature for audio files.
  11. The Home Menu now supports a wrap-around function.
  12. Improved the over-saturation of colors when using the experimental Strip Metadata feature. Please note that the black level is temporarily fixed to a very low level when enabling the Strip Metadata feature.

Release date: January 19, 2017
Category: Latest Official Release
Main Version: UDP20X-33-1229
Loader Version: TF0027
MCU Version: MCU203-01-1118
Release Notes:
  1. Beta to Official. No other changes.

Release date: February 27, 2017
Category: Latest Official Release
Main Version: UDP20X-38-0222
Loader Version: TF0029
MCU Version: MCU203-01-1118
Release Notes:
  1. Added the "Target Luminance" setting under HDR Settings to allow tweaking of the HDR to SDR conversion.
  2. Added the RS-232 command "QHS" for querying the HDR playback status.
  3. Added support for the HEVC 6.0 and 6.1 profile levels.
  4. Improved the experimental "Strip Metadata" feature.
  5. Improved stability when playing music from DLNA servers.
  6. Improved compatibility with exFAT formatted hard drives over 2TB in capacity.
  7. Resolved a stuttering playback issue with 3D titles.
  8. Resolved an audio dropout issue with UHD title "Deepwater Horizon".
  9. Resolved a playback issue with UHD title “Star Trek Into Darkness”.
  10. Revised the VFD text during a firmware upgrade that allows customers to upgrade the firmware without connecting a display.

Release date: February 17, 2017
Category: Latest Public Beta Test Release
Main Version: UDP20X-38-0215B
Loader Version: TF0029
MCU Version: MCU203-01-1118
Release Notes:
  1. Added the "Target Luminance" setting under HDR Settings to allow tweaking of the HDR to SDR conversion.
  2. Added the RS-232 command "QHS" for querying the HDR playback status.
  3. Added support for the HEVC 6.0 and 6.1 profile levels.
  4. Improved the experimental "Strip Metadata" feature.
  5. Improved stability when playing music from DLNA servers.
  6. Improved compatibility with exFAT formatted hard drives over 2TB in capacity.
  7. Resolved a stuttering playback issue with 3D titles.
  8. Resolved an audio dropout issue with UHD title "Deepwater Horizon".
  9. Resolved a playback issue with UHD title “Star Trek Into Darkness”.
  10. Revised the VFD text during a firmware upgrade that allows customers to upgrade the firmware without connecting a display.
  11. Resolved a black screen issue when streaming 4K content via the player's HDMI In port from Roku and other 4K streaming devices.

Release date: March 24, 2017
Category: Latest Public Beta Test Release
Main Version: UDP20X-41-0317B
Loader Version: TF0030
MCU Version: MCU203-01-1118
Release Notes:
  1. Added the Dolby Digital and DTS options under the S/PDIF Output setting in Audio Output Setup, which allows the player to re-encode different audio formats into the Dolby Digital or DTS audio format for the S/PDIF output.
  2. Improved the output accuracy when using the RGB PC Level color space.
  3. Resolved a frame dropping issue when using cable or satellite boxes through the HDMI In.
  4. Improved A/V sync when using the HDMI In.
  5. Resolved an issue where the Full zoom mode would not fill the screen when playing 4:3 content.
  6. Improved stability when accessing SMB servers.
  7. Resolved an issue where ejecting the disc tray could lock up the player.
  8. Improved compatibility with Optoma 4K projectors.

Release date: April 6, 2017
Category: Latest Official Release
Main Version: UDP20X-42-0329
Loader Version: TF0032
MCU Version: MCU203-01-1118
Release Notes:
  1. Added support for the OPPO UDP-20X MediaControl app, which turns your mobile device into a remote that provides complete control over your OPPO 4K UHD Blu-ray player. Please select from the following device types to download the application: iPhone / iPad / iPod Touch, Android, Android (APK), Amazon App Store.
  2. Added the Dolby Digital and DTS options under the S/PDIF Output setting in Audio Output Setup, which allows the player to re-encode different audio formats into the Dolby Digital or DTS audio format for the S/PDIF output.
  3. Improved the output accuracy when using the RGB PC Level color space.
  4. Resolved a frame dropping issue when using cable or satellite boxes through the HDMI In.
  5. Improved A/V sync when using the HDMI In.
  6. Resolved an issue where the Full zoom mode would not fill the screen when playing 4:3 content.
  7. Improved stability when accessing SMB servers.
  8. Resolved an issue where ejecting the disc tray could lock up the player.

Release date: May 25, 2017
Category: Latest Public Beta Test Release
Main Version: UDP20X-45-0525B
Loader Version: TF0033
MCU Version: MCU203-01-1118, MCU205-01-1220
Release Notes:
  1. Added Sharpness adjustment support for the 4K resolution..
  2. Improved HDMI audio stability when using an HDMI Split A/V connection
  3. Changed the color depth info display of the HDMI In port to 8b/10b/12b instead of 24b/30b/36b.

Release date: June 6, 2017
Category: Latest Official Release
Main Version: UDP20X-45-0605
Loader Version: TF0033
MCU Version: MCU203-01-1118 (UDP-203), MCU205-01-1220 (UDP-205)[/B]
Release Notes:
  1. Added Dolby Vision support. A Dolby Vision enabled TV is required to view content in Dolby Vision.
  2. Added Sharpness adjustment support for the 4K resolution.
  3. Improved HDMI audio stability when using an HDMI Split A/V connection
  4. Changed the color depth info display of the HDMI In port to 8b/10b/12b instead of 24b/30b/36b.

Release date: June 26, 2017
Category: Latest Official Release
Main Version: UDP20X-46-0622
Loader Version: TF0033
MCU Version: MCU203-01-1118 (UDP-203), MCU205-01-1220 (UDP-205)
Special Notice:
  1. Once this firmware version is installed on the player, you will not be able to revert back to any previous official or public beta firmware. There will be no problem upgrading to any future official or beta firmware release.
  2. For players with firmware version 42-0329 or earlier, please install the UDP20X-45-0605 firmware first. You will then be able to upgrade from version 45-0605 to the latest version, 46-0622.
Release Notes:
  1. Added the “Track Type” descriptor when playing an SACD.
  2. Improved HDMI handshake stability when playing Dolby Vision content.
  3. Improved HDMI audio stability when using an HDMI Split A/V connection.

Release date: August 23, 2017
Category: Latest Public Beta Test Release
Main Version: UDP20X-50-0817B
Loader Version: TF0035
MCU Version: MCU203-01-1118, MCU205-01-1220
Release Notes:
  1. Added the HDR 10 support for the HDMI in specs. An HDMI In Specs setting is also added to set the specifications and compatibility for the HDMI In port.
  2. Added the Gapless Playback setting in Setup Menu to set the gapless playback mode for music files.
  3. Added three Aspect Ratio modes - 21:9 Movable, 21:9 Fixed and 21:9 Cropped for the 21:9 screen users.
  4. Improved the compatibility with the Seagate hard drive.

Release date: September 13, 2017
Category: Latest Official Release
Main Version: UDP20X-50-0913
Loader Version: TF0033
MCU Version: MCU203-01-1118 (UDP-203), MCU205-01-1220 (UDP-205)
Release Notes:
  1. Added support for Roon. The UDP-203 and UDP-205 are now Roon Ready network players.
  2. Added HDR10 support for the HDMI input. An HDMI In Specs setting has also been added to the Setup Menu.
  3. Added the Gapless Playback setting in the Setup Menu to set the gapless playback mode for music files.
  4. Added support for the 21:9 aspect ratio for increased compatibility with 21:9 screen users.
  5. Improved compatibility with certain models of Seagate hard drives.
  6. Improved compatibility with Audirvana Plus.

Release date: September 25, 2017
Category: Latest Official Release
Main Version: UDP20X-51-0922
Loader Version: TF0035
MCU Version: MCU203-01-1118 (UDP-203), MCU205-01-1220 (UDP-205)
Release Notes:
  1. Minor update for improved Dolby Vision compatibility.

Release date: November 10, 2017
Category: Latest Public Beta Test Release
Main Version: UDP20X-54-1108B
Loader Version: TF0035
MCU Version: MCU203-01-1118, MCU205-01-1220
Release Notes
  1. Added support for MQA audio files on the UDP-205.
  2. Improved compatibility for recently released and upcoming Dolby Vision UHD Blu-ray discs and TV firmware.
  3. Improved compatibility for non-standard 4:3 aspect ratio media files.

Release date: November 27, 2017
Category: Latest Official Release
Main Version: UDP20X-54-1127
Loader Version: TF0035
MCU Version: MCU203-01-1118 (UDP-203), MCU205-01-1220 (UDP-205)
Release Notes
  1. Official Release of the 54-1108B Firmware.

Release date: January 26, 2018
Category: Latest Public Beta Test Release
Main Version: UDP20X-56-0124B
Loader Version: TF0035
MCU Version: MCU203-01-1118, MCU205-01-1220
Release Notes
  1. Added four HDR to SDR modes to improve HDR to SDR conversion.
  2. Added a "Media Info Lookup" setting under Network Setup. This setting allows the user to toggle media file metadata retrieval on and off.
  3. Added support for slow motion playback in A-B repeat mode.
  4. Added a detailed info page for the HDMI In source.
  5. Improved HDMI In compatibility with HTPCs.
  6. Resolved a playback issue with UHD title "Blade Runner 2049".
  7. Resolved an color shift issue in the 21:9 AR mode.

Release date: March 2, 2018
Category: Latest Official Release
Main Version: UDP20X-56-0224
Loader Version: TF0035
MCU Version: MCU203-01-1118 (UDP-203), MCU205-01-1220 (UDP-205)
Release Notes
  1. Added four HDR to SDR modes to improve HDR to SDR conversion.
  2. Added a "Media Info Lookup" setting under Network Setup. This setting allows the user to toggle media file metadata retrieval on and off.
  3. Added support for slow motion playback in A-B repeat mode.
  4. Added a detailed info page for the HDMI In source.
  5. Improved HDMI In compatibility with HTPCs.
  6. Resolved a playback issue with UHD title "Blade Runner 2049".
  7. Resolved an color shift issue in the 21:9 AR mode.

Although the firmware notes do not mention it, I believe these are also changes in the current firmware:
  1. Resolved an issue where enabling 24p output and rewinding a DVD could cause the player to lockup.
  2. Resolved an issue where the PGS subtitles in MKV files would cause the player to lockup.
  3. Improved HDMI ARC detection.

Release date: June 5, 2018
Category: Latest Public Beta Test Release
Main Version: UDP20X-60-0601B
Loader Version: TF0035
MCU Version: MCU203-01-1118, MCU205-01-1220
Release Notes
  1. Added the Dolby Vision “Player-led processing” mode for compatibility with recent Sony Dolby Vision TVs and firmware updates.
  2. Added the “Dolby Vision” mode under the HDR Setting menu, which allows the player to convert the output to Dolby Vision when possible.
  3. Added the “Dolby Vision Processing” setting under the HDR Setting menu. This setting allows customers to choose whether Dolby Vision processing is handled mainly by the TV or the UDP-20x player.
  4. Added MQA support via the USB DAC In for the UDP-205 players. (More info can be found in the “USB DAC Firmware” section on the UDP-205 support page.)
  5. Added the “Up-Sample DAC Input” setting under the Audio Processing menu for the UDP-205.

Release date: June 29, 2018
Category: Latest Official Release
Main Version: UDP20X-60-0625
Loader Version: TF0035
MCU Version: MCU203-01-1118 (UDP-203), MCU205-01-1220 (UDP-205)
Release Notes: Same as the 60-0601B Firmware

Release date: December 28, 2018
Category: Latest Public Beta Test Release
Main Version: UDP20X-64-1221B
Loader Version: TF0035
MCU Version: MCU203-01-1118, MCU205-01-1220
Release Notes:
  1. Added the HDR10+ support. A HDR10+ enabled TV is required to view content in HDR10+.
  2. Added the "HDMI IN BYPASS" mode for Dolby Vision passthrough via HDMI In.

Release date: February 8, 2019
Category: Latest Official Release
Main Version: UDP20X-65-0131
Loader Version: TF0035
MCU Version: MCU203-01-1118 (UDP-203), MCU205-01-1220 (UDP-205)
Release Notes:
  1. Official Release of the 64-1221B Firmware.

FIRMWARE UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS
VIA USB
1. Download the latest firmware from the UDP-203 Support Website.
2. Insert a USB thumb drive into the computer that was used to download the UDP20x.bin file. Copy the UDP20x.bin file to the root/main directory of the USB drive. If the UDP20x.bin is placed into a folder on the drive, the player will not be able to detect it.
3. Remove the USB drive from the computer.
4. Turn on your OPPO player and other associated equipment (display, AV receiver, etc.). Ensure there is no disc in the player and that no USB device is connected to the player.
5. Insert the USB drive containing the firmware file into a USB port on the player's front or back panel.
6. The player will automatically start searching for the new firmware from the USB drive and prompt you to start the firmware upgrade. (If you are not automatically prompted to upgrade, go to the Setup Menu and select Firmware Upgrade / Via USB in the Device Setup menu
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to begin the firmware upgrade. The video output will be temporarily disabled once the upgrade is in progress. During this time, the front panel display of the player will show “UPGRADING”
8. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TURN OFF THE PLAYER, UNPLUG THE POWER, OR PRESS ANY BUTTONS OTHER THAN NECESSARY TO RESPOND TO THE ON-SCREEN PROMPTS DURING THE REMAINING UPGRADE PROCESS.
9. After the upgrade is complete, the unit will turn itself off and then back on again.
10. Check the new firmware version by going to the Setup Menu, and then select Device Setup / Firmware Information. If you notice that the firmware versions displayed do not match the versions listed in this release note, please try another method or contact us.
11. We recommend resetting the player to factory defaults after upgrading the firmware. You can do so by going to the Setup Menu / Device Setup / Reset Factory Defaults. Re-enter your customized settings as necessary after resetting.
12. Congratulations! The firmware upgrade is complete.

VIA DISC
1. If you requested a firmware disc from OPPO customer service, jump to step 5 of this procedure. You may also follow steps 4 to burn a firmware disc. (For Mac OS X users, a special disc burning tutorial is available here.)
2. Download the latest firmware from the UDP-203 Support Website.
3. Use your favorite disc burning software to burn a firmware disc from the downloaded disc image file. While doing this, make sure you are not creating a new data disc, but burning from the already-created ISO disc image. Please consult your disc burning software's help/instruction manual for more information on how to do this. Some general instruction for common disc burning software is listed below.
4. After the disc is burned, verify on the computer that the disc now contains a UDP20X.bin file. This is your firmware disc.
5. Turn on your OPPO player and other associated equipment (display, AV receiver, etc.) Ensure there is no disc in the player and that no USB device is connected to the player.
6. Open the disc tray, insert the firmware disc, and close the disc tray. The player will read the disc and prompt you to start the firmware upgrade. (If you are not automatically prompted to upgrade, go to the Setup menu and select Firmware Upgrade / Via Disc in the Device Setup menu.)
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to begin the firmware upgrade. The initial “Searching” process will take up to 2 minutes, and video output will be temporarily disabled once the upgrade is in progress. During this time, the front panel display of the player will show “UPGRADING”.
8. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE DISC TRAY, TURN OFF THE PLAYER, UNPLUG THE POWER, OR PRESS ANY BUTTONS OTHER THAN NECESSARY TO RESPOND TO THE ON-SCREEN PROMPTS DURING THE REMAINING UPGRADE PROCESS.
9. After the upgrade is complete, the unit will turn itself off and then back on again. Once you see the player’s Home Menu on your display, you may remove the upgrade disc from the player.
10. Check the new firmware version by going to the Setup Menu, and then select Device Setup / Firmware Information. If you notice that the firmware versions displayed do not match the versions listed in this release note, please try another method or contact us.
11. We recommend resetting the player to factory defaults after upgrading the firmware. You can do so by going to the Setup Menu / Device Setup / Reset Factory Defaults. Re-enter your customized settings as necessary after resetting.
12. Congratulations! The firmware upgrade is complete.

VIA NETWORK
1. Turn on your OPPO player and other associated equipment (display, AV receiver, etc.). Make sure that the player is connected to the internet and the player is not playing any content.
2. The player will automatically start searching for the new firmware from an OPPO firmware server and prompt you to start the firmware upgrade. (If you are not automatically prompted to upgrade, go to the Setup Menu and select Firmware Upgrade / Via Network in the Device Setup menu.)
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to begin the firmware upgrade. The video output will be temporarily disabled once the upgrade is in progress. During this time, the front panel display of the player will show “UPGRADING”.
4. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TURN OFF THE PLAYER, UNPLUG THE POWER, OR PRESS ANY BUTTONS OTHER THAN NECESSARY TO RESPOND TO THE ON-SCREEN PROMPTS DURING THE REMAINING UPGRADE PROCESS.
5. After the upgrade is complete, the unit will turn itself off and then back on again.
6. Once you see the player’s Home Menu on your display, go to the Setup Menu and select Firmware Upgrade / Via Network in the Device Setup menu again and the player should report it already has the latest firmware. This will ensure that the player downloads and installs all parts of the firmware upgrade.
7. Check the new firmware version by going to the Setup Menu, and then select Device Setup / Firmware Information. If you notice that the firmware versions displayed do not match the versions listed in this release note, please try another method or contact us.
8. We recommend resetting the player to factory defaults after upgrading the firmware. You can do so by going to the Setup Menu / Device Setup / Reset Factory Defaults. Re-enter your customized settings as necessary after resetting.
9. Congratulations! The firmware upgrade is complete.
 
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#27,364 ·
Got my Oppo 203 today and it's absolutely sensational. Just wonderful. Experiencing a UHD movie for the first time (LUCY) was quite something! Better yet everything seems perfect right out of the box (with my LG OLED C7)

One very quick question. Minor really. When testing a few of my UHD discs I noted that opening Univeral / Fox logos (at the very start of the disc, not the start of the movie) were clipped by a second or two. I'm guessing its an HDMI thing (assessing the auto settings or something).

Is there any way to prevent or minimise this? (e.g. reducing the number of auto settings)

Next up: Passengers :)
 
#27,365 ·
I have a few things on my mind that I would like to ask;
1 -- is ANYONE that might be using the ARC-Input function of the Oppo getting anything better than DD5.1/DTS5.1 from it? To re-cap this allows you to take audio from the TV and then send it out the Oppo (split or otherwise) to your olden AVR or audio processor/pre-amp. I asked Oppo a while back about this and thought they did not reply but I missed the E-mail from them. They did not get my question at all and thought I was trying to do split-output. I want to make sure it is my TV that is incapable and not the Oppo. My TV reports that the audio source is DD+ but refuses to send it out ARC. I know this is a common problem so I'm not that worried about it but want the best resolution audio that can be had from my setup.
2 -- Anyone else find it odd that you can only exit the Info window with the Info button and not back/return but you can exit the extended (hold the info button) window with either means? Is this a bug or a feature? Am I missing some reason why I would not want to exit the info menu with back/return??????? Sorry it just bugs the h e double hockey sticks out of me to remember I can't use the back button after pressing it a dozen times while pointing the remote and the Oppo and cussing at it.
3 -- What is the best way to communicate with Oppo about bug fixes, feature enhancements and the like.
4 -- Not that I want to, but what is the secret sauce as to get on the beta list for early review of fixes/features/enhancements???? If I were to do that I would probably need to hold onto my extra 203 I have at the moment and not send it back for credit toward a new better TV or possibly a new modern more capable AVR (assuming I can find one that I would accept given the cheep build quality of all but the most expensive ones these days).
5 -- With all the talk about Oppo entering the streaming player market (or at least wishing) what about them entering the multi-channel amp.processor market??????? I think that would have much more value to me. There are tons of folks out there chasing the streaming market but what about a multi-channel decent sounding, powerful amp rig that just happens to switch and process HDMI like no other AND also adds audiophile audio capabilities (of al types). I'm much more of an audiophile than a videophile and sometimes wonder why I even have a TV anyhow since I usual sit in the man cave glued to my laptop while "listening" to TV shows and movies.

Thanks for listening.
1) HDMI ARC, as currently spec'd, is limited to DD and DTS 5.1 or stereo LPCM. Some manufacturers have attempted to push beyond that with support for, e.g., DD+, and even Dolby Atmos over DD+, but since that's beyond the current spec it is a gamble whether it will work with whatever you have on the other end of the cable. New HDMI specs are coming which may or may not make that work better. But that will likely take new equipment at both ends of the cable.

2) You can send this as a change suggestion to OPPO. (See below.) The UI is more complicated to fiddle with than you likely expect because some buttons are handled by the disc. In addition, the normal Info display is also used for other functions such as Go To. Off hand I can't think of a reason why they could not add Return as a way to dismiss the normal Info display, but it wouldn't surprise me if I've forgotten one.

3) You can use the Email Us link on OPPO's Support page for the player to communicate bug reports, feature suggestions, and etc. These really do get routed to the right people.

https://www.oppodigital.com/blu-ray-udp-203/blu-ray-udp-203-Support.aspx

4) Public Beta firmware, when released, is available to everyone -- for install via USB stick. It is posted on OPPO's support page for the player, and will immediately be a hot topic here. So if you are reading this thread, you won't miss it. OPPO also sometimes makes limited distribution releases of test firmware available -- directly to people who have reported problems -- so that potential fixes can be checked. OPPO also runs a Beta Tester program for checking firmware that's not yet ready for Public Beta release, and, in particular, for testing the initial firmware for as-yet-unreleased hardware products. That's by invitation -- typically extended to people OPPO thinks can most help due to their expertise or equipment configuration. There's no sign up for this. OPPO gets to know people in all sorts of ways -- such as interactions with Tech Support, recommendations from others, or even postings here. If you believe you have something special to contribute in this regard, it wouldn't hurt to volunteer through Tech Support. Just understand that OPPO may or may not be expanding the group at any given point, and if so, they may be looking for particular skill sets or equipment combos to add.

5) There's another thread here where folks are discussing possible next products for OPPO. You might want to visit that one.
--Bob
 
#27,366 ·
For zoomers it would be most useful to have a single button press that puts a 16:9 image into the space previously occupied by the widescreen image (meaning between the letterboxes) and then another button to reverse this.

Meaning my Oppo is set to 16:9 Wide/Auto. I have zoomed my projector for a 2.35 movie on my 2.35 screen. When full 16:9 menus are shown they extend above and below the screen (or are killed by the projector's blanking). It would be useful to have direct access to a button that would display the full 16:9 image within the '2.35 space' and then go back to normal without having to go through multiple menu levels.

1/2 Zoom when set to 16:9 Wide /Auto gets close to this, but it seems like the only way to really get there is to hit Option....then down a bunch of times (the menu doesn't even wrap around from what I can tell) and then manually select 1/2 zoom. And I don't think zoomers have an option to set the Oppo as anything other than that 16:9 Wide /Auto since the lens position is variable and not something the Oppo can (obviously) keep track of.
You can use 21:9 Cropped Aspect Ratio for this, along with the Zoom button to specify whether the content you want to see at the moment is 21:9 or 16:9.

When you select 16:9 with the Zoom button your 16:9 content frame will be displayed inside the 21:9 frame you already have set up. That is, with the projector zoomed in as you describe the 16:9 content will fill your screen top to bottom and will be centered on the screen left to right with black bars on either side.
--Bob
 
#27,367 ·
Bought a Sony xbr65z9d over the weekend because I want 3d. Going to order a 203 this week sometime. They will be replacing an 8 year old Samsung un55c8000 and an Oppo 103.

After reading about half this thread I’m mostly confused if 4K is awesome or just tweakers heaven.

What do I need to know as far as setting up the 203 for 2d and 3d? Just leave settings at auto and enjoy I hope.
 
#27,368 ·
Bought a Sony xbr65z9d over the weekend because I want 3d. Going to order a 203 this week sometime. They will be replacing an 8 year old Samsung un55c8000 and an Oppo 103.

After reading about half this thread I’m mostly confused if 4K is awesome or just tweakers heaven.

What do I need to know as far as setting up the 203 for 2d and 3d? Just leave settings at auto and enjoy I hope.
That will work. Enjoy now -- tweak later.
--Bob
 
#27,369 ·
Over the weekend I tried merging a couple of my '2-disc' CD's together, both of which now have run times that exceed 100 minutes. The trouble is the Oppo doesn't appear to be able to read 'Cue files' that exceed 99 minutes :eek:

I wonder if this a limitation that can be addressed?
My recollection is that this is a limitation in the CUE file spec, but I'm not sure of that. I'm pretty sure this has been discussed here before.

Your best bet would be to present the situation to OPPO Tech Support and see what they say.
--Bob
 
#27,370 ·
1) HDMI ARC, as currently spec'd, is limited to DD and DTS 5.1 or stereo LPCM. Some manufacturers have attempted to push beyond that with support for, e.g., DD+, and even Dolby Atmos over DD+, but since that's beyond the current spec it is a gamble whether it will work with whatever you have on the other end of the cable. New HDMI specs are coming which may or may not make that work better. But that will likely take new equipment at both ends of the cable.

2) You can send this as a change suggestion to OPPO. (See below.) The UI is more complicated to fiddle with than you likely expect because some buttons are handled by the disc. In addition, the normal Info display is also used for other functions such as Go To. Off hand I can't think of a reason why they could not add Return as a way to dismiss the normal Info display, but it wouldn't surprise me if I've forgotten one.

3) You can use the Email Us link on OPPO's Support page for the player to communicate bug reports, feature suggestions, and etc. These really do get routed to the right people.

https://www.oppodigital.com/blu-ray-udp-203/blu-ray-udp-203-Support.aspx

4) Public Beta firmware, when released, is available to everyone -- for install via USB stick. It is posted on OPPO's support page for the player, and will immediately be a hot topic here. So if you are reading this thread, you won't miss it. OPPO also sometimes makes limited distribution releases of test firmware available -- directly to people who have reported problems -- so that potential fixes can be checked. OPPO also runs a Beta Tester program for checking firmware that's not yet ready for Public Beta release, and, in particular, for testing the initial firmware for as-yet-unreleased hardware products. That's by invitation -- typically extended to people OPPO thinks can most help due to their expertise or equipment configuration. There's no sign up for this. OPPO gets to know people in all sorts of ways -- such as interactions with Tech Support, recommendations from others, or even postings here. If you believe you have something special to contribute in this regard, it wouldn't hurt to volunteer through Tech Support. Just understand that OPPO may or may not be expanding the group at any given point, and if so, they may be looking for particular skill sets or equipment combos to add.

5) There's another thread here where folks are discussing possible next products for OPPO. You might want to visit that one.
--Bob
Thanks for all the great info. Regarding ARC I FINALLY got a coherent answer from support (after 3 more E-mails). They have only implemented DD/DTS on the ARC input and are "investigating" DD+/Atmos. So it may be that my TV is capable after all but we will have to wait and see. Unfortunately I don't have anything other than the Oppo to test with but I'm going to try to not let that bug me. I suppose that DD5.1 is "good enough" for most uses. I normally watch TV in DD5.1 and am relegated to that with cable OnDemand (other than the Olympics) anyhow. I try to do most of my movie watching on disc since I'm an "old-school" guy. For those rare occasions where I use streaming I will have to either use the Roku and have no DV or the TV and have old-school surround sound.
 
#27,371 ·
My recollection is that this is a limitation in the CUE file spec, but I'm not sure of that. I'm pretty sure this has been discussed here before.

Your best bet would be to present the situation to OPPO Tech Support and see what they say.
--Bob
According to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cue_sheet_(computing), that is the case: max 99 tracks. I believe that was the limit for Audio CD also.

-Bill
 
#27,372 · (Edited)
1) HDMI ARC, as currently spec'd, is limited to DD and DTS 5.1 or stereo LPCM. Some manufacturers have attempted to push beyond that with support for, e.g., DD+, and even Dolby Atmos over DD+, but since that's beyond the current spec it is a gamble whether it will work with whatever you have on the other end of the cable. New HDMI specs are coming which may or may not make that work better. But that will likely take new equipment at both ends of the cable.

--Bob
My LG B7A will output DD+ and Atmos from its Netflix internal App over ARC to my Denon AVR.

The LG will only send DD over ARC to my Oppo. The Atmos option is grayed out in the LG settings. So the Oppo must be reporting that it can only accept DD in the CEC ARC handshake with the LG.

There is an existing forum thread covering the topic of DD+ / Atmos over ARC:

http://www.avsforum.com/forum/39-ne...olby-digital-plus-dd-atmos-over-hdmi-arc.html

I find it disappointing that with so many AVR manufacturers now supporting DD+ over ARC (Denon, Marantz, Onkyo, Pioneer, and Yamaha) that Oppo did not do the same.

Perhaps we will see support in a future update if Oppo is indeed investigating the possibility as a previous poster noted.
 
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#27,373 ·
Let's go back to basics.

The pixel matrix in your projector is 16:9, and the video stream coming out of the OPPO is 16:9.

You are using a non-anamorphic lens, so the lens is providing no change in geometry. Just Zoom.

And you have a scope (21:9) projection screen.

If you zoom out the lens to fill your scope screen left to right, that means you are losing projector pixels off the top and bottom of your scope screen. When playing 21:9 content with no change in aspect ratio in the OPPO, the output image fills the output frame left to right and has letter box bars top and bottom. This matches what your zoomed, normal lens is expecting, and you get the expected 21:9 image -- in proper aspect ratio -- on your scope screen. The black letter box bars are actually being projected above the top and below the bottom of your screen.

There are two problems with this. First you are throwing away some of the light output of your projector because all those black pixels in the letter box bars top and bottom are not contributing.

NOTE: This is why people use a vertically stretched output for 21:9 along with an anamorphic lens in the projector. That arrangement uses all the pixels in the projector to form the 21:9 image on your scope screen. No pixels are lost off the top and bottom of the screen. The player vertically stretches the 21:9 content into a 16:9 shape (filling the 16:9 output frame -- circles now look like tall ovals), and the anamorphic lens optically widens that back to 21:9 to fill your scope screen (circles are back to looking like circles). All the pixels in the projector's 16:9 matrix contribute to the active content of the image. Thus you get more light on the screen. (There's also an argument to be made that you get improved resolution as well, but really the big factor here is the extra light.)

The second problem is that the OPPO does not know the top and bottom of the image are supposed to be discarded. So when you bring up any of the player's UI elements on screen, they will display above or below your screen.

This 2nd problem is what the 21:9 Cropped mode will solve for you (when the Zoom button is also set to 21:9). The image that gets sent out is the 21:9 content padded with black letterbox bars top and bottom to a 16:9 output frame. But if you bring up any of the player's UI elements -- such as on-screen Info -- they are displayed *WITHIN* the 21:9 subset of that output frame. So they show properly on your scope screen.

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Now let's switch to 16:9 content.

In your configuration with a normal (but zoomed) lens. There are two ways to display 16:9 content.

The simplest is to LEAVE YOUR LENS ZOOMED AS ABOVE, and switch the Zoom button on the OPPO to 16:9. In conjunction with the 21:9 Cropped mode, this gets you 16:9 content (in proper aspect ratio) floating in a 16:9 output frame with black bars around all 4 sides. The top and bottom letter box bars are the same as you would have with 21:9 content. Which means your lens zoom setting -- still unchanged -- will fill the scope screen top to bottom with the actual 16:9 content. The new pillar box bars on either side pad the actual 16:9 content to a 21:9 shape. So with your lens zoom unchanged you end up with a 16:9 image that fills the scope frame top to bottom but leaves pillar box bars on either side. The 16:9 content displays in proper aspect ratio on the scope screen.

The advantage of this is that it is EASY. Just a button push on the OPPO. In addition, the OPPO constrains its on-screen UI to the area of the 16:9 content. So you don't have UI elements (like on-screen Info) projecting above or below your screen, and you also don't have them displaying left and right of the width of that 16:9 content -- i.e., into the pillar box bars on either side.

The DISadvantage of this is what you've figured out. You lose horizontal and vertical resolution because some of the pixels in the output frame (and in the matrix in your projector) are being used only to hold black pixels. The original 16:9 content is carried in fewer pixels both vertically and horizontally.

The ALTERNATE way to display your 16:9 content would require TWO Changes. First you'd need to change the zoom on your normal lens so that a 16:9 frame fills your scope screen top to bottom (with unused portions of the screen to the left and right). Second you would need to change the Aspect Ratio setting of the OPPO from 21:9 Cropped to 16:9 Wide/Auto.

This gets you a 16:9 image in proper aspect ratio, filling your scope screen top to bottom, and maximizes the resolution (AND light output) by using all the pixels in both the 16:9 output frame of the OPPO and the 16:9 pixel matrix of the projector. And of course since the entire 16:9 output frame of the OPPO is projected onto your scope screen, the UI elements of the OPPO are also constrained to being on screen.

The disadvantage is that you have to make the two changes.

So for casual viewing of 16:9 content, you might very well leave your normal lens zoomed as for 21:9 content and use the combo of 21:9 Cropped Aspect Ratio and 16:9 Zoom in the OPPO.

But for best quality viewing of 16:9 content, you should change the zoom on you normal lens and change the Aspect Ratio of the OPPO to 16:9.

Again, for viewing 21:9 content, your best bet with your zoomable, normal lens is to zoom it for 21:9 and to use the 21:9 Cropped Aspect Ratio in the OPPO in conjunction with 21:9 Zoom.

But for best quality viewing of 21:9 content on your scope screen you should consider upgrading to a setup with an Anamorphic lens.
--Bob
Great explanation. To summarize, using the 21:9 cropped mode yields the following features for me:

1. When watching true 21:9 content the player's OSD is centered properly to the screen

2. For non-critical 16:9 content viewing, the switch to 16:9 is instantaneous, as opposed to several seconds to re-zoom a projector. Of course, there is loss of some resolution.

3. Finally, you do have the option of "stretching" 16:9 content to fit the 21:9 screen, if you so desire and you can tolerate it.
 
#27,375 ·
Thank you sir. One more question, did Oppo finally make a decent remote that doesn’t require pushing the buttons multiple times while cussing in order for it to work?
Shush. Now everyone will want one.

(Remotes sometimes fail but it has not been a common complaint).

-Bill
 
#27,376 ·
You can use 21:9 Cropped Aspect Ratio for this, along with the Zoom button to specify whether the content you want to see at the moment is 21:9 or 16:9.

When you select 16:9 with the Zoom button your 16:9 content frame will be displayed inside the 21:9 frame you already have set up. That is, with the projector zoomed in as you describe the 16:9 content will fill your screen top to bottom and will be centered on the screen left to right with black bars on either side.
--Bob
I suppose I want my cake and be able to eat it too.

What you describe will work, but don't I have to manually change the aspect setting on the Oppo if I want to change my lens position for 16:9 to avoid taking a resolution hit? I will never be permanently zoomed.

I want to be able to leave the Oppo at 16:9 Wide/ Auto and use the motorized lens to switch between 16:9 and 2.35. And then have a 'zoom' button that will toggle displaying 16:9 properly for when I need to see a menu while zooming and don't want to use the motorized lens on the projector.

Does that make sense?

You can do it somewhat with the existing zoom function but there are so many to page through when using 16:9 Wide/ Auto that it's a bit of a PITA.
 
#27,377 ·
Thank you sir. One more question, did Oppo finally make a decent remote that doesn’t require pushing the buttons multiple times while cussing in order for it to work?
When did you last change the batteries? The remote will still light up long after the batteries have drained too much for commands to be sent reliably.
--Bob
 
#27,378 ·
When did you last change the batteries? The remote will still light up long after the batteries have drained too much for commands to be sent reliably.
--Bob
I’ve had the trouble since day one with my 103 even after a battery change and the 103 remote was supposed to be better than the 93’s remote. Oppo players have been the best I have owned, but the included remotes are crap. Takes several button pushes to turn the player on or accomplish any function. Really hope for nearly $600 I can finally get a excellent Oppo player with a worthy remote.
 
#27,379 ·
I’ve had the trouble since day one with my 103 even after a battery change and the 103 remote was supposed to be better than the 93’s remote. Oppo players have been the best I have owned, but the included remotes are crap. Takes several button pushes to turn the player on or accomplish any function. Really hope for nearly $600 I can finally get a excellent Oppo player with a worthy remote.


The remote on the 203 is the best remote that I have ever used. Honestly makes me dislike all my other remotes


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#27,380 ·
Got my Oppo 203 today and it's absolutely sensational. Just wonderful. Experiencing a UHD movie for the first time (LUCY) was quite something! Better yet everything seems perfect right out of the box (with my LG OLED C7)

One very quick question. Minor really. When testing a few of my UHD discs I noted that opening Univeral / Fox logos (at the very start of the disc, not the start of the movie) were clipped by a second or two. I'm guessing its an HDMI thing (assessing the auto settings or something).

Is there any way to prevent or minimise this? (e.g. reducing the number of auto settings)

Next up: Passengers :)
Your display requires some time to shift into HDR mode, there's nothing you can do about it. Maybe one day the studios will realize that they could simply author a few seconds of black screen into the start of every title.
 
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