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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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For an alternative point of view, I prefer having my Yamaha receivers and prepro connected to the TV (and passing both audio and video into the Yamaha) so that I can have the Yamaha's info displayed on the TV screen. The front panel display on them simply isn't adequate. I've never observed any modification of the video signal passing through this way (the Yamaha's are set to video direct). Perhaps I'm just not critical enough? ;)
I fully respect your decision (really). I guess that I’ve just seen too many problem-solving threads, where folks end up having to eliminate ‘middle men’, in order to sort out problems, some of which did end up being attributed to the receiver. And (… please correct me if I’m wrong …) if you do have a receiver in the middle, it still has to play a part in the negotiation process, both from a copy protection perspective, and the possibility that it might not support the data rates that one might be planning to ‘push’ through it. And, again, whether it be due to bugs, or some other unexpected anomaly, those situations could result in the possibility of unwanted/unexpected changes to the content.

I tend to not care so much about getting the receiver OSD, and for most receiver configuration activities where I need it, I just change to a source that is fed through the receiver. Also, dumb question on my part, but if the video direct option (presumably) sends the data through, unaltered, how does the OSD content get ‘magically mixed into’ that content? Based solely on intuitition, I would have expected them to be mutually exclusive, but obviously my intuition must be wrong.
 
#37,042 ·
I fully respect your decision (really). I guess that I’ve just seen too many problem-solving threads, where folks end up having to eliminate ‘middle men’, in order to sort out problems, some of which did end up being attributed to the receiver. And (… please correct me if I’m wrong …) if you do have a receiver in the middle, it still has to play a part in the negotiation process, both from a copy protection perspective, and the possibility that it might not support the data rates that one might be planning to ‘push’ through it. And, again, whether it be due to bugs, or some other unexpected anomaly, those situations could result in the possibility of unwanted/unexpected changes to the content.

I tend to not care so much about getting the receiver OSD, and for most receiver configuration activities where I need it, I just change to a source that is fed through the receiver. Also, dumb question on my part, but if the video direct option (presumably) sends the data through, unaltered, how does the OSD content get ‘magically mixed into’ that content? Based solely on intuitition, I would have expected them to be mutually exclusive, but obviously my intuition must be wrong.
For another alternative.....

I run all my signals to a Lumagen which outputs simultaneously to the AVR and Projector. The Projector has 2 HDMI's (HDMI1 = Lumagen, HDMI2 = AVR) - so I setup for a movie with all the OSD of the AVR (and Oppo) to check video & audio set up correctly, and then switch to Projector HDMI1 to get a clean video only signal to the Projector from the Lumagen. AVR keeps processing just the audio.

Best of both worlds.
 
#37,044 ·
The OPPO has video controls. A lot of them. Do you trust that when you disable those they're off?
No, not really, but I guess your question sorta makes my original point. We’ve already seen OPPO settings that aren’t working as expected (e.g. a regression in the current firmware, resulting in the ‘pink screen’ problems), and I had lots of ‘fun and excitement’ with Dolby Vision in my LG G6 (before an eventual firmware fix for that issue), so even when one is dealing with only the minimum number of possible devices, it’s sometimes tricky to sort out the bugs, and get things right (or, ‘almost right’). Additionally, with so many (many) different formats, when including the legacy formats, all those being supported in new equipment, the ‘EDID negotiation universe’ is fraught with the possibilities of ‘things going sideways’. So, since OPPO did gift us with two HDMI outputs, I simply just choose to ‘jump on that’, and eliminate, yet another device, that has the potential of causing me even more, unwanted, video-related grief. Color me a pessimist…
 
#37,047 ·
In Device Setup, do you have the Oppo's Auto Power Off function set to on?
Yes, and it works as it should: shuts off after 30 minutes of inactivity.

This morning, the player just shut off after 15 minutes, while playing back audio, like it did a few days ago. I restarted the player, and it's been playing back audio for two hours now without any problem. When the 203 shuts off by itself, while playing back audio, there's no rhyme or reason to it (or so it seems).

By the way, I never experienced that auto shut off problem with optical discs, whether CDs or BDs, nor with MKV files from the same ExFAT hard drive where the FLAC files are.
 
#37,048 ·
Yes, and it works as it should: shuts off after 30 minutes of inactivity.

This morning, the player just shut off after 15 minutes, while playing back audio, like it did a few days ago. I restarted the player, and it's been playing back audio for two hours now without any problem. When the 203 shuts off by itself, while playing back audio, there's no rhyme or reason to it (or so it seems).

By the way, I never experienced that auto shut off problem with optical discs, whether CDs or BDs, nor with MKV files from the same ExFAT hard drive where the FLAC files are.
Check to be sure you have HDMI CEC (remote control over the HDMI cable) disabled in the OPPO. The shutoff command may be coming from some other portion of your system -- for example the TV, which might react that way after receiving 15 minutes of black video.

If you are using a programmable Remote, check to see if the shutoff is related to doing some other sort of operation with the Remote. There may be an error in your setup of that Remote such that it thinks you no longer need the OPPO powered when you do that other operation.
--Bob
 
#37,049 ·
I have a problem where a folder name on my QNAP NAS is not showing the correct name when accessed via the OPPO “Network” folder view.

I renamed the folder in the NAS it about a month ago, and that is when the problem started. The folder was renamed from “Movies” to “Movies-2K”, and now it shows as “Movies-3D”. Ironically I do have a folder with this name, so it appears twice, but the duplicate folder has the correct content of the “Movies-2K” folder.

I hope that makes sense.

I have tried power-cycling the OPPO while set to “energy efficient”, but that did not help.

Thanks for any input.

Mark


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#37,050 ·
I have a problem where a folder name on my QNAP NAS is not showing the correct name when accessed via the OPPO “Network” folder view.
Is this via DLNA? The server may be confused and needs a reboot or a rebuild of its database.

-Bill
 
#37,051 ·
Check to be sure you have HDMI CEC (remote control over the HDMI cable) disabled in the OPPO. The shutoff command may be coming from some other portion of your system -- for example the TV, which might react that way after receiving 15 minutes of black video.

If you are using a programmable Remote, check to see if the shutoff is related to doing some other sort of operation with the Remote. There may be an error in your setup of that Remote such that it thinks you no longer need the OPPO powered when you do that other operation.
Thanks Bob. HDMI CEC if OFF on the 203. When it happens, I'm not using the remote.
 
#37,052 ·
Is this via DLNA? The server may be confused and needs a reboot or a rebuild of its database.



-Bill


I am pretty sure it is. I have rebooted the NAS in an attempt to fix this. I just assumed the issue was with the OPPO, but I will do some research to see if is a QNAP issue.

Thanks Bill.

Mark


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#37,053 ·
This happened twice in the last few days: while the 203 is playing back FLAC files from an ExFAT hard drive, with Pure Audio engaged (to prevent burn in on my OLED TV), the 203 simply shuts off at some point.
I have sorta of a doubt about Oppo's MediaControl app on my iPhone. Reliability is average when in use: maybe it's sending data when not in use?
 
#37,054 · (Edited)
So as mentioned yesterday, I was initially getting a message telling me I should connect the Oppo to a 4K tv with HDR. See Pic 1. It was then playing the disc in 1080p.

I have tinkered with the settings tonight in Video Setup and it is now playing in 4k.

Please see pics 2 and 3.

I noticed on Pic 4 that it says HDR format as SDR, so I went back into Video SetUp and changed the HDR Setting from Auto > Forced.

This started playing the movie in HDR10 but the colour was all wrong. See Pic 5.

So I changed it back to Auto and it is back to HDR Format : SDR and Pic 6 shows better colour.

Is there a way to watch in HDR or HDR10 without the dodgy colour output?

Pic 7 show the current Video Setup.
I'm late to the party, and this is just another user that has a very similar issue, not a solution, sorry, but I use a similar workaround. I don't have 4K discs come out in 1080p, but because my display also apparently indicates that it can't do HDR when playing a disc in the Oppo (and it can, as it's an LG EF559500), I also use forced HDR, and when I do, I get the exact same red-saturated pictures when the 4K disc is DolbyVision rather than HDR-10. The display I have is NOT DV capable. What I do for those DV discs is change the color space to 2020 SDR, and then I get reasonable colors, but still in 4K.

I've tried many times to find out why the Oppo thinks the LG is not HDR capable (my Roku Ultra thinks the same thing, but for my ATV 4K, I just force HDR, and it works), but I've never figured out the reason. The Denon 8500 should be able to pass the 4K HDR indicator from the TV to the source device, the LG TV is set to receive the HDR signals, and I'm using all premium certified HDMI cables, and yet, for some reason, my LG is apparently advertising itself as NOT 4K HDR capable. Your display may be doing the same. I've actually considered getting an HDFury Vertex to solve the issue. I just haven't been annoyed enough to pay an additional $300 to solve the problem. I was hoping the Oppo HDR force function could make this work OK, as it is supposed to change DV to HDR-10 in "forced" mode, but it doesn't do that correctly if it detects the display as non-HDR.
 
#37,055 ·
I'm late to the party, and this is just another user that has a very similar issue, not a solution, sorry, but I use a similar workaround. I don't have 4K discs come out in 1080p, but because my display also apparently indicates that it can't do HDR when playing a disc in the Oppo (and it can, as it's an LG EF559500), I also use forced HDR, and when I do, I get the exact same red-saturated pictures when the 4K disc is DolbyVision rather than HDR-10. The display I have is NOT DV capable. What I do for those DV discs is change the color space to 2020 SDR, and then I get reasonable colors, but still in 4K.



I've tried many times to find out why the Oppo thinks the LG is not HDR capable (my Roku Ultra thinks the same thing, but for my ATV 4K, I just force HDR, and it works), but I've never figured out the reason. The Denon 8500 should be able to pass the 4K HDR indicator from the TV to the source device, the LG TV is set to receive the HDR signals, and I'm using all premium certified HDMI cables, and yet, for some reason, my LG is apparently advertising itself as NOT 4K HDR capable. Your display may be doing the same. I've actually considered getting an HDFury Vertex to solve the issue. I just haven't been annoyed enough to pay an additional $300 to solve the problem. I was hoping the Oppo HDR force function could make this work OK, as it is supposed to change DV to HDR-10 in "forced" mode, but it doesn't do that correctly if it detects the display as non-HDR.
Some TV has only few full 2.0 HDMI specs. My TV has only two of four HDMI rated 2.0, for instance. If you are not using a full bandwidth one it will be limited. May be your case? Did you try changing TV input?

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Will have to do this when I get back home a little later.....
So as mentioned yesterday, I was initially getting a message telling me I should connect the Oppo to a 4K tv with HDR. See Pic 1. It was then playing the disc in 1080p.

I have tinkered with the settings tonight in Video Setup and it is now playing in 4k.

Please see pics 2 and 3.

I noticed on Pic 4 that it says HDR format as SDR, so I went back into Video SetUp and changed the HDR Setting from Auto > Forced.

This started playing the movie in HDR10 but the colour was all wrong. See Pic 5.

So I changed it back to Auto and it is back to HDR Format : SDR and Pic 6 shows better colour.

Is there a way to watch in HDR or HDR10 without the dodgy colour output?

Pic 7 show the current Video Setup.
You can't send HDR10 to a TV that does not support HDR10 and expect to get proper color. Not possible unless you can create a custom PQ gamma curve in your TV.
 
#37,057 ·
There's so many pages in this thread, that it's hard to find any fixes or if it's just a common issue for the 203, but I have a mix of .m2ts and .mkv files full of demo trailers that have a range of SDR, HDR10, Vision, Atmos, TrueHD, DTS-X, DTS-HD MA. I have video out to the LG OLED TV and audio out to my Integra pre-amp.


In terms of audio, sometimes watching the files has no issues and I can watch a whole heap in a row. Everything is detected by the pre-amp as the correct audio, but suddenly the ATMOS files will have no sound altogether, and then after that, all the files will have no audio. I can see the pre-amp display not changing, which I guess it's not handshaking the sound through the HDMI as I test each video out. Have tried different cables. Sometimes watching a basic stereo file will help, then other times I can't get any sound out of anything unless I power cycle the 203 player.


The files with Dolby Vision only come up as HDR10 through the TV with HDR settings set to Auto. If I set it to forced Dolby Vision on the 203, suddenly the normally blue Oppo menu hue changes to green, and then watching any video files, even SDR or Dolby Vision files, the picture will be highly saturated and the colour hue is not right. Again, power cycling will help, but then it just happens again after a few videos. So I cannot leave the 203 player set to forced Vision without these picture issues, but then set to Auto doesn't detect the Dolby Vision. Vision has no issue being detected on official UHD discs.



It only seems to happen though to files on a USB 3.0 external/thumb drives. Are all these issues built in on purpose by Oppo? Or more of a HDMI/MKV issue.
 
#37,058 ·
There's so many pages in this thread, that it's hard to find any fixes or if it's just a common issue for the 203, but I have a mix of .m2ts and .mkv files full of demo trailers that have a range of SDR, HDR10, Vision, Atmos, TrueHD, DTS-X, DTS-HD MA. I have video out to the LG OLED TV and audio out to my Integra pre-amp.

In terms of audio, sometimes watching the files has no issues and I can watch a whole heap in a row. Everything is detected by the pre-amp as the correct audio, but suddenly the ATMOS files will have no sound altogether, and then after that, all the files will have no audio. I can see the pre-amp display not changing, which I guess it's not handshaking the sound through the HDMI as I test each video out. Have tried different cables. Sometimes watching a basic stereo file will help, then other times I can't get any sound out of anything unless I power cycle the 203 player.

It only seems to happen though to files on a USB 3.0 external/thumb drives. Are all these issues built in on purpose by Oppo? Or more of a HDMI/MKV issue.
Welcome to the longstanding "bug" which was even present with the 103 - so no hope for a fix. There are a few options for workarounds...

Issue:
The concern is when switching between Dolby THD and DTS HD MA soundtracks.

Option 1 - reboot between playing different ones (not very convenient)
Option 2 - organise your files so they are in Folders, of Dolby and DTS tracks, and minimise your issue to "once per" demo when changing Folders.
Option 3 - Switch to a DD track, and back again to the DD THD or DTS will "fix" the lack of sound. This works well with movies - ALWAYS Rip with an extra Dolby Digital track to allow this option easily.

Oppo provide great media playback - but the manual makes it clear it is on a "best intentions" basis. Now you know how to get round it, its not that bad - except for "short demo" clips. Its perfectly acceptable for movies IMO.
 
#37,059 ·
There's so many pages in this thread, that it's hard to find any fixes or if it's just a common issue for the 203, but I have a mix of .m2ts and .mkv files full of demo trailers that have a range of SDR, HDR10, Vision, Atmos, TrueHD, DTS-X, DTS-HD MA. I have video out to the LG OLED TV and audio out to my Integra pre-amp.


The files with Dolby Vision only come up as HDR10 through the TV with HDR settings set to Auto. If I set it to forced Dolby Vision on the 203, suddenly the normally blue Oppo menu hue changes to green, and then watching any video files, even SDR or Dolby Vision files, the picture will be highly saturated and the colour hue is not right. Again, power cycling will help, but then it just happens again after a few videos. So I cannot leave the 203 player set to forced Vision without these picture issues, but then set to Auto doesn't detect the Dolby Vision. Vision has no issue being detected on official UHD discs.



It only seems to happen though to files on a USB 3.0 external/thumb drives. Are all these issues built in on purpose by Oppo? Or more of a HDMI/MKV issue.
I believe that MKV does not support Dolby Vision. So if you force DV in the Oppo it is converting HDR10 to Dolby Vision. Also, set the Oppo to "TV Led" Dolby Vision.
 
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Some TV has only few full 2.0 HDMI specs. My TV has only two of four HDMI rated 2.0, for instance. If you are not using a full bandwidth one it will be limited. May be your case? Did you try changing TV input?
I appreciate the suggestion, but yes, I've tried different TV inputs, different receiver inputs, different receivers (4200 and 8500), not using the receiver at all and going directly to the device, different HDMI cables, different HDR modes on the Oppo, different source devices. At this point, I've pretty much exhausted the possibilities, and although the Oppo's HDR "force" function doesn't work for me on DV discs, given the results, I have to assume that it's my display that has the issue, even though others with the same display don't have the problem.

I really wish the 203 could completely work around the problem (as I was hoping the Oppo DV HDR force would), but at least it has ways of ameliorating it. I'm probably just going to have to spring for a new display at some point. Although with none supporting 3D any longer, I really don't want to give up that feature...even to get working DolbyVision.

Right now, I'm just happy that 2020 SDR seems to work reasonably well on the 203. Even if the colors aren't perfect, they look pretty good to me.
 
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