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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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#37,061 ·
BUMP. Anyone?
Problem with my 203.Turned on Pure Audio by mistake,when I turned it off the player light came on but no video on my PJ.When I route my 105 D through the HDMI input there are video.Tried the same with a TV,and same thing happens.No video when I turn off Pure Audio.Any thoughts?

Regards.
 
#37,062 ·
BUMP. Anyone?
Problem with my 203.Turned on Pure Audio by mistake,when I turned it off the player light came on but no video on my PJ.When I route my 105 D through the HDMI input there are video.Tried the same with a TV,and same thing happens.No video when I turn off Pure Audio.Any thoughts?

Regards.
What happens if you cycle through the Resolution options with the remote? The front panel should show the selections.

Press and hold the Resolution button and Output Resolution, HDR, Color Space, Color Depth will be reset to factory defaults. Does that do anything for you?

-Bill
 
#37,063 ·
What happens if you cycle through the Resolution options with the remote? The front panel should show the selections.

Press and hold the Resolution button and Output Resolution, HDR, Color Space, Color Depth will be reset to factory defaults. Does that do anything for you?

-Bill
Been in contact with Oppo and tried all this after their suggestion,nothing helps.:confused:
 
#37,065 ·
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.

FWIW, I can restart my Denon X6400H and it fixes this problem. When I reboot the AVR, it always comes up on a different input, so I switch it to the input for the 203, and everything works on the audio side.
I have been aware of the Oppo "bug" for sometime and the above is what I have done. For some reason at one point I clicked the wrong button and turned off the AVR. I think this is marginally quicker. No need to eject a disk or browse back to the right place on a network share to resume play. Not sure why it works, but it has worked consistently for me since I discovered it. It may be resetting the HDMI handshake has something to do with it... Anyway I would be interested to hear if the same method works for others. Also would like to hear what people have to say about why it would work.
 
#37,066 ·
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.
Sorry if this sounds obvious, but, did you enable UHD color mode on your TV? Did you try messing around with Oppo color space and color depth setings?

By the way, I really miss watching 3D movies at home.
 
#37,067 · (Edited)
WTF: Oppo 203 Media Control Android App?

I have the Oppo 203 Media Control Android app (version 1.2.0.3789) on my retired Samsung S7. I recently got an S9+ and I wanted to install the 203 Media app. It's not in the google play store anymore.

Can someone clue me in on where to find the Oppo 203 Media Control Android app (version 1.2.0)?

BTW, WTF in the Subject means "Where To Find". :rolleyes:
 
#37,068 ·
Running into an issue with the 203 tonight.
Player is connected directly to the tv (LG OLED C6P) with the included cable. Watched a DV title the other night with no problems. Put one in tonight and the screen goes black as soon as the DV title displays on the TV.

Tried multiple cables and inputs. Tv and opportunity are both on the latest input. Reset the player to factory settings and DV worked.. but it was 1080p. See output to 4k and it broke again.
Reset tv to default and no change.

4K HDR10 is fine but Dolby vision is doing this every time. Hard reset tv and player multiple times with no luck. Any ideas?
 
#37,070 ·
Running into an issue with the 203 tonight.
Player is connected directly to the tv (LG OLED C6P) with the included cable. Watched a DV title the other night with no problems. Put one in tonight and the screen goes black as soon as the DV title displays on the TV.

Tried multiple cables and inputs. Tv and opportunity are both on the latest input. Reset the player to factory settings and DV worked.. but it was 1080p. See output to 4k and it broke again.
Reset tv to default and no change.

4K HDR10 is fine but Dolby vision is doing this every time. Hard reset tv and player multiple times with no luck. Any ideas?
What was the movie? Sometimes cables do go bad.. however unlikely it seems.

Assuming you are on latest firmware for the player and the TV?
 
#37,071 ·
Sorry if this sounds obvious, but, did you enable UHD color mode on your TV? Did you try messing around with Oppo color space and color depth setings?

By the way, I really miss watching 3D movies at home.
Yes, I've enabled UHD mode on the inputs. I've tried disabling and re-enabling to see if it made a difference. No joy. It's a bit of a pain on the LG to do that, since the TV reboots when you change the UHD color mode on one of the inputs.

In any case, yes, both my wife and I enjoy 3D a lot, which the 203 makes very easy, so I'm not planning to upgrade my display for a while. It's a bummer that Oppo is getting out of the business, because I think they could have fixed the HDR force mode so that DV colors work right even on my display. It would be easy to say get another player, and one day I might have to, but having one as good as the 203 that I also made region-free for a lot of my content makes it worth putting up with the firmware glitches that will no longer get fixed. And of course, since it's my display with the issue, it's not really their problem, and another player might not handle it well either. They have worked with me in the past though to fix bugs with content, so they might have been able to help with this one too if they had stayed in business. Oh well, that's this hobby.

Thanks for taking the time to try to help.
 
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#37,072 ·
Just to pick up on this point, if running an ethernet cable between the router and player is difficult, have you considered using a pair of powerline ethernet adaptors to make the connection over your mains wiring? This is how I connect my router upstairs to my AV gear downstairs and it works very well.
Great minds! I discovered powerline (accidentally) a few days ago and have wired everything up. It works almost flawlessly!

I just have one remaining niggle. For some reason there is still an occasional mismatch between the audio playing and the display info. Last night on the Oppo an album fell out of step by 5 seconds. Just now my receiver fell out of step by 2 minutes, i.e. the display/track/time was 2 minutes behind the audio.

Is this a FLAC problem, i.e. caused by the time/effort needed to decode the file? It's clearly not player specific. Just wondering. Do any of you clever chaps know?
 
#37,073 ·
Running into an issue with the 203 tonight.
Player is connected directly to the tv (LG OLED C6P) with the included cable. Watched a DV title the other night with no problems. Put one in tonight and the screen goes black as soon as the DV title displays on the TV.

Tried multiple cables and inputs. Tv and opportunity are both on the latest input. Reset the player to factory settings and DV worked.. but it was 1080p. See output to 4k and it broke again.
Reset tv to default and no change.

4K HDR10 is fine but Dolby vision is doing this every time. Hard reset tv and player multiple times with no luck. Any ideas?
What was the movie? Sometimes cables do go bad.. however unlikely it seems.

Assuming you are on latest firmware for the player and the TV?
Tried Venom when I first noticed it. The 2nd one was IT which worked fine 2-3 days ago

Tried 3 different cables and 3 different inputs. Tried multiple configs on the 203 with restarting the player in energy efficient mode each time to make sure it changed

Converting to hdr10 worked fine.. but I'd prefer Dolby vision
 
#37,075 ·
The info on the PJ shows:Input signal RGB-Video,Resolution 1920 x 1080,Scan Mode Interlace,Refresh Rate 49,95 Hz.

Regards
That looks OK, given that you are in Europe and use 50Hz video. So the video output in the player is actually functioning.

It looks to me like the player's Copy Protection check isn't happy with what it is getting back from the projector, so it is muting the video output to black.

I suggest you turn off BOTH the projector and the player. Then unplug both of them from wall power. Then, while still unplugged, press and hold the front panel Power button on the player for a few seconds (to discharge any residual power). This combo forces a complete reboot of the player (and hopefully also of the projector).

Then plug both back in. Now turn on JUST the projector. Wait until it is fully booted up. Then turn on the player and see if you get video. If NOT, press the Resolution button on the OPPO remote to cycle through the choices of Custom, Auto, and Source Direct (as shown in the player's front panel display) to see if any of those give you video. Wait about 10 seconds on each of those choices, as it may take the player and projector a bit of time to implement the change.
--Bob
 
#37,076 ·
That looks OK, given that you are in Europe and use 50Hz video. So the video output in the player is actually functioning.

It looks to me like the player's Copy Protection check isn't happy with what it is getting back from the projector, so it is muting the video output to black.

I suggest you turn off BOTH the projector and the player. Then unplug both of them from wall power. Then, while still unplugged, press and hold the front panel Power button on the player for a few seconds (to discharge any residual power). This combo forces a complete reboot of the player (and hopefully also of the projector).

Then plug both back in. Now turn on JUST the projector. Wait until it is fully booted up. Then turn on the player and see if you get video. If NOT, press the Resolution button on the OPPO remote to cycle through the choices of Custom, Auto, and Source Direct (as shown in the player's front panel display) to see if any of those give you video. Wait about 10 seconds on each of those choices, as it may take the player and projector a bit of time to implement the change.
--Bob
Tried this,no video whatever I try.
 
#37,077 ·
^ I want to confirm: You DO get video to the projector if you select to play video coming into the OPPO on its HDMI Input, correct?

If true, I think this may be beyond your ability to fix.

Do you have another TV you can try to see if this problem is specific to your projector?

The player may need service, so at this point I’m mainly trying to collect information.
—Bob
 
#37,078 ·
^ I want to confirm: You DO get video to the projector if you select to play video coming into the OPPO on its HDMI Input, correct?

If true, I think this may be beyond your ability to fix.

Do you have another TV you can try to see if this problem is specific to your projector?

The player may need service, so at this point I’m mainly trying to collect information.
—Bob
It all started when the 203 would'nt let me play a 3D movie,saying my PJ was'nt compatible with the format,which it is.
I then would try my 105D through the HDMI Input,but I hit the Pure Audio by mistake.When I turned off Pure Audio the video did'nt come back,and have'nt since.The 105D plays fine trough the HDMI In Bypass input on the 203 so I got to see the movie in 3D.:)
I have a little TV I use for menus from my 105D.Connected the 203 to that and got video.Hit the Pure Audio button and video went black and when I turned it off video did not come back on the TV either.I'm on the latest EU firmware.Cables and PJ is the same I've used with the 203 all the time.
I've contacted the place where I bought it and they was to contact their supplier for further instructions.I have not much
hope for getting the player serviced in Norway.

Regards
 
#37,079 ·
I think there might be a glitch in the Oppo UDP-203 and Dolby Vision titles.. is someone able to test/confirm this?

Player: UDP-203 - Most recent firmware
TV: LG OLED C6P - Most recent firmware

Create a new picture setting on the Oppo (I believe under Setup - Video - Picture Adjustment) as:
Contrast +3
Saturation +2
Sharpness +2

You'll need to fully shut down the player (make sure Energy Efficient is turned on, so it fully shuts down) and then start it up again.

Play a DolbyVision title after that.. Does the DolbyVision display normally? Or do you get a black video signal?

I've confirmed on my own player that setting these back to 0 on every setting does fix the issue.. And DolbyVision is supposed to ignore these picture settings entirely (only applying them to HDR10) but it seems to create an error with the picture. Once I set them back to 0 and re-start the player, it works fine.
 
#37,080 ·
It all started when the 203 would'nt let me play a 3D movie,saying my PJ was'nt compatible with the format,which it is.
I then would try my 105D through the HDMI Input,but I hit the Pure Audio by mistake.When I turned off Pure Audio the video did'nt come back,and have'nt since.The 105D plays fine trough the HDMI In Bypass input on the 203 so I got to see the movie in 3D.:)
I have a little TV I use for menus from my 105D.Connected the 203 to that and got video.Hit the Pure Audio button and video went black and when I turned it off video did not come back on the TV either.I'm on the latest EU firmware.Cables and PJ is the same I've used with the 203 all the time.
I've contacted the place where I bought it and they was to contact their supplier for further instructions.I have not much
hope for getting the player serviced in Norway.

Regards

I would recommend making a factory reset on the Oppo and try different power on sequences. First player, then PJ and vice versa. I sent my Oppo player to Oppo directly, when the drive was broken. That was no problem and took nearly the same time as in Country service.

However, I don't know if after cease of their business Oppo still offers this service.
Good luck and greetings to Norway.
 
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