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Oppo DV981HD FAQ / Brain Dump
The Oppo Digital DV981HD has been highly anticipated as it takes the background of the DV971H and takes it a step further by adding 1080p, HDMI and SACD. There is no 480i via HDMI. Trere are no component outputs. For convenience, composite and S-Video are included.
Please note the reported results do change with the firmware. Because of this, the first post is always a work "in progress".
Contents:
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The Oppo Digital DV-981HD is now available for sale.
FIRMWARE
Latest Version: MVer: 05.00.01.07 Batch: 0-1115A
Release Date: November 30, 2006
Summary of This Release:
This firmware version is the initial public release for the OPPO DV-981HD Universal DVD Player with HDMI and High Definition Up-Conversion. It is already pre-installed in all units shipped on or after the release date.
MANUAL/TIPS/FAQ
User's manual:
Updated DV-981HD manual
[DV981HD SETTINGS:
Default settings are utilzed, for the most part. Some suggestions:
DIRECT PLAY:
To skip over the majority of warnings, promos, etc:
As soon as the DVD will allow:
"Direct Play" may appear briefly on the screen and the movie should begin.
CHECK FIRMWARE VERSION
Check Firmware Version:
The latest shipment of units are not region free. To change to region free mode do this:
DEFECT/WISH LIST:
REVIEW/TEST RESULTS
EQUIPMENT:
Display: Panasonic TC-22LH1, Hitachi 32HDT55, Sony KDL-40XBR2
Cable: Supplied HDMI cable, Monster HDMI->DVI (for Hitachi display)
Discs: DVE, Avia, HQV
Other: 6500K florescent light
REVIEW (HDMI):
Physical:
The obvious styling change as compared to the other Oppo Digital players is that this one is black in color. I think the Oppo is an attractive looking player -- I really like the understated styling and brushed black metal accent on the front panel. The player is solid feeling. While the tray is thin and flexes, it is tough. Solid metal on five sides. The disc door opens quietly. The discs spin smoothly and there seems to be no unusual vibrations. The RCA connectors are gold plated. Four foot pads with simulated "feet" in front.
Operation:
Just as nice as the DV-971H. Fast, secure, disc handling. Skipping tracks and general navigation is a joy. As with other MediaTek players, layer change is lightning fast. The Panasonic S97 has a lot more configuration items, no doubt about it, however the simplicity of the Oppo has its appeal as well. The quality of the zoom is not quite in the leauge of the Momitsu V880, but the picture looks fair. HDMI was enabled "out of the box". DTS decoder is included.
Picture:
Just as nice as the DV-971H. The Oppo player has a *lot* of detail. 1080p, in my view, ehances the picture even better. I tend to sit very close to the display and density of the pixels is just amazing. The DV-981HD takes advantage of that. The "per pixel" feature of the Sony 40XBR2 takes full advantage of the 1080p upconversion and is recommended for optimum viewing. While it does not play the new High Definition discs, the picture is immersive and quite startling. When using the player, start with the defaut settings. With these settings, color, tint, BTB, grayscale all looked correct and verified via DVE, filters, and 6500K reference. Good motion characteristics -- as expected with Faroudja. Pans looked smooth. Macroblock enhance is noted in some dim scenes. Some light random blocks of color tint noted with black and white material. Individual results may vary, but after lenghty viewing I think the Oppo may be doing a slightly better job than the S97. In many ways, the picture of this player reminds me of the 'S97 -- not real surprising given the Faroudja processing. Macroblock enhance aside, I would say the picture is vastly better than the V880.
DISC COMPATIBILITY (if listed, it's "OK"):
While the EQ and SF buttons will not affect the sound as in other modes, these are undocumented "Previous Page" and "Next Page" DVD-Audio operations.
PAL : (region free)
NTSC: (region free)
CONNECTION COMPATIBILITY:
HDMI only. HDCP compliant.
Has 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
VIDEO PERFORMANCE:
1080p : HDMI w/Sony KDL-40XBR2
1080i : HDMI w/Panasonic TC-22LH1, Hitachi 32HDT55, Sony KDL-40XBR2
720p : HDMI Hitachi 32HDT55, Sony KDL-40XBR2
480p : HDMI with Hitachi 32HDT55, Pansonic TC-22LH1, Sony KDL-40XBR2
SUMMARY:
Blacker than Black :
1080p Passes BTB
1080i : Passes BTB
720p : Passes BTB
480p : Passes BTB
Whiter than White :
1080p : Passes WTW
1080i : Passes WTW
720p : Passes WTW
480p : Passes WTW
Macroblock enhance :
1080p : Present
1080i : Present
720p : Present
480p : Present
Chroma Upsampling Error :
1080p : no
1080i : no
720p : no
480p : no
Subtitle Sync :
1080p : Good, some occasional combing noted
720p : Good, some occasional combing noted
Bad Edit :
1080i : OK
720p : OK
Layer Change :
1080p : *Blink* of an eye
720p : *Blink* of an eye
Motion Adaptive Deinterlacer :
1080p : Yes
720p : Yes
Frame/Field pause :
1080p : Field
720p : Field
4:3 display on 16:9 (aka "pillarbox"):
1080p: Yes (with a slight penalty of reduction in resolution)
720p: Yes (with a slight penalty of reduction in resolution)
DVE TEST PATTERN RESULTS (HDMI @ 1080p / 720p):
12 - Video Test Signals, Display Setup Patterns
12.2 - DVD PLUGE w/Gray Scale - Check for BTB, uniform color w/6500k ref, uniform geometry
1080p / 720p : BTB OK, gray OK, geometry OK
12.3 - DVD PLUGE w/White - check for BTB, change in BTB bars, uniform geometry
1080p / 720p : BTB OK, gray OK, geometry OK
12.4 - Needle Pulse - mostly for CRT. Ensure vertical line does not bend (lower white level if line bends)
1080p / 720p : No problem noted
12.5 - DVD PLUGE w/Gray & Bars - "catch all": check for BTB, black/white crush,color w/gray reference
1080p / 720p : BTB OK, no black/white crush, color OK
12.6 - Color Bars w/Gray Reference - color check w/filter: red based colors the same, green based colors the same, blue based colors the same
1080p / 720p : Color Bars OK. No "green depression".
12.7 - Split Bars w/Gray & DVD PLUGE - "catch all": check for BTB, black/white crush, split bars
1080p / 720p : BTB OK, no black white crush, color bars OK
12.8 - Combination - "catch all": check for BTB, color, Y/C delay, luminance sweeps
1080p / 720p : BTB OK, color OK /I]
12.9 - 20% Window w/DVD PLUGE : the pluge should not change with the varying window brightness no bars should appear or disappear
1080p / 720p : BTB OK
12.10 - 100% Window w/DVD PLUGE : as with 12.9
1080p / 720p : BTB OK, no fading or brightening
12.11 - 40% Window w/DVD PLUGE : as with 12.9
1080p / 720p : as with 12.10
12.12 - 80% Window w/DVD PLUGE : as with 12.9
1080p / 720p : as with 12.10
12.13 - 20% Window w/DVD PLUGE : as with 12.9
1080p / 720p : as with 12.10
12.14 - Reverse Gray Ramps (with steps) - even color with ref 6500K - no black or white crush within the framing "dots"
1080p / 720p : even color with 6500K, no black/white crush
12.15 - Reverse Shallow Ramps - criss-crossed gray ramps. The ramps should be smooth with almost imperceptible steps. The gradation should be smooth and visible with both the top and bottom ramps. If not, crushing is taking place.
1080p / 720p : Ramps OK
12.16 - Ambient Light Reference - adjust 6500K backlight to match brightness, if used
Not/Applicable
12.17 - 1.33 Overscan Pattern - check for overscan and edge enhancement (very much display dependent). The center cross should not be outlined by a white line on any edge.
1080p / 720p: No cropping. No edge enhancement noted
12.18 - 1.33 Aspect Ratio & Geometry Pattern - left: all horizontal/vertical lines visible: no flashing,no banding. right: all diagonal lines visible, smooth, no flashing, no banding
1080p / 720p : Mostly OK, some banding of high freq, horizontal/vertical lines noted. Otherwise OK.
12.19 - 1.78 Aspect Ratio & Geometry Pattern - as above with 1.78 markers
1080p / 720p : as with 12.18
12.20 - 1.78 Convergence & Geometry - should be centered
1080p / 720p : see 12.17
12.21 - Video Black
13 - Video Test Signals Picture Resolution
13.2 - SMPTE RP 133 - multiple:
1. Alphabet on all sides should be complete and readable.
2. Gray blocks should be uniform in color w/reference 6500K source. Next to the 0% box there is a 0% outer and 5% inner box. The 5% inner box should be visible. Next to the 100% box there is a 100% outer and 95% inner box. The 95% inner box should be visible. If either inner box is not visible, crushing is occurring.
1080p / 720p : OK
13.3 - Multiburst Vertical - all lines visible, even brightness, no banding, no
flashing, no jittering.
1080p / 720p : Some banding
13.4 - Multiburst, Horizontal, 0.5 to 5.75 Mhz - all lines visible, even brightness of segments, no banding no flashing, no jittering.
1080p / 720p : Even brightness, some banding noted at higher frequencies (may be display)
13.5 - Multiburst, Horizontal, 5.75 to 6.75 Mhz - all line visible, even brightness, no banding no flashing, no jittering. If the brightness decreases, freq response is fading. If brightness increases left to right, freq response boost or edge enhancement
1080p / 720p : Even brightness, some banding noted at higher frequencies (may be display)
13.6 - Luminance Sweep, 0.5 to 5.75 Mhz - all lines visible, even brightness, no banding, no flashing, no jittering.
1080p / 720p : Even brightness, some banding noted at higher frequencies (may be display)
13.7 - Pb & Pr Sweep 0.25 Mhz to 2.785 Mhz - all lines visible, even brightness, no banding, no flashing, no jittering, no fading to gray
1080p / 720p : Even brightness, some banding noted at higher frequencies,some fading to gray (may be display)
13.8 - Video Black
14 - Video Test Signals, System Evaluation
14.2 - 20% Flat Field - even gray at 6500K
1080p / 720p : Even color gray w/6500K reference
14.3 - 40% Flat Field - as above
1080p / 720p : as with 14.2
14.4 - 60% Flat Field - as above
1080p / 720p : as with 14.2
14.5 - 80% Flat Field - as above
1080p / 720p : as with 14.2
14.6 - 100% Flat Field - as above
1080p / 720p : as with 14.2
14.7 - 100% Window w/PLUGE - BTB check, still OK?
1080p / 720p : BTB OK
14.8 - Red 100% Amplitude - red, no orange tine, no other color, no noise, dead pixel check
1080p / 720p : Color good
14.9 - Green 100% Amplitude - green, no other color, no noise, dead pixel check
1080p / 720p : Color good
14.10 - Blue 100% Amplitude - blue, no other color, no noise, dead pixel check
1080p / 720p : Color good
14.11 - Red 75% Amplitude - should be no change in color from 100%
1080p / 720p : Color good
14.12 - Green 75% Amplitude - should be no change in color from 100%
1080p / 720p : Color good
14.13 - Blue 75% Amplitude - should be no change in color from 100%
1080p / 720p : Color good
14.14 - Cyan 75% Amplitude - check for noise
1080p / 720p : Color good
14.15 - Magenta 75% Amplitude - check for noise
1080p / 720p : Color good
14.16 - Yellow, 75% Amplitude - check for noise
1080p / 720p : Color good
14.17 - Horizontal Color Bars 100% Saturation - check w/filters
1080p / 720p : Color good
14.18 - Vertical Color Bars 100% Saturation - check w/filters
1080p / 720p : Color good
14.19 - Video Black
15 - Video Test Signals, 1.33 Pattern
15.2 - Convergence, 1.33:1 Linear - pillarbox check, should be white line around entire pattern
Not Applicable
15.3 - Convergence, 1.33:1 1.78 letterbox markers - same with 1.78 markers
Not Applicable
15.4 - Snell & Wilcox Zone Plate Test Pattern, 2/3 rate - ideally the concentric rings should move smoothly,no breakup, no flashing, no distortion as it moves and changes direction. This tests the motion adaptive deinterlacing. In practice it is normal with a good motion adaptive deinterlacer for the concentric rings to distort for a moment, then resume good shape when redirection occurs. The diagonal lines on the left should be smooth with no jittering. If output is 480i then the motion adaptive circuitry used will be that of the TV -- if present. 480i will be more of a test of the display.
1080p / 720p : Looks OK, concentric rings motion adapted, diagonal lines smooth
15.5 - Snell & Wilcox Zone Plate Test Pattern, frame rate - as above
1080p / 720p : Concentric rings not motion adapted, diagonal lines smooth
15.6 - Snell & Wilcox Zone Plate Test Pattern, field rate - as above
1080p / 720p : Concentric rings not motion adapted, diagonal lines smooth
15.7 - MPEG Decoder Test - *major* catch all test pattern:
1. diagonal lines on left smooth, no jittering
2. No banding with 4:2:0 on bottom left, it should be flashing alternate colors
3. Red and blue triangles in the center left should have smooth diagonal edges
4. Concentric blue/yellow and red/cyan circles in center upper left and right should be smooth and even brightness (aka ICP test)
5. Luminance sweeps at bottom should be even with no bleeding.
6. Rotating box in upper right should be smooth with no jaggies or combing
1080p / 720p :
1. Diagonal lines smooth
2. No banding, flashing alternate colors
3. Red and Blue Triangles have smooth diagonal edges
4. Concentric blue/yellow and red/cyan circles are smooth - passes test
5. Rotating box is smooth
15.8 - Black Stretch Test - check for BTB
1080p / 720p : BTB does OK
15.9 - Bounce - no geometry changes with flashing. Mainly for CRT displays.
1080p / 720p : No problems noted
15.10 - Video Black
16 - Video Test Signals, 1.78 Pattern
16.2 - Snell & Wilcox Zone Plate Test Pattern, 2/3 rate - as with 15.4
1080p / 720p : Looks OK, concentric rings motion adapted, diagonal lines smooth
16.3 - Snell & Wilcox Zone Plate Test Pattern, frame rate - as with 15.4
1080p / 720p : Concentric rings not motion adapted, diagonal lines smooth
16.4 - Snell & Wilcox Zone Plate Test Pattern, field rate - as with 15.4
1080p / 720p : Concentric rings not motion adapted, diagonal lines smooth
16.5 - A/V Timing Clock - color ramps w/flashing white bar on top. The colors should be smooth and the flashing white bar should coincide with the tone.
1080p / 720p : Colors smooth, timing OK.
AVIA (selected) TEST PATTERN RESULTS (HDMI @ 1080p / 720p):
Color Decoder - primary colors should be at 0% with reference to background gray
1080p / 720p : Colors OK when adjusted, no green depression noted.
Y/C Delay - primary colors should match up with gray box below at 0.00. Keep in mind that this test is only a rough estimate (Fixed with latest firmware update).
1080p: None
720p: None
Moving Zone Plate - Concentric and diagonal lines should retain shape and detail upon movement
All resolutions - Better than usual. Still some shimmering and blurring of diagonal lines but better than other players. I've never seen this test passed perfectly.
Pixel Crop (4:3) - Should be no pixels cropped from sides or top. This result is highly display dependent and the display should have a "per pixel" setting, other wise, highly display dependent
1080p/720p : None
Paul
The Oppo Digital DV981HD has been highly anticipated as it takes the background of the DV971H and takes it a step further by adding 1080p, HDMI and SACD. There is no 480i via HDMI. Trere are no component outputs. For convenience, composite and S-Video are included.
Please note the reported results do change with the firmware. Because of this, the first post is always a work "in progress".
Contents:
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- News
- Firmware
- Manual/Tips/FAQ
- Defect/Wish Llist
- Review/Test Results
The Oppo Digital DV-981HD is now available for sale.
FIRMWARE
Latest Version: MVer: 05.00.01.07 Batch: 0-1115A
Release Date: November 30, 2006
Summary of This Release:
This firmware version is the initial public release for the OPPO DV-981HD Universal DVD Player with HDMI and High Definition Up-Conversion. It is already pre-installed in all units shipped on or after the release date.
MANUAL/TIPS/FAQ
User's manual:
Updated DV-981HD manual
[DV981HD SETTINGS:
Default settings are utilzed, for the most part. Some suggestions:
- TV Display = Wide/SQZ (Will "pillarbox" 4:3 material with a slight penalty in 4:3 resolution)
- Brightness = 0
- Sharpness = OFF
- CCS = OFF (may reduce some flicker between bright colors)
- TrueLife = OFF (setting to ON will enable the Noise Reduction feature to be used)
DIRECT PLAY:
To skip over the majority of warnings, promos, etc:
As soon as the DVD will allow:
- Press Stop
- Press Menu
"Direct Play" may appear briefly on the screen and the movie should begin.
CHECK FIRMWARE VERSION
Check Firmware Version:
- Power on the player with no disc inserted.
- Press "OSD" on remote.
- Note the popup on the screen. The "Batch" notation will be the firmware level.
The latest shipment of units are not region free. To change to region free mode do this:
- Press Setup on remote control to access the setup page
- Enter 9210 on the remote
- A secret menu will pop up
- Select 0 to 6 in region code (0 is region free)
- Press Setup on remote again to exit
DEFECT/WISH LIST:
REVIEW/TEST RESULTS
EQUIPMENT:
Display: Panasonic TC-22LH1, Hitachi 32HDT55, Sony KDL-40XBR2
Cable: Supplied HDMI cable, Monster HDMI->DVI (for Hitachi display)
Discs: DVE, Avia, HQV
Other: 6500K florescent light
REVIEW (HDMI):
Physical:
The obvious styling change as compared to the other Oppo Digital players is that this one is black in color. I think the Oppo is an attractive looking player -- I really like the understated styling and brushed black metal accent on the front panel. The player is solid feeling. While the tray is thin and flexes, it is tough. Solid metal on five sides. The disc door opens quietly. The discs spin smoothly and there seems to be no unusual vibrations. The RCA connectors are gold plated. Four foot pads with simulated "feet" in front.
Operation:
Just as nice as the DV-971H. Fast, secure, disc handling. Skipping tracks and general navigation is a joy. As with other MediaTek players, layer change is lightning fast. The Panasonic S97 has a lot more configuration items, no doubt about it, however the simplicity of the Oppo has its appeal as well. The quality of the zoom is not quite in the leauge of the Momitsu V880, but the picture looks fair. HDMI was enabled "out of the box". DTS decoder is included.
Picture:
Just as nice as the DV-971H. The Oppo player has a *lot* of detail. 1080p, in my view, ehances the picture even better. I tend to sit very close to the display and density of the pixels is just amazing. The DV-981HD takes advantage of that. The "per pixel" feature of the Sony 40XBR2 takes full advantage of the 1080p upconversion and is recommended for optimum viewing. While it does not play the new High Definition discs, the picture is immersive and quite startling. When using the player, start with the defaut settings. With these settings, color, tint, BTB, grayscale all looked correct and verified via DVE, filters, and 6500K reference. Good motion characteristics -- as expected with Faroudja. Pans looked smooth. Macroblock enhance is noted in some dim scenes. Some light random blocks of color tint noted with black and white material. Individual results may vary, but after lenghty viewing I think the Oppo may be doing a slightly better job than the S97. In many ways, the picture of this player reminds me of the 'S97 -- not real surprising given the Faroudja processing. Macroblock enhance aside, I would say the picture is vastly better than the V880.
DISC COMPATIBILITY (if listed, it's "OK"):
- DVD-R : DVD Video
- DVD+R : DVD Video, Divx/Xvid
- DVD-RW : DVD Video (but not VR mode)
- DVD+RW : DVD Video
- CD-R : MP3, JPEG, NTSC VCD, PAL VCD, SVCD, Divx/Xvid
- CD-RW :
- DVD-Audio : YES. For two channel set the Downmix to "Stereo", for multichannel set to "5.1CH".
- SACD : YES
While the EQ and SF buttons will not affect the sound as in other modes, these are undocumented "Previous Page" and "Next Page" DVD-Audio operations.
PAL : (region free)
NTSC: (region free)
CONNECTION COMPATIBILITY:
HDMI only. HDCP compliant.
Has 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
VIDEO PERFORMANCE:
1080p : HDMI w/Sony KDL-40XBR2
1080i : HDMI w/Panasonic TC-22LH1, Hitachi 32HDT55, Sony KDL-40XBR2
720p : HDMI Hitachi 32HDT55, Sony KDL-40XBR2
480p : HDMI with Hitachi 32HDT55, Pansonic TC-22LH1, Sony KDL-40XBR2
SUMMARY:
Blacker than Black :
1080p Passes BTB
1080i : Passes BTB
720p : Passes BTB
480p : Passes BTB
Whiter than White :
1080p : Passes WTW
1080i : Passes WTW
720p : Passes WTW
480p : Passes WTW
Macroblock enhance :
1080p : Present
1080i : Present
720p : Present
480p : Present
Chroma Upsampling Error :
1080p : no
1080i : no
720p : no
480p : no
Subtitle Sync :
1080p : Good, some occasional combing noted
720p : Good, some occasional combing noted
Bad Edit :
1080i : OK
720p : OK
Layer Change :
1080p : *Blink* of an eye
720p : *Blink* of an eye
Motion Adaptive Deinterlacer :
1080p : Yes
720p : Yes
Frame/Field pause :
1080p : Field
720p : Field
4:3 display on 16:9 (aka "pillarbox"):
1080p: Yes (with a slight penalty of reduction in resolution)
720p: Yes (with a slight penalty of reduction in resolution)
DVE TEST PATTERN RESULTS (HDMI @ 1080p / 720p):
12 - Video Test Signals, Display Setup Patterns
12.2 - DVD PLUGE w/Gray Scale - Check for BTB, uniform color w/6500k ref, uniform geometry
1080p / 720p : BTB OK, gray OK, geometry OK
12.3 - DVD PLUGE w/White - check for BTB, change in BTB bars, uniform geometry
1080p / 720p : BTB OK, gray OK, geometry OK
12.4 - Needle Pulse - mostly for CRT. Ensure vertical line does not bend (lower white level if line bends)
1080p / 720p : No problem noted
12.5 - DVD PLUGE w/Gray & Bars - "catch all": check for BTB, black/white crush,color w/gray reference
1080p / 720p : BTB OK, no black/white crush, color OK
12.6 - Color Bars w/Gray Reference - color check w/filter: red based colors the same, green based colors the same, blue based colors the same
1080p / 720p : Color Bars OK. No "green depression".
12.7 - Split Bars w/Gray & DVD PLUGE - "catch all": check for BTB, black/white crush, split bars
1080p / 720p : BTB OK, no black white crush, color bars OK
12.8 - Combination - "catch all": check for BTB, color, Y/C delay, luminance sweeps
1080p / 720p : BTB OK, color OK /I]
12.9 - 20% Window w/DVD PLUGE : the pluge should not change with the varying window brightness no bars should appear or disappear
1080p / 720p : BTB OK
12.10 - 100% Window w/DVD PLUGE : as with 12.9
1080p / 720p : BTB OK, no fading or brightening
12.11 - 40% Window w/DVD PLUGE : as with 12.9
1080p / 720p : as with 12.10
12.12 - 80% Window w/DVD PLUGE : as with 12.9
1080p / 720p : as with 12.10
12.13 - 20% Window w/DVD PLUGE : as with 12.9
1080p / 720p : as with 12.10
12.14 - Reverse Gray Ramps (with steps) - even color with ref 6500K - no black or white crush within the framing "dots"
1080p / 720p : even color with 6500K, no black/white crush
12.15 - Reverse Shallow Ramps - criss-crossed gray ramps. The ramps should be smooth with almost imperceptible steps. The gradation should be smooth and visible with both the top and bottom ramps. If not, crushing is taking place.
1080p / 720p : Ramps OK
12.16 - Ambient Light Reference - adjust 6500K backlight to match brightness, if used
Not/Applicable
12.17 - 1.33 Overscan Pattern - check for overscan and edge enhancement (very much display dependent). The center cross should not be outlined by a white line on any edge.
1080p / 720p: No cropping. No edge enhancement noted
12.18 - 1.33 Aspect Ratio & Geometry Pattern - left: all horizontal/vertical lines visible: no flashing,no banding. right: all diagonal lines visible, smooth, no flashing, no banding
1080p / 720p : Mostly OK, some banding of high freq, horizontal/vertical lines noted. Otherwise OK.
12.19 - 1.78 Aspect Ratio & Geometry Pattern - as above with 1.78 markers
1080p / 720p : as with 12.18
12.20 - 1.78 Convergence & Geometry - should be centered
1080p / 720p : see 12.17
12.21 - Video Black
13 - Video Test Signals Picture Resolution
13.2 - SMPTE RP 133 - multiple:
1. Alphabet on all sides should be complete and readable.
2. Gray blocks should be uniform in color w/reference 6500K source. Next to the 0% box there is a 0% outer and 5% inner box. The 5% inner box should be visible. Next to the 100% box there is a 100% outer and 95% inner box. The 95% inner box should be visible. If either inner box is not visible, crushing is occurring.
1080p / 720p : OK
13.3 - Multiburst Vertical - all lines visible, even brightness, no banding, no
flashing, no jittering.
1080p / 720p : Some banding
13.4 - Multiburst, Horizontal, 0.5 to 5.75 Mhz - all lines visible, even brightness of segments, no banding no flashing, no jittering.
1080p / 720p : Even brightness, some banding noted at higher frequencies (may be display)
13.5 - Multiburst, Horizontal, 5.75 to 6.75 Mhz - all line visible, even brightness, no banding no flashing, no jittering. If the brightness decreases, freq response is fading. If brightness increases left to right, freq response boost or edge enhancement
1080p / 720p : Even brightness, some banding noted at higher frequencies (may be display)
13.6 - Luminance Sweep, 0.5 to 5.75 Mhz - all lines visible, even brightness, no banding, no flashing, no jittering.
1080p / 720p : Even brightness, some banding noted at higher frequencies (may be display)
13.7 - Pb & Pr Sweep 0.25 Mhz to 2.785 Mhz - all lines visible, even brightness, no banding, no flashing, no jittering, no fading to gray
1080p / 720p : Even brightness, some banding noted at higher frequencies,some fading to gray (may be display)
13.8 - Video Black
14 - Video Test Signals, System Evaluation
14.2 - 20% Flat Field - even gray at 6500K
1080p / 720p : Even color gray w/6500K reference
14.3 - 40% Flat Field - as above
1080p / 720p : as with 14.2
14.4 - 60% Flat Field - as above
1080p / 720p : as with 14.2
14.5 - 80% Flat Field - as above
1080p / 720p : as with 14.2
14.6 - 100% Flat Field - as above
1080p / 720p : as with 14.2
14.7 - 100% Window w/PLUGE - BTB check, still OK?
1080p / 720p : BTB OK
14.8 - Red 100% Amplitude - red, no orange tine, no other color, no noise, dead pixel check
1080p / 720p : Color good
14.9 - Green 100% Amplitude - green, no other color, no noise, dead pixel check
1080p / 720p : Color good
14.10 - Blue 100% Amplitude - blue, no other color, no noise, dead pixel check
1080p / 720p : Color good
14.11 - Red 75% Amplitude - should be no change in color from 100%
1080p / 720p : Color good
14.12 - Green 75% Amplitude - should be no change in color from 100%
1080p / 720p : Color good
14.13 - Blue 75% Amplitude - should be no change in color from 100%
1080p / 720p : Color good
14.14 - Cyan 75% Amplitude - check for noise
1080p / 720p : Color good
14.15 - Magenta 75% Amplitude - check for noise
1080p / 720p : Color good
14.16 - Yellow, 75% Amplitude - check for noise
1080p / 720p : Color good
14.17 - Horizontal Color Bars 100% Saturation - check w/filters
1080p / 720p : Color good
14.18 - Vertical Color Bars 100% Saturation - check w/filters
1080p / 720p : Color good
14.19 - Video Black
15 - Video Test Signals, 1.33 Pattern
15.2 - Convergence, 1.33:1 Linear - pillarbox check, should be white line around entire pattern
Not Applicable
15.3 - Convergence, 1.33:1 1.78 letterbox markers - same with 1.78 markers
Not Applicable
15.4 - Snell & Wilcox Zone Plate Test Pattern, 2/3 rate - ideally the concentric rings should move smoothly,no breakup, no flashing, no distortion as it moves and changes direction. This tests the motion adaptive deinterlacing. In practice it is normal with a good motion adaptive deinterlacer for the concentric rings to distort for a moment, then resume good shape when redirection occurs. The diagonal lines on the left should be smooth with no jittering. If output is 480i then the motion adaptive circuitry used will be that of the TV -- if present. 480i will be more of a test of the display.
1080p / 720p : Looks OK, concentric rings motion adapted, diagonal lines smooth
15.5 - Snell & Wilcox Zone Plate Test Pattern, frame rate - as above
1080p / 720p : Concentric rings not motion adapted, diagonal lines smooth
15.6 - Snell & Wilcox Zone Plate Test Pattern, field rate - as above
1080p / 720p : Concentric rings not motion adapted, diagonal lines smooth
15.7 - MPEG Decoder Test - *major* catch all test pattern:
1. diagonal lines on left smooth, no jittering
2. No banding with 4:2:0 on bottom left, it should be flashing alternate colors
3. Red and blue triangles in the center left should have smooth diagonal edges
4. Concentric blue/yellow and red/cyan circles in center upper left and right should be smooth and even brightness (aka ICP test)
5. Luminance sweeps at bottom should be even with no bleeding.
6. Rotating box in upper right should be smooth with no jaggies or combing
1080p / 720p :
1. Diagonal lines smooth
2. No banding, flashing alternate colors
3. Red and Blue Triangles have smooth diagonal edges
4. Concentric blue/yellow and red/cyan circles are smooth - passes test
5. Rotating box is smooth
15.8 - Black Stretch Test - check for BTB
1080p / 720p : BTB does OK
15.9 - Bounce - no geometry changes with flashing. Mainly for CRT displays.
1080p / 720p : No problems noted
15.10 - Video Black
16 - Video Test Signals, 1.78 Pattern
16.2 - Snell & Wilcox Zone Plate Test Pattern, 2/3 rate - as with 15.4
1080p / 720p : Looks OK, concentric rings motion adapted, diagonal lines smooth
16.3 - Snell & Wilcox Zone Plate Test Pattern, frame rate - as with 15.4
1080p / 720p : Concentric rings not motion adapted, diagonal lines smooth
16.4 - Snell & Wilcox Zone Plate Test Pattern, field rate - as with 15.4
1080p / 720p : Concentric rings not motion adapted, diagonal lines smooth
16.5 - A/V Timing Clock - color ramps w/flashing white bar on top. The colors should be smooth and the flashing white bar should coincide with the tone.
1080p / 720p : Colors smooth, timing OK.
AVIA (selected) TEST PATTERN RESULTS (HDMI @ 1080p / 720p):
Color Decoder - primary colors should be at 0% with reference to background gray
1080p / 720p : Colors OK when adjusted, no green depression noted.
Y/C Delay - primary colors should match up with gray box below at 0.00. Keep in mind that this test is only a rough estimate (Fixed with latest firmware update).
1080p: None
720p: None
Moving Zone Plate - Concentric and diagonal lines should retain shape and detail upon movement
All resolutions - Better than usual. Still some shimmering and blurring of diagonal lines but better than other players. I've never seen this test passed perfectly.
Pixel Crop (4:3) - Should be no pixels cropped from sides or top. This result is highly display dependent and the display should have a "per pixel" setting, other wise, highly display dependent
1080p/720p : None
Paul
