A: Yes. To arrange a local pickup, please select "Pickup from Mountain View, CA" from the pull down box when selecting a shipping method during checkout. Once your order has been processed, an e-mail will be dispatched stating your order is ready for local pickup. You may then pickup your order during our normal business hours of 9:30AM and 5:30PM Mon-Fri.

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A: Sorry, the shipping cost is an inherited part of our cost structure, and we have to pass it on to the customers. Some other online stores may offer free shipping because those stores ship in sufficiently high volume to gain a substantial discount on shipping costs. For us this is currently not possible. As we obtain more discount from delivery companies in the future, we will pass on the savings to our customers.

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A: Yes, we ship to international customers from a number of countries that we are certain to have reliable delivery and payment processing. Please add the item to the shopping cart and check if your country is among our shipping destinations.

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A: High definition up-conversion is the process of converting standard resolution video stored on DVD discs to high definition video signal suitable for display on HDTV (High Definition Television). It is also called up-converting. When properly done, up-conversion can produce outstanding video with picture that is very close or rivals real high definition contents. For more details about this technology and its benefit, please read our white paper on getting the most out of DVD on an HDTV display.

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A: Anchor Bay Technologies has a history of creating innovative technologies for the home theater market. In 1997, Anchor Bay's founders started DVDO, Inc. which created the award-winning DVDO® iScan™ line of video processing systems and the first single chip video de-interlacer that incorporated 3:2 and 2:2 pull-down technology.

More recently, Anchor Bay has expanded their range of video processing technologies, with a view to producing the best possible image quality. The Video Reference Series Technologies has introduced Precision Video Scaling, and Precision Deinterlacing, which are now available as semiconductor products, and have been designed into high-definition video products that focus on outstanding picture quality. For more details on "VRS by Anchor Bay" video processing technologies, please visit the Anchor Bay web site.

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A: The OPPO DV-983H Universal DVD Player utilizes AutoCUE-C™, Progressive Cadence Detection™, Precision De-interlacing™ and Precision Video Scaling™ features of the "VRS by Anchor Bay" video processing technology. Initial DV-983H production batches use two "VRS by Anchor Bay" chipsets, the ABT102 de-interlacer implemented on Xilinx FPGA parts and the ABT1018 scaler. Later production batches use the latest ABT2010 video processor chip, which integrates all features and functions of the ABT102 and ABT1018. The ABT video processing solution also provides frame rate conversion, aspect ratio control and video zooming features for the DV-983H. These technologies combine to generate a clearer, smoother, and true-to-life picture free of artifacts.

*VRS, the "VRS by Anchor Bay" logo, and other associated product names are trademarks of Anchor Bay Technologies, Inc. and are used under license.

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A: The OPPO DV-983H DVD Player incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. HDMI was developed to meet the explosive demand for high-definition video and audio. With the release of HD content from broadcasters, studios and others, traditional ways to connect consumer electronics devices fall short of delivering the ultimate high-definition viewing and listening experience. To address this issue, leading consumer electronics manufacturers gathered to develop a next-generation digital interface that would meet the requirements for consumer electronics products today and in the future.

 

In short, the use of HDMI to connect all of your high-definition devices, displays and components will enable you to maximize your home theater system and experience digital content the way it was intended.

For more information about HDMI, please visit the official web site of HDMI.org.

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A: All three players are excellent DVD players with high definition up-conversion. The DV-983H is the "flagship" model designed for serious home theater enthusiasts. The DV-980H emphasizes more on overall performance and value while the DV-981HD emphasizes more on the video performance. See our comparison chart for more information.

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A: The OPPO DV-983H features a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), which is the latest digital audio and video connection for home theaters. Any newer TV, HDTV monitor or projector with an HDMI or DVI (Digital Video Interface) input port is generally compatible with the DV-983H. For connecting to a TV with a DVI port, an optional HDMI-DVI adapter cable is needed. There will be no loss of picture quality using the HDMI-DVI adapter cable, however since DVI does not transfer digital audio, you will need to connect audio signals separately to the TV. The digital video/audio output via HDMI from the DVD player is copy-protected with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection). The TV or projector must be HDCP compliant in order to properly accept and play video/audio from the DVD player.

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A: The OPPO DV-983H supports playback of virtually all current generation* disc types, including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD (SACD), Compact Disc (CD-DA), High Definition Compatible Digital (HDCD), Kodak Picture CD, etc. In terms of digital media file format, it supports MPEG2, Xvid, Windows Media Audio (WMA) and other digital video, audio, and image formats. For media compatibility**, the DV-983H plays CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL in addition to commercially pressed discs. For customers who travel to other parts of the world, the DV-983H features a 110V-240V universal power supply, PAL and NTSC systems support with bi-directional conversion for both disc contents and TV output formats. All these features make OPPO DV-983H a universal DVD player.

* Next generation disc types, such as HD-DVD and Blu-Ray are not supported.
** 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.

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A: The DV-983H offers limited up-conversion over its component output. Currently, the DVD player manufacturer's license does not allow high-definition up-converted video output through the component video interface for CSS-encrypted contents. We must comply with this requirement. As a result, all CSS-encrypted contents (almost all commercially pressed DVDs) will be limited to 480i/480p (576i/576p for PAL) output over component. The DV-983H only supports up-conversion over component output for non-encrypted contents, such as home video DVDs.

The DV-983H's component output does not feature "VRS by Anchor Bay" technologies. Progressive and up-converted output over component is only possible when the player's "primary output" setting is set to "Component" and the HDMI output port is not in use. When HDMI output is active, the component output is fixed at 480i/576i resolution.

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A: The OPPO DV-983H uses a unique set of remote control commands to support its wide range of functions. Leading universal remote manufacturers are gradually building the OPPO commands into their code libraries and products. Please inquiry with your remote control's manufacturer to find out if your remote supports OPPO players. If your remote control does not support OPPO commands, you may use an alternative set of codes to operate the OPPO DV-983H. Please program the remote control with the code for TOSHIBA, PHILIPS, MAGNAVOX, MARANTZ or ZENITH DVD players. Since each brand of remote control may have several sets of codes, you may need to try several times using different codes to get the working one.

Response to the alternative remote control code can be turned off by setting the "Alt RC Code" option to "Off" in the "General Setup Page" of the DVD player's setup menu. This setting is useful for avoiding remote command conflict when a user owns another DVD/LD player which uses the same remote control code.

Users with programmable remote controls who wishes to program their own codes or macros may find the following files useful:

For Philips Pronto users, we have made available the remote command codes and a PCF file. The remote command codes (HEX) requires manually setting the IR codes into your remote. The PCF contains a pre-designed DV-980H device entry which can be copied to your remote using the ProntoEdit NG program. (DV-983H and DV-980H uses the exactly same remote codes.)

Download TSU3000 PCF File

For other programmable remote control users who would like to enter the IR code into their remote control's programming software, a complete list of remote control IR code can be found here.

Download Remote Command Codes File (MS Excel .xls Format)

For users with learning remote controls, you can also train your remote control by following the manufacturer's instructions for learning individual commands.

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A: Yes. The DV-983H supports discrete on/off remote codes. The remote control IR protocol is NEC1. The device code 0x49B6. The discrete ON command code is 0x5A, and the discrete OFF command code is 0x5B.

For Philips Pronto users, the built-in HEX codes for discrete on/off are:

Discrete ON: 900A 006D 0000 0001 49B6 5AA5
Discrete OFF: 900A 006D 0000 0001 49B6 5BA4

For JP1 remote users, the discrete on/off codes are:

Discrete ON: NEC1, device #73, OBC 90
Discrete OFF: NEC1, device #73, OBC 91

A complete list of remote control IR code can be found in the "Support" section.

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A: The best output resolution of the OPPO DV-983H depends on what type of TV or projector you use with it. The one that looks best to your eyes on your particular TV is the best resolution to use. Technically it depends on several factors:

Typical consumer grade HDTV, HDTV monitors or projectors do not have high performance de-interlacing and scaling component. On the other hand, the de-interlacer and scaler in a high-performance up-converting DVD player like the DV-983H is more specialized in de-interlacing and scaling DVD signals, leading to better picture quality. If not done properly, the process of converting a standard-definition DVD signal to the native resolution of your HD display may cause a host of video artifacts. These flaws will be especially noticeable on large and high-resolution screens. Quality de-interlacing and scaling are the key components to stable, artifact-free movie watching on HD displays.

Based on these reasons, the rule of thumb when selecting an output resolution is to match the "native resolution" of your TV or display device as closely as possible. The "native resolution" is the resolution of the actual display component in the TV, such as the Plasma panel, LCD panel, or DLP™ chip. The TV may accept input signals with lower or higher resolutions than its native resolution. In such cases the electronics in the TV will up-scale or down-scale the video to fit its display component. Unfortunately many TVs on the market only do an average job scaling the video. On the other hand, if you set the OPPO DVD player to output a resolution that matches or is very close to the native resolution of the TV, you are more likely to get a great picture. For the latest generation of 1080p, "Full HD" or "True HD" displays, the best output resolution will naturally be 1080p. For most flat panels and DLP, LCD or LCoS (SXRD™, D-ILA™) rear projection televisions this will be 720p. For CRT rear projection televisions this will likely be 1080i. For non HD displays (very rare if they have HDMI or DVI) this will be 480p. You may want to try all available output resolutions and select the one that produces the best picture quality on your TV.

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A: That's because, in general, the scaler in a high-performance up-converting DVD player, such as the DV-983H, is more specialized in de-interlacing and scaling DVD signals than a typical HD display's scaler, leading to better picture quality. The process of converting a standard-definition DVD signal to the native resolution of your HD display may cause a host of video artifacts if not performed properly. These flaws will be especially noticeable on large and high-resolution screens. Quality de-interlacing and scaling are the key components to stable, artifact-free movie watching, and frequently the components built into the display (and into many competing DVD players) to perform these tasks are not up to the challenge. In most cases the scaler built into the DV-980H is more suitable for up-converting DVD video signal to high definition video signal, because:

• The de-interlacing and scaling are performed at the point closest to the video source, thus avoiding video artifacts that can be introduced when analog video signal travels from the DVD player to the TV display. Once unconverted to HD signal, the video signal is carried to the TV in pure digital format via HDMI output, and is no longer susceptible to analog noise.
• The de-interlacer and scaler have a direct digital hookup with the DVD reader, so that it can get the flags and additional information encoded in the DVD disc directly and performs the up-conversion accordingly. Doing up-converting outside of the DVD player may lose this advantage.

 

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A: No. HD-DVD and Blu-Ray discs are the next-generation video disc formats, which require special disc players. The current generation of OPPO DVD players do not support these formats. On the other hand, the OPPO DVD players are very good at producing up-converted high definition video from the standard DVD discs.

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A: Yes, the DV-983H fully supports HDCD. When a HDCD track or HDCD disc is played, the on screen display (OSD) will show "HDCD" briefly. When a standard CD track is played, the OSD will show "CD" briefly. HDCD decoding is done by the DV-980H if analog audio output is used. When digital audio output is in use, it is the responsibility of the AV receiver to decode the HDCD digital stream.

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A: There are a small number of SACD discs on the market that are mastered to play continuously without pause between tracks. The DV-983H supports gapless playback of SACD. Gapless playback of audio CD is also fully supported with the DV-983H product.

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A: The DV-983H does not support 1080p 24Hz output. This is a limitation of the ABT102 and ABT1018 video processing chipsets used in the DV-983H. On the other hand, the 3:2 and 2:2 pull-down function of the ABT102 chipset and the frame rate conversion function of the ABT1018 chip work very well to produce a 1080p 50Hz or 1080p 60Hz output without any combing or tearing. 1080p 50Hz and 1080p 60Hz are supported by more display devices than 1080p 24Hz. The ABT2010 video processor chip used in later productions batches has been configured to the exact performance and specifications of the ABT102 and ABT1018 chipsets. It does not support 1080p 24Hz output either.

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A: The DV-983H does not support 480i/576i output over HDMI. 480i/576i over HDMI output is usually recommended if you need to use an external video processor to handle de-interlacing and scaling. Since the DV-983H is designed with the best de-interlacing and scaling technologies, there is no need to use another video processor. In case you need 480i/576i output over HDMI from a DVD player, we highly recommend the DV-980H model, which supports this feature.

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A: The DV-983H does not support DSD output over HDMI for SACD. When playing SACD, the DV-983H converts DSD into high-resolution multi-channel PCM signal (88.2kHz, 24-bit, stereo or 5.1ch) and transmits the PCM signal over HDMI. If you need DSD output over HDMI, we highly recommend the DV-980H model, which supports this feature.

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