OPPO DV-981HD FIRMWARE RELEASE

Note:

All the firmwares listed here are for European Version of the product.

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Latest Version:

Release Date: September 18, 2008

EU981-03-0820 (click here)

Note: Follow the Update Instructions at the bottom of this page:

Release Note:

1. PAL Disc Compatibility
   A handful of PAL DVD discs have been identified to cause the DV-981HD to go into standby mode automatically when the "Video Mode" is set to "Video 2". This revision corrects the problem and can play these discs normally.
2. Subtitle and Audio Selection
   Users reported that when playing some international versions of Disney DVD titles, the subtitle and audio selection can only be made at the disc menu. The "SUBTITLE" and "AUDIO" remote control buttons cannot select the desired subtitle or audio tracks. This revision fixes the problem.
3. LPCM Rate for Coaxial and Optical Output
   With previous firmware versions, the "LPCM Rate" setup menu item is grayed out when HDMI audio is in use, and users cannot select high sample rate for the coaxial and optical output. This revision removes the restriction. Even when HDMI audio is in use, users can still set the "LPCM Rate" setup menu item and the player will output 96k or 192k PCM audio over its coaxial and optical output if the source material is encoded with such high sample rates.
4. Recorded Disc Compatibility
   This firmware version includes improvements made to enhance compatibility with recorded discs based on some user provided materials. Although the product specification indicates "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," OPPO tries very hard to accommodate our customers' compatibility requests. This firmware version enhances compatibility with some DVD+R and DVD-R media. These improvements are based on materials submitted by users. Thanks to all who provided materials for testing. 
5. SACD Compatibility Fix
   A small number of DV-981HD units play hybrid Super Audio CDs as regular CDs with the previous firmware version. This firmware version corrects the problem and ensures that hybrid SACDs are played according to the "SACD Priority" setting in the setup menu.

All new features and improvements from the previous firmware versions are also included in this revision.

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Previous Version:

Release Date: September 17, 2007

EU981-02-0917 (click here)

Note: Follow the Update Instructions at the bottom of this page:

Release Note:

1. Manual Color Space Selection
2. Super Audio CD (SACD) Track Number Display
3. Alternative Remote Control Code
4. Light Control "All Off" Option
5. Adjustable Slide Show Interval
6. More OSD languages (now ENG, GER, FRA, ESP, DUT, SWE)
7. Other improvements includes: When "TrueLife" is turned off, noise reduction is not triggered. 

Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Update Instructions
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Before You Start::
Warning: Although DIY firmware upgrade is an easy and usually trouble-free process, an improper or failed firmware upgrade could render the DVD player unusable. Choose DIY only if you are aware of and accept the risks of performing DVD player firmware upgrade. Otherwise, you can contact OPPO authorized resellers to send the player back for the upgrade.
Follow the instructions EXACTLY; Don't press the "Open/Close" key until the player reboots itself. The entire process takes between 3-4 minutes. Stay focused and be patient during this process. Make sure the AC power connection is secured; use an Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) from your PC if necessary (in areas where AC is not stable). Do not interrupt power on the DVD player during the update process. The firmware will have factory default settings that may be different from the settings you currently have. You may want to note your current settings as you will have to reconfigure them after installing this firmware.
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Firmware update steps:

1. Find your player's firmware version:
   a) Switch on the player and connect it to your TV.
   b) Press `setup´ on your remote control.
   c) Punch in the number 9210 on your remote control.
   Now firmware version will be shown on screen.
2. Compare it with the firmware version that you received from us. If the player has an older version, proceed further!
3. Before recording the file to an empty disc, make a copy of the firmware. Re-name the 1st copy to 935.BIN and the 2nd to 981.BIN . So the CD should contain a 935.BIN and a 981.BIN file if you burned it successfully.
   
4. Record the firmware copy on to a single disc (use a new, empty disc) use:: CDBurnerXP Pro (choose ISO level 1 instead of ‘Joliet') CDBurner::Click here for more help or Nero Burning ROM (choose `ISO 9660 only`) Nero::Click here for more help
5. Switch on the DVD PLAYER, and open the tray.
6. Put the firmware disc to tray and close the tray.
7. Waiting, while the update help message display on TFT, press the "PLAY" button. The help message on screen will show "FILE COPY"
8. After the files are copied(30 sec), the tray will eject automatically. Take out the disc and wait till the tray closes automatically!! The OSD Will show "Waiting, Update......." Note: At this time, updating doesn't finish. Must not power down it
9. Waiting(2-3 min), when the update is finished, the DVD player will reset automatically.
10. Switch off the DVD PLAYER

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