OPPO DV-983H FIRMWARE RELEASE

Note: All the firmwares are for European Version

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Latest Release:

Release Date: November 22, 2008

BES983-14-1122  (click here)

Note: Follow the Update Instructions (using USB or CD-R) at the bottom of this page:

Summary of This Release:

The following new features and improvements are included in this version:

1. PAL 4:3 DVD Aspect Ratio Detection

This version enhances the detection of PAL DVD aspect ratio. When played on a DV-983H with previous firmware versions, some PAL 4:3 DVD discs could be displayed with an incorrect aspect ratio. For example, a 4:3 movie could be displayed as 16:9 even when the "TV Display" setup menu option "16:9 Wide/Auto". With this firmware version, the DV-983H automatically detects the aspect ratio of the DVD video program. If the program is 4:3 aspect ratio, the player adds borders in order to display the video correctly on a 16:9 screen.

2. Proper Aspect Ratio for Analog Video Output

Previous firmware versions always output full screen video through the player's analog output (Component, S-Video and Video), simply because the DV-983H is designed to be used with an HDMI-equipped display device. Users can override the full screen output by setting the "TV Display" setup menu option, but any interruption of playback will restore the video to full screen. With this firmware version, when the "Primary Output" setup menu option is set to "Component" and no HDMI cable is plugged in, the aspect ratio chosen by setting the "TV Display" setup menu option will be applied. Interruption of playback, such as pausing, fast forwarding or reversing will not change the selected aspect ratio. The user still needs to select the aspect ratio at the beginning of the playback by changing the "TV Display" setup menu option. OPPO is working on applying automatic aspect ratio detection to the analog output.

3. Improved SACD Error Handling

When playing certain SACDs and the player encounters an encoding error on the disc, previous firmware versions skip to the next track. This version handles the situation more gracefully - it ignores the error and continues to play the track. So far only two such SACD titles are identified - "Heathen by David Bowie" and "All the Way ... A Decade of Song by Celine Dion". Our test indicated that when the error is ignored there is no audible glitch.

All features and improvements of the previous firmware update are also included in this version.

 

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Previous Version:

BES983-05-0711 (click here)

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

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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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To find your DVD player's firmware version:

1. Switch on the player and connect it to your TV.
2. Press `setup´ on your remote control.
3. Punch in the number 9210 on your remote control. Now you will see the firmware version displayed on the screen.
4. Compare it with the firmware version that you already have in the player. If the player have an older version, proceed further!
5. (Press `setup´ again to exit.)

 

USB Upgrade Instructions

1. Download the firmware version of your choice.
2. Copy the downloaded file to a USB thumb drive (or a flash memory card if you have a compatible card reader). Re-name the firmware to 983.BIN It is important that you must use UPPER-CASE characters for the file name.
3. Turn on your TV display and the OPPO player. Insert the USB thumb drive or flash memory card reader to the USB slot. Open the player tray, and then close the tray with no disc in it.
4. The player will find the firmware file on the USB thumb drive or flash memory card. You will see "Press Play To Start" on your TV display. Press the PLAY key on the remote or the player once. The TV display shows "File Copying" and then "UPGRADING."
5. When the front panel display of the OPPO player starts counting "01/32", "02/32" and so on, remove the USB thumb drive or flash memory card reader from the USB slot. DO NOT DO ANYTHING ELSE. What follows is the process when the player will reboot itself.
6. DO NOT PRESS ANY BUTTONS NOR ATTEMPT TO CLOSE THE TRAY NOR UNPLUG THE POWER DURING THE REMAINING UPGRADE PROCESS.
7. After approximately 1 - 2 minutes, the player reboots itself to complete the process. The update process is completed when the front panel of the DVD player shows "No Disc".
8. Press the "OSD" button on the remote control to verify the new firmware version.
9. The new firmware may affect your HDMI output resolution and setup menu settings. To ensure you have the correct settings, turn off and then turn on the player. Press the HDMI button on the remote control to set the desired output resolution. Adjust the setup menu settings if necessary.
10. Congratulations! You have just completed the firmware upgrade.

 

CD-R Upgrade Instructions:

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, re-name the firmware to 935  (It is important that you must rename the file!)
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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