oppo dv-980h dvd player outputs 1080p and 7.1
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August 8th, 2007 post a comment (2) stumble it! digg it! by: technabob
Oppo Digital, makers of the famed DV-971H upscaling DVD player has just released a new player, the DV-980H. This one claims to be the first to offer both 7.1 channel audio and upconversion to a full 1080p resolution.
The DV-980H supports Dolby Digital Surround EX, which adds the surround back speaker channels, giving the player a leg up over traditional 5.1 surround. The player’s video processing circuitry can crank out 1920×1080 full frame images, letting you take advantage of the native pixel resolution of today’s top of the line 1080p displays.
This is a true “universal” player, supporting DVD, DVD-Audio and SACD format discs. Of course, it doesn’t play today’s high definition formats like Blu-ray or HD-DVD, but it’ll sure make your old DVDs look as good as they possibly can. The player also handles DivX format video files with ease.
In terms of connectivity, the 980H offers an HDMI (v1.2a) digital output, as well as component video, optical, coax, and discrete analog outputs for each of the eight audio channels too.
The only real gotcha here is that this player doesn’t include the stellar Genesis/Faroudja video chipset that was found in the classic DV-971H and DV-981HD models. But if you’re looking for both 1080p output and 7.1 channel audio, this new model is the way to go.
As is always the case with OPPO’s players, the DV-980H offers a ton of bang for the buck, retailing for just $169.
[via SlipperyBrick]
August 8th, 2007 post a comment (2) stumble it! digg it! by: technabob
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7.1, audio, component, dolby, dvd, hdmi, hdtv, oppo, player, upscaling, video
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1. aleck | October 28th, 2007 at 3:12 am
I’m planning to buy this DVD player but my concern is that my AV receiver don’t have HDMI input and can only take 5.1 analog input instead of the 7.1 this player is offering. Would I still be able to enjoy the SACD’s and Audio DVD if i only use 6 of the 8 analog output this player is offering? thanks for the info…
2. technabob | October 28th, 2007 at 9:00 am
In terms of video, your component output will be restricted to 480p (or 576p in PAL) on any CSS-protected discs.
Audio, on the other hand isn’t a problem. Just don’t hook up the “Surround Back” channels, and you should be fine. There may be a menu setting to select 5.1 vs. 7.1, but that’s it.
You also should be able to connect the HDMI directly to your TV and then audio connectors directly to your receiver. That would let you preserve the full upscaling and audio capabilities.
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