Brand NameOPPO Digital
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Technical Details
- High definition up-conversion up to 1080p Full HD resolution from standard DVD video discs. 480i/480p/720p/1080i also supported over HDMI
- Outstanding audio performance with 7.1-channel output and Dolby Digital Surround EX decoding
- Multiple playback formats, including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD with DSD, Audio CDs, HDCD, WMA, DivX and more
- High resolution picture slide show (HD-JPEG); USB 2.0 interface for video, picture and music playback
- Connections include HDMI, Component, Composite, S-Video, 7.1CH, 5.1CH, Stereo, Coaxial, Optical. Includes an HDMI cable
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Product Description
The OPPO DV-980H up-converting DVD player is designed to make your DVD collection look & sound its very best on HDTV. With support for 1080p displays, 7.1ch audio, USB2.0 & HD-JPEG viewing the unit is engineered to impress. The unit will play DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD, HDCD, CD, DivX, XviD and much more.
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64 of 66 people found the following review helpful
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Just to add my vote, this is an excellent DVD player. I use it with an older Sony LCD tv (XBR1, only goes to 1080i), and compared the picture, using a standard widescreen DVD, with my older Panasonic progressive scan Panasonic dvd player (480p output). The picture with this one is clearly superior.
As others have said, the whole thing reeks quality and attention to detail. A good quality HDMI cable is included, as well as standard video/audio cables in case you need them for troubleshooting. The packaging is a class above the industry.
If you want something for watching standard DVDs with a good HDTV, consider this one or the 981HD model.
As others have said, the whole thing reeks quality and attention to detail. A good quality HDMI cable is included, as well as standard video/audio cables in case you need them for troubleshooting. The packaging is a class above the industry.
If you want something for watching standard DVDs with a good HDTV, consider this one or the 981HD model.
34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Until the HD/Blu-Ray hi-def DVD format war is resolved and the prices of those hi-def players and discs become sane, the Oppo DV-980H is an excellent choice and the price $169 is most reasonable (good quality HDMI cable is included!) I purchased this player directly from Oppo in early August 2007 (Amazon wasn't offering it at the time, so I paid an additional $12 shipping charge.) The upconversion to 1080p is outstanding (HDMI connection required. Fortunately my Sony 40" HDTV has 2 HDMI inputs.) I would say that on a standard def 16:9 DVD the picture quality at 1080p is about 60-70% of what you would get in hi-def. It is NOT hi-def, but it is as close as you can get without paying outrageous prices. It also will play other Region coded DVDs (with an easy hack.) The only issue I have encountered is that some DVDs that are 16:9 letterbox are not upconverted to full screen (the letterbox is constrained to 4:3 pillar box.) Don't know why this is. This happens on older DVD versions of 2001 (menu is full screen, but not the film itself), Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and a 16:9 version of A&E's Nero Wolfe. Other older letterboxed DVDs display just fine. (Is there some coding on the DVD preventing upscaled display? One of Life's DVD Mysteries, I guess.) Completely unrelated to the player's performance is Oppo's impressive packaging of the player. Somebody really cared about quality from the packaging on up. This player performs as advertised (can't ask more than that.)
Addendum Jan 3, 2008:
I purchased new special edition of 2001 and it plays great. Don't know what the issue was with the older release.
Addendum Jan 5, 2008:
It appears the high-def DVD format war is drawing to a close with Warner announcing, conveniently timed to just after the holiday shopping season, exclusive support of Blu-ray. Of course, until Blu-ray hardware and software costs drop substantially, the Oppo is still a good buy.
Addendum Jan 3, 2008:
I purchased new special edition of 2001 and it plays great. Don't know what the issue was with the older release.
Addendum Jan 5, 2008:
It appears the high-def DVD format war is drawing to a close with Warner announcing, conveniently timed to just after the holiday shopping season, exclusive support of Blu-ray. Of course, until Blu-ray hardware and software costs drop substantially, the Oppo is still a good buy.
27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
I have a friend who just picked up this player and we watched a movie on it and it looks fantastic!!! I have an HD DVD player which does a great job of up-converting non-HD DVD movies to 1080p but this seemed a bit more sharp. I've seen cheaper players that do up-conversions but this one struck me as being much better. For me, the slight increase in sharpness isn't worth spending $200 for, but if you don't have anything to up-convert a DVD then this would be an excellent option at a decent price until you do pick up a high definition player.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Solid DVD palyer
In its day this set was excellent and it still is today. The only downside is the lack of 3D and internet access - if needed. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Horace'sWorld
No comparison to anything else on the market
I'm very happy I researched my options and ended up spending the extra money on Oppo. There are no other DVD players that compare to the quality of Oppo. Video is clear and sharp. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Stone
Great for audio.
This is my 5th Universal DVD player that could play both DVD Audio and SACD. My last player was the Denon 3910, which originally sold for $1500 and is known for its outstanding... Read more
Published 15 months ago by R. Pandolfo
Best purchase ever
I bought the Oppo 980H over two years ago for viewing my standard def home movies that were transferred from tape to DVD. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Sandra Dvorak
Oppo DV-980H
The unit is still to be installed. My son had to go out of town and when he got back, determined that the unit was not what he had in mind. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Ami
Waste of Money
I purchased this product in August 2009. By May 2010, it stopped reading any of my disks. I tried everything and could not get it to work. Read more
Published 20 months ago by jar137
OPPO DV-980H - SACD/DVDA PLAYER!
I bought this player a year ago for SACD / DVD-Audio playback ONLY using HDMI to my receiver. I was frustrated for years with the analog method of six channel playback and was... Read more
Published on April 18, 2010 by Hollywood
Fab service
This vendor is a winner in every way. The service was prompt and professional and personable as well. The product was as advertised. Read more
Published on February 23, 2010 by Sara Shannon
Discontinued and hard to find
This player for the price is top notch. Unfortunately, they discontinued this model, and everyone ran out of them rapidly as word got out how good this player was. Read more
Published on January 1, 2010 by Explorer777
LOST OPPO - TUNITY
Bought the DV-981H direct from OPPO after reading about it on the net, i needed a multi region player and thought i'd give the oppo a chance it arrived well packaged the cloth bag... Read more
Published on December 5, 2009 by Andrew Parkwright
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