Oritron NPD3117 On Media Networked Progressive Scan DVD Player

by Oritron

Product Details

Product Manual [2.00mb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 15 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000BZHGX
• Item model number: NPD3117
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #411,718 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Oritron's NPD3117 On Media DVD player redefines most notions of home entertainment, displaying not just DVDs but nearly all manner of digital audio and video media--right from your PC, through the magic of home networking. You don't have to copy or format-convert your music, picture, or video files, either. When you connect your PC to the NPD3117 via a wired or wireless PCMCIA networking card (not included), the supplied On Media software lets the DVD player search out media files from a range of locations and programs, including external hard drives, Windows Media Player, and MusicMatch.

The NPD3117 outputs progressive-scan component-video signals, performs Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround decoding, and arrives ready to play DVDs from any region--a surefire treat for those with tastes for foreign films. The player is compatible with Windows 98 to XP and requires a 1.2 GHz processor for proper video streaming.

Whether your living room is currently home to an HDTV or you're merely thinking of "someday," the NPD3117 stands ready to deliver the full potential of your DVDs. Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, creates a picture using twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD picture, giving you higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts.

The player comes with software called the On Media server, through which you manage your digital media. You can use this software right from the DVD player to create music playlists, slide shows, and video shows. You can even stream media from different PCs, as long as they're all connected to your network and running the On Media server software. Using the software's scheduler option you can designate a specific time each day for the player to automatically scan your selected folders and subfolders.

Connections include component-, composite-, and S-video, multichannel and stereo analog-audio outputs, coaxial and optical digital-audio outputs (which simplify hookup with Dolby- and DTS-compatible AV receivers), and a rear-panel port for the PCMCIA card.

Suggested wired (Ethernet 802.3) 16-bit PCMCIA cards include: D-link DFE-670TXD, Linksys PCM 100 Ver.2, and NetGear FA411. For wireless access (WiFi 802.11b), try: D-Link DWL-650 (revisions A1-J3; do not purchase D-Link DWL-650 K1 or DWL-650 L1/L2, which will not work), Microsoft MN-520, NetGear MA401, and ORiNOCO PC24E-H-FC (wireless LAN Gold or Silver cards).

What's in the Box
DVD player, On Media server software CD, On Media DVD player, remote control, remote batteries, audio/video cables, and the On Media instruction book.

Product Description

On media DVD Player is a "home-networked entertainment device" that also plays DVDs ( all region discs). It connects to an existing home network browses the hard drives of connected PCs for media content - mainly photos, music and movies - and plays them back on a TV. All media files of various formats residing on PCs that could only be played/displayed on a small monitor can now be enjoyed on a TV. The On media DVD Player effortlessly connects to a running home network via an Ethernet (802.3) wired or WiFi (802.11b) wireless connection. Server software is included to install to each PC connected to the network The On media DVD Player offers advanced features like progressive scan and 5.1 audio. Note: PCMCIA cards are not included. Communication Standards: IEEE 802.3 Ethernet / 802.11b WiFi. Applications Searched: HDD, External HDD, Windows Media Player, Music Match Output Interfaces: Composite Video Out (RCA), S-Video Out (Mini-Din), Component Video Out (3 x RCA), Digital Audio Out (Mini-Din), 6 Channel Audio Out (6 x RCA DVD Player only), Optical Digital Out (SPDIF) Panel keys: Power, Operate/Standby, Play, Stop, Pause, Previous, Next, Open/Close Firmware Upgrade: Disc CD-R On media Functions: Movies, Audio, Photos, Slide Shows Power Requirements: Voltage - 90V to 260V, Frequency - 50Hz ? 60Hz, Power - 20 Watts Dimensions: 430 x 280 x 72 mm Suggested 16 bit PCMCIA cards (Wired Cards - Ethernet 802.3, D-link DFE-670TXD, Linksys PCM 100 Ver.2 or Netgear FA411) Wireless Cards - Wifi 802.11b D-Link DWL-650 (Revisions A1-J3) ****Do not purchase D-Link DWL-650 K1 or DWL-650 L1/L2 as they will not work***** Microsoft MN-520 Netgear MA401 ORiNOCO PC24E-H-FC (wireless LAN Gold or Silver cards)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Good concept, poor execution, TERRIBLE customer service!, June 16, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Oritron NPD3117 On Media Networked Progressive Scan DVD Player (Electronics)

First, let me say that if it worked as advertised, I'd be happy. Heck, I'd even be happy if it mostly worked as advertised. However, I had a VERY different experience. I bought mine in September 2003. It always had problems playing over a WiFi network - video would freeze up and the NIC would lose its IP address. Not an issue with my network, as I had perfect, continuous connectivity on 2 laptops elsewhere. Finally got it connected directly and the video was great, but now I have a wire running across my living room.
A month after I got it the display started showing weird characters. It was still legible but it was obvious there was a mistake. Calling Tech Supp was a NIGHTMARE. You see, instead of outsourcing support overseas to someplace like India, they IMPORTED the foreigners and have them supporting you out of Salt Lake City, or so they say. That is, if you can understand what they say. And they don't understand you. (And no, I don't have a Boston accent, nor a NY accent.) Speak -- more -- than -- one -- word -- per -- second -- and you'll completely throw them off. TERRIBLE. And they read from scripts, and do not know their products and the features. (I was actually teaching them about their own product at many points throughtout the conversation.) In fact, they didn't even have any test-units nearby so they could try what they were telling you to try. Come on, that's tech support 101. OK, so to continue my nightmarish story, a few months ago I had decided that I had enough when the tray stopped opening/closing and when it did open/close there were no sounds/signs of th disc spinning up. So I requested an RMA. (I could have lived with the mucked up LCD, but this was too much.) SO... 4+ weeks later I receive a BRAND NEW UNIT and was all geared up to test it out. Never got to test it out, as it was DOA. DEAD ON ARRIVAL for those of you who don't know the acronym. Funny thing is, right near the on/off switch on the back it had the "QUALITY CONTROL PASSEED" sticker on it. Yeah, right -- Quality Control DID Pass -- it must have PASSED AWAY at Koss/Oritron/etc.. After an hour on the phone with them last night (where, incidentally, they did not make a SINGLE troubleshooting suggestion) they said they'd send me a shipping label and it would be another 3-4 weeks to get a replacement replacement unit. Do I need to remind anyone here that this was a replacement unit they sent me that was ENTIRELY DEAD? Nothing -- not even a light, a purr, a spark, nor any smoke. I'm still waiting for them to call me back to let me know what they'll do about it, but it doesn't look good. Looks like I'll be without a DVD player for yet another month. I'll update this as the story unfolds, but I'd avoid doing business with Oritron/Koss/etc like the plague if I were you.

1.0 out of 5 stars Not working in less than a month of use, April 18, 2004

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gerry (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Oritron NPD3117 On Media Networked Progressive Scan DVD Player (Electronics)

This unit was connected worked with my system less than a month, now it is NOT working. Not ejecting nor showing anything on my TV screen. I've tried everything it said to do in the manual yet it has NO capability of playing nor ejecting a CD or DVD.
I am truly dissapointed since we purchased this item recently. I should have bought the Gateway unit.

1.0 out of 5 stars Works great for a few months, January 22, 2004

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"ncsufan" (Holly Springs, NC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Oritron NPD3117 On Media Networked Progressive Scan DVD Player (Electronics)

I bought one of these in September, and DVD player stopped working in January. The controls are sluggish and feel very cheap. Often a button must be pressed several times before anything happens. Pick something else for a media server and buy a regular DVD player.