Oppo 980 H for NON HD TV: Citizen Needs Tech Guidence??
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Umm... since you didn't actually ask a question, I'll answer the one I think you meant to ask. Yes, the 980H will work with non-HD TVs. It has composite and s-video connections for "legacy" connectivity, and it can output 480p over component for progressive scan TV sets. Hope that's what you were looking for.
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I'm sure this is a dumb question. But...I'm looking for the appropriate SD player from Oppo. I'm still working with a 63" Toshi rear projection which has only component inputs. Would the 983 be wasted on that set-up? How 'bout the 980?Thanks!
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lol. that post is Sept 3 a month after I posted I was not supported. Maybe they added support. But if you look in the skype forums they say they only support HD with hardware camera.
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Just a note.. you probably already know this, but you won't get anywhere near HD with analog cable. You'll be viewing 330p on a 1080p monitor, so the picture will appear extremely fuzzy. Another FYI, you can view true digital high-def network TV broadcast for free with just an antenna.
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Your TV's lack of HDMI renders this player unusable, regardless of your receiver's capabilities. I'd recommend the 980H, but that does not perform as well with PAL conversion. There are rumors of a future model, the DV-983H, which may (or may not) support component video. Note, however, that CSS-encrypted discs will not upconvert over component. One thought though... if your TV has a DVI input you might be able use an HDMI-DVI adapter (which is what I did).
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Brit ... do you watch non-Region 1 DVDs? If you watch DVDs from other regions, the Oppo DV-980H is a good buy. If you watch only Region 1 DVDs, and do not need the DV-980H other capabilities (SACD, DVD Audio, High Res. JPEG, DivX, etc.), consider getting the Toshiba HD-A30 or the HD-A35 HD DVD player. These two models are actually HD DVD players but upscale SD DVDs (slightly) better than the DV-980H. These 2 models have the same ABT video processor used in the DV-983H, but sells at a lower price as HD DVD has been discontinued. Boot up time of these 2 models is longer than the DV-980H (its about a minute) but you have the added capability of playing HD DVD movies which are now heavily discounted, some selling for less than SD DVDs. I have both the DV-980H and the DV-981HD, and both are very good models. I am certain that the DV-983H is as well built as the 980 and 981, with a bit more improvement on the video as well as the audio. I have both the HD-A30 and the HD-A35. Both are very good HD DVD players. Both are also very good DVD players. Were it not for the discontinuation of the HD DVD format, these 2 models would sell for much more. I understand that Toshiba's production cost in mid-2007 for the HD-A30 was for approx. $400, while the HD-A35 was for approx. $500. Both are built like a tank. Getting the HD-A30 for less than $200 is a very good bargain. The HD-A35 with its more advanced audio capability is also a good bargain despite its premium over the HD-A30. That said, the DV-980H has capabilities that the Toshiba HD DVD players do not have. If you have need these or have some use for these, then you can't go wrong with the DV-980H. Good luck. Edit: The price of the Toshiba HD-A35 has gone up from $230 to $300 shortly after the post above so its no longer as good a bargain as before. The HD-A30 however remains a good buy under the conditions described above.
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I might add that the 981 gets better video--but only noticable if you have a very large screen or are into heavy animation otherwise no one will be able to tell the difference. This is not what I say but what Oppo told me when I made my decision to purchase the 980 and having a screen size (LCD) under 50 inches.
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Rushhead is correct.... Any quality receiver will work great. I am using an Onkyo 907 however I use HDMI and let the Oppo do the processing. Research receivers in your price range. If you want sub $500 look at the Onkyo 607. Great prices on Amazon.
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You have 2 options. 1) you can pick up one of those digital to analog tv converters for about 30 bucks, but they only can convert the signal to 480P, so not very crisp pictures for your 37" 720P monitor. 2) Get a ATSC hdtv tuner with hdmi which can receive broadcast signal up to 720p/1080i. I remember getting one 2 years ago for about 100 bucks from that auction site when the tuner went dead for my 42" LCD TV. It works as good as the built in tuner,
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@ LeoI have the DV-980H and the DV-981HD. I also have two units of HD-A35 in use (with several more HD-A30s as backup). Toshiba's giving up on HD DVD was a big disappointment but the lowered prices on its HD-A35 and HD-A30 was a boon to many. The picture quality of a DVD played back on the HD-A35 and HD-A30 is about equal to the PQ of a DVD played back on Oppo's new top of the line DV-983H. This is not surprising since they all use the same ABT video processor.
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great. Thanks up front. Can you show me how to set up an X7500? I am gonna purchase this product if HSDPA can work.
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not possible!...only HDTV with HDMI will work although, you still get decent image.
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I hear the Oppo is a great DVD player (although I do not have one myself). There are several models and I think you can find them here at Amazon quite easily. They are standard DVD players (not HD DVD or blu-ray) who do up-conversion of your DVDs to 1080p.The up-conversion on the Toshiba HD DVD players are also regarded as being among the best (if not the best)... but the DVD playing is region locked. Try the Oppo, then.Also, Onkyo announced their first HD DVD player due next Fall. It will probably be the best HD player on the market by then. However, I'm not sure if the DVD playing will be region locked or not. I hear the Oppo is a great DVD player (although I do not have one myself). There are several models and I think you can find them here at Amazon quite easily. They are standard DVD players (not HD DVD or blu-ray) who do up-conversion of your DVDs to 1080p.The up-conversion on the Toshiba HD DVD players are also regarded as being among the best (if not the best)... but the DVD playing is region locked. Try the Oppo, then.Also, Onkyo announced their first HD DVD player due next Fall. It will probably be the best HD player on the market by then. However, I'm not sure if... » Read More I hear the Oppo is a great DVD player (although I do not have one myself). There are several models and I think you can find them here at Amazon quite easily. They are standard DVD players (not HD DVD or blu-ray) who do up-conversion of your DVDs to 1080p.The up-conversion on the Toshiba HD DVD players are also regarded as being among the best (if not the best)... but the DVD playing is region locked. Try the Oppo, then.Also, Onkyo announced their first HD DVD player due next Fall. It will probably be the best HD player on the market by then. However, I'm not sure if the DVD playing will be region locked or not. « Show Less
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I tried that adapter. It fried the second i hooked it up. Decided to go another route. Western digital makes a player that will play what you want in 1080p via HDMI. And you just play your phone or device directly up to it and it also plays just about any audio and video formats from your phone or portable storage.
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Here is the comparison page from Oppo's website: http://www.oppodigital.com/dv981hd/dv981hd_comp.html The main advantage of the 981 is the Faroudja chip, which delivers better-quality upscaling on non-DLP displays. The 981 also offers better-quality PAL-&gt;NTSC conversion than Oppo's other two models. Otherwise, as you pointed out, the other two models offer a lot of additional features (I wish my 981 had a memory-stick or USB input!). However, since you have a DLP, you probably want to get the 980 anyway (as the chart indicates). The Faroudja has a notorious "macroblocking" problem when used in conjunction with a lot of DLP displays.
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Buying the Stick later will cost about $80 plus shipping direct from OPPODIGITAL.COM I would buy it as the Bundle. I have not connected it yet. But here below is more infor from their site: MHL Input - Simplify connecting smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices to the home theater by using the MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) input port of the BDP-103. Display high resolution pictures, 1080p video and listen to pure digital music all while simultaneously charging the connected mobile device. The front HDMI input port of the BDP-103 doubles as the MHL input. For more details on the stick go to: http://www.oppodigital.com/products.asp?cat=33 Or just call them.
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Thanks so much! You have me convinced to get the 980! I have had a problem with a previous DVD player's sound, and I would rather get the sound quality with "a little less picture quality." Although, reading throught the reviews, the OPPO 980 sounds absolutely wonderful in picture quality too! If it is everything people say it is, I know I will be very pleased! Thanks again!