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Oppo DV-983H Flagship Universal DVD Player Review

by Clint DeBoer last modified June 23, 2008 04:56
Oppo DV-983H Flagship Universal DVD Player Review

Oppo DV-983H DVD Player

Summary

  • Product Name: DV-983H Upconverting DVD Player
  • Manufacturer: Oppo Digital
  • Performance Rating: StarStarStarStarhalf-star
  • Value Rating: StarStarStarStarStar
  • Review Date: June 23, 2008
  • MSRP: $399
Specifications

Supported media: DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD, CD, HDCD, Kodak Picture CD

CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW, DVD±R DL

Video

Analog Video: Composite, S-Video (Y/C), Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr, 480i/480p, 720p/1080i/1080p available for non-encrypted content only)

Digital Video: HDMI with HDCP (NTSC: 480p/720p/1080i/1080p, PAL 576p/720p/1080i/1080p)

Composite Video Amplitude: 1.0Vp-p (75Ω)

S-Video Amplitude: Y: 1.0Vp-p (75Ω), C: 0.286Vp-p (75Ω)

Component Video: Y: 1.0Vp-p (75Ω), Pb/Pr: 0.7Vp-p (75Ω)

Audio

Analog Audio: 7.1ch, 5.1ch or stereo

Digital Audio: Coaxial, Optical

HDMI Audio: Stereo or up to 5.1ch high-resolution PCM

Frequency: 20Hz - 20kHz (±1dB)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >100dB

Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.01%

Power Supply: ~ 100V – 240V, 50/60Hz AC

Power Consumption: 20W

Dimensions: 16-7/8 x 10-1/2 x 2-1/8 inches (430 x 267 x 53mm)

Weight: 6.1 lbs (2.8 kg)

Operating Temperature: 41°F - 95°F (5°C - 35°C)

Operating Humidity: 15% - 75% (No condensation)



Pros

  • Pristine video performance
  • Bargain upconverting player
  • Standard power cable

Cons

  • Tough sell in current marketplace
  • Rudimentary bass management
  • Fixed crossover (when engaged)

Introduction

This is the first DVD player review we've done since the HD disc format war ended with Blu-ray on top. If this player had been released two years ago we'd say that Oppo has broken the price barrier for an affordable high-end universal DVD player and stolen the market. Unfortunately, many consumers are now comparing the features and quality of new DVD players with what they can expect to get from HD products like the Playstation 3. In a case of poor timing, Oppo has released an excellent player, but faces stiff competition for consumer dollars in what may be the last great affordable universal standard definition DVD player to hit the market.
  1. DV-983H Build Quality and Video Processing
  2. DV-983H Setup, USB Audio and Bass Management
  3. DV-983H Video Measurements and Viewing Tests
  4. DV-983H Listening Tests and Conclusion