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Oppo DV-981HD October 7th, 2007 | by Marshal M. Rosenthal

Universal DVD Player Features:

DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD (SACD) and DVD-Video universal playback
Compatible with Audio CD, HDCD, WMA, Kodak Picture CD, and other digital audio/video/picture media and formats
Official DivX® Certified product, certified to the Home Theater Profile
Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX® 6) with standard playback of DivX® media files
Plays XviD and .SRT, .SMI, .IDX and .SUB format
Note: The DV-981HD does not play Blu-Ray nor HD-DVD discs


Video Up-Conversion Features:

High definition up-conversion with film-like picture quality to up-convert 720x480 interlaced video encoded on DVD discs to 480p/720p/1080i and 1080p
DCDi by Faroudja video processing technology with progressive scan, film mode detection, TrueLife™ enhancement and motion adaptive noise reduction.
Video is analyzed on a single pixel granularity to detect presence or absence of angled lines and edges, which are then processed to produce a smooth natural looking image without visible artifacts (jaggies)
High-quality pure digital video and audio through a single HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) cable
Multiple high definition video formats through HDMI output: NTSC: 480p/720p/1080i/1080p; PAL: 576p/720p/1080i/1080p
Compatible with HDTV, HD-Ready TV, HDTV monitors and projectors with an HDMI or DVI input
Direct PAL/NTSC disc and TV compatibility and system conversion
For more information about DVD video up-conversion, please read our white paper article Getting the Most out of DVD on an HDTV Display
Supports screen aspect ratio 4:3 (standard) and 16:9 (wide-screen)
User adjustable video controls: Sharpness, Contrast, Brightness, and Saturation
Composite video and S-Video outputs (standard-definition output only)


Optimized Audio Features:

High-resolution multi-channel digital audio output through HDMI supporting CD, DVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby Digital and DTS sound tracks.
Individual analog 5.1-channel surround and down-mixed stereo outputs
24-bit, 192kHz high resolution audio D/A converters
Optical and coaxial digital audio outputs with DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro-Logic II and Linear PCM support
3D Surround (Virtual Surround): Concert, Live, Dance, Techno, Classic, Soft
Built-in equalizer, channel trim and channel delay functions


Compatibility Features:

PAL/NTSC disc and TV compatible with automatic or manual system conversion
Compatible with CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW and DVD+R DL* (* Playability of self-recorded discs may vary depending on media and formatting software types)
Dual-laser optical pickup head with excellent error correction
Enhanced dual-layer disc support with fast layer change
Wide range universal power supply (~100V-240V, 50/60Hz AC)


Convenience Features:

Special disc tray - thin, flexible and strong. Can tolerate some bending without breaking.
Smooth and easy navigation of photo albums, music collections and video files on DVD and CD
Selectable subtitle and audio tracks
Discrete ON/OFF remote control IR code for programmable universal remote controls


Connectors:

HDMI - High Definition Multimedia Interface: 1
Analog Stereo Audio (Mixed 2-Channel Left/Right): 1 group (2 connectors)
Analog 5.1 Channel Audio: 1 group (6 connectors)
S/PDIF (IEC-958) Coaxial Digital Audio: 1
S/PDIF (IEC-958) Optical Digital Audio: 1
Composite Video: 1
S-Video: 1
No Component Video (YPbPr/YCbCr) on the DV-981HD model. This model is designed for use with a display device with HDMI or DVI digital video input.


Accessories Included:

High-quality certified HDMI cable with gold-plated HDMI connectors
Remote control with "glow in the dark" keypad (batteries included)
Stereo audio cable
Composite video cable
User manual and warranty information


Specifications:

Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Disc Types:

DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD (SACD), DivX®, XviD, Audio CD, HDCD, Kodak Picture CD
Official DivX® Certified product, certified to the Home Theater Profile
Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX® 6) with standard playback of DivX® media files with encoded video resolution up to 720x480 30fps and 720x576 25fps
CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R DL (Compatibility with user-encoded contents or user-created discs is on a best effort basis with no guarantee due to the variation of media, software and techniques used.)


Output:

Analog Audio: Stereo, 5.1ch
Digital Audio: Coaxial, Optical, HDMI
Analog Video: Composite, S-Video (Y/C) - standard-definition output only
Digital Video: HDMI with HDCP (NTSC 480p/720p/1080i/1080p, PAL 576p/720p/1080i/1080p)
No Component Video Output. The DV-981HD is designed for use with a display device with HDMI or DVI digital video input.


Video Characteristics:

HDMI: HDMI Specifications 1.1, CEA-861-B
S-Video Amplitude: Y: 1.0Vp-p (75 Ohm), C: 0.286Vp-p (75 Ohm)
Composite Video Amplitude: 1.0Vp-p (75 Ohm)


Audio Characteristics (Nominal specification):

Frequency: 20Hz – 20kHz (+/-1dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >100dB
Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.01%


General Specification:

Power Supply: ~ 100V – 240V, 50/60Hz AC
Power Consumption: 20W
Dimensions: 420mm x 270mm x 41mm, 16-1/2 x 10-5/8 x 1-5/8 inches
Mass: 2.4kg / 5.20 lbs (DVD player unit only)


Operating Temperature:

5°C - 35°C
41°F - 95°F


Operating Humidity:

15% - 75% No condensation


Firmware Updates:

Upgradeable via CD-ROM