High definition up-conversion up to 1080p “Full HD” resolution The new generation of full HD 1080p TV has up to 6 times more pixels than what is encoded in traditional DVD discs. The 1080p output from the DV-980H is a pixel-pefect match for 1080p TVs.
	7.1 Channel audio with Dolby Digital Surround EX decoding Movie soundtracks that have been encoded with Dolby Digital Surround EX technology are able to reproduce an extra channel which has been added during the mixing of the program. This channel, called Surround Back, places sounds behind the listener in addition to the currently available front left, front center, front right, surround right, surround left and subwoofer channels. The additional channel provides the opportunity for more detailed imaging behind the listener and brings more depth, spacious ambience and sound localization then ever before.
	Optimized high-fidelity audio circuitry Taking inputs from audiovisual enthusiasts and world-famous high-fidelity audio equipment partners, OPPO designed the DV-980H with a focus on precision rendering from Super Audio CD, DVD-Audio, HDCD and regular CDs. Its digital-to-analog (D/A) converters feature 192kHz high sampling rate and 24-bit resolution. The driving stage uses carefully selected op-amps and capacitors. Combining these premium components in an optimized design, the DV-980H reduces quantization distortion and accurately reproduces the analog waveform, resulting in faithful, natural, detailed and rich sound.
	HDMI v1.2a output with exceptional core video performance and high resolution audio support (multi-channel PCM and DSD™) HDMI is an all digital interface for the cleanest possible connection. It delivers high-quality digital video and audio through a single cable. The DV-980H is among the very few players on the market that support HDMI v1.2a with multi-channel PCM and DSD audio, making it an ideal source device or digital transport for audiophiles.
	High resolution picture slide show The high resolution picture slide show fully utilizes the increased resolution of your HDTV to display digital pictures. Now you can enjoy your digital photos without a loss in quality or details.
	USB 2.0 interface for video, picture and music playback The DV-980H comes with a USB 2.0 interface to connect with external USB devices. The multi-format video, picture and music playback functions take the entertainment experience far beyond just discs.
	DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD (SACD) and DVD-Video universal playback The OPPO DV-980H plays back standard DVD as well as DVD-Audio and SACD high resolution audio discs. It is a universal source for all your home entertainment contents (note: Blu-Ray and HD-DVD are not supported.)
	Official DivX® Certified product. Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX® 6) with standard playback of DivX® media files DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX media files contain highly compressed video with high visual quality that maintains a relatively small file size. DivX files can also include advanced media features like menus, subtitles, and alternate audio tracks. Many DivX media files are available for download online, and you can create your own using your personal content and easy-to-use tools from DivX.com.

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* (*Note: The DV-980H does not play Blu-Ray nor HD-DVD discs)
• 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
• High resolution picture slide show
• Plays XviD and .SRT, .SMI, .IDX and .SUB format
• Compatible with CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW and DVD+R DL* (*Note: 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. For example, Discs recorded on some stand-alone DVD recorders or DVD camcorders may not exhibit smooth playback.)

Video Up-Conversion Features:

• High definition up-conversion with increased picture clarity. Up-converts standard definition video on DVD discs to 480p/720p/1080i and 1080p Full HD resolutions.
• Motion-adaptive, edge-adaptive and inverse telecine progressive scan technology to produce a smooth and natural looking image.
• High-quality pure digital video and audio through a single HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) cable
• Multiple high definition output formats – NTSC: 1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i, PAL: 1080p/1080i/720p/576p/576i
• Compatible with HDTV, HD-Ready TV, HDTV monitors and projectors with an HDMI or DVI input (HDCP support is required)
• PAL and NTSC compatible with system conversion
• Supports screen aspect ratio 4:3 (standard) and 16:9 (wide-screen)
• User adjustable video controls: Sharpness, Contrast, Brightness, Saturation and Gamma
• Component video output with progressive scan (Up-converting over component output is only available for unencrypted DVD discs such as home video and consumer-created contents. Most commercially pressed DVD discs are CSS-encrypted and will be limited to 480i/480p output over component. HDMI output is protected with HDCP and has no such restriction.)
• Composite video and S-Video outputs (standard-definition output only)

Convenience Features:

• USB 2.0 interface for video, picture and music playback
• 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
• 10-disc memory resume

Optimized Audio Features:

• High-resolution multi-channel digital audio output through HDMI supporting CD, DVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby Digital and DTS sound tracks.
• Direct Stream Digital (DSD) over HDMI (Requires compatible A/V receiver)
• Individual analog 7.1-channel surround outputs, compatible with 5.1-channel and down-mixed stereo.
• Dolby Digital Surround EX decoding
• 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
• Built-in equalizer, channel trim, channel delay and lip-sync (audio delay) functions

Connectors:

• HDMI - High Definition Multimedia Interface: 1
• Component Video (YPbPr/YCbCr): 1 group (3 RCA connectors)
• Analog 7.1-Channel Audio: 1 group (8 RCA connectors, may be configured as 5.1-channel or stereo)
• S/PDIF (IEC-958) Coaxial Digital Audio: 1 (RCA connector)
• S/PDIF (IEC-958) Optical Digital Audio: 1 (TOSLINK connector)
• Composite Video: 1 (RCA connector)
• S-Video: 1 (S-Video connector)

Compatibility Features:

• 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)

Package Contents:

• DV-980H DVD player
• Remote control with glow in the dark keypad (batteries included)
• High-quality certified HDMI cable with gold-plated HDMI connectors
• A/V cable
• User manual and warranty information

*DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

Product Comparison

OPPO Up-Converting DVD Player Comparison
	OPPO DV-981HD	OPPO DV-980H	OPPO DV-970HD
General Features:
DVD-Video Playback:
DVD-Audio Playback:
Super Audio CD (SACD) Playback:
Photo Slide Show:	Standard Resolution	High Resolution	Standard Resolution
Video Output:
Digital Video Interface Type:	HDMI	HDMI	HDMI
HD Up-conversion Output Resolutions:	720p/1080i/1080p	720p/1080i/1080p	720p/1080i
480i/576i Output over HDMI (for use with external video processors):		480i NTSC / 576i PAL	480i NTSC / 576i PAL
Component Video Output:	No Component Output	480i/480p NTSC, 576i/576p PAL 720p/1080i/1080p for non-encrypted contents	480i/480p NTSC, 576i/576p PAL 720p and 1080i for non-encrypted contents
Audio Output:
HDMI Audio Output:	Multi-channel PCM	Multi-channel PCM and DSD	Multi-channel PCM
Analog Audio Channels:	5.1CH	7.1CH	5.1CH
Coaxial Digital Audio:
Optical Digital Audio:
Video Processing Technology:
Chipset:	Genesis/Faroudja	All-in-one video processing chip	All-in-one video processing chip
De-interlacing:	DCDi by Faroudja	by MPEG decoder chip	by MPEG decoder chip
NTSC and PAL Disc/TV Supported:
NTSC/PAL Conversion	Best
Cross Color Separation:
Film Mode Inverse 3:2 Pull Down (NTSC movie):
Film Mode Inverse 2:2 Pull Down (PAL movie):
Noise Reduction:
TrueLife(tm) Detail Enhancement:
Other Features:
Front Panel Appearance:	Black brushed aluminum finish	Black brushed aluminum appearance	Reflective silvery mirror finish
Chassis Appearance:	Black	Black	Silver
Additional Connections:		USB 2.0	4-in-1 flash memory card reader & USB 1.1
Included Digital Video Cables:	HDMI - HDMI Cable	HDMI - HDMI Cable	HDMI - HDMI Cable
OPPO Recommendations:
For 1080p (True HD, Full HD) TVs and Front Projectors:
For 1080p Rear Projection (DLP) TVs:
For 720p/1080i Large Screen (> 45 inches) TVs and Front Projectors:
For 720p/1080i Rear Projection (DLP) TVs:
For 720p/1080i Small or Medium Screen (< 45 inches) TVs:
For External Video Processors or Scalers:		(480i/576i over HDMI output)	(480i/576i over HDMI output)
For Displays with HDMI Input:
For Displays with DVI Input:	(Requires HDMI-DVI Adapter)	(Requires HDMI-DVI Adapter)	(Requires HDMI-DVI Adapter)
For Displays with Component Video Input:

Q: What are the main differences among the three OPPO Up-Converting DVD players?
A: All three OPPO players are excellent DVD players with high definition up-conversion. The DV-981HD emphasizes more on the video performance while the DV-980H and DV-970HD emphasizes more on overall performance and value. The main differences are:

Video Processing Technology:

• The DV-981HD features video processing with "DCDi by Faroudja" technology and video chipset by Genesis/Faroudja; the DV-970HD and DV-980H use a different chipset technology for video de-interlacing and up-conversion. While all three players produce excellent picture quality and the difference is subtle, the "DCDi by Faroudja" technology is able to handle some tricky video contents. On very large TV or projector screens, the difference could be noticed by experts or videophiles. When benchmarked with contents designed to test video performance, the DV-981HD will score higher than the DV-970HD and DV-980H.

Output Resolution:

• The DV-981HD supports output resolution up to 1080p. If your projector or flat panel TV has a native resolution of 1920x1080 and can accept the 1080p/60 signal, and are looking for excellent PAL playback, the DV-981HD is highly recommended.
• The DV-980H supports output resolution up to 1080p. If your rear projection (DLP) TV, projector, or flat panel TV has a native resolution of 1920x1080 and can accept the 1080p/60 signal, the DV-980H is highly recommended.
• The DV-970HD supports 480i/576i native SD resolution over HDMI. If you use an external video signal processor with HDMI input the DV-970HD is highly recommended. The DV-970HD will also upscale to 720p and 1080i over HDMI. This makes it a good match for HDTVs with smaller screen size or 720p/1080i resolution.

SACD Playback:

• The DV-981HD, DV-970HD, and DV-980H support Super Audio CD (SACD) in addition to DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Audio CD, etc.
• Sporting a HDMI 1.2a output, the DV-980H is capable of DSD output over HDMI to an audio/video receiver with DSD decoding.

Convenience Features:

• The DV-981HD, DV-970HD and DV-980H features HDMI output for digital video and audio, and are more convenient for connecting to a TV or A/V receiver with HDMI input. All three models can still support HDTV with DVI input via an HDMI-DVI adapter.
• The 980H has a USB 2.0 interface. The DV-970HD has a flash memory card reader and USB 1.1 interface. DV-981HD does not support flash memory nor USB.

Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Disc Types:

• DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD, CD, HDCD, Kodak Picture CD
• DivX (DivX Certified Home Theater Profile Parameters, V2.2 with Addendum. Covers DivX 3 - 6)
• CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW, DVD+R DL

Output:

• Analog Audio: 7.1ch^**, 5.1ch or stereo
• Digital Audio: Coaxial, Optical, HDMI^**
• Analog Video: Composite, S-Video (Y/C), Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr, 480i/480p)
• Digital Video: HDMI v1.2a with HDCP (NTSC: 480i/480p/720p/1080i/1080p, PAL 576i/576p/720p/1080i/1080p)

Video Characteristics:

• 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 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: 14W
• Dimensions: 16-7/8 x 10-1/2 x 2 inches / 430mm x 267mm x 49mm
• Mass: 2.3kg / 5.10 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

*DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

**The DV-980H is a universal player that supports DVD-Audio and SACD. Due to license and copyright restrictions, the only way to connect DVD-Audio and SACD multi-channel output to receivers is via 5.1ch/7.1ch analog or HDMI. Many receivers cannot apply 7.1ch surround processing to 5.1ch analog input or HDMI input. Those receivers can only apply surround processing to signal coming in through optical or coaxial digital connections. By having the 7.1ch audio feature in the player, the problem was solved

Having 7.1ch audio output has nothing to do with amplification or driving speakers directly. The player is a source device and an A/V receiver is always needed to drive the speakers.

The DV-980H features a black metal chassis and a black front panel with brushed aluminum appearance (made with plastic and composite materials). On the back panel there are HDMI output, individual 7.1-channel analog audio connectors, composite video, S-Video, coaxial and optical digital audio outputs. All connectors are gold-plated. A detachable power cord is provided for convenient connection to AC power. A USB 2.0 port is located at the right edge of the front panel.

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Back Panel (High resolution file size: 441KB)

Box

Front Left View (High resolution file size: 700KB)

Front Right View (High resolution file size: 986KB)

One year warranty by Oppo Digital.

Firmware upgrade*

Manual

*Please note that Only Best Rated will not be responsible for any defects or damages caused by upgrading the product. Please, refer to the manufacturer's documentation for the warranty information.