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Guys please reply
I have finalized Oppo DV-980H 1080p Up-Converting Universal DVD Player (HDMI). only 2 queries (I am trying to get it from UK or Bangkok)
is it region free?
will it work with 220 v?

thanks in advance.
 
Guys please reply
I have finalized Oppo DV-980H 1080p.
(I am trying to get it from UK or Bangkok)
is it region free? will it work with 220 v?

Not all DVDPs are offered region-free by the manufacturers. You need to check the dealer from whom you are buying, to see if the region-free mod is done by the dealer. On the other hand, some DVDPs need a simple remote based hack, and you could do it once the DVDP is with you. I think that Oppos are 110-220 compatible, why don't you look at their website?
 
Well some of the boxes were coming with free hdmi cable and some were not.
even when i bought mine it did not come with a free hdmi cable,

Check the box, they would mention it clearly if HDMI cable is free with the player.

What I did was I played one dealer against another by saying that the other was also offering a free HDMI cable in the price. SO ultimately I got a free HDMI cable even though it was not mentioned in the LG DV Box.


Mr Bisen may I suggest something here if you dont mind :-


I would suggest you to go for a lo fi dvd player such as LG DV 388 / Philips 5996 . Get a WD TV and then connect both of them through your Receiver. If possible procure the WD TV from USA. Your total damages will be equal to the cost of the Oppo you are trying to procure.


Advantages :- You get playback capability of HD movies plus all regular DVD's can be played back through LG DV 388 which is region free. I am also using a Sony NS56H (Not sure of the Model Number ) and the dvd picture quality is excellent for my standards. But when I compare the LG DV and the Sony DVDP(as I have both) I find no diff , thus I suggest the cheaper LG option .
You also get full warranty support on all products so complete peace of mind !
 
Guys please reply
I have finalized Oppo DV-980H 1080p Up-Converting Universal DVD Player (HDMI). only 2 queries (I am trying to get it from UK or Bangkok)
is it region free?
will it work with 220 v?

thanks in advance.

Oppo can be made reg free easily.
It works on 220v too.
 
What I did was I played one dealer against another by saying that the other was also offering a free HDMI cable in the price. SO ultimately I got a free HDMI cable even though it was not mentioned in the LG DV Box.


Mr Bisen may I suggest something here if you dont mind :-


I would suggest you to go for a lo fi dvd player such as LG DV 388 / Philips 5996 . Get a WD TV and then connect both of them through your Receiver. If possible procure the WD TV from USA. Your total damages will be equal to the cost of the Oppo you are trying to procure.


Advantages :- You get playback capability of HD movies plus all regular DVD's can be played back through LG DV 388 which is region free. I am also using a Sony NS56H (Not sure of the Model Number ) and the dvd picture quality is excellent for my standards. But when I compare the LG DV and the Sony DVDP(as I have both) I find no diff , thus I suggest the cheaper LG option .
You also get full warranty support on all products so complete peace of mind !

Thanks Dear for this useful information. I request you to please suggest me will that me compatible with my sony AV receiver (STR-K885)?
and I also have WD passport USB external drive will it be useful by any chance?
what would be the cost for that WDTV?
suggest me which DVD player is good LG or philips?


Thanks in advance
 
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Thanks Dear for this useful information. I request you to please suggest me will that me compatible with my sony AV receiver?
and I also have WD passport USB external drive will it be useful by any chance?
what would be the cost for that WDTV?
suggest me which DVD player is good LG or philips?


Thanks in advance

You are most welcome .

AV Receiver compatibility : Can you please let me know whether your AVR has two Digital Optical Ins or at least one of each Digital Optical/Coaxial Ins ?
If Yes , then your AVR is 100% compatible.

WD TV Cost : USA : $100 . India : Rs 6-7k

LG/Philips : Please demo this yourself in any ezone or like showrooms . The PQ is really a matter of personal taste.
 
You are most welcome .

AV Receiver compatibility : Can you please let me know whether your AVR has two Digital Optical Ins or at least one of each Digital Optical/Coaxial Ins ?
If Yes , then your AVR is 100% compatible.

WD TV Cost : USA : $100 . India : Rs 6-7k

LG/Philips : Please demo this yourself in any ezone or like showrooms . The PQ is really a matter of personal taste.

I got this much information only over the Net.
1000W Total Power
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration
HDMI Switcher
Digital Media Port (no OSD)
Front AV Input
Portable Audio Enhancer
1 x Subwoofer Output
AV Sync
Dolby Pro Logic / Dolby Pro Logic II / Dolby Pro Logic IIx / Dolby Digital EX / DTS ES Decoding
Digital Cinema Sound System
AM/FM Tuner with 60 Presets
3 x Component Video Inputs
Sony Universal Remote
6 x Bookshelf Speakers + Subwoofer

About WDTV do we need any specific storage capacity?
 
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I got this much information only over the Net.
1000W Total Power
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration
HDMI Switcher
Digital Media Port (no OSD)
Front AV Input
Portable Audio Enhancer
1 x Subwoofer Output
AV Sync
Dolby Pro Logic / Dolby Pro Logic II / Dolby Pro Logic IIx / Dolby Digital EX / DTS ES Decoding
Digital Cinema Sound System
AM/FM Tuner with 60 Presets
3 x Component Video Inputs
Sony Universal Remote
6 x Bookshelf Speakers + Subwoofer

About WDTV do we need any specific storage capacity?

I have done slightly better and this is what I pulled out :-

Key features

135W X 6 + 165W = 975W Total Power
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration
HDMI Switching
DM Port
Front AV Inputs
Portable Audio Enhancer
AV Sync
Dolby Pro Logic / Dolby Pro Logic II / Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Dolby Digital / DTS Decoding
Sony's Exclusive Digital Cinema Sound System
AM/FM Tuner with 60 Presets
Magnetically Shielded
Bass Reflex Design
6 x Bookshelf Speakers + Subwoofer
Power Rating

Front Speakers: 135W
Surround Speakers: 135W
Centre Channel: 135W
Subwoofer: 165W
Connections

Total Connectable Sources: 7
Analogue Audio In/Out: 2/1
Optical Digital In/Out: 2/0
Digital Coaxial In/Out: 1/0

HDMI In/Out: 2/1
DMPort: 1 (no OSD)
Component Video In/Out: 3/1
Composite Video In/Out: 4/1
Subwoofer Output: 1
Sound Modes

Cinema Studio EX A B & C: Yes
Virtual Multi Dimension: Yes
Multi Channel Stereo: Yes
2 Channel Stereo: Yes
Supplied Accessories

FM Wire Antenna: 1
AM Loop Antenna: 1
Speaker Cords Long: 3
Speaker Cords Short: 3
Coaxial Digital Cord: 1
Monaural Audio Cord: 1
Foot Pad Speakers : 24
Foot Pad Subwoofer: 4
Remote Commander: (RM-AAU015) X 1
AA size batteries: 2
Optimizer Microphone: (ECM-AC2) x 1
(Source techbuy.com.au)


The one highlighted in Bold is what we want but lets not speculate. Check the manual of the AVR to be 100% sure
 
I have done slightly better and this is what I pulled out :-

Key features

135W X 6 + 165W = 975W Total Power
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration
HDMI Switching
DM Port
Front AV Inputs
Portable Audio Enhancer
AV Sync
Dolby Pro Logic / Dolby Pro Logic II / Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Dolby Digital / DTS Decoding
Sony's Exclusive Digital Cinema Sound System
AM/FM Tuner with 60 Presets
Magnetically Shielded
Bass Reflex Design
6 x Bookshelf Speakers + Subwoofer
Power Rating

Front Speakers: 135W
Surround Speakers: 135W
Centre Channel: 135W
Subwoofer: 165W
Connections

Total Connectable Sources: 7
Analogue Audio In/Out: 2/1
Optical Digital In/Out: 2/0
Digital Coaxial In/Out: 1/0

HDMI In/Out: 2/1
DMPort: 1 (no OSD)
Component Video In/Out: 3/1
Composite Video In/Out: 4/1
Subwoofer Output: 1
Sound Modes

Cinema Studio EX A B & C: Yes
Virtual Multi Dimension: Yes
Multi Channel Stereo: Yes
2 Channel Stereo: Yes
Supplied Accessories

FM Wire Antenna: 1
AM Loop Antenna: 1
Speaker Cords Long: 3
Speaker Cords Short: 3
Coaxial Digital Cord: 1
Monaural Audio Cord: 1
Foot Pad Speakers : 24
Foot Pad Subwoofer: 4
Remote Commander: (RM-AAU015) X 1
AA size batteries: 2
Optimizer Microphone: (ECM-AC2) x 1
(Source techbuy.com.au)


The one highlighted in Bold is what we want but lets not speculate. Check the manual of the AVR to be 100% sure


here are exact details:
Specifications:

Amplifier
60hms1kHz
90W + 90W (SP)
Total Power Output (1kHz, 6Ohms, 10%THD)
135W x 6 + 190W = 1000W
Number of amp. channels
6.1ch
Type
Analog
I/Os
Audio In/Out (excl. tuner)
2 / 1
Optical: including Front A/V
2 /
Coaxial
1 /
Decoding Format
Dolby Digital/DTS
Yes / Yes
Dolby Prologic
Yes
Dolby Prologic II
Yes
Video Features
A/V SYNC
Yes
General
Remote Commander
Yes, RM-AAU015
Dimensions (W x H x D)
430 x 157.5 x 310 mm
Mass
7.6kg
Speaker System
Subwoofer: Output Power / Music Power
190W
Subwoofer size
20cm
Subwoofer Speaker System
Bass Reflex
Subwoofer Magnetically Shielded
Yes
Front Speaker System
Bass Reflex
Front Speaker Magnetically Shielded
Yes
Surround Speaker Size
7cm x 1
Surround Speaker System
Bass Reflex
Center Speaker size
7cm x 1
Center Speaker System
Bass Reflex
Center Speaker Magnetically Shielded
Yes
Speaker Connection: Subwoofer
RCA Jack
Weight & Dimension (Speakers)
Front Speaker Size (W x H x D)
178 x 270 x 211 mm
Front Speaker Weight
2.7kg
Center Speaker Size (W x H x D)
178 x 100 x 152 mm
Center Speaker Weight
1.2kg
Surround Speaker Size (W x H x D)
92 x 120 x 128 mm
Surround Speaker Weight
0.7kg
Subwoofer Size (W x H x D)
270 x 331 x 380 mm
Subwoofer Weight
8.3kg



* Features


* 135W x 6 + 165W = 975W Total Power
* Digital Cinema Auto Calibration (D.C.A.C)
* HDMI Switching
* DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
* Front AV Inputs
* Portable Audio Enhancer
* AV Sync
* Dolby Pro Logic / Dolby Pro Logic II / Dolby Pro Logic IIx
* Dolby Digital / DTS Decoding
* Sony's Exclusive Digital Cinema Sound System
* FM/AM Tuner with 60 Presets
* Magnetically Shielded
* Bass Reflex Design
* 6 x Bookshelf Speakers + Subwoofer
 
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I will check the manual or send to the picture of AVR. I am not able to attach some images as size is big. Can you please share you mail ID so that I can send you those details.

Pictures are not really required. Just check your manual. I am pretty sure it will have digital ins.

As for WD TV , just keep adding storage as per your needs. May I suggest a 750/1000 GB HDD to start with :rolleyes: !
 
Pictures are not really required. Just check your manual. I am pretty sure it will have digital ins.

As for WD TV , just keep adding storage as per your needs. May I suggest a 750/1000 GB HDD to start with :rolleyes: !

This specification is mentioned in manual only.
Amplifier
60hms1kHz 90W + 90W (SP)
Total Power Output (1kHz, 6Ohms, 135W x 6 + 190W = 1000W
10%THD)
Number of amp. channels 6.1ch
Type Analog

I/Os
Audio In/Out (excl. tuner) 2 / 1
Optical: including Front A/V 2 /
Coaxial 1 /

Decoding Format
Dolby Digital/DTS Yes / Yes
Dolby Prologic Yes
Dolby Prologic II Yes

Video Features
A/V SYNC Yes

General
Remote Commander Yes, RM-AAU015
Dimensions (W x H x D) 430 x 157.5 x 310 mm
Mass 7.6kg

Speaker System
Subwoofer: Output Power / Music Power 190W
Subwoofer size 20cm
Subwoofer Speaker System Bass Reflex
Subwoofer Magnetically Shielded Yes
Front Speaker System Bass Reflex
Front Speaker Magnetically Shielded Yes
Surround Speaker Size 7cm x 1
Surround Speaker System Bass Reflex
Center Speaker size 7cm x 1
Center Speaker System Bass Reflex
Center Speaker Magnetically Shielded Yes
Speaker Connection: Subwoofer RCA Jack

Weight & Dimension (Speakers)
Front Speaker Size (W x H x D) 178 x 270 x 211 mm
Front Speaker Weight 2.7kg
Center Speaker Size (W x H x D) 178 x 100 x 152 mm
Center Speaker Weight 1.2kg
Surround Speaker Size (W x H x D) 92 x 120 x 128 mm
Surround Speaker Weight 0.7kg
Subwoofer Size (W x H x D) 270 x 331 x 380 mm
Subwoofer Weight 8.3kg

Same information is also available in given URL.
Archived HT-DDW885 : Home Theatre Component System : Home Theatre System : Sony India
 
So competition to fill the pages with specifications begun....:yahoo:
So the forum HDD will be full soon:ohyeah::ohyeah::ohyeah:
 
This specification is mentioned in manual only.
Amplifier
60hms1kHz 90W + 90W (SP)
Total Power Output (1kHz, 6Ohms, 135W x 6 + 190W = 1000W
10%THD)
Number of amp. channels 6.1ch
Type Analog

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Same information is also available in given URL.
Archived HT-DDW885 : Home Theatre Component System : Home Theatre System : Sony India

Great then your AVR is 100% compatible ! I can additional confirm this since I have a Sony HT DDW880 . The 885 I think has additionally a DM port with the specs basically the same.
 
Great then your AVR is 100% compatible ! I can additional confirm this since I have a Sony HT DDW880 . The 885 I think has additionally a DM port with the specs basically the same.

Hello illusion
sorry for troubling you again and again
I would like to know how this WDTV works. I mean connection wise, is it like this
DVD palyer>>>>WDTV>>>AVR>>>>TV or some other way ?
I have asked one of my guy to bring WDTV from USA. (I Hope that will in india in terms of 220 V etc.)
 
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Hello illusion
sorry for troubling you again and again
I would like to know how this WDTV works. I mean connection wise, is it like this
DVD palyer>>>>WDTV>>>AVR>>>>TV or some other way ?
I have one of my guy to bring WDTV from USA. (I Hope that will in india in terms of 220 V etc.)

Wdtv :-

Digital Optical out from WDTV to Digital Optical in of AVR for audio
Composite/HDMI to CRT/LCD for Video

so it is like :-


WDTV>>>>AVR<<<<<<DVDP - Audio
WDTV>>>>TV<<<<<<<DVDP - Video
 
Wdtv :-

Digital Optical out from WDTV to Digital Optical in of AVR for audio
Composite/HDMI to CRT/LCD for Video

so it is like :-


WDTV>>>>AVR<<<<<<DVDP - Audio
WDTV>>>>TV<<<<<<<DVDP - Video

Thanks for this info: so as per your valuable suggestion I am going to buy LG 388/WDTV.
Not can you please tell me what are the cables are required for this connection to get the best of it so that i will try to bring from USA or UK
 
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