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Oppo DV-980H DVD player
Oppo DV-980H
 
 
 
 
 
Last updated on 05/18/13 04:21:02
 
 
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The majority of people had positive reviews and opinions about this product.
 
 
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This product is no longer selling but you can find accessories and supplies.
 
 
 
What are the key features?
 
 
• HDMI Connection • Digital Video Standards- DivX, XviD • 5.1 lbs
 
 
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EXPERT REVIEWS (23)
 
Published
Jun 4, 2008
Editor Rating
5.0/5
Oppo DV-980H review from the experts at whathifi.com
Fine DVD upscaling, unique SACD DSD capability...Slightly awkward front-panel controls...The DV-980H, from Californian company Oppo Digital, makes a great first impression on emerging from the box by being a remarkably slim – it's just less than 5cm tall – universal machine...The Oppo is very good indeed as a cost-effective 1080p upscaler or as a music...
Published
May 8, 2008
Editor Rating
3.0/5
Oppo DV-980H review | from TechRadar's expert reviews of DVD players
Masses of features > Surround EX output > Wide format compatibility...Flaky video up-conversion > Prone to lock-ups...Playback support includes SACD and DVD-A, XviD and DviX (not Ultra...It's a shame about the scaler, because the Oppo performs fine as a regular DVD player...The result is smoother, but even so, the most watchable image remains the standard-def one......
Published
Mar 24, 2008
Editor Rating
9.0/10
OPPO DV-980H DVD Player Surround Sound System review - Trusted Reviews
It needs some work in the remote control department and onscreen presentation could be jazzier, but overall this is one of the best-value DVD decks on the market right now...OPPO is destined for big things in the UK if it continues to make DVD players as good as this...We encountered a problem recommending this user...
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USER REVIEWS (20)
 
Retrevo analyzed
628 user reviews
 
(4.5 out of 5)
Average rating
from 301
reviews
4.5/5
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: OPPO DV-980H 1080p Up-Converting Universal DVD Player...
"A good quality HDMI cable is included, as well as standard video/audio cables in case you need them for troubleshooting..."

"If you want something for watching standard DVDs with a good HDTV, consider this one or the 981HD model..."

"Of course, until Blu-ray hardware and software costs drop substantially, the Oppo is still a good buy..."

Average rating
from 3
reviews
5.0/5
Oppo Digital DV-980H DVD Player Reviews. Buying Guides & Consumer Product Reviews...
"After reading many product reviews, OPPO players had..."

"I was scared off buying a true HD player since the format wars hadn't yet been resolved..."

"Note that they were resolved recently by Toshiba..."

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Average rating
from 299
reviews
4.5/5
OPPO DV-980H 1080p Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI and 7.1CH Audio OPPO...
"Run out and grab one if you can find one! PS: Too bad HDMI came a little too late to save the formats..."

"I highly recommend this vendor and will to my friends..."

"Unfortunately, they discontinued this model, and everyone ran out of them rapidly as word got out how good this player was..."

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Published
Jul 21, 2011
 
 
DVD Players : Electronics : OPPO DV-980H 1080p Up-Converting Universal DVD Player...
OPPO DV-980H 1080p Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI and 7.1CH Audio...High definition up-conversion up to 1080p Full HD resolution from standard DVD video discs...The OPPO DV-980H up-converting DVD player is designed to make your DVD collection look & sound its very best on HDTV...
Published
Oct 25, 2007
 
 
Upscale your DVDs with the Oppo DV-980H | ConnectReviews
High quality, stylish black design Feature rich, and high quality sound and video output Great upscaling of DVDs Ability to play media off of DVD...File support limited for USB Drives...This is where the DV-980H comes into play...A simple layout with large buttons makes the included remote control great for anyone with either large hands or bad eyesight...Overall, the construction...
Published
Oct 2, 2007
Editor Rating
3.5/5
OPPO DV-980H Upscaling DVD Player Review & Rating | PCMag.com
Upscales DVDs to full 1080p over HDMI...Support for DVD-A and SACD...Lots of file formats supported...DivX certified....Can't play back WMV files...SACD support is limited to just file playback...Noise reduction in high-noise...Meanwhile, DVD movies have become incredibly cheap, and you can find some DVD players for less than the price of a good PC game...But DVDs and DVD players still have a lot...
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Published
Aug 15, 2007
Editor Rating
4.0/5
Oppo DV-980H User Reviews - DVD Players - CNET Reviews
Excellent image quality; upscaling to 1080p over HDMI; attractive, understated black design; multichannel SACD and DVD-Audio over HDMI; DivX/Xvid support;...Expensive compared to other DVD players; similarly priced HD DVD players deliver vastly superior image...However, I find it proper to comment the audio quality as cNET seems to forget that this is a truly remarcable good aurdio-playback device...The...
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Editor Rating
4.5/5
OPPO Digital DV-980H DVD Player with HDMI and SACD/DVD-Audio - Product Review and...
However, the Oppo DV980H has the ability, with its HDMI output, to transfer the DVD's digital video signal directly, without conversion to analog...You can enable the Oppo DV980H to either feed the digital video signal as either 720p, 1080i, or 1080p (in addition to 480p) to your television...Although the Oppo DV980H is not a true high-definition DVD player, it is considered...
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OPPO DV-980H Review
SACD and HDCD support Plays DVDs Plays all music files and CD formats Excellent customer support USB slot...Single-disc capacity Some say regular CD playback is only average...While many look to the OPPO DV-980H as a top-shelf DVD player, reviews say that its audio prowess meets or exceeds that of many dedicated CD players...The company claims its audio-processing circuitry...
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Published
Jun 22, 2009
 
 
OPPO DV-980H Upscaling DVD Player Review - Features & Specs - CPUs Boards & Components...
The OPPO supports all the main consumer disc formats except blue laser high def discs, including DVD, DVD-Audio, SACD, HDCD, Picture CD, and recordable formats (CD-R/RW, DVD+/-R/RW and DVD+R DL...The DV-980H will decode WMA audio and XviD and DivX files, including DivX 6, and is a DivX certified player...The manual shipped with the DV-980H is written in clear English,...
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Published
Aug 2, 2007
 
 
HDTV Magazine Reviews - The Oppo DV-980H 1080p Up-Converting DVD Player
It is no secret that the HT Guys like and recommend Oppo Digital upconverting DVD players...Essentially the 980 is the same as a 970 but with 1080p and better audio capability for just $20 more...We found that the 980 did a good job or upconverting to 720p and 1080p...To be clear, the 980 did pass all the tests...
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Published
Jan 15, 2008
 
 
GoodSound! Raves About OPPO DV-980H | SYS-CON MEDIA
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 01/15/08 -- OPPO Digital ( www.oppodigital.com ), a renowned leader in up-converting DVD players, today announced that the DV-980H up-converting player was named "Great Buy" by GoodSound...Like OPPO's DV-981HD, the DV-980H has progressive-scan capabilities and up-converts standard-definition DVD all...
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Published
Aug 8, 2007
 
 
Oppo Dv-980h DVD Player Outputs 1080p and 7.1 - Technabob
The DV-980H supports Dolby Digital Surround EX, which adds the surround back speaker channels, giving the player a leg up over traditional 5.1 surround...Of course, it doesn’t play today’s high definition formats like Blu-ray or HD-DVD, but it’ll sure make your old DVDs look as good as they possibly can...
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Published
Jun 22, 2009
 
 
OPPO DV 980H 1080p Up Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI and 7 1CH Audio |...
OPPO DV 980H 1080p Up Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI and 7 1CH Audio...The OPPO DV-980H is an excellent, dependable and foolproof product...Bottom line is if you want an Upconverted Dvd player then this is IT...
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Average rating
from 18
reviews
3.7/5
Oppo DV-980H User Reviews - DVD Players - CNET Reviews
"However, I find it proper to comment the audio quality as cNET seems to forget that this is a truly remarcable good aurdio-playback device..."

"I can absolutely recognize that Oppo have done a good job with this DAC..."

"The OPPO DV-980H is a so-so StandDef 480i HDMI (overachiever) but a kickass CD player for the clams spent!!! Image quality, sound settings, menu usage, HDMI Not..."

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Average rating
from 4
reviews
5.0/5
OPPO Digital DV-980H DVD Player - OPPO Digital DVD Players & Recorders Reviews and...
"Hard-pressed to find a player supporting more formats at this price, great video, great audio, superior packaging, simple but effective..."

"Almost (I said almost) as good looking as an HD DVD, depending on what DVD you are playing..."

"If you are not ready to switch to a Blu-Ray player ( movies still priced too high ) then this player is for you..."

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Average rating
from 3
reviews
3.7/5
Oppo Digital DV-980H DVD Players Videos and Related Media
"Everything Nothing I bought the 980 for my dad's system (a Luxman R-115 stereo receiver, a pair of Magnat MSP-60 bookshelf speakers and a small Samsung plasma) for Christmas..."

"Connecting the Oppo was simple as I only used the good-quality HDMI cable included with the player..."

"Overall, I'm incredibly impressed with my Oppo..."

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PRICES (5)
 
Amazon.com: OPPO DV-980H 1080p Up-Converting Universal DVD ...
The OPPO DV-980H up-converting DVD player is designed to make your DVD collection look & sound its very best on HDTV. With support for 1080p displays, 7.1ch audio ...
oppo dv-980h | eBay - Electronics, Cars, Fashion ...
Find great deals on eBay for oppo dv-980h and oppo dv 983h. Shop with confidence...
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Oppo DV-980H prices and availability - CNET Shopper
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Oppo Digital DV-980H DVD Player - Blu-ray and DVD Players ...
Oppo Digital DV-980H Overview, Features, and Description. Advanced video upconversion technology brings standard definition DVDs to life with 1080p "Full HD& ...
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MANUFACTURERS (1)
 
OPPO DV-980H 1080p Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI
1. Contact OPPO or the OPPO authorized reseller from which you purchased your unit for an authorized firmware upgrade. This process will require the DVD unit to be ...
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