Does this player play SD dvd's in the correct aspect ratio? Does it upconvert SD DVD's without stretching 4x9 sources to 16x9?
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I believe that one can adjust the settings for video output display, but I haven't done this yet. Out of the box, this plays SD dvds in the original aspect ratio (as stated on the back of the dvd box). So, for MASH First Season, one will see black bars on the sides of his screen, if he has a wide screen tv. The image is nearly a square, on screen. Upscaling is very good. I can't comment on all the other features as I just got it, but you will need to connect this with an ethernet cable from your main computer/ or router. In my case, this means buying a 50 foot cable ($25.00). I also suspect that download speed with your ISP and perhaps even the quality of your router may affect performance of Netflix and Pandora options.
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Sorry for my last post, I mixed this player with my old player up. It would play home movie in mpeg format, but it wouldn't play Rip DVD.
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I haven't tried all of the formats they claim to work but just about everything I have tried does work fine. For some reason the high def MP4s won't play on mine but the standard size MP4 plays just fine. I have settled on using the VOB format for most of my video and they look fine on my 55" screen. I haven't tried the surround sound with the videos yet. For some videos (kids movies) I rip the DVD to the standard MP4 because the videos digitize fast and the file size is small, about 1 to 2 GB, compared to the VOB file size of 3 to 5 GB. This could be one of the coolest electronic things I have purchased. I haven't tried all of the formats they claim to work but just about everything I have tried does work fine. For some reason the high def MP4s won't play on mine but the standard size MP4 plays just fine. I have settled on using the VOB format for most of my video and they look fine on my 55" screen. I haven't tried the surround sound with the videos yet. For some videos (kids movies) I rip the DVD to the standard MP4 because the videos digitize fast and the file size is small, about 1 to 2 GB, compared to the VOB file size of 3 to 5 GB. This could be one of the coolest electronic... » Read More I haven't tried all of the formats they claim to work but just about everything I have tried does work fine. For some reason the high def MP4s won't play on mine but the standard size MP4 plays just fine. I have settled on using the VOB format for most of my video and they look fine on my 55" screen. I haven't tried the surround sound with the videos yet. For some videos (kids movies) I rip the DVD to the standard MP4 because the videos digitize fast and the file size is small, about 1 to 2 GB, compared to the VOB file size of 3 to 5 GB. This could be one of the coolest electronic things I have purchased. « Show Less
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i formatted a 64gb card as fat32 and it reads it perfectly. once 128gb micro sd cards come down in price im going to try that as well. the limitations on the cards were set because those were the largest cards at the time, and everything above those sizes generally cant be formatted in a readable format for the player without using 3rd party software (which you can get for free)
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No. Upconversion can only be done with HDMI. This applies to both Blu Ray players and Upconverting DVD players.
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What about SD-DVD up-conversion? I have a Denon DVD-3910 and a PS3. The PS3 upscales DVDs better than the 3910; in some cases, a lot better. Is the Oppo better than the PS3 in this regard?
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I use Imation dvd+ and dvd-, this player does play both formats, though would occasionally skip/slow up. Not sure if it is due to dirty discs or the dvd player itself. Good overall unit though.
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I would jump on it. It is an excellent upconverter of sd dvds. Gettting hard to find. I picked one up at bb for $150, and it was the last one.
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A solution is available when viewing DVDs through Sony's upscaling DVD player, which permits you to set normal aspect ratio for a 1080 signal. But I hadn't thought about the problem with a cable company's set-top box. This set limits you to Wide mode and 3 settings: Zoom, wide zoom (less drastic), and full. An e-mail to Sony produced the generic response and reference to a general blurb about HD and aspect ratio. I'm glad I'm not the only one who finds it an apparent bummer.
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ALL upconverting players will ONLY upconvert dvd discs with copy protection or any original ones. Dvds (re)mastered in high definition will SPECIALLY look amazing.
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Your TV's lack of HDMI renders this player unusable, regardless of your receiver's capabilities. I'd recommend the 980H, but that does not perform as well with PAL conversion. There are rumors of a future model, the DV-983H, which may (or may not) support component video. Note, however, that CSS-encrypted discs will not upconvert over component. One thought though... if your TV has a DVI input you might be able use an HDMI-DVI adapter (which is what I did).
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This Player IS Compatible with DVD-R's. NOt sure what software your using to burn DVD's, but I have had No Problems since day one playing DVD-R's!!
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We have played DVD+R and DVD-R dual layer on this unit with no problems. We usually record 16x media at 4x for best quality.
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Thanks, Bishop, for your reply. I liked your last statement (very funny!). A couple of hours after i went out to get this model at Best Buy (i just couldn't wait!), a friend showed me the all-region equivalent (also from Pioneer) featured on this same Amazon site! Well, at least they claim it's all region, but seems some customers have had to get guarantees from the supplier that the unit will indeed play all types of discs. A bit confusing. ;)
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I have never played a DL DVD (which I would have created myself) on this player but having said that this should be able to play it. Till now it played all 3D blu ray, normal blu ray, dvd, mp3 disc, DIVX disc without any problems.
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HDCP requirements forbid DVD players from upconverting copy-protected DVD content to greater than 480p over component video for piracy reasons (since it's a non-encrypted analogue signal). If the disc is not CSS encrypted, then it can upconvert to 1080i on this player. Unfortunately, almost every commercially pressed DVD is CSS encoded.Some players can be hacked to bypass the HDCP restrictions. I have heard that a firmware hack exists for this player... do a Google search and I'm sure you'll find it. I can't vouch for it, myself.
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I think if it's not a HD player it wont read it. At least that's what the manual says, and other threads that I've read. That goes for DVD's too. If it's not a HD player it won't read it and won't play it. I believe that this unit isn't HD.