OPPO 971....Issues????

jakelm

Whoooo....this is something new. Now when I leave the 981 on and switch the tv to another input, there is terrible interference, the picture on the other intput (cable) has a bad flicker in the back ground.

I think there is something wrond with this player.

Disc Jockey

Sure sounds like it.

Call cs tomorrow and exercise your zen patience skills while you wait for a replacement They will take care of you

jakelm

It also could be my adapter (maybe). Tomorrow I will replace the HDMI/DVI adapter with a HDMI/DVI cable

This is the adapter I bought
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&Partnumber=186-526

shawn474

Jake,
Try pressing the P/N button on the bottom right of the remote. It switches from PAL to NTSC to AUTO - if it's not on the right setting you can get the static picture that you are seeing. Also, did you perform the firmware update? I had to do that before mine started working properly. Just a couple of thoughts that might help.

Shawn

jakelm

I did try the P/N . I set it to Ntsc. I dont know about a firmware upgrade. How do I know if I need one?

Jake

jakelm

Just did the firmware upgrade. The upgrade states that it does have a fix for sync problems. But after the upgrade, its still messing up. It looses sync with the tv after about 10 seconds. With or without a disk in it.

jakelm

Well I ruled out tv problems. Brought the 981 over to my parents house, same make and model Mit. Had the same problems there. Thanks goodness its not my tv. I'll pick up a HDMI/DVI cable today. If that doeasnt work, back to surfaudiovideo it goes.

Jake

steveinaz

HT
With video it seems, cable is really hit n miss, more expensive doesn't mean better. Different from audio for sure....

I'm using a $17 Phillips component cable (bought at Walmart) and my picture is spectacular.

jakelm

I just picked up a HDMI/DVI cable to replace the HDMI/DVI adapter. I noticed the adapter only has 18 pins including the flat (ground) pin, while the new cable has(on the DVI part) 24 pins and a flat (ground pin). Would the number of pins between the adapter and the cable make a difference? There are 6 pins in the middle on the adapter that were removed by the manufacture. I havent had a chance to try it out yet, but I'm wondering if this would make a difference??

Jake

shawn474

IMO it probably would make a difference, but I'm not positive about that. Hopefully it fixes your problem. Good luck, man.

Shawn

jakelm

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/03/DVI_pinout.png

Pins 4,5,12,13,20,21....seem to be some kind of link 2. I doubt it too, that it will make a difference.

Ah well

Jake

Ricardo

Don't think it will make a difference; there are two types of DVI conenctors, one with 18 and one with 24; I think the 6 central pins are not used (The Monster cable I removed yesterday had 18 pins, while my adaptor has 24 pins).

You won't know until you try. Still, I think you ought to call CS for your specific problem (unless changing the cable fixes it )

jakelm

I called. The Oppo CS was great. He told me that even though my Mit supports HDCP, it sounds like a HDCP issue. The syptoms of some HDCP problems is it will show a crystal clear picture for a few seconds and then scramble again. He suggest I get the unit exchanged. He also told me to try a different cable. But he mostly think its a HDCP issue. He did seem very knowlegable.

Disc Jockey

Did he seem to think exchanging it for another 981 would fix it or do you have to go to a different model or manufacturer?

jakelm

He said to try the same model, and see. He said it wil be trial and error. If a different 981 doesnt work, then try a 970. If that doesnt work then the Oppo is not compatable with my Mit. The issue I have (like most issues I have) are very rare issues.

jakelm

The only other model I would go with is the 970. For DVD-A and SACD. The hack over component is a plus to for the 970 too.

Ricardo

Well, I hope that changing the cable works for you; after all that waiting it'd suck if you need to send it back....

jakelm

No joke...Probably another 2 weeks before I would get another one back and if that one didnt work,,,,,ah well... I would just have to hook back up the Denon.

Jake

shawn474

I've dealt with customer service a few times and everytime I get them they are very knowledgable and the same guy helps me. His name is Nathan and he's very helpful and knowledgable. If he's telling you it's a compatability issue, I would bet my next paycheck that's what it is. Would you want to try a 970 or would you just stick with the Denon?

Shawn

jakelm

I would definatly try a 970, even though I would like to have the latest Faroudja chip.

shawn474

Well, I hope you get one that works with your tv. I have the 981, but have seen and heard the 970 and it's a great unit (especially for the price). Good luck.

jakelm

Tryed another cable. Didnt work either. As soon as I can get in touch with Mike @ Surf audio video, I'm sending it back.

Jake

Disc Jockey

Well that sucks. Good luck with the next one!

Ricardo

So...will you try another 981?

jakelm

I just spoke to Mike @ surf audio. It seems I dont have the latest "Beta" firmare that was posted 12.27.06. This beta firmware is supposed to fix any "handshake" issues. I will give that a try and see. If still not working, I will send it back for a refund and shop for another Denon, maybe a 3810 or 5910.

jakelm

OK..I did the beta firmware upgrade. Did not work. I guess I'll ship it back and try another one.

Unless you guys know of anything else I can try, before I ship it back.

Jake

shawn474

I honestly doubt it is the unit that you purchased....I think the 981 might not be compatible with your tv, although I don't know why it would work on mine and not yours. I would suggest trying a different model OPPO altogether to see if the others work. Just a question, did you try hooking it up via s-video? I realize that you would lose your upconversion qualities if you kept it that way, but just curious if that would work. That may tell you if it is the actual unit that is faulty.

Shawn

jakelm

The composite and S-video work fine. Its the HDMI/DVI I'm having a problem with. My DVI on my tv works, my Denon plays fine on it (DVI, 1080i).

A DVD player not compatable with my tv, seems alittle wierd, I mean , my tv is a 2004 model, it not like its ancient ....but ah well... I'll leave my Denon hooked up for now and try another 981. If another 981 doesnt work , I might just go ahaead and get a 970, and hack it.

shawn474

Hopefully, it is the unit. Just weird that everything else works fine. Maybe it's a bad out put or something. I agree; I don't see a reason why it wouldn't work with your TV, but I thouoght you said something earlier that customer service had told you that. Try another 981 just in case; I could not be happier with mine. It takes awhile to fine tune everything, but as soon as you do, it is way worth it.


Good luck, man.
Shawn

jakelm

Thanks for sticking with me Shawn.

Jake