Nieuwe oppo blu-rayspeler

Oppo Digital has officially announced its new Blu-ray player model BDP-93, the successor to the acclaimed BDP-83. As previously reported (see Blu-ray.com, September 23), the BDP-93 will have all the functionalities of the 83, plus support of the Blu-ray 3D specification (with dual HDMI 1.4a outputs), Netflix Watch Instantly and Blockbuster on Demand, wireless-N networking, and an eSATA port. It will carry the same retail price of $499 as the BDP-83. Availability is simply listed as "coming soon."

Video

The BDP-93 uses a custom OPPO decoder. The video processor is no longer from Anchor Bay Technologies, but rather the Marvell Kyoto-G2 Qdeo. The BDP-93 offers enhancement options including video noise reduction, compression artifact reduction, intelligent color, contrast, detail and edge enhancements.

The BDP-93 features user selectable video output resolutions, including 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and up to 1080p 50 or 60Hz. It supports 1080p 24Hz.

Other video features include Source Direct Mode; multiple zoom odes and vertical stretch; and subtitle shift.

The BDP-93 supports NTSC and PAL systems for both disc playback and video output. It can also convert content of one system for output in another.

Thanks to the dual HDMI outputs, you don't have to upgrade your A/V receiver to a 3D model in order to enjoy 3D: one HDMI output of the BDP-93 can be connected to a 3D TV and the other can be connected to an A/V receiver with HDMI connections version 1.1-1.3. Alternately, projector users can connect one output to a projector for home theater use and the other to a TV for casual viewing. For a multi-room installation the BDP-93 can output audio and video to two 3D or 2D TVs simultaneously.

Audio

The BDP-93 decodes and bitstreams Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio

Supported formats

Like the BDP-83, Oppo's new player plays DVD-Audio and SACD. It can play back DVD, audio CD, HDCD, Kodak Picture CD, AVCHD, MP4, DivX, MKV, FLAC, WAV and other audio/video/picture files on recorded discs, USB or eSATA drives.

Connectivity

Dual HDMI v1.4a outputs –Two assignable HDMI v1.4a outputs are provided to capitalize on the optimum audio and video settings to all old, new, and future HDMI televisions and receivers. With the option of full audio and video output to 2 displays; or dedicate one HDMI for audio, the other for video. The BDP-93 supports 3D and Deep Color modes on both HDMI output ports.

eSATA Port – The BDP-93 features an eSATA port on its back panel. Consumers can take advantage of this fast eSATA connection to play audio, video and photo files from their hard disks. Most commercially available hard disks pre-formatted with NTFS, FAT32 and FAT file systems are supported, and file sizes larger than 4GB can be played back.

Wireless & Ethernet – Using the included wireless-N adapter or the built-in RJ45 Ethernet port, users will be able to interact with BD-Live content, watch instant streaming programs from provides such as Netflix, Blockbuster etc., playback contents on their home network, and update firmware to keep up with new Blu-ray releases.

Dual USB Ports - Two USB 2.0 high speed ports are provided, one on the front panel and one on the back. Users can enjoy high definition video, high resolution photos and music directly from their USB drives.