Oppo BDP-83 REGION FREE Thread

kingfats · 18-06-2009, 9:00 AM

Region free details. (mod kit or buy player)

Region free mod kit instructions.

Region free firmware download.

*It's based on the beta 601 version but only upgrades the main firmware, so make sure you've already upgraded fully (all 3 parts) with the 601 from the Oppo site first, then copy just this file down a "UPG" folder and load it in the normal way*

*The Blu-ray region is switched by entering a 4 digit code while on the setup menu. So just press setup on remote once so the menu appears then hit:

7891 : Region A and region free DVD
7892 : Region B and region free DVD
7893 : Region C and region free DVD

The setting is saved when the player is switched off, as with any other option*

FAQ's. (excellent for info)
Online manual.
Official site,specs,firmware.
Close up pics of the players motherboard,chips etc.
Nics first impressions of the player.Another user review. (updated)
Video setup guide and player features.

Pro-reviews.
Secrets of Home Theater.
Audioholics.
Audio/Video revolution.
About.com.

Hidden features.
Pressing Eject on the remote will power on the player and eject the tray.
If you press and hold the Setup button on the remote you will get the Picture Adjustment menu directly.
For DVD the Top Menu remote button is the same as TITLE, and the Popup Menu remote button is the same as the MENU function on DVD remotes. (Not all discs use both functions).
When playing DVD (not Blu-ray), pressing the YELLOW button on the remote will take you to chapter 1 of the longest title on the disc. You can use this during startup to skip the introductory material.
When playing DVD, the BLUE button performs the random/shuffle cycle for titles and chapters, just as with media files and audio tracks.
JACKET_P images on DVD are supported. JACKET_P is optional cover art that displays when a disc is stopped.
With mp3 files, the browser will display ID3v2 tags, including "PIC" cover art images.
CD-Text is shown on the On Screen Display: album name, artist and track title.
You can play AVCHD. See Is AVCHD video supported?
You can get Slow playback in forward and reverse by pressing Pause and then using the right and left arrow buttons. The speed steps are 1/16, 1/8, 1/4 and 1/2.

My findings with the player.
Packaging.
Build quality and player size comparison.
Load times.Player operation and features.
Audio settings.83 remote turning on your other Oppo kit as well? click here.
BDP-83 as a DVD player.
SD and HD processing.
BDP-83 as a CD player.
BDP-83 compared to the Sony 5000ES and Pioneer LX91.
BDP-83 vs the Denon 3800 BD player.

**Bald Monkey** · 18-06-2009, 9:58 AM

Cheers for the Info

latepmas · 18-06-2009, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by kingfats

Yep.

Got the ok to pass on this info from Henry.

"I'm going to put a new page on my website later today with full details.
Going to be a bit frantic one way or another, but I'll be getting players done as fast as humanly possible"

Is this the new page?

Modified Blu-ray

kingfats · 18-06-2009, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by latepmas

Is this the new page?

Modified Blu-ray

Yeah.

jerrymac · 18-06-2009, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by latepmas

Is this the new page?

Modified Blu-ray

That's the puppy I would say...

duffbeerdrinker · 18-06-2009, 10:23 AM

Please can someone PM me the region free info being discussed.
Cheers!

**Bald Monkey** · 18-06-2009, 10:24 AM

kingfats · 18-06-2009, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duffbeerdrinker

Please can someone PM me the region free info being discussed.
Cheers!

No need.

Have a read here.

**Bald Monkey** · 18-06-2009, 10:30 AM

Seems we need a new Thread

DELUCAS · 18-06-2009, 10:47 AM

Looks like ill be doing the diy update my self

I like a challenge

jerrymac · 18-06-2009, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DELUCAS

Looks like ill be doing the diy update my self

I like a challenge

I'm in the DIY camp as well...hopefully wont brick it...

kingfats · 18-06-2009, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DELUCAS

Looks like ill be doing the diy update my self

I like a challenge

Very tempting to go D.I.Y if you already own the player.

Got to be confident though i guess.

**Stuart** · 18-06-2009, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingfats

Very tempting to go D.I.Y if you already own the player.

Got to be confident though i guess.

I assume that it'll invalidate the warranty also.

kingfats · 18-06-2009, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AV Junkie

I assume that it'll invalidate the warranty also.

Yes.

"Do It Yourself Region & Zone Kit

Important: Installing the hardware requires you to open your player and make changes. While no soldering is required, this operation should not be taken lightly. We cannot be held responsible for any damage caused to you or your player. Please select DIY only if you are completely comfortable with the internals of electronic equipment

Kit includes all required hardware and detailed instructions"

**Bald Monkey** · 18-06-2009, 11:01 AM

If you do the DIY kit please take plenty of photos and let us know how you get on!

DELUCAS · 18-06-2009, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingfats

Very tempting to go D.I.Y if you already own the player.

Got to be confident though i guess.

Just spoke to henry and if you got good eyes and steady hand and know your way round internal pc's you should not have a problem .

will have pictures in the mod kit on how to do this !!

step by step process with pictures / diagrams .

hope this helps out.

kingfats · 18-06-2009, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bald Monkey

If you do the DIY kit please take plenty of photos and let us know how you get on!

DELUCAS · 18-06-2009, 11:13 AM

I was thinking of a 10lb hammer

scrufftyguy · 18-06-2009, 11:17 AM

So is this EXACTLY the same version as the US model but region free?

Is there any news on whether Oppo will be releasing a full spec European version, or is it now likely to be a choice of either US or Region Free?

kingfats · 18-06-2009, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scrufftyguy

So is this EXACTLY the same version as the US model but region free?

Exactly the same yes.

(it is the US model)

**Bald Monkey** · 18-06-2009, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scrufftyguy

So is this EXACTLY the same version as the US model but region free?

Yes!

rigman · 18-06-2009, 11:19 AM

Oh YES there really is a god. More Oppo goodness and will play everything.

lyserman · 18-06-2009, 11:23 AM

I spoke to Henry this morning and he said that he would be getting the website up as soon as he could but the phone would not stop ringing for some reason

and he was spending all his time answering it!
Some secret this turned out to be

Anyway! I have got my order in place, so with luck I shall be in the club next week

DELUCAS · 18-06-2009, 11:25 AM

One OPPO to rule them all !!

DELUCAS · 18-06-2009, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lyserman

I spoke to Henry this morning and he said that he would be getting the website up as soon as he could but the phone would not stop ringing for some reason

and he was spending all his time answering it!
Some secret this turned out to be

Anyway! I have got my order in place, so with luck I shall be in the club next week

Enjoy and welcome to this exclusive club .....well was