OPPO Digital has announced that their universal DVD player – DV-970HD – has received official DivX certification from the folks at DivX (who else!??!). The DV-970HD is an impressive multimedia player capable of playing back a wide variety of media formats and upconverting video to HD qualities. The major features of the player include HD Up Converstion to 720p/1080i, SACD, DVD Video/Audio support, HDMI output, 480i output over HDMI, and USB/Media Card reader support. The DV-970HD retails for $149.99.

More in-depth features of the DV-970HD:

    Universal DVD Player Features:
  • Compatible with DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD (SACD), DivX®, Xvid, Audio CD, HDCD, Kodak Picture CD and other digital audio and video media/formats
  • Official DivX® Certified product
  • Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX® 6) with standard playback of DivX® media files
  • Plays XviD and .SRT, .SMI, .IDX and .SUB format

Video Up-Conversion Features:

  • High definition up-conversion to up-convert 720×480 interlaced video encoded on DVD discs to 480p/720p/1080i
  • High-quality pure digital video and audio through a single HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) cable
  • Multiple high definition video formats through HDMI and component outputs*: NTSC: 480i/480p/720p/1080i; PAL: 576i/576p/720p/1080i (* Component output for CSS-encrypted DVD discs (almost all commercially pressed DVD discs) is limited to 480i/480p only.)

Optimized Audio Features:

  • Optimized analog audio circuitry
  • Built-in Dolby Digital decoder with individual 5.1ch and down-mixed stereo outputs
  • Optical and coaxial digital audio outputs for Dolby Digital, DTS and Linear PCM
  • Unique “Audio Only” mode with video processing turned off for perfect acoustic fidelity
  • 3D Surround (Virtual Surround): Concert, Live, Dance, Techno, Classic, Soft
  • Built-in equalizer, channel trim and channel delay functions

Compatibility Features:

  • PAL/NTSC disc and TV compatible with automatic or manual system conversion
  • Compatible with CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW and DVD+R DL* (* Playability of self-recorded discs may vary depending on media and formatting software types)
  • Enhanced dual-layer disc support with fast layer change
  • Wide range universal power supply (~100V-240V, 50/60Hz AC)

Standard Video Features:

  • Progressive scan component outputs (YPbPr)
  • Composite video and S-Video outputs for standard TVs
  • Supports screen aspect ratio 4:3 (standard) and 16:9 (wide-screen)
  • User adjustable video controls: Sharpness, Contrast, Brightness, Saturation, Hue and Gamma
  • Multi-angle view

Convenience Features:

  • Special disc tray – thin, flexible and strong. Can tolerate some bending without breaking.
  • 4-in-1 flash memory card reader compatible with Memory Stick, Secure Digital, Multi-Media Card, and SmartMedia (MS/SD/MMC/SM)
  • USB interface for expanded connectivity
  • Smooth and easy navigation of photo albums, music collections and video files on DVD, CD, flash memory cards and USB disks.
  • Selectable subtitle and audio tracks
  • Discrete ON/OFF remote control IR code for programmable universal remote controls

Connectors:

  • HDMI – High Definition Multimedia Interface: 1
  • Component Video (YPbPr/YCbCr): 1 group (3 connectors)
  • Analog Stereo Audio (Mixed 2-Channel Left/Right): 1 group (2 connectors)
  • Analog 5.1 Channel Audio: 1 group (6 connectors)
  • S/PDIF (IEC-958) Coaxial Digital Audio: 1
  • S/PDIF (IEC-958) Optical Digital Audio: 1
  • Composite Video: 1
  • S-Video: 1

Accessories Included:

  • High-quality certified HDMI cable with ferrite core and gold-plated HDMI connectors
  • Remote control with “glow in the dark” keypad (batteries included)
  • Stereo audio cable
  • Composite video cable
  • User manual and warranty information

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OPPO Digital Releases Cutting-Edge Line of DivX Certified DVD Devices; OPPO Digital DV-970HD Lets DivX Users Play Back High Quality DivX Video on HDTVs

MOUNTAIN VIEW & SAN DIEGO, Calif. –(Business Wire)– Aug. 22, 2006 OPPO Digital, Inc. (http://www.oppodigital.com), an innovative consumer electronics manufacturer, and DivX, Inc., the digital entertainment company that created the DivX media format, today announced the official DivX Certification of the OPPO Digital DV-970HD Universal DVD Player with HDMI.

The DV-970HD has received an abundance of positive reviews and enthusiastic support from the home theater community for its outstanding visual excellence and ability to play back various media and video file types, including the popular DivX media format. Additionally, the DV-970HD utilizes revolutionary technology to up-convert videos to high definition resolutions from standard definition for HD compatibility.

With over 180 million software products downloaded worldwide, DivX is one of the most desirable compression formats available today for digital media. DivX requires only a fraction of the data required by a standard-length DVD while retaining extremely high quality and the ability to play back Dolby encoded audio. DivX is ideal for secure playback on PCs, as well as major consumer electronics such as the OPPO DV-970HD.

“This innovative OPPO Digital DVD player combined with DivX technology enables millions of HDTV owners to watch content from a wide variety of sources at a high level of visual quality,” said Kevin Hell, CXO, Partners and Licensing at DivX, Inc. “We are excited to partner with OPPO Digital as one of the manufacturers to bring this solution to home theaters around the world.”

“By partnering with DivX, Inc., we have secured ourselves as a leader in the revolutionary technological transformation of the video market,” said Nathaniel Plain, Manager of Technical Services at OPPO Digital, Inc. “OPPO and DivX, Inc. are uniting to set a new level of visual quality, ease of use, and diversity of content never seen before.”

Products that bear the DivX Certified logo have undergone rigorous testing to ensure interoperability, security, and visual quality. DivX Certified products enable consumers to create, play, and share high-quality video content across a range of devices and platforms. More than 46 million DivX Certified devices have been shipped from among the world’s leading brands. To learn more about the DivX Certification program for consumer electronics devices, visit http://www.divx.com/certification.

About DivX, Inc.

DivX creates products and services designed to improve the experience of media. Our first product offering was a video compression-decompression software library, or codec, which has been actively sought out and downloaded over 180 million times in the last four years, including over 50 million times during the last twelve months. We have since built on the success of our codec with other consumer software, including the DivX Player application. We distribute this software from our website, DivX.com, which averaged over five million unique visitors per month during the second quarter of 2006. We also license our technologies to consumer hardware device manufacturers and certify their products to ensure the interoperable support of DivX-encoded content. Over 46 million DivX Certified hardware devices have been shipped worldwide, including over 10 million devices reported to us by our customers during the second quarter of 2006. In addition to technology licensing to consumer hardware device manufacturers, we currently generate revenue from software licensing, advertising, and content distribution. For more information, visit http://www.divx.com.

About OPPO Digital, Inc.

OPPO Digital, Inc., based in Mountain View, in the heart of the Silicon Valley, is a leading maker of next-generation digital electronics, dedicated to enriching people’s digital lifestyles with technology and innovation. OPPO markets a comprehensive portfolio of high-quality DVD players, DVD recorders, home theatre systems, LCD TVs, and portable DVD players. The digital revolution is on. OPPO’s quality/cost ratio can make this revolution universal. The OPPO brand’s unprecedented value means that virtually every household can afford the very best in home entertainment: cinema-quality and concert-quality digital imagery and sound. Discover OPPO’s unique combination of performance and value.

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