Connecting to an A/V Receiver or Amplifier via Analog Outputs ...........16 Connecting to an A/V Receiver or Amplifier via S/PDIF (Coaxial / Optical)........17 HDMI / MHL INPUT to BDP-103 ................. 18 Connecting to the Internet ..................19 Internet connection through Ethernet cable................... 19...
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Internet connection through wireless adaptor................20 Custom Installation ....................21 External IR (Infrared Remote) Installation..................21 RS232 Control..........................21 Quick Start Guide ......................22 Power On and Play ........................22 Select the Best Output Resolution ....................22 Determine the Display Aspect Ratio ....................23 BASIC OPERATIONS ..............24 Disc Playback ......................24 OPTION Menu......................24 Fast Playback ......................25 Pause and Frame-by-Frame ..................25...
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Network Setup ......................77 REFERENCES................81 Useful Notes......................81 Troubleshooting ......................81 Specifications ......................83 User Manual Updates Online ..................83 Language Code List ....................84 Gracenote Terms of Use ....................85 LIMITED WARRANTY ..............86 OPPO Digital, Inc. Limited Two Years Warranty............86...
IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAUTION: CAUTION DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR DO NOT OPEN. EQUIVALENT TYPE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N Precautions Before connecting the AC power cord to the appliance, To ensure proper ventilation around this product, do not make sure the voltage designation of the appliance place this product on a sofa, bed or rug.
All other trademarks are the properties of their “Source Direct” and “True 24p” logos are trademarks of respective owners. OPPO Digital, Inc. “Netflix” is a registered trademark of Netflix, Inc. Compatible Disc Types BD: Supports Blu-ray with Bonus View and BD-Live content, including Blu-ray 3D discs.
It is possible that a Blu-ray Disc manufactured after the player uses new features of the Blu-ray Disc specifications. To ensure the best possible viewing experience, the player may need a firmware or software update from time to time. Please visit OPPO Digital’s web site www.oppodigital.com to check if updates are available.
BD-Video: This player plays Blu-Ray Discs with marks containing the region code A. DVD-Video: This player plays DVDs with marks containing the region code 1 and ALL. Accessories Please check that the following parts are included in your BDP-103 package: User Manual HDMI 1.4 Cable, about 6 feet USB Wireless-N Adapter (up to 150Mbps, USB Extension Cable, about 4.5 feet...
INSTALLATION Front Panel Controls POWER Button Disc Tray USB 2.0 Input 10. MHL-Compatible HDMI Input POWER Status OPEN/CLOSE Tray 3D Output Active Indicator Button (with backlight) Indicator 11. Playback Control and Navigation Front Panel Display IR Sensor Window 4K x 2K Output Buttons Window Active Indicator...
I N S T A L L A T I O N Rear Panel Connectors Ethernet LAN Port HDMI 2 Output (3D Compatible) 11. RS-232C Serial Control Port HDMI Input (Back) HDMI 1 Output (3D Compatible) 12. 7.1CH / 5.1CH / Stereo Analog Audio Outputs Diagnostic Video Output USB 2.0 Input...
I N S T A L L A T I O N Remote Control Remote Control Buttons 4. NUMBER Buttons: 22. MUTE: Mute audio Enter numeric values 23. VOLUME +/-: 5. CLEAR: Clear numeric Increase/Decrease input volume 6. TOP MENU: Show BD 24.
I N S T A L L A T I O N Back Side 1. Index Finger Notch 1: When your index finger is placed at this notch while holding the remote control, your thumb is within easy reach of the navigation buttons (ARROW, ENTER, TOP MENU and POP-UP MENU).
“1”, “2”, or “3”. Close the battery compartment cover. Make sure that the BDP-103 player is turned on and that the disc tray is ejected. Aim the remote control at the player.
Either of the two HDMI output terminals (HDMI 1 OUT and/or HDMI 2 OUT) on the rear panel of the BDP-103 can be connected to your receiver. Preference should be given to the HDMI 1 output for video since it is the only output to benefit from the superior Marvell QDEO video processor.
HDMI IN AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER The BDP-103 provides a “Dual HDMI” connection to make sure you can enjoy the highest possible video quality and resolution, in addition to high bit rate audio content. You can use the included HDMI cable to connect the HDMI 1 output to your HDTV and use another HDMI cable (not included) to connect the HDMI 2 output to your receiver by setting the Dual HDMI Output option in the Setup Menu to Split A/V (see page 53 for details).
NOTE This connection method will output sound via the TV’s speakers. For optimal sound quality, it is recommended that audio be transferred from the BDP-103 to an A/V receiver with connected speakers. If your A/V receiver does not accept audio via HDMI, or if your receiver does not have HDMI inputs at all, see pages 16 and 17 for instructions on how to output audio to a receiver using different connection types.
TV 1 The two HDMI outputs (HDMI 1 OUT and HDMI 2 OUT) available on the rear panel of BDP-103 can be connected to two TVs at the same time, and each output can deliver both digital video and audio signals.
13 for more details. NOTE HDCP stands for High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection. The HDMI outputs of the BDP-103 use HDCP to encrypt the digital audio and video content. The TV must support HDCP in order to decrypt and properly display the content.
FR (Front Right), SL (Surround Left), SR (Surround Right), C (Center), SW (SubWoofer), SBL (Surround Back Left) and SBR (Surround Back Right) analog output terminals of the BDP-103 to the corresponding multi-channel analog audio input jacks of your A/V receiver or amplifier.
I N S T A L L A T I O N Connecting to an A/V Receiver or Amplifier via S/PDIF (Coaxial / Optical) Rear Panel Connect one of these cables: Coaxial Digital Audio Cable Coaxial In Optical Digital Audio Cable Optical In AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Receiver/Amplifier with Dolby Digital or DTS Decoder...
HDMI cable to connect a source device such as a digital TV box, mobile phone or camcorder to the HDMI IN port(s). You can use the INPUT button on the OPPO remote to open the Input Source Menu, which allows you to select the corresponding HDMI IN port.
DLNA and SMB/CIFS clients. Additional online streaming applications may also be added with future firmware updates. The BDP-103 also supports the BD-Live feature offered on some Blu-ray Disc titles. BD-Live offers extra downloadable content and additional online interactive programs. Content available on BD-Live varies by disc and studio, and may include additional subtitles, commentaries, movie trailers, games, and online chat.
WiFi Wireless Router/Access Point The wireless adaptor included in the BDP-103 package has been pre-configured to work with your player. It is compatible with 802.11B, G, and N (2.4GHz) wireless networks. Make sure a broadband Internet connection is available and the Wi-Fi function on your wireless router or access point has been turned on, and plug the adaptor into one of the three USB ports available on your BDP-103 (one on the front panel, two on the back).
External IR (Infrared Remote) Installation The BDP-103 features an IR IN port on its back panel. If the player is to be installed in an equipment cabinet where direct line-of-sight is not available for the remote control, you can purchase an external IR Remote Sensor and plug it into the IR IN port.
Unfortunately, many TVs on the market only do an average job of scaling the video. On the other hand, if you set the BDP-103 to output a resolution that matches or is very close to the native resolution of the TV, you are more likely to get a great picture.
TV. Since most Blu-ray discs and many DVD discs are released in the wide screen format, it is highly recommended to use a wide screen TV with the BDP-103. The Aspect Ratio selections are 16:9 Wide and 16:9 Wide/Auto. Depending on your selection and the video...
BASIC OPERATIONS Disc Playback DVD-A SACD Press the POWER button to turn on the player. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to eject the disc tray. POWER OPEN Place the disc with the label side facing up and the recorded side facing down. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button again to retract the tray.
B A S I C O P E R A T I O N S Within Video Discs (DVD, BD) and Video File Playback: Subtitle Adjustment: Set the subtitle display options. Color: Set subtitle text color (only available on external subtitle files). Outline color: Set the outline color for subtitle text (only available on external subtitle files).
B A S I C O P E R A T I O N S Slow Playback To play the video in slow-motion, follow these steps: 1. Press the PAUSE button on the remote control to pause playback. PLAY PAUSE 2.
SACD DVD-A Volume Control 1. On the BDP-103, the volume control only affects the analog audio output. It does not apply to digital audio output (HDMI, Coaxial and Optical) either in bitstream format or in LPCM format.
B A S I C O P E R A T I O N S Mute SACD DVD-A 1. Press the MUTE button on the remote control during content playback to turn off audio output. The TV screen displays a mute icon. The front panel MUTE indicator will also light up.
Input Source menu. 2. Use the UP/DOWN ARROW buttons to choose the required ARC channel. 3. You can always select BLU-RAY PLAYER to return to OPPO HOME menu. NOTE Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a feature introduced in HDMI v1.4, which allows you to send digital audio signals from the television back to the player or receiver.
B A S I C O P E R A T I O N S BD-Live Some Blu-ray Disc titles are released with the BD-Live feature. BD-Live offers extra downloadable content and additional online interactive programs. BD-Live content varies by disc and studio, and may include additional subtitles, commentaries, preview trailers, games, and online chat.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS Output Resolution The BDP-103 supports multiple output resolutions. For a detailed discussion on how to choose the best output resolution, please refer to the Select the Best Output Resolution section on page 22 of this manual. If you would like to change the output resolution, you may do so by RESOLUTION pressing the RESOLUTION button on the remote.
A D V A N C E D O P E R A T I O N S Composite video outputs on the BDP-103, and only kept a standard definition DIAG video output for troubleshooting purposes. Zooming and Aspect Ratio Control This feature zooms in and out of the displayed frame and also changes the aspect ratio (image width vs.
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A D V A N C E D O P E R A T I O N S 2) Playing 4:3 BD or DVD when TV Aspect Ratio is set to 16:9 Wide 1:1 – The image fills up the entire 16:9 screen but is horizontally stretched. Figures may look shorter and wider than they should be.
A D V A N C E D O P E R A T I O N S Subtitle Shift For customers using a 2.35:1 “Constant Image Height” video projection system, subtitles may get cut off because they are positioned outside of the active video area. SUBTITLE The Subtitle Shift feature can be used to shift subtitles up or down so they are displayed within the active video area.
A D V A N C E D O P E R A T I O N S SACD DVD-A Repeat a Selected Section To repeatedly play a specific section, please follow these steps: 1. During normal playback, press the AB REPLAY button on the remote at the desired beginning point (Point A) for the repeat play.
A D V A N C E D O P E R A T I O N S Playback from a Specific Location DVD-A SACD DVD and Blu-ray Discs During the playback of a DVD or Blu-ray Disc, you may specify a location to start playback by entering the title, chapter or time directly.
A D V A N C E D O P E R A T I O N S NOTE Some discs may prohibit the search operation. You will not be able to select a search location, or you may get an “invalid operation” icon after specifying a search location. Some Blu-ray Discs feature their own search function.
A D V A N C E D O P E R A T I O N S Memory and Automatic Resume DVD-A SACD 1. The player automatically saves the current position when playback is interrupted. Operations such as OPEN and POWER cause the OPEN POWER player to save the current playing position.
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A D V A N C E D O P E R A T I O N S Because HDMI carries audio together with video, the HDMI video signal cannot be completely turned off. A black screen is transmitted instead to minimize any potential interference.
Playback from USB Flash Drive Device The BDP-103 is equipped with three USB ports: one on the front panel and two on the back. You may use any of the available USB ports to plug in a USB drive. The USB ports are rated to provide a maximum of 5V, 1000mA power to the USB drive. It is sufficient for USB thumb drives and flash memory card readers, but may not be sufficient for USB hard disks.
P L A Y B A C K In-home Network Media Sharing The BDP-103 can remotely play back music, photo, and video files stored on media devices that are connected to the same home network. You will need to prepare hardware such as a computer or NAS (Network Attached Storage) and install and configure software which is functionally equivalent to DLNA or SMB/CIFS (a network file sharing protocol) client.
P L A Y B A C K Internet Streaming on HOME Menu The BDP-103 presents a Home Menu to assist you in navigating and playing media files from an inserted optical disc, USB flash drive, external hard drive, home network sharing and internet streaming. Basically, the Home Menu is the starting point for accessing media files.
The Network feature is not officially supported due to the variation in hardware and software configurations. OPPO does not offer technical support via email or phone for this feature. The OPPO Wiki located at wiki.oppodigital.com can be a useful resource to learn about this feature.
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M E D I A F I L E P L A Y B A C K NOTE When a data disc or USB drive is inserted, the player automatically starts to index files and build a database in the background. Depending on the number and size of files, this process could take up to several minutes.
M E D I A F I L E P L A Y B A C K Playing Movie Files To play movie files stored on an optical disc or USB drive, select Movie from the Home Menu. A file browser will appear to assist you in navigating through the files and folders.
M E D I A F I L E P L A Y B A C K Viewing Photo Files To view digital photo files stored on an optical disc or USB drive, select Photo from the Home Menu. A file browser will appear to assist you in navigate the files and folders.
M E D I A F I L E P L A Y B A C K Adding Background Music You can also add background music to the photo slideshow. To do so, you will need to prepare digital music files.
Setup Menu Section > Menu Item > Selection Setup Menu Section is the uppermost Setup Menu level. Within the BDP-103, there are six Setup Menu sections listed in the left column of the Setup Menu: Playback Setup, Video Setup, Audio Format Setup, Audio Processing, Device Setup, and Network Setup.
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S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S NOTE It is possible that some setup items may be grayed-out and inaccessible. This can be caused by a disc being played back or having changed a prerequisite setup item. Please stop playback or eject the disc before trying to change these setup items.
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S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S 4. To select a value from the list of available settings, press the UP/DOWN ARROW buttons and then press the ENTER button to confirm. For example, to select Off for Auto Play Mode, use the UP/DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight the Off selection and...
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S Playback Setup The Playback Setup section is designed to configure playback preferences. The setup items in this section are: Power On Input Blu-ray SACD Priority: Select which audio layer to play for SACD (Super Audio CD). Multi-Channel –...
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S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S BD Ratings – Press the UP/DOWN ARROW buttons to select the rating allowed for Blu- ray Discs. Off means no ratings control and all discs are allowed to play. Numbers 1 to 21 corresponds to the age limit.
TV or projector. If both criteria are met, the player sends 3D video from its HDMI output terminals; otherwise, only 2D video is sent out. 3D glasses (which are not sold by OPPO) are required to enjoy the 3D movie on your TV.
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S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S 2D->3D Depth – Adjusts the 3D depth perception when performing 2D-to-3D conversion (also called “simulated 3D”). The default value is 8. 3D TV Size – Allows you to enter the diagonal screen size of the 3D HDTV. This option applies to 3D mode only.
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S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S 9. DVD 24p Conversion: Allows you to enable 24Hz frame rate conversion for DVD. This option is only available when 1080p24 Output is enabled (set to Auto or Forced). Many DVDs that originate from theatrical movies are encoded with a technique called “3:2 telecine”...
LCD backlight lamp, thus saving energy and prolonging the lamp life. When you press any button on the OPPO remote control or the player’s front panel, the screen saver will be canceled and video output will be restored. If your TV is already in standby or sleep mode, you may need to wake up the TV by pressing a button on its remote or control panel.
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The following picture adjustment controls are available for both HDMI 1 and 2: 1. Picture Mode: Allows you to choose a customized picture mode saved by you. The BDP-103 allows you to save up to three customized modes. Press the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW buttons to switch the mode and all parameters will be automatically adjusted to their stored values.
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6. Sharpness: Allows you to set the sharpness of video output. Sharpness (also called Detail/Edge Enhancement in previous OPPO players) is a video processing function that can control the image sharpness but at the same time may cause unwanted artifacts.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S Remember that excessive noise reduction may cause a loss of details. We recommend using the noise reduction function only when you encounter poorly encoded or compressed video that has apparent noise artifacts.
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S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S 30 Bits (Dithered) – Uses the 30-bit per pixel Deep Color mode with dithering technique. 30 Bits – Uses the 30-bit per pixel Deep Color mode. Off (Dithered) –...
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S Audio Format Setup The Audio Format Setup section of the Setup Menu allows you to configure preferences for audio output formats. 1. Secondary Audio: Allows you to set the Secondary Audio Program mixing option. Some Blu-ray Discs contain a secondary audio and video program, such as a director’s commentary.
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S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S 48kHz). If you play high resolution audio content at the 480p/576p resolution, you may get reduced audio resolution, incomplete audio channels, or even no audio/video output at all. Choosing a higher output resolution such as 720p or above allows enough bandwidth for all high sample rate audio channels.
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If your receiver is capable of HDCD decoding, it is recommended that you set the HDCD Decoding setting to Off on the BDP-103 in order to avoid decoding HDCD twice. This will prevent the occasional pop or crackle sounds that occur when HDCD is decoded twice.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S Audio Signal Reference Chart Blu-ray Discs may contain many types of audio signal formats, some of which are high resolution types such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Blu-ray Discs also have many optional audio components such as the Secondary Audio Program and menu clicking sound.
O P T I O N S Recommended Audio Format Options Depending on your specific audio/video connection method, the audio format options of the BDP-103 may need to be adjusted to match your configuration. Refer to the video and audio connection methods described previously in this guide and the following audio setup guidelines.
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S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S HDCD Decoding: Coaxial/Optical Output: (any – not in use) Also set the Speaker Configuration in the Audio Processing menu: Set Down Mix to 7.1Ch or 5.1Ch. Set the speaker size and subwoofer according to your actual audio hardware.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S Audio Processing Setup The Audio Processing section of the Setup Menu allows you to configure how the player will process audio signals before sending them to the output. In this section, all of the settings only affect the analog audio outputs, with a few exceptions listed in the “Note”...
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S Down Mix Mode Downmixing is the process of converting multi-channel audio to a lesser number of channels. For example, converting a 5.1ch source to stereo or converting a 7.1ch source to 5.1ch. Downmixing allows the audio output from the player to match the exact number of speakers available in your home theater.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S Speaker Settings You can set the size, distance and trim level for each speaker by using the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW buttons to move the cursor to highlight the speaker and then press the ENTER button. The Speaker Settings menu on the right side of the screen will be activated.
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S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S A typical 7.1-channel speaker layout and their speaker distance measurements are displayed as below: Distances: Speaker Icons: 1 - Listener to Front FL - Front Left 2 - Listener to Center FR - Front Right 3 - Listener to Surround Left...
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S Other Audio Processing Settings In addition to Speaker Configuration, Crossover Frequency and Dynamic Range Control are audio processing settings that can be configured: 1. Crossover: Allows you to set the Bass Management kick-in frequency for all speakers. When the speaker size is set to Small in Speaker Configuration (see page 69), bass information below this frequency is not passed to the speakers to reduce possible distortion, and if the subwoofer is available, bass information will be redirected to the subwoofer.
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S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S 6. Maximum Volume: Allows you to set the maximum volume level. This option will be applied to the 7.1 audio outputs. You may use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW buttons on the remote to decrease/increase the volume level.
Off – Does not check for new firmware version automatically. 4. Remote Control Code: The BDP-103 can respond to one of four sets of remote control codes. The default is “Code 1”. If you have other OPPO products in the vicinity of the BDP-103, the other products may respond to the BDP-103 remote control.
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Code 1 – OPPO disc player remote code is set to 1. This is the default remote code. Code 2 – OPPO disc player remote code is set to 2. Use this code if you have other OPPO products placed close to the BDP-103.
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Storage Device – Allows you to select which storage device should be used as the persistent storage. The BDP-103 preserves about 1GB of internal flash memory that can be used for persistent storage. There are also three USB ports on the player that can accept a USB drive to be used as the persistent storage.
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Backup Settings – Backup the player settings to the first detected USB storage device. The player will create a new configuration file named “[player model].cfg”, such as “BDP103.cfg”, and the settings will be stored in binary format which can only be accessed by OPPO technical support.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S Network Setup The Network Setup section of the Setup Menu system allows you to configure the player’s network connection, test the connection, and enable or disable BD-Live access. 1.
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After verifying the previous settings, the player will test the connection and display the results. Start New – Creates a new wireless configuration. The BDP-103 supports three wireless configuration methods: Scan – Scans for an available wireless network. The player automatically scans for any available wireless networks and displays the search results in a window.
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PIN – Configures the WPS using a Personal Identification Number. The BDP-103 will generate a PIN code and you will need to input it into the software control panel of your wireless router or access point. Please follow the on-screen instructions.
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S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S Subnet Mask: Each IP address has an associated subnet mask. It is used by the player to decide whether to route network traffic through the router or directly to another device on the same network.
In the case of player malfunction, please turn it off, wait for 30 seconds and turn it back on. If the problem still exists, please follow the troubleshooting instructions or contact an OPPO service center. Troubleshooting Use this chart to resolve general operational problems.
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R E F E R E N C E S Remote control is out of range Use the remote control within the effective range. Low battery Raplace the batteries Remote control Open the disc tray. Aim the remote at the player. Press failure Incorrect remote control code and hold the ENTER button on the remote for 5...
**Nominal specification. User Manual Updates Online An updated version of the User Manual may be available online at the OPPO Digital web site (www.oppodigital.com). To read or download the latest online User Manual, Click on the BDP-103 product, and open its “Support” tab.
R E F E R E N C E S Language Code List Code Language Name Code Language Name Code Language Name 6565 Afar 7285 Hungarian 8084 Portuguese 6566 Abkhazian 7289 Armenian 8185 Quechua 6570 Afrikaans 7365 Interlingua 8277 Rhaeto-Romance 6577 Amharic 7378...
Gracenote Terms of Use This application or device contains software from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville, California (“Gracenote”). The software from Gracenote (the “Gracenote Software”) enables this application to do disc or file identification and obtain music-related information, including name, artist, track, and title information (“Gracenote Data”) from online servers or embedded databases (collectively, “Gracenote Servers”) and to perform other functions.
It is warranted by OPPO DIGITAL, INC. against defective workmanship or materials for two (2) full years from the original date of purchase. This warranty applies only to OPPO brand products imported or manufactured by OPPO Digital, Inc. and sold to the original consumer purchaser in the U.S.A.
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If it is determined that your product needs service, a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number will be issued to you along with return instructions and address of an OPPO service center. Pack the product securely, preferably in the original packaging, with your assigned RMA number marked clearly on the outside of the package.
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