Ideal way to set up the OPPO 105?

Please review the "Unofficial OPPO BDP-103 Frequently Asked Questions” for additional information about the Oppo 105. This is not an official document from Oppo Digital but it is very useful. See:

http://watershade.net/wmcclain/BDP-103-faq.html

For my Oppo 105, I purchased the Samsung 19” monitor (model #UN19F4000AFXZA) so I can see my music selections on the monitor. It needs an external monitor so you can see what you are doing. For example, when using Pandora, it displays your albums on the screen and you select what album you want to hear.

The Oppo 105 automatically connects to Gracenote's global media database over the Internet so it can display cover art, title, artist, genre and other media information when playing CD's. This is a very helpful feature.

The Oppo 105 was very easy to setup and connected to my Ethernet wired Internet connection automatically (using Ethernet over power). I performed a firmware update and it has been playing ever since. While Wi-Fi is an option, a wired connection is better.

A new firmware was released for your OPPO BDP-103/BDP-103D/BDP-105 Blu-ray player on December 5, 2013. Containing over 20 new features and bug fixes, this is a highly recommended update.

The Apple Store has an App for your iPhone that can be used to control the music elections on your Oppo 105.

I like the Oppo because it can play all disk formats include SACD’s, has USB 2.0 ports for my USB drives (and hard drives) and Internet streaming from Pandora and Rhapsody.

Thanks alot Hgeifman!

I do have an ipad. Would I be able to use that instead of the TV/LCD monitor? There's a MediaControl HD APP that I think will enable the ipad to take the place of the monitor, but I'm not sure.

I do not know if you can use the iPad instead of an external monitor. It is my understanding that the Oppo 105 requires a HDMI cable to the monitor. I do not think the iPad has a HDMI connection. However, I suggest you call Oppo Digital and ask them. I have called them several times and their customer service is excellent. Please post what you discover.