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Setup #15 · UNIVERSAL DISC PLAYER

OPPO UDP-203 / UDP-205 with Arcana and Arcana 2

Universele player with 4K60-video and lossless audio.

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Arcana or Arcana 24K60 · Dolby Vision · SACD/DVD-AFor extensive disc collections
OPPO UDP-203 / UDP-205 aangesloten op HDfury Arcana, televisie en Dolby Atmos audiosysteem
OPPO UDP-203 / UDP-205 through HDfury Arcana for video and audio.
About this player

Why use OPPO UDP-203 / UDP-205 with HDfury Arcana?

This universal disc player can play a wide range of disc formats and lossless audio tracks. Routing through Arcana prevents an older TV or projector from limiting audio quality.

Arcana extracts audio from the HDMI signal before a TV or projector can restrict it. A compatible soundbar or receiver can therefore receive the best available soundtrack while the video signal continues to the display.

  • After installation, verify that the TV reports the correct resolution and HDR mode.
  • Check the Sonos app or receiver display to confirm that Dolby Atmos or the intended surround format is received.
  • Only force EDID or scaling when the automatic configuration is not stable.
Two different connection methods

Arcana and Arcana 2 are not the same

Arcana is sufficient for one display and an eARC soundbar. Arcana 2 provides a better route to an HDMI AVR plus display.

Also suitable

Setup with Arcana

Up to 18 Gbps · maximum 4K60
OPPO UDP-203 / UDP-205HDMI source
→
ArcanaSeparate audio and video
→
TV / projectorVideo
+
Soundbar / AVRAudio

Cable order: OPPO UDP-203 / UDP-205 → Arcana HDMI IN → HDMI OUT to TV/projector + eARC to soundbar

Use this route when 4K60 is sufficient and you need one video output.

Also suitable

Setup with Arcana 2

Up to 40 Gbps · 4K120 · VRR · FRL5
OPPO UDP-203 / UDP-205HDMI source
→
Arcana 2Separate audio and video
→
TV / projectorVideo
+
Soundbar / AVRAudio

Cable order: OPPO UDP-203 / UDP-205 → Arcana 2 HDMI IN → TX0 to TV/projector + eARC to soundbar

Use TX1/HDMI audio when a second display or HDMI receiver is required.

Key difference for OPPO UDP-203 / UDP-205

Arcana is sufficient for one display and an eARC soundbar. Arcana 2 provides a better route to an HDMI AVR plus display.

Recommended configuration

Configure the player correctly first

Only use EDID, scaling or lip-sync corrections afterwards when the standard route demonstrably does not work.

V

Video settings

Output ResolutionAuto
Color SpaceAuto
HDRAuto
A

Audio settings

HDMI AudioBitstream
Secondary AudioOff
SACD OutputDSD or PCM to match the receiver
H

Arcana choice

Recommended modelArcana or Arcana 2
ArcanaMaximum 18 Gbps / 4K60
Arcana 2Up to 40 Gbps / 4K120 / VRR
EDIDStart with Automix / default profile
ScalingOff unless displays use different resolutions
Quick choice

Which one should you choose?

Choose Arcana

When this player uses up to 4K60, you have one display and audio must be sent to an ARC/eARC soundbar.

Choose Arcana 2

When you need 4K120, VRR, HDMI 2.1, a second video output or a separate HDMI audio output.

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