Denon DVD-3800 User manual

DVD A/V Player with 12-bit, 108-MHz Video D/A Converter and PureProgressiveTM Circuit
NEW MODEL INFORMATION
DVD-3800
DVD Audio/Video Player
The DVD-3800 is endowed with PureProgressiveTM technology to unleash the full impact of DVD-Video picture
quality. The DVD-3800 also uses a 12-bit, 108-MHz video D/A converter to faithfully preserve the delicate low-level
signals often lost during D/A conversion. With these advanced video image technologies, the DVD-3800 will reproduce
with the highest resolution, DVD images on Progressive-compliant monitors and projectors. For sound, it is Denon's
high-end AL24 Processing Plus, high quality audio D/A conversion, HDCD decoding, and Digital Bass Management
that will bring out the best of not only DVD-Audio discs, but your entire CD collection as well.
■New PureProgressiveTM Circuit
The DVD-3800's interlace to progressive converter is the new SiI504
Converter with PureProgressiveTM circuitry from Silicon Image. The SiI504
features faster moving picture detection and improved film/video mode
recognition capability.
High-speed processing: This Sil504 Progressive Converter is capable
of processing 6 billion operations per second, providing the finest in
motion-adaptive de-interlacing.
Moving picture detection: PureProgressiveTM features 2:3 pulldown
detection, which converts 24-fps Film based material to 60-fps TV/Video
playback, while also detecting Video based material, animation and graphics.
PureProgressiveTM is capable of reproducing DVD-Video discs containing
both Film and Video material, as well as high picture quality progressive
video sources, while avoiding the flickering caused by detection delays of
these different formats. In processing moving video signals, a conventional
progressive converter performs detection on a full frame-by-frame basis,
while PureProgressiveTM stores 4 fields of video signals in a 64-Mbit
SDRAM buffer, enabling the detection and processing on a pixel-by-pixel
basis to achieve greater precision in discriminating between moving and
still pictures.
Improved 2:3 pulldown detection: There are cases in which 2:3 pull-
down data signals on DVD-Video discs are not in sync.
The PureProgressiveTM converter will quickly detect the non-sequential
points and perform appropriate corrective measures at high speed to minimize
picture flickering.
It is now also possible to select Level Detection or Flag Detection as
the detection method used for Film and Video material. If an incorrect flag
was recorded or the difference between the video level and noise level is
very small and distinctions on the disc are difficult to detect, this selection
ensures optimum detection capability and minimizes picture quality degradation.
■12-bit, 108-MHz Video D/A Converter
An extremely high-speed video D/A converter is a critical component in
superior quality digital video playback. The DVD-3800 therefore uses a 12-bit,
108-MHz video D/A converter to ensure highly accurate playback of deli-
cate, low-level video signals and give you a vivid picture that is faithful in
every detail. Oversampling of 4x is used for both Progressive and
Interlaced video signals, allowing more detailed D/A conversion. Higher
quality picture reproduction is also possible thanks to a filter with flexible
shutout characteristics that is used for the analog filter in the latter stage.
Furthermore, the DVD-3800 uses two separate video D/A converters to
process Progressive and Interlaced signals. This eliminates mutual
interference between the Progressive and Interlaced signals.
■Noise Shaped Video (NSV)
The NSV feature works in the digital domain to reduce noise in the video signal
frequency band in order to enhance video signal linearity.
■Super Sub Alias Filter
The S/N ratio can be improved when unwanted signals of higher than
6.75 MHz following D/A conversion are cut. The DVD-3800 thus uses a
Super Sub Alias Filter that produces flat characteristics, ensuring that
adverse influences do not affect video signals inside the essential frequency
band, and folding noise is eliminated. In the DVD-3800, the Super Sub
Alias Filter is applied to the chroma signal as well as the luminance signal,
improving color reproduction.
■Brilliant Black
DVD-3800 can pass below black video (PLUGE) via the progressive or
interlace video outputs for correct monitor setup and optimum picture quality.
■A Wealth of Picture Quality Adjustment Functions
Contrast, Brightness, Hue, Sharpness, and Gamma can be adjusted as
desired by the user.
■AL24 Processing Plus
Denon has further developed its proprietary AL24 Processing, an analog
waveform reproduction technology, to support the 192-kHz sampling frequency
of DVD-Audio. This new technology, AL24 Processing Plus, thoroughly
suppresses quantization noise associated with D/A conversion of LPCM
signals to reproduce the low-level signals with optimum clarity that will
bring out all the delicate nuances of the music.
■Burr-Brown 24-bit, 192-kHz Audio D/A Converter
The DVD-3800 uses a 24-bit, 192-kHz audio D/A converter that is well
protected from noise caused by fluctuations in current from the power supply.
Since the level of quantization noise within the frequency range is uniform for
all frequencies, this D/A converter ensures that all the sound you hear is
as clear and noise-free as possible.

■Pure Direct Mode
The DVD-3800 includes two Pure Direct modes that further improves sound
quality. For example, during analog audio output, Pure Direct can turn off
digital signal outputs, video signal outputs, and the front panel display
which can easily influence the sound quality of the analog audio signals.
The user can define which operations are to be turned off and store those
preferences in memory.
■Digital Bass Management
When playing multi-channel Dolby Digital, LPCM or DVD-Audio/MLP sources,
it is possible to preset speaker configurations and delay times. The crossover
point is fixed at 80 Hz with 12 dB high and 24 dB low pass filter slopes.
■HDCD Decoder
■Vertual Surround Mode
■Thorough Vibration-resistant Design
Since the high-density data recorded on DVD must be read with absolute
accuracy, vibrations from outside or from internal sources, such as the
power supply, will adversely affect sound and picture quality. A variety of
designs have been incorporated in the DVD-3800 to suppress these unwanted
vibrations:
1) A dual-layered construction incorporating two 1.6-mm thick steel plates is
used for the bottom plate that forms the chassis' foundation.
2) The DVD mechanism section in the main chassis has been divided in a
two-box construction to further protect it from vibrations.
3) A cover has been added to the top of the DVD mechanism section to
suppress vibrations there and improve noise absorption.
■Newly-Developed Loading Mechanism for Suppression of Vibrations
The newly-developed loading mechanism uses a guide and tray painted
with protein material that is highly resistant to vibrations in order to prevent
unwanted vibrations to the tray.
■Independent Power Supplies
Independent power supplies have been provided for the audio signal processing
block, the video signal block and other areas to eliminate mutual distortion
with other blocks. Clean supplies of power to the various circuits contribute
to high picture and sound quality.
■Specially Selected Parts for High Sound and Picture Quality
■DVD-R/RW (DVD-Video Recording Mode) Playback (*1)
■CD-R/RW (MP3 / JPEG) Playback (*1)
The DVD-3800 supports the CD-R/RW format. It plays finalized CD-R/RW
discs containing MP3 audio files. It also reads still photos in the JPEG format
taken by a digital camera.
■Kodak Picture CD
The DVD-3800 also plays Picture CDs (Kodak format only).
■On Screen Display
■RS-232C Port (Third-party system controls only)
Includes a RS-232C port to support an AMX, Crestron integrated control
system.
■Remote IN/OUT Terminals
*Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
*“Dolby”, “Dolby Digital”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D device are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
*DTS is registered trademarks of DTS Technology.
*HDCD®, High Definition Compatible Digital®and Pacific MicrosonicsTM are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
*PureProgressiveTM Technology brought to you by Silicon Image, Inc.
*NSV and Super Sub Alias Filter are registered trademarks of Analog Devices,Inc.
*Kodak is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company.
NEW MODEL INFORMATION
DVD-3800
DENON ELECTRONICS (USA), INC.
19 CHAPIN ROAD, P.O. BOX 867, PINE BROOK, NJ 07058-9777 USA
TEL: [phone] www.denon.com
DENON CANADA INC.
505 APPLE CREEK BLVD. UNIT 5 MARKHAM, ONTARIO L3R 5B1 CANADA
TEL: [phone] www.denon.ca
DENON, LTD.
3-16-11 YUSHIMA, BUNKYO-KU, TOKYO 113-0034 JAPAN
www.denon.co.jp
12830302 A No.2
(*1) Discs that have been poorly finalized following recording may be only partially playable or not playable at all.
Specifications
■Video Section
Signal system ...................... NTSC
Disc played.......................... DVD Audio, DVD Video, DVD-R/RW (DVD Video), Video CD,
Music CD, CD-R/RW (AUDIO/MP3/JPEG), Picture CD
Video outputs....................... 2 sets composite video output:
1 Vp-p (with 75 ohms load)
2 sets S-Video output:
Y; 1 Vp-p (with 75 ohms load), C; 0.286 Vp-p (NTSC)
Component Video Output: Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr:
Y; 1.0 Vp-p (with 75 ohms load),
Cb/Pb; 0.7 Vp-p (with 75 ohms load),
Cr/Pr; 0.7 Vp-p (with 75 ohms load)
■Audio Section
Audio outputs ...................... 1 Set Analog Front Channel (FL/FR) Ouput,
1 Set Analog Multi Channel (SL/SR/C/SW)Output,
1 Set Optical Digital Output,
1 Set Coaxial Digital Output,
Signal-to-noise ratio ............ 116 dB (DVD/CD)
Dynamic range .................... 108/100 dB (DVD/CD)
Total harmonic distortion .... 0.0015/0.0018 % (DVD/CD)
■General
Power supply ...................... AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption ............ 30 W
Dimensions ......................... 434 (W) x 132 (H) x 343 (D) mm, 17.1” (W) x 5.2” (H) x 13.5” (D)
Weight.................................. 10 kg, 22 lbs