Denon DVD-3910 User manual

DVD Audio/Video & Super Audio CD Player with Dual Discrete Video Circuit
NEW MODEL INFORMATION
DVD-3910
DVD Audio/Video & Super Audio CD Player
The DVD-3910 is endowed with technology to unleash the full impact of DVD-Video picture quality. The DVD-3910
also uses dual 12-bit, 216-MHz video D/A convertersto faithfully preserve the delicate low-level signals often lost during
D/A conversion. With these advanced video image technologies, the DVD-3910 will reproduce with the highest resolu-
tion, DVD images on Progressive-compliant monitors and projectors. For sound, it is high quality audio D/A conver-
sion and Digital Bass Management that will bring out the best of not only Super Audio CD and DVD-Audio discs,
but your entire CD collection as well.
■HDMI Interface with Multi Channel Audio/ DVI Digital Video Output
(*1)
● 720p/ 1080i Scaling
● Squeeze Mode
■HDMI Multi Channel Audio Ready
■Dual Discrete Video Circuit (D.D.V.C.)
• Dual 12-bit, 216-MHz Video D/A Converters
An extremely high-speed video D/A converter is a critical component in
superior quality digital video playback. The DVD-3910 therefore uses dual 12-bit,
216-MHz video D/A convertersto 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 achieved forProgressive and 8x for
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-3910 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)
- Super Sub Alias Filter
• Discrete Audio/Video circuit
To ensure high-quality sound and video playback, all circuits have been
given in a discrete design, a feature inherited from high-end equipment.
The audio and video circuits have been mounted on separate boards that
are in complete isolation from each other in order to thoroughly suppress
high-frequency video noise.
The power section has been given in a discrete design as well, with separate
power units provided for the audio block, video block, and digital block,
ensuring a clean, stable supply of power to all circuits. Interference among
the circuits is thus thoroughly suppressed to produce high-grade playback
with minimal noise.
From basic design to ease of use, the DVD-3910 has been carefully
designed in every detail to deliver superior playback performance.
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Newly Developed Image Correction Circuitry
■Progressive Scan featuring DCDi by Faroudja
Progressive Scan technology represents a vast improvement over the
interlaced scanning method used in TV broadcasts and other conven-
tional applications, as it can process around twice as much video data
to produce a sharper, noise-free picture with finer details. High-defini-
tion video images are faithfully displayed with optimum naturalness
and beauty. Now, this DCDi technology that was available only in the
higher-end DVD players has been included in Denon's affordable
DVD-3910.
■
DENON LINK Digital Output
■
IEEE 1394 Digital Outputs
■DVD-Audio/ Super Audio CD Universal Player
■AL24 Processing Plus
■HDCD decoding
■
All Channel Equal 24-bit, 192-kHz Audio D/A Converters
The DVD-3910 uses 24-bit, 192-kHz audio D/A convertersthat 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-3910 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 dis-
play which can easily influence the sound quality of the analog audio sig-
nals. The user can define which operations are to be turned off and store
those preferences in memory.
TENTATIVE
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■Loading Mechanism for Suppression of Vibrations (S.V.H.
Mechanism)
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.
■Shielded 3 Box Chassis
■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-3910 to suppress these unwanted
vibrations:
• The DVD mechanism section in the main chassis has been divided in a
two-box construction to further protect it from vibrations.
■Digital Bass Management
When playing DVD-Video, DVD-Audio or Super Audio CD sources, it is possi-
ble to preset speaker configurations. The crossover point is variable with
12 dB high and 24 dB low pass filter slopes.
■SRS True Surround
The DVD-3910 is equipped with SRS's True Surround circuit, a high-grade
surround virtualizer that lets you enjoy the excitement of 5-channel audio
with only using 2 speakers.
■Specially Selected Parts for High Sound and Picture Quality
■DVD-R/RW (DVD-Video Recording Mode) Playback (*2)
■CD-R/RW (MP3 / JPEG/ Kodak Picture CD) Playback (*2)
The DVD-3910 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.
■Brilliant Black
DVD-3910 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.
■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
Specifications
■Video Section
Signal system .......... NTSC/PAL selectable
Disc played .............. DVD Audio, DVD Video, DVD-R/RW (DVD Video),
Super Audio CD,
Video CD, Music CD, CD-R/RW (AUDIO/MP3/JPEG),
Picture CD
Video outputs........... 1 Set of Composite video output:
1 Vp-p (with 75 ohms load)
1 Set of S-Video output:
Y; 1 Vp-p (with 75 ohms load), C; 0.286 Vp-p
(NTSC)
1 Set of Component Video Output: Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr:
Y; 1.0 Vp-p (with 75 ohms load),
Cb/Pb; 0.648 Vp-p (with 75 ohms load),
Cr/Pr; 0.648 Vp-p (with 75 ohms load)
1 Set of DVI Output
1 Set of HDMI Output
■Audio Section
Audio outputs .......... 1 Set Analog Front Channel (FL/FR) Ouput,
1 Set Analog Multi Channel
(FL/FR/C/SL/SR/C/SW)Output,
1 Set Optical Digital Output,
1 Set Coaxial Digital Output,
1 Set of DENON Link
Signal-to-noise ratio 118 dB
Dynamic range ....... 110 dB
Total harmonic distortion 0.0009 %
■General
Power supply .......... AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption 27 W
Dimensions ............. 434 (W) x 137 (H) x 403 (D) mm, 17.1” (W) x 5.4” (H) x
15.9” (D)
Weight...................... 9.3kg, 20.5lbs
*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.
*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.
*Super Audio CD is a registered trademark of Sony.
NEW MODEL INFORMATION DVD-3910
DENON ELECTRONICS (USA), LLC.
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TEL: [phone] www.usa.denon.com
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TEL: [phone] www.denon.ca
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(*1) No signal is output when a device with HDCP-comliant DVI output is connected to a display that does not support
HDCP. A display supporting HDCP must be connected in order to view images via DVI.
(*2) Discs that have been poorly finalized following recording may be only partially playable or not playable at all.
*Black version is available.
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