Denon DVD558 - DVD 558 Player User manual

DVD-558
DVD-Video Player
New model information
• HDM (*1) output (480p/720p/1080i/1080p Scaling)
HDM is the only interface in consumer electronics that can carry both uncom-
pressed high-definition (HD) video and uncompressed multi-channel audio in
all HD formats including 720p, 1080i and even 1080p. An all-digital, uncom-
pressed signal translates into the highest quality video and audio, seen and
heard, direct from the source. DVD-558 scaling circuit supports up to 1080p.
• Progressive Scan
Progressive Scan technology represents a cast improvement over the inter-
laced scanning method used in TV broadcasts and other conventional applica-
tions, as it can process around twice as much video data to produce a sharper,
noise-free picture with finer details. High-definition video images are faithfully
displayed with optimum naturalness and beauty.
The DVD-558 has a feature of manual P detection mode selection. Even if a DVD-
Video disc was mastered with wrong progressive flag or without a flag, the user
can select a mode (Auto1, Auto2 or Video) to enjoy higher performance of picture
quality.
• Picture Adjustment function
Brightness/Contrast/Colour/Gamma Correction/Sharpness
• DVD-R/RW Playback (*2)
With the spread of DVD recorders, consumers are increasingly recording TV
programs onto DVD discs. These discs can be played back on the DVD-558.
• CD-R/RW and DVD-R/RW (MP3/Windows Media Audio/JPEG/
Kodak Picture CD) Playback(*2)
The DVD-558 supports the CD-R/RW and DVD-R/RW formats. t plays
finalised CD-R/RW and DVD-R/RW discs (single-session or multi-session)
containing MP3/WMA9 audio files. t also reads still photos in the Kodak
Picture CD or JPEG format taken by a digital camera. WMA (Windows Media
Audio) is an audio compression format developed with Microsoft technology. t
claims to offer the highest quality sound available in the industry. f WMA is
used to compress a music CD on a PC, for instance, using the new Encoder 8,
the quality of sound at 48 kbps is said to be equivalent to that of the original CD.
• JPEG slide show
• KODAK picture CD compatible
• 24-bit, 192-kHz High Resolution Audio D/A Converters
• 12-bit, 108 MHz High Resolution Video D/A Converter
• VSS (Virtual Surround Sound)
Enjoy enveloping surround sound using just one pair of speakers.
• Discrete Remote Control commands for Power On/Off
• Display Dimmer Key
• Picture Zooming (x2 or x4)
During play, when you press the Zoom button on the remote controller, you can
enlarge the picture by 2x or 4x. Use the cursor to move the enlarged viewing
area up, down, to the left, or to the right.
• PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Output
• 24/96 PCM Digital Output Capability
• A Wealth of Playback Functions
The DVD-558 includes a wide variety of playback functions, such as Resume
Play, for returning to the Pause position on the disc after the playback was
restarted; Slow Play; Repeat Play (A-B, Chapter, Track, Disc); Random Play
and Program Play.
• 2 MB Buffer Memory
This unit is equipped with a 2 MB buffer memory to ensure that both picture
and sound are played without interruption when the DVD disc shifts from layer
1 to layer 2, or in the rare event of a pickup dropout.
• Auto Power OFF
• Marker Function
• Dialog Speed Control
• AC nlet
Bullet points
DVD Video/CD Player features 1080p HDM scaling
DVD-558 is a DVD player includes HDM output connections for HD displays and also features HD scaling
up to 1080p. Constructed with reputable build-quality, DVD-558 not only provides exceptional DVD performance,
but it is also extremely affordable to meet all your home theatre requirements,

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Denon Brand Company
D&M Building, 2-1 Nisshin-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi,
Kanagawa, 210-8569, Japan
www.denon.com
Specifications
Video Section
Signal system NTSC/PAL
Disc played
DVD Video, Music CD, Video CD,
CD-R/RW(Audio/MP3/WMA/JPEG/Kodak Picture CD)
DVD-R/RW(Audio/MP3/WMA/JPEG/Kodak Picture CD)
Video outputs
Composite Video Output:
1.0 Vp-p (with 75 ohms load)
S-Video Output:
Y; 1.0 Vp-p (with 75 ohms load),
C; 0.286 Vp-p
Component Video Output:
Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr:
Y; 1.0 Vp-p (with 75 ohms load),
Pb/Cb; 0.648 Vp-p (with 75 ohms load),
Pr/Cr; 0.648 Vp-p (with 75 ohms load)
HDM output
Audio Section
Audio outputs
1 Set of Analog Output (L/R)
1 Optical Digital Output
1 Coaxial Digital Output
HDM output
CD audio
Frequency response 4 Hz - 20 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio 115 dB
Dynamic range 98 dB
Total harmonic distortion 0.004%
General
Power supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption 7 W (Standby: 0.3 W)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 17-3/32” x 2-61/64” x 12-13/64”
435 x 75 x 310 mm
Weight 5.06 lbs, 2.3 kg
Remote Control Unit RC-1018
(*1) Version 1.3 compliant. HDM audio output capacity is dependent on the monitor being used. HDM outputs is
HDCP compliant. Video cannot be viewed if connected to a monitor that does not support HDCP; video can be viewed
only on HDCP-compliant monitors.
(*2) Discs that have been poorly finalised following recording may be only partially playable or not playable at all.
• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
• Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• DTS and DTS Digital Out are registered trademarks of DTS Technology.
• HDM , the HDM logo and High-Definition Multimedia nterface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDM Licensing
LLC.
• "WMA"(Windows Media Audio) is a audio codec developed by Microsoft® in the United States of America.
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