Denon DVM-3700 User manual

■Newly Designed 5 Disc Carousel Mechanism
Featuring a new Denon designed 5 disc carousel mecha-
nism, the DVM-3700 allows up to four discs to be exchanged
while the fifth disc is playing, for maximum ease of use and
convenience.
■Newly-developed AL24 Processing
AL24 Processing has inherited the technology of the origi-
nal ALPHA Processing that was used in DENON's highly-
successful S1 series of reference-class audio components.
AL24 Processing further reduces quantization distortion and
represents the ultimate analog waveform reproduction tech-
nology designed to support the higher numbers of bits and
higher sampling rate of next-generation media. AL24
Processing senses the nature of the digital data being input
and interpolates the data so that it faithfully replicates the
original analog waveform. AL24 Processing supports not only
16-bit digital data but also 18-, 20- and 24-bit data, as well
as input data with a sampling frequency of up to 96 kHz.
■Multiple 24-bit, 96-kHz D/A Converter
The DVM-3700 uses a 2-DAC 24-bit, 96-kHz Sampling D/A
Converter system in order to D/A convert high-quality 24-bit
data obtained from AL24 Processing with utmost fidelity. This
design achieves a signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio of 118 dB and a
dynamic range of 108 dB, to bring out the beautiful sound of
high-bit, high-sampling technology.
■HDCD Decoder
HDCD technology represents encodig and decoding that
drastically reduces digital recording distortion while retaining
compatibility with the existing CD format. HDCD uses Peak
Extension and Low-level Extension technology to convert 24-bit
data to the 16-bit data format of existing CDs without sacrificing
the high quality of 24-bit sound. This technology prevents the
sound from becoming distorted during peak periods, and boosts
the low-level signals to improve the S/N ratio for a substantially
richer dynamic range.
Since the DVM-3700 is equipped with an HDCD decoder, the
Peak Extension and Low-level Extension features are accessed
and combined with DENON's own 96kHz, 24-bit 2-DAC system
to fulfill the maximum potential of HDCD’s remarkable sound
quality. The DVM-3700 also automatically senses the type of
disc that has been loaded (ordinary CD, a DVD disc, or HDCD),
then processes the signals based on the type of disc detected.
■High-speed, Precision 10-bit, 27-MHzVideo D/A Converter
The highly accurate video decoder processes the DVD
video data (the component luminance and color difference sig-
nals). In order to output this high-quality digital signal with its
original purity still preserved, the DVM-3700 employs a high-
speed, high-precision 10-bit, 27-MHz video D/A converter. This
design improves the reproducibility of extremely minute details
so that the picture viewed on the screen is completely faithful
to the original image in both its colors and high resolution.
5-Disc Carousel DVD-Video Changer with AL24, HDCD decoding, and 96/24 playback
The DENON DVD-5000 DVD player sets the standard for the ultimate in audio and video performance. Featuring many of the
same technologies, the DVM-3700 provides carousel changer convenience along with a host of high performance features, to
bring superb video and audio performance to a wider audience. The heart of the DVM-3700 is the 5-disc DVD changer mechanism,
designed for ease-of-use and convenience. Video playback quality is assured via the use of full 10 bit video D/A conversion,
along with a complete set of video outputs, including composite, “S”, and component (Y, CB, CR) video outputs for connection to
high performance video displays. Audio quality is superb, thanks to Denon’s exclusive AL24 processing, along with HDCD decoding
for the thou-sands of HDCD-encoded music CDs. Full 24-bit, 96 kHz D/A conversion provides the ultimate audio resolution with
96/24 DVDs.
NEW MODEL INFORMATION DVM-3700
5-Disc DVD Carousel Changer

*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.
■100 CD Changer Control
Connect the DVM-3700 to Denon’s 100 disc CD changers
(DCM-5000/5001) and the DVM-3700 can control them easily.
■Five Video Outputs
2 Composite video outputs, 2 “S” video outputs, and 1 set of
component video outputs are provided, allowing easy integra-
tion into virtually any home theater system.
■PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Output
Both coaxial and optical digital outputs are provided.
■Picture Mode
In addition to the Normal mode, the Picture Mode function
also provides Soft, Fine, and Cinema modes. Soft mode pro-
duces a soft picture, Fine mode produces a picture of high con-
trast emphasizing the curved lines, and Cinema mode gives you
a picture quality well suited to the atmosphere of movie viewing.
■Cinema Position Selector
Optimizes the picture quality according to the specific type of
display device. (Standard / CRT Projector / LCD Projector /
Projection TV)
■Closed Caption
Provides on-screen closed captioning, similar to TV broad-
casts, with DVDs that are closed caption encoded.
■Virtual Surround Sound
Specifications
Video Section
Signal system ................. NTSC
Disc played ..................... DVD Video Disc, Video CD, Music CD
Video outputs................... 2 Composite Video Outputs
2 S-Video Outputs
Component Output
Composite output level.... 1 Vp-p (75 ohms)
S-video output level......... Y output: 1 Vp-p (75 ohms)
C output: 0.286 Vp-p
Component output level... Y output: 1 Vp-p (75 ohms)
Cb output: 0.648 Vp-p (75 ohms)
Cr output: 0.648 Vp-p (75 ohms)
Audio Section
Audio outputs................... 2 Analog Ouputs (2-ch)
Optical Digital Output (Dolby Digital /
DTS / Linear PCM)
Coaxial Digital Output(Dolby Digital /
DTS / Linear PCM)
Audio output level............ 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)
DVD linear audio
Frequency response...... 2 Hz - 22 kHz / 48 kHz sampling
2 Hz - 44 kHz / 96 kHz sampling
Signal-to-noise ratio....... 115 dB
Dynamic range .............. 108 dB
Total harmonic distortion .. 0.0025%
CD audio
Frequency response...... 2 Hz - 20 kHz / 44.1 kHz sampling
Signal-to-noise ratio....... 115 dB
Dynamic range .............. 100 dB
Total harmonic distortion .. 0.0030%
General
Power supply................... AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Dimensions...................... 434 (W) x 135 (H) x 430 (D) mm
17.1” (W) x 5.3” (H) x 16.9” (D)
Weight.............................. 9.1 kg, 20.1 lbs
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