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DENON DVD PLAYERS & CHANGERS
DVD-9000
Top of the line!
$3500.00
THX Ultra Progressive Scan DVD-Audio/Video Player THX Ultra Certified Powered by the latest Silicon Image/DVDO PureProgressive (SiI504) Decoding Engine - highest quality progressive decoding engine available PureProgressive decoding features high speed ultra-resolution DSP at 6 Billion Operations Per Second (6 GOPS)with 64Mb external SDRAM 4 fields (2 frames) digital video processing for optimum motion detection and compensation Accurate 2:3 pulldown detection and reconstruction, even with inaccurately flagged content Optimum processing for film content, video content, graphics content and mixed-mode content 12fps(Animation), Video overlay detection and processing New ESS Vibratto ES6038F MPEG/DVD-Audio Decoder New highest resolution Analog Devices 108 MHz, 4:4:4, 14 bit Video D/A Conversion system featuring Noise Shaped Video processing(progressive and interlace output) 4x Oversampling Progressive and 8x Interlace output Wideband relay switched component video output Variable Black Level (Setup): 0 and 7.5 IRE Passes below-black (PLUGE) on progressive and interlace outputs 5 Picture Memories, with adjustable tint, brightness, contrast, sharpness and Gamma SuperSub Alias Filter on Progressive and Interlace for Luminance and Chrominance signals (2)Composite and (2)"S" outputs 2X DVD read speed; 4X CD/CD-R/CD-RW read speed; with 4MB drive buffer memory 4:3 Shrink and Zoom Controls Top audio performance, featuring 8 Burr-Brown 24-bit, 192-kHz PCM 1704 Audio DACs, with 2 per Main L/R Channels in differential mode Pure Direct Modes to defeat unneeded portions of player for the ultimate in audio performance Full Digital Bass Management for DVD-Audio, featuring Analog Devices 32-bit processor; 80Hz crossover with 12dB high and 24dB low pass slopes; Adjustable delay time(0-15ms) HDCD decoding AL24 Processing Plus MP3 Playback Plays Audio CDs; HDCDs; DVD-Video; Video CDs; DVD-R/RW(conditional); Audio CD-R; Audio CD-RW; MP3 CD-R; MP3 CD-RW JPEG photo file viewer and Kodak PhotoCD compatible 24/96 digital output; optical and coaxial Optical and Digital Inputs to allow player to be used as outboard D/A converter DENON Digital Link for connection to AVR-5803 Internal Copper construction, and multi-layer top and bottom plates 3 box, 6 block internal layout to isolate analog, digital and video circuits RS-232C and remote in/out ports Backlit remote control Dimensions: 17.1"w x 5.4"h x 16.2"d Weight: 40.8lbs. SRP $3500 Download the White Paper on Noise Shaped Video, click on tech note icon Download Owner's Manual in Spanish, click on Review icon Available at Dealers in April '02
DVD-4800
5 disc changer!
DVD-AUDIO!
GENESIS PROGRESSIVE SCAN!
$1249.00
5-Disc Progressive Scan DVD-Audio/Video Player Progressive Scan, featuring Genesis de-interlacer with new MPEG decoder with 3:2 Pulldown Detection DVD-Audio with World's First Bass Management system to derive Sub-channel from DVD-Audio discs (defeatable) Denon 5 Disc Quiet Carousel mechanism Playback of DVD-Video, Music CD, Video CD, CD-R, CD-RW discs MP3 Decoder for CD-R/RW encoded discs 12 bit, 54 MHz Analog Devices Video D/A conversion 4MB Buffer Memory to decrease or eliminate layer change pauses or pickup dropouts Selectable 24 bit, 96 kHz PCM output pass-through capability Alpha 24 Processing Plus, newly designed digital filter enhanced for DVD-Audio Real 24 bit, 192 kHz D/A conversion, featuring newly enhanced Burr-Brown PCM-1704 DACs (1 per channel, FL/FR) 24 bit, 96 kHz Burr-Brown DACs for c/SL/SR/Sub Channels 2 composite, 2 "S", 1 set component video outputs Display optimizer for direct-view CRT, rear projection CRT, front projection CRT, LCD 4:3 Aspect material shrink or zoom control Multiple picture control settings and adjustments that work 'on the fly' HDCD decoding Built-in Dolby Digital, dts and DVD-Audio decoders with 5.1 analog outputs PCM, DD, dts and HDCD compatible digital outputs Optical and coaxial digital outputs Remote in/out ports Dimensions: 17.1"w x 5.2"h x 16.3"d SRP $1199
DVD-3800
DVD-AUDIO!
Progressive Scan!
$1199.00
Progressive Scan DVD-Audio/Video Player Powered by the latest Silicon Image/DVDO PureProgressive (SiI504) Decoding Engine - highest quality progressive decoding engine available PureProgressive decoding features high speed ultra-resolution DSP at 6 Billion Operations Per Second (6 GOPS)with 64Mb external SDRAM 4 fields (2 frames) digital video processing for optimum motion detection and compensation Accurate 2:3 pulldown detection and reconstruction, even with inaccurately flagged content Optimum processing for film content, video content, graphics content and mixed-mode content 12fps(Animation), Video overlay detection and processing New ESS Vibratto ES6038F MPEG/DVD-Audio Decoder New High resolution Analog Devices 108 MHz, 4:4:4, 12 bit Video D/A Conversion system featuring Noise Shaped Video processing(only progressive output) 4x Oversampling Progressive and 4x Interlace output Wideband relay switched component video output Variable Black Level (Setup): 0 and 7.5 IRE Passes below-black (PLUGE) on progressive and interlace outputs 5 Picture Memories, with adjustable tint, brightness, contrast, sharpness and Gamma SuperSub Alias Filter on Progressive and Interlace for Luminance and Chrominance signals (2)Composite and (2)"S" outputs 2X DVD read speed; 4X CD/CD-R/CD-RW read speed; with 4MB drive buffer memory 4:3 Shrink and Zoom Controls Burr-Brown 24-bit, 192-kHz PCM 1738 Audio DACs Pure Direct Modes to defeat unneeded portions of player for the ultimate in audio performance Full Digital Bass Management for DVD-Audio, featuring Analog Devices 32-bit processor; 80Hz crossover with 12dB high and 24dB low pass slopes; Adjustable delay time(0-15ms) HDCD decoding AL24 Processing Plus MP3 Playback Built-in Dolby Digital, dts and DVD-Audio decoders with 5.1 analog outputs Plays Audio CDs; HDCDs; DVD-Video; Video CDs; DVD-R/RW(conditional); Audio CD-R; Audio CD-RW; MP3 CD-R; MP3 CD-RW JPEG photo file viewer and Kodak PhotoCD compatible 24/96 digital output; optical and coaxial Multi-layer top and bottom plates 2 box, 5 block internal layout to isolate analog, digital and video circuits RS-232C and remote in/out ports Glo-Key remote control Dimensions: 17.1"w x 5.2"h x 13.0"d Weight: 20lbs. SRP $1199 PLEASE NOTE: Specification sheet is 'Preliminary', some features are subject to change Available at Dealers in April '02
PANASONIC
DVD-RP91N
MSRP $799.95
Sale $649.00
Progressive-Scan DVD-Audio/Video Player with
DVD-RAM Video Playback Capability (champagne color)
Advanced Surround (V.S.S.) allows for a remarkable surround sound effect even while only using the front two speakers2 Headphone Surround (V.S.S.) provides great sound even with headphones Cinema Mode for cinema-like luminance and color with improved detail even in dark scenes Dialogue Enhancer makes the dialogue channel clearly audible over the other sound channels Disc Stabilizer for improved playability Still Picture Display (I/P/B) freezes an image to allow for precise picture quality adjustments Auto Switching Field/Frame Still for added versatility Frame Advance (Forward & Reverse) for incredible control Black Level Control 192kHz/24-bit Audio D/A Converter provides greater sampling rates and bit depths than standard audio formats for amazing fidelity and sound quality Built-in DTS®3 & Dolby Digital®4 5.1 Channel Surround Decoder with Speaker Setting delivers crisp, theater-like sound 3-Mode Digital Re-Master Processing for CD/DA Playback Virtual Battery Operation Audio Only Function (Video Circuit OFF) Dual Digital Audio Out (Coaxial/Optical) Headphone Jack with Volume Control Dynamic Range Compression Illuminated Joystick Remote Control DVD/CD Text Display Disc Memory CD-R/RW Playback5 Twin Laser Pickup for DVD/CD playback Chapter Preview helps to refresh your memory of a movie by showing you the first 3 seconds of each previously viewed chapter Hi-Speed Smooth Motion Scan: 5 Speed up to x100 allows crystal clear scan quality while locating desired locations on a disc On-Screen Menu Icons to help guide operation Energy Star® Compliant for low energy output Remote Control 1 Progressive scanning can be seen only with 24-frame-rate film source material.
2 This effect also works with Dolby Digital® 2-channel discs.
3 "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
4 "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
5 This unit can play CD-DA format audio CD-R and CD-RW discs. It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW discs due to the condition of the recording.
SOUND & VISION
Magazine
Reviewer's Choice Awards
As 2001 plays its last track, our writers press pause
and pick the best A/V products of the past year.
By S&V Staff
Panasonic DVD-RP91 DVD-Audio/Video Player
(original review, September, DVD in the Fast Lane) They say a dog is a mans best friend, but a DVD player has to run a close second. So if youre in the market for one, pay the extra money for a player that leads the pack. With its DVD-Audio and DVD-RAM playback, MP3 decoding, progressive-scan output with 2:3 pulldown (so video derived from film will look its best), Panasonics DVD-RP91 ($800) can easily become your new best friend. What matters most about this player is its stunning video performance. Well-mastered DVDs look fantastic, and if the video transfer isnt so hot, you can use the players video-adjustment menu to touch things up. Watching standard 4:3 aspect ratio DVDs on a widescreen HDTV monitor isnt a problem in progressive-scan mode an aspect ratio control ensures that theyre displayed without any of that annoying horizontal stretching. Move over, Bowser, and make room for the DVD-RP91.
ENLIGHTENED AUDIO DESIGNS
DVD-AUDIO PLAYER!
Ultra DVD-Audio Player
The ultimate 8-channel source for any A/V system, EADs ULTRA represents the finest digital audio source ever heard in high-end audio.
Sound Quality: Compared to other digital sources, the DVD-Audio format offers enormous musical potential, with twice the bit-rate of conventional CD, 10 times the information capacity (considering 6 full-range channels), and 48 dB greater dynamic range. However, mass-market DVD-Audio players, due to their inexpensive parts and expedient designs, cannot capture the immense musical potential of DVD-Audio.
The ULTRA gleens maximum benefit from DVD-Audios huge bandwidth by providing the finest quality DVD analog stage available. Ultra-premium active devices and costly passive components are employed in EADs proprietary design. The purity of this design unveils the full potential of DVD-Audio in breath-taking beauty. Weve never heard audio signals so natural, detailed and emotionally involving. Sublime!
Video Magnifique: In addition to conventional video outputs, the ULTRA provides brilliant quality progressive-scan video ouput. Seen through an HDTV capabible monitor, the ULTRA produces a level of visual detail, color saturation and image resolution that rivals 35 mm film. Youve not seen images like this before from DVD.
Flexibility: The ULTRA is capable of accommodating virtually all 5 DVD and CD formats, including DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, DTS, Dolby Digital, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, CD-R, CD-R/W, Video CD and MP3. In addition, Bass-management and analog volume control allows the ULTRA to connect directly to your amplifier (or processor) via the 8 balanced or single-ended outputs. This means that consumers who only utilze 5 disc source material can connect their ULTRA directly to their amplifier, elimating the need for other processing components.
Ultra, for ultimate peformance.
Optional Faroudja DCDi Video Processing
Faroudja DCDi video processing (FLI2200) and Video Enhancement Processing (FLI2220) enables the ULTRA to provide the highest resolution output of any DVD player available. Signals from both film and video sources are reproduced flawlessly, with no staircasing or jaggies. Motion adaptive cross-color suppression removes artifacts and separately processes each pixel for highest possible picture resolution. No other video circuit we tested approached the picture perfection of Faroudjas DCDi (FLI2200) and Video Enhancement Processing (FLI2220).
Ultra DVD-Audio Performance Features
High quality Genesis 480p video processing (standard) Direct Digital Connection to the MPEG2 decoder circuitry eliminates the noisy and artifact-prone analog video interface used with most line doublers. MPEG2 Digital Video Decoder with Powerful Error Correction. The newly developed error correction LSI chip assures smooth uninterrupted play. Eight balanced and eight single-ended analog audio outputs, with adjustable volume, 0 to 8 volts rms, allow connection directly to a multi-channel power amplifier, bypassing the need for a separate surround sound decoder. Premium-Quality Switched-Resistive Array Analog Volume Control gives low distortion and a wide control range. Step size is 0.5 dB for smooth, noise-free transitions. Multi-Channel Analog Audio Outputs use Premium-Quality multi-level delta-sigma architecture Burr-Brown 192 kHz 24-bit DACs. Stereo Analog Audio Outputs use High-Quality multi-level delta-sigma architecture Burr-Brown 192 kHz 24-bit DACs. Extra Center-Fill Surround Speaker is compatible with Dolby Surround EX and DTS ES sound tracks, and most multi-channel music. Level control trim for the extra surround speaker. ES speaker can be enabled/disabled via remote control. Multi-mode bass-management for Dolby Digital, DTS, and stereo PCM material. Twin subwoofer outputs for flexibility. 12-volt trigger output for controlling a power amplifier and/or video screen. RS-232 control of all functions. Ergonomic Multifunction IR Remote Control with joystick allows easy control of all aspects of the player, including all video player functions, audio functions, and video enhancement functions. Multi-Format Capable: CD, DAD, VCD, DVD-V, DVD-A, DVD-RAM (12 cm and 8 cm), MP3 (1st session only), CD, CD-R, and CD-RW. Some DVD-R can also be played. Video-off switch for improved audio-only playback. High-quality headphone jack with dedicated front panel volume control. Adjustable MPEG Digital Noise Reduction for improved picture clarity of certain DVDs. Noise reduction methods: 3D-NR, Block NR, Mosquito NR. Headphone Virtual Surround Sound (HP-V.S.S.) for enhanced listening to multi-channel sources. Speaker Virtual Surround Sound (SP-V.S.S.) for enhanced listening to multi-channel sources with two loudspeakers. Advanced on-screen Graphical User Interface (G.U.I.) allows easy setup of player function.