Denon DVD-3910 DVD Player Review
Audio Features Dual, discrete, Analog Devices ADV-7310 - 216 MHz Built-in Dolby Digital, DTS, DVD-Audio and SACD decoders with 5.1 analog outputs Burr-Brown 24-bit, 192-kHz DSD-1796 Audio DACs that decode PCM and DSD signals discretely with no cross-conversion of DSD Full Digital Bass Management for DVD-Audio/SACD (optional), featuring dual Analog Devices Melody 100 'HammerHead' processors (DSD signals are converted to PCM) 40/60/80/100/120Hz crossover points with 12dB high and 24dB low pass slopes; Adjustable delay time and Channel Levels Bass Management available for all formats on the HDMI output Source Direct Mode for PCM or SACD, bypasses Bass Management Speaker Configuration, but permits Channel Level and Delay Time adjustments (No conversion of DSD signals to PCM) New AL24 Processing Plus for all 6 Channels 24/96 compatible digital outputs - optical and coaxial DENON Link for connection to AVR-5803/AVR-3805 (compatible with Second Edition Units) PCM and DSD Compatible IEEE-1394 Outputs, featuring exclusive DENON Clock Synchronized System (DCSS), a proprietary and defeatable system SRS TruSurround
Misc Features Pure Direct Modes to defeat unneeded portions of player for the ultimate in audio performance 3 box, 3 block internal layout to isolate analog, digital and video circuits RS-232C and Remote in/out ports Backlit remote control |
Supported
Formats
Video Features Adjustable Chroma Delay and Level Exclusive Denon Picture Image Correction 4:4:4, 12 bit Video D/A Conversion system featuring Noise Shaped Video processing (1 chip each Progressive and Interlace) 8x Oversampling Progressive and 16x Interlace output Wideband relay switched component video outputs Variable Black Level (Setup): 0 and 7.5 IRE Passes below-black (PLUGE) on progressive and interlace outputs (1) DVI-D (HDCP) and (1) HDMI Multi-Channel Audio Compatible, outputs with selectable 480p/720p/1080i output (1) each - Component Video, Composite and "S" outputs 2X DVD read speed; 4X CD/CD-R/CD-RW read speed; with 8MB drive buffer memory Anamorphic Scaling for 4:3/16:9 Sets 4:3 Squeeze and Zoom Controls, including DVI/HDMI outputs
Dimensions: 17.1"w x 5.4"h x 15.9"d Weight: 20.5 lbs. |
Pros
- Top of the line video performance
- Unsurpassed audio performance
- Very good build quality
- DVD-Audio and SACD through IEEE 1394 (in DTCP-equipped receivers)
- Much improved analogue bass management levels
Cons
- Cannot simultaneously output progressive component output and DVI/HDMI video.
- No multi-channel analogue output when HDMI is set to multi-channel output (Normal or LPCM)
- Component output failed HQV Film Detail test
Introduction
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