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Denon's DVD-1910 DVD player offers first-rate video performance and multiformat media convenience for a surprisingly low price. The player will let you enjoy your recordable CDs filled with MP3 and Windows Media Audio files (including WMA 9) in addition to playing DVD-Video, recordable DVD (video-mode DVD-RW and DVD+R/+RW), and recordable CD configured for digital photo viewing (JPEG image CD, Kodak Picture CD, and Fujicolor CD).
For its video stage, the DVD-1910 employs dual, discrete 54 MHz, 10-bit video digital-to-analog conversion (1 chip each for progressive and interlaced outputs), and its progressive-scan video outputs are powered by Faroudja's FLI-2301 DCDi decoding engine. Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, creates a picture using twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD picture, giving you higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts (appreciable on high-definition and HD-ready TVs). A 2 MB memory buffer decreases layer-change pauses or pickup dropouts during DVD playback.
Choose from a set of component-video outputs, standard composite- and S-video outputs, and a cutting-edge digital-video output: DVI-D (with HDCP, High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) with selectable 480p/720p/1080i resolution, another feature that's ideal for HD televisions and monitors, gleaning the best from your favorite discs.
The player uses Burr-Brown 24-bit, 192 kHz audio DACs (PCM-1756) for pristine sound from DVDs and CDs, and both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround-sound signals can be routed through the player's digital-audio outputs (1 each of RCA coaxial and Toslink optical) for direct connection with your audio/video receiver.
Other features include anamorphic scaling for 4:3/16:9 sets, zoom control, black-level control (0 and 7.5 IRE), below-black PLUGE on progressive and interlaced outputs, and remote ports for hookup and operation in concert with other Denon equipment.
What's in the Box
DVD player, remote control, remote batteries (2 AA), a user's manual, a stereo analog audio interconnect/composite-video cable, an AC power cord, a service-station list, and a warranty card.
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53 of 55 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best DVI-capable DVD player for consumers,
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This review is from: Denon DVD 1910 - DVD player (Electronics)
Denon makes a lot of professional video equipment that costs tons of money, but this consumer-oriented DVD player, one of the few models on the market today that support DVI all-digital output, is both affordable and high-quality.A quick note: at least two other manufacturers (V! and Sansung) also have DVI-capable DVD players. But according to websites like extremetech, they give poor video output. Chances are, if you are reading this review, you probably already know what DVI is. For those that are new to the topic, DVI (digital video interface) is a true digital-only connection between a video source (e.g., DVD player) and a display. The signal that travels over the DVI cable is pure digital, as opposed to the analog signal over component, S-video and composite video cables. What does this mean? You get noise-free image on a DVI-capable TV set. Most namebrand HDTV sets now come with DVI input, e.g., Sharp, Panasonic, Pioneer, Sony, Hitachi. So, in order to take full advantage of this Denon player's digital output, you need an HDTV with a DVI connector. Once you couple the two together, you'll be amazed at the image quality. Not only is the DVI-driven video noise-free, but the image is also brigher. The Denon also features what's known as "up-scalers". Since current DVD movies are *not* HD -- they are of the standard NTSC (or PAL, if you are in Asia or Europe) resolution -- the upscaler can magically make the DVD video appear HD. I don't know all the technical details of how this is done, but the upshot is, the image quality is improved and you'll be getting every bit of digital quality of your DVD movies. With some good DVD players selling for less than $50 -- e.g., my everyday DVD player is the $45 CyberHome slim-and-small progressive-scan player bought at Radio Shack -- is the Denon worth the extra money? The answer is a resolute yes, if you have a DVI-capable HDTV set. Seriously, if you have an HDTV, you *need* this player. Otehrwise you are not getting the best DVD playback. The Denon is actually a great buy, considering that the other DVI DVD players on the market today don't perform well. The Denon works, and works well. Any videophiles who lack the deep pocket of a professional or dedicated fanatic, should get this. Once you go DVI, you won't go back.
34 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hands down the best HD DVD player,
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This review is from: Denon DVD 1910 - DVD player (Electronics)
Forget about the Sony ($300) and the Toshiba ($205). And especially forget about the Samsung 841 ($189). I owned the latter and could not be more disappointed with the image. The Denon 1910 ($249) is gives you the best image you will see on your TV. It upscales the movies to 1080i so beautifully that it's as if you were seeing it all over again. I rarely write reviews, but it's worth every cent.Some older TVs with DVI may not be HDCP compliant. Before you buy this product, make sure your TV is compliant because otherwise it will not work at all. Also, make sure you buy a DVI cable because the box will not bring one.
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This player kills!,
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This review is from: Denon DVD 1910 - DVD player (Electronics)
I have had several DVD players over the years and most recently a Sony progressive scan player. I have a 50" Samsung DLP and was satisfied with the picture. That was until I saw the 1910. The upscaling through the DVI is unreal. Toy Story 2 looked so clear and bright, well beyond my expectations. It makes good DVD's look great and so-so DVD's look good. It doesn't seem to do much for the extremely poor quality DVD's, but it's a player, not magic. The 1910 makes the Star Wars Trilogy look like true HD. It doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles, but for the price it's the best player I've ever seen.
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