Denon DVD-2930CI Progressive Scan DVD/DVDA/SACD Player with Realta Reon VX-50 HQV Processing

by Denon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16 x 20 x 12 inches ; 21 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 23 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000HDWXRI
• Item model number: DVD-2930CI
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #70,937 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #97 in Electronics > Home Audio & Theater > Stereo Components > CD Players & Recorders > CD Players

Product Description

Denon's economic DVD-2930CI DVD player uses Teranex video processing for picture quality similar to more expensive DVD players. It's HDMI capable up to 480i, supports both PAL and NTSC television standards, and simultaneous output among its component, composite, S-video, and HDMI outputs. Supported media includes DVD, music CD, Super Audio CD, CD-R/RW (MP3 and WMA audio formats, JPEG picture format), video CD, and DVD-R/RW.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars I wish I could give ZERO stars, January 2, 2009

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J. Hill - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Denon DVD-2930CI Progressive Scan DVD/DVDA/SACD Player with Realta Reon VX-50 HQV Processing (Electronics)

Do NOT buy these I bought 2 and I have had so many problems with them it is unbelievable. You would think that for the price Denon would make a great DVD player. I have the same problems the person that replaced the logic board had on both of my players. These skip scenes, lock up, go to blue screens, stop playing the DVD for no reason etc etc. Lock up so the only way to fix it is to completely unplug the unit. I have had both in the repair shop so many times I have a 3 inch folder with repair invoices. I have own them for 2 years now and have only played 15 DVD movies completely. Since they lock up so much I never make it through the movie. I have given up on them. Denon is no help refuse to repair etc. BTW, a friend bought their Blu-Ray version and after 6 months he is having the same problems. I wish I would have had the chance to talk in out of it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars High-end player at regular consumer price., September 26, 2009

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Ant Banks "A.Burwell" (Nashville,TN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Denon DVD-2930CI Progressive Scan DVD/DVDA/SACD Player with Realta Reon VX-50 HQV Processing (Electronics)

OK, first off...this unit originally released in January 2006. For non-audiophiles...this is near high-end equipment. That being the case, a lot of effort was placed into its development...there's more to gain here besides only displaying video. What's the hidden secret? Audio.

[OK, off my soapbox...to those who complain that its too complicated or doesn't provide ease of use.]

I picked this unit up about 2 months ago, and to my surprise it greatly outperformed my Denon 1940CI. I really didn't expect for my old DVDs to look any better.

[VIDEO]
Star Wars(episodes 4-5(remastered), and 1-3)...the ultimate test, right?! I was more than shocked at how well the REON-VX HQV scaler performed great. I was able to see some detail that I have not seen before. I literally watched all six episodes in 3 days. You will not be dissapointed in the video performance. REON's scaler outshines Faroudja easily. Depending on your TV(LCD/Plasma), and its native video scaling ability...this next piece of advice may or may not do you any good. I have a Samsung LN46A650. Anyway, here goes...out of the box the blacks were not deep black/plasma-like on my LCD. I recommend that you toggle this IRE option, to your liking.

IRE toggle directions:
1) select 'Picture Adjust', by default STD will be selected.
2) select one of the memory options that can be saved (M1-M5)
3) next select option 3
4) move the cursor down to select the 3rd option below, which is the IRE setting (by default this is set to 7.5)
5) toggle this setting by moving the cursor on your remote up/down, between '0IRE' and '7.5IRE'
*worked wonders for my black level, when set to 'OIRE'

[AUDIO]
This player has Burr-Brown 24/192 Audio DACs, and AL24 processing which makes for a better than average listening experience. This is, however subjective to your receiver/amp type and speakers. When listening in 2-channel mode, the Burr-Browns make audio CDs sound great. More times than few, I hear some discrete sound from an artist' recording that I never heard before. Simply amazing experience, to hear a new sound from a recording that you have been listening to for 20+ years. While watching a DVD, Denon's AL24 processing does something special to audio over a digital input(HDMI/optical/coaxial). I could not believe the new sounds that I was hearing from the Star Wars movies. For example, a new voice in the background, footsteps from the surrounds. Good stuff.

[OTHER FEATURES]
DVD-Audio/SACD playback (do not own any, can't pronounce myself an audiophile yet)...but I have heard them on someone else' 2930 player. Awesome sound. I suppose that the Denon Link proprietary output to a Denon receiver sounds great. But, unfortunately you have to purchase a high-end Denon receiver to gain a Denon link input. Not for the moderate spending consumer, such as myself.

[ISSUES]
I would not be doing my due diligence here, if I did not mention that this player has two issues: 1) The laser has been known to give out, after some time. There are countless sellers on a certain auction site(unnamed) that can sell you a replacement. Basic 'Macguyver' skills are required for replacing this. 2) It will not play EVERY DVD+R/DVD-R media brand. Of the countless number of DVD media that I own...it has played about 98%, with no problem. Only the cheapest of the cheap brands will have issues.

Overall, this player is great. I give it 4 stars, due to the two issues above. Performance is a 5 in my book. Paired with a good TV, receiver, and speakers...I am certain that you won't be dissapointed.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars OUTSTANDING, October 19, 2007

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B. GILLING (GERMANY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Denon DVD-2930CI Progressive Scan DVD/DVDA/SACD Player with Realta Reon VX-50 HQV Processing (Electronics)

Fantstic quality picture from your standard DVD the 2930ci uses the Silicon Optix Reon HQV chipset.

HQV Benchmark: The 2930ci uses the HQV video processors (DVD-5910 as well) and what better way to test the 2930CI's de-interlacing, noise rejection, detail level and cadence detection than the Silicon Optix HQV benchmark DVD.

*Color Bar/Vertical Detail: Pass - Score 10 of 10
*Jaggies Pattern 1: Pass - Score 5 of 5
*Jaggies Pattern 2: Pass - Score 5 of 5
*Flag: Pass - Score 10 of 10
*Picture Detail: Pass - Score 10 of 10
*Noise Reduction: Pass - Score 10 of 10
*Motion Adaptive Noise Reduction: Pass - Score 10 of 10
*3:2 Detection: Pass - Score 10 of 10
*Film Cadence: Pass - Score (Combined) 40 of 40
*Mixed 3:2 Film, Horizontal Text Crawl: Pass - Score 10 of 10
*Mixed 3:2 Film, Vertical Text Crawl: Pass - Score 10 of 10
*Total Score:130 out of a possible 130.

That's right 130 out of a possible maximum score of 130, cue the Rip Taylor confetti and party favors we have a winner.