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Features
Inputs and Outputs Notes
Features
Overview: The Denon DVD-1940ci
is a single-disc, progressive scan, universal DVD player that will play
DVD-Audio and SACD.
Multi-Format Player: The Denon DVD-1940ci
is a "universal" player, which offers playback of both ultra high-resolution
multi-channel audio formats: DVD-Audio and SACD (Super Audio Compact Disc). Both
formats, with their wide frequency responses, capture subtle details that make
music sound richer and more real.
Disc Compatibility: This unit can play the following types of discs:
DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Video CD, Audio CD, and Super Audio CD (SACD). In
addition, this unit is compatible with CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, and DVD-RW discs, as
well as MP3, WMA, JPEG, and DivX files recorded on CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, or DVD-RW discs.
Automatic Detection of Discs:
This player automatically detects if a loaded disc is a DVD-Video, DVD-Audio,
Audio CD, Super Audio CD, MP3, WMA, JPEG, or DivX.
Dual Discrete Video Circuit:
The DVD-1940ci uses a 12-bit 108 MHz video D/A converter for interlaced video and a 11-bit 216 MHz D/A converter for progressive video to ensure highly
accurate playback of delicate, low-level video signals and give you a vivid
picture that is faithful in every detail. One D/A converter is used to process
Progressive signals and one is used for Interlaced signals to eliminate mutual
interference between the two types of signals.
Digital Video Upconversion (Video Scaler): This unit
features a built-in high quality video scaler that is capable of outputting
video signals in a variety of HD formats. You may set the unit to output 480p, 720p, 1080i, or 1080p video signals via the HDMI connector.
Component Video Progressive Scan Output With
Faroudja's DCDi: The component video output can be set to provide progressive or interlaced signals. When set for progressive output, the DVD player provides 480p signals featuring
Faroudja's patented Directional Correlational Deinterlacing (DCDi). This
technology applies new motion adaptive deinterlacing that prevents the
introduction of motion artifacts and jagged edges from video signals that
originated from video cameras (such as with sporting events, live camera feeds
and music videos). The result is a sharper, noise-free picture with finer
details. Video images are displayed with optimum naturalness and color
reproduction with less flicker and fewer motion artifacts than traditional
interlaced scanned pictures.
CI (Custom Integration): Custom
Integration is Denon's certification to custom installers that models marked
with the "CI" stamp have advanced connectivity and control features often
required for custom home integration and theater applications using premium
control systems.
2 MB Buffer Memory: This unit
is equipped with a 2 MB buffer memory to ensure that both picture and sound are
played without interruption when the DVD disc shifts from layer 1 to layer 2, or
in the rare event of a pickup dropout.
MP3/WMA Playback: This unit
will play MP3/WMA files recorded onto CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, and DVD-RW discs using the ISO
9660 level 1/level 2 or Joliet formats. MP3 files with a compression rate from
32-320 kbps and WMA files with a compression rate from 48-192 kbps are
supported. Each disc can have a maximum of 255 folders and 999 files.
JPEG Disc Playback: This unit
will play JPEG files recorded onto CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, and DVD-RW discs using the ISO
9660 level 1/level 2 or Joliet formats. JPEG files with a resolution between 32
x 32 and 6300 x 5100 are supported. All JPEG files on a disc can be played back
in a slide show. The slide show interval can be set to 5 or 10 seconds. During
slide show playback, you can rotate an image 90-degrees clockwise or
counterclockwise. Each disc can have a maximum of 255 folders and 999 images.
Kodak and Fuji Picture CD
Compatible: This DVD player has been tested and certified by Kodak and Fuji
to ensure that an enjoyable viewing experience is provided when viewing your
picture CDs.
DivX Playback: The DVD player
can play back DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, and CD-RW discs recorded in DivX format. When
a DivX disc is inserted in the player, the file list will appear automatically
on the TV screen. The number of tracks will also be displayed on the front panel
of the unit. The unit supports all versions of DivX video (including DivX 6)
with standard playback of DivX media files. The DVD player will recognize up to
255 DivX folders and 999 DivX files up to 2GB.
TV Type: You can select between
NTSC, PAL or Multi to match your connected TV's video system.
TV Aspect: You can select for
the DVD player to output the following aspect ratios to match your connected TV.
- 4:3 Letter Box: black bars
appear on top and bottom of screen
- 4:3 Pan Scan: full height
picture with both sides trimmed
- 4:3 Squeeze: use when your
TV screen is too large horizontally a 16:9 Wide setting
- 16:9 Wide: use when a
Wide-Screen TV is connected
Picture Control: Picture
Control adjusts brightness, contrast, color, gamma corrections and sharpness of
the specific display. You can adjust these levels from -6 to +6 in 1.0
intervals. The default setting is 0 for all picture controls.
Black Level Control: This
feature allows you to make dark portions of the video brighter.
Various Playback Modes: The
player features the following playback modes.
- Still Mode: pause mode
- Fast Forward/Reverse: DVD
speeds (2X, 8X, 20X, 50X and 100X), CD speeds (2X, 8X, and 30X)
- Slow Motion: DVD speeds
(1/16X, 1/8X, and 1/2X)
- Step by Step:
advance through the DVD frame by frame
Search Modes: The player
features the following search functions.
- Chapter Search: search by
entering the desired Chapter number
- Title Search: search by
entering the desired Title number
- Group Search: search
groups within an MP3. WMA audio file recorded on your disc
- Page Search: search for a
desired page from your still images
- Track Search: select a
track on your CD by entering the desired track number
- Time Search: search by
entering the desired disc time point on the disc
Repeat Mode: The player offers
the following repeat functions.
- Chapter Repeat: replays an
entire chapter
- Title Repeat: replays an
entire title within a chapter
- Track Repeat: replays a
single track
- Disc Repeat: replays an
entire disc (DVD-Video excluded)
- A-B Repeat: replays
playback of a part between two points on a disc
- Group/Folder Repeat:
replays a group or folder within an MP3/WMA file recorded on your disc
Random Playback: This player
can shuffle the playback order of tracks in a random order.
Program Playback: You can
program the playback order of tracks in a desired order. You can program up to
99 tracks.
Picture Zooming: During play,
when you press the Zoom button on the remote control, you can enlarge the
picture by 2x or 4x. You can then use the cursor buttons to move the enlarged
viewing area up, down, to the left, or to the right.
Camera Angle: You can change
the camera angle of certain DVD discs that contain scenes which have been shot
simultaneously from various angles.
Markers: Up to 10
points on a DVD or CD can be stored in memory and easily recalled. Markers are
automatically cleared when the power is turned off or when the tray is opened.
Resume
Function:
The Resume function allows the player to remember the point
where you stopped playback, so you can easily resume playback from the
point stored in memory. The stopping point is cleared if the tray is opened or
the stop button is pressed a second time.
Parental Lock: You can set the
parental control level to limit playback of discs which may not be suitable for
children. You can choose from 8 different levels and protect your setting by a
personalized 4 digit password.
Audio D/A Converter:
This unit has dual 192kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog converters for exceptional
sound quality reproduction.
Digital Audio Output Capabilities:
You can select an LPCM output setting of On or Off. When On is selected and
you are playing a DVD recorded in 96kHz, the signal is down converted to
48kHz/16-bit before it is passed through the digital outputs. When Off is
selected and the unit is playing a non-copy-protected DVD recorded in 96kHz, a
96kHz/24-bit signal passes through the digital outputs. If the DVD is
copy-protected, the digital signal is automatically down converted.
Speaker Configuration: To tailor the
output of the 5.1-channel jacks to the bass handling capabilities and
configuration of your speaker system, left and right front, center, left
surround and right surround speakers can be set to "Large", "Small" or "None."
The subwoofer can be set to "Yes" or "None." The speaker distances can be set
between 0 and 60 feet in 1-foot steps. You can also adjust the output level for
each speaker between -12dB and 0dB in 1dB steps.
Bass Enhancer: Set this
function to "On" for sound output on the bass-woofer channel when a 2-channel
audio source is played back. This function is effective only for the 5.1ch Audio
Out jacks.
Virtual Surround:
Virtual Surround simulates multi-channel surround sound using only two speakers.
You can choose one of the following modes: 1 (natural effect), 2 (emphasized
effect), or Off.
Pure Direct Mode: The Pure
Direct mode turns off the analog video signals, HDMI signal, and front panel
display, resulting in improved sound quality.
DRC (Dynamic Range Control):
The DRC function compresses the range of sound volume. This feature is available
only on the discs that are recorded in the Dolby Digital format.
Dialog Speed: You can playback
in a slightly faster (1.3x) or slower speed (0.8x) while keeping the sound quality as in the
normal playback. Dialog speed is available on discs recorded in the Dolby
Digital format.
Dimmer: You can choose from the
following display brightness settings: Bright, Dimmer, or Auto. In Auto mode, the
display dims only during playback.
Screen Saver: The screen saver
program starts if there is not activity at the player or its remote for more
than 5 minutes. The brightness of the display is darkened by 75%. The program is
deactivated when there is any activity.
Auto Power-Off: If the unit is
in stop mode for approximately 30 minutes, it will automatically switch to
standby mode.
Wireless Remote: The DVD-1940ci
comes supplied with a full-function IR wireless remote control designed to
operate only the DVD player. The remote allows for direct title, chapter and
track accessing.
Inputs and Outputs
Notes
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia
Interface): The unit's HDMI simplifies A/V connections by carrying
uncompressed SD or HD digital video and up to 8 channels of digital audio all in
one cable. This unit features HDCP copyright protection technology, and must be
connected to an HDCP-compliant device. The output resolution can be set to match
the capability of the monitor or projector. The HDMI connection is compatible
with DVD-Video and DVD-Audio, but not SACD. The video signal format can be set
to 480p, 720p, 1080i or 1080p.
Note: On the front
panel, you can select one of following outputs for the HDMI: 480p, 720p, 1080i, or 1080p.
5.1-Channel Audio Outputs: The
DVD-1940ci offers multi-channel analog output for DVD-Audio, DVD-Video and SACD
playback.
Room To Room
In/Out: Two 3.5mm mini-jacks are provided for wired remote control, allowing
you to connect the DVD-1940ci to compatible Denon components.
Digital Out: The DVD player is
equipped with one coaxial and one optical digital output to feed into your Dolby
Digital Receiver.
Analog Out: The DVD player
features one pair of stereo RCA outputs for connection to your television or
analog receiver.
Video Out: This player is
equipped with one set of component video outputs for your HD-Ready TV. It also
has one S-video and one composite video output.
RS-232C: The RS-232C port is a terminal
for future system expansion.
