Denon DVD-1200 User Manual

High-quality DVD Player with 24-bit, 192-kHz DVD-AUDIO and Progressive Scan

NEW MODEL INFORMATION

DVD-1200

DVD Audio/Video Player

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Progressive Scan featuring DCDi by Faroudja

Progressive Scan technology represents a vast improvement over
the interlaced scanning method used in TV broadcasts and other
conventional applications, as it can process around twice as much
video data to produce a sharper, noise-free picture with finer details.
High-definition video images are faithfully displayed with optimum
naturalness and beauty. Now, this DCDi technology that was avail­able only in the higher-end DVD players has been included in
Denon's DVD-1200.

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Built-in Dolby Digital, DTS and DVD-Audio Decorders

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Pure Direct Mode

The DVD-1200 includes Pure Direct mode that further improves sound
quality. For example, during analog audio output, Pure Direct can turn
off video signal outputs and the front panel display which can easily
influence the sound quality of the analog audio signals. The user can
define which operations are to be turned off and store those prefer­ences in memory.

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Bass Management

When playing multi-channel Dolby Digital, dts, LPCM or MDLP sources
on DVD-Video or DVD-Audio discs, it is possible to preset speaker con­figurations, delay time and channel levels.

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DVD-R/RW Playback (*1)

With the spread of DVD recorders, consumers are increasingly record­ing TV programs onto DVD discs. These discs can be played back on
the DVD-1200.

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CD-R/RW (MP3/Windows Media Audio/JPEG/Kodak Picture CD)

Playback (*1)

The DVD-1200 supports the CD-R/RW format. It plays finalized CD­R/RW discs (single-session or multi-session) containing MP3/WMA8
audio files. It also reads still photos in the Kodak Picture CD or JPEG
format taken by a digital camera. WMA (Windows Media Audio) is an
audio compression format developed with Microsoft technology. It
claims to offer the highest quality sound available in the industry. If
WMA is used to compress a music CD on a PC, for instance, using the

new Encoder 8, the quality of sound at 48 kbps is said to be equivalent
to that of the original CD. WMA is now becoming a standard audio
compression format rivalling the popularity of MP3.

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54 MHz High Resolution Video D/A Converter

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24-bit, 192-kHz High Resolution Audio D/A Converters

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Discrete Remote Control commands for Power On/Off

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Picture Zooming (x2 or x4)

During play, when you press the Zoom button on the remote control,
you can enlarge the picture by 2x or 4x. Use the cursor to move the
enlarged viewing area up, down, to the left, or to the right.

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A Wealth of Playback Functions

The DVD-1200 includes a wide variety of playback functions, such as
Resume Play, for returning to the Pause position on the disc after the
playback was restarted; Slow Play; Repeat Play (A-B, Chapter, Track,
Disc); Random Play, and Program Play.

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VSS (Virtual Surround Sound)

Surround yourself sensational 3D soundfield envelopment using just
one pair of speakers. The DVD-1200’s Virtual Surround Sound mode
provides a dramatic psychoacoustic surround sound effect, using two
speakers with Dolby Digital 5.1 encoded sources.

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Display Dimmer Key

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Slim and Compact Design with Aluminum Front Panel

The DVD-1200 features a slim, compact design only 75 mm in height,
and the front panel is made of strong, high-grade aluminum. When
combined with a Denon A/V surround amp of uniform design, the
matching front panels give a touch of elegance to any decor.

The DVD-1200 is designed to bring out the best performance of both pure audio and A/V sources. The Pure Direct mode
allows the audio signal from DVD-Audio sources to maintain its purity as it bypasses the video circuitry and is D/A convert­ed at the very high resolution of 24-bit, 192-kHz sampling. As a video player the DVD-1200 converts video signals with high
resolution utilizing video D/A conversion at a bit depth of 10 and a sampling frequency of 54-MHz.

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Color Component Video Output

The DVD-1200 provides color component video (Y, CB/PB,CR/PR) output
that ensure the best reproduction of fine color detail with today’s high-end
video monitors and large screen projectors that feature component video
inputs. This connection method provides the best video quality compared
to “S”-video and composite video connections.

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Front Panel Mounted Disc and Player Navigation Controls

An arrow keys for 4 directions are provided on the front panel as well as
the remote control unit. This is convenient for making menu and set-up
adjustments directly on the main unit when the remote controller is out
of reach.

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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.

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Aspect Ratio Function for Correct Image Displays

When you want to view video images with an aspect ratio of 4:3 on a
16:9 Progressive TV monitor, the DVD-1200's Aspect Ratio function
converts the images to the correct aspect ratio so that you can enjoy
high-quality Progressive output on your screen. This function also converts
16:9 images for output to 4:3 TV screens.

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Icon Based On-screen Display

A simple press of the Display button on the remote controller lets you see
the current operating status of the DVD-1200 within an easy-to-read display
on screen. The various operations and settings are easily changed using
the remote controller while monitoring the screen display.

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24/96 PCM Digital Output Capability

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PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Output

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Auto Power OFF

NEW MODEL INFORMATION

DVD-1200

* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
* “Dolby”, “Dolby Digital”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D device are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
* DTS is registered trademarks of DTS Technology.
* “WMA” (Windows Media Audio) is a new audio codec developed by Microsoft

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Specifications

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Video Section

Signal system .................. NTSC

Disc played ..................... DVD Audio/Video, Video CD, Music CD,

.......................................... CD-R/RW (Audio/MP3/WMA/JPEG)

.......................................... DVD-R/RW

Video outputs................... Composite Video Output: 1.0 Vp-p

(with 75 ohms load)
S-Video Output: Y; 1.0 Vp-p
(with 75 ohms load), C; 0.286 Vp-p
Component Video Output:
Y, CB/PB,CR/PR:
Y; 1.0 Vp-p (with 75 ohms load),
C

B/PB

; 0.7 Vp-p (with 75 ohms load),

C

R/PR; 0.7 Vp-p (with 75 ohms load)

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Audio Section

Audio outputs .................. 1 Set Analog Output (L/R)

......................................... 1 Set Analog Multi Channel Output (FL/FR/C/SL/SR/SW)

......................................... 1 Set Optical Digital Output

1 Set Coaxial Digital Output

CD audio

Frequency response...... 4 Hz - 20 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio ...... 115 dB

Dynamic range .............. 98 dB

Total harmonic distortion 0.003%

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General

Power supply .................. AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Dimensions ..................... 435 (W) x 75 (H) x 211 (D) mm

17.1” (W) x 3.0” (H) x 8.3” (D)

Weight ............................. 2.2 kg, 4.85 lbs

*1) Discs that have been poorly finalized following recording may be only partially playable or not playable at all.