Denon DVD-3930CI User Manual

DVD Audio-VIdeo / Super Audio CD Player

DVD-3930CI

DVD-Audio/Video & Super Audio CD Player
with Full 10bit HD Video Circuit

Video Section

■ I/P converter from Silicon Optix, Inc.

The DVD-3930CI uses the 10-bit I/P converter “REALTA” developed through a
joint development effort that merged image processing algorithms of Silicon Optix,
Inc., and Denon video technology on the foundation of an image processing
device from Teranex, a manufacturer of video processing for broadcast use in the
United States. This 10-bit processing offers high conversion performance and dra­matically improves motion detection capability. Regularity in pixel-level patterns are
rapidly and accurately detected not only in the 3:2 patterns of film sources but in
other patterns as well during I/P (Interlaced/Progressive) conversion. Even when
sources contain both Video mode and Film mode material, each mode is detected
and processed accurately at high speed. Flicker caused by detection delays is
avoided, and Progressive playback with high picture quality is
possible from a variety of discs. In addition, Multi-Directional
Diagonal Filter (MDDF) technology, used for the first time in the
DVD-5910CI, which accurately detects and corrects the direc­tionality of lines on a per-pixel level to avoid "jaggies" that easi­ly appear when video sources are I/P converted, ensuring
smooth picture playback.

■ Denon Pixel Image Correction, for more natural contour correction

The Denon Pixel Image Correction feature that incorporates original Denon
enhancement technology and makes high-definition video correction possible,
has been advanced to even greater heights in the DVD-3930CI. Denon Pixel
Image Correction performs detection and correction through 10-bit processing
to significantly improve contour correction. This new contour correction circuit
uses enhancement processing technology that also considers the influence of
pixels surrounding the target pixels. It uses new algorithms to sample and analyze
a total of 9 pixels of video data around, and including, each target pixel. Video
images are detected and processed in vertical, horizontal, and diagonal directions
at a highly detailed per-pixel level to produce contours that are visually more
natural. Luminance and chroma signals are also processed with the same
algorithms to suppress ringing noise and other artifacts that easily occur during
enhancement. By performing the type of processing that is most effective for the
current video image, the picture is free of degradation and appears more natural.

■ High-performance video scaler capable of 1080p output for HDMI

“REALTA” also works as the high-performance video scaler in the DVD-3930CI.
This high-precision 10-bit scaler works with HDMI digital video output signals. This
scaler executes optimum conversion to suit the output. Users can enjoy the best
picture quality for their particular applications. Also this scaler can output PC reso­lution VGA/XGA/WXGA and SXGA signals.

■ Dual Discrete Video Circuit (DDVC)

The DVD-3930CI's video circuit features Denon's own DDVC technology
designed to enhance the quality of video signals. The use of dedicated circuits
– one independent block for composite and S-video signals, another block for
component signals, and a dual DAC configuration with built-in video encoder –
has made it possible to reproduce detailed video images with greater precision. In
order to bring out the maximum quality from both video and audio signals, the
DVD-3930CI has a discrete configuration in which the video, audio, and digital
blocks that comprise this universal player are all completely isolated from each
another in terms of their circuit configuration, boards, and power supplies. Denon
engineers have used the expertise gained from their development of earlier universal
players to design a configuration that thoroughly suppresses mutual interference
among the circuits and prevents noise from affecting the video and audio signals.

■ High-speed, high-precision 14-bit 216-MHz video DAC

To ensure that high-grade video signals from the latest high-performance I/P con­verter are reproduced with utmost fidelity to the original images, the DVD-3930CI
has an extremely fast and accurate 14-bit, 216-MHz video DAC. Oversampling of
8x for Progressive and 16x for Interlaced signals results in sharp, detailed pic­tures. Composite, S-video and component signals each have their own dedicated
video DAC, a design that enhances the reproduction of low-level video signals
and reproduces high-definition images that are faithful to the original. In addition,
Noise Shaped Video (NSV) technology is used to improve the S/N of video signals
and further boost their linearity.

■ Keystone

DVD3930CI can adjust keystone, +/- 30 degree for Vertical and +/- 40 degree for
Horizontal for front projector.

■ Supports fine picture quality adjustments

Besides the DPIC feature, a total of 15 picture quality adjustments are possible,
including contrast, sharpness, white level, chroma level, noise reduction settings,
and gamma. Up to five combinations of settings can also be stored in memory,
giving the user freedom to adjust picture quality in considerable detail according
to individual preferences.

■ Custom Integrated

• RS232C serial command control

• Remote in/out IR command control

• Discrete Power on/off command

• 480i output capable for HDMI

*1) Version 1.1 compliant. HDMI audio output capacity is dependent on the monitor being used.
*2) HDMI output is HDCP compliant. Video cannot be viewed if connected to a monitor that does not support HDCP;
video can be viewed only on HDCP-compliant monitors.
*3) HDMI 1080p output is 50/60 Hz refresh rate only.

DVD-3930CI

■ Others

• Simultaneous output possible for all video signals

• Supports PAL and NTSC

Audio Section

■ Advanced AL24 Processing, original Denon technology for high-quality audio

The DVD-3930CI employs Advanced AL24 Processing, the ultimate analog wave­form reproduction technology developed by Denon, for use during PCM signal
input (during stereo signal processing). In addition to the data expansion of exist­ing AL24 Processing Plus technology, algorithms developed by Denon for use in
large-capacity calculation processors such as DSPs and FPGAs are used to
interpolate data along the time axis and up-converted sampling is used to achieve
natural interpolation without losing original data. Greater optimization in digital fil­tering has also been achieved for ringing-free pulse response and for pulsive
music data and attack sounds. This results in more natural reproduction of spa­tial information such as the delicate nuances in the music, the locations of the
performers, and the breadth, height and depth of the concert hall.
For multi-channel linear PCM audio playback, AL24 Processing Plus technology
works to faithfully reproduce the original sound of recordings.

■ High-accuracy D/A converters for all channels

Two of the latest high-accuracy 24-bit, 192-kHz differential operation D/A con­verters have been dedicated to the two stereo channels, and three additional
DACs are used for 5.1-channel playback, delivering significantly improved separa­tion and superior S/N, dynamic range and other aspects of audio performance.
Since highly accurate D/A conversion is achieved for all channels, the sonic result
is refreshingly transparent. During 2-channel stereo playback, these D/A convert­ers are used in monaural mode, operating as differential output converters inde­pendently dedicated to the left and right channels, to achieve high-quality play­back of stereo signals.

■ Pure Direct mode, for greater purity in the audio signal

■ DENON Link 3rd, for high-grade audio transmission

■ HDMI output, for multi-channel audio

■ Bass management function tailored for home theater environments

Construction

■ Construction designed to thoroughly suppress vibration and mutual

interference among circuit blocks

• Three-box layout to isolate circuits and minimize mutual interference

• Thorough vibration-resistant construction

■ DENON original high-accuracy drive mechanism (S.V.H. Mechanism)

Other Features

■ Supports playback of a wide variety of discs

■ Playback frequency ranges of Super Audio CDs are switchable

(50 kHz / 100 kHz)

■

Independent bass management for analog audio output and HDMI audio signals

■ Remote controller with backlight keys

■ Dual Component output (BNC, RCA)

■ Wide pitch pin terminal

Output Terminals For Every A/V System
Video outputs

HDMI: 1
Component: 2 sets (RCA, BNC)
Composite: 1
S-Video: 1

Audio outputs

Optical digital: 1
Coaxial digital: 1
DENON Link: 1
Analog (L/R): 1 set

5.1-channel (FL/FR/C/SL/SR/SW): 1 set

Specifications
Video Section

Signal system

NTSC

Disc played

DVD Audio/Video, Music CD, SuperAudioCD, CD-R/RW(audio/MP3/WMA/JPEG),
Video CD, DVD-R/RW(Video mode/VR mode), DVD+R/RW/Picture CD

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, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr:

Y; 1.0 Vp-p (with 75 ohms load),
Pb/Cb; 0.648 Vp-p (with 75 ohms load),

Audio Section

General

* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
* Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
* DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of DTS Technology.
* ‘WMA’ (Windows Media Audio) is a audio codec developed by Microsoft. in the United States of America.

* HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
* NSV and Super Sub Alias Filter are registered trademarks of Analog Devices, Inc.
* HDCD®, High Definition Compatible Digital® and Microsoft® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
* KODAK is a trade mark of Eastman Kodak Company.
* Super Audio CD is a registered trademark of Sony.

Pr/Cr; 0.648 Vp-p (with 75 ohms load)

Frequency response

DVD

2 Hz - 88 kHz (192 kHz sampling),
2 Hz - 44 kHz (96 kHz sampling),
2 Hz - 22 kHz (48 kHz sampling)

Super Audio CD

2 Hz - 100 kHz

CD, VCD

2 Hz - 20 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio

120 dB

Dynamic range

110 dB

Total harmonic distortion

0.0008%

Power supply

AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Power Consumption

70 W

Dimensions

17.1"(W) x 5.5" (H) x 16"(D),
434 (W)x 139(H) x 407(D)mm

Weight

25.3lbs 11.5kg

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