Denon DVD-5900 Literature/Product Sheet - Page 1

NEW MODEL I N F O R M AT I O N DVD Audio-Video Player / Super Audio CD Player DVD-5900 DVD Audio-Video and Super Audio CD Player with New FAROUDJA Progressive Circuit This universal player is equipped with the newly-developed Faroudja progressive-scan circuit and supports Super Audio CD. Each design block incorporates the latest devices and features a discrete circuit design and layout to effectively minimize mutual interference and realize optimum sound and picture quality. The DVD-5900 also provides the latest connection interfaces, such as DENON Link that allows clean transmission of high-quality digital audio signals. s New FAROUDJA Progressive Circuit (NTSC / PAL Output) In addition to the Motion Adaptive Deinterlacer that processes video signals in pixel units, high-definition progressive-scan video is made possible by a Film mode processor that supports 3:2 and 2:2 pulldown material. DCDi technology, famous for its ability to process diagonal lines and edges, produces smooth, natural images free of jagginess. The DVD-5900 is also equipped with 5 progressive-scan modes that enable the user to select the ideal progressive conversion for any of a wide variety of program sources. s Dual 12-bit, 216 MHz Video Converter The DVD-5900 uses a total of six 12-bit, 216-MHz video D/A converters to tap the maximum potential of the new FAROUDJA circuit's performance. The DVD-5900 uses independent D/A converters for Progressive and Interlaced picture reproduction. These converters provide a very high sampling frequency of 216-MHz, with 8x oversampling used for Progressive and 16x oversampling for Interlaced operation, resulting in the highest detailed D/A conversion. s Discrete Video Circuit Since a filter with ample cutoff characteristics can also be used for the analog lowpass filter, the DVD-5900 reproduces the delicate nuances of video signals, allowing viewers to enjoy the original picture at the highest level of realism. s Independent Power Supply Independent power supplies have been provided for the audio signal processing block, the video signal block and other areas to eliminate mutual distortion with other blocks. Clean supplies of power to the various circuits contribute to high picture and sound quality. s Noise Shaped Video (NSV) s Super Sub Alias Filter s Noise Reduction Circuit Block noise and mosquito noise, characteristic faults of MPEG-compressed video signals, are effectively eliminated to produce a more natural video image. In addition, 3D noise reduction removes minute noise mixed in the video image to beautifully reproduce only the required video information. s Pure Direct Mode The DVD-5900 includes two Pure Direct modes that further improve sound quality. For example, during analog audio output, Pure Direct can turn off digital signal outputs, 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. s AL24 Processing for All Channels Denon has further developed its proprietary AL24 Processing, an analog waveform reproduction technology, to support the 192-kHz sampling frequency of DVD-Audio. This new technology, AL24 Processing Plus, thoroughly suppresses quantization noise associated with D/A conversion of LPCM signals to reproduce the low-level signals with optimum clarity that will bring out all the delicate nuances of the music. s DENON Link When the DVD-5900 is connected via a shielded twisted pair (STP), RJ-45 fitted cable to a Denon Link compliant A/V amplifier, the balanced signal transfer offers lower voltage than coaxial or unbalanced cables. Since DenonLink is far less susceptible to radiated noise, it ensures the highest level of signal transfer . The Denon Link interface has capability to transfer high-grade LPCM 24-bit / 192-kHz / 2-channel (*1) digital output. s Multi Layer Construction Since the high-density data recorded on DVD must be read with absolute accuracy, vibrations from outside or from internal sources, such as the power supply, will adversely affect sound and picture quality. A variety of designs have been incorporated in the DVD-5900 to suppress these unwanted vibrations. The bottom of the DVD-5900's chassis features a sturdy 3-layer construction designed to be resistant to vibration. Strong reinforcing frames are also used at the front and back of the chassis itself. The addition of a 2-layer top cover and large insulators serve to suppress external vibration. And the base of the transformer is made of diecast aluminum that absorbs external vibration as well as vibration from the transformer itself to secure stable operation.