Marantz DV8400 User Guide - Page 6

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1 Before You Start Features An HDCP-compatible DVI-D (digital RGB) terminal is provided for the realization of the very highest picture quality by fully digital transmission This unit is equipped with an HDCP-compatible digital image output terminal (DVI-D) to realize copyright protection. Direct digital transmission without analog conversion of DVD image data makes it possible to enjoy real-life images without any image deterioration resulting from AD/DA conversion. 525 line digital progressive-scan component video output Compared to standard interlaced video, progressive scan effectively doubles the amount of video information fed to your TV or monitor. The result is a stable, flicker-free image. (Check your TV/ monitor for compatibility with this feature.) For the very highest picture quality, try watching a movie on DVD-Video on a progressive-scan compatible TV. Superlative audio performance with DVD-Audio, Dolby*1 Digital and DTS*2 software Logos: 1 R The DV8400 delivers breathtaking sound quality with Dolby Digital and DTS discs. TruSurround*3 Logo: When used with stereo sources, TruSurround creates a realistic surround-sound effect using just two speakers (see page 42). MP3 compatibility This player is compatible with CD-R, CD-RW and CD-ROM discs that contain MP3 audio tracks (see pages 8, 35). Video Adjust This new type of DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) for encoding video enables you to adjust the video settings on a more detailed and exact level. There are three possible settings to choose from. These include: TV (CRT), PDP, and Professional. This technology can remember which setting you've chosen and employ it at the proper time. (see page 49). High quality 24-bit/192kHz DAC The high specification 24-bit/192kHz DAC delivers dynamic, smooth and expansive analog sound from CDs and DVDs. Graphical Setup Navigator Setting up your DVD player is easy using the graphical Setup Navigator. Answer the questions that appear on-screen and the Setup Navigator makes the necessary audio, video and language settings for you (see page 17). Energy conservation design This unit is designed to reduce electrical power consumption by automatically switching to standby mode after 30 minutes of non-use. *1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. *2 "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. *3 TruSurround, SRS and ® symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. 6

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Before You Start
1
6
Features
An HDCP-compatible DVI-D (digital
RGB) terminal is provided for the
realization of the very highest picture
quality by fully digital transmission
This unit is equipped with an HDCP-compatible
digital image output terminal (DVI-D) to realize
copyright protection.
Direct digital transmission without analog
conversion of DVD image data makes it possible
to enjoy real-life images without any image
deterioration resulting from AD/DA conversion.
525 line digital progressive-scan
component video output
Compared to standard interlaced video, progres-
sive scan effectively doubles the amount of video
information fed to your TV or monitor. The result
is a stable, flicker-free image. (Check your TV/
monitor for compatibility with this feature.)
For the very highest picture quality, try watching
a movie on DVD-Video on a progressive-scan
compatible TV.
Superlative audio performance with
DVD-Audio, Dolby*
1
Digital and DTS
*2
software
Logos:
1
R
The DV8400 delivers breathtaking sound quality
with Dolby Digital and DTS discs.
TruSurround
*3
Logo:
When used with stereo sources, TruSurround
creates a realistic surround-sound effect using
just two speakers (see
page 42
).
MP3 compatibility
This player is compatible with CD-R, CD-RW and
CD-ROM discs that contain MP3 audio tracks
(see
pages 8, 35
).
Video Adjust
This new type of DNR (Digital Noise Reduc-
tion) for encoding video enables you to
adjust the video settings on a more detailed
and exact level. There are three possible
settings to choose from. These include: TV
(CRT), PDP, and Professional. This technol-
ogy can remember which setting you've
chosen and employ it at the proper time.
(see
page 49
).
High quality 24-bit/192kHz DAC
The high specification 24-bit/192kHz DAC
delivers dynamic, smooth and expansive analog
sound from CDs and DVDs.
Graphical Setup Navigator
Setting up your DVD player is easy using the
graphical Setup Navigator.
Answer the questions
that appear on-screen and the Setup Navigator
makes the necessary audio, video and language
settings for you (see
page 17
).
Energy conservation design
This unit is designed to reduce electrical power
consumption by automatically switching to
standby mode after 30 minutes of non-use.
*
1
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confi-
dential unpublished works. © 1992-1997 Dolby
Laboratories. All rights reserved.
*
2
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are regis-
tered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems,
Inc.
*
3
TruSurround, SRS and
®
symbol are
trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround
technology is incorporated under license from
SRS Labs, Inc.