Denon DVD-1940CI Universal Scaling DVD Audio/Video/SACD Player

The DVD-1940CI offers increased performance with scaling up to 1080p resolution from its HDMI video port.  Improvements in decoding have been added with DiVX Ultra processing for smoother video delivery.  For the do it yourself homeowner and for the custom installer, basic and advanced connections have been provided making hookup and setup a snap to almost any A/V system.  The Faroudja Fi2301 video engine provides outstanding video capabilities with its DCDi circuitry reproducing true to life image detail matched to superb audio circuitry for an outstanding home theater experience.  Multi channel outputs on the DVD-1940CI support DVD-A and SACD media playback for high quality audio listening for the audio purest.

Denon DVD1940CI-Extended Information:

Unleashing The Power

The DVD1940CI is endowed with technology to unleash the full impact of DVD Video picture quality. The DVD1940CI also uses a 12-bit, 216-MHz video D/A converter to faithfully preserve the delicate low-level signals often lost during D/A conversion. With these advanced video image technologies, the DVD1940CI will reproduce with the highest resolution, DVD images on progressive-compliant monitors and projectors. In addition to these features, the DVD1940CI's HDMI output supports multi-channel DVD-Video and DVD-Audio output when connected to HDMI-compliant equipment. For sound, it is high quality audio D/A conversion will bring out the best of not only Super Audio CD (SACD) and DVD-Audio discs, but your entire CD collection as well.

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 Faroudja technology that was available only in the higher-end DVD players has been included in Denon's affordable DVD1940CI.

Multiple Playback Capabilities

With the increasing presence of DVD recorders, consumers are increasingly recording audio and video material onto DVD discs. These discs can be played back on the DVD1940CI. The DVD1940CI also supports the CD-R/RW format. It plays finalized CD-R/RW discs containing MP3/WMA audio files. It also reads still photos in the Kodak Picture CD, Fujicolor CD, or JPEG format utilized by a digital cameras. WMA (Windows Media Audio) is an audio compression format developed with Microsoft technology. If WMA is used to compress a music CD on a PC, for instance, using the new Encoder 9, the quality of sound at 48 kbps is said to be equivalent to that of the original CD. The DVD1940CI 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.

The Difference Is In The Details

When you want to view video images with an aspect ratio of 4:3 on a 16:9 Progressive TV monitor, the DVD1940CI 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. The polished front panel of the DVD1940CI is made of strong, high-grade aluminum. When combined with a Denon A/V surround amplifier of uniform design, the matching front panels give a touch of elegance to any decor.