Denon DVD-955s Progressive Scan DVD-Video, SACD Player (dvd955s)
[DEN9-DVD955S]

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Denon DVD-955S Progressive-Scan DVD-Video / DVD-Audio / SACD Player (DVD955S)

A be-all, end-all audio-video powerhouse, Denon's astonishingly affordable Denon DVD-955S high-end DVD player plays and processes just about any media format out there, from the highest resolution audio formats (DVD-Audio, multichannel SACD) to the lowest, and most convenient (MP3 and Windows Media Audio, including WMA 9). The 'everything in between' includes DVD-Video, recordable DVD (video-mode DVD-RW and DVD+R/+RW), and recordable CD configured for digital photo viewing (JPEG image CD, Kodak Picture CD, and Fujicolor CD).

Denon has built the Denon DVD-955S with care, using high-grade parts and features at every turn. For its video stage, the player employs dual, discrete, Analog Devices ADV-7310 featuring 216 MHz, 4:4:4, 12-bit video digital-to-analog conversion with noise-shaped video processing and 1 chip each for progressive and interlaced outputs as well as 8x oversampling for progressive and 16x oversampling for the interlaced output.

The unit's progressive-scan video outputs are powered by the latest DCDi by Faroudja FLI-2310 decoding engine. Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, creates a picture using twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD picture, giving you higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts (appreciable on high-definition and HD-ready TVs only). An 8 MB memory buffer decreases layer-change pauses or pickup dropouts during DVD playback.

For video connections, choose from a set of wideband, relay-switched component-video outputs, standard composite- and S-video outputs, and either of 2 cutting-edge digital-video outputs: DVI-D (with HDCP, High-Definition Content Protection) and HDMI with selectable 480p/720p/1080i output.

In the audio realm, the player uses Burr-Brown 24-bit, 192 kHz DSD-1791 audio DACs and the Sony CXD-2753 second-generation DSD decoder, which together decode PCM and DSD signals discretely, with no cross-conversion of DSD. The Denon DVD-955S even decodes HDCD (High-Definition Compatible Digital), a 20-bit encoding method used on many commercial CDs to deliver better sound than is possible through standard CD playback.

DVD-Audio discs provide 192 kHz/24-bit multichannel and stereo sound, high storage capacity, and unique bonus materials not available on regular audio CDs. Depending on the disc, Sony"s proprietary SACD format provides extended-bandwidth multichannel and/or stereo sound, often presented in a dual-layer format compatible with both standard CD players (at standard resolution) and SACD-equipped players like the Denon DVD-955S (for full-resolution playback).

The player performs its own decoding of both DVD-Audio and SACD signals, passing high-resolution analog, not digital, audio to your integrated amplifier or surround receiver. You"ll need an audio/video receiver with multichannel analog-audio inputs to fully appreciate multichannel DVD-A and SACD releases.

If you're not planning to use the DVD-A/SACD capability for multichannel programming, both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround-sound signals can be routed through the player"s digital-audio outputs (1 each of RCA coaxial and Toslink optical) for simpler connection with your receiver. The digital-audio outputs are configurable for 24-bit, 96 kHz PCM passthrough to compatible receivers and stand-alone DACs.

Icing on the cake: you also get full digital bass management for both high-res formats to ensure proper sound from your subwoofer no matter what you"re listening to. Bass management is also available for all formats via the HDMI output.


Product Features of the Denon DVD-955S include:

• - DVD-Video/DVD-Audio/SACD player with high-resolution A/V processing, full bass management, and DVI-D/HDMI digital-video outputs

• - Progressive-scan output for seamless, flicker-free images on high-definition and HD-ready TVs; DCDi by Faroudja decoding engine

• - Plays DVD-Video, video-mode DVD-R/RW, audio CD, CD-R/RW, MP3 CD, WMA CD, JPEG image CD, Kodak Picture CD, Fujicolor CD

• - Black-level adjustment (0 and 7.5 IRE); passes below-black (PLUGE) on progressive and interlaced video outputs

• - Measures 17.1 x 4 x 12.5 inches (W x H x D)

Technical Details of the Denon DVD-955S include:

• - Color: Silver

• - Disc capacity: 1

• - Region playback: Compatible only with non-region-coded (code-free) discs and with discs coded for Region 1

• - Progressive scan: Yes (using DCDi FLI-2310 decoding engine from Faroudja)

• - Switchable 480p/480i: Yes

• - 3:2 pulldown detection: No

• - Memory card slot: No

• - Playback formats: DVD-Video (NTSC), DVD-Audio, DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD+R/+RW (conditional), Super Audio CD (stereo and multichannel), red book CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3 CD, WMA CD (WMA-8, 64 to 160 kbps, WMA-9), JPEG image CD (PC discs only--not compatible with JPEGs written from a Macintosh computer), Kodak Picture CD, Fujicolor CD

• - Read speeds: 2x DVD read speed; 4x CD/CD-R/CD-RW read speed

• - Bass management: Full digital bass management for DVD-Audio featuring Analog Devices Melody 32-bit processor, 80 Hz crossover with 12 dB high- and 24 dB low-pass slopes, adjustable delay time (0 to 15 ms), and adjustable channel levels; full digital bass management for SACD: 80 Hz crossover with 6/12 dB slopes on all channels and adjustable channel levels; bass management available for all formats on the HDMI output

• - Firmware upgradeable: No

• - Picture enhancements: 8 MB memory buffer to decrease layer change pauses or pickup dropouts; ESS Vibrato "chroma bug free" MPEG/DVD-Audio decoder; adjustable chroma delay and level, white/black levels, CCS on/off controls

• - Display: Yes

• - Aspect ratio control: Yes (anamorphic scaling for 4:3/16:9 sets; 4:3 squeeze and zoom controls, even for DVI/HDMI outputs)

• - Dialog enhancer: No

• - Integrated receiver: No

• - Front-panel operation: No (remote required for use)

• - Multi-angle viewing: Yes (with applicable discs)

• - Black-level adjustment: Yes (0 and 7.5 IRE; passes below-black (PLUGE) on progressive and interlace outputs)

• - Video DAC: Dual, discrete, Analog Devices ADV-7310 (216 MHz, 4:4:4, 12-bit video D/A conversion system featuring noise-shaped video processing; 1 chip each, progressive and interlace)

• - Audio DAC: Burr-Brown DSD-1791 24-bit, 192-kHz audio DACs; Sony CXD-2753 second-generation DSD decoder

• - HDCD decoding: Yes

• - Dynamic range (audio): 106 dB

• - Signal-to-noise ratio (audio): 118 dB

• - Custom bookmarks: No

• - Frame advance: Yes

• - Still/freeze frame: Yes

• - Jog/shuttle dial on unit: No

• - Forward/reverse play: Yes

• - Karaoke: No

• - Multilingual support: English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese

• - Remote control: Yes (GloKey, RC-985)

• - Parental controls: Yes (parental locks)

• - Picture zoom: Yes

• - Play exchange: Information not available

• - Random play: Yes

• - Recording capability: No

• - Resume play: Yes (with DVD only)

• - Track programming: Yes (but not with MP3 CD)

• - Reverse-frame step: Yes

• - Screen dimmer: Yes

• - Screen saver: Yes

• - Slow motion: Yes

• - Instant replay: No

• - Text display: Yes (but does not offer MP3 ID3 tag compatibility)

• - VCR capability: No

• - Audio outputs: 1 stereo analog (left/right), 1 set of multichannel RCA analog outputs (left, center, right, left/right surround, subwoofer), 2 digital (1 coaxial, 1 optical, with selectable true 96 kbps output)

• - Headphone jack: No

• - Video outputs: Wideband relay-switched component-video outputs, composite-video, and S-video; plus 1 DVI-D (with HDCP) and 1 HDMI (with selectable 480p/720p/1080i output)

• - Remote ports: 1 in, 1 out

• - Surround-sound output: Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel passthrough and decoding; DVD-Audio and multichannel SACD decoding

• - Simulated surround sound: SRS TruSurround

• - THX-certified: No

• - Front-panel inputs: No

• - Power input: AC 120V, 60 Hz

• - Power consumption: 28 watts

• - Item width: 17.1 inches

• - Item height: 4 inches

• - Item depth: 12.5 inches

• - Item weight: 18.75 pounds