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.../SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER DVD-3910 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ON / STANDBY DENON LINK AL 24 PLUS OPEN / CLOSE PLAY STOP STILL / PAUSE HDMI / DVI SELECT FORMAT VIDEO MODE SUPER AUDIO CD SETUP PURE DIRECT SELECT PUSH ENTER DVD AUDIO-VIDEO / SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER DVD-3910 POWER OFF POWER ON HDMI/DVI SELECT FORMAT NTSC/PAL OPEN...
.../SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER DVD-3910 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ON / STANDBY DENON LINK AL 24 PLUS OPEN / CLOSE PLAY STOP STILL / PAUSE HDMI / DVI SELECT FORMAT VIDEO MODE SUPER AUDIO CD SETUP PURE DIRECT SELECT PUSH ENTER DVD AUDIO-VIDEO / SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER DVD-3910 POWER OFF POWER ON HDMI/DVI SELECT FORMAT NTSC/PAL OPEN...
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...of the FCC Rules. CAUTION: 1. Do not place anything inside Do not place metal objects or spill liquid inside the DVD audio-video/ Super audio CD player. DVD-3910 Serial No. THE COMPACT DISC PLAYER SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE EXCEPT PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. PRODUCT This...from wall outlet, be sure to remove by holding the plug attachment and not by the FCC, to comply with Part 15 of your DENON DEALER. 3. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR REFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. However...
...of the FCC Rules. CAUTION: 1. Do not place anything inside Do not place metal objects or spill liquid inside the DVD audio-video/ Super audio CD player. DVD-3910 Serial No. THE COMPACT DISC PLAYER SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE EXCEPT PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. PRODUCT This...from wall outlet, be sure to remove by holding the plug attachment and not by the FCC, to comply with Part 15 of your DENON DEALER. 3. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR REFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. However...
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...71 ¤1 Playing in the carton: q Audio video cord 1 w Remote control unit (RC-972 1 e R6P/AA batteries 2 r Power supply cord 1 t DENON LINK cord 1 y IEEE 1394 cord 1 u Operating instructions 1 i Service station list 1 q r w RC-972 MENU STOP SETUP REPEAT RANDOM MARKER PICT ADJ. TABLE... OF CONTENTS - Digital transfer connectors The DVD-3910 can be used for digital transfer of not only DVD video signals, but also multi-channel audio signals of DVD audio. (2) IEEE 1394 terminal This terminal can be used for digital transfer of...
...71 ¤1 Playing in the carton: q Audio video cord 1 w Remote control unit (RC-972 1 e R6P/AA batteries 2 r Power supply cord 1 t DENON LINK cord 1 y IEEE 1394 cord 1 u Operating instructions 1 i Service station list 1 q r w RC-972 MENU STOP SETUP REPEAT RANDOM MARKER PICT ADJ. TABLE... OF CONTENTS - Digital transfer connectors The DVD-3910 can be used for digital transfer of not only DVD video signals, but also multi-channel audio signals of DVD audio. (2) IEEE 1394 terminal This terminal can be used for digital transfer of...
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...video signals at the center to watch your favourite scenes whenever you can watch . Thorough vibration-resistant design (1) Mechanism using the DVD-3910 in sound quality. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are a trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.... as possible to achieve the high resolution and low distortion characteristic of HDCD when playing HDCD-compatible discs, and DENON's digital technology optimizes the high sound quality possibilities of digital recording while maintaining compatibility with 24-bit quality. The...
...video signals at the center to watch your favourite scenes whenever you can watch . Thorough vibration-resistant design (1) Mechanism using the DVD-3910 in sound quality. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are a trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.... as possible to achieve the high resolution and low distortion characteristic of HDCD when playing HDCD-compatible discs, and DENON's digital technology optimizes the high sound quality possibilities of digital recording while maintaining compatibility with 24-bit quality. The...
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... 8 cm JPEG 12 cm JPEG 12 cm Digital audio 12 cm 2 The following types of discs cannot be played on the DVD-3910: • DVDs with region numbers other than "1" or "ALL" • DVD-ROM/RAMs • CD-ROMs (unless MP3, JPEG, WMA Files) • CVD/VSDs • CDVs (Only the audio part can...'s recording status, the disc may not be accepted or may not be played normally (the picture or sound may be not be used on the DVD-3910. Numbers are allotted to these sections. Video CDs with a function for displaying menus on the TV screen for this disc. These numbers are called "group...
... 8 cm JPEG 12 cm JPEG 12 cm Digital audio 12 cm 2 The following types of discs cannot be played on the DVD-3910: • DVDs with region numbers other than "1" or "ALL" • DVD-ROM/RAMs • CD-ROMs (unless MP3, JPEG, WMA Files) • CVD/VSDs • CDVs (Only the audio part can...'s recording status, the disc may not be accepted or may not be played normally (the picture or sound may be not be used on the DVD-3910. Numbers are allotted to these sections. Video CDs with a function for displaying menus on the TV screen for this disc. These numbers are called "group...
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...to wipe off . ENGLISH 3 CAUTIONS ON HANDLING DISCS Discs Only the discs including the marks shown on page 8 can be played on the DVD-3910. Do not wipe with special shapes (heart-shaped discs, hexagonal discs, etc.) cannot be played on top of another may result in damage ...cm discs securely in the following places: 1. Do not use record spray or antistatic. Places exposed to dry the disc. Loading one disc on the DVD-3910. CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION For heat dispersal, leave at a time. Wipe off fingerprints or dirt. 2 Use a commercially available disc cleaning set or a soft...
...to wipe off . ENGLISH 3 CAUTIONS ON HANDLING DISCS Discs Only the discs including the marks shown on page 8 can be played on the DVD-3910. Do not wipe with special shapes (heart-shaped discs, hexagonal discs, etc.) cannot be played on top of another may result in damage ...cm discs securely in the following places: 1. Do not use record spray or antistatic. Places exposed to dry the disc. Loading one disc on the DVD-3910. CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION For heat dispersal, leave at a time. Wipe off fingerprints or dirt. 2 Use a commercially available disc cleaning set or a soft...
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... video out or s-video output, set "INTERLACED" formatted set "2CH (SRS OFF)" or directly or through an AV amplifier. prohibit signals. DVD-3910 S-Video output connector The video signals are played via a "2CH (SRS ON)" under "AUDIO CHANNEL" in "AUDIO VCR (video cassette recorder...). Do not connect it to the DVD-3910's S-Video output connector using a commercially available S-Video connection cord. ENGLISH 4 CONNECTIONS NOTES: • Read the manuals of all the components when...
... video out or s-video output, set "INTERLACED" formatted set "2CH (SRS OFF)" or directly or through an AV amplifier. prohibit signals. DVD-3910 S-Video output connector The video signals are played via a "2CH (SRS ON)" under "AUDIO CHANNEL" in "AUDIO VCR (video cassette recorder...). Do not connect it to the DVD-3910's S-Video output connector using a commercially available S-Video connection cord. ENGLISH 4 CONNECTIONS NOTES: • Read the manuals of all the components when...
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... SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. DVD-3910 ENGLISH To power outlet TV L R AUDIO IN PR/CR PB/CB Y COMPONENT VIDEO IN NOTES: • Use the three commercially available ...video cords to connect the DVD-3910's color component output connectors to comply with Progressive Scan. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER...
... SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. DVD-3910 ENGLISH To power outlet TV L R AUDIO IN PR/CR PB/CB Y COMPONENT VIDEO IN NOTES: • Use the three commercially available ...video cords to connect the DVD-3910's color component output connectors to comply with Progressive Scan. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER...
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... (AV control center) Surround speaker (right) NOTES: • Harsh noise that could harm your ears or damage the speakers is generated when a DVD recorded in DTS is played while using a decoder, etc., that is not DTS-compatible. • When playing copyright-protected linear PCM or packed PCM... Dolby Digital or DTS are played, Dolby Digital or DTS bitstream signals are output for sources exceeding 48 kHz/16 bits. DVD-3910 To power outlet Front speaker (left) 75Ω/ohms pin-plug (or) cable (commercially available) Digital audio input connector (COAXIAL) Center speaker Front...
... (AV control center) Surround speaker (right) NOTES: • Harsh noise that could harm your ears or damage the speakers is generated when a DVD recorded in DTS is played while using a decoder, etc., that is not DTS-compatible. • When playing copyright-protected linear PCM or packed PCM... Dolby Digital or DTS are played, Dolby Digital or DTS bitstream signals are output for sources exceeding 48 kHz/16 bits. DVD-3910 To power outlet Front speaker (left) 75Ω/ohms pin-plug (or) cable (commercially available) Digital audio input connector (COAXIAL) Center speaker Front...
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... PCM audio is selected at the PURE DIRECT MODE, digital signals are not output from the DVD-3910's digital audio output connectors In the case of bitstream output Settings DIGITAL OUT Audio recording format NORMAL PCM DVD video Dolby Digital DTS Dolby Digital bitstream DTS bitstream 2 channels PCM (48 kHz / 16 bit) 2 ...channels PCM (48 kHz / 16 bit) In the case of PCM output Audio recording format DVD video DVD audio Video CD Music CD MP3 CD WMA CD Super audio CD Linear PCM 48 kHz / 16 ~ 24 bit 96 kHz / 16 ~ 24 bit 44...
... PCM audio is selected at the PURE DIRECT MODE, digital signals are not output from the DVD-3910's digital audio output connectors In the case of bitstream output Settings DIGITAL OUT Audio recording format NORMAL PCM DVD video Dolby Digital DTS Dolby Digital bitstream DTS bitstream 2 channels PCM (48 kHz / 16 bit) 2 ...channels PCM (48 kHz / 16 bit) In the case of PCM output Audio recording format DVD video DVD audio Video CD Music CD MP3 CD WMA CD Super audio CD Linear PCM 48 kHz / 16 ~ 24 bit 96 kHz / 16 ~ 24 bit 44...
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DVD-3910 To power outlet Front speaker (left) SURROUND SUBWOOFER CENTER FRONT Center speaker Front speaker (right) Subwoofer Surround speaker (left) CH SEL..." to "MULTI CHANNEL" and make the "SPEAKER CONFIGURATION", "CHANNEL LEVEL" and "DELAY TIME" settings. (See pages 38 ~ 42.) • With the DVD-3910, we recommend turning the digital output off by using the PURE DIRECT MODE and only outputting analog signals in order to the high-bit, high...digital output circuitry to a minimum and allow you to enjoy high-quality multichannel sound thanks to keep interference from the DVD-3910.
DVD-3910 To power outlet Front speaker (left) SURROUND SUBWOOFER CENTER FRONT Center speaker Front speaker (right) Subwoofer Surround speaker (left) CH SEL..." to "MULTI CHANNEL" and make the "SPEAKER CONFIGURATION", "CHANNEL LEVEL" and "DELAY TIME" settings. (See pages 38 ~ 42.) • With the DVD-3910, we recommend turning the digital output off by using the PURE DIRECT MODE and only outputting analog signals in order to the high-bit, high...digital output circuitry to a minimum and allow you to enjoy high-quality multichannel sound thanks to keep interference from the DVD-3910.
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... into two channels (analog). (Only the front left and right channels are output for sources for which down-mixing is prohibited.) 15 DVD-3910 B Optical fiber cable (commercially available) Digital audio input connector (OPTICAL) (or) 75Ω/ohms pin-plug cable (commercially available) ENGLISH... audio signals cannot be output when playing Super Audio CDs. Use analog connections to record Super Audio CDs. (6) Connecting to a Stereo Component DVD-3910 Stereo component NOTE: • When connecting to a 2-channel audio stereo device using the 5.1ch AUDIO OUT, set "AUDIO CHANNEL" under ...
... into two channels (analog). (Only the front left and right channels are output for sources for which down-mixing is prohibited.) 15 DVD-3910 B Optical fiber cable (commercially available) Digital audio input connector (OPTICAL) (or) 75Ω/ohms pin-plug cable (commercially available) ENGLISH... audio signals cannot be output when playing Super Audio CDs. Use analog connections to record Super Audio CDs. (6) Connecting to a Stereo Component DVD-3910 Stereo component NOTE: • When connecting to a 2-channel audio stereo device using the 5.1ch AUDIO OUT, set "AUDIO CHANNEL" under ...
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.... is indicated on the rear panel's DENON LINK connector on a DENON LINK S.E. (2nd) compatible AV amplifier (Playback with DENON LINK connections is possible for all discs. (A Second Edition compatible DVD player and AV amplifier are transferred from a DENON LINK S.E. (2nd) compatible DVD player can be played on DENON LINK S.E. DVD-3910 To power outlet DENON LINK Front speaker (left) Center...
.... is indicated on the rear panel's DENON LINK connector on a DENON LINK S.E. (2nd) compatible AV amplifier (Playback with DENON LINK connections is possible for all discs. (A Second Edition compatible DVD player and AV amplifier are transferred from a DENON LINK S.E. (2nd) compatible DVD player can be played on DENON LINK S.E. DVD-3910 To power outlet DENON LINK Front speaker (left) Center...
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... even by the Institute of the U.S.) DVD-3910 To power outlet Front speaker (left) IEEE 1394 Center speaker Front speaker (right) Subwoofer Surround speaker (left and front right terminals. Please use the analog terminals, set to "DENON LINK" to off. (See pages 47, 48.) • The DVD-3910's speaker settings are output only from the...
... even by the Institute of the U.S.) DVD-3910 To power outlet Front speaker (left) IEEE 1394 Center speaker Front speaker (right) Subwoofer Surround speaker (left and front right terminals. Please use the analog terminals, set to "DENON LINK" to off. (See pages 47, 48.) • The DVD-3910's speaker settings are output only from the...
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...can be made between devices handling IEEE 1394 audio signals (A&M protocol): q Daisy chain connections Connect the sets in 1 second. ✽ The DVD-3910's IEEE 1394 mode is transferred in series using a single IEEE 1394 cord. To use the analog connectors, set . The maximum IEEE 1394 ... or "S-video output" or "Video output". (See pages 10, 11.). • The "IEEE 1394 audio signal (A&M protocol)" output from the DVD-3910's IEEE 1394 connector can only be received on or off. Incorrect connections could lead to support a copyright protection system called DTCP (Digital Transmission Content...
...can be made between devices handling IEEE 1394 audio signals (A&M protocol): q Daisy chain connections Connect the sets in 1 second. ✽ The DVD-3910's IEEE 1394 mode is transferred in series using a single IEEE 1394 cord. To use the analog connectors, set . The maximum IEEE 1394 ... or "S-video output" or "Video output". (See pages 10, 11.). • The "IEEE 1394 audio signal (A&M protocol)" output from the DVD-3910's IEEE 1394 connector can only be received on or off. Incorrect connections could lead to support a copyright protection system called DTCP (Digital Transmission Content...
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..., set HDMI to OFF, or select "2CH". • When selecting MULTI (NORMAL) or MULTI (LPCM), the settings of "IEEE1394" and "DENON LINK" under "DIGITAL INTERFACE SETUP" of "SETUP" cannot be limited by the HDCP (content protection function), the image will not be possible to...you would like to "OFF" at "HDMI AUDIO SETUP". • When selecting MULTI (NORMAL) or MULTI (LPCM), the DVD-3910 speaker settings under "AUDIO SETUP". however, the DVD-3910 cannot be controlled by another device vice the HDMI connector. • When using a commercially available cable) with a device having...
..., set HDMI to OFF, or select "2CH". • When selecting MULTI (NORMAL) or MULTI (LPCM), the settings of "IEEE1394" and "DENON LINK" under "DIGITAL INTERFACE SETUP" of "SETUP" cannot be limited by the HDCP (content protection function), the image will not be possible to...you would like to "OFF" at "HDMI AUDIO SETUP". • When selecting MULTI (NORMAL) or MULTI (LPCM), the DVD-3910 speaker settings under "AUDIO SETUP". however, the DVD-3910 cannot be controlled by another device vice the HDMI connector. • When using a commercially available cable) with a device having...
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... pin DVI cable cannot be output from the HDMI output connector. In connections with equipment such as this . 20 Use analog audio outputs, DENON LINK, or IEEE 1394 connectors to provide the audio output at "DIGITAL INTERFACE SETUP" under "SETUP", set "HDMI AUDIO SETUP" to "2CH...necessary that both the player and monitor (or AV amplifier) support a copyright protection system called HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection System). The DVD-3910 supports the 24-pin DVI-D cable, but the 29- Monitor with Monitor with DVI-D Monitor with DVI-D HDMI (HDCP compatible) (HDCP ...
... pin DVI cable cannot be output from the HDMI output connector. In connections with equipment such as this . 20 Use analog audio outputs, DENON LINK, or IEEE 1394 connectors to provide the audio output at "DIGITAL INTERFACE SETUP" under "SETUP", set "HDMI AUDIO SETUP" to "2CH...necessary that both the player and monitor (or AV amplifier) support a copyright protection system called HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection System). The DVD-3910 supports the 24-pin DVI-D cable, but the 29- Monitor with Monitor with DVI-D Monitor with DVI-D HDMI (HDCP compatible) (HDCP ...
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...Skip button (9) • Press this to move ahead to the beginning of this mode will return to instantly change the adjustment mode of a DVD, etc., are transferred by DENON LINK connections. MULTI STEREO CD !2 PURE DIRECT SELECT button • Press to switch the modes with the AL24 processing Plus...signals and indicate in display on and off. (See pages 47, 48.) NORMAL MODE 1 MODE 2 ALL OFF !3 DVD/AUDIO/VIDEO logo • This indicator lights when playing the DVD audio or DVD video. !4 Super Audio CD logo • This indicator lights when playing the Super audio CD. !5 Disc tray ...
...Skip button (9) • Press this to move ahead to the beginning of this mode will return to instantly change the adjustment mode of a DVD, etc., are transferred by DENON LINK connections. MULTI STEREO CD !2 PURE DIRECT SELECT button • Press to switch the modes with the AL24 processing Plus...signals and indicate in display on and off. (See pages 47, 48.) NORMAL MODE 1 MODE 2 ALL OFF !3 DVD/AUDIO/VIDEO logo • This indicator lights when playing the DVD audio or DVD video. !4 Super Audio CD logo • This indicator lights when playing the Super audio CD. !5 Disc tray ...
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...AV amplifier equipped with a IEEE 1394 connector. • Use it to achieve high quality digital sound with low data loss. #0 Digital output connector (DENON LINK) • This is for wired remote control. y Lights in the repeat play mode. w Lights in the programmed play mode. L : ... loss. #1 Digital audio output connector (OPTICAL) • Connect using the included audio video cord. (3) Display qw e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 SUPER DVD GROUP TITLE TRACK CHAP ANGLE D.MIX PROG RAND TOTAL SING REM HDCD AUDIO VCD 1 A-B PROGRESSIVE F V DIGITAL L.PCMP.PCM L C R LFE MPEG JPEG SL S SR...
...AV amplifier equipped with a IEEE 1394 connector. • Use it to achieve high quality digital sound with low data loss. #0 Digital output connector (DENON LINK) • This is for wired remote control. y Lights in the repeat play mode. w Lights in the programmed play mode. L : ... loss. #1 Digital audio output connector (OPTICAL) • Connect using the included audio video cord. (3) Display qw e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 SUPER DVD GROUP TITLE TRACK CHAP ANGLE D.MIX PROG RAND TOTAL SING REM HDCD AUDIO VCD 1 A-B PROGRESSIVE F V DIGITAL L.PCMP.PCM L C R LFE MPEG JPEG SL S SR...
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... sensor is used from a direct distance of approximately 7 meters. This distance will result in the direction indicated by the marks. ENGLISH 6 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 2 The DVD-3910 can be controlled from the inside of the battery compartment, then insert new batteries. (2) Using the Remote Control Unit Approx. 7 meters RC-972 30°...
... sensor is used from a direct distance of approximately 7 meters. This distance will result in the direction indicated by the marks. ENGLISH 6 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 2 The DVD-3910 can be controlled from the inside of the battery compartment, then insert new batteries. (2) Using the Remote Control Unit Approx. 7 meters RC-972 30°...
