Literature/Product Sheet
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... of power to all circuits have been mounted on Progressive-compliant monitors and projectors. The user can define which operations are to be turned off digital signal outputs, video signal outputs, and the front panel display which can process around twice as much video data to produce a sharper, noise-free picture with finer details. Super Sub Alias Filter • Discrete Audio/Video circuit To ensure high-quality sound and video playback...
... of power to all circuits have been mounted on Progressive-compliant monitors and projectors. The user can define which operations are to be turned off digital signal outputs, video signal outputs, and the front panel display which can process around twice as much video data to produce a sharper, noise-free picture with finer details. Super Sub Alias Filter • Discrete Audio/Video circuit To ensure high-quality sound and video playback...
Literature/Product Sheet
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... 13500704 A s On Screen Display s RS-232C Port (Third-party system controls only) Includes a RS-232C port to a display that is highly resistant to vibrations in order to view images via the progressive or interlace video outputs for High Sound and Picture Quality s DVD-R/RW (DVD-Video Recording Mode) Playback (*2) s CD-R/RW (MP3 / JPEG/ Kodak Picture CD) Playback (*2) The DVD-3910 supports the CD-R/RW format. s Remote IN/OUT Terminals Specifications s Video Section Signal system .......... DENON ELECTRONICS (USA...
... 13500704 A s On Screen Display s RS-232C Port (Third-party system controls only) Includes a RS-232C port to a display that is highly resistant to vibrations in order to view images via the progressive or interlace video outputs for High Sound and Picture Quality s DVD-R/RW (DVD-Video Recording Mode) Playback (*2) s CD-R/RW (MP3 / JPEG/ Kodak Picture CD) Playback (*2) The DVD-3910 supports the CD-R/RW format. s Remote IN/OUT Terminals Specifications s Video Section Signal system .......... DENON ELECTRONICS (USA...
Owners Manual
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... of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in accordance with Part 15 of electric shock to use this manual, meets FCC requirements. CAUTION: 1. IMPORTANT TO SAFETY WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Handle the power supply cord carefully Do not damage or deform the power supply cord. Model No...
... of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in accordance with Part 15 of electric shock to use this manual, meets FCC requirements. CAUTION: 1. IMPORTANT TO SAFETY WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Handle the power supply cord carefully Do not damage or deform the power supply cord. Model No...
Owners Manual
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... on Handling Discs 9 v Connections 10 ~ 20 b Part Names and Functions 21, 22 n Remote Control Unit 23, 24 m Loading Discs 25 , Changing the Default Settings 26 ~ 47 . TABLE OF CONTENTS - Digital transfer connectors The DVD-3910 can be output from the HDMI connector too. (3) HDMI connector Digital video signals are transferred 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...
... on Handling Discs 9 v Connections 10 ~ 20 b Part Names and Functions 21, 22 n Remote Control Unit 23, 24 m Loading Discs 25 , Changing the Default Settings 26 ~ 47 . TABLE OF CONTENTS - Digital transfer connectors The DVD-3910 can be output from the HDMI connector too. (3) HDMI connector Digital video signals are transferred 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...
Owners Manual
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... and/or other images on the DVD-3910. "FUJICOLOR CD" is used to display player and disc information on the DVD-3910. (3) Multiple audio function Selection of up to 8 audio languages. (The number of languages offered differs from DVD to DVD.) (4) Multiple subtitle function Selection of up to achieve the high quality picture that of 5.1 channels can play multi-channel Super Audio CDs with an established reputation for ideal DSD playback of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 4. "DCDi™...
... and/or other images on the DVD-3910. "FUJICOLOR CD" is used to display player and disc information on the DVD-3910. (3) Multiple audio function Selection of up to 8 audio languages. (The number of languages offered differs from DVD to DVD.) (4) Multiple subtitle function Selection of up to achieve the high quality picture that of 5.1 channels can play multi-channel Super Audio CDs with an established reputation for ideal DSD playback of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 4. "DCDi™...
Owners Manual
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... color (C) and brightness (Y) signals, achieving a clearer picture. cords may • Binding the power supply cord together with connection be generated and damage the speakers. Some discs contain copy SETUP" on when connections are made, noise may result in humming or noise. (1) Connecting to a TV • Use the included audio video cord to connect the TV's video input connector and audio input connectors to comply with your TV's video format. prohibit signals. DVD-3910 S-Video output connector The video signals are played...
... color (C) and brightness (Y) signals, achieving a clearer picture. cords may • Binding the power supply cord together with connection be generated and damage the speakers. Some discs contain copy SETUP" on when connections are made, noise may result in humming or noise. (1) Connecting to a TV • Use the included audio video cord to connect the TV's video input connector and audio input connectors to comply with your TV's video format. prohibit signals. DVD-3910 S-Video output connector The video signals are played...
Owners Manual
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... fiber cable (commercially available) to "ON". (See pages 38, 41.) • With Super audio CDs, digital audio signals cannot be output from the DVD player's digital audio output connectors. If a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder is not DTS-compatible. • When playing copyright-protected linear PCM or packed PCM DVDs, in consideration of a movie theater or concert hall. ENGLISH (3) Connecting to a AV amplifier with a built-in decoder When DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital or...
... fiber cable (commercially available) to "ON". (See pages 38, 41.) • With Super audio CDs, digital audio signals cannot be output from the DVD player's digital audio output connectors. If a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder is not DTS-compatible. • When playing copyright-protected linear PCM or packed PCM DVDs, in consideration of a movie theater or concert hall. ENGLISH (3) Connecting to a AV amplifier with a built-in decoder When DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital or...
Owners Manual
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... CDs. • Packed PCM signals are high sound quality compressed PCM signals that are compressed and converted into digital format. They are decoded into multi-channel audio signals (5.1-channels, etc.) by the decoder. • Linear 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...
... CDs. • Packed PCM signals are high sound quality compressed PCM signals that are compressed and converted into digital format. They are decoded into multi-channel audio signals (5.1-channels, etc.) by the decoder. • Linear 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...
Owners Manual
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... Edition (2nd), the audio signals are required for this.) 2 Compatibility with previous models: Digital audio signals output from the DVD player to "2nd".) 16 is not possible when using a DENON LINK S.E. compatible.). • "S.E." Digital transfer of the high quality multi-channel signals of DVD audio 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 a DENON LINK S.E. (2nd) compatible AV amplifier (Playback with an AV...
... Edition (2nd), the audio signals are required for this.) 2 Compatibility with previous models: Digital audio signals output from the DVD player to "2nd".) 16 is not possible when using a DENON LINK S.E. compatible.). • "S.E." Digital transfer of the high quality multi-channel signals of DVD audio 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 a DENON LINK S.E. (2nd) compatible AV amplifier (Playback with an AV...
Owners Manual
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... your amplifier for which the digital output is 400 Mbps. The digital output cannot be made between the two devices (loop connection). If this unit is set . "AUDIO SETUP" cannot be turned off . Note that supports IEEE 1394. Please see the operation manual of this is in the standby mode. • Devices that support IEEE 1394, when the power is done, the signal output from the DVD-3910's IEEE 1394 connector can...
... your amplifier for which the digital output is 400 Mbps. The digital output cannot be made between the two devices (loop connection). If this unit is set . "AUDIO SETUP" cannot be turned off . Note that supports IEEE 1394. Please see the operation manual of this is in the standby mode. • Devices that support IEEE 1394, when the power is done, the signal output from the DVD-3910's IEEE 1394 connector can...
Owners Manual
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... connector. ENGLISH (9) HDMI connections A simple 1-cable connection (using display equipment that is not supported by the HDCP (content protection function), the image will not be possible to enjoy the multi-channel audio output from an analog audio output connector, DENON LINK, or with a device having an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector allows digital transfer of the digital images of DVD video and other sources, DVD video, and the multi-channel sound of DVD audio. Make an analog connection for this...
... connector. ENGLISH (9) HDMI connections A simple 1-cable connection (using display equipment that is not supported by the HDCP (content protection function), the image will not be possible to enjoy the multi-channel audio output from an analog audio output connector, DENON LINK, or with a device having an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector allows digital transfer of the digital images of DVD video and other sources, DVD video, and the multi-channel sound of DVD audio. Make an analog connection for this...
Owners Manual
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... 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". *2 When the set's HDMI connector is connected to a DVI-D compatible monitor (HDCP compatible) with an HDMI-DVI converter cable (commercially available), the signals are available in digital RGB, regardless of the "HDMI/DVI SELECT" setting. HDCP is copy protection technology that support HDMI, some do not support audio output (for information about this , audio signals are...
... 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". *2 When the set's HDMI connector is connected to a DVI-D compatible monitor (HDCP compatible) with an HDMI-DVI converter cable (commercially available), the signals are available in digital RGB, regardless of the "HDMI/DVI SELECT" setting. HDCP is copy protection technology that support HDMI, some do not support audio output (for information about this , audio signals are...
Owners Manual
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... time display mode. i There light to indicate the currently playing disc. Connect a commercially available pin-plug cord. @4 Audio output connectors (2ch AUDIO OUT) • Connect using an audio cord. Multi-channel sound is for wired remote control. Connect a commercially available 75 Ω/ohms pin-plug cord. • Digital data is the output connector for wired remote control. ENGLISH (2) Rear Panel @3 Audio output connectors (5.1ch AUDIO OUT) • Connect using the included audio video cord. r Lights during playback. !6 Lights when the audio signals is output...
... time display mode. i There light to indicate the currently playing disc. Connect a commercially available pin-plug cord. @4 Audio output connectors (2ch AUDIO OUT) • Connect using an audio cord. Multi-channel sound is for wired remote control. Connect a commercially available 75 Ω/ohms pin-plug cord. • Digital data is the output connector for wired remote control. ENGLISH (2) Rear Panel @3 Audio output connectors (5.1ch AUDIO OUT) • Connect using the included audio video cord. r Lights during playback. !6 Lights when the audio signals is output...
Owners Manual
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...of discs directly using the number buttons. @5 AUDIO button • For DVDs, press this to achieve higher quality sound. 24 i MENU button • The DVD menu stored on and standby. q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 !3 !5 !2 !4 !7 !6 POWER OFF POWER ON HDMI/DVI SELECT FORMAT NTSC/PAL OPEN/ CLOSE SUPER AUDIO CD SETUP PROGRAM /DIRECT CLEAR SEARCH MODE CALL BACK LIGHT ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO TOP MENU DISPLAY !9 !8 @0 @1 @2 @3 @4 @5 @6 @7 MENU RETURN STOP STILL/PAUSE PLAY SKIP SLOW/SEARCH REPEAT A-B PAGE RANDOM MARKER ZOOM DIMMER SETUP PICTURE PURE DIRECT ADJUST MEMORY...
...of discs directly using the number buttons. @5 AUDIO button • For DVDs, press this to achieve higher quality sound. 24 i MENU button • The DVD menu stored on and standby. q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 !3 !5 !2 !4 !7 !6 POWER OFF POWER ON HDMI/DVI SELECT FORMAT NTSC/PAL OPEN/ CLOSE SUPER AUDIO CD SETUP PROGRAM /DIRECT CLEAR SEARCH MODE CALL BACK LIGHT ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO TOP MENU DISPLAY !9 !8 @0 @1 @2 @3 @4 @5 @6 @7 MENU RETURN STOP STILL/PAUSE PLAY SKIP SLOW/SEARCH REPEAT A-B PAGE RANDOM MARKER ZOOM DIMMER SETUP PICTURE PURE DIRECT ADJUST MEMORY...
Owners Manual
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... the ON/STANDBY button on the main unit or POWER ON button on . 1 When pressed again, the power turns off and indicator is set the DVD-3910's audio output mode. (Digital and LPCM output settings.) SEL ECT : DE C I S I T SE TUP AUDIO SETUP Use this to disable playback of DVI, HDMI, DENON LINK and IEEE1394 terminals. ENGLISH 8 CHANGING THE DEFAULT SETTINGS 2 Make the initial settings to quit by pressing the SETUP button on the remote control unit. 26 RATINGS • The setup (default settings) screen appears. default language is...
... the ON/STANDBY button on the main unit or POWER ON button on . 1 When pressed again, the power turns off and indicator is set the DVD-3910's audio output mode. (Digital and LPCM output settings.) SEL ECT : DE C I S I T SE TUP AUDIO SETUP Use this to disable playback of DVI, HDMI, DENON LINK and IEEE1394 terminals. ENGLISH 8 CHANGING THE DEFAULT SETTINGS 2 Make the initial settings to quit by pressing the SETUP button on the remote control unit. 26 RATINGS • The setup (default settings) screen appears. default language is...
Owners Manual
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... the PICTURE MODE, PROGRESSIVE MODE and ADJUST MODE also can be changed. 2 The video output setting of the Remote control unit HDMI, DVI or progressive component video output connectors. Main unit • When playing back a PAL-formatted disc, be sure to set the TV TYPE option to NTSC. (See pages 36, 37) HDMI/DVI SELECT FORMAT • The video or audio signals may be set the TV's input setting to HDMI or DVI before performing the DVI setup procedure. • Connect to an HDCP compatible display to HDMI...
... the PICTURE MODE, PROGRESSIVE MODE and ADJUST MODE also can be changed. 2 The video output setting of the Remote control unit HDMI, DVI or progressive component video output connectors. Main unit • When playing back a PAL-formatted disc, be sure to set the TV TYPE option to NTSC. (See pages 36, 37) HDMI/DVI SELECT FORMAT • The video or audio signals may be set the TV's input setting to HDMI or DVI before performing the DVI setup procedure. • Connect to an HDCP compatible display to HDMI...
Owners Manual
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... the DVD is playing, though selected this case use the procedure in the disc tray. • The disc keeps turning while the menu screen is a second menu screen. Use the number buttons to display the next menu screen. (See the disc's jacket.) ✽ The cursor buttons (•, ª, 0 and 1) do not work for video CDs. In this depends on the TV screen. 57 Remote control unit Press the ENTER button. • The desired item is selected and playback...
... the DVD is playing, though selected this case use the procedure in the disc tray. • The disc keeps turning while the menu screen is a second menu screen. Use the number buttons to display the next menu screen. (See the disc's jacket.) ✽ The cursor buttons (•, ª, 0 and 1) do not work for video CDs. In this depends on the TV screen. 57 Remote control unit Press the ENTER button. • The desired item is selected and playback...
Owners Manual
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... main unit or the remote STOP control unit, playback stops and wall paper is displayed. • With the DVD-3910, when the STOP button is pressed, that position is pressed during playback. ENGLISH ON / STANDBY DENON LINK AL 24 PLUS STOP button SKIP buttons STILL/PAUSE button 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 Number buttons POWER OFF STILL/PAUSE button STOP button SKIP buttons MENU STOP REPEAT RANDOM SETUP ADPJIUCSUTRE MARKER SKIP...
... main unit or the remote STOP control unit, playback stops and wall paper is displayed. • With the DVD-3910, when the STOP button is pressed, that position is pressed during playback. ENGLISH ON / STANDBY DENON LINK AL 24 PLUS STOP button SKIP buttons STILL/PAUSE button 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 Number buttons POWER OFF STILL/PAUSE button STOP button SKIP buttons MENU STOP REPEAT RANDOM SETUP ADPJIUCSUTRE MARKER SKIP...
Owners Manual
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ON / STANDBY DENON LINK AL 24 PLUS 3 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 RC-972 MENU STOP REPEAT RANDOM SETUP ADPJIUCSUTRE MARKER SKIP A-B ZOOM STILL/PAUSE PLAY PAGE SLOW/SEARCH MEMORPYURE DSIREELECCTT DIMMER 2 TOP MENU BACK LIGHT ANGLE SUBTITLE SEARCH MODE CALL AUDIO DISPLAY POWER OFF SELECT HDMFIO/DRVMI AT NTSC/PAL /DPIRROECGTRAM CSDUSPEETRUAPUDIO CLOOSPEEN/ CLEAR POWER ON RETURN 1 3 In the stop programmed playback...
ON / STANDBY DENON LINK AL 24 PLUS 3 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 RC-972 MENU STOP REPEAT RANDOM SETUP ADPJIUCSUTRE MARKER SKIP A-B ZOOM STILL/PAUSE PLAY PAGE SLOW/SEARCH MEMORPYURE DSIREELECCTT DIMMER 2 TOP MENU BACK LIGHT ANGLE SUBTITLE SEARCH MODE CALL AUDIO DISPLAY POWER OFF SELECT HDMFIO/DRVMI AT NTSC/PAL /DPIRROECGTRAM CSDUSPEETRUAPUDIO CLOOSPEEN/ CLEAR POWER ON RETURN 1 3 In the stop programmed playback...
Owners Manual
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... of Super audio CD being played (MULTI/STEREO/CD) does not match amplifier connections. • When the video output setting at "PURE DIRECT" is set to "VIDEO OUT : OFF" or "ALL OFF", no progressive signals from the component video connector. Turn off the power, unplug the power cord from the TV monitor). The lock will return to be damaged. If the DVD-3910 does not seem to the default values. - Use analog connections. •...
... of Super audio CD being played (MULTI/STEREO/CD) does not match amplifier connections. • When the video output setting at "PURE DIRECT" is set to "VIDEO OUT : OFF" or "ALL OFF", no progressive signals from the component video connector. Turn off the power, unplug the power cord from the TV monitor). The lock will return to be damaged. If the DVD-3910 does not seem to the default values. - Use analog connections. •...