Denon Introduces Flagship DVD-5900 Universal DVD Player

11-Sep-03

At CEDIA EXPO 2003, Denon debuted its flagship DVD-5900, a new universal player (DVD-Audio/Video & SACD). The new DVD-5900 also offers CD, CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW and MP3 CD playback. In addition, the DVD-5900 provides compatible playback of WMA (Windows Media Audio)-encoded CDs, as well as JPEG, Kodak and Fuji Picture CD discs.The Denon DVD-5900 features a full selection of audio and video connections, including a DVI digital video output, two component video outputs (BNC and RCA), S-video and two composite video outputs, plus coaxial and optical digital outputs, and multichannel analog audio outputs.In addition, the player's RS-232 port and remote in/out ports allow for two-way integrated system control, facilitating its use with third-party system controllers such as AMX and Crestron, and in whole-house multi-room audio/video applications.The DVD-5900 provides two IEEE 1394 ports, and incorporates proprietary Denon Link technology. When the DVD-5900 is connected to a Denon receiver with Denon Link functionality, such as the AVR-5803, the receiver can accept digital audio data directly from the DVD-5900's transport section. The data can then be decoded and processed by the receiver's digital electronics--with full digital bass management. Stephen Baker, Denon Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing pointed out: ""As the home entertainment marketplace continues to evolve, there is increasing demand for DVD players that function as high-end audio components as well as superior video playback devices. Because the DVD-5900 is a universal disc player, with unsurpassed audio and video playback capabilities no matter what the disc format, it is the perfect solution for custom installers who want to give their customers the very best option in an all-in-one home entertainment component.""The Denon DVD-5900 features dual Analog Devices ADV-7310 216 MHz/12-bit video D/A converters--one for the progressive scan video circuit and one for the interlaced circuit. The DVD-5900 is also the first Denon component to incorporate the new Faroudja FLI2310 DCDi chipset, which offers new, improved 3:2 pulldown detection and deinterlacing, and five Progressive Mode memory settings that enable viewers to fine-tune picture quality to their particular preference.The DVD-5900's DVI-D (with HDCP) digital video output allows for selectable scaling, to provide 480p, 720p or 1080i output. In addition, the player provides a comprehensive range of picture adjustments, allowing users to calibrate functions such as chroma delay, black level, white level, and other adjustments.The DVD-5900 offers full digital bass management for DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, and SACD discs provided by dual Analog DevicesÆ Hammerhead SHARC processors, along with built-in DolbyÆ Digital and DTSÆ decoding. The player features 192 kHz/24-bit audio D/A converters, along with the latest version of the company's exclusive AL24 Processing Plus circuit, which now operates in 192 kHz/24-bit on all channels, using sophisticated interpolation algorithms and digital filtering to improve low-level resolution and dynamic range. The DVD-5900 also features High Definition Compatible DigitalÆ (HDCDÆ) processing.The Denon DVD-5900 Universal DVD-Audio/Video & SACD player will be available September 2003 at a suggested retail price of $2,000.For more information about Denon Electronics, visit www.usa.denon.com.D&M Holdings Inc. (TSE II: 6735) is based in Tokyo and is the parent company of wholly owned subsidiaries Denon Ltd., Marantz Japan, Inc. and McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. A wholly owned subsidiary of D&M Holdings U.S., Inc., Digital Networks North America, Inc. (DNNA), owns the ReplayTVÆ, RioÆ and EscientÆ brands. For more information, visit www.dm-holdings.com.

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