Denon To Introduce Its First Progressive Scan DVD-Video Player At CES 2001

At CES 2001, Denon Electronics will introduce its new DVD-2800 DVD-Video player, the companyís first-ever DVD player to include progressive scan component video output. The new DVD-2800 incorporates unique leading-edge digital video technologies to deliver the ultimate in progressive scan image quality, along with a host of the most advanced performance and convenience features.David Birch-Jones, Denon Marketing Manager pointed out, ""The new DVD-2800 continues the Denon philosophy of introducing products that represent genuine technical advancement in their respective categories, rather than offering ëme-tooí products just to fill a marketing niche. The Denon DVD-2800 utilizes the most advanced digital video technologies ever incorporated into a progressive scan DVD-Video player, to achieve a level of DVD player performance literally never seen before.""To achieve its standard-setting video performance, the DVD-2800 features DVDO PureProgressiveô scan conversion technology from Silicon Image, employing their newest digital video processor, the SiI 503. Its advanced architecture is capable of real-time computation at more than six billion arithmetic operations per second (more than 6 GOPS) - enough computing power to assure seamless, artifact-free image quality, regardless of the processing demands of the video program material. PureProgressive technology also features an advanced Cubic Interpolating Deinterlacer with Four-Field Processing that is able to detect and correct motion artifacts on a pixel-by-pixel basis, unlike other systems that utilize full-frame detection only, resulting in a remarkably clear and flicker-free picture. Through the use of the SiI 503ís advanced Source Transition Management function, the DVD-2800 provides smooth transitions between the processing of film- and video-based DVD content (which require different types of video processing within the player).Image quality is further enhanced by the playerís superior 3:2 pull-down detection and deinterlacing - some DVD program material includes incorrect 3:2 pull-down ""flags,"" where the flag indicator does not match the actual encoded content, resulting in severe motion artifacts. The DVD-2800 eliminates this problem by analyzing the actual content, rather than the pull-down flags, and correctly performing the deinterlacing.Complementing this state-of-the-art digital video DSP circuitry, the Denon DVD-2800 includes a full complement of additional high-end technologies and features. The latest-generation Analog Devices ADV-7196 Progressive Scan Encoder with 4:4:4 processing and 12-bit, 54MHz DACs assures the absolute best picture quality, with 12dB of additional reduction in D/A conversion artifacts compared to conventional 10-bit DACs. Other refinements include Denonís exclusive Super Sub Alias Filter for superior horizontal line resolution, variable black level adjustment with ""below black"" capability, 24-bit, 96kHz Analog Devices audio DACs with true 24-bit/96kHz digital output for best sound quality, HDCDÆ processing and many additional advanced features. The DVD-2800 features a sophisticated drive mechanism that incorporates 2x DVD read speed and 4x CD read speed, with CD-R/RW read capability. In addition, the DVD-2800 features a built-in MP3 decoder that enables playback of MP3-encoded CD-R discs, enabling music enthusiasts to enjoy high fidelity playback of favorite Internet music through their home entertainment systems.The Denon DVD-2800 will carry a suggested retail price of $799, and will be available February 2001. Additional details will be announced at CES 2001.For more information about Denon Electronics, visit www.del.denon.com.