Denon DVD-757 Progressive Scan Universal DVD Player
From Denon
Home Theater Series DVD Players and Changer
Amazon Sales Rank: #80411 in Consumer Electronics Color: black Brand: Denon Model: DVD757 Released on: 2006-08-01 Dimensions: 8.00 pounds
The DVD-757 is endowed with technolog to unleash the full impact of DVD-video picture quality. The DVD-757 also uses 11-bit, 216MHz video D/A converter to faighfully preserve the delicate low-level signals often lost during D/A conversion. With these advanced video image technologies, the DVD-757 will reproduce with the highest resolution, DVD images on Plrogressive-compliant monitors and projectors. In addition to these features, the DVD-757's HDMI port supports multi-channel DVD-video and DVD-audio output when connected to HDMI compliant equipment. For around, it is high quality audio D/A converstion and Digital Bass Management that will bring out the best of not only super audio CD and DVD-audio discs, but your entire CD collection as well. The DVD-757 offers outstanding performance and advanced connections for the custom installer making hookup and setup a snap. The RS-232C serial port and serial IR ports allow for integration with third party control systems. The HDMI digital video output has selectable scaling up to 1080p for compatibility with today's HD displays. With the multitude of video and audio playback decoders in the DVD-757, it will surely become the universal player of choice for many home theater systems. Feature List HDMI interface with multi channel audio HDMI is the only interface in consumer electronics that can carry both uncompressed high-definition video and uncompressed multi-channel audio in all HD formats, including 720p, 1080i, and even 1080p. An all-digital, uncompressed signal translates into the highest quality video and audio, seen and heard, direct from the source. DCDi by Faroudja Progressive Scan technology represents a vast improvement over the interlaced scanning method used in TV broadcasts and other conventional applications, as it can proce3ss around twice as much video data to produce a sharper, noise-free picture with finer details. High-definition video images are faightfully displayed with optimum naturalness and beauty. Now, this DCDi technology that was available only in the higher-end DVD players has been included in Denon's affordable DVD-757. The DVD-757 has a feature of manual IP detection mode selection. Even if a dVD-video disc was mastered with wrong progressive flag or withouut a flag, the user can select a mode (Auto1, Auto2, Video1, 2, or 3) to enjoy higher performance of picture quality. DVD-Audio/Video, super audio CD universal player 11 bit, 216 MHz high resolution video D/A converters Bass management for HDMI output DVD-R/RW playback With the increasing presence of DVD recorders, consumers are increasingly recording audio and video material onto DVD discs. These discs can be played back on the DVD-757. CD-R/RW (MP3 / Windows Media Audio 9 / JPEG / Kodak Picture CD) The DVD-757 supports the CD-R/RW format. It plays finalized CD-R/RW discs (single-session or multi-session) containing MP3/WMA9 audio files. It also reads still photos in the Koda Picture CD or JPEG format taken by a digital camera. WMA is an audio compression format developed with Microsoft technology. It claims to offer the highest quality sound available in the industry. If WMA is used to compress a music CD on a PC, for instance, using the new Encoder 9, the quality of sound at 48 kbps is said to be equivalent to that of the original cD. 24-bit, 192-kHz high resolution audio D/A converters Picture zooming (x2 or x4) During play, when you press the Zoom button on the remoted control, you can enlarge the picture by 2x or 4x. Use the cursor to move the enlarged viewing area up, down, to the left, or to the right. A wealth of playback functions The DVD0757 includes a wide variety of playback functions, such as Resume Play, for returning to the Pause position on the disc after the playback was restarted, Slow Play, Repeat Play (A-B, Chapter, Track, Disc), Randopm Play, and Program Play. VSS (Virtual Surround Sound) Enjoy envoloping surround sound using just one pair of speakers. Discrete remote control commands for Power On/Off Aluminum front panel The DVD-757 features a front panel that is made of strong, high-grade aluminum. When combined with a Denon A/V surround amp of uniform design, the matching front panels give a touch of elegance to any decor. Color component video output> The DVD-757 provides color component video (Y, CB/PB, CR/PR) output that ensures the best reproduction of fine color detail with today's high-end video monitors and large screen projectors that feature component video inputs. This connection method provides the best video quality compared to "S"-video and composite video connections. 2 MB buffer memory This unit is equipped with a 2 MB buffer memory to ensure that both picture and sound are played without interruption when the DVD disc shifts from layer 1 to layer 2, or in the rare event of a pickup dropout. Picture adjustment function Brightness/Contrast/Color/Gamma Correction/Sharpness Aspect ratio function for correct image displays When you want to view video images with an aspect ratio of 4:3 on a 16:9 Progressive TV monitor, the DVD-757's Aspect Ratio function converts the images to the correct aspect ratio so that you can enjoy high-quality Progressive output on your screen. This function also converts 16:9 images for output to 4:3 TV screens. RS-232C control Icon based on-screen display A simple press of the Display button on the remote controller lets you see the current operating status of the DVD-757 within an easy-to-read display on screen. The various operations and settings are easily changed using the remote controller while monitoring the screen display. 24 bit/96kHz PCM digital output capability PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS Digital output Auto power off Remote IN/OUT terminals
Very good DVD player. Rather than go into the features of this machine(you can read about those in the product description above), I'll just write that this DVD player does an excellent job of rendering both digital images and sound. Although it is just one step above Denon's entry-level DVD player, it nonetheless bristles with technological features expected in this price range and beyond and its performance shows it. The instructions are well-written and setup is very straightforward. Operation is easy. The display is in Denon's typical blue-lit clarity and is simple and easy to read with no ambiguity. The remote is mostly well-designed, but the separation of Open/Close and Mode from the other operational buttons such as Play, FF, Rewind, etc. is not intuitive and a bit annoying. (I solved this issue with a universal remote.) The picture modes, angle and zoom features, and search modes are really useful and add to the enjoyment of watching a movie. The buttons press inward with a high quality resistance and feel and the DVD tray opens and shuts smoothly and quietly. Everything about this machine exudes attention to detail and quality manufacture. Good as it is, I'm giving it only four stars because it is handily beaten by the Oppo 981HD both in features and in price. (I recently purchased the Oppo and it's just amazing.) Nonetheless, this Denon is no slouch and would be an excellent DVD player for a modest to mid-priced home theater system. Recommended. Poor quality Poor quality, stopped working in 6 months, expensive to fix. Expensive to start with. Does not play all of my CDs or DVDs. Was great until it broke This was an excellent DVD player for the 3 or 4 moths that it lasted. I bought it as a refurb and it performed beautifully for a while. Now it skips, freezes and has various other screw ups. I would strongly suggest that you not buy this or any similar DVD player from denon.
