Denon DVD-3910 manual

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    DVD AUDIO-VIDEO/SUPER AUDIO CD PLA YER DVD-3910 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS SELECT HD M I/D VI O P EN / CD/STEREO FO RM A T N TS C/PA L CLO SE /M U LTI PR OG /DIR CLEA R C ALL S EAR CH M O DE AU DIO SUB TITLE AN G LE PA GE M A RK ER RAN DOM DIM M ER ZO OM PICT AD J. SETU P M EM OR Y A-B REPEAT SELECT R C - 9 7 2 PU RE D I R EC T D IS PLA Y TO P M EN U [...]

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    2 IMPORT ANT TO SAFETY WA R N ING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: 1. Handle the power supply cord carefully Do not damage or deform the power supply cord. If it is damaged or deformed, it may cause electric shock or malfunction when used. When removing from wall outlet, be sure to remove [...]

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    3 FRONT P ANEL P ANNEAU A V ANT P ANEL FRONT AL REAR P ANEL P ANNEAU ARRIERE P ANEL TRASERO @ 3 @6 @7 @9 #1 #3 #5 #6 #7 @8 #0 #2 @ 4 @ 5 #4 ON / STANDBY SUPER AUDIO CD SETUP SELECT FORMAT PURE DIRECT SELECT VIDEO MODE PUSH ENTER HDMI / DVI DVD AUDIO-VIDEO / SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER DVD-3910 STILL / PAUSE PLAY STOP OPEN /CLOSE DENON LINK AL 24 PLUS q ![...]

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    4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. [...]

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    5 NOTE ON USE / OBSERV A TIONS RELA TIVES A L ’UTILISA TION / NOT AS SOBRE EL USO Copyrights / Droits d’auteur / Derechos de Autor •A void high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed on a rack. • Eviter des températures élevées. T enir compte d’une dispersion de chaleur suffisante lors de l’installation sur[...]

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    6 ENGLISH — T ABLE OF CONTENTS — z Features ...................................................................................6, 7 x Discs ............................................................................................8 c Cautions on Handling Discs .........................................................9 v Connections ..........[...]

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    7 ENGLISH 2. Super Audio CD multi-channel playback compatibility In addition to playing DVD audio and video discs, the DVD- 3910 can play multi-channel Super Audio CDs with a playback frequency range covering 100 kHz and a dynamic range of 120 dB or greater within the audible frequency range, and a maximum of 5.1 channels can be output. 3. AL24 Pro[...]

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    8 ENGLISH 2 DISCS • The types of discs listed on the table below can be used on the DVD-3910. The marks are indicated on the disc labels or jackets. Usable discs Mark (logo) Recorded signals Disc size DVD video DVD audio (NOTE 1) DVD-R DVD-RW (NOTE 2) Digital audio + digital video (MPEG2) 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm Digital audio + digital v[...]

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    9 ENGLISH 3 CAUTIONS ON HANDLING DISCS Discs Only the discs including the marks shown on page 8 can be played on the DVD-3910. Note, however , that discs with special shapes (heart-shaped discs, hexagonal discs, etc.) cannot be played on the DVD-3910. Do not attempt to play such discs, as they may damage the player . Cautions on Handling Discs • [...]

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    10 ENGLISH VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN AUDIO IN L R 4 CONNECTIONS • Read the manuals of all the components when making connections. • Keep the power supply cord unplugged until all connections have been completed. • If the power is on when connections are made, noise may be generated and damage the speakers. • Be sure to connect the left and right [...]

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    11 ENGLISH (2) Connecting to a TV or Monitor Equipped with Color Component Input Connectors COMPONENT VIDEO IN P R /C R P B /C B Y AUDIO IN LR To power outlet Color component output connectors (P R /C R , P B /C B and Y) The red (P R /C R ), blue (P B /C B ) and brightness (Y) signals are output independently , achieving more faithful reproduction [...]

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    12 ENGLISH 2 Connecting an optical fiber cable (commercially available) to the digital audio input connector (OPTICAL) Line up in proper direction Line up the cable in the proper directly , then insert it securely as far as it goes. NOTES: • Harsh noise that could harm your ears or damage the speakers is generated when a DVD recorded in DTS is pl[...]

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    13 ENGLISH 2 Sound output from the DVD-3910’ s digital audio output connectors In the case of bitstream output *1 Only 48 kHz/16 bit sources are output. *2 Only 44.1 kHz/16 bit sources are output. *3 44.1 kHz/16-bit PCM signals are output during CD layer playback. • Down-mixed to 2 channels for multi-channel PCM sources. (Only the front left an[...]

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    14 ENGLISH CH SEL ENTER (4) Connecting a basic 5.1-channel surround system Analog 5.1-channel audio signals can be output from the DVD-3910. The multichannel audio signals recorded in packed PCM and the multichannel Super audio CDs can be played when an A V amplifier equipped with analog 5.1-channel audio inputs is connected. DVD-3910 Front speaker[...]

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    15 ENGLISH ✽ Set the “AUDIO SETUP” default setting as shown below . (See pages 38 ~ 41.) • “DIGIT AL OUT” → “PCM” “LPCM (44.1kHz/48kHz)” → “ON” Playing DVDs with incorrect settings may result noise that could damage your ears or the speakers. (5) Connecting to a Digital Recorder (MD Recorder , DA T Deck, etc.) 8 9 B Opti[...]

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    16 ENGLISH CH SEL ENTER DVD-3910 Front speaker (left) Surround speaker (left) Center speaker AV amplifier with Denon Link input terminals Front speaker (right) Subwoofer Surround speaker (right) To power outlet DENON LINK High quality digital sound with reduced digital signal transfer loss can be enjoyed by connecting a separately sold Denon Link c[...]

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    17 ENGLISH NOTES: • When DENON LINK is set, the down-mixed audio signals are output only from the left and right terminals and front left and front right terminals. If you want to use the analog terminals, set to “DENON LINK” to “OFF”. • When using the DENON LINK connector , the “AUDIO CHANNEL”, “DIGITAL OUTPUT”, “LPCM (44.1kH[...]

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    18 ENGLISH NOTES: • Please use the included IEEE 1394 cable. When using a cable other than the included IEEE 1394 cable, please use a 4-pin IEEE 1394 cable with a length of 3.5 m or less for S400 or higher . • The “IEEE 1394 audio signal (A&M protocol)” output from the DVD-3910’ s IEEE 1394 connector not out video signals, please conn[...]

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    19 ENGLISH A simple 1-cable connection (using a commercially available cable) with a device having an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Int erface) connector allows digital transfer of the digital images of DVD video and other sources, DVD video, and the multi-channel sound of DVD audio. (9) HDMI connections DVD-3910 HDMI Input connector HDMI cable [...]

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    20 ENGLISH x x (10) DVI connections Connection with equipment that has a DVI (Digital Visual Interface)-D connector permits the transfer of digital images. ✽ When using display equipment that is not supported by the HDCP (content protection function), the image will not be output prop erly . (See the compatibility table.) ✽ Make an audio connec[...]

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    21 ENGLISH 5 PA RT NAMES AND FUNCTIONS (1) Front Panel See page 3. q Power ON/ST ANDBY button •P ress once to set to the standby mode. The indicator lights up in red. •P ress again to turn the power on. The indicator lights up in green. w Power indicator • This indicator lights when the power is on and when the power is in the standby mode. L[...]

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    22 ENGLISH (2) Rear Panel @3 Audio output connectors (5.1ch AUDIO OUT) • Connect using an audio cord. Connect a commercially available pin-plug cord. @4 Audio output connectors (2ch AUDIO OUT) • Connect using the included audio video cord. Multi-channel sound is down-mixed and output. @5 Power input (AC IN) • Connect to AC power supply using [...]

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    23 ENGLISH 6 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 2 The DVD-3910 can be controlled from a distance using the included remote control unit (RC-972). (1) Inserting Batteries q Remove the remote control unit’ s rear cover . w Place two R6P/AA batteries in the battery compartment in the direction indicated by the marks. e Close the rear cover . Cautions On Batteries [...]

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    24 ENGLISH (3) Names and Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons SELECT HDMI/DVI OPEN/ SUPER AUDIO FORMAT NTSC/PAL CLOSE CD SETUP PROGRAM /DIRECT CLEAR CALL SEARCH MODE AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE PAGE MARKER RANDOM DIMMER ZOOM PICTURE ADJUST SETUP MEMORY A-B REPEAT SELECT PURE DIR ECT DISPLAY TOP MENU RETURN MENU SKIP SLOW/SEARCH PLAY STILL/PAUSE STOP B[...]

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    25 ENGLISH 7 LOADING DISCS 2 Set discs in the disc tray with the labeled (printed) side facing up. Inner disc guide (8 cm disc) Disc tray NOTE: • Do not move the DVD-3910 while a disc is playing. Doing so may scratch the disc. (1) Opening and Closing the Disc T ray q Tu rn on the power . w Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. Disc tray OPEN/CLOSE button [...]

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    26 ENGLISH 2 3 In the stop mode, press the SETUP button. • The setup (default settings) screen appears. NOTE : For some menus, the initial values can be changed during playback. LANGUAGE SETUP Use this to set the language to be used when playing the disc. If the set language is not offered on that disc, the discs default language is set. And use [...]

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    27 ENGLISH LANGUAGE SETUP DIALOG SUBTITLE DISC MENUS OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH FRENCH SP ANISH GERMAN JAP ANESE OTHERS OFF ENGLISH FRENCH SP ANISH GERMAN JAP ANESE OTHERS ENGLISH FRENCH SP ANISH GERMAN JAP ANESE OTHERS ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESP AÑOL VIDEO SETUP HDMI SPEAKER SETUP IEEE1394 SETUP TV ASPECT TV TYPE VIDEO OUT PROGRESSIVE MODE SQUEEZE MODE 4:3 [...]

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    28 ENGLISH RA TINGS RA TING LEVEL 0(LOCK ALL) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8(NO LIMIT) CHANGE OTHER SETUP PLA YER MODE CAPTIONS W ALL P APER DISPLA Y AUTO POWER MODE SLIDE SHOW AUDIO VIDEO OFF ON BLUE GRA Y BLACK PICTURE OFF ON OFF ON 5SEC (5~15SEC) AUDIO SETUP AUDIO CHANNEL DIGIT AL OUTPUT LPCM (44.1 kHz/48 kHz) SOURCE DIRECT BASS ENHANCER COMPRESSION SACD FIL T[...]

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    29 ENGLISH When “LANGUAGE SETUP” is selected 1 2 3 See page 26. Use the • and ª cursor buttons to select the desired setting, then press the ENTER button. DIALOG Use this to set the language of the sound output from the speakers. SUBTITLE Use this to set the language of the subtitles displayed on the TV . DISC MENUS Use this to set the langu[...]

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    30 ENGLISH 3 w When “SUBTITLE” is selected: OFF (Factory default) Select this if you do not want to display the subtitles. (For some discs it is not possible to turn off the subtitle display .) ENGLISH Select this when you want to play the DVD with the subtitles in English. FRENCH Select this when you want to play the DVD with the subtitles in [...]

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    31 ENGLISH Language code list Code 6565 6566 6570 6577 6582 6583 6588 6590 6665 6669 6671 6672 6678 6679 6682 6765 6779 6783 6789 6865 6869 6890 6976 6978 6979 6983 6984 6985 7065 7073 7074 Code 7079 7082 7089 7165 7168 7176 7178 7185 7265 7273 7282 7285 7289 7365 7378 7383 7384 7387 7465 7473 7487 7565 7575 7576 7577 7578 7579 7583 7585 7589 7665 [...]

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    32 ENGLISH When “DIGIT AL INTERF ACE” is selected 1 2 See page 26. Use the • and ª cursor buttons to select the desired setting, then press the ENTER button. HDMI/DVI BLACK LEVEL Switches the digital RGB video level (data range) of the HDMI and the DVI-D terminals. HDMI AUDIO SETUP Use this to adjust for the audio signals from the HDMI termi[...]

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    33 ENGLISH 3 w When “HDMI AUDIO SETUP” is selected: 2CH (Channel) (Factory default) The audio signals are output from the HDMI terminal with a down- mixed to 2 channel. MUL TI(NORMAL) The multi-channel audio signals are output from the HDMI terminal with a bit-stream. MUL TI(LPCM) The multi-channel audio signals are output from the HDMI termina[...]

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    34 ENGLISH 3 B When “DELA Y TIME” is selected: With 5.1-channel surround sound, ideally the distance between the listening position and all the speakers aside from the subwoofer should be the same. The delay time setting can be used to make the sound from the different speakers reach the listening position at the same time. Use the • and ª c[...]

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    35 ENGLISH 3 e When “DENON LINK” is selected: OFF (Factory default) Digital audio signals are not output from the DENON LINK terminal. 2nd Set this when the amplifier to be connected by DENON LINK 2nd. If you connect the DENON LINK, set to 2nd. When the DENON LINK 2nd connection, Super audio CD’ s signals are not output from the DENON LINK co[...]

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    36 ENGLISH When “VIDEO SETUP” is selected S E LE C T H D M I/D V I O P EN/ SUPER A U D I O F OR M AT NTS C/PAL C LOS E CD S E T UP PROGR A M /D I REC T CL E A R CAL L SE A R CH M OD E A UD I O SUBTIT LE ANGLE PAGE MARKER R A NDOM D IM M ER ZO OM PICU R E ADJUS T S E T UP MEMORY A-B REPEAT S EL E CT R C - 972 PURE D I RECT D ISPLAY TO P M ENU R [...]

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    37 ENGLISH 3 w When “TV TYPE” is selected: NTSC Select this when your TV’ s video format is NTSC. If NTSC is selected, output format is fixed to NTSC. PA L Select this when your TV’ s video format is P AL. If P AL is selected, output format is fixed to P AL. MUL TI (Factory default) Select this when your TV is compatible with both the NTSC [...]

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    38 ENGLISH When “AUDIO SETUP” is selected SE LE CT H D M I/D V I O P EN/ SUPER A UD I O F OR M AT NT S C/PAL C LOS E CD S ET UP PROGR A M /D I RE C T C LE A R CAL L S E A R CH M OD E A UD I O SUBTITLE ANGLE PAGE MARKER RANDOM D IM M ER ZO O M PICU R E ADJUST S E T UP MEMORY A-B REPEAT SE LE C T R C - 972 PURE DI REC T D I SPLAY TO P M ENU R E T[...]

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    39 ENGLISH B When “MUL TI CHANNEL” is selected, use the • and ª cursor buttons to select the item to be set, then press the ENTER button. SPEAKER CONFIGURA TION Use this to select the types of the different speakers. CHANNEL LEVEL Use this to adjust the output level of the different speakers. DELA Y TIME Use this to set the distance from the[...]

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    40 ENGLISH 3 B When “DELA Y TIME” is selected: With 5.1-channel surround sound, ideally the distance between the listening position and all the speakers aside from the subwoofer should be the same. The delay time setting can be used to make the sound from the different speakers reach the listening position at the same time. Use the • and ª c[...]

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    41 ENGLISH 3 w When “DIGIT AL OUT” is selected: NORMAL (Factory default) When playing DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS, bitstream signals are output from the digital audio output terminals. When playing DVDs recorded in linear PCM or packed PCM, linear PCM signals are output. Select “NORMAL” when making digital connections to an A V am[...]

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    42 ENGLISH 3 y When “COMPRESSION” is selected: OFF (Factory default) Select this for the standard range. ON Select this to achieve powerful sound even when the volume is low . This setting is suited for watching DVDs late at night with the volume low .(This setting is only valid for DVDs recorder in Dolby Digital.) u When “SACD (Super Audio C[...]

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    43 ENGLISH When “RA TINGS” is selected S EL E C T HD M I/D V I O P EN/ SUPER A U D I O F OR M AT NTS C/PAL C LOS E CD S E T UP PROGR A M /D I RE C T C LE A R CALL SE A RCH MOD E A UD I O SUBTITLE ANGLE PAGE MARKER R A NDOM D IM M ER ZO OM PICU R E ADJUS T S E T UP MEMORY A-B REPEAT S EL E CT R C - 972 PURE D I REC T D I SPLAY TO P M ENU R E T U[...]

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    44 ENGLISH 3 Use the number buttons to input a 4-digit password, then press the ENTER button. ✽ The default password is “0000”. ✽ Do not forget the password. ✽ The setting cannot be changed without inputting the correct password. w When “P ASSWORD” is selected: Use the 1 cursor button to select the “CHANGE”, then press the ENTER b[...]

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    45 ENGLISH When “OTHER SETUP” is selected S EL ECT H D M I/D VI O P EN/ SUPER A UD I O F OR M AT NT S C/PAL C LOSE CD SE T UP PROGR A M /D I RE C T C LE A R CALL S E A R CH M OD E A UDI O SUBTIT LE ANGL E PAGE MA RKER R A NDOM DIM M ER ZO O M PICU R E ADJUS T S E T UP MEMORY A-B REPEAT S E LE C T R C - 972 PURE D I REC T D I SPLAY TO P M ENU R [...]

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    46 ENGLISH ✽ To exit the setup mode Use the ª cursor button to select “EXIT SETUP”, then press the ENTER button. It is also possible to quit by pressing the SETUP button on the remote control unit. 3 w When “CAPTIONS” is selected: OFF (Factory default) Select this when you do not want to display the captions on the screen when playing DV[...]

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    47 ENGLISH NOTES: • An English caption decoder is required to display English captions. • DVDs with caption signals are indicated by the , , mark. English captions cannot be displayed when playing DVDs which do not contain caption signals. • The characters in which the captions are displayed (capital letters, small letters, italics, etc.) dep[...]

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    48 ENGLISH 4 Main unit PURE DIRECT SELECT Press the PURE DIRECT SELECT button on the main unit. The modes described below will appear on the display . NORMAL : All signals are output normally . MODE 1 : The settings stored for MODE 1 are used. The factory default settings are: “DIGIT AL OUT”: “ON” “VIDEO OUT”: “ON” “DISPLA Y”: ?[...]

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    49 ENGLISH S E LE C T H D M I/D V I O P EN/ S UPER A U D I O F OR M AT NTS C/PAL C LOS E CD S E T UP PROGR A M /D I RE CT C LE A R CAL L SE A R CH MOD E A UD I O SUBTIT L E ANGLE PAGE MARKER R A NDOM D IM M ER ZO OM PICU R E ADJUS T SE T UP MEMORY A-B REPEAT S EL E CT R C - 972 PURE DIREC T D I SPLAY TO P M ENU R E T U R N MENU SKIP S LOW/S EARCH P[...]

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    50 ENGLISH 3 4 SHARPNESS (MID) (–6 to +6) (Factory default: 0) • This adjusts the sharpness of the image for the intermediate frequencies. SHARPNESS (HIGH) (–6 to +6) (Factory default: 0) • This adjusts the sharpness of the image for the high frequencies. (Only effective for progressive images.) HUE (–6 to +6) (Factory default: 0) • Thi[...]

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    51 ENGLISH 6 Select the adjust point with cursor buttons ( 0 , 1 ), set the adjustment brightness level with cursor buttons ( • , ª ), and press the ENTER button. (If the PICTURE ADJUST button is pressed before pressing the enter button, an adjustment level is not stored) • The brightness level can be adjusted in range of 16 to 235. •P ressi[...]

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    52 ENGLISH STD(ST ANDARD) M1(MEMORY1) M2(MEMORY2) M3(MEMORY3) M4(MEMORY4) M5(MEMORY5) SET(PIC SETUP) 1(ADJUSTMENT 1) 2(ADJUSTMENT 2) 3(ADJUSTMENT 3) GAMMA CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS SHARPNESS(MID) SHARPNESS(HI) HUE CCS WHITE LEVEL CHROMA LEVEL CHROMA DELA Y DNR ENHANCER V ENHANCER H G0~G9 SETUP LEVEL H.POSITION V. POSITION PICTURE MODE ✽ 1 Only effectiv[...]

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    53 ENGLISH ON / STANDBY SUPER AUDIO CD SETUP SELECT FORMAT PURE DIRECT SELECT VIDEO MODE PUSH ENTER HDMI / DVI DVD AUDIO-VIDEO / SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER DVD-3910 STILL / PAUSE PLAY STOP OPEN/ CLOSE DENON LINK AL 24 PLUS 12 3, 4 12 USING THE VIDEO SETUP 2 The video output setting of the HDMI and the DVI-D connectors can be changed. 2 The video output [...]

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    54 ENGLISH 3 Tu rning the VIDEO MODE knob. • The modes described below will appear on the display . Select the item you wish to set and press the select knob to define it. PICTURE MODE It is possible to select between five modes at which picture quality settings are stored (M1 to M5) as well as the standard settings set upon shipment from the fac[...]

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    55 ENGLISH 4 When “TV TYPE” is selected: • The modes described below will appear on the display . Select the item you wish to set and press the VIDEO MODE knob to define it. MUL TI Select this when your TV is compatible with both the NTSC and P AL formats. NTSC Select this when your TV’ s video format is NTSC. PA L Select this when your TV?[...]

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    56 ENGLISH 4 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. Main unit Remote control unit OPEN / CLOSE OPEN/ CLOSE 1 2 3 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray . Set the disc in the disc tray . Main unit Remote control unit OPEN / CLOSE OPEN/ CLOSE ON / STANDBY SUPER AUDIO CD SETUP SELECT FORMAT PURE DIRECT SELECT VIDEO MODE PUSH ENTER HDMI / DVI DVD AUDI[...]

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    57 ENGLISH Apple 6 7 Use the cursor buttons ( • , ª , 0 and 1 ) to select the desired item. • For some discs there is a second menu screen. If so, press the 9 button to display the next menu screen. (See the disc’ s jacket.) ✽ The cursor buttons ( • , ª , 0 and 1 ) do not work for video CDs. Use the number buttons to select the desired [...]

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    58 ENGLISH ON / STANDBY SUPER AUDIO CD SETUP SELECT FORMAT PURE DIRECT SELECT VIDEO MODE PUSH ENTER HDMI / DVI DVD AUDIO-VIDEO / SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER DVD-3910 STILL / PAUSE PLAY STOP OPEN/ CLOSE DENON LINK AL 24 PLUS STILL/P AUSE button SLOW/SEARCH buttons Number buttons STILL/P AUSE button (2) Stopping Playback During playback, press the STOP but[...]

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    59 ENGLISH (5) Skipping to the Beginning of Chapters or T racks Cueing using the SKIP buttons During playback, press one of the SKIP buttons on the main unit or the remote control unit. 8 : Reverse direction (PREVIOUS) 9 : Forward direction (NEXT) •A number of chapters or tracks equal to the number of times the button is pressed is skipped. • W[...]

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    60 ENGLISH (8) Selecting the still image (only for DVD-audios) During playback, press the P AGE + or P AGE – button on the remote control unit. • For DVD audio discs with still images, the desired image can be selected. • On some discs the image cannot be selected due to the intentions of the discs’ producers. Remote control unit PAGE (9) P[...]

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    61 ENGLISH 14 PLA YING REPEA TEDL Y 2 Use this function to play your favourite audio or video sections repeatedly . Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Playback) 1 In the play mode, press the REPEA T button. • The display on the TV screen switches each time the button is pressed, and the corresponding repeat play mode or normal playback mode is set. ✽ T[...]

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    62 ENGLISH Playing a Certain Section Repeatedly (A-B Repeat Playback) 1 2 During playback, press the A-B button. • This sets start point A. Press the A-B button again. • This sets end point B, and repeat playback of the A-B section starts. A TO B SET A A TO B SET B ✽ To return to normal playback: Press the A-B button until “A TO B CANCELED?[...]

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    63 ENGLISH 15 PLA YING TRACKS IN THE DESIRED ORDER 2 Use this function with DVD-AUDIO discs, video CDs, Super audio CDs and music CDs to play the tracks in the desired order . 2 This function does not affect with DVD-VIDEO discs. 1 2 3 In the stop mode, press the PROGRAM/DIRECT button once. • The program selection screen appears. Use the number b[...]

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    64 ENGLISH 16 PLA YING TRACKS IN THE RANDOM ORDER 2 Use this function with video CDs, Super audio CDs and music CDs to play the tracks in random order . With DVD-AUDIO discs, random playback is performed within the selected group. 2 This function does not affect with DVD-VIDEO discs. 1 2 In the stop mode, press the RANDOM button. • The random pla[...]

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    65 ENGLISH GROUP 01/02 GROUP ELAPSED TRACK 01 /10 0 : 00 : 01 AUDIO 1/1 : PPCM 5.1 ch/ 96 kHz/24 BIT GROUP REMAIN 0 : 57 : 59 TRACK ELAPSED 0 : 00 : 01 TRACK REMAIN 0 : 05 : 59 17 USING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y 2 Use this function to display and change information on the disc (titles, chapters, time, etc.) 1 2 3 In the play mode, press the DISPLA Y b[...]

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    66 ENGLISH NOTES: •W ith some discs it is not possible to change the audio language during playback. In such cases, select from the DVD menu. (See page 70.) • If the desired language is not set after pressing the • and ª cursor buttons several times, the disc does not include that language. • The language selected in the default settings ([...]

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    67 ENGLISH NOTES: • If the desired language is not set after pressing the • and ª cursor buttons several times, the disc does not include that language. • The subtitle language set with the default settings (see pages 29, 30.) is set when the power is turned on and when the disc i s replaced. If that language is not included on the disc, the[...]

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    68 ENGLISH Switching the Angle (Multiple Angle Function) 2 With DVDs containing multiple angle signals, the angle can be switched during playback. 1 2 During playback, press the ANGLE button. • The current angle number is displayed. Use the • and ª cursor buttons to select the desired angle. • The display turns off when the ANGLE button is p[...]

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    69 ENGLISH 19 USING THE MENUS 2 For DVDs containing multiple titles, the desired title can be selected and played from the top menu. 1 2 During playback, press the TOP MENU button. • The top menu appears. Use the cursor or number buttons to select the desired title. • If you select the title number using the number buttons, skip step 3 below . [...]

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    70 ENGLISH 2 Some DVDs include special menus called DVD menus. For example, DVDs with complex contents may contain guide menus, and DVDs with multiple languages may contain audio and subtitle language menus. These menus are called “DVD menus”. Here we describe the general procedure for using DVD menus. Using the DVD Menu S ELE C T H D M I/D V I[...]

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    71 ENGLISH 20 MARKING SCENES YOU W ANT TO SEE AGAIN 2 Set marks at scenes you want to see again so that you can start playback from the marked position whenever you want. 1 2 During playback, press the MARKER button. • The marker screen appears. • Use the 0 and 1 cursor buttons to select the “ ” marks. •“ ” is displayed if the mark is[...]

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    72 ENGLISH NOTES: • Zooming is not possible with some discs. • The zoom function may not work properly at some scenes. • Zooming is not possible at the top menu or the menu screen. •W hen the picture is enlarged, the picture quality may be decreased and the picture may be blurred. 21 PLA YING IN THE ZOOM MODE 1 In the play or pause mode, pr[...]

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    73 ENGLISH 22 PLA YING MP3 ON / STANDBY SUPER AUDIO CD SETUP SELECT FORMAT PURE DIRECT SELECT VIDEO MODE PUSH ENTER HDMI / DVI DVD AUDIO-VIDEO / SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER DVD-3910 STILL / PAUSE PLAY STOP OPEN/ CLOSE DENON LINK AL 24 PLUS 11 3 S E LEC T H D M I/D V I O P EN/ SUPER A U D I O F OR M AT NTS C/PAL C L OS E CD S ET UP PROGR A M /D I REC T C [...]

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    74 ENGLISH FO L D ER1 FO L D ER2 FO L D ER3 FO L D ER4 FO L D ER5 DIS C IN FO R M A TIO N 0 •• 1 MP3 _ 0 1 2 MP3 _ 0 2 3 MP3 _ 0 3 4 MP3 _ 0 4 5 MP3 _ 0 5 ROO T PLAY M O D E FO L D ER SI NG LE ELA PSE D: --:-- SE L E CT : DE CISIO N:E N T E R B U T T O N 3 Use the • and ª cursor buttons to select the MP3 file you want to play , then press th[...]

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    75 ENGLISH 23 PLA YING WMA 2 Listening to WMA (Windows Media Audio) CD-R/CD-RW • This unit can play CD-R/RW music files that have been recorded in the WMA (Windows Media Audio)* audio compression format. Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries[...]

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    76 ENGLISH 24 PLA YING STILL PICTURE FILES (JPEG FORMA T) 2 JPEG files stored on Kodak picture CDs, Fujicolor CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs can be played as a slide show and enjoyed on the DVD-3910. Playing still picture 1 Load the Kodak picture CD into the DVD-3910. • When the disc is loaded, a slide show of the still pictures begins automatically . •[...]

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    77 ENGLISH DIS C IN FO RMA T I ON 0 •• 1 A 2 B 3 C 4 D 5 E JPEG 1 JPEG 2 JPEG 3 JPEG 4 JPEG 5 ROO T PLAY M O D E FO L D ER SI NG LE ELA PSE D: --:-- SE L E CT : DE CISIO N:E N T E R B U T T O N 2 Use the • and ª cursor buttons to select the folder containing the file(s) you want to play , then press the ENTER button. ✽ To change the folder[...]

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    78 ENGLISH Special play modes for WMA and MP3 and JPEG files Use the 0 and 1 cursor buttons to select the play mode, the • and ª cursor buttons to select the special play mode. • FOLDER (the WMA and MP3 and JPEG files in the folder are played in order starting from the selected file) • FOLDER REPEA T (all the WMA and MP3 and JPEG files in th[...]

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    79 ENGLISH Check again before assuming the player is malfunctioning 25 TROUBLESHOOTING 2 Are all the connections correct ? 2 Are you following the instructions in the manual ? 2 Are the amplifier and speakers operating properly ? If the DVD-3910 does not seem to be functioning properly , check the table below . If this does not solve the problem, t[...]

  • Page 80

    80 ENGLISH Symptom Page Check An image is not projected with an HDMI/DVI connection. 19, 20 19, 20 53 19, 20 47, 48 • Check the HDMI/DVI connection.(Check the status of the HDMI/DVI-related indicators.) • Check whether the connected monitor equipment or other equipment supports HDCP . (The DVD-3910 will not output a video signal unless the othe[...]

  • Page 81

    81 ENGLISH 26 MAIN SPECIFICA TIONS Signal system: NTSC/P AL Applicable discs: (1) DVD-Audio/DVD-Video discs 1-layer 12 cm single-sided discs, 2-layer 12 cm single-sided discs, 2-layer 12 cm double-sided discs (1 layer per side) 1-layer 8 cm single-sided discs, 2-layer 8 cm single-sided discs, 2-layer 8 cm double-sided discs (1 layer per side) (2) S[...]

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