Denon DVD-1940CI

Description: The Denon DVD-1940CI is a single-disc, mainstream DVD player.Compared to other mainstream DVD players on the market, it is expensive at around $270.

Pros: This DVD player is equipped with a progressive scanning feature, capable of delivering higher-quality video images to compatible televisions.Like most other DVD players, this one features JPEG playback, which allows you to view digital photos (stored on a CD) on your television.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A mainstream DVD player, suited for watching movies and/ or listening to music.

Value: In general, this DVD player's features are as expected for this price.

Suggestions: (1) For a comprehensive understanding of cable types, please see CNET's Connector Type Chart.(2) To enjoy the clearest picture, look for DVD players with either component video or HDMI cables.Check out this video on connector cables to learn more.

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• Manufacturer: Denon Electronics Ltd.
• Part Number: DVD-1940CI

• General

• Product Type DVD player
• Form Factor Tabletop

• DVD

• Media Type CD, DVD, CD-R, SACD, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-Audio, Fujicolor CD, Kodak Picture CD
• Media Format NTSC
• Video D/A Converter 11bit / 216MHz
• Audio D/A Converter 24bit / 192kHz
• Built-in Audio Decoders DTS decoder, Dolby Digital
• Media Load Type Tray
• Picture Modes Normal, Widescreen
• DVD Playback Modes Random play, Program play
• DVD Repeat Modes Title, Chapter, A-B repeat
• CD Playback Modes A-B repeat, Program play, One track repeat, All tracks repeat, Random play / shuffle
• Upscaling Yes ( Up to 1080p )
• Supported Digital Video Standards DivX
• Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3, PCM, WMA

• DVD Features

• Picture Zoom Yes
• Picture Zoom Power 2x, 4x
• Additional Features Auto power off, On-screen display, JPEG photo playback, Progressive scanning

• Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Surround Sound
• Surround Sound Effects Virtual Surround Mode
• Digital Audio Format DTS digital output, Dolby Digital output
• Digital Output Sample Rate 48KHz, 96KHz, 192KHz, 44.1KHz

• Remote Control

• Type Remote control
• Technology Infrared

• Remote Control (2nd)

• Type None

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x HDMI - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (coaxial) ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 2 x Remote control - Rear, 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - Rear, 1 x 5.1 channel audio line-out ( RCA phono x 6 ) - Rear

• Power

• Power Device Power supply

Denon Electronics Ltd.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.usa.denon.com/
• Address: P.O. Box 867, Pine Brook, NJ. 07058-0867
• Phone: (973) 396-0810
• Fax: 973-396-7448