Denon DVD-1730CI

Description: The Denon DVD-1730CI is a default, mainstream DVD player.Compared to other mainstream DVD players on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $90.

Pros: This DVD player is equipped with a progressive scanning feature, capable of delivering higher-quality video images to compatible televisions.This unit will hold multiple disks -- great for really long movies or an entire season of your favorite TV show.Like most other DVD players, this unit 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 view of its relatively inexpensive price, this DVD player has good features for the money.

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-1730CI

• General

• Product Type DVD player
• Form Factor Tabletop
• Width 17.1 in
• Depth 12.2 in
• Height 3 in
• Weight 5.1 lbs
• Enclosure Color Black

• DVD

• Media Type CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, Fujicolor CD, Kodak Picture CD
• Media Format NTSC
• Recordable Media DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
• Video D/A Converter 10bit / 108MHz
• Audio D/A Converter 24bit / 192KHz
• Media Load Type Tray
• Changer Capacity 1
• Picture Modes Letterbox, Widescreen, Pan and scan
• DVD Playback Modes Random play, Program play
• DVD Repeat Modes All, Title, Chapter, A-B repeat
• Upscaling Yes ( Up to 1080i )
• Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3, WMA

• Display

• Display Type None.

• DVD Features

• Picture Zoom Yes
• Picture Zoom Power 2x, 4x
• Parental Lock Yes
• Additional Features Auto power off, JPEG photo playback, Progressive scanning

• Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Surround Sound Effects Virtual Surround Mode
• Response Bandwidth 4 - 44000 Hz
• Dynamic Range 100 dB
• Digital Audio Format DTS digital output, Dolby Digital output
• Signal-To-Noise Ratio 115 dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion 0.004 %

• Remote Control

• Type Remote control
• Technology Infrared

• Remote Control (2nd)

• Type None

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x SPDIF output ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, Remote control - Rear

• Power

• Power Device Power supply
• Power Consumption Operational 12 Watt
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.95 Watt

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support Details - 1 year

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