Entered CNET Catalog:
09/09/2003
SKU: DVD-1200
Manufacturer: Denon
Manufacturer description
The DVD-1200 is designed to bring out the best performance of both pure audio and A/V sources. The Pure Direct mode allows the audio signal from DVD-Audio sources to maintain its purity as it bypasses the video circuitry and is D/A converted at the very high resolution of 24-bit, 192-kHz sampling. As a video player the DVD-1200 converts video signals with high resolution utilizing video D/A conversion at a bit depth of 10 and a sampling frequency of 54-MHz.
Progressive Scan technology represents a vast improvement over the interlaced scanning method used in TV broadcasts and other conventional applications, as it can process around twice as much video data to produce a sharper, noise-free picture with finer details. High-definition video images are faithfully 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 DVD-1200.
The DVD-1200 supports the CD-R/RW format. It plays finalized CD-R/ RW disks (single-session or multi-session) containing MP3/WMA8 audio files. It also reads still photos in the Kodak Picture CD or JPEG format taken by a digital camera. WMA (Windows Media Audio) 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 8, the quality of sound at 48 kbps is said to be equivalent to that of the original CD. WMA is now becoming a standard audio compression format rivaling the popularity of MP3.
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Another bad Denon Productby - January 13, 2004
Pros: This unit has a great picture, good features, and is easy to use.
Cons: This is my third Denon product that I have returned for the same reason. I bought a 910 first and the picutre was jittery and the top of the screen waved in the Progressive mode. It was fine in the Interlace mode. I returned that 910 for another and had t
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Denon DVD 1200 - DVD player specifications
- General
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Product Type
DVD player
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Form Factor
Tabletop
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Width
17.1 in
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Depth
8.3 in
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Height
3.0 in
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Weight
4.9 lbs
- DVD
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Media Type
DVD-Audio
, DVD-RW
, CD-RW
, Kodak Picture CD
, DVD
, CD-R
, Video CD
, DVD-R
, CD
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Video D/A Converter
12bit / 54MHz
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Audio D/A Converter
24bit / 192kHz
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Built-in Audio Decoders
DTS decoder
, Dolby Digital
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Media Load Type
Tray
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Search Speed
8x
, 100x
, 2x
, 50x
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Slow Motion Speed
1/2
, 1/8
, 1/16
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Picture Modes
Letterbox
, Widescreen
, Pan and scan
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DVD Repeat Modes
All
, A-B repeat
, Title
, Chapter
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CD Playback Modes
A-B repeat
, All tracks repeat
, Program play
, One track repeat
, Random play / shuffle
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Supported Digital Audio Standards
MP3
, WMA
- DVD Features
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Picture Zoom
Yes
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Picture Zoom Power
2x
, 4x
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Parental Lock
Yes
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MP3 Compatible
Yes
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Additional Features
Progressive scanning
, JPEG photo playback
, Video black level expansion
, 3:2 pull down compensation
- Audio System
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Sound Output Mode
Stereo
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Surround Sound Effects
Virtual Surround Mode
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Response Bandwidth
-87998.0 Hz
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Dynamic Range
98.0 dB
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Digital Audio Format
Dolby Digital output
, DTS digital output
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Digital Output Sample Rate
48KHz
, 96KHz
, 44.1KHz
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Signal-To-Noise Ratio
115.0 dB
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Total Harmonic Distortion
0.003 %
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Additional Features
Fluorescent display
- Remote Control
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Type
Remote control
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Technology
Infrared
- Connections
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Connector Type
1.0 x Component video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear
, 1.0 x 5.1 channel audio line-out ( RCA phono x 6 ) - Rear
, 1.0 x Composite video output ( TOSLINK ) - Rear
, 1.0 x SPDIF output ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear
, 1.0 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear
, 1.0 x S-Video output ( RCA phono ) - Rear
, 1.0 x SPDIF output ( RCA phono ) - Rear
- Power
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Power Device
Power supply
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Power Consumption Operational
16.0 Watt
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Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep
0.4 Watt