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DVD AUDIO-VIDEO/SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER DVD-3910 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ON / STANDBY DENON LINK AL 24 PLUS FOR ENGLISH READERS OPEN/CLOSE PLAY STOP STILL / PAUSE VIDEO MODE HDMI / DVI SUPER PURE SELECT FORMAT AUDIO CD DIRECT SETUP SELECT PUSH ENTER...
2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modification not expressly approved by DENON may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 3. NOTE This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
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NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTAS SOBRE EL USO • Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed on a rack. • Eviter des températures élevées. Tenir compte d’une dispersion de chaleur suffisante lors de l’installation sur une étagère.
R6P/AA batteries ...2 r Power supply cord...1 1 FEATURES 1. Digital transfer connectors The DVD-3910 can be connected to another digital transfer compatible Denon component (AV amplifier, etc.) using a single cable (included) for high quality digital sound with little transfer loss.
9. 12-bit/216 MHz video D/A converter (NOTE 5) The DVD-3910 uses a video D/A converter that conducts D/A conversion of all video signals at 12 bits and allows 8X oversampling in the progressive mode to achieve the high quality picture that DVDs are meant to provide.
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 Mark (logo) discs DVD video DVD audio (NOTE 1) DVD-R...
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. Holding Discs Avoid touching the surface of discs when loading and unloading them.
(1) Connecting to a TV • Use the included audio video cord to connect the TV’s video input connector and audio input connectors to the DVD-3910’s VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT.
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AUDIO IN NOTES: • Use the three commercially available video cords to connect the DVD-3910’s color component output connectors to the TV or monitor. • Set the “TV TYPE” in “VIDEO SETUP” in “SETUP” to comply with your TV’s video format. When the TV is NTSC formatted set to NTSC.
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(3) Connecting to a AV amplifier with a built-in decoder When DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS are played, Dolby Digital or DTS bitstream signals are output from the DVD player’s digital audio output connectors. If a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder is connected, you can achieve sound with the power and sense of presence of a movie theater or concert hall.
2 Sound output from the DVD-3910’s digital audio output connectors In the case of bitstream output Audio recording format Dolby Digital DVD video In the case of PCM output Audio recording format 48 kHz / 16 ~ 24 bit DVD video...
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“SPEAKER CONFIGURATION”, “CHANNEL LEVEL” and “DELAY TIME” settings. (See pages 38 ~ 42.) • With the DVD-3910, we recommend turning the digital output off by using the PURE DIRECT MODE and only outputting analog signals in order to keep interference from the digital output circuitry to a minimum and allow you to enjoy high-quality multi- channel sound thanks to the high-bit, high sampling frequency.
“LPCM (44.1kHz/48kHz)” → “ON” Playing DVDs with incorrect settings may result noise that could damage your ears or the speakers. DVD-3910 NOTE: • Digital audio signals cannot be output when playing Super Audio CDs. Use analog connections to record Super Audio CDs.
2 DENON LINK Second Edition: • With the DENON LINK, Second Edition (2nd), the audio signals are transferred from the DVD player to the AV amplifier in digital form, with the same quality as the signals recorded on the disc.
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”.
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TV or Monitor with “component video output” or “S-video output” or “Video output”. (See pages 10, 11.). • The “IEEE 1394 audio signal (A&M protocol)” output from the DVD-3910’s IEEE 1394 connector can only be received on AV equipment equipped with an IEEE 1394 connector.
• 2CH························Use this connection when you would like to enjoy the multi-channel audio output from an analog audio output connector, DENON LINK, or with the audio output from an IEEE 1394 connector. HDMI-supported monitor/AV amplifier, etc. (Supports DTS and Dolby Digital decoders) •...
Make an audio connection also because an audio signal will not be output from the DVI-D connector. Commercially-available DVI cables are available in 24-pin and 29-pin types. The DVD-3910 supports the 24-pin DVI-D cable, but the 29- pin DVI cable cannot be connected.
DENON LINK indicator • This indicator lights when the audio signals are transferred by DENON LINK connections. AL24 PLUS indicator • This indicator lights when the audio signals of a DVD, etc., are being processed digitally with the AL24 processing Plus.
• This is a terminal for future system expansion. Control input connector (ROOM TO ROOM/IN) • This is the input connector for wired remote control. Consult your DENON dealer if you wish to use this connector. Control output connector (ROOM TO ROOM/OUT) •...
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.
ENGLISH (3) Names and Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons 2 Button not explained here function in the same way as the corresponding buttons on the main unit. POWER OFF HDMI/DVI NTSC/PAL SELECT FORMAT SEARCH MODE BACK LIGHT ANGLE SUBTITLE TOP MENU MENU STOP...
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 Tray q Turn on the power. w Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.
And use this to set the language for the default setting screen and messages displayed on the TV screen (“PLAY”, etc.). DIGITAL INTERFACE SETUP Use this to set the output of DVI, HDMI, DENON LINK and IEEE1394 terminals. VIDEO SETUP Use this to set the DVD-3910’s screen mode.
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FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL DIGITAL INTERFACE SETUP HDMI/DVI NORMAL BLACK LEVEL ENHANCED (without HDMI Y Cb Cr) HDMI AUDIO SETUP MULTI(NORMAL) MULTI(LPCM) DENON LINK IEEE1394 IEEE1394 SETUP VIDEO SETUP TV ASPECT 4:3 PS 4:3 LB WIDE (16:9) TV TYPE NTSC MULTI VIDEO OUT...
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ENGLISH Bold characters indicate factory defaults. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO CHANNEL MULTI CHANNEL 2 CH(SRS OFF) 2 CH(SRS ON) DIGITAL OUTPUT NORMAL LPCM (44.1 kHz/48 kHz) SOURCE DIRECT BASS ENHANCER COMPRESSION SACD FILTER 50Hz 100kHz RATINGS 0(LOCK ALL) RATING LEVEL 8(NO LIMIT) PASSWORD CHANGE OTHER SETUP...
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When “LANGUAGE SETUP” is selected 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.
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ENGLISH 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.
HDMI AUDIO SETUP Use this to adjust for the audio signals from the HDMI terminal. DENON LINK Use this to output digital signals from the DENON LINK terminal. IEEE1394 Use this to output digital signals from the IEEE1394 terminal. Use the • and ª cursor buttons to select the desired setting, then press the ENTER button.
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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. MULTI(NORMAL) The multi-channel audio signals are output from the HDMI terminal with a bit-stream. MULTI(LPCM) The multi-channel audio signals are output from the HDMI terminal with a linear PCM.
ENGLISH B When “DELAY 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.
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OFF (Factory default) Digital audio signals are not output from the DENON LINK terminal. 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 connector.
ENGLISH When “VIDEO SETUP” is selected See page 26. Use the • and ª cursor buttons to select the desired setting, then press the ENTER button. TV ASPECT Use this to set the shape of your TV’s screen. TV TYPE Use this to set your TV’s video format (NTSC, PAL or MULTI).
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Select this when using the DVD-3910 connected to a progressive type TV. INTERLACED Select this when using the DVD-3910 connected to an interlace type TV. NOTE: • For the component output only, it is possible to switch between interlace image output and progressive image output. It is not possible to specify progressive image output for the Video output connector or S-Video output connector.
ENGLISH When “AUDIO SETUP” is selected See page 26. Use the • and ª cursor buttons to select the desired setting, then press the ENTER button. AUDIO CHANNEL Use this to adjust for the connected speaker systems. DIGITAL OUT Use this to select the digital output’s signal format. LPCM (44.1 kHz/48 kHz) Use this to set the digital audio output when playing DVDs recorded in linear PCM audio.
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B When “MULTI CHANNEL” is selected, use the • and ª cursor buttons to select the item to be set, then press the ENTER button. SPEAKER CONFIGURATION Use this to select the types of the different speakers. CHANNEL LEVEL Use this to adjust the output level of the different speakers. DELAY TIME Use this to set the distance from the different speakers to the listening position.
ENGLISH B When “DELAY 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.
w When “DIGITAL 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”...
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ENGLISH y When “COMPRESSION” is selected: OFF (Factory default) Select this for the standard range. 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 CD) FILTER”...
When “RATINGS” is selected See page 26. Use the • and ª cursor buttons to select the desired setting, then press the ENTER button. RATING LEVEL Use this to restrict playback of adult DVDs you do not want children to view. Note that even with adult DVDs, viewing cannot be restricted unless the restriction level is recorded on the disc.
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ENGLISH 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 “PASSWORD” is selected: Use the cursor button to select the “CHANGE”, then press the ENTER button.
When “OTHER SETUP” is selected See page 26. Use the • and ª cursor buttons to select the desired setting, then press the ENTER button. PLAYER MODE The DVD video play mode can be set to play the DVD video contents included on a DVD audio disc.
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OFF (Factory default) The power does not automatically switch to the standby mode. The DVD-3910’s power turns off and the standby mode is set if the DVD-3910 remains in the stop mode for approximately 30 minutes. y When “SLIDE SHOW” is selected: Use the •...
HDMI video nor audio signals are output. Also, when the “HDMI AUDIO SETUP” is set to “MULTI (NORMAL)”, the digital output setting cannot be made. When DENON LINK and IEEE 1394 settings are valid, the setting of DIGITAL OUTPUT cannot be selected.
Hybrid discs comprise 2-layer structure of Super Audio CD layer and a CD layer. The area/layer can be set to be played with priority. ON / STANDBY DENON LINK AL 24 PLUS Display the setting mode Press the SUPER AUDIO CD SETUP button.
11 ADJUSTING THE PICTURE QUALITY Press the PICTURE ADJUST button during playback or during pause. • The image quality adjustment screen will appear. Returns the settings to the factory default settings. M1 TO M5 Image quality settings that have been adjusted to your preference can be stored to 5 memories, M1 to M5.
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ENGLISH 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.
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When Gamma Correction is Selected and Adjusted: Two kinds of displays are prepared for adjustment of Gamma Correction. • When use the Numerical table of Gamma Correction. (Figure 1) :Pressing the cursor button (ª) • When use the Graph of Gamma Correction. (Figure 2) :Pressing the enter button Select the adjust point with cursor buttons ( the ENTER button.
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ENGLISH When the Display Position is Selected and Adjusted: • Press the cursor button (ª), then select the horizontal/vertical direction with the cursor buttons ( ), set the adjustment value with the (•, ª) cursor buttons, and press the ENTER button. SETUP LEVEL (0 IRE, 7.5 IRE) •...
2 The video output setting of the HDMI and the DVI-D connectors can be changed. 2 The video output setting of the PICTURE MODE, PROGRESSIVE MODE and ADJUST MODE also can be changed. ON / STANDBY DENON LINK AL 24 PLUS Display the setting mode...
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ENGLISH Turning 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 factory.
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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. MULTI Select this when your TV is compatible with both the NTSC and PAL formats.
ENGLISH 13 PLAYBACK (1) Playback ON / STANDBY DENON LINK AL 24 PLUS Turn on the power. • Press the power button, the power indicator lights green and the power turns on. When pressed again, the power turns off and indicator is off.
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• Press the RETURN button during playback of a video CD to return to the menu screen. • If appears on the TV screen while buttons are being operated, that operation is not possible on the DVD-3910 or with that disc. • Set the disc in the disc guide. PLAY...
<Resume play memory function (DVD only)> • With the DVD-3910, when the STOP button is pressed, that position is stored in the memory. At this time, “ PLAY button is pressed after pressing the STOP button, playback resumes from the position at which it was stopped.
(5) Skipping to the Beginning of Chapters or Tracks Cueing using the SKIP buttons During playback, press one of the SKIP buttons on the main unit or the remote control unit. : Reverse direction (PREVIOUS) : Forward direction (NEXT) • A number of chapters or tracks equal to the number of times the button is pressed is skipped.
ENGLISH (8) Selecting the still image (only for DVD-audios) During playback, press the PAGE + or PAGE – 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’...
14 PLAYING REPEATEDLY 2 Use this function to play your favourite audio or video sections repeatedly. Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Playback) In the play mode, press the REPEAT 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.
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ENGLISH Playing a Certain Section Repeatedly (A-B Repeat Playback) 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. To return to normal playback: Press the A-B button until “A TO B CANCELED”...
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. ON / STANDBY DENON LINK AL 24 PLUS In the stop mode, press the PROGRAM/DIRECT button once.
With DVD-AUDIO discs, random playback is performed within the selected group. 2 This function does not affect with DVD-VIDEO discs. ON / STANDBY DENON LINK AL 24 PLUS In the stop mode, press the RANDOM button. • The random play screen appears.
17 USING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 2 Use this function to display and change information on the disc (titles, chapters, time, etc.) In the play mode, press the DISPLAY button. • The On-Screen Display appears. • The picture on the TV screen switches each time the button is pressed. •...
ENGLISH 18 USING THE MULTIPLE AUDIO, SUBTITLE AND ANGLE FUNCTIONS Switching the Audio Language (Multiple Audio Function) 2 With DVDs containing multiple audio language signals, the audio language can be switched during playback. During playback, press the AUDIO button. • The current audio language number is displayed. Use the •...
Switching the Subtitle Language (Multiple Subtitle Function) 2 With DVDs containing multiple subtitle language signals, the subtitle language can be switched during playback. During playback, press the SUBTITLE button. • The current subtitle language number is displayed. Use the • and ª cursor buttons to select the desired language. •...
ENGLISH Switching the Angle (Multiple Angle Function) 2 With DVDs containing multiple angle signals, the angle can be switched during playback. During playback, press the ANGLE button. • The current angle number is displayed. Use the • and ª cursor buttons to select the desired angle. •...
19 USING THE MENUS Using the Top Menu 2 For DVDs containing multiple titles, the desired title can be selected and played from the top menu. During playback, press the TOP MENU button. • The top menu appears. Use the cursor or number buttons to select the desired title. •...
ENGLISH Using the DVD Menu 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.
20 MARKING SCENES YOU WANT 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. Setting Marks (DVD-AUDIO / DVD-VIDEO) During playback, press the MARKER button. •...
ENGLISH 21 PLAYING IN THE ZOOM MODE In the play or pause mode, press the ZOOM button. • The zoom rate increases each time the ZOOM button is pressed. For DVD video discs and video CDs: OFF Æ x1.5 Æ x2 Æ x4 Æ OFF For DVD audio discs: OFF Æ...
2 There are many music distribution sites on the internet from which music files in MP3 format can be downloaded. Music downloaded as instructed on the site and written onto a CD-R/RW disc can be played on the DVD-3910. If music recorded on commercially available music CDs is converted on a computer into MP3 files using an MP3 encoder (conversion software), the data on a 12 cm CD is reduced into about 1/10 the amount of the original data.
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• The number of files playable with the DVD-3910 is approximately 600 or less. • With the DVD-3910 it is possible to display folder names and file names on the screen like titles. The DVD-3910 can display up to 8 characters, consisting of numbers, capital letters, and the “_” (underscore) mark.
23 PLAYING 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.
ENGLISH 24 PLAYING STILL PICTURE FILES (JPEG FORMAT) 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 2 Kodak picture CDs and Fujifilm Fujicolor CDs can be played on the DVD-3910.
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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 Use the cursor button to select “ROOT”, then press the ENTER button. The screen in step 1 reappears.
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• TRACK REPEAT (the select WMA or MP3 or JPEG file is played repeatedly) NOTES: • The DVD-3910 is compatible with image data stored in JPEG format, but Denon does not guarantee that all image data stored in JPEG format can be viewed.
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, the DVD-3910 may be damaged. Turn off the power, unplug the power cord from the power outlet, and contact your store of purchase or nearest Denon sales office.
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• 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 other equipment supports HDCP.) • Check the settings of “HDMI/DVI SELECT”.
(4) Dynamic range Digital audio output: Optical digital output : Optical connector, 1 set Coaxial digital output : Pin jack, 1 set DENON LINK output : DENON LINK connector, 1 set IEEE 1394 terminal Power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz...
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