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Denon DVD-A1 Player With ESS Technology Vibratto DVD Chip Receives 5 Star Rating and Other Awards
DVD-A1 Player With ESSs Technology Brings Digital Home Entertainment to A Higher Level FREMONT, California, July 1, 2002ESS Technology (NASDAQ: ESST) a leading provider of silicon solutions for digital audio and video, digital home entertainment systems, and home networking solutions announced today the new Denon DVD-A1 DVD player, powered by ESSs ES6038 Vibratto DVD chip, has been labeled one of the most technically sophisticated players on the planet by Tomorrows Technology Today (T3) magazine and was awarded a five-star rating for its cutting-edge features. The Denon DVD-A1 player (also known as the DVD-9000 in the North American market), provides stunning picture quality with its Progressive-Scan video output and outstanding audio quality with its support of the advanced DVD-Audio format. The DVD-A1 player offers surround sound capability of up to 6 independent channels of 96-kHz 24-bit audio and 2-channel resolution of 192-kHz 24-bit audio. This enhanced player supports Linear Pulse Code Modulation (LPCM) audio decode, audio watermark detection, and Copy Protection for Prerecorded Media (CPPM). Using the ESS ES6038, the Denon DVD-A1 player offers SCART RGB, composite, and S-Video output as well as being able to play DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, CD, Video CD, and Kodak Picture CD. The Denon DVD-A1 player has also won other awards including: HiVi Audio Visual Magazine in Japan, which awarded the Denon player the Summer 2002s First Place Best Buy

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award for high-end DVD players, and Stereo Magazine in Japan rated the Denon DVD-A1 player as the Prime DVD-Audio player in its class of high-end players. Ryo Okazeri, deputy manager of Denon Ltd. stated, Denon is exited about the success of the DVD-A1 player meeting our customers demands for high-quality video and audio. The outstanding engineering expertise and support from ESS, together with the superior features of the ESS Vibratto chip, made it possible to meet our market objectives. Patrick Ang, executive vice president and chief operating officer at ESS Technology stated, ESSs superb audio and video technology is again demonstrated with the Denon DVDA1 player. The advanced technical features of the ESSs Vibratto chip family are well suited for mass-market players as well as for high-end digital entertainment systems. As the digital video market leader, ESS continues to meet the demands from our customers for the highest possible quality for both audio and video. About Denon, Ltd. From its beginning in 1910 as a manufacturer of single-side disc records and gramophones, Denon has become a world leader in the manufacture of high quality audio and audio/video equipment and software products for the entertainment and information industries. Our professional-use and consumer-use equipment and software products are recognized internationally for their originality and standards of quality, durability and innovation. Denon is recognized internationally as Japans leading manufacturer of high-quality audio and audiovisual products, and is the only company in the industry involved in the development and production of both hardware and software. Denons web site address is: http://www.denon.com/. About ESS Technology ESS Technology, Inc., is a leading supplier of high-performance feature-packed chips for the rapidly expanding DVD and digital entertainment markets. The company is also a leading provider of solutions for applications in the growing consumer entertainment market. ESS provides advanced products that enable the emergence of digital home systems that deliver and manage entertainment and information in the home.

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ESS, headquartered in Fremont, California, has R&D, sales, and technical support offices
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worldwide. ESS Technologys common stock is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol ESST. ESS Technologys web site address is: http://www.esstech.com.
The matters discussed in this news release include certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the impact of competitive products and pricing, the timely availability and acceptance of the Companys new products, the dependence on continued growth in demand for consumer multimedia products, and the other risks detailed from time to time in the SEC reports of ESS, including the reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.
Vibratto is a trademark of ESS Technology. All other trademarks used in this news release are the property of their respective owners.

AVC-A1SR DVD-A1

A/V Surround Amplifier DVD Audio/Video Player
*Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. *THX is a registered trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd. * Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved. Surround EX is a jointly developed technology of THX and Dolby Labs, Inc., and is a trademark of Dolby. Used under authorization. *Dolby, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Pro Logic, and the double-D device are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. *DTS is registered trademarks of DTS Technology. *HDCD, High Definition Compatible Digital and Pacific MicrosonicsTM are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. *PureProgressiveTM Technology brought to you by Silicon Image, Inc. *NSV and Super Sub Alias Filter are registered trademarks of Analog Devices,Inc. *Kodak is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company.
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AV C - A 1 S R THX Ultra2 Certified A/V Surround Amplifier
The AVC-A1SR surround amplifier inherits the critically acclaimed amplifier design characteristics of the AVC-A1SR while adding Denon's much improved DDSC-Digital sound processor for greater diversity in multi-channel reproduction of digital and analog signals. The AVC-A1SR's objective is to bring out the maximum performance potential of all types of sound sources. This model also provides a video conversion function for greater monitor connection flexibility, the added convenience of variable subwoofer cross-over switching, that will ensure a listening environment that is as close to ideal as possible. With its support of THX Ultra2 and a wealth of other features, the AVC-A1SR has become Denon's latest Surround Reference A/V amplifier for serious home theater enthusiasts.
High-quality Pure Audio Chassis Construction

DTS NEO:6

By positioning the power transformer at the center of the unit, the AVC-A1SR is equipped with a chassis construction in which unwanted vibrations are suppressed and excess vented heat is minimized. The digital circuits have been placed in the lower center of the unit and are completely shielded in their own enclosure, and the power amp circuits are located on the left and right sides. In addition, the analog circuitry has been isolated from the video circuitry to completely eliminate any mutual interference. The total chassis design preserves the purity of the audio signal from input to output to give your home theater a clean yet powerful sound, alive with all the details of the original recording.
DTS NEO:6 lets you enjoy 2-channel analog, PCM, and Dolby Digital 2-channel sources in full 6.1-channel surround sound.
DTS 96/24 5.1 Decoding for DVD-Video
High-quality 96-kHz, 24-bit (96/24) sound playback from ordinary DVD-Video recordings is limited to only two channels and there are also limitations on the picture. DVD-Video recorded in DTS 96/24, however, allows high-quality 5.1-channel sound playback in full-quality, full-motion video.

Dolby Pro Logic II

With the AVC-A1SR, you can use Dolby Pro Logic II to do more than
Wide-Range Play Capability for DVD-Audio or SACD New DDSC-Digital Processor, for High-quality Sound Reproduction

just enjoy your 2-channel analog, PCM, and Dolby Digital 2-channel sources in surround sound ambiance. You can also add the soundfield effects of THX Post Processing to Dolby Pro Logic II in Movie mode(*2) to brilliantly enhance the excitement of 2-channel A/V sources.
(*2) On Denon A/V amplifiers, this Movie mode is displayed as MODE CINEMA.
1. 24-bit, 192-kHz Analog-to-Digital Conversion
The AVC-A1SR is capable of 24-bit, 96-kHz or 192-kHz A/D conversion, improving S/N and dynamic range by approximately 10 dB. A/D conversion and DSP processing (*1) of external input signals (max. 8 channels) is also possible. The AVC-A1SR is thus able to perform bass management and delay processing on DVD-Audio signals. THX post processing is also possible with this DSP.
(*1) It is possible to select whether signals are to be processed by the DSP or output as an analog signal.

Dolby Headphone

Since sound from a headphone enters the ears directly, it can cause fatigue during extended listening sessions. Dolby Headphone replicates the effects of sound from speakers in a room by localizing the sound source at the front or the side as though the listener were enjoying 3D sound at a movie theater. Dolby Headphone is effective not only with Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic but with CD and other 2-channel sources as well. The AVC-A1SR also lets you record signals encoded with Dolby Headphone to other recorders so that you can enjoy the effects of Dolby Headphone with a portable MD player or other device. (This is possible with both analog and digital recordings.)
2. 24-bit, 192-kHz Digital Interface Receiver
The AVC-A1SR employs a total of four 24-bit, 192-kHz digital interface receivers, one for every two channels, enabling multi-channel digital input through Denon Digital Link or external digital input to perform at optimum potential.
3. New SHARC Dual 32-bit Floating Point DSPs
The AVC-A1SR uses a dual configuration of new HammerHead SHARC 21161 32-bit floating point DSPs from Analog Devices.
5 Channel & 7 Channel Stereo Modes Dual Surround Mode Speaker Selection Adjustable Cross-Over Switching
4. 24-bit, 192-kHz All-channels Differential-mode D/A Conversion
For optimum fidelity and transparency, the AVC-A1SR features the latest Burr-Brown PCM-1738E high resolution 24-bit, 192 kHz DACs, in an eight-channel, differential configuration (2-DAC channels per each audio channel). These DACs satisfy DSD specifications.
The AVC-A1SR supports subwoofer cross-over switching with a choice of 5 cross-over frequencies: 40, 60, 80, 100, and 120 Hz. This lets you more accurately match the performance characteristics of the subwoofer to the main speaker system.
THX Ultra2 Certified 7-channel High Power Amplifier
Accurate Signal Transmission from the Pre-amplifier Section

DENON Digital Link

The AVC-A1SR features an equal power 7-channel amplifier section, with identical amplifier design on all 7 channels. The Front (L/R), Center, and Surround (L/R) channels are driven by 225 watts of power each, and the two Surround Back channels, used for 6.1-channel DTS-ES and DOLBY DIGITAL EX sources, are also each powered with 225 watts (all channels rated into 6 ohms). High current, low impedance drive-capable discrete power transistors are used for each channel, and the high power output of 225 watts per channel (into 6 ohms) ensures that the speakers are driven with ample foundation to reproduce movie and music soundtracks with
Parts suitable for high attenuation have been strictly selected for use in the volume circuit that controls the signal levels of all eight channels. Since a differential D/A configuration has also been adopted for each channel, the widest possible dynamic range is secured with mutual interference effectively suppressed across the entire frequency range. The pre-amp's gain is varied to match the output level, improving S/N in the range where the volume is often used. Highly accurate volume adjustment in variable steps of 0.5 dB in the range of -80 to +18 dB is possible as well.
High-grade LPCM 24-bit/96-kHz for 6-channel or 24-bit/192-kHz for 2-channel(*3) digital input is possible when the AVC-A1SR is connected via a shielded twisted pair (STP) cable to a Denon DVD player that supports Denon Digital Link. Since Denon Digital Link uses low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS), transfer capabilities of greater than 1.2 Gbps at a differential voltage of approximately 0.3 Vpp are possible.
(*3) If a 24-bit, 192-kHz sound source is copyright protected, the DVD player may convert the digital output.

External Digital Input

For future system expansion, the AVC-A1SR provides external digital
superb fidelity and the widest dynamic range. The AVC-A1SR proudly bears the THX Ultra2 logo, certifying that it satisfies the newest certification standards of Lucasfilm Ltd., governing performance, features, sound quality, power, stability into low-impedance speaker loads, and ease of operation.
Differential Signal Input Pre Output
DENONs Latest Surround Technology Faithfully Recreates the Surround Sound Produced at the Dubbing Stage.
inputs that support multi-channel (6/8-channel PCM) inputs from an external unit. Multi-channel digital signal input is possible using a maximum of 4 sets of coaxial digital inputs.

DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 / DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 / DTS NEO:6 / DTS 96/24 Dolby Digital / Dolby Digital EX / Dolby Pro Logic II THX Surround EX / THX Cinema / THX Ultra2 Cinema / THX MusicMode
Pure Direct Mode, to Deliver Pure Audio Quality AL24 Processing Plus High-quality Component Video In/Out Terminals (100-MHz Bandwidth)
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 + THX Post Processing
By adding THX Post Processing to the localized sound and spatial expression of DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, your listening room is almost completely transformed into a full-featured cinema.
Input/Output Terminals For Every A/V System
13 Sets Analog Input. 2 Sets 8-ch Analog EXT. Input. PHONO(MM), CD, TUNER DVD, VDP, TV, DBS/SAT V.AUX, VCR-1, VCR-2, VCR-3, CDR/TAPE-1, MD/TAPE-2 FRONT L/R x 2, CENTER x 2, SURROUND L/R x 2, SURROUND BACK L/R x 2, SUBWOOFER x 2 OPTICAL X 6 COAXIAL X 5 RF Denon Digital Link

Audio Inputs

Sets Digital (Optical) Input Sets Digital (Coaxial) Input Set Dolby Digital RF. Set Denon Digital Link.

Audio Outputs

1 Set 8-ch Analog PRE Output. 5 Sets Analog REC Output.. 2 Sets Analog Multi Zone Output. 2 Sets Digital (Optical) Output. FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURROUND BACK L/R, SUBWOOFER VCR-1,VCR-2,VCR-3, CDR/TAPE-1, MD/TAPE-2 L/R(LINE OUT) x 1, L/R(PREOUT) x 1 OPTICAL x 2

Video Inputs

3 Sets Component Video Input. 8 Sets Composite Input. 8 Sets S-Video Input. DVD, TV, DBS/SAT DVD, VDP, TV,DBS/SAT V.AUX, VCR-1,VCR-2, VCR-3 DVD, VDP, TV, DBS/SAT, V.AUX, VCR-1,VCR-2, VCR-3

Video Outputs

1 Set Component Video Output 6 Sets Composite Output.. 5 Sets S-Video Output. MONITOR VCR-1, VCR-2, VCR-3, MULTI ZONE, MONITOR-1, MONITOR-2, VCR-1, VCR-2, VCR-3, MONITOR-1, MONITOR-2,

Specifications

. *THD figures are power amp stage values. 275 W x 2 (6 ohms, EIAJ). 225 W x 2 (8 ohms, EIAJ). 170 W x 2 (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05 % THD). 275 W (6 ohms, EIAJ). 225 W (8 ohms, EIAJ). 170 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05 % THD). 275 W x 2 (6 ohms, EIAJ). 225 W x 2 (8 ohms, EIAJ). 170 W x 2 (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05 % THD). 275 W x 2 (6 ohms, EIAJ). 225 W x 2 (8 ohms, EIAJ). 170 W x 2 (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05 % THD)

Power Amplifier Section

Rated output. Front.. Center. Surround. Surround back.

Preamplifier Section

Input sensitivity/Impedance
PHONO(MM). 2.5 mV/47 kohms TUNER, CD, DVD, VDP, TV, DBS/SAT, V.AUX, VCR-1, VCR-2, VCR-3, CDR/TAPE-1, MD/TAPE-2, FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURROUND BACK. 200 mV/47 kohms SUBWOOFER. 36 mV/47 kohms

Output level/Load Impedance
FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURROUND BACK L/R, SUBWOOFER. 1.2 V/10 kohms V.AUX, VCR-1, VCR-2, VCR-3, CDR/TAPE-1, MD/TAPE-2, MONITOR. 200 mV/47 kohms Frequency response. 10 Hz - 100 kHz; +0, -3 dB (DIRECT MODE) Signal-to-noise ratio. 105 dB RIAA deviation. 1 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz) Tone control. Treble: 10 dB at 10 kHz, Bass: 10 dB at 100 Hz

General

AVC-A1SR
Power supply. AC 230 V, 50 Hz Power consumption. 720W Dimensions. 434 (W) x 216 (H) x 486 (D) mm Weight. 29.0 kg

Video Conversion

Support for Multi Zone Configurations
2 Sets of 8-Channel External Analog Inputs

Audio Delay Function

The AVC-A1SR is equipped with a video switching system that converts composite video signals to S-Video and/or composite and S-video to component video. The input signal types---whether composite, S-Video, or component---are auto detected, then the signal with the highest picture quality is given highest priority and output to the monitor. (Manual operation can be used to override auto detection.)
The AVC-A1SR provides a Multi Zone Output function and a Select function that let you output different sources to multiple zones. Sources can be selected for output to up to 2 additional zones, in addition to the main room. Multi-room Zone 1 can have variable pre-amp output along with composite video feed, and Multi-room Zone 2 can have fixed stereo audio output. The AVC-A1SRs Power Amplifier Assign function lets you assign the 2 Surround Back (SB L/R) amplifier channels when the system is not configured for 7.1, to instead drive the Multi-room Zone 2 speakers, with 225 Watts per channel output power, while still providing 5 discrete amplifier channels to drive all speakers in a 5.1 configured home theater room.
A/D Conversion and DSP Processing are also possible.
Audio Delay function corrects slight lags between sound and picture that can occur when a video signal is processed, such
Personal Memory Plus RS-232C Port
(Third-party system controls only)
as in a Progressive Scan DVD player or outboard video processor.
Icon-based On Screen Display Includes the RC-871 Remote Control Unit with Large LCD Touch Panel
8-+5 V and +12 V and Trigger Outputs for Power Amplifier
DVD-A1 THX Certified DVD Audio/Video Player
Denon engineers have pulled out all the stops in its development of the DVD-A1 to ensure that this DVD player reproduces sound and pictures at the highest possible level of quality. The DVD-A1 is packed with PureProgressiveTM circuitry for superior Interlaced-to-Progressive video conversion; six 14-bit, 108-MHz video D/A converters, Noise Shaped Video and a Super Sub Alias Filter. For high-quality audio output, the DVD-A1 sports AL24 Processing Plus supporting a sampling frequency of 192-kHz; 24-bit, 192-kHz audio D/A converters and other state-of-the-art audio technologies to extract the maximum potential of DVD-Audio. Along with Denon's critically acclaimed circuit design and chassis construction, the DVD-A1 is a truly remarkable new flagship DVD player from Denon.

New PureProgressive Circuit

Super Sub Alias Filter

(NTSC Conversion Output Only)
The S/N ratio can be improved when unwanted signals of higher than 6.75 MHz following D/A conversion are cut. The DVD-A1 thus uses a Super Sub Alias Filter that produces flat characteristics, ensuring that adverse influences do not affect video signals inside the essential frequency band, and folding noise is eliminated. In the DVD-A1, the Super Sub Alias Filter is applied to the chroma signal as well as the luminance signal, improving color reproduction.
Analog filter Signal loss and phase characteristics degradation occur here
The DVD-A1's interlace to progressive converter is the new SiI504 Converter with PureProgressiveTM circuitry from Silicon Image. The SiI504 features faster moving picture detection and improved film/video mode recognition capability. High-speed processing: This Sil504 Progressive Converter is capable of processing 6 billion operations per second, providing the finest in motionadaptive de-interlacing. Moving picture detection: PureProgressiveTM features 2:3 pulldown detection, which converts 24-fps Film based material to 60-fps TV/Video playback, while also detecting Video based material, animation and graphics. PureProgressiveTM is capable of reproducing DVD-Video discs containing both Film and Video material, as well as high picture quality progressive video sources, while avoiding the flickering caused by detection delays of these different formats. In processing moving video signals, a conventional progressive converter performs detection on a full frame-by-frame basis, while PureProgressiveTM stores 4 fields of video signals in a 64-Mbit SDRAM buffer, enabling the detection and processing on a pixel-by-pixel basis to achieve greater precision in discriminating between moving and still pictures. Improved 2:3 pulldown detection: There are cases in which 2:3 pulldown data signals on DVD-Video discs are not in sync. The PureProgressiveTM converter will quickly detect the non-sequential points and perform appropriate corrective measures at high speed to minimize picture flickering. It is now also possible to select Level Detection or Flag Detection as the detection method used for Film and Video material. If an incorrect flag was recorded or the difference between the video level and noise level is very small and distinctions on the disc are difficult to detect, this selection ensures optimum detection capability and minimizes picture quality degradation.

Video signal

Video noise

Noise mixes in

108 MHz

27 MHz Sampling

Signal loss and phase characteristics degradation occur here Analog filter

54 MHz Sampling

Sufficiently flat characteristics in the required frequency range
Analog filter Video signal Ample cutoff characteristics

13.MHz

108 MHz Sampling and Super Sub Alias Filter
Fig 2. Super Sub Alias Filter Characteristics
14-bit, 108-MHz Video D/A Converter
The DVD-A1 uses a total of six 14-bit, 108-MHz video D/A converters to tap the maximum potential of the new PureProgressiveTM circuit's performance. The DVD-A1 uses independent D/A converters for Progressive and Interlaced picture reproduction. These converters provide a very high sampling frequency of 108-MHz, with 4x oversampling used for Progressive and 8x oversampling for
A Wealth of Picture Quality Adjustment Functions
Contrast, Brightness, Hue, Sharpness, and Gamma can be adjusted as desired by the user.

AL24 Processing Plus

Denon has further developed its proprietary AL24 Processing, an analog waveform reproduction technology, to support the 192-kHz sampling frequency of DVD-Audio. This new technology, AL24 Processing Plus, thoroughly suppresses quantization noise associated with D/A conversion of LPCM signals to reproduce the low-level signals with optimum clarity that will bring out all the delicate nuances of the music.
Thorough Vibration-resistant Design
Interlaced operation, resulting in the highest detailed D/A conversion.
Since the high-density data recorded on DVD must be read with absolute accuracy, vibrations from outside or from internal sources, such as the power supply, will adversely affect sound and picture quality. A variety of designs have been incorporated in the DVD-A1 to suppress these unwanted vibrations. The bottom plate forming the foundation of the chassis is a 6-mm thick, 4-layer hybrid construction made up of a 1.2-mm thick copper-plated metal sheet and three layers of 1.6-mm metal sheets. Large insulators of sintered alloy (the same type used in Denon's high-end S1 series) have been used for the DVD-A1's feet to absorb external vibrations. Reinforcing plates for the base, front, and rear are composed of four 1.2-mm thick copperplated sheets, that have been utilized in a 3-box construction design to strengthen the chassis. The chassis also uses copper plating to bring the ground electric potential of the overall chassis close to equipotential in order to suppress electrical noise. The top cover uses three types of 1.2-mm thick metal sheets in different shapes, while 2.5-mm thick aluminum panels have been used for the sides, giving rigidity to the entire chassis. The DVD mechanism is mounted on a cast-aluminum base between the mechanism and the chassis. Parts made of different materials effectively absorb vibrations caused by the unit itself as well as from outside to ensure stable operation.

THX Ultra Certified

Since a filter with ample cutoff characteristics can also be used for the analog low-pass filter, the DVD-A1 reproduces the delicate nuances of video signals, allowing viewers to enjoy the original picture at the highest level of realism.
The THX Ultra certification standards are comprised of tests in three categories; Audio Quality, Video Quality and User Interface. These tests ensure that a certified DVD player is fully capable of bringing out the best visual and sonic quality of all your DVD discs.

Noise Shaped Video (NSV)

24-bit, 192-kHz Audio D/A Converters
Newly-Developed Loading Mechanism for Suppression of Vibrations
The NSV feature works in the digital domain to reduce noise in the video signal frequency band in order to enhance video signal linearity.
The DVD-A1 uses 8 Burr-Brown PCM-1704, high-performance 24-bit, 192-kHz D/A converters to faithfully and accurately enable high-quality performance required for any multi-channel playback. Each main channel(FL/FR) have 2 DACs per channel in a differential configuration, while the Center/Surround Left/Surround Right/Subwoofer channels
The newly-developed loading mechanism uses a guide and tray painted with protein material that is highly resistant to vibrations in order to prevent unwanted vibrations to the tray.
Analog filter characteristics

receive one per channel.

Noise level without NSV
V ith NS r level w alog filte Noise SV + an l with N ve Noise le

Pure Direct Mode

The DVD-A1 includes two Pure Direct modes that further improve sound quality. For example, during analog audio output, Pure Direct can turn off digital signal outputs, video signal outputs, and the front panel display which can easily influence the sound quality of the analog audio signals.
Fig 1. Noise Shaped Video (NSV) Characteristics
The user can define which operations are to be turned off and store those preferences in memory.
. DVD-R/RW (DVD Video), Video CD,. Music CD, CD-R/RW (AUDIO/MP3/JPEG),. Picture CD. 2 sets composite video output:. 1 Vp-p (with 75 ohms load). 1 set S-Video output:. Y; 1 Vp-p (with 75 ohms load),. C; 0.3 Vp-p (PAL), 0.286 Vp-p (NTSC). Component Video Output: Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr:. Y; 1.0 Vp-p (with 75 ohms load),. Cb/Pb; 0.648 Vp-p (with 75 ohms load),. Cr/Pr; 0.648 Vp-p (with 75 ohms load)

Video Section

. Video outputs

Signal system. PAL/NTSC

easy operation in a Disc played. DVD Audio, DVD Video, dark room.
Audio outputs. 2 Sets Analog Front Channel (FL/FR) Ouput,. 1 Set Analog Multi Channel (SL/SR/C/SW)Output,. 1 Set Optical Digital Output,. 1 Set Coaxial Digital Output,. 1 Set DENON Digital Link Audio inputs. 1 Set Optical Digital Input,. 1 Set Coaxial Digital Input Signal-to-noise ratio. 118 dB (DVD/CD) Dynamic range. 108/100 dB (DVD/CD) Total harmonic distortion. 0.0015/0.0018 % (DVD/CD)

Audio Section

Power supply. AC 230 V, 50 Hz Power consumption. 42 W Dimensions/weight. 434 (W) x 136 (H) x 411 (D) mm, 18.5 kg
Layout for High Sound Quality
CD-R/RW (MP3 / JPEG) Playback (*2)
The DVD-A1's audio, video, digital, and power supply circuit boards have been isolated into independent blocks to prevent mutual interference.
When the DVD-A1 is connected via a shielded twisted pair (STP), RJ45 fitted cable to a Denon Digital Link compliant A/V receiver, the Denon Digital Link interface enables high-grade LPCM 24-bit / 96-kHz
The DVD-A1 supports the CD-R/RW format. It plays finalized CD-R/RW discs containing MP3 audio files. It also reads still photos in the JPEG format taken by a digital camera.
Independent Power Supplies
/ 6-channel or 24-bit / 192-kHz / 2-channel (*1) digital output. Since the Denon Digital Link uses low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS), transfer capabilities of greater than 1.2 Gbps at a differential voltage of approximately 0.3 Vpp are possible. And since signal transfer is balanced and voltage is lower than coaxial or unbalanced cables, the Denon Digital Link is far less susceptible to radiated noise, ensuring
Independent power supplies have been provided for the audio signal processing block, the video signal block and other areas to eliminate mutual distortion with other blocks. Clean supplies of power to the various circuits contribute to high picture and sound quality.

Kodak Picture CD

The DVD-A1 also plays Picture CDs (Kodak format only).

RS-232C Port

Specially Selected Parts for High Sound and Picture Quality Digital Bass Management
the highest level of signal transfer.

Brilliant Black

DVD-A1 can pass below black video (PLUGE) via the progressive or
HDCD Decoder PAL/NTSC Conversion Output
interlace video outputs for correct monitor setup and optimum picture quality.
When playing multi-channel Dolby Digital, LPCM or DVD-Audio/MLP sources, it is possible to preset speaker configurations and delay times. The crossover point is fixed at 80 Hz with 12 dB high and 24 dB low pass filter slopes.
DVD-R/RW (DVD-Video Recording Mode) Playback (*2)
Self-illuminated GLO-KEY Remote Controller with Easy Recognition Layout
The DVD-A1 comes equipped with a self-illuminating remote controller for