Denon 3910 Owners Thread - Page 193

You just answered my questions, thanks.

I just wanted to make sure that the European releases were also 96/24...not just simply 5.1 DVD. I'd rather have the European discs if they are indeed Redbook CD and DVD-A w/ video instead of DualDisc (bad word). It cooks my nuts (think Xmas song) that a disc won't play in the 3910. So what if I can flip it over...I shouldn't have to...DualDisc just blows.

J.

I ordered 3 of them from Amazon.uk, I'll let you know.

Yes, all the 'double-disc' TH sets are true DVD-A. Indentical to the US releases except two discs instead of one. I got mine all from amazon.uk

Excellent... I'm all over it!

J.

I'm trying out a 3910 right now.

This thread is so long, i would need a wrap up of important things to know.

I'm connected thru HDMI 720p to a CRT FP and using Mch sacd thru analog out. It is a 2004 production unit.

1- Do i need a firmware upgrade of any kind ? IF yes whre can i find it ?
2- What about the enhanced black feature ?

Seems to have some stange navigation issue in setup as i cannot get into Mch speaker setup.

Thx

Give one of these places a call regarding the firmware they may be able to help you.

HECOTRON INTERNATIONAL INC.
1370 PONCETMONTREAL,QCH3M 3A4
514-736-1313


FILLION ELECTRONIQUE
5690 SHERBROOKE ESTMONTREAL,QCH1N 1A1
514-254-6041

I'm assuming you purchased the 3910 in CA. Unfortunately Denon Canada does not have any firmware info on the website.

As for the enhanced black most people don't use it but you can always flip back and forth to see if you like it better.

I took the unit at Fillion, so i'm ok.

Anyway, it's going back. Compared to an HTPC, PQ sucks. I can see large area of MB in the black scenes.

Sound wise, it's ok, but not for the price.

It definitely is not a unit for everyone. In home testing is the only way to find out.

As I realized this weekend, the other reason I'd much rather have the separate Redbook CD and DVD-A combo (European version) of the Talking Heads discs instead of the DualDisc is because the bonus tracks (at least on Remain in Light) are only on the "CD" side of the DualDisc and not accessible with the 3910.

J.

I bought the Brick dualdisc set so I didn't have a choice back then. But one way around it is to rip the "cd" side to your harddrive, then burn a real cd. Some may even say it sounds better with a nice EAC rip (discussion for a different thread entirely).

I have the same setup and use the Denon Link cable for sound. You have to select DLIII in your setup for it to work. The sound is really incredible. I have both hooked up, and the system uses Denon Link all of the time for sound.

Diverace

I have searched, and maybe I overlooked it, but I have not been able to find any posts where someone has indicated whether they have successfully connected a 3910 via Firewire to a Pioneer receiver (mine is a 49TXi). I am interested if anyone has successfully done this, and if they have what issues (if any) have you encountered.

I am thinking of purchasing a B-Stock 3910 from Dakmart (who seems to be a Denon authorized reseller).

Any information would be GREATLY appreciated.

Thank you
Bryan

I don't think I've read of any issues using a Firewire connection.... I don't think you'll have any problems.... although I don't use it myself.

Here is a post from a few pages back.

They are. I bought a B-Stock 2910 from them. Buy with confidence.

Hi all...
I have been debating many upgrades to my system.

The 3910 is one (as I have the Denon 3805 receiver).

I was wondering if anyone who has this DVD player also has the NEC 50xr5?
If so, how is the combo?
Any MB issues? What are you feeding it... 480P, or an upconverted signal?

Thanks in advance!

shane

Shane, I also have the 3805 and was waiting for the new generation denon dvd players, which I hope will include the denon-link on lower-end models as well (an hypothetical 2920, let's say). Do you think it's worth it to buy a 3910 now? When is this going to be replaced any way, these players have been around for two years, that's an eternity

Actually badsatan...
I'm totally with you on this. I even asked a salesman today whether or not he knew of something new for Denon in this vein. He knew of nothing and checked his computer, but it showed nothing.

You are right. This model has been out for a long time, and is in need of a replacement. I could wait... I guess. I've waited a long time already. I originally bought the 3805 in order to connect to a D-link DVD player like the 3910. But I'm jonesin' for a new dvd player and it's a choice between this or the Pioneer elite DV-79avi.

Time will tell, I guess.

Still curious about the MB issue with the NEC panel, though.

shane

There was talk on another thread - 2910 maybe - maybe even this thread - that Denon will not be intoducing ANY new models due to BD/HD-DVD being just around the corner. The poster said he read it somewhere, but never followed through when challanged - by me - to provide a link. Nonetheless, it's not so far fetched for them to at least freeze further intos until they see how the next gen is going to do. Another point I'd like to make is this: Denon's line is "complete" right now and, perhaps, needs no updating. Just what could be improved on either the 2910 or 3910 and not increase the price? And the 5910 is certainly all it could be.

There will be at least one newer player from Denon at CEDIA but, afaik, nothing announced for HD-DVD or BD yet.

Kal

Any thoughts on where it will fit into their line - top, bottom, somewhere in between?

I recall reading somewhere on this forum where Kris Deering said that the last top of the line SD DVD player Denon will make is the current 5910. That certainly leaves open the possibility for a less expensive model to be brought out.

Yeah, that's what I was remembering; somebody posted that Kris "said", but no one ever linked to where Kris said it. And Kris never popped in to straighten us out on the matter.

The exact quote is in the link below, he says "supposedly", and being that he has worked closely with Denon on their DVD products I would tend to believe his input.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...14#post7048914
Denon 5910 Owners Thread - AVS Forum

Thanks, keenan, for firming that up.

Here's the link to DenonUK with the new 5910A(1080p over HDMI)

Denon A1XVA(1080p over HDMI)



1080p output via HDMI. World's First Consumer Product to be Powered with the Silcon Optix Realta chip with Hollywood Quality Video (HQV) processing by Teranex World's First DVD player to feature 10-Bit DVDO Professional Scaler Exclusive 10-bit DPIC (DENON Pixel Image Correction)
THX Ultra-Certification
DVI-D and HDMI Outputs with selectable 480p/720p/1080i/1080p output and simultaneous output (at same scale rate)
2 sets of Component Video outputs, 1 with Gold BNC connections - continuous 480p/576p output even with DVI or HDMI outputs activated
Built-in Dolby Digital, DTS, DVD-Audio and SACD decoders with 5.1 analog outputs
Highest quality 24-bit, 192-kHz Audio DACs on all channels
Dedicated and discrete PCM-1792 DAC's in differential mode for 2 channel outputs
HDCD decoding
Advanced AL24 Processing for 2 channel playback, and AL24 Processing Plus for 5.1 channel playback
DENON LINK 3rd edition with SACD playback.
Two IEEE-1394 Outputs
Pure Direct Modes
3 box, 5 block internal layout to isolate analog, digital and video circuits.

But that is just an upgrade to the current 5910 (or A1XV in Europe). The upgrade is available separately and costs about 300. I don't know if it's only firmware or if there are some parts to be replaced also.

Yes, I think it's called a 5910ci here in the US. It a 5910 with 1080p output added. Currently sold 5910s should already have the upgrade.

Keenan-

Any word on those TalkingHeads discs yet?

J.