Denon DVD-1920 - Page 20

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Allen Freeman

Not when done properly, it doesn't. I would assume that the SP1000 handles DVI correctly!

I have a real newbie question here, was hoping someone could answer.

Just by turning on "Pscan" does that mean that you are using/upconverting to 720p. My terminology might not be techinically correct.

I am looking for the best possible picture quality on my Sanyo Z4 pj using the 1920.

Thanks!!

hello, anybody has subtitles during DivX movie playing from 1920?
If yes please inform about format of this file.
Rgds

Turning on Progressive Scan only effects the component outputs, which are limited to 480p. The HDMI output is always progressive scan and can output 480p, 720p, or 1080i.

I'm new to all the modern receivers and bass management etc. but I have a question on the best set up option for the combination of a Denon 756s / 1920 used with a Denon AVR 886S / AVR 2106.

I do plan on listening to DVD-AUDIO and SACD.

I understand that if I connect the DVD 1920 to the AVR using optical I will be using the AVRs DAC for all DTS,DOLBY and DVD-AUDIO. My AVR uses the AD1837 DAC, and the DVD Player uses the Burr-Brown PCM-1738.

I noticed the $6000 AVRs use Burr-Brown so I am assuming BB is better. If the Burr-Brown DAC is better than the AD1837 then I'd need to use the analog out from DVD to analog in on the AVR. If this is true then would I need to use the DVD players bass management? OR would the AVRs bass management still work on the analog inputs? I worry about using the DVD players bass management over the AVRs bass managment since the AVR has all the auto set up w/mic for it's auto EQing & delay based on actual room acoustics.

I know that SACD requires the analog connection but should I do both optical and analog? Obviously using analog for SACD ONLY and optical for all other formats...

I also could just copy the AVRs auto set up results to the DVD player set up.

NOTE: I do not have the DVD player yet so I haven't acutally seen the menu set up options.

Thank you!

Steve

Optical can not be used for DVD-Audio. You will have to use the 6 analog connections to the receiver 5.1 analog input and allow the DVD-1920 to decode DVD-Audio.

Chris

Quick questions...

Can someone suggest a decent cable for connecting the 5.1 analong outs? Is there a single cable that will do it, or do I need two two 3 composite cables? Is there a place online that has decent prices on cables?

can anybody confirm if 1920 can play wmv hd files? I've just downloaded several clips and am planning to burn them to a cd and play it through the 1920. do I just burn them as an ordinary data file and the player can read it?

Silly,

I just got a new DVD/CD burner this weekend. I will try downloading some WM HD media files and burn them and see how my 1920 does. I'll let you know how it goes.

Srowin: You will want to run a digital audio cable (optical or coaxial) to your receiver for use with DD/DTS and maybe CD. You will want to use the 5.1 analog outs for DVD-A/SACD and maybe CD.

Kromax: Just use a decently constructed cable. It's only analog audio running for 3 feet or so.

Very cool, I too am interested in those results

Hi everyone

I want to buy this player to replace my Samsung HD-841. But there´s a small problem. I need it to be multi region (at least 1, 4 and 2), and to be able to play PAL as well as NTSC.

I´ve searched all over the web, but I´ve only could found some firmware for European models (and they specifically forbid you to use it in NTSC models). What do you think it would happen if I install the European firmware in my NTSC 1920? Can it damage the 1920? Or, does anybody know where can I find the right firmware?

By the way, my local Denon dealer can not be bothered to do it for me, so it´s up to me then, and I really really want this player.

Thanks and sorry for my poor grammar (English is not my first language).

I don't have time to read hundreds of posts in this thread, but would like to get a general feeling for how owners of the Denon 1920 feel about it --> thrilled, happy, so-so, dissatisfied, etc.

What do you most/least like about this player?

Has anyone compared the Denon 1920 with the Oppo or Panny S97?
Why did you choose the Denon over these other brands?

Thanks!

TMG

I owned a 1910 a s97 and now an OPPO, sold the other 2 I will stick with the OPPO.

I love my 1920 . Was a real good price for a DVD/SACD/DVD-A player.

I feel so-so about it. picture was noisier than a Panny S97 I had in house. macroblocking is a dealbreaker and the reason I have a Pio 79avi now. I'm still thinking about trying an oppo and trying to tweak out the MB. We'll see.

I'll have an RP-82 to play with soon as well.

We have had the Denon 1920 since November and have enjoyed it. Music sounds great, sound tracks are clear and robust. Picture is very good to excellent and yes I have seen some minor flaws they have been brief and few. Have the Denon 3805 for power and it looks nice with it and the lights match set to lower level - silly but it looks cool in a stealth sort of way.

Check www.partsexpress.com or www.buy.com. good selection of reasonably priced cables

I ended up with the following from www.buy.com. The 3 pairs of audio interconnects are for the 5.1 analog signal. This gives you more options than looking for an overpriced 5.1-in-one cable.

sku: 90121452
description: Phoenix Gold ARX-810 Platinum Level Pro Reference Series Audio Interconnect
qty: 3
unit price: $19.99
item total: $59.97

In response to TMG's survey, I am happy with the 1920 overall, very satisfied with the picture and sound. My only complaint is that frustrating on/off issue. I go out of my way to avoid using the buttons on the front panel, but it still comes up sometimes. Come on Denon, hurry up with the solution!!

Enjoy,

--tb

I like my 1920. Very good picture, and excellent sound ( especially at the players price range). I use the player for DVD-Audio & SACD. As far as the power issue, I put a movie in pause and then hit power ( all on the remote), I do not hit stop. Doing this, I never have an issue.

whats difference between RGB and YcRcR, and in your opinon which has better PQ? Also the option under HDMI enchance, does it help better PQ?

i got my 1920 for SACD and DVD-A and an dhmi output without black crush, it's the only player that fits all those requirements anywhere near this price range.

i agree that it does have a slightly noisier picture than some other upconverting players but i am not convinced it's noise, i think it's just a more accurate representation of certain discs because some dvd's look incredible and smooth.

i don't see any macroblocking with my infocus projector, but i can see this being a deal breaker if it shows up on your setup. i have seen macroblocking and it's one of the most distracting dvd artifacts you can come across.

i have had one nagging issue though - several times since i've owened it i have been unable to turn it on, the standby light is on but i can't power it up. a quick power cycle/unplug does the trick but it's a little bit of a concern.

With HDMI, you will want to run digital component, not RGB. Under black level, you do not want "enhanced".

FYI
If you have a CRT display and don't need the HDMI output, Ubid has 3 refurbished 2200's available for $269 (MSRP @$600). Do a search on AVS, pretty good reviews. I have a Sony CRT-RPTV and had a Sony 975 w- HDMI. No visible difference between HDMI and component. The reviews indicate the component performance is excellent on the 2200 as well as the audio, for the money, which at the time was close to $600. Now discontinued, get'em while they're around.

after finally calibrating my 1920 with its user settings (don't want to adjust with my projector because the Denon is on an HDMI switcher), i can say i am now VERY impressed with the PQ.

i have brightness +1, contrast -3, color +1, gamma unchanged. I was a little suprised I had to drop the contrast to -3 to eliminate slight blooming but now it looks PHENOMENAL.

a definite keeper - ironic that with my theater setup it's taken me right up until HD-DVD is about to be released to set up an upconverting player that i LIKE and actually calibrate it! i spend most of my time with hd, but now i have a reason to enjoy my dvd's again.

so - does anyone else have their contrast bumped down the same way i have? i wasn't expecting to have to do that but it really loks great now.

New, and first post.
First, thanks for all the fine info. Because of this board I decided to purchase my 1920. And so far it's working well. My TV is a Hitachi RPTV, V710 (LCD RPTV). I have it connected with HDMI.
My set up is not sophisticated at all, not doing surround (my amp is a Carver from the 80's, and hence no 5:1, no optical or digital). Just 2 channel stereo. Which I'm quite satisfied with actually. Just starting to acquire some SACD and DVD-A discs.
So far I haven't experienced the problem with the power on/off.
My question is a simple one.
Sometimes when I'm playing a SACD with the Pure Direct on, the HDMI light blinks. Why does it do that?

ddt,

The blinking HDMI light is basically telling you that the 1920 does not sense anything on the other end of the HDMI cable. That connection requires an electronic 'handshake', so when your TV is off the light will blink. Also, I believe that the 1920's Pure Direct mode disables HDMI, so it will blink whether your TV is on or not. I could be wrong about this--I haven't used Pure Direct.

Enjoy,

--tb

anyone have trouble whe play dvd-a using only stero instead multi-channel? I'm using analog setup in the player, I can play multi-channel but unable to play stero using the same dvd-A(hotel calafornia). is it because in stero its 192khz/24 bit, and my receiver can't handle it? or something else. (note i'm using 6-channel output)

Anybody know what the sub crossover point is on this player? The manual implies 100hz cuz that's what it defines as the dividing line between large and small. However, 100hz is pretty high and the analog mch hirez sound I'm getting from this player (a loaner from my dealer until my Marantz DV9600 arrives) is pretty good for its market segment...very good in fact. I'd be surprised if my system responds this well to a 100hz xover. Oh well, back to the music.

Silly and Shutter,

I was able to make my first pass at burning a DVD from the T2 download of the WMV HD material from the Windows HD Content Showcase site tonite. I could only burn T2 after converting it to .bop and .ifo files using WinAVI Converter and burning those to DVD using the Nero software the came with my Plextor DVD burner. The 1920 played those files ok, kinda had a small stutter and the picture was not very clean, but I think it was more the WINAVI Converter's fault and not the 1920. I could not get the original .wmv file to burn to DVD as a video. Any ideas?