User manual DENON DVD-557

[. . . ] Now, this DCDi technology that was available only in the higher-end DVD players has been included in Denon's affordable DVD-557. A Wealth of Playback Functions The DVD-557 includes a wide variety of playback functions, such as Resume Play, for returning to the Pause position on the disc after the playback was restarted; Slow Play; Repeat Play (A-B, Chapter, Track, Disc); Random Play, and Program Play. VSS (Virtual Surround Sound) Enjoy enveloping surround sound using just one pair of speakers. Discrete Remote Control commands for Power On/Off Display Dimmer Key Playback (*1) With the increasing presence of DVD recorders, consumers are increasingly recording audio and video material onto DVD discs. These discs can be played back on the DVD-557. CD-R/RW (MP3/Windows Media Audio/JPEG/Kodak Picture CD) Playback (*1) The DVD-557 supports the CD-R/RW format. [. . . ] It plays finalized CDR/RW discs (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 rivalling the popularity of MP3. DVD-R/RW Slim and Compact Design with Aluminum Front Panel The DVD-557 features a slim, compact design only 75 mm in height, and the front panel is made of strong, high-grade aluminum. When combined with a Denon A/V surround amp of uniform design, the matching front panels give a touch of elegance to any decor. Color Component Video Output The DVD-557 provides color component video (Y, CB/PB, CR/PR) output that ensure the best reproduction of fine color detail with today's highend video monitors and large screen projectors that feature component video inputs. 1 Set Analog Output (L/R) 1 Set Optical Digital Output 1 Set Coaxial Digital Output CD audio Frequency response. . . . . . 4 Hz - 20 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio . . . . . . 98 dB Total harmonic distortion 0. 003% General Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC 120 V, 60 Hz Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435 (W) x 75 (H) x 211 (D) mm 17. 1" (W) x 3. 0" (H) x 8. 3" (D) Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. 2 kg, 4. 85 lbs *1) Discs that have been poorly finalized following recording may be only partially playable or not playable at all. * Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. * "Dolby", "Dolby Digital", "Pro Logic", and the double-D device are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. * DTS is registered trademarks of DTS Technology. [. . . ] * "Dolby", "Dolby Digital", "Pro Logic", and the double-D device are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. * DTS is registered trademarks of DTS Technology. * "WMA" (Windows Media Audio) is a new audio codec developed by Microsoft in the United States of America. DENON ELECTRONICS (USA), INC. [. . . ]