Marantz DV8300 manual Before You Start, Features

Before You Start

Features

525 line digital progressive-scan component video output

Compared to standard interlaced video, progres- sive scan effectively doubles the amount of video information fed to your TV or monitor. The result is a stable, flicker-free image. (Check your TV/ monitor for compatibility with this feature.)

For the very highest picture quality, try watching

amovie on DVD-Video on a progressive-scan compatible TV.

Superlative audio performance with DVD-Audio, Dolby*1 Digital and DTS*2 software

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The DV8300 delivers breathtaking sound quality with Dolby Digital and DTS discs.

TruSurround*3

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When used with stereo sources, TruSurround creates a realistic surround-sound effect using just two speakers (see page 42).

MP3 compatibility

This player is compatible with CD-R, CD-RW and CD-ROM discs that contain MP3 audio tracks (see pages 9, 35).

Video Adjust

This new type of DNR (Digital Noise Reduc- tion) for encoding video enables you to adjust the video settings on a more detailed and exact level. There are three possible settings to choose from. These include: TV (CRT), PDP, and Professional. This technol- ogy can remember which setting you've chosen and employ it at the proper time. (see page 49).

High quality 24-bit/192kHz DAC

The high specification 24-bit/192kHz DAC delivers dynamic, smooth and expansive analog sound from CDs and DVDs.

Graphical Setup Navigator

Setting up your DVD player is easy using the graphical Setup Navigator. Answer the questions that appear on-screen and the Setup Navigator makes the necessary audio, video and language settings for you (see page 17).

*1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confi- dential unpublished works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

*2 “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are regis- tered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

*3 TruSurround and the ® symbol are trade- marks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

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