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MVP851 DVD
Audio/Video
Player
DIGITAL VIDEO
NOISE REDUCTION
During playback, advanced
3D-DNR circuitry effectively
and selectively removes only
the noise components from
the video signal.
REMASTERING
WITH THE MVP851
Remastering improves
the quality of standard CD
recordings. Convert 44.1
kHz/16 bit to 88.2 kHz/24 bit
with the MVP851s advanced
digital signal processing.
Enables use of the digital
outputs with equipment that
cannot process high data
rates. In the set-up menu,
simply adjust the digital out-
puts to downconvert the 96
kHz high resolution format to
48 kHz or the CD remaster-
ing 88.2 kHz to 44.1 kHz.
AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS
NUMBER OF CHANNELS
2 and 5.1
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
DVD, 4 Hz to 22 kHz
(48K sampling)
DVD, 4 Hz to 44 kHz
(96 kHz sampling)
DVD-Audio, 4 Hz to 88 kHz
(192 kHz sampling)
CD Audio, 4 Hz to 20 kHz
HARMONIC DISTORTION
0.003% (1,000Hz)
CD SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO
Better than 110 dB (A-weighted)
CONVERTERS
One each 192kHz/24-bit
Three each 96Hz/24bit
AUDIO OUTPUTS
Stereo
Output Level: 2 Vms (1kHz, 0 dB)
Output Connectors: 2 RCA jacks
2 XLR Balanced
5.1 Surround
Output Level: 2 Vms (1khz, 0 dB)
Output Connectors: 6 RCA jacks
OUTPUT LEVEL
2.0 Vrms Balanced (2 channel
output)
2.0 Vrms Unbalanced (2 channel
output and 5.1 channels)
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE
600 Ohms Balanced (2 channel
output)
600 Ohms Unbalanced (2 channel
output and 5.1 channels)
DYNAMIC RANGE (DVD)
Better than 100dB (linear audio)
DYNAMIC RANGE (CD)
Better than 98dB
CHANNEL SEPARATION
Better than 110dB (1,000Hz)
VIDEO SPECIFICATIONS
SIGNAL SYSTEM
NTSC Region Code IVIDEO OUTPUTS
Composite Output
Output Level: 1Vp-p (75 ohms)
Output Connector: RCA jack
Number of Connectors: 2
S Video Output
Y Output Level: 1 Vp-p (75 ohms)
C Output Level: 0.286 Vp-p
(75 ohms)
Output Connector: S Mini DIN
Number of Connectors: 1
Component Video Output (480P/480I)
Y Output Level: 1 Vp-p (75 ohms)
Pb Output Level: 0.7 Vp-p
(75 ohms)
Pr Output Level: 0.7 Vp-p
(75 ohms)
Output Connectors: 3 RCA jacks
VIDEO PERFORMANCE
Simultaneously active Composite,
S, and component Video outs.
12 bit Video Processing for 5500-
color resolution.
Artifact-free Progressive Scan
defeatable on the front panel.
Black level control
Contrast
Brightness
Sharpness
Color
Gamma
3D-NR
Block NR
Mosquito NR
V Sharpness (vertical only)
Edge
Tint
MPEG DNR
Selectable Transfer Mode Progressive
Scan:
Auto- Film
Auto 2- Film to 30 frames per
second
Auto 3- For animation played back
at 30 frames per second
Video-sourced materialVIDEO OUT ADJUSTMENTS
TV Aspect Ratio:
4:3 Pan and Scan
4:3 Letterbox
16:9
TV Type:
Direct View
CRT Projector
LCD/DLP Projector
Rear Projection
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
DIGITAL OUTPUT
Optical: -15dbmm to -21dbm
Coaxial: 0.5V p-p/75 ohm
DIGITAL SIGNAL FORMAT
Sampling Frequencies: 44,100Hz,
48,000Hz & 96,000Hz
TRANSPORT
Laser Beam Wavelength:
658nm/790nm
Laser Power: CLASS IIa/CLASS I
Power requirements
120 Volts, 50/60Hz at 30 watts
Dimensions: (H x W x D)
inch: 5
3-8" x 17 1-2" x 15"
cm: 13.7 x 44.5 x 38.1
Includes clearance for connectors.
Panel clearance required in front of
mounting panel is
3-4" (1.9cm)
Note: when DVD/CD tray is opened,
the panel clearance required in front
of mounting panel is 6
3-4" (17.2cm)
Weight
20 lbs. (9.1Kg) net
34 lbs. (15.4Kg) shipping
9.02.MCD205.20k.MSP 35001700
The MVP851 has balanced outputs for the left and right channels
when playing an audio CD. When a multichannel DVD disc is playing,
the balanced left and right outputs contains a mix-down of the multi-
channel sound.
