Arcam FMJ DV29 (£1599.90)

Best ever DVD player from ARCAM World first HDMI video and 8ch audio output Audiophile DVD-Audio and CD playback PAL and NTSC progressive scan video RS232 control Adjustable lip sync delays Dolby Digital, Pro Logic II and DTS 5.1 decoding Stunning picture and sound

The DV29 is the world's first production DVD player with a full specification HDMI* output. With the full implementation of the HDMI standard, the DV29 transmits digital video and up to 8 channels of high definition audio to a compatible receiver or processor. This makes it an ideal connection for surround music (e.g. DVD-Audio) and of course movie pictures.

The DV29's exceptional video performance starts with the Zoran 5 MPEG decoding engine. This powerful processor offers both interlaced and motion adaptive progressive scan video of outstanding quality. The analogue video outputs use separate 12 bit, 216 MHz video DACs for best possible picture quality regardless of which output is used.

Key features of the DV29

• Zoran Vaddis 5 processor with built-in per pixel motion adaptive progressive scan engine
  
• RGB SCART and component video outputs - latter supports both 480p and 576p video
  
• HDMI* video, supporting the following formats: 720 (1440) x 480i, 720 x 480p, 720 (1440) x 576i and 720 x 576p in both RGB and Component forms
  
• NTSC to PAL and PAL to NTSC conversion
  
• High quality zoom function with 1.25 and 1.5 settings to fill 'wrong aspect ratio' screens
  
• 6 x 12 bit 216 MHz Analog Devices video DACs - permitting simultaneous output of interlaced component (or RGB), S-video and composite video
  
• 6 separately buffered 75 ohms video outputs, capable of driving long cables without distortion
  
• Supports DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, VCD, SVCD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW discs plus CD, MP3, WMA, Photo CD and JPEGs

• Full 8 channel 24bit 192kHz capable HDMI interface
  
• 32-bit Zoran audio DSP for optimum fidelity
  
• Top of the line 24-bit 192kHz Wolfson WM8740 DACs for all 6 audio channels
  
• Separate PAL & NTSC audio delays, 0-150ms, for perfect lip sync with digital displays
  
• Built-in Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS 5.1 channel decoder
  
• Comprehensive bass management supported for all audio formats, including DVD-Audio, with variable crossover frequencies from 50-150Hz in 10Hz steps, plus loudspeaker delay and level setting
  
• Ultra-low jitter audio clock circuitry
  
• Excellent CD replay, including HDCD decoding and playback of CD layer of hybrid SACDs
  
• Replays MP3 and WMA files from CD, with dedicated on-screen browser
  
• Coaxial and optical digital audio outputs support 2-channel PCM up to 24-bit / 96kHz plus DTS and Dolby Digital audio
  
• Dual laser DVD drive reads CD-R/RW discs and most copy protected audio CDs

• 4-layer fibreglass main circuit board for best audio and video performance
  
• Low noise Arcam-designed switch mode power supply with TWIN toroidal mains transformers
  
• Two-way RS232 control using 9-pin D-Sub serial port
  
• Acousteel anti-vibration main chassis for critical resonance control
  
• Additional case parts from aluminium for greater electro-magnetic performance
  
• New Front panel Navigation Button simplifies disc navigation when not using remote control
  
• New and improved slim-line remote control, type CR415
  
• Size 430mm wide, 345mm deep, 85mm high
  
• Weight 6.2kg nett