For its video stage, the DVD-755S employs dual, discrete 54 MHz, 10-bit video digital-to-analog conversion (1 chip each for progressive and interlaced outputs), and its progressive-scan video outputs are powered by Faroudja's FLI-2301 DCDi decoding engine. Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, creates a picture using twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD picture, giving you higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts (appreciable on high-definition and HD-ready TVs). A 2 MB memory buffer decreases layer-change pauses or pickup dropouts during DVD playback.

Choose from a set of component-video outputs, standard composite- and S-video outputs, and a cutting-edge digital-video output: DVI-D (with HDCP, High-Definition Content Protection) with selectable 480p/720p/1080i resolution, another feature that's ideal for HD televisions and monitors, gleaning the best from your favorite discs.

The player uses Burr-Brown 24-bit, 192 kHz audio DACs (PCM-1756) for pristine sound from DVDs and CDs, and both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround-sound signals can be routed through the player's digital-audio outputs (1 each of RCA coaxial and Toslink optical) for direct connection with your audio/video receiver.

Other features include anamorphic scaling for 4:3/16:9 sets, zoom control, black-level control (0 and 7.5 IRE), below-black PLUGE on progressive and interlaced outputs, and remote ports for hookup and operation in concert with other Denon equipment.

What's in the Box
DVD player, remote control, remote batteries (2 AA), a user's manual, a stereo analog audio interconnect/composite-video cable, an AC power cord, a service-station list, and a warranty card.